JPH053955A - Game device - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To provide a game device where the fallen ball from a reservoir tank does not damage a variable display drum, hitting against it, and provide the game device which can easily collect the fallen ball. CONSTITUTION:This is a game device of such type as to bet a specified number of balls, as one unit, on a variable display game, which is performed by the rotation of the variable display drums 177, 187, and 197 accommodated in a drum box 100, and drive away a predetermined number of prize wining balls from a reservoir tanks 410 and 420 above the drum box 100, according to the state of the variable display game. And the fronts of the drum boxes 410 and 420 are covered with a transparent cover 102.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a gaming machine for playing a variable display game on a variable display drum using a betting ball.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Heretofore, there has been known a game device such as a slot machine using coins, which plays a variable display game on a variable display drum using a betting ball.

[0003]

However, in this type of gaming machine, the prize balls to be paid as a result of the variable display game come from the storage tank installed above the drum box containing the variable display drum. It is supposed to be paid. For this reason, if a ball in the storage tank spills, the ball may hit the variable display drum and be damaged, or the ball may hit the upper surface of the drum box and scatter in the front or left or right direction of the drum box and the ball may not be collected. There was a problem. The present invention has been made to solve the above problems, and a first object thereof is to provide a game device in which a spilled ball from a storage tank hits a variable display drum and is not damaged, and the spilled ball is easily recovered. A second object is to provide a game device that can be played.

[0004]

The invention according to claim 1 is
In a variable display game played by rotation of a variable display drum housed in a drum box, a bet is made with a predetermined number of balls as one unit, and a predetermined number of award balls is determined according to the mode of the result of the variable display game. The front side of the drum box of the game device of the type that is dispensed from the storage tank above the drum box is covered with a transparent front cover. According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the first aspect of the present invention, the upper surface of the drum box is formed into an inclined surface with a lower rear side.

[0005]

According to the first aspect of the present invention, since the front surface of the drum box is covered with the transparent front cover, the spilled sphere from the storage tank or the like above the drum box only hits the transparent front cover. The variable display drum in the drum box is not damaged. According to the invention described in claim 2, since the upper surface of the drum box is an inclined surface whose rear side is lowered, a spilled ball dropped from a storage tank or the like above the drum box onto the upper surface of the drum box has the inclined surface. It is guided to and collected at the rear of the drum box.

[0006]

【Example】

[First Embodiment] FIG. 1 shows a front view of a gaming machine 1 as an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 2 shows a perspective view of a front frame 3 thereof in an open state. The gaming machine 1 includes a main body case 2 which constitutes the outside thereof, and a front frame 3 which is openably and closably attached to a front opening of the main body case 2 via hinges 39, 39.
It has and.

A panel display section 10 is provided on the front side upper portion of the front frame 3. At the center of the panel display unit 10, three variable display windows 11A, 11 as variable display units are provided.
B and 11C are provided, and the variable display windows 11A, 11B,
In 11C, the display is as shown by the dotted line surrounded by a square,
Three in total, one in the middle and one in the lower row.

A bet number display unit 12 (12a to 12e) is provided on the left side of the panel display unit 10, and each bet number display unit 12 (12a to 12e) has "5", "10", "1".
The bet amount of "5" is displayed, and when the bet amount is set, each of the bet amount display portions 12 (12a to 12e) is turned on corresponding to the bet amount. Further, combination display lines a to e corresponding to the bet number displayed on the bet number display unit 12 (12a to 12e) are provided, and a thin fluorescent tube (not shown) is arranged on the back side of each combination display line a to e. When the number of bets is set, the effective lines are clarified by turning on the fluorescent tubes on the back side of the combination display lines a to g corresponding to the number of bets. Further, a bonus game display section 13 that lights up during a bonus game (described later) is provided at the right end of the middle display lines a to a, and the variable display windows 11A, 11B, 11 are provided.
Under the lower part of C, stop lamps 15a, 15b, 15c which are turned on when the stop operation is possible are installed.

A liquid crystal television 14 for displaying various information regarding games and the like is installed in the upper center of the panel display unit 10, and a bonus game number display unit 1 for notifying the remaining number of bonus games at the time of a bonus game is installed on the upper side thereof.
7a, 17b, 17c are provided. A big chance display portion 18 that lights up at a big chance is provided on the diagonal upper left side, and a score display portion 19 that shows the number of prize balls according to the winning combination is provided on the right end. The liquid crystal television 14
Also serves as a credit display unit that displays the number of credits.

A recovery ball removing hole 37 through which a recovery ball removing switch operating rod (not shown) is inserted is provided on the upper right side of the front surface of the front frame 3. In addition, a pilot lamp 20 that blinks when a character is determined is installed near the upper end of the front frame 3 on the front side, and a frame lamp 21 that surrounds the front side in a U-shape is provided to notify the occurrence of a big chance. There is. Each of the variable display windows 11A, 11 is provided in the center of the front middle portion of the front frame 3.
Stop buttons 22a, 22b, 22c for stopping variable display drums (described later) in B and 11C are provided so that they can be pressed. On the left side thereof, a start switch 23 for performing a start operation of a variable display game (starting rotation of an internal variable display drum (described later)),
Retrieval switches 24 for setting the number of bets are provided so that they can be operated externally, and a game switch 5 and a start display section 6 that lights up when the game switch 5 is turned on are provided on the right side. An upper plate 25 for guiding the prize balls discharged from the prize ball discharge port 25a to the intake port 26 while accumulating the prize balls discharged from the prize ball discharge port 25a is provided on the upper side of the front side lower portion of the front frame 3, and the upper plate 25 is provided on the right upper side thereof. A shortage ball 27 for taking in a ball, an automatic / manual switch 28, and a settlement / completion switch 29, which blink when the number of balls in the inside is insufficient, are installed. A lock 30 for locking the front frame 3 is installed on the right side of the upper plate 25. On the lower side of the lower part of the front side of the front frame 3, the prize balls overflowing from the upper plate 25 are discharged from the prize ball outlet 3.
A lower plate 32 for guiding and storing the liquid through 1 is provided.
An ashtray 33A is provided on the left side of the lower plate 32, and a prize ball removal switch 33 for removing the ball of the lower plate 32 is provided on the upper right. The front frame 3 is provided on the lower right side of the case 2.
A front frame open detector 34 for detecting the open state of the main body case 2 is attached, and a ball box detector 3 for detecting whether or not there is a ball box (not shown) in the lower center of the front side of the body case 2.
5 is attached.

A shelf plate 36 is suspended in the middle of the main body case 2, and a variable display drum device 100 for playing a variable display game is installed on the shelf plate 36. Also,
The bottom plate of the main body case 2 is provided with a ball collection opening 2b. Further, a main tank (storage tank) 410 for storing balls for prize balls, a sub tank (storage tank) 420, and a prize ball discharge gutter 430 are sequentially installed in the upper stage in the main body case 2 so as to communicate with each other. A prize ball discharge control device 450 is attached to the lower part of the gutter 430. The top plate of the main body case 2 immediately above the main tank 410 is provided with a replenishment opening 2a for replenishing the balls in the main tank 410. A main controller 200 that controls the gaming machine 1 and a power supply device 300 that supplies electricity to the controller 200 are installed near one side of the lower stage in the main body case 2.

A liquid crystal television control device 150 is provided on the upper side of the front frame 3 and a panel control device 7 is provided on the lower side thereof.
0 is set for each. On the lower side of the back side of the front frame 3, a ball is taken in from the intake port 26, and the ball collecting opening 2b of the main body case 2 is inserted into the island facility 1000 (fourth).
(Fig.) The prize ball discharge gutter for collecting the prize balls discharged from the ball intake device 500 and the prize ball discharge gutter 430 on the main body case 2 side into the upper plate 24 and the lower plate 32 on the front surface of the front frame 3. 50 are installed.

At a position adjacent to the main tank (storage tank) 410, as shown in FIG.
0 is set. Further, in the prize ball discharge trough 430, four ball passages (not shown) are provided from the upstream side to the downstream side.

The derived gutter 50 is the prize ball discharge control device 4
The balls discharged by the control of 50 are used as the upper plate 2 of the front frame 3.
It is branched into a prize ball discharge trough 51 to be discharged into the inside 5 and a ball collection trough 52 to be collected by the island facility through the ball collection opening 2b of the main body case 2. The upstream side of the prize ball discharge gutter 51 communicates with the upper plate 25 through the prize ball discharge port 25a, and the lower end of the prize ball discharge gutter 51 has the prize ball discharge port 31.
It is communicated with the lower plate 32 through.

The ball intake device 500 includes a ball introduction trough 510, and an upstream portion of the ball introduction trough 510 communicates with a downstream portion of the upper tray 25 through the intake port 26. Then, the downstream side thereof branches into a return passage 511 and a recovery passage 512, and the return passage 511 is connected to the lower tray 3 via the ball discharge port 31.
2, the lower end opening of the recovery passage 512 reaches directly above the ball recovery opening 2b in the lower part of the main body case 2.

This game device 1 is roughly configured as described above, and the following game operation is performed by the main control device 200, the liquid crystal television control device 150 and the panel control device 70, and other mechanical and electrical configurations. Done.

First, in the state before the game in which the power source device 300 is powered on, the variable display windows 11A, 11B,
The variable display in 11C (variable display based on the rotation of a variable display drum (described later)) is stopped, and the lamp in the bet number display unit 12, the combination display lines a to e, the start display unit 6 are displayed.
Inside lamp (L ₁₆ ), stop lamps 15a to 15c,
Bonus lamp 13 and bonus game number display section 17a
.About.17c, the big chance display section 18, the pilot lamp 20, and the frame lamp 21 are all turned off. Then, the message display on the liquid crystal television 14 is started by the control of the liquid crystal television device 150, and the variable display windows 11A, 11B,
The lamp in 11C and the lamp in the score display section 19 are lit.

Then, the game is played as follows. First, when a game ball (not shown) is placed in the upper plate 25 and the game switch 5 is pressed, a lamp L ₁₆ in the start display section 6 is turned on and a shutter (described later) of the intake port 26 is opened. As a result, the ball can be temporarily taken into the take-in port 26. At this time, the LCD TV 14
The message "Please press the capture switch." Is displayed. In this state, the player decides whether the ball should be taken in manually or automatically. If the player wants the manual operation, the auto / manual switch 28 need not be pressed, but if he wants the automatic operation, the switch is used. Two
Press 8. As a result, when you select the manual,
Every time you press the take-in switch 24, a make-up sound is emitted,
A predetermined number (for example, 5) of real balls can be taken in from the upper plate 25 via the intake port 26. However, when the automatic mode is selected, the actual balls are previously taken in as credits from the upper plate 25 through the intake port 26 within a predetermined number (for example, 250). The number of balls taken in is stored (stored in credit) in the storage unit of the main control device 200, and the stored number (credit number) is numerically displayed on the liquid crystal television 14 as the credit number. And
Every time the capture switch 24 is pressed, five of the stored numbers can be captured.

In this state, the take-in switch 24 is operated the number of times corresponding to the number of bets desired by the player (for example, 5 units, 5 units, 10 units, 15 units) (1 time for every 5 bets).
When you press, the number of bets corresponding to the number of times you pressed (for example,
5 balls) is a real ball when it is manual
From 5, the credit is taken in from auto when it is auto. And after the end of the capture,
The lamp L ₁₈ of the start switch 23 lights up. When it is taken in from the credit, the main control unit 2
The stored number of credits of 00 is subtracted by the taken-in amount, and the stored memory number after the subtraction is displayed on the liquid crystal television 14. In either case, the bet amount display lamp 12 (12a to 12e) corresponding to the bet amount and the combination display lines a to e are turned on, and the display "Please press the start switch" is displayed on the liquid crystal television 14. Done.

In this state, the player starts the start switch 2
When 3 is operated, a start sound is emitted, the lamp L ₁₈ of the start switch 23 is turned off, and the start lamp 6 starts blinking. Then, three internal variable display drums (described later) start rotating at different speeds to generate a rotating sound, and accordingly, the variable display windows 11A, 11
The display change during B and 11C is started. After a lapse of a predetermined time from the start, the variable display drums (described later) are stopped in order from left to middle, and the variable display windows 11A, 12
The display in B and 11C is confirmed. However, even before the elapse of the predetermined time, the display "Please press the stop switch." Appears on the liquid crystal television 14 after a certain time and the stop lamps 15a, 15b, 15c.
When the player presses the stop button (22a, 22b, 22c) after the light turns on and the stop button 22a, 22b, 22c can be operated, a stop sound is emitted and the press operation is performed. Variable display window (11A, on the stop button (22a, 22b, 22c)
11B, 11C), the rotation of the variable display drum is stopped, and as a result, the variable display windows (11A, 11B, 11C) are stopped.
The change in the display in C) is stopped and confirmed. The stop buttons (22a, 22b, 22c) may be pressed in any order. In either case, when the change of the display in the variable display windows (11A, 11B, 11C) is stopped, the stop lamp (15
a, 15b, 15c) are turned off.

Games are played one after another as the player repeats the above operations. As a result of the game, a combination of displays in the variable display windows 11A, 11B and 11C at the time of stop (when the player starts the game, The combination of the displays along the combination display lines (a to e) designated by pressing the take-in switch 24 is the same as any of the prize modes (roles) displayed on the score display section 19. Then, as a prize mode establishment display, the arc tube (not shown) on the back side of the established display line (any of a to g)
Is lit, and when it is manual, the prize mode (role)
The number of prize balls corresponding to the number of the real balls are discharged into the upper plate 25 or the lower plate 32 as real balls. When the number of stored credits does not reach the predetermined number (for example, 250) in the auto mode, it is given as an addition of the stored number of credits, and the stored number after the addition is displayed on the liquid crystal television 14. When two or more award modes (roles) are applicable, the total number of award balls is obtained by adding the number of award balls for each award mode (role). When the prize ball is discharged, a prize ball discharge sound is emitted.

In the case of auto, when the stored memory number immediately before the game exceeds a certain number (for example, 250), the number of prize balls exceeding the certain number is equal to the prize ball outlet 25a.
(Or 31) is discharged into the upper plate 25 (or the lower plate 32) to return the storage number storage and the storage number display of the storage display unit to a fixed number (for example, 250). As a result of the game, in particular, the display combination in the variable display windows 11A, 11B, 11C becomes a display combination (in this embodiment, "7, 7, 7" combination) that causes a "big chance". Occasionally, a "big chance" occurs, the frame lamp 21 and the big chance display portion 18 are turned on to display the "big chance", and the three bonus game number display portions 17a to 17c are turned on together.
At the same time, a sound effect indicating the occurrence of the "big chance" is emitted and a predetermined number (for example, 90) of prize balls are discharged, and thereafter, the following "big chance game" is performed. When this big opportunity occurs, the LCD screen 14 displays "Congratulations on your big opportunity."

The bonus chance game in this case is a game that creates a special game state that gives many chances of winning a prize ball, and in this embodiment, three bonus game chances are given. Here, the bonus game is a game that is generated, for example, by arranging three letters of "jutsu" on the center pay line a to a during the game period of the big chance. When this bonus game occurs, the bonus game display portion 13 is turned on and the bet-number per game is 1 unit (5 in this embodiment).
Individual games for each variable display drum (described later) a predetermined number of times (for example, up to 12 games,
If there are 6 hits within the 12 games, until that point. ) You have a chance to do it.

As a concrete example of this bonus game, one unit (in this embodiment, by operating the take-in switch 24)
When the start switch 23 is operated after the five (5) balls are loaded, the variable display windows 11A, 11B, 11C are displayed.
The three variable display drums inside rotate to start an individual variable display game for each variable display drum (described later). Then, the first individual variable display game is played by the variable display drum in the left variable display window 11A, and the variable display drum has a predetermined time elapsed from the start of its rotation, or the stop button 22a is pressed. It will be stopped when it is done. As a result of the stop, if the stop display on the central pay line a to a is a specific display, for example, "75" prize balls are given per hit if the display is a letter of "Kou", other display It will be missed at. The second individual variable display game to be subsequently performed is played by the rotating variable display drum in the central variable display window 11B. That is, the capture switch 24 is operated to operate one unit (in this embodiment, 5 units).
The variable display window in the center 11
The variable display drum in B is stopped when a predetermined time elapses from the time of its loading or when the stop button 22b is pressed. The winning mode and the number of prize balls as the result of the stop are the same as in the game on the left variable display drum. The third individual variable display game that follows is the variable display drum that is rotating in the right variable display window 11C.
The game is performed in the same manner as in the second individual variable display game. The winning mode and the number of prize balls as the game result are the same as those in the first and second individually variable display games. 4th-6th, 7th-9
The thirteenth and tenth to twelfth individual variable display games are the same as the above-mentioned first to third variable display games.

During the game of this big chance, in the games other than the above-mentioned bonus game, a small winning combination (unit hit)
The probability of occurrence is increased and the chance of winning a prize ball is increased. The game of this big chance is continued until the bonus game is performed three times after the occurrence of the "big chance", or until the game is repeated 30 times (individual games cannot be counted). The game is continued until a bonus game is played or 30 games (individual games are not counted) are played, and the game is ended when 3 bonus games or 30 games are played. Is completed, and when it is completed, the game becomes impossible.

When a bonus game is generated during a big chance game, each time the bonus game is generated, the lit display of the bonus game number display portions 17a, 17b, 17c is turned off one by one, and when three times occur, all three bonus games are displayed. It will be turned off. That is, the bonus game number display unit 17
The number of remaining bonus games can be known by the number of lights a, 17b, and 17c.

As a result of the above game, the variable display window 11
A combination of the displays in A, 11B, and 11C causes a "regular bonus" (in this embodiment,
Three "pictures of a helmet" are lined up on the effective display line,
When three "pictures of Mt. Fuji" are lined up, etc.), a "regular bonus" occurs and the bonus game for "big chance" is played once. After that, the normal variable display game is returned to.

As a result of the above variable display game, the combination of displays in the variable display windows 11A, 11B and 11C is "small win" (in this embodiment, "picture of crane" is on the effective display line). Three side-by-side or variable display windows 11 on the left and center
When two "pictures of drums" are lined up on the effective display lines a, 11B), a "small winning combination" is generated, and a prize ball corresponding to the generated small winning combination is given.

When the above big chance occurs,
A big chance sound is emitted during the period from the occurrence thereof to the time when the take-in switch 24 is turned on. Also,
When a bonus game is generated, a sound is generated for the bonus game, and during the bonus game, a bonus game sound is generated to inform that the bonus game is being executed. When the big chance is completed, a completion sound is emitted for a certain period of time, and the LCD TV 14 displays "Thank you so much. The game is over." Further, in the case of an error, an error sound is emitted and the LCD panel 14 displays "Please contact me".

In the variable display game, when the two variable displays are stopped, for example, the variable display windows 11A, 11
When two reachable 7's on the B and 11C effective lines cause a big chance,
The variable display window 11A on the line where the reach state occurs,
A rectangular frame-shaped EL display portion (described later) of the portions 11B and 11C emits light to clarify the reach state, and a reach sound is emitted.

As the game progresses, the liquid crystal television 1
Various information such as the progress of the game as described above, credits, and prize ball display is displayed on the screen 4.

After the automatic setting, the number of bets set (45 in this embodiment) for each game.
The ball is taken in by the individual), and the game is started only by operating the start switch 23. When the player wants to cancel the automatic state, the player presses the automatic / manual switching button 28 again, the lamp is turned off and the automatic state is canceled.

When the player wants to make a payment,
When the completion switch 29 is pressed, the balls in the upper plate 25 (including the balls in the credit, if any) are collected in the lower plate 32 via the prize ball discharge port 31.

Further, when the balls in the lower plate 32 are desired to be collected, the prize ball removing switch 33 diagonally above the lower plate 32 is pushed, and the ball box detector 35 is used to move the ball box below the game machine 1 (not shown). ) Is confirmed, the balls in the lower plate 32 will be collected in the ball box.

The display of the liquid crystal television 14 is, for example, normal display (game explanation), automatic / manual display, acquisition number display, operation procedure display, credit number display, prize ball display (including prize ball number), Big chance, regular bonus display, settlement, number of balls when completed, etc. are displayed. And as the normal display (game explanation), for example,
"Welcome to the parlor. Welcome to the parlor." ,
In addition to the display such as "I will explain the next operation."

As the auto / manual display, for example, after the selected auto / manual display is once displayed on the entire screen of the liquid crystal television 14, the display is moved to the left corner or the right corner of the screen to be small. Is displayed. As the display of the number of taken-ins (including credits), in the case of a manual, a display of "how many are being taken in", a display of "end of taking-in" and the like are made. In auto mode, for example,
After the number of credits is displayed once on the entire screen of the liquid crystal television 14, it is made small next to the auto or manual display at the left or right corner. As the operation procedure display, for example, a message as displayed in the above-mentioned normal display field is left in the right corner, and an explanation of what to do next is displayed. As the award ball display (including the number of award balls),
After the prize balls have been discharged for each winning combination, how many winning combinations have been discharged are displayed. In the case of credits, for example, the credit column on the left or right end side of the liquid crystal television 14 is displayed with the number of prize balls added.

As the big chance / regular bonus display, at the time of a big chance, a display indicating that the big chance game has started is displayed on the entire screen of the liquid crystal television 14, and then "? ,
Kotobuki, please stop. The explanation of the procedure of the game such as "and the display of the number of prize balls are performed. The number of balls at the time of settlement and completion is, for example, on the entire screen of the liquid crystal television 14 when the game is completed. , “This machine is done. We will settle down from now What is the payout quantity?
It is an individual. Please reset. Is displayed.

4 to 7, the ball circulation mechanism in the island facility 1000 in which the game device 1 is installed and the game device 1 are shown.
The collection mechanism of the coin thrown in between-ball rent machine 1100 installed between each other is shown. Among them, FIG. 4 is a partial front view of the island facility 1000 in which the game device 1, the inter-ball renting machine 1100, the ball recirculating machine 1200, etc. are installed, FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing its internal mechanism, and FIG. 6 is an island. FIG. 7 is a vertical sectional side view of the equipment 1000, and FIG.

A plurality of the above-mentioned gaming machines 1 are detachably installed in the island facility 1000 of this embodiment, and a ball-mounting machine 1100 is installed between the gaming machines 1 of the island facility 1000.
Further, the ball recirculation machine 12 is provided at an appropriate position of the island facility 1000.
00 is installed, and a sales coin (coin) stock box 1300 is installed at the end of the island facility 1000. In addition, an outer box mounting table 1008 for mounting an outer box (not shown) for collecting prize balls in the lower tray 32 of the game apparatus 1 is provided in the lower part on the front side of the island facility 1000.

The table ball lending machine 1100 allows a player to rent a ball for playing with coins, bills, cards, etc. without leaving the gaming apparatus 1 and the balls are inside. A lending mechanism (not shown) is provided, and on the front side thereof, a card slot 1101, a coin slot 1102, a ball exit 1103, a coin return slot 1104, and an amount button 110.
5, 1106, 1107 and the like are provided. And
If you insert a card into the card slot 1101 and press one of the amount buttons (1105, 1106, 1107) or insert a coin into the coin slot 1102, a number of balls corresponding to that amount will be generated. It is designed to be discharged from the ball rental exit 1103.

The coins inserted into the coin slot 1102 pass from the inter-mountain ball lending machine 1100 through a flexible guide pipe 1108 attached to the back side of the coin lending machine 1002 to collect coins 1001 of the island facility 1000. You will be guided inside. The coins guided in the coin collecting path 1001 are
A coin transport belt 100 running in the direction of the sales coin stock box 1300 by a motor (not shown).
2 are collected in the sales coin stock box 1300. And the sales coin stock box 130
Coin guide passage 130 provided under the floor of the game store from 0
1 is sent to a safe (not shown) in the game store. Although not shown, the coin guide passage 1301 also includes the coin collecting path 10 of the island facility 1000.
As in the case of 01, a coin transport belt that is run in the direction of the safe is installed by a motor (not shown), and coins are transported by this coin transport belt.

The ball recirculation machine 1200 polishes the balls collected from each game machine 1 and again again each game machine 1 or the inter-ball renting machine 1.
As shown in FIG. 7, inside the case 1201, a screw-shaped ball carrier 1202 is guided to the screw-shaped carrier 1202 by upper and lower support shafts 1203 and 1203. It is designed to rotate in the direction of being guided upward. The ball collection port 12 on the lower side of the case 1201 of the ball recirculation machine 1200.
A large number of sphere abrasive materials with a small number of spheres from 04 to the inside 1
While being polished by 205, it is guided upward by the ball carrier 1202. Then, the sphere that is guided upward while being polished is used as the abrasive material 12 at the upper portion.
05 is guided to the supply ball outlet 1206 on the upper side of the case 1201 and is returned to the inside of the island equipment 1000 again, while the separated abrasive 1205 flows through the abrasive recirculation path 1207 in the case 1201. It is designed to be returned to the lower position via.

At the lower part of the island facility 1000, the balls collected from the respective game machines 1 are collected at the collecting port 120 of the ball circulating machine 1200.
4 is provided with a recovery path 1003. Further, a replenishment path 1400 for guiding the balls discharged from the replenishment ball outlet 1206 of the ball recirculation machine 1200 to the upper side of each of the gaming devices 1 and the inter-ball renting machine 1100 is arranged above the island facility 1000. In addition, at the position corresponding to the upper part of each of the gaming apparatus 1 and the inter-mountain ball lending machine 1100 on the upper part of the island facility 1000, the balls sent from the complementary ball path 1400 are respectively transferred to the gaming apparatus 1 and the inter-mountain space. The ball lending machine 1100 is provided with replenishing devices 1500 and 1600 for replenishing the balls appropriately. Further, in the island facility 1000, when a ball discharged from the supply ball outlet 1206 of the ball recirculation machine 1200 to the supply path 1400 overflows, an overflow gutter 1701 for guiding the overflowed ball to the recovery path 1003.
Is provided. The ball circulation mechanism in the island facility 1000 is configured as described above, and the balls collected from each gaming device 1 are in the ball recovery port 1204 below the ball recycler 1200 via the recovery path 1003 of the island facility 1000. to go into. Then, the ball is carried to the upper side of the island facility 1000 while being polished in the ball recirculation machine 1200, and the supply ball outlet 12 above the island facility 1000.
It is discharged to the supply path 1400 via 06. Then, the replenishing device 1 above the island facility 1000 from the replenishing path 1400.
It is replenished to 500,1600. In this case, supply path 1
If 400 is in an overflow state, the overflowed balls are collected from the supply ball outlet 1206 via the overflow gutter 1701 and the recovery path 10 below the island facility 1000.
It flows down on 03.

The balls replenished to the replenishing devices 1500 and 1600 are appropriately supplied to the gaming machine 1 and the inter-ball-ball lending machine 1100 by these replenishing devices 1500 and 1600. The balls supplied to the game device 1 are appropriately used as game balls 1
The balls are discharged into the upper plate 25 and the lower plate 32, and the discharged balls are taken from the upper plate 25 into the intake port 26 as betting balls and returned to the collecting path 1003 in the lower part of the island facility 1000. In this way, the sphere circulates.

8 and 9 show the island equipment 1 of the game machine 1.
000 shows how to install. Among them, FIG. 8 is an installation explanatory view showing a state of installing the game apparatus 1 on the island equipment 1000 as viewed from the side, and FIG. 9 is a method of installing the bottom portion of the game apparatus 1 on the island equipment 1000. FIG. 3 is a partial vertical cross-sectional side view showing FIG.

Screw holes 2c and 2d are provided at appropriate positions on the upper plate portion and the lower plate portion of the main body case 2 of the gaming machine 1, and the fixing bolt 171 is provided in the screw hole 2d of the lower plate portion.
0 is attached. The fixing bolt 1710 includes a screw portion 1711 screwed into the screw hole 2d of the lower plate portion of the main body case 2 and a fixing member 1712 that is rotatably attached to the lower end of the screw portion 1711.
An uneven biting contact portion (friction contact portion) 1713 is provided on the lower surface of 712. On the other hand, 1000 island facilities
An upper frame member 1706 made of, for example, a metal is provided at the upper end of the gaming device installation opening 1705. The upper frame member 1706 is attached such that its front end face is aligned with the front surface position of the island equipment 1000, and the upper plate portion of the main body case 2 of the game machine 1 is located at an appropriate position of the portion that has entered the island equipment 1000. Bolt through hole 170 for fixing 2
7 is provided. And the island equipment 10 of the gaming device 1
When installing on 00, as shown by the chain line in FIG.
The game device 1 is fitted into the opening 1705, and the screw hole 2c on the upper side thereof is fitted with the bolt through hole 1707 of the upper frame member 1706.
To match. In this state, the mounting bolt 1702 is passed through the bolt through hole 1707 and screwed into the screw hole 2c to be fixed. Then, the front frame 3 is opened, and the fixing bolt 1711 is rotated by a hexagonal wrench 1720 or the like so that the biting contact portion (friction contact portion) 1713 on the lower surface of the fixing member 1712 is the lower end edge of the opening 1705 of the island facility 1000. Let it bite into the upper surface (press it). in this way,
After installing the game machine 1 on the island equipment 1000, the front frame 3
And the front plate 1009 above the island equipment 1000 is attached.

The gaming machine 1 operates the island facility 10 as described above.
Since it is installed at 00, it can be installed, removed, and replaced very easily.

10 and 11 show a vertical side view and a plan view of the replenishing device 1500, respectively. The replenishing device 1500 includes a replenishing tank 1510 and a distribution member 152 installed at the bottom of the replenishing tank 1510.
0, and a motor 1530 as a driving unit for rotating the distributing member 1520. The replenishment tank 1510 temporarily stores the balls replenished from the replenishment path 1400 via the supplementary ball gutter 1401 and then the main tank 410.
And is provided with a storage portion 1511 having an upper end opening. An installation part 1512 for installing the distribution member 1520 is provided in the bottom of the storage part 1511 in the shape of a round hole having a bottom, and a lower part of the installation part 1512 is arranged in a circumferential direction as shown by a dotted line in FIG. Along the line (5 in this example)
Individual) ball discharge holes 1512a to 1512e are provided. These various ball discharge holes 1512a to 1512e are provided in plural numbers (five in this embodiment) on the lower side of the supply tank 1510, and supply ball discharge ports 1513a to 1513e.
And are in communication with each other. In addition, a guide shelf 15 for guiding a ball into the installation portion 1512 is provided above the installation portion 1512 so as to surround the installation portion 1512.
14 are provided.

The distribution member 1520 distributes the balls in the replenishment tank 1510 to the ball discharge holes 1512a to 1512e in the installation portion 1512 while rotating.
A plurality of partition plates 1521 provided radially define an isolation space 1522 of the upper opening. The distribution member 1 is provided on the bottom plate portion in each of the isolated spaces 1522.
The distribution holes 1523 are provided so as to be able to meet the ball discharge holes 1512a to 1512e in the installation portion 1512 as the 520 rotates. The motor 1530 applies a rotational force to the distribution member 1520, and the center portion of the distribution member 1520 is attached to the rotation drive shaft thereof. The motor 1530 is composed of, for example, a pulse motor, and the rotation angle position is detected by a rotation angle position detector 1525 installed near the outer peripheral edge of the distribution member 1520.

The replenishing device 1500 is constructed as described above, and normally, the distribution holes 1523 of the distribution member 1520 are all ball discharge holes 1512a to 1512 of the installation portion 1512 based on the detection signal of the rotation angle position detector 1525.
It is in a stopped state at a fixed position where e does not meet.
As a result, the balls in the supply tank 1510 are prevented from being supplied to the main tank 410. Then, when the number of stored balls in the main tank 410 decreases below a certain level to cause a ball shortage, and a supply switch 411 (described later) for detecting the ball shortage state is turned on, the ON signal indicates that the central management device of the game store ( To the motor 153 by a command from a central management unit (described later) based on the ON signal.
When 0 is operated, the distribution member 1520 is rotated, for example, clockwise in FIG. Along with the rotation, the distribution member 1
One of the distribution holes 1523 of the 520 is the installation portion 1512.
Corresponding to any one of the ball discharge holes 1512a to 1512e, and each time it matches, it is discharged from the corresponding supply ball discharge port (1513a to 1513e) via the matched distribution hole 1523 and the ball discharge hole (1512a to 1512e). It In the case of this embodiment, two or more of the distribution holes 1523 of the distribution member 1520 are the ball discharge holes 1 of the installation portion 1512.
Since two or more of 512a to 1512e do not meet at the same time but one at a time, it is easy for the balls to smoothly exit the main tank 410 by that amount.
Then, by the stirring of the balls by the distributing member 1520, the storage balls in the supply tank 1510 are not clogged and are not released into the main tank 410.

12 to 15 show the structure of the main body case 2 and the mounting structure of the front frame 3 to the main body case 2. Among them, FIG. 12 is a front perspective view of the main body case 2 with the front frame 3 opened, and FIG.
14 is a partial exploded perspective view showing the mounting structure of FIG. 14, FIG. 14 is a side view of the main body case 2, and FIG.

As shown in FIG. 12, the main body case 2 is formed in the shape of a box with an opening on the front side, and the ball replenishing opening 2a is formed in the center of the ceiling plate and the above-mentioned ball supply opening 2a is formed in the center of the bottom plate. Each of the ball collection openings 2b is provided. The shelf 36 is installed in the middle part of the main body case 2, and a wiring opening for pulling out a power supply cord (described later) of the gaming device 1 and an external terminal connecting cord is provided near the upper end of the back plate. Part 2d
Is provided. In addition, openings 2e, 2f for introducing wiring cords (not shown) and the like from a central management device (described later) and the like into the game device 1 are provided at upper and lower positions of the back plate, respectively. Has been. Opening and closing doors 2g and 2h are hinged to the openings 2e and 2f, respectively.
The lower end side is rotatably supported by i and 2j and is openable and closable. Engagement pins 2m and 2p are provided at the center of the upper insides of the opening and closing doors 2g and 2h, respectively, while hooks 2u and 2o rotate around the pins 2k and 2n, respectively, on the inner portions of the back plate directly above them. It is movably attached, and the hook 2u, 2o is hooked on the engaged pins 2m, 2p to open / close the door 2
The g and 2h can be kept closed.
One side of the opening / closing doors 2g, 2h is connected to the back plate by links 2s, 2t, for example, as shown in FIG. 15, so that it can be opened only within a predetermined angle range. In addition,
The design of the mounting method and the opening / closing direction of the open / close doors 2g and 2h may be changed.

On the back side of the free end of the front frame 3, a lock member 40 having upward hooks 41, 41 is installed so as to be able to move up and down. The lock member 40 is provided by a return spring (not shown). Ascending direction (locking direction)
Is given the ability to return to. On the other hand, the engaged piece 2 capable of engaging with the upper and lower hook-shaped hooks 41, 41 of the lock member 40 at a corresponding position inside the front opening of the main body case 2.
q and 2r are attached. Then, when the front frame 3 is closed, the hook-shaped hooks 41, 41 of the lock member 40 are engaged with the engaged pieces 2q, 2r of the main body case 2 and are held in the closed state. Has become. Further, the front frame 3 is provided at the upper and lower ends of the left end of the front side opening of the body case 2.
The support plates 39a, 39a for supporting the are attached in a state of protruding toward the front side, and the support plates 39a, 39a are provided with support shafts 39b, 39b facing downward and upward, respectively. On the other hand, support plates 39c, 39c are provided at the upper and lower ends of the front frame 3 on the corresponding side, and the support plates 39c, 39c are respectively provided with the support plates 39a, 3c.
Shaft holes 39d, which are fitted onto the support shafts 39b, 39b on 9a,
39d is provided. The support plates 39c, 39c on the front frame 3 side are the support plates 39a on the body case 2 side,
The front frame 3 is rotatably attached to the main body case 2 by being exposed between the shaft holes 39d and 39d and fitted on the support shafts 39b and 39b.
The support plates 39a, 39a, the support shafts 39b, 39b, the support plates 39c, 39c and the shaft holes 39d, 39d constitute the hinges 39, 39.

By the way, the support plate 3 on the body case 2 side
9a and 39a have supporting plates 39c and 39a of the front frame 3 thereon.
When c is placed, the entire frame 3 is inclined so that it can be closed naturally.

16 and 17 show a mounting structure of the shelf plate 36 on the left and right side plates of the main body case 2. As shown in FIG. Among them, FIG. 16 is a partially exploded perspective view showing a mounting structure of the shelf plate 36 to the right side plate of the main body case 2, and FIG. 17 is a partial vertical side view of the mounting structure.

The shelf board 36 is the variable display drum device 100.
Etc. are placed on and supported by them, and are made by, for example, folding back the left and right and front and rear ends of a metal plate material. The left and right folding pieces 36a are provided with bolt through holes 36b, 36b at regular intervals. On the other hand, reinforcing pipe installation holes 2x, 2x are provided on the left and right side plates of the main body case 2 at positions corresponding to the bolt through holes 36b, 36b.
The reinforcing pipes 2y, 2y are press-fitted therein. Its shelf 36
The positions of the bolt through holes 36b, 36b are
Align so that the holes of y and 2y are aligned. Then, from the outside of the left and right side plates, the supply pipes 2y, 2y
Holes and bolt through holes 36b, 36b into the bolt 36
The nut 36 is attached to the tips of the bolts 36c and 36c that have passed through the c and 36c and reach the inside of the left and right folded pieces 36a and 36a.
The shelf plate 36 is attached to the left and right side plates of the main body case 2 by screwing the d and 36d together.

18 to 22, an inner frame 3000 of the front frame 3, an upper panel 3100 and a lower panel 320 attached to the front side of the inner frame 3000 are shown.
0 and the mounting structure of the panels 3100 and 3200 to the inner frame 3000 are shown. Of them
18 is a front view of the inner frame 3000, FIG. 19 is a left side view of a frame element 3002 constituting the inner frame 3000, FIG. 20 is a front view of an upper panel 3100, and FIG. 21 is a front view of a lower panel 3200. 22 is a partial vertical cross-sectional side view of the mounting structure of the upper panel 3100 to the inner frame 3000. Inner frame 3000 of front frame 3
As shown in FIG. 18, the left and right upper and lower frame elements 30 are
01 to 3004 are assembled in a vertically long rectangular shape, and each corner is connected by a bolt and a nut. Then, at an appropriate position on the front surface, an upper panel 3 to be described later is provided on the front surface.
Bolt through holes 3005 and 3006 for attaching the 100 and the lower panel 3200 are provided.

Each frame element 3 of the inner frame 3000
001 to 3004 are left frame elements 300 in FIG.
As shown by picking up one of the two, the outer piece 3002a and both end pieces 3002b, 3002b in the longitudinal direction are each bent backward. The inner frame 300
The upper panel 3100, which is attached to the upper part on the front side of 0 as shown by the broken line in FIG. Is made. The mounting portion 3101 is provided on the back side of the upper panel 3100 at a position corresponding to the bolt through hole 3005 of the inner frame 3000.
Is provided. Each of the mounting portions 3101 is composed of a spacer projection 3102 integrally provided on the back side of the upper panel 3100 so as to project in a cylindrical shape, and an insert bolt 3103 planted in the spacer projection 3102.

Upper panel 310 configured as described above
0 is aligned with the upper front side of the inner frame 3000 as shown by the chain line in FIG. 18, and the insert bolt 3103 of the attachment portion 3101 on the back side is inserted into the corresponding bolt through hole 3005 of the inner frame 2000. By inserting a nut (not shown) into the tip of an insert bolt 3103 projecting to the back side of the inner frame frame 3000 by the insertion, the upper panel 3100 causes the inner frame 30 to move.
00 is attached to the upper part on the front side.

On the other hand, the lower panel 3200 attached to the lower part of the front side of the inner frame 3000 as shown by the chain line in FIG. It is made in the shape of a rectangular plate of the size. The bolt through hole 30 of the inner frame 3000 on the back side of the lower panel 3200.
At a position corresponding to 06, a mounting portion 3201 is provided as in the upper panel 3100. Then, the lower panel 320 is attached via the mounting portions 3201.
0 is attached to the lower part of the front side of the inner frame 3000.

FIG. 23 is a front view showing how various components are attached to the front surface of the upper panel 3100. On the front surface of the upper panel 3100, as shown in the figure, a big chance display section 18, a score display section 19, a pilot lamp 20, a frame lamp 21, a start switch 23, a take-in switch 24, a game switch 5, a stop button. 22a ~
A stop switch unit 22 and the like provided with 22c are attached.

FIG. 24 is a partial vertical sectional side view of the mounting structure of the stop switch unit 22 on the upper panel 3100. A mounting bolt 22d is provided rearward at an appropriate position on the back side of the mounting plate 22A of the stop switch unit 22.

On the other hand, a mounting opening 3104 is provided at the mounting position of the stop switch unit 22 on the upper panel 3100, and the mounting bolt 2 for the stop switch unit 22 around the mounting opening 3104.
A bolt through hole 3105 through which the mounting bottle 22d is inserted is provided at a position corresponding to 2d. Then, the rear end side of the stop switch unit 22 is connected to the upper panel 31.
00 is fitted into the mounting opening 2101 and
The mounting bolt 22d is inserted into the bolt through hole 3105 to reach the back side of the upper panel 3100.
By screwing the nut 22e into the tip of d,
The stop switch unit 22 is attached to the upper panel 3100.

FIG. 25 is a front view showing how various parts are attached to the front surface of the lower panel 3200. On the front surface of the lower panel 3200, as shown in the figure, the upper plate 25, the lower plate 32, the ashtray 33A, the automatic / manual changeover switch 28, the settlement / completion switch 29, the lock 30, and the prize ball removing switch 33. Etc. are installed, and the intake ball shortage lamp 27 is installed on the downstream side of the upper plate 25.
The lower panel 3200 is provided with the prize ball outlet 25a at a position corresponding to the upstream side in the upper plate 25, and the prize ball outlet is provided at a position corresponding to the center in the lower plate 32. 31 is provided. Further, the intake port 26 is provided at a position corresponding to the downstream side in the upper plate 25. In addition, an automatic ball opening / closing door (not shown) that is opened / closed by operating the prize ball removing switch 33 is installed at the bottom of the lower plate 32. The opening / closing door is opened on condition that the ball box detector 35 confirms that the ball box (not shown) is below the lower tray 32 when the prize ball removing switch 33 is operated. Has become.

26 and 27 show a lock mechanism for the front frame 3. Among them, FIG. 26 is a rear view of the front frame 3, and FIG. 27 is a rear view of the locking device 40A attached to the back side of the front frame 3. A locking device 40A is installed behind the free end of the front frame 3. This locking device 40A has a mounting base 40B on the back side of the front frame 3,
The lock member 40 is attached to the base 40B so as to be able to move up and down. The locking member 40 is always given a moving return force in the upward direction (locking direction) by a return spring (not shown). A cam disk 42, which is rotated by a key (not shown) inserted into the lock 30 of the front frame 3, is rotatably installed around the support shaft 42a at a position close to the lock member 40. There is. An eccentric pin 42b is projectingly provided on the cam board 42, and the eccentric pin 42b comes into contact with the upper end inclined portion 40b of the contact piece 40a of the lock member 40 to lower the lock member 40 (lock releasing operation). It is supposed to be done.

On the other hand, above the cam board 42, the spring 4
The reset member 44 to which the downward return force is applied by 5 is installed so as to be able to move up and down, and the micro switch 46 that is turned on and off as the reset member 44 is moved up and down is installed. When the cam disc 42 is rotated by a key (not shown) and the eccentric pin 42b comes into contact with the inclined surface at the lower end of the reset member 44, the pushing force of the contact raises the reset member 44 and raises it. At some time, the upper contact portion 44b of the reset member 44 comes into contact with the micro switch 46 to turn it on. When the game device 1 is turned on, the game device 1 is set in a state where the game can be replayed.

FIG. 28 is a front view of the panel display unit 10 showing a detailed configuration example of the variable display windows 11A, 11B and 11C of the panel display unit 10 described with reference to FIG. The variable display windows 11A, 11B, 11C are respectively upper, middle,
The lower three transparent window elements (11Aa, 11Ab,
11Ac), (11Ba, 11Bb, 11Bc), (1
1Ca, 11Cb, 11Cc). Then, each of these elements 11Aa, 11Ab, 11Ac, 1
1Ba, 11Bb, 11Bc, 11Ca, 11Cb, 1
A transparent light emitting element 11F is arranged around 1Cc so as to individually surround each of these window elements. The transparent light emitting element 11F is always transparent and emits light when an electric field is applied, and is composed of, for example, an electroluminescence element (EL element). These transparent light emitting elements 11F are not normally illuminated and are transparent and invisible, and the variable display windows 11A, 11B,
Window element (11Aa, 11Ab, 11A) for each 11C
c), (11Ba, 11Bb, 11Bc), (11C
a, 11Cb, 11Cc) are transparent and continuous, and can be seen as a vertically long transparent window so as not to interfere with the visual observation of the variable display design. Then, during the variable display game, when two displays on the activated line are stopped and the reach state is reached, three window elements on the line where a big chance such as a big chance and a single bonus can occur, specifically, , (11Aa, 11Ba, 11Ca), (11Ab,
11Bb, 11Cb), (11Ac, 11Bc, 11C
c), (Aa, Bb, Cc) or (Ac, Bb, Ca)
One of the transparent light emitting elements 11F is flashed to notify which line the reach state has occurred.

FIG. 29 shows the upper plate 25 at the time of settlement / completion.
2 shows a ball removing mechanism from the lower tray 32 to the lower tray 32 and a ball removing mechanism from the lower tray 32 to a lower ball box (not shown). A ball removal opening 25b is provided on the downstream side of the upper plate 25, and an upper plate ball removal device 25A is installed in the frame of the upper plate 25 near the ball removal opening 25b. This upper plate ball removing device 25A
Includes a ball removing solenoid 25c and an opening / closing door 25f which is attached to an operating rod 25d of the solenoid 25c via a link 25e and opens and closes the ball removing opening 25b in accordance with the expansion and contraction of the operating rod 25d. ing. The ball-removing opening 25b is formed in the ball-removing passage 2
It communicates with the prize ball outlet 31 to the lower plate 32 via 5 g. The ball removing mechanism from the upper plate 25 to the lower plate 32 is constructed as described above, and normally the ball removing solenoid 25c is used.
Is demagnetized, and the return force of the return spring 25h causes the operating rod 25d to return to its expanded and contracted state. Then, the opening / closing door 25f attached to the operating rod 25d through the link 25e is used to remove the ball opening 25.
b is in a closed state. In this state, all the prize balls discharged from the prize ball discharge port 25b into the upper plate 25 are directed toward the downstream side intake port 26.
In this state, when the settlement / completion ball removal switch 29 is pressed to turn it on, the ball removal solenoid 25c is excited and the operating rod 25d contracts.
f retracts (retracts to the left in the figure) and the prize ball outlet 25
b is released. The opening causes the balls in the upper plate 25 to flow into the lower plate 32 through the ball removing passage 25g.

An opening 32a for removing a ball is provided in the center of the lower plate 32.
And a lower plate ball removing device 32A is installed in the lower plate 32 frame in the vicinity of the ball removing opening 32a. This ball removing device 32A is attached to a ball removing solenoid 32b and an operating rod 32c of the solenoid 32b via a link 32d, and opens and closes the ball removing opening 32a with the expansion and contraction of the operating rod 32c. And a door 32e. The ball removal mechanism from the lower tray 32 to the outer box (not shown) is configured as described above, and the ball removal solenoid 32b is normally demagnetized to return the spring 32.
The actuating rod 32c is extended and returned by the restoring force of f, and the ball-opening opening 32a is closed by the opening / closing door 32e attached to the actuating rod 32c via the link 32d. In this state, the balls in the lower plate 32 are stored in the lower plate 32 as they are. In this state, when the ball-pulling switch 33 is pressed to turn it on, there is a condition that the ball-box detector 35 below it detects that there is an outer box (not shown) on the outer-box mounting table 1008 immediately below. To
The ball-removing solenoid 32b is excited and its operating rod 3
2c contracts, and in conjunction with this, the opening / closing door 32e retracts (retracts to the left in the figure) to open the prize ball outlet 32a. The opening causes the balls in the lower plate 32 to be discharged into the outer box below the balls.

However, when the outer box detector 35 therebelow does not detect the outer box (not shown) even if the ball punch switch 33 is pressed to turn it on, the ball punch solenoid 32b is not excited and operates. The award ball outlet 32a is not opened by the opening / closing door 32e while the rod 32c remains extended. Thus, even if the ball-pulling switch 33 is pressed, the balls in the lower plate 32 are not discharged unless there is an outer box below the lower plate 32. Therefore, when there is no outer box, the balls are accidentally discharged to the outside. There is no such thing.

FIG. 30 is an arrangement explanatory view showing an arrangement state of various constituent unit parts inside the main body case 2 and on the back side of the front frame 3. The inside of the main body case 2 is partitioned into upper and lower spaces by a shelf plate 36, and the variable display drum device 100 is installed on the shelf plate 36. Then, in the upper space, from the top, the main tank unit 410A and the sub tank unit 42 that constitute the prize ball discharge system
0A, discharge gutter unit 430A, prize ball discharge unit 44
OAs are installed so that they are communicated in order. And
The prize ball discharge unit 440A includes a prize ball discharge control device 4
50 is attached. An external connection terminal board 80A is installed on the upper left side of the upper space. On the other hand, the main control unit 20 is provided on the lower right side in the lower space.
0 and the power supply device 300 are installed.

A liquid crystal television control device 150 is installed on the upper back side of the front frame 3, and a panel control device 70 is installed on the lower right side.
Is installed. In addition, in the lower half of the back side of the front frame 3,
Derived gutter unit 50 forming a prize ball discharge system in a state in which it can communicate with the prize ball discharge unit 440A on the main body case 2 side.
A is installed, and an introduction gutter unit 510A for taking in a betting ball is installed. As described above, if the constituent parts are unitized and installed in the main body case 2 and the front frame 3, they can be easily attached and detached, and the assembling work and the maintenance can be facilitated. In addition, a part of the prize ball discharge system (including the unit) is installed in the upper half of the main body case 2, and the remaining parts (including the unit).
By installing in the lower half of the back side of the front frame 3, the load on the front frame 3 side is reduced compared to the case where all the components (including the unit) that make up the prize ball discharge system are installed on the back side of the front frame 3. hand,
Not only is it easy to open and close the front frame 3, but also the hinge 3
The burden on 9, 39 (Fig. 2) is also reduced.

FIG. 31 is a front view showing an example of the structure of the external connection terminal board 80A. This external connection terminal board 80A is configured by housing an external connection terminal installation portion 82 and a power breaker in a non-conductive box 81. In the external connection terminal installation section 82, the number of taken-in (the number of input) signal terminals 8 for connecting to a central management device (described later) of a game store.
2a, payout signal terminal 82b, small win / single bonus signal terminal 82c, big chance signal terminal 82d, rotation stop switch signal terminal 82e, rotation drive signal terminal 82
f, a ball removal command signal terminal 82g, an automatic setting command signal terminal 82h, and the like are provided, and various signals are exchanged with the central control device 2000 via connection cords connected to these terminals. Of these terminals, a positive logic pulse signal of, for example, 100 msec or more and 500 msec or less is output from the number-of-captures (number-of-inputs) signal terminal 82a every time a unit sphere (for example, five) is input, and the payout signal terminal is output. A positive logic pulse signal of, for example, 100 msec or more and 500 msec or less is output from 82b every time the number of unit balls (for example, 5) is paid out. From the small win / single bonus signal terminal 82c, a signal notifying a small win or a single bonus and a signal notifying the total number of prize balls paid out at the time of the small win or the single bonus are output.

From the big chance signal terminal 82d, when a big chance is established, a signal notifying the big chance and a signal notifying the total number of prize balls paid out at the time of the big chance are output. The rotation stop switch signal terminal 82e outputs the switch state as a positive logic TTL signal, and the rotation drive signal terminal 82e.
From f, the four-phase drive signal and the common signal of the full rotation motor are directly output from the motor drive signal. The ball removal command signal terminal 82g receives a ball removal signal from a central control device 2000 (described later), and the automatic setting command signal terminal 82h inputs a change value of the probability set value from the central management device 2000 (described later). To be done. Further, this external connection terminal board 80A is provided with a protection circuit 83 including, for example, a breaker 83a and a surge absorber 83b therein, as shown in FIG.
a and 81a are provided. The external connection terminal board 80A is connected to the power supply terminal portion 84 of the gaming device 1 via the lead wires 84a and 84a, and the cord 85 is provided.
It is adapted to be connected to an external power source by a plug 85a attached to the.

FIG. 33 shows a take-in unit 500A for taking in a ball from the take-in port 26 on the downstream side of the upper plate 25. This take-in unit 500A is attached to the mounting plate 501 on the back side of the front frame 3,
Various parts and the like that constitute the intake device (ball collection device) 500 are installed and configured. The attachment plate 501 is used to attach the intake unit 500 to the back side of the front frame 3, and fastening devices 502 called, for example, nylatches are attached to the four corners thereof. It can be attached to. A ball introducing trough 510 which constitutes the intake device 500 is attached to the attaching plate 501.

The sphere introduction gutter 510 is formed in a U-turn shape in a gently inclined state as shown in the figure, and the lower end side thereof is a recovery passage for guiding the sphere onto the recovery passage 1003 in the island equipment 1000. 512 and the lower plate 3 on the front side of the game device 1
A viewing window 513 is provided along the U-turn portion of the transfer passage 511 that guides the ball into the inside. A shutter device 65 and a first intake sensor 63 are provided upstream of the U-turn portion of the ball introduction trough 510, and an intake device 67 and a second intake sensor 6 are provided downstream of the shutter device 65.
4 are installed respectively, and a switching device 68 is installed at a branch portion between the recovery passage 512 and the transfer passage 511.
The shutter device 65 controls the opening and closing of the entrance passage from the intake port 26 into the ball introduction trough 510 to appropriately allow the balls from the upper tray 25 to flow into the ball introduction trough 510.
Shutter solenoid 6 attached to attachment plate 501
5a and an operating rod 65 for the shutter solenoid 65a
and a shutter member 65c connected to b.
The shutter member 65c has a base end side rotatably supported on the upper wall surface of the ball introducing trough 510 by a support shaft 65d, and a shutter piece 65e bent downward at the tip of the shutter member 65c is located above the ball introducing trough 510. It can be properly inserted into the ball introducing trough 510 through a slit hole 514 provided in the wall portion.

The shutter device 65 is constructed in this way, and the shutter solenoid 65a is normally demagnetized, and its operating rod 65b extends in the downward direction due to the extension restoring force of the return spring 65f, and thus the shutter member 65c. The shutter piece 65e at the tip is the ball introduction gutter 5
It is in a state in which it is fitted in 10 and the entrance passage to the ball introducing trough 510 is closed. However, when the shutter solenoid 65a is excited by a command from the main control device 200 accompanying the operation of the game switch 5, the operating rod 65b is activated.
Contract in the direction in which the shutter member rises, and the shutter member 6
The tip side of 5c is raised and the shutter piece 65 at the tip is raised.
The e escapes from the ball introducing trough 510, opens the entrance passage of the ball introducing trough 510, and converts the ball into a state in which the ball can be taken therein. Then, with the opening of the entrance passage, a ball introduction gutter 5
A sphere that flows into 10 is detected by a first intake sensor 63 installed immediately downstream of the sphere at the time of the inflow.

The intake device 67 opens and closes the downstream passage of the sphere introduction passage 510 so that the sphere upstream of the sphere introduction passage 510 flows down toward the recovery passage 512 or the return passage 511 on the downstream side as appropriate. An intake solenoid 67a attached to the attachment plate 501 and an intake cam 67c attached to an operating rod 67b of the intake solenoid 67a are provided. The base of the intake cam 67c is opened by the support shaft 67d at the opening 51 of the upper wall of the ball introducing passage 510.
It is rotatably attached to the inlet of the valve 5, and the tip side thereof is retracted into and out of the opening 515 in accordance with the rotation so that the internal passage can be opened and closed. The tip end of the actuating rod 67b of the take-in device 67 is rotatably connected to the tip end side of the take-in cam 67c via a pin 67e. The take-in device 67 is configured in this way, and the take-in solenoid 67a is normally demagnetized and its operating rod 67b is extended by the extension return force of the return spring 67f, etc., whereby the tip end of the take-in cam 67c. The side is deeply inserted into the opening 515 to close the internal passage. However, when the intake solenoid 67a is demagnetized by a command from the main control device 200 associated with the operation of the intake switch 23, its operating rod 67b contracts, and accordingly, the intake cam 67c causes the support shaft 67d to pivot. As a core, the tip end side is rotated in a direction to come out from the inside of the opening 515, and the internal passage is opened. By the opening, the sphere on the upstream side is converted into a state in which it can flow down to the downstream side.

The switching device 68 switches the direction of the flow of the sphere at the boundary between the return passage 511 and the recovery passage 512. The switching solenoid 68a and the switching solenoid 6
The switching valve 67c rotated by 8a is provided.
The switching valve 68c includes the recovery passage 512 and the return passage 51.
It is rotatably installed in the branch path portion with 1 about the support shaft 68d as an axis. The tip end of the operating rod 68b of the switching solenoid 68a is attached to the free end side of the switching valve 68c, and the switching valve 6 is operated by the operation of the operating rod 68b.
8c is adapted to be rotated. With the rotation, the recovery passage 512 side and the transfer passage 511 side are alternately opened and closed.

FIG. 34 shows an explanatory view of a betting ball taking-in mechanism through the ball introducing trough 510. As mentioned above, sphere introduction gutter 5
A first intake sensor 63 is installed on the upstream side of 10, and a second intake sensor 64 is installed on the downstream side. The shutter device 65 is installed on the side of the first intake sensor 63, and the intake device 67 is installed on the downstream side position of the second intake sensor 64, which is separated by approximately one sphere. There is.

The bet ball taking-in mechanism is constructed in this way, and the shutter device 65 on the upstream side is provided with the taking-in device 67 blocking the downstream passage of the ball introducing trough 510.
When the upstream passage is opened by operating the ball, the ball B1 that first flows into the ball introducing trough 510 flows down to the position of the intake device 67 and is stopped, as shown in FIG. B2, B3, ... Inflow into the ball introduction trough 510 until they are densely packed, and are stopped at the time of the jam. The balls B1, B2, B3, ... At the time of this inflow are counted while being detected by the first take-in sensor 63, and are exactly a predetermined number (a number corresponding to a betting ball of 3 units, for example, 15
When the number of pieces (3 × 5 pieces) is counted, the pieces are closely packed and stopped. Then, when the predetermined number is counted, the shutter device 65 is actuated, and more balls than the predetermined number (for example, 15 balls), in this embodiment, the 16th and subsequent balls B16, B17 ,. ... is shut out so that it cannot flow.

FIG. 35 shows a rear view of the prize ball discharging mechanism installed inside the main body case 2 and on the back side of the front frame 3. Inside the main body case 2, as described above, the main tank unit 410A, the sub tank unit 420A, the discharge gutter unit 430A, and the prize ball discharging unit 440A, which constitute the prize ball discharging system, are installed, and the back side of the front frame 3 is provided. Has a lead-out gutter unit 50A in a state in which it can communicate with the prize ball discharge unit 440A. Each of these units 410A, 420A, 430A and 44
OA is, for example, a mounting board 9 to the main body case 2 by a one-touch type mounting device 9000 called a nail latch.
It is detachably attached to 500. Also,
The lead-out gutter unit 50A is detachably attached to the attachment substrate 9600 on the front frame 3 by the same attachment device 9000. The main tank unit 410
A is a replenishing device 1500 installed in the island facility 1000.
Main tank 410 that receives and stores balls supplied from
Is equipped with. An upper end of the main tank 410 is open, and an outlet 411 is provided on the downstream bottom. Then, the supply tread plate 412 is installed so as to face the outflow port 411. The base of the supply foot plate 412 on the upper end side is connected to the main tank 4 via the support shaft 412a.
10 is swingably supported, and a foot plate portion 413 is provided in a bent state at its lower end side free end portion. The supply step plate 412 is provided with a rotation return force in a direction in which the supply step plate 412 is rotationally returned by a predetermined angle in the clockwise direction in the figure by a spring (not shown).

The sub-tank unit 420A includes a sub-tank 420 for receiving and storing the balls supplied from the main tank 410, and an inlet port communicating with a downstream outlet port 411 of the main tank 410 on the upstream side of the sub-tank 420A. 421 is provided. This inlet 42
A replenishment switch 422, which is turned on and off by the replenishment step plate 412, is installed in the inside of the apparatus 1. In addition, a first ball leveling device (described later) that stirs the upstream balls in the lower part of the upstream side of the sub tank 420 to prevent ball clogging.
Is installed, and an outlet 423 is provided at the bottom on the downstream side. The discharge gutter unit 430A includes a discharge gutter 430 having therein four ball passages along the flow direction. The sub-tank 42 is provided on the upstream side of the discharge gutter 430.
0 is provided with an inlet 431 through which a ball supplied via a downstream outlet 423 is introduced, and an outlet 432 communicating with a prize ball discharge trough (to be described later) of the prize ball discharge unit 440A is received downstream. Has been. In addition, a second ball leveling device (described later) that stirs the upstream balls to prevent ball clogging is installed in the lower part of the upstream side of the discharge gutter 430, and a support shaft 433a is provided at the downstream upper end opening. A suspended third ball leveling 433 is swingably installed. A chute stopper 434 is rotatably installed on the downstream side of the discharge gutter 430 while being supported by a support shaft 434a. The chute stopper 434 can be rotated and converted into a sleeping state as shown by a solid line in the figure and a standing state as shown by a dotted line, and in this sleeping state, the ball outlet 432 is provided. Although it is possible to move in the direction, the tip of the claw 434b in the standing state causes the ball outlet 4 to move.
The movement in 32 directions can be stopped. The prize ball discharge unit 440A includes a prize ball discharge gutter 440 having four passages therein, and the first to fourth discharge sensors 441 to 444 and the first to first discharge sensors are provided downstream of each of the four passages. Four prize ball discharging devices 445 to 448 are installed. The upstream side of each of the four passages is provided with four outlets 432 on the downstream side of the four passages of the discharge gutter 430.
And the outlet gutter unit 50A on the downstream side.
It is in a state of communicating with the outflow gutter 50 of.

The lead-out gutter unit 50A has a lead-out gutter 50 therein. The outflow gutter 50 is branched into an award ball discharge gutter 51 and a collection gutter 52 on the upstream side thereof, and a switching valve 55a is provided at the branching portion for switching the ball flow direction between the prize ball discharge gutter 51 side and the collection gutter 52 side. A switching device 55 that switches by rotating the is installed. And the derived gutter 50
The upper end opening communicates with the downstream opening end of the prize ball discharge gutter 440, and the downstream end of the ball removal gutter 52 is open. In addition, a prize ball discharge port 25a communicating with an upstream part of the upper plate 25 is provided in a middle portion of the prize ball discharge gutter 51.
The downstream end is an opening communicating with the prize ball discharge port 31 of the lower plate 32. In addition, a bell 53 is installed diagonally above the prize ball discharge port 25a of the prize ball discharge gutter 51 to emit a prize ball discharge sound by hitting a ball flowing down in the prize ball discharge gutter 51. An overflow switch 54 is installed below the discharge port 25a.

FIG. 36 is a structural explanatory view of the first ball leveling device 425 installed on the upstream side of the sub tank 420. The first ball leveling device 425 is the sub tank 420.
It is composed of a plate-shaped swinging member 425a for smoothing the ball while swinging in the upstream part of the above, and a drive means 425d for forcibly swinging the swinging member 425a. The rocking member 425a is installed at the bottom of the sub-tank 420 on the upstream side so that the rocking member 425a can be rocked (rotated) about the support shaft 425b in the direction in which its free end side moves up and down. On the lower surface of the swing member 425a on the free end side, a protrusion 425c reaching the lower part of the sub tank 420 through a slit hole provided in the bottom of the sub tank 420 is integrally provided.

On the other hand, the drive means 425d is the motor 42
5e and a cam 425g attached to a drive shaft 425f of the motor 425e, and via a mounting plate 425h,
It is installed in the main body case 2 so as to be positioned on the upstream side lower side of the sub tank 420. Then, the driving means 42
The protrusion 425c of the swinging member 425a is in sliding contact with the surface of the cam 425g of 5d, and the motor 425e
By the driving force of the above, the swing member 425a is swung via the cam 425g and the protrusion 425c.

FIG. 37 is a structural explanatory view of a second ball leveling device 435 installed on the upstream side of the discharge gutter 430. The second ball leveling device 435 is a plate-shaped rocking member 4 for leveling the ball while rocking in the upstream portion of the discharge gutter 430.
35a, and a drive means 435d for forcibly swinging the swinging member 435a via a turning lever 435f. The swing lever 435a is installed on the upstream side bottom portion in the discharge gutter 430 so as to swing freely in the direction in which the free end side of the support shaft 435b moves up and down. A protrusion 435c reaching the lower part of the discharge gutter 430 through a slit hole provided in the bottom of the discharge gutter 430 is integrally provided on the lower surface of the swing member 435a on the free end side. on the other hand,
The drive means 435d is constituted by, for example, a solenoid (ball-leveling solenoid), and a support shaft 43 is provided at a lower end portion of an operating rod 435e of the solenoid and below the discharge gutter 430.
A free end portion of an operating lever 435g, which is installed so as to freely swing in a direction in which the free end side moves up and down with 5h as an axis, is rotatably connected by a pin 435g. And
The swing lever 43 is provided on the upper surface of the operating lever 435g.
5a is on the lower side of the protrusion 435c, and the swinging member 435g is moved to the operating lever 435f and the protrusion 435c by the on / off operation of the solenoid (driving means 435d).
It is supposed to be swayed via the to smooth the ball.

FIG. 38 shows the prize ball discharging unit 440A.
FIG. 3 shows a back side vertical cross-sectional view of the internal mechanism of FIG. As described above, four prize ball discharge gutters 440 are provided inside the prize ball discharge unit 440A in a direction perpendicular to the paper surface, and the prize ball discharge gutters 440 corresponding to the four prize ball discharge gutters 440 are respectively provided. First to fourth prize ball discharging devices 445 to 448, which are involved in discharging
Further, first to fourth discharge sensors 441 to 444 for detecting discharge of the prize balls are installed. The upper row portion, the middle row portion, and the lower row portion of the four-row prize ball discharge gutter 440 are respectively
The pressure reducing path 440a, the edge cutting path 440b, and the discharge path 440c are provided. The decompression passage 440a is for reducing the moving pressure of the preliminary ball as a prize ball sent from the discharge gutter 430, and is provided by making a U-turn in a gently inclined state as shown in FIG. The edge cut-off path 440b is provided to allow the prize balls passing through the discharge path 440c therebelow to be spaced apart from each other so that the discharge of the prize balls by the prize ball discharging devices 445 to 448 can be easily stopped by the stopper.
a vertical passage 440d leading to a and a discharge passage 440c described later.
And a direction change passage 440e leading to the.
Then, at the lower end of the vertical passage 440d, a moving force damping inclined portion 440f for damping the moving force of the sphere in the downflow direction.
Are provided in a state of being gently inclined downward toward the direction changing passage 440e. Also, the direction changing passage 440e
In front of the guide inclined wall 4 for changing the downward direction of the sphere flowing down along the damping inclined portion 440f to the vertically downward direction.
40g is provided. On the other hand, the direction changing passage 440e
A ball clogging prevention protrusion 440i is provided on the rear wall portion of the rear vertical passage 400d so as to protrude forward. This ball clogging prevention protrusion 440i causes the lowest damping slope 440 of the balls that have stopped vertically in the vertical passage 400d.
The center position of the sphere on f is always positioned in front of the center position of the sphere above it. As a result, the downward moving pressure of the upper ball always pushes the ball reaching the lowermost damping slope portion 440f forward by a certain distance or more, and therefore, as shown in FIG. 39, the ball passage of the prize ball discharge trough 440 is shown. Even if the clearance is taken into consideration, the lowermost ball is always pushed toward the downstream side of the damping slope portion 440f, and the ball clogging is prevented.

The first to fourth prize ball discharging devices 445 to 4
Reference numerals 48 denote first to fourth prize ball discharge solenoids 44, which are driving means installed beside the prize ball discharge gutter 440.
5a to 448a and these solenoids 445a to 448
Driven by the driving force of a, each of the four prize ball discharge gutters 40
No. 1 to No. 4 for controlling the discharge of balls in the discharge path 440j of 0.
Flow-down prevention members 445b to 448b. The first to fourth prize ball discharge solenoids 445a to 448a
Are lowered by their own weights when demagnetized (OFF) and by the force of the return springs 445c to 448c, respectively, and rise when excited (ON).
45d-448d. On the other hand, the first to fourth
The flow-down prevention members 445b to 448b are rotatably supported by support shafts 445e to 448e protruding from the prize ball discharge trough 400, respectively. Connecting pins 445f to 448f are respectively provided on one side of the first to fourth flow-down preventing members 445b to 448b so as to project therefrom.
5f to 448f and first to fourth prize ball discharge solenoids 44
The lower ends of the operating rods 445d to 448d of 5a to 448a are connected by connecting members 445g to 448g, respectively.

When the first to fourth prize ball discharge solenoids 445a to 448a are in the demagnetized (OFF) state, the operating rods 445d to 448d are lowered to move the first to fourth flow-down prevention members 445b to 448b. The tip portion of each of the four prize ball discharge gutters 440 does not flow into the discharge passages 440j of the four prize ball discharge troughs 440 through the cutout portions (not shown) to prevent the balls in the discharge passages 440j from flowing down.
Are the first to fourth prize ball discharge solenoids 445a to 448.
When a is excited (turned on), the operating rods 445d-44
8d rises and the 1st-4th downflow prevention members 445b-4
48b are rotated in the direction in which their tip ends are raised, and
The balls in the discharge paths 440j can be made to flow down by removing from the discharge paths 440j of the prize ball discharge trough 440. Further, on the upper side of the prize ball discharging unit 50A, a ball removing switch 44 which is turned on by a ball removing operation rod (not shown) inserted from the insertion hole 37 of the front frame 3.
9 are installed. And this ball removal switch 44
Based on the ON signal of No. 9, the first to fourth prize ball discharging devices 445 to 448 are operated to remove the ball.

40 and 41 show the mechanism of the start switch 23. Among them, FIG. 40 is a vertical sectional side view of a mechanical portion of the start switch 23, and FIG. 41 is an outer front view of the start switch 23 portion. As shown in the figure, the start switch 23 includes a switch storage box 231, a photo sensor 232 installed on a back wall of the switch storage box 231, and an operation lever 2.
And 33. The switch storage box 231
Is the photo sensor 232 and the operation lever 2
One end side of 33 is accommodated, and is attached to the inside of the upper panel 2100 via attachment pieces 231a and 231a protruding from the outer wall thereof. The photo sensor 232 includes a light emitting portion 232a and a light receiving portion 232b,
It is attached to the inner wall of the switch box 231. In the case of this embodiment, when the light receiving section 232b receives the light from the light emitting section 232a and the photo sensor 232 is on (ON), the start switch 23 is in the off (OFF) state, and the light emitting section is in the off state. Since the light receiving portion 232b does not receive the light from the light source 232a, the photo sensor 2
The start switch 23 is turned on when the switch 32 is turned off.

The operation lever 233 turns on and off the photo sensor 232 by an external operation, and has a spherical shaft 233a in an intermediate portion. Then, the spherical shaft 233 a is used to form the opening 210 of the upper panel 2100.
Spherical bearing portion 231b and opening 2100a facing 0a
The left and right bearing holes 233c and 233c are supported in the spherical bearing portion 234a of the starting switch plate 234 attached to the upper panel 2100 from the outside of the above so as to be rotatably supported in the vertical direction. The operation lever 233 has a convex mirror portion 233b at the tip end thereof which is inserted into the switch storage box 231. Then, the return springs 235, 235 stretched between the portion of the switch storage box 231 near the tip and the upper and lower inner wall portions of the switch storage box 231.
The convex mirror portion 2 at the tip of the operating lever 233.
33b is returned to a position where the light of the light emitting portion 232a of the photo sensor 232 can be reflected by the light receiving portion 232b. A translucent (including semi-translucent) knob having an LED 236 therein is attached to the other end side operation portion protruding to the outside of the operation lever 233, and the LED 236 can operate the start switch 23. When turned on, it emits light.

The start switch 23 is constructed as described above, and when it is not operated, the operation lever 233 is operated by the force of the return springs 235 and 235 so that the convex mirror portion 23 at the tip thereof is actuated.
A localization value (center position) at which 3b can reflect the light from the light emitting portion 232a of the photo sensor 232 toward the light receiving portion 232b.
Then, the start switch 23 is turned off (OFF) at this time. The LED 236 of the operation lever 233 is normally off. However, when the bet ball is taken in and the start switch 23 can be operated, the LED 236 lights up. After the LED 236 lights up, the operation lever 23
3 is rotated, the operation lever 233 moves the spherical shaft 23.
3a is rotated in the operating direction about the axis, and the convex mirror portion 233b at the tip of the pivot 3a serves as the light emitting portion 232 of the photo sensor 232.
The light from a is shifted to a position (a position deviated from the central position) where it cannot be reflected toward the light emitting portion 232b, and the light is turned off (OF
F) and the start switch 23 is turned on. Then, the LED 236 of the operation lever 233 is returned to the off state.

42 and 43 are a front view and a perspective view of the variable display drum device 100. The variable display drum device 100 includes a drum box 110, a plurality (for example, three) of drum units 170, 180, 190 installed in the drum box 110, and the main control device 2 for the drum units 170, 180, 190.
Connection connector 160 and the like for electrically connecting to 00. The drum box 110 is formed as a hollow box having a front opening, and a transparent (or semi-transparent) front cover 102 is provided at the front opening of the drum box 110 at the upper end thereof to the upper end of the front opening. The shaft is supported by a support shaft 101. Then, in the supported state, the front cover 102 can rotate (open and close) in a direction in which the lower end side moves up and down with the support shaft 101 as an axis.
Therefore, the storage tank 41 above the drum box 110
The spilled sphere from 0,420 has its transparent front cover 102
The variable display drums 177, 187, and 197 in the drum box 110 are not damaged by only hitting. In addition, the upper surface of the drum box 110 is an inclined surface 110a that is smoothly inclined so that its rear side becomes lower. Therefore, spilled spheres that have fallen from the storage tanks 410, 420 and the like above the drum box 110 onto the upper surface of the drum box 110 are guided to the inclined surface 110a and are collected from the rear of the drum box 110. Further, the drum units 170, 180 and 190 respectively include pulse motors 173, 183 and 193 and lighting devices 175 and 1.
85,195 and variable display drums 177,187,1
It has 97 mag.

FIG. 44 shows an exploded perspective view of the drum unit 170. Drum unit 180, 180, 190
Since all three have the same configuration, only one of the drum units 170 will be described. As shown in the figure, the drum unit 170 includes a drum box part 171, a pulse motor (including a stepping motor, etc.) 173, a lighting device 175, and a variable display drum 1.
It has 77 mag. The drum box parts 171
Is formed in a frame shape in which a lower plate piece 171a, a rear plate piece 171b, a lighting system fixing piece 171c, a position detector mounting piece 171e and the like are bent toward one side (inner side). This drum box part 171 is provided with a mounting piece 171d at the rear end thereof, and a bolt passing hole 171f provided in a rear plate portion of the mounting piece 171d and a bolt passing hole provided in a rear wall portion of the drum box 110. By inserting a bolt (not shown) into a hole (not shown) and screwing a nut at its tip, the drum box 11
It is installed in 0.

The pulse motor 173 rotates the variable display drum 177 in a state where the stop angle position of the rotation can be controlled. The drum box part 17
1 is attached to the center of the inner side surface. A pulley 174 is attached to a drive shaft (not shown) of the pulse motor 173, and the variable display drum 177 is attached to the pulley 174 via a drum stay 178. The variable display drum 177 includes a light-transmitting (including semi-light-transmitting) drum reel portion 177a, and a mounting portion 177c provided on the drum reel portion 177a through a support piece 177b at the inner center thereof. It has. The variable display drum 177 is configured in this manner, and the pulse motor 17 is mounted via the mounting portion 177c at the inner center thereof.
3 is attached to a pulley 174 fixed to the drive shaft 3. Then, in the attached state, the lighting device 175 is exposed in the drum reel portion 177. The illuminating device 175 illuminates the portion of the drum reel portion 177a reaching the front position of the drum from the inside toward the player side, and the lamp board 1
75a and a lamp 175b attached to the lamp board 175a. The lighting device 175 is configured as described above, and the lighting device fixing piece 17 of the drum box part 171 is interposed via the lamp board 175a.
It is attached to the front of 1c. Then, in the attached state, the peripheral surface on the front surface side of the illumination device 175 is the drum reel portion 177a of the variable display drum 177.
It does not come into contact with the inner surface of the. A connector 171g is attached to the connector attachment piece 171e. This connector 171g and the connector 16
0 and 0 are electrically connected to each other via a connection cord.

In FIG. 45, the pulse motor 173 (183, 193) and the drum 28 into the drum box 110 are shown.
The modification of installation of No. 7 is shown. In this modified example, the inside of the drum box 110 is partitioned into three chambers by a plurality of partition plates 281, and the pulse motor 173 is housed in a housing part 282 that is provided at the center of each partition plate 281 so as to project laterally. Opening 282 of the rear wall portion 282a of the storage portion 282
The fixed shaft 174 is attached to the drive shaft 173a of the pulse motor 173 which protrudes to the outside through b. Then, the drive shaft 173a of the pulse motor 173 is screwed by externally fitting the mounting hole 287b provided at the center of the side surface plate 287a of the drum 287 formed in a concave shape to the convex portion 174a of the fixed shaft 174. A drum 287 is attached to the. According to this modification, the pulse motor 173 and the drum 287 into the drum box 110.
Installation is easier than in the example shown in FIG.

FIG. 46 shows a drum 177 (187, 19).
The explanatory view of the detection mechanism of the rotation angle position of 7) is shown. This detection mechanism, as shown in the figure, is a drum 177 (187,
197) pulse motor 1 on the opposite side to the attached side
73 (183, 193) drive shafts 173a, 183a,
While the detection piece 191 is attached to the portion 193a, a rotation angle position detector 192 for detecting the detection piece 191 is installed in the main body portion of the pulse motor 173. Then, by detecting the detection piece 191 with the rotation angle position detector 192, the pulse motors 173, 183, 1
The rotational angle positions of the drive shafts 173a, 183a, 193a of 93 and the drum 177 (187, 197) are detected.

47 and 48 show an example of installation of the variable display drum device 100 on the shelf plate 36 in the main body case 2. Among them, FIG. 47 shows a vertical side view of the main body case 2 as an installation explanatory view, and FIG. 48 shows an internal partial plan view of the main body case 2 as an installation explanatory view. A mounting plate 112 is provided vertically downward at the center of the front end of the bottom plate 111 of the drum box 110, and horizontal and horizontal mounting plates 113, 113 are provided on the left and right. And
Fastening devices 114, 114, 114 called Nylatches are attached to the central portions of the attachment plates 112, 113, 113. These fastening devices 114 include a fastening member 114a having a gripping operation portion 114b on the base side and a fitting element 114c on the tip side, and a return spring (not shown) for moving and returning the fastening element 114a in the tip direction. ) And. In addition, the lower plate 111 of the drum box 110
A positioning insertion piece 116 is provided vertically downward at the center of the rear end of the.

On the other hand, a mounting piece 36a is provided vertically downward on the front end of the shelf board 36, and the tip of the stopper 114a at the lower end on the front side of the drum box 110 is provided at the center of the mounting piece 36a. A fitting hole 36b into which the fitting 114b of FIG. Positioning pieces 36c, 36d, and 36e for vertically positioning the bottom of the drum box 110 are provided on the shelf plate 36 so as to vertically project. Further, left and right fasteners 114 of the drum box 110 are provided at left and right positions on the shelf board 36.
Fitting holes 36f and 36f into which the fitting pieces 114c at the tips of a and 114a can be press fitted are provided. Furthermore, shelf 3
A fitting hole 36g into which the positioning fitting piece 116 at the lower end of the drum box 110 can be fitted is provided at the center position of the inner part of the drum 6. When installing the variable display drum device 100 on the shelf board 36,
First, the bottom portion of the variable display drum device 100 is fitted into the installation space surrounded by the positioning pieces 36c, 36d, 36e on the shelf plate 36. Along with the fitting, the positioning fitting piece 116 at the lower end on the rear side of the variable display drum device 100 also fits into the fitting hole 36g in the inner portion of the shelf plate 36, and the position of the variable display drum device 100 shifts in the horizontal direction. Is set so that no error occurs. In this state, the stoppers 114a, 114a, 114 of the variable display drum device 100 are further added.
If the inserters 114c, 114c, 114c at the tip of a are press-fitted into the insert holes 36b, 36f, 36f on the shelf board 36 side, the variable display drum device 100 will not move in any of the upward, downward, and horizontal directions. Is set to.

On the other hand, when it is desired to remove the variable display device 100 thus installed, the fastener 11
4, 114, 114 grip operating sections 114b, 114b,
114b is operated to insert the tip end into the fitting holes 36b, 36
It can be easily removed by pulling it out from inside f and 36f. Since the variable display drum device 100 is installed on the shelf board 36 as described above, it is easy to install and remove it.

49 to 53 are views showing the flow of various game states performed by the game machine 1. Among them, FIG. 49 is a flow chart of a normal game, FIG. 50 is a flow chart of a big chance game, FIG. 51 is a flow chart of a regular bonus game, and FIG. 52 is a flow chart of a small win concentrated game. FIG. 53 is a diagram showing the flow of concentration of small winning combinations. The game states that can be played by the gaming device 1 include a normal game, a big chance game, a regular bonus game, a small win concentration game, and a small win concentration game. The normal game is a game played at a normal time, and for example, a game following the flow shown in FIG. 49 is played at the normal game. That is, during this normal game, there is a possibility that a small win will occur in addition to the miss.

The big chance game is a game executed to give the player a great chance of winning a prize ball when a display mode for generating a big chance is established as a result of the variable display game. For example, as shown in FIG. A game is played according to the flow shown. That is, in the game of this big chance, the probability of the small winning combination is increased and the possibility of the bonus game is generated as compared with the normal game. During this big chance game, the bonus game may occur a plurality of times (three times in this embodiment). Then, when a bonus game occurs, an individual game is played a fixed number of times (for example, 12 games) per bonus game. However, if a predetermined number of hits (for example, 6 times) occur within the fixed number of times, the bonus game is finished at that point. Then, the game of this big chance is completed and returned to the normal game when the game has been played a certain number of times (for example, 30 times) from the time when this game occurred.

In the regular bonus game, when the display mode for generating the regular bonus is established as a result of the variable display game, the player is provided with a profit more than in the small win and less than in the big chance. 51, for example, a game following the flow shown in FIG. That is, in the regular bonus game, there is a possibility that a small winning combination will occur with the same probability as in the normal game, and in addition, a chance of one bonus game occurrence is given. The content of the bonus game that is generated during this regular bonus game is
For example, the content of the bonus game generated during the game of the big chance is the same. Then, at the time when the generated bonus game ends, the regular bonus game is completed and the state of the normal game is restored.

The small win concentration game is a game executed to give a chance that the small wins can occur in a concentrated manner in a random cycle irrespective of the result of the variable display game. A game is played according to the flow shown in. That is, in the game of concentrating the small winning combination, a predetermined number of times (for example, 60
The small wins are generated so that the probability of a small win is increased (for example, to 0.75) over the normal game period, and for example, an average of 40 payouts per one small win occurrence. . However, the concentration of the small role is replaced by the concentration of the small role again, and the concentration of the ongoing small role is punctured and replaced by the concentration of the newly generated small role.

The occurrence of a big chance is suspended during the concentration of this small winning combination. That is, when a random number for generating a big chance is picked up during the concentration of the small winning role, the timing of the occurrence of the big chance is withheld as it is and is generated after the concentration of the small winning role ends. The game in which the small wins are concentrated is a game that is performed to give a chance that the small wins are concentrated in a random cycle, regardless of the result of the variable display game.
A game is played according to the flow shown in FIG. That is, in the game of focusing the concentration of the small role, from the time when the concentration of the concentration of the small role occurs, after the concentration of the small role ends, for example,
With a probability of 2/3, the game state where the concentration of small wins can occur again can be achieved. Even when the small winning combination is concentrated, the big chance is held, as in the case where the small winning combination is concentrated.

54 to 59, various displays for the variable display game are displayed on the outer peripheral surfaces of the reel portions 177a, 187, 197a of the variable display drums 177, 187, 197 of the variable display drum device 100. Here is an example: Among them, FIG. 54 shows the first to the first reel portions 177a.
Display from 0th, FIG. 55 is display from 11th to 21st, FIG. 56 is display from 1st to 10th on reel section 187a, FIG. 57 is from 11th display on reel section 187a. The 21st display, FIG. 58 is the 1st to 10th display of the reel portion 197a, FIG.
9 is a diagram showing the 11th to 21st displays of the reel portion 197a, respectively. Each variable display drum 17
7, 187, 197 reel portions 177a, 187a, 1
The outer peripheral surface of 97a is divided into display areas of, for example, "21" at an equal angular pitch.
In each display area for each of 87 and 197a, various displays are made in different orders as shown by numbering (1) to (21) in FIGS. In the case of this embodiment, the types of display are "display of a picture of a crane", "display of a picture of a crane with a letter of kotobuki", "display of a picture of a turtle", and "letter of a letter on kotobuki". "Displaying a picture of a turtle", "Displaying a picture of Mt. Fuji", "Displaying a picture of Mt. Fuji with the letter of Kotobuki""Displaying a picture of a bale", "Displaying a picture of a bale with Kotobuki display",
"Display of picture of drum", "picture of drum with written letter of Kotobuki", "display of number 7", "display of picture of helmet" etc. are used. However, the type is not limited, and any type of display may be displayed.

The combination of various displays for generating the big chance, the regular bonus, and the small win is as follows, for example. That is, the big chance is "7",
It occurs when the three numbers "7" and "7" are aligned (1), and the regular bonus includes three "pictures of the helmet" (2) or three pictures of "Mt. Fuji" ( 3) Occurs sometimes. The total number of prize balls at the time of the big chance is, for example, 1800 at the maximum, and the number of prize balls for each "win" of the individual game at the time of the bonus game of the big chance is 75. The total number of prize balls in the regular bonus is, for example, 450 at maximum, and the number of prize balls for each “win” of the individual game in the bonus game of the big chance is 75.

[0109] When a small role has three "bale pictures" (4), and three "turtle pictures" (5), the left and middle displays are "turtle pictures" and the right When the display is "picture of a helmet" (6), when there are three "pictures of cranes" (7), the left and middle displays are "picture of a crane" and the right display is "picture of a helmet" When (8), when there are 3 "pictures of drums" (9), when the left and middle displays are "pictures of drums" (10), when the left and middle displays are "pictures of helmet" This occurs when "" is displayed (11), and when the left display is "picture of a drum" (12). And the number of prize balls in the small wins (4) to (6) is
For example, the number of prize balls in the case of a small winning combination of 75, (7) or (8) is, for example, 50, and the number of prize balls in the case of a small winning of (9) or (8) is, for example, 40, ( The number of prize balls in the small win of 11) is 25, for example, and the number of prize balls in the small win of (12) is 10, for example.

FIG. 60 shows a front view of the power supply device 300. The key switch 30 is provided on the front side of the power supply device 300.
1, a set switch 302, a power switch 303 and the like are provided. The probability of occurrence of a big chance in this game device 1 can be switched to, for example, 6 levels, and as a mechanical probability setting method, as will be described later with reference to FIG.
This is done using the set switch 302 and the power switch 303.

FIG. 61 shows the procedure for setting the mechanical probability. In the case of this mechanical probability setting method, when the game apparatus 1 is powered on, the setting probability of occurrence of a big chance is automatically set to the fourth stage without any operation. To mechanically set the probability of occurrence of a big chance, first press the power switch 303 to turn it off, then insert a key (not shown) into the key switch 301 and turn it to turn it on, then The power switch 303 is pressed again to turn it on. Then, thereafter, the set switch 302 is pressed to switch to any one of the six stages. The changed stage is displayed on the liquid crystal television 14 on the front of the game apparatus 1. The set switch 302 changes by one step for each pressing operation, and returns to the first step after the sixth step.

After setting in any of the six stages, if the key switch 301 is operated to return to the off state, the setting in that stage is completed. Then, after that, if the start switch 23 is turned on once again, the stage display of the setting of the liquid crystal television 14 is turned off, and the display of the setting probability of the big chance disappears.

The setting of the probability of occurrence of a big chance is also performed by an automatic probability setting method (described in detail later) according to a command from the central management unit 2000 (described later). Even in the case of this automatic probability setting method, when the game apparatus 1 is powered on, the setting probability of occurrence of a big chance is automatically set to the fourth stage without any operation. As the setting operation of the probability of occurrence of big chance after the power is turned on, the probability of occurrence is easily input by inputting the machine number of the gaming machine 1 and the set value of probability of occurrence of big chance by operating the numeric keypad of the central management device 2000 or the like. It is possible to change the settings (see below). Also, by setting the unit of the gaming device 1 and the divisor for the entire hall, the operating status of the gaming device 1 is automatically analyzed, and the setting changes for all the gaming devices 1 for tomorrow's business can be performed automatically (described later). ).

FIG. 62 shows an island facility 1 in a game shop (hall).
000 shows an overall perspective view of a central management device 2000 that performs management control of a large number of gaming devices 1 and the like. On the desk 2500 of the central management device 2000, a key switch 2011 and a keyboard 2010 having various operation keys,
Display device 2 for displaying various data related to gaming device 1 and the like
020, and a printer 2030 for printing the totalized result of these various data and the like are mounted. A storage device 2204 for storing various data relating to the game device 1 and the like, and a storage box 2080 for storing various printed data and the like are placed below it.

FIG. 63 is an enlarged view of the types of the operation keys 2100 of the keyboard 2010. Operation key 210
As the type of 0, as shown in FIG.
1, closing key 2112, system end key 2113, display menu key 2221, print menu key 2222,
Date / time setting key 2223, CRT clear key 2224, stop cancel key 2231, forced end key 2232, end cancel key 2233, spare key 2234, probability setting key 22
41, unit number setting key 2242, probability setting end key 22
43, an automatic probability setting key 2244, a numeric keypad 2250, and the like. A buzzer 2260 that generates a sound when a key is operated is installed in the keyboard 2010. Here, the central management device 2000 roughly configured as described above
An example of the probability setting method will be described. First,
By inserting a dedicated key (not shown) into the key switch 2011 of the keyboard 2010 and turning the key to turn on the power, the probability setting key 2241 is pressed to turn on the probability setting switch.
The screen of "20. Change probability setting. Please press the stand number setting switch." Is displayed.

When the machine number setting key 2242 is pressed and the machine number setting switch is turned on in accordance with the instruction of this display, the display of the screen of the display device 2020 changes to "Enter the machine number using the keyboard". To be converted.
If you operate the keyboard 2010 according to the instruction of this display and input the machine number (for example, "112"), the display on the display device 2020 will change the probability setting of "112 series". Please enter the changed value of the setting. ”Is displayed. In accordance with this display, if the keyboard 2010 is operated and a change value of the set probability (for example, 6) is input, the display device 2020 will change the display to “6” for the probability setting value.
If so, turn on the probability setting end switch. When the probability setting end key 2243 is pressed and the probability setting end switch is turned on in accordance with this display, the display device 2020 displays, “The change of the probability setting end value is completed. Is converted to the display of ", and the probability setting change is completed.

In addition, the following automatic probability setting can be made by the central management unit 2000. When it is desired to set the automatic probability, first, a dedicated key is inserted into the key switch 2011 of the keyboard 2010, and the key switch 2011 is turned to be turned on. Then, next, the automatic probability setting key 2244
If you press to turn on the automatic probability setting switch,
Automatic processing of probability setting by the central management device 2000 (see FIG. 6).
4, FIG. 65) is performed. This automatic probability setting is usually performed after the store is closed.

In FIG. 64, the automatic setting of the probability of occurrence of a big chance carried out by the central control unit 2000, 1
The control processing procedure of is shown. The first of these automatic settings is that, for each gaming device 1, the calculated values A and B of the probability of occurrence of a big chance based on the set probability are compared with the number of times of a big chance that has actually occurred (hereinafter referred to as the actual value). It is the setting method to correct it. During business hours, in order to prevent the profit of the player from being harmed, the setting change of the big chance occurrence probability by this automatic setting is prohibited, so that the time limit of the setting change is set, or the setting is made only when the power of the game device 1 is turned off. The setting can be changed, or the setting can be completed by turning off the power of the game apparatus 1. During the setting, the set value is displayed on the liquid crystal television 14.

The actual value X used in this processing is the number of big chances actually occurred on that day, and the set calculated values A and B are set.
Are set values of the number of occurrences of the big chance calculated from the following Equations 1 and 2 based on the setting probability P, respectively.

[Equation 1]

[Equation 2] Here, n = the number of normal games and p = the set probability.

Table 1 shows the probability of occurrence of big chances, regular bonuses, and small contractions with respect to the set values, for example.

[Table 1] As a specific example of the control processing procedure of this automatic probability setting, 1 is the number of big chances actually occurred on that day in the next step S4 after confirming that the business is finished in step S2, that is, the actual value. X is checked, and thereafter, the process proceeds to the presence / absence of setting change in steps S6 to S18. As a process of presence / absence of setting change, first, in step S6, it is determined whether or not the actual value X is larger than the setting calculated value A. As a result, when it is determined that the number is large, one of the random numbers including the same number of even numbers and odd numbers is randomly picked up in step S10, and step S12 is performed.
Move to. Then, in step S12, it is determined whether or not the picked-up random number is an even number, and if it is an even number, the process proceeds to step S14 and the setting value is decreased by one step. If it is not an even number, the process proceeds to step S22. Move and perform processing without change. In this way, even if the actual value X is larger than the set calculated value A, the set value is not always lowered. The reason is that the table in which the number of big chances has been generated is left as it is to some extent, and the player is greatly profitable. This is to give a chance to win and not lose interest in the game.

However, when it is determined in step S6 that the actual value X is not larger than the set calculated value, the process proceeds to step S8, and it is determined whether the actual value X is smaller than the set calculated value B or not. As a result, if it is determined to be small, one of the random numbers including the same number of even numbers and odd numbers is randomly picked up in step S16, and the process proceeds to step S18. Then, in step S18, it is determined whether the picked-up random number is an even number.
, And perform processing to increase the setting value by one step,
If it is not an even number, the process proceeds to step S22 and the process without change is performed. In this way, the reason why the set value is not necessarily increased even if the actual value X is smaller than the set calculated value B is that the number of times of occurrence of big chances in the processes S10, S12, and S22 is left to some extent. This is because the profit balance between the player and the game store can be achieved in accordance with the fact.

FIG. 65 shows the control processing procedure of setting the big chance occurrence part 2 performed by the central management unit 2000. As a concrete example of the control processing procedure of the big chance occurrence probability setting part 2, for example, Table 2 shows the distribution ratios for all the gaming devices 1 for each of the six setting values “1” to “6”. Table I at such a ratio
, And the number is randomly assigned so that the distribution ratio of the table I is set. The distribution ratio of this table I is the past data of the total sales of all the units in the sales table II per day (Table 3) and the divisor set as the mode at the time of opening the store or the mode at the normal time (Table 4) is analyzed to increase or decrease the ratio of units with a good setting probability. The divisor is
It is a value obtained by dividing the number of payouts per day by the number of inputs per day. Further, the average value of the past data of the sales table II is appropriately rewritten by adding new sales data.

[Table 2]

[Table 3]

[Table 4] As a control processing procedure of this automatic probability setting part 2, after confirming that the business has ended in step S30, the sales and the divisor of all the gaming devices 1 are totaled in the next step S32, and the next step S34. Enter the total value into the sales data bank with. Then, after that, steps S36 and S3
8, processing of making various determinations in S42, randomly assigning machine numbers so as to obtain the distribution ratio of Table II according to the determination results, and instructing each machine of the gaming machine 1 of a set value (step S40), Alternatively, the processing (steps S44, S46) for distributing to all the game devices 1 is performed with the distribution ratio changed. That is, first, in step S36, it is determined whether or not the number of balls sold by all of the gaming devices 1 is equal to or more than a predetermined number. If it is determined that the number is equal to or more than the predetermined number, the process proceeds to step S38.
When it is determined that the number is not more than the predetermined number, step S4
Move to 2.

As a result, when the process proceeds to step S38, it is determined in step S38 whether or not the total divisor of all the gaming machines 1 is less than or equal to a predetermined number. Then, as a result, when it is determined that the number is equal to or less than the predetermined number, the vehicle numbers are randomly distributed so that the ratio of the table I is obtained in step S40, and the setting value is instructed to each vehicle, and then the process proceeds to step S48. Change the setting of the stand. However, if it is determined that the number is not less than the predetermined number, the process proceeds to step S42. From step S36 or S38 to step S
When the process shifts to 42, it is determined in step S42 whether the operating rate is poor. As a result, when it is determined that the distribution ratios e and f of the table I are increased and the set values are instructed to the respective units in step S44, the process proceeds to step S48 to change the setting of each unit. To do. However, when it is determined that it was not bad,
In step S44, the distribution ratios e and f of the table I are sorted so as to be down, and the setting values are instructed to the respective units. After that, the process proceeds to step S48 and the setting of each unit is changed.

FIG. 66 shows a control block diagram of a control system for controlling the above-mentioned gaming machine 1. The main control device 200 controls the entire control system of the gaming device 1 and controls the game. The main control device 200 is provided in the panel control device 70 that controls the display of the panel display unit 10 and exchanges signals, the prize ball discharge control device 450 that independently controls the intake and discharge of balls, and the front frame 3. A liquid crystal television control device 150 for managing the symbol display pattern and the like of the liquid crystal television 14 and an external power supply (for example, AC 24V) are connected. And
The panel control device 70 and the prize ball discharge control device 450
Is controlled by the main controller 200, and the liquid crystal television controller 150 is controlled by the main controller 200. Further, the external connection terminal 80 receives supply of electricity from an external power supply (for example, AC 24 V), and the control devices 20 are supplied via the power supply device 300.
It is designed to be distributed to 0, 70, 450 and 150. In addition, the main control device 200 is connected to the external connection terminal 80 via a wiring cord, and the central control device 2 is connected.
It has come to communicate with 000. In the case of this embodiment, the panel control device 70 performs optical communication using an optical cable as a communication means with the main control device 200, and the prize ball discharge control device 450 and the main control device 200. And RS are communicated via RS232C. Further, the liquid crystal television control device 150 and the main control device 200 are adapted to be updated by utilizing I / O ports.

FIG. 67 is a game device 1 which is executed by the main control device 200 and the prize ball ejection control device 450.
FIG. 3 is a control block diagram of the credit system of the present invention. An external setting switch 9401 is provided on the input side of a monitoring unit (also having a function as a quantitative determination unit) 9300 (a microcomputer 451 described later) that constitutes this control system.
Based on the set credit amount storage means 9100 (a microcomputer 201 described later) in which a predetermined credit amount (for example, 250) is set by the (auto / manual switch button 28) and the number of collected balls, prize balls and taken balls. A counting means for calculating the number of spheres of credit (a microcomputer 451 described later also has a function as a credit number subtracting means) is connected. On the other hand, on its output side, a ball collection control means 9411 (a microcomputer 45 described later) for driving and controlling the ball collection device 500B (the shutter device 65, the intake device 67, and the switching device 68).
1) and prize ball discharge control means 450 for driving and controlling the prize ball discharge devices 445 to 448 are connected. This control system is configured as described above, and the number of credits is kept constant as follows. That is,
When the external setting switch 9401 (auto / manual switch button 28 (FIG. 1)) is set to the automatic state, the set credit number storage unit 9100 (microcomputer 201 described later) sets a predetermined number of credits (for example, 250 pieces). Then, the ball collecting device 500B (the shutter device 65, the capturing device 67)
And the switching device 68) is actuated and the balls in the supply tray 25 are taken into the inside of the game device 1 in advance and collected in the collecting path 1003 of the island facility 1000, and the number of collected balls is the collected ball counting means 9404 (collecting ball). It is detected by the insertion sensors 63, 64) and counted by the counting means 9200 (a microcomputer 451 described later). This count value is input to the monitoring means 9300 (microcomputer 451 described later) and compared with the set credit number (for example, 250) of the set credit number storage means 9100 (microcomputer 451 described later). Then, when the counted value reaches the set credit number, the ball collection control means 9
A stop signal is sent to 411 (a microcomputer 451 described later) to stop the ball collecting device 500B. The count value is used as the number of credits, and the credit number display unit 9
405 (for example, the liquid crystal television 14).

When the game is played in this state and the bet balls are set by operating the take-in switch 24, the number of the bet balls is counted by the counting means 9200 (the microcomputer 451 described later) and the credit ball number storage means 9402.
The number of credits (microcomputer 451 described later) is reduced, and the number of credits after the reduction is displayed in the number-of-credits display portion 9405. Then, the reduced credit number is monitored by the monitoring means 9300, and every time the game is started, the ball collection control means 9411.
As a result, the ball collecting device 500B is operated and the reduced amount of balls is supplemented in the credits of the credit ball number storage means 9402. Further, as a result of each game, when prize balls are discharged, the number of prize balls is sent from the prize ball discharge control device 450 to the counting means 9200 and added to the credits of the credit ball number storage means 9402, and the credits thereof are added. After the number reaches the set credit number (for example, 250 pieces), the remaining prize balls are paid in real balls into the supply tray 25 or the lower tray 32 by driving the prize ball discharging device 450. However, when the sphere shortage detector 9407 installed on the downstream side of the supply tray 25 or the sphere introduction gutter 510 detects that there is no sphere to be taken in beforehand (no sphere state), the no-sphere signal is monitored. Means 9300 are sent to the ball collecting device 445-4
No sphere recovery by 48 is performed. In this way, on condition that there are balls to be taken in beforehand, the number of balls in the credit is replenished so as to be the number of set credits, so it is possible to start the game from the time of taking in the bet balls. It is possible to provide a gaming device in which the time required until it becomes as short as possible and the amount of balls in the supply dish can be reduced. Further, since the credit amount is displayed on the credit amount display unit (for example, the liquid crystal television 14), the player can easily visually recognize the credit amount.

FIG. 68 is performed by the panel control device 70. The various switches (SW _{1 to} S) of the gaming device 1
W _10, SW ₂₄₎ signal by the various display lamps (L1~2
0, LED1-9, EL1-9) lighting and blinking control block diagram. As shown in the figure, the game switch SW ₁ (5), the take-in switch SW ₂ (24), the start switch SW ₃ (23), and the stop switch SW ₄ (22)
a), SW ₅ (22b), SW ₆ (22c), auto / manual switch SW ₇ (28), settlement / completion switch SW ₈ (29), reset switch SW ₉ (lock 3
0), the ball-removing switch SWB (33), the front frame switch SW ₂₄ (34), and other electrical signals are low-pass filter 1501, input buffer 1502, and multiplexing circuit 1.
After passing through 500, it enters the optical converter 1503, and the optical converter 15
At 03, it is converted into an optical signal and transmitted to the main control device 200. Then, based on the transmitted signal, a control signal is sent from the main control device 200 to the optical converter 1503 as an optical signal. The optical converter 15
03 optical signal (control signal) sent to the optical converter 150
3 is converted into an electric signal (control signal), and the multiplexing circuit 15
00 to the output latch 1504. And
The output latch 1504 temporarily latches the control signal, and the driver 1505 operates the pilot lamps 20 (L1), 20 (L2), 3 based on the control signal.
0 (L3), big bonus lamp 18 (L4), bonus number display lamps I (17a) (L5), II (17)
b) (L6), III (17c) (L7), score display lamp 19 (L8), winning line lamp I (12c)
(L9), II (12b, 12d) (L10), III
(12a, 12e) (L11), bonus lamp 13
(L12), stop lamp I (15a) (L13),
II (15b) (L14), III (15c) (L1
5), start lamp L236 (L16), take-in button lamp L17, start button lamp L18, winning line LED
1-9, the frame lamp 21 (L19) and the shortage ball 27 (L20), etc., and the line display (E) of the variable display windows 11A, 11B, 11C by the driver 1506.
L1 to 9) are each turned on or blinked.

FIG. 69 shows a block diagram of a control system of the prize ball discharge control device 450 for controlling the take-in of bet balls and the discharge of prize balls. The prize ball discharge control device 450 is configured by, for example, a computer system. A microcomputer 451 that constitutes this computer system has a ROM 451a that is a read-only memory, a RAM 451b that is a readable / writable memory, and the like. In the ROM 451a of these memories, various operating units (SOL1 to 10) connected to the output side of the microcomputer 451 and involved in ball capturing and prize ball discharging.
A fixed control data program for operating the is written. On the other hand, the RAM 451b has various detectors (SW) connected to the input side of the microcomputer 451.
The detection signals from ₁₁ to ₁₉ ) are temporarily stored. The microcomputer 451 is connected to a non-volatile memory 452 that holds a memory in case of a power failure, and is also connected to the main control device 200 through an interface 453 so that signals can be exchanged with each other. ing.

A low-pass filter 454 and an input buffer 45 are provided on the input side of the microcomputer 451.
5 through the discharge sensors 441 to 444 (SW _{11 to} S
W ₁₄ ), overflow switch 54 (SW ₁₅ ), intake sensors 63 (SW ₁₆ ), 64 (SW ₁₇ ), ball removal switch 449 (SW ₁₈ ) and ball box detection switch 35 (SW
₁₉ ) is connected. On the other hand, on the output side of the microcomputer 451, the ball-pear motor 425e (M
4), a ball seal solenoid 435d (SOL10), discharge solenoids 1 to 4 (SOL1 to 4), intake solenoid 67a (SOL5), shutter solenoid 65a (S
OL6), switching solenoid 55a (SOL7), switching solenoid 68a (SOL8), gate solenoid 32b
(SOL9) and 25b (SOL10) are connected. The control system of the prize ball discharge control device 450 is configured as described above, and based on the detection signals from the various detectors (SW _{11 to} SW ₁₉ ) input to the microcomputer 451, the control system from the microcomputer 451. By the command, the operation control of the various solenoids SOL1 to 10 connected to the output side of the microcomputer 451 is performed. Then, the microcomputer 451 has at least a ball collecting device (for example,
Based on the operation of the credit number storage means for storing the number of balls collected by the shutter device 65, the capturing device 67, and the switching device 68) as the number of credits, and the capturing switch 24 (SW ₂ ). Credit amount subtracting means for reducing the number of balls bet in the variable display game from the credit number stored in the credit ball number storage means, and the number of credits stored in the credit ball number storage means is fixed (for example, , 250), and the sphere collecting device (65, 67, 68) when the quantitative determination means determines that the credit amount has not reached a fixed amount. A fixed amount of credits (for example, 250) by the ball recovery control means for operating the ball recovery state and the quantitative determination means.
The ball collecting device (6
5, 67, 68) and a sphere collection stop control means for stopping the collection of spheres. Further, the microcomputer 441 is adapted to exchange communication with the main control device 200 via the interface 443.

FIG. 70 shows a liquid crystal television control device 150,
The control block diagram of the main control device 200 which controls the panel control device 70, the prize ball discharge control device 450, and the variable display drum device 100 is shown. Main controller 20
0 is constituted by the computer system 200A, for example. A microcomputer 201 that constitutes this computer system 200A has an external ROM 203 that is a read-only memory, an internal RAM 202 that is a readable / writable memory, a calendar 204, and the like. The ROM 203 of these memories includes a pulse motor 1 for moving the variable display drums 177, 187, 197.
Fixed control data programs for controlling 73, 183, 193, the panel control device 70, the prize ball discharge control device 450, the liquid crystal television control device 150, the speaker and the like are written. On the other hand, the RAM 202 is provided with a storage area for temporarily storing various signals input to the microcomputer 201. This microcomputer 201 has a power source 2 via a backup power source 205.
06 is connected. This microcomputer 20
1 to the input side of the variable display drums 177, 187, 1 via the low-pass filter 211 and the input buffer 212.
97 rotation angle position detector 192 (SW ₂ ), 192
(SW ₂₁ ) and 192 (SW ₂₂ ) are connected.

On the other hand, a speaker is connected to the output side through the sound generator 221, the voice synthesizing circuit 222 and the amplifier 223, and the pulse motors 173 (M ₁ ) and 183 (M ₂ ) are connected through the driver 225. 1
93 (M ₃ ) is connected. Further, to the microcomputer 201, the panel control device 70 is connected via the multiplex circuit 226 and the optical converter 227, and the prize ball discharge control device 450 is connected via the interface 228. Further, the microcomputer 201 is connected to the liquid crystal television control device 150 and an external connection terminal 80 having a breaker. The control system of the main controller 200 is configured as described above, and the microcomputer 201 controls the rotation angle position detectors 192 (SW ₂ ) and 192 (which detect the rotation angle positions of the variable display drums 177, 187, and 197). S
Pulse motors 173 (M ₁ ), 183 (M ₂ ), 193 based on the detection signals from W ₂₁ ), 192 (SW ₂₂ ).
The rotation control of (M ₃ ) is performed and the sound is generated from the speaker. In addition, this microcomputer 20
1 controls the control while communicating with the panel control device 70, the prize ball discharge control device 450, and the liquid crystal television control device 150, or receives a signal from the ball complement ball switch SW ₂₃ via the external connection terminal 80 to receive the ball. Do complementing balls.

FIG. 71 shows a control block diagram of a liquid crystal television control device 150 for controlling the liquid crystal television 14. The liquid crystal television control device 150 is composed of, for example, a computer system 150A. Microcomputer 151 constituting this computer system 150A
Has a font ROM 152, a V-RAM 153, and the like. Font ROM 152 of these memories
Stores various pattern data, character data, etc. actually displayed on the liquid crystal television 14. On the other hand, V-RA
Under the control of the microcomputer 201, M153 performs the work of displaying the data in the font ROM 152 on a liquid crystal television. The liquid crystal television 14 is connected to the V-RAM 153 via a CRT controller 154 and a driver 155. The liquid crystal television control device 150 is configured as described above, and the microcomputer 151 uses the V-RAM 153 and the CRT controller 1 based on the data in the font ROM 152.
Various displays are made on the liquid crystal television 14 via the driver 54 and the driver 155. This microcomputer 151
Communicates with the main controller 200 and is under the control of the main controller 200.

FIG. 72 is a power distribution block diagram for supplying electricity from the external power source (AC24V) to each part of the game machine 1. As shown in the figure, an external power supply (24 V AC) is connected to the external connection terminal 80, and the power supply device 300 and the inverter 310 are connected in parallel to the external connection terminal 80. Then, the gaming machine 1 through the power supply device 300
24V of electricity is supplied to each part of the above, and electricity is supplied to the fluorescent lamp of the game device 1 through the inverter 310.

FIG. 73 shows the first half of the main control processing performed by the main controller 200, and FIG. 74 shows the procedure of the latter half. The main control process is
A bet ball take-in process, a variable display drum rotation control process, a bonus game shift process, a small win concentration shift process, a variable display drum stop control process, a payout amount for a fixed winning combination, and the like are performed. When the main control process is started, first, an initial process is performed in step S100, and then a bet ball take-in process and a branch process are sequentially performed in steps S102 and S104. Then, at the time of the branch processing, step S10
When the start switch 23 is turned on at 0A,
In step S106, the variable display drums 177, 187, 1
After performing the rotation control of 97, the process proceeds to the next step S108. In step S108, it is determined whether or not the bonus game is in progress. As a result, when it is determined that the bonus game is not in progress, bonus determination processing is performed in step S110, and then the process proceeds to step S114. However, if it is determined that the bonus game is in progress, step S1
In step 12, the process of using the small winning combination probability within the set value (bonus) is performed, and the process proceeds to step S130 (FIG. 74).

In step S114, it is determined whether or not the bonus determination process in step S110 has passed (a bonus game has occurred). When it is determined that the result has not passed (a bonus game has occurred), step S1
16 (FIG. 74), and when it is determined that the game has passed (the bonus game has occurred), the bonus flag is established in step S118, and then the process proceeds to step S136 (FIG. 74). In step S116 (FIG. 74), it is determined whether or not the game is a small-role intensive role, and when it is determined that a small-role intensive role is played, step S1.
When it is determined that the game is not in the game of the concentrated combination of small winning combinations, the processing proceeds to step S122.

In step S120, it is determined whether or not the game of the small winning combination is completed. If it is determined that the game is completed, the process proceeds to step S124, and if it is determined that it is not completed, the set value is set in the set value ( Small roles concentrated)
After performing the process of using the small winning combination probability, the process proceeds to step S130. In step S122, it is determined whether or not the set value of the small role concentrated role has been exhausted. When it is determined that the set value of the small role concentrated role has not been exhausted, in step S126, the processing of using the small role probability within the set value (normal) is performed, and then in step S130. When it is determined that the digestion has been completed, the process proceeds to step S124.
In step S124, it is determined whether or not the result of the determination of the small role concentrated role is a pass, and when it is determined that the pass is not passed, the use process of the small role probability within the set value (normal) is performed in a step S126, and the process proceeds to step S130. When it is determined that the result has passed, the process of using the small winning probability within the set value (concentration of small winnings) is performed in step S128, and then the process proceeds to step S130.

In step S130, it is determined whether or not the result of the small winning combination determination is pass (whether a small winning combination has occurred). If it is determined that the small winning combination is not passed, a bonus flag / small winning combination flag non-establishment process is executed in step S132. After performing the process, the process proceeds to step S136, and when it is determined that the pass is obtained, the small winning combination flag establishment process is performed in step S134, and then the process proceeds to step S136. In step S136, it is determined whether or not the variable display timers of the variable display drums 177, 187, 197 have timed out. If it is determined that the time has not expired, the process proceeds to step S138, and if it is determined that the time has expired, step S140 is performed. Then, the stop control of the variable display drums 177, 187, 197 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S142. In step S138, it is determined whether or not the stop switches 22a, 22b, 22c are turned on. If it is determined that they are not turned on, the process returns to step S136, and if it is determined that they are turned on, the variable display drums 177, 187, 197 are stopped in step S140. A process is performed and it transfers to step S142. In step S142, it is determined whether or not the winning combination has been decided.
Returning to FIG. 73, when the winning combination is confirmed, step S
At 144, a ball payout process is performed for the fixed part of the winning combination, and then the process returns to step S102 (FIG. 73).

FIG. 75 shows the first half of the detailed control processing procedure of the bet ball acquisition processing in step S102 of FIG. 73, and FIG. 76 shows the latter half thereof.

The bet ball take-in process of FIGS. 75 and 76 is a process of taking a bet ball according to each state of auto and manual. When the bet ball take-in process is started, first, In step S150, it is determined whether the auto / manual switch 28 is in the auto mode. As a result, when it is determined that the auto mode is not set, “5”, “10”, and “15” are determined in steps S152 to S156.
It is determined which of the "individual" capture signals has been received, and step S1 of FIG. 76 according to the type of the capture signal.
The process proceeds to the corresponding steps of 78 to S182 to perform the initial process of either the 5 game, the 10 game, or the 15 game, and then proceeds to the step S100A of FIG. However, when there is no capture signal, the process returns to step S152.

On the other hand, when it is determined in step S150 that the auto / manual switch 28 is in the auto mode, the flow shifts to step S158, and the prize ball discharge completion flag Fg becomes "1" (the prize ball discharge ends). After waiting for, the import switch 2 is selected in steps S160 to S164.
Step 4 corresponds to the number of times (4) that ON has been turned on (ON).
6, S170, S174). That is, the process proceeds to step S166 when turned on once (ON), to step S170 when turned on twice and to step S174 when turned on three times. But,
Otherwise, the process returns to step S158. As a result, when the process proceeds to step S166, it is determined whether "credit counter-5" is "0" or more in step S166. When it is determined that "credit counter-5" is "0" or more, in step S168. Fig. 7 after setting "credit counter-5" in the credit counter
The process moves to step S178 of 6. When it is determined that is not "0" or more, the process returns to step S158.

When the process proceeds to step S170, it is determined in step S170 whether "credit counter-10" is "0" or more. If it is determined that "credit counter-10" is "0" or more, "credit counter-10" is determined. −
After "10" is set in the credit counter, the process proceeds to step S180 in FIG. However, if it is determined that it is not "0" or more, the process returns to step S158. When the process proceeds to step S174, the step S17
In step 4, it is determined whether or not the "credit counter-15" is "0" or more. When it is determined that the value is "0" or more, the "credit counter-15" is set in the credit counter in step S176. Figure 76
Then, the process proceeds to step S182. However, if it is determined that it is not "0" or more, the process returns to step S158.

FIG. 77 shows a detailed control processing procedure of the ball payout processing in step S142 of FIG. This ball payout process is a process of paying out a prize ball according to a winning combination as a real ball or a credit. When this process is started, first,
In step S200, it is determined whether the auto / manual switch 28 is in the auto state. As a result, when it is determined that it is not in the automatic state,
After shifting to step S210 and transmitting the number of discharged prize balls to the prize ball discharge control device 450, the process proceeds to step S102 (FIG. 73) of the main process of FIG.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the automatic state is set, the number of discharged prize balls is added to the number of credits in step S202, and the process proceeds to step S204. In step S204, it is determined whether or not the number of credits (for example, 250) is full, and when it is determined that it is not full, the process directly proceeds to step S102 of the main process of FIG. However, when it is determined that it is full, step S
In step 206, the number of prize balls exceeding the number of credits is set as the number of discharged balls, and in the next step S208, the number of discharged balls is transmitted to the discharge control device 450, and then in step S of the main process of FIG.
Move to 102.

78 to 84, prize ball discharge control device 45 is shown.
The procedure of sphere uptake control processing performed by 0 is shown. Of these, FIG. 78 shows a manual ball capturing control processing procedure, and FIG. 79 shows a spherical ball capturing control processing procedure. FIG. 80 is a manual “5” capture control processing procedure, FIG. 81 is a manual “10” capture control processing procedure, and FIG. 82 is a manual “15” capture control processing.
It is a control process procedure of acquisition. FIG. 83 is a procedure for controlling the capture of spheres when the number of spheres for capturing is “10” or more and less than “15”, and FIG. 84 is “5” or more for capturing spheres and “10” is satisfied. It is a control processing procedure of sphere uptake when there is no. This ball capture control process is divided into a bet ball capture process in the manual state and a ball capture process in the automatic state. When this acquisition control process is started, first,
After performing the initial process in step S300 of FIG. 78, the process proceeds to step S302. Then, the step S
At 302, it is determined whether the auto / manual switch 28 is in the auto state. As a result, when it is determined that the automatic state is not set, the process proceeds to step S304 to perform the manual process, and when it is determined that the automatic state is set, the process proceeds to step S332 (FIG. 79) to perform the automatic process.

When it is determined in step S302 that the automatic mode is not set, and the process proceeds to step S304, the game switch 5 is turned on (O) in step S304.
N) is determined. As a result of the judgment,
If it is not on, the process returns to step S302.
Is ON, the process proceeds to step S306, and it is further determined whether or not the discharge completion flag Fg is "1". If not, the process returns to step S302 and is "1". If so, the process moves to step S308 to capture the bet ball as a real ball, and the shutter solenoid 65
Turn on a. Then, after that, in step S312,
After shifting to S314, the first and second intake sensors 63 (SW
₁₆ ) and 64 (SW ₁₇ ) to count the taken-in balls, and the process proceeds to step S316. Then, in step S316, it is determined whether or not the count value by the first capture sensor 63 (SW ₁₆ ) is "15". If the result of the determination is "15", the shutter solenoid 65a is turned off in step S322, and the next step S322 is performed.
After the count of the first capture sensor 63 (SW ₁₆ ) is cleared at 324, the process proceeds to step S326. Then, in steps S326 to S330, it is determined how many times (ON) the capturing switch 24 has been turned on among 1 to 3 times, and when the capturing switch 24 is turned on once, the process of "5 capturing" of FIG. When it is turned on twice, the process of "taking in 10" of FIG. 81 is executed. When it is turned on three times, "15 of FIG.
The processing is shifted to the processing of "incorporation of individual pieces", but if none of them, the processing returns to step S326.

On the other hand, if the result of determination in step S316 is not "15", step S31
8. Go to S320 in order and see if there are more than 10
It is determined whether the number is “5” or more. As a result of the judgment,
If "10" or more and less than "15", then "5" in FIG.
When the number of pieces is "5" or more and less than "10", the processing is shifted to "5" pieces of FIG. 84. It returns to step S316. When it is determined in step S302 that the automatic state is set and when the process proceeds to step S332 in FIG. 79, it is determined in step S332 whether or not the credit (storage memory) in the RAM 441b is full, and the credit must be full. If so, the process proceeds to step S334, and if full, the process illustrated in FIG.
Return to step S302. In step S334, it is determined whether or not the discharge completion flag Fg is "1" (the prize ball discharge is finished), and it is not "1" (the prize ball discharge is not finished). When it is determined that
8 is returned to step S302, and when it is determined that the value is "1" (prize ball discharge is completed), step S302
After the shutter solenoid 65a is turned on, the taking-in solenoid 67a is turned on, and the first taking-in sensor 63 is counted in 336 to S340, the step S34 is performed.
Move to 2. In step S342, it is determined whether or not the credit count has reached "250". As a result, when it is determined that the number has not reached “250”, the count by the first capture sensor 63 is transmitted to the main control device 200 as a credit count in step S352, and the process returns to step S302 in FIG. 78. But "25
If it is determined that the value reaches "0", the shutter solenoid 65a is turned off (step S346).
Move to. Then, in step S346, it is determined whether or not the detection by the second capture sensor 64 (SW17) is in the ball-free state. When it is determined that the ball-free state is reached, the process proceeds to step S348 and the capture is performed. Solenoid 6
7a is turned off, and the credit count is set to "250" in the next step S350.
To 00. Then, after that, step S in FIG.
Return to 302.

When the process proceeds from step S326 to step S400 in FIG. 80, the second intake solenoid 67a is turned on in step S400 and the process proceeds to step S402. Then, in step S402
After waiting for the count value of the counter of the second capture sensor 64 (SW ₁₇ ) to become “5”, the step S404
In step S406, the second take-in solenoid 67a is turned off (OFF) in the next step S406. Then, step S
At 408, the count value of the counter of the first capture sensor 63 (SW ₁₆ ) is set to "10", and the next step S41
When the shutter solenoid 65a is turned on at 0, as shown in FIG.
Then, the process proceeds to step S310. Then, the step S
After waiting for the discharge completion flag Fg to become "1" at 310, the process proceeds to step S312. Step S32
8 to step S420 of FIG. 81,
In step S420, the second intake solenoid 67a is turned on (ON), and the process proceeds to step S422. Then, in step S422, the second capture sensor 64 (SW
_After waiting for the count value of the counter in ₁₇ ) to become “10”, the process proceeds to step S424 and the main controller 2
Send the completion signal of 10 captures to 00, and the next step S
At 426, the second intake solenoid 67a is turned off (OFF).
To Next, in step S428, the shutter solenoid 65a is turned on, and in the next step S430, the count value between the first intake sensors 63 (SW ₁₆ ) is set to "5", and the flow shifts to step S310 in FIG. Then, in step S310, the discharge completion flag Fg is "1".
After waiting until, the process proceeds to step S312 in FIG. From the above step S330 to step S4 of FIG.
When the process shifts to step S40, the second intake solenoid 67a is turned on in step S420, and then step S40 is performed.
Move to 442. Then, in step S442, the second
After waiting for the count value of the counter of the take-in sensor 64 (SW ₁₇ ) of “15” to reach “15”, the process proceeds to step S444 and a completion signal of taking in 15 pieces is sent to the main control device 200, and the next step S446. Then, the second intake solenoid 67a is turned off. Then, step S4
At 48, the shutter solenoid 65a is turned on, as shown in FIG.
Then, the process proceeds to step S310. Then, the step S
After waiting for the discharge completion flag Fg to become "1" at 310, the routine proceeds to step S312 in FIG.

When the processing shifts from the step S318 to the processing shown in FIG. 83, it is determined in steps S450 and S452 whether the intake switch 24 has been turned on once or twice, and turned on once. If it is determined to be ON), the process proceeds to step S454 to perform "5" capture processing, and if it is determined to be turned ON (ON) twice, to perform "10" capture processing, step S46.
Go to 4. As a result, when the process proceeds to step S454, the "first capture sensor 6
The value of "3 (SW ₁₆ ) count value-5" is replaced with "the first intake sensor 63 (SW ₁₆ ) count value", and the intake solenoid 67a is turned on (ON) in the next step S456.
Then, the process proceeds to step S458. Then, after waiting for the count value of the second capture sensor 64 to reach "5" in step S458, the process proceeds to step S460 to send a completion signal of "5" capture to the main control device 200. , In the next step S462, the intake solenoid 67a
Turn off. Then, after that, the process proceeds to step S310 in FIG. 78, waits for the discharge completion flag Fg to become “1”, and then step S312 in FIG.
Move to.

On the other hand, when the process proceeds to step S464, "first fetch sensor 63 (S
The count value -10 value of "the W ₁₆₎ replaced by the count value of the" first intake sensor 63 (SW _16), were allowed to turn on the intake solenoid 67a at the next step S466,
The process moves to step S468. Then, the step S4
At 68, after waiting for the count value of the second capture sensor 64 to reach "10", the process proceeds to step S470 to send a completion signal of "10" capture to the main control device 200, and then at step S472. Then, the second intake solenoid 67a is turned off. Then, step S31 of FIG.
After shifting to 0 and waiting for the discharge completion flag Fg to become "1", shifts to step S312 in the figure. When the process proceeds from step S320 to step S480 in FIG. 84, the acquisition switch 24 is operated at step S480.
Is turned on once, and then the process proceeds to step S482. Then, substituting the value of "count value of the first intake sensor 63 (SW ₁₆₎ -5" at the step S482 to "count value of the first intake sensor 63 (SW _16)", the next step S484 Then, the second intake solenoid 67a is turned on (ON), and then the process proceeds to step S486.
Then, after waiting for the count value of the second intake sensor 64 to become "5" in the step S486, the step S486 is performed.
Moving to 488, a completion signal of "5" intake is sent to the main control device 200, and the second intake solenoid 67a is turned off in the next step S490. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S310 in FIG. 78, waits for the discharge completion flag Fg to become “1”, and then step S312 in FIG.
Move to.

FIG. 85 shows a procedure of prize ball discharge control processing performed by the prize ball discharge control device 450. This prize ball discharge control process is a process for discharging prize balls when a winning combination is established as a result of the variable display game. First, step S500.
After waiting for the discharge signal at step S502, the process proceeds to step S502. Then, in step S502, the discharge number is read, in the next step S504, the discharge number is added to the count value of the discharge counter, and the process proceeds to step S506. Next, in step S506, the signal of the discharge completion flag Fg = 1 is sent to the main controller 200. This discharge flag Fg
The signal of = 1 becomes the take-in permission signal of the next bet ball. Then, after waiting for the discharge condition to be OK in step S508, the process proceeds to step S510 to turn on the first to fourth prize ball discharge solenoids 445 to 448, and then to the first step in the next step S512. ~ Fourth prize ball discharge sensor 44
1 to 444 to perform counting, and step S514
Move to.

In step S514, it is determined whether or not there is an abnormality in the discharge, and if there is no abnormality, the process proceeds to step S516 and the count value by the first to fourth discharge sensors 441 to 444 is the specified number (read in step S502). Discharge amount) is determined. As a result, if not reached, the process returns to step S510. However, if it has reached
In step S518, the first to fourth prize ball discharge solenoids 4
45 to 448 are turned off (OFF), and the next step S5
At 20, the number of discharges is subtracted from the number of discharges, and the process returns to step S500. When it is determined in step S514 that the discharge is abnormal, the process proceeds to step S522, the first to fourth prize ball discharge solenoids 445 to 448 are turned off (OFF), and in the next step S524, the discharge completion flag Fg = Send a signal of 0 to the main controller 200,
It returns to step S514.

FIG. 86, FIG. 87 and FIG. 88 show the procedure of ball removal control processing of the game machine 1, which is carried out based on a command from the central control device 2000. Among them, FIG. 86 is a procedure of ball removal processing performed by the central control device 2000, FIG. 87 is a procedure of ball removal processing performed by the main control device 200, and FIG. 88 is a prize ball discharge control device 400.
This is the ball removing process performed by B. This ball removal control process is a process in which the game device 1 is removed based on a ball removal command from the central management device 2000. When it is determined in step S610 of the processing of the central management device 2000 that the ball removal command switch has been turned on (ON), the process proceeds to step S612, and a ball removal command signal is transmitted to the main control device 200 of the corresponding game device 1. . This transmission process returns to step S612 and is continuously performed until it is determined in step S614 that the reply signal has been sent from the main control device 200 of the corresponding gaming device 1. On the main control device 200 side of the gaming device 1, in step S620, the central management device 2000
Judgment whether or not the ball removal command signal from
If it is determined that it has been received, the process proceeds to step S622,
A ball removal command signal is transmitted to the prize ball ejection control device 450.
Then, after waiting for a reply from the prize ball discharging device 450 in the next step S624, the process proceeds to step S626 to send a reply signal to the central management device 2000. On the side of the prize ball discharge control device 450, it is determined in step S630 whether or not the prize balls are being discharged. If not, the process proceeds to step S632. Then, in step S632, it is determined whether or not the ball removal command signal from the main control device 200 is received. When it is determined that the ball removal command signal is received, in step S632 it is confirmed whether the ball removal command signal from the main control device 200 is received. The signal is returned to the main control device 200. After that, the process moves to step S636 and the ball removing process is performed.

FIG. 89 shows the procedure of the control process performed by the prize ball ejection control device 450. This processing is to perform control processing for ejecting prize balls. When this processing is started, first, overflow processing is performed in step S700. Then, if it is determined in the next step S702 that the overflow switch is turned on (ON), the process proceeds to step S704 to save the memory used, and then the next step S70.
In step 6, the first to fourth prize ball discharging solenoids 445 to 448 are turned off (OFF), and the process proceeds to step S708.

In step S708, it is determined whether or not the ball-box detector 35 is turned on. As a result, when it is determined that the gate solenoid 32b is on (ON), the gate solenoid 32b is turned on (O) in step S710.
N) and the process moves to step S712. Then, in step S712, it is determined whether or not the overflow switch 54 is on (ON). If it is not on (ON), wait for the time to elapse in step S714, and then in step S716, the gate solenoid 3
2b is turned off (OFF) and the process proceeds to step S720, but if it is turned on (ON), the process returns to step S708.

On the other hand, if the ball-box detector 35 has not been turned on (ON) in step S708, step S71.
At 8, the overflow switch 54 (SW ₁₅ ) turns on (O
After waiting for N), the process moves to step S720. Then, when the process proceeds to step S720, the step S720
The save memory is read in 720, and the next step S722
And restart the process. It should be noted that, as a display that makes it easy for the player to understand the flow of the game, the operation of various switches, and the like, the following modified examples can be considered. As a display for clarifying the effective time of the pressing operation of the stop switches 22a, 22b, 22c, a stop switch effective display lamp may be arranged around each of the stop switches 22a, 22b, 22c and turned on when the lamps are effective. Alternatively, the buttons of the stop switches 22a, 22b, 22c may be made to emit light by turning on an internal lamp when the button is valid.

When an overflow or a hemisphere occurs, the prize ball removing switch 33 may be made to emit light by turning on a lamp therein. The rotation of the remaining drum may be slowed down in order to increase the expectation of a big chance at the time of reach. For example, an intake ball shortage lamp may be provided on one side of the upper plate 25, and may be turned on or blinked when the intake balls run short or run out. The current number of prize balls may be displayed on the liquid crystal television 14 during a big chance or a single bonus. When the game is completed, all the lamps other than the necessary lamps, for example, the lamps other than the liquid crystal television 14, may be turned off.

The liquid crystal television 14 may display the game explanation of the big chance in the order of progress.

[Second Embodiment] FIG. 90 is a perspective view of a ball take-in mechanism as a second embodiment of the game apparatus 1. In this embodiment, the ball introduction gutter 510 is used to make the game play faster.
If it is confirmed that there are 3 units of balls (for example, 5 balls per unit), the game can be started by operating the start switch 23 immediately after turning on the capture switch 24. .. The taking-in of balls (wagering balls) is started when the taking-in switch 24 is turned on and is completed by the end of the game.

In the description of this embodiment, the same components as those in the first embodiment are designated by the same reference numerals as those in the first embodiment to avoid redundant description. The shutter solenoid 65a in this embodiment is provided with a shutter member 65c whose one end is connected to an operating rod 65b of the shutter solenoid 65a. The shutter member 65c has an intermediate portion rotatably supported above the ball introducing trough 510 by a support shaft 65d, and has a shutter piece 65e bent downward at the tip thereof to form an upper wall portion of the ball introducing trough 510. It is adapted to be appropriately fitted into the ball introducing trough 510 through a slit hole 514 provided in the.

The shutter device 65 is constructed in this way, and normally the shutter solenoid 65a is demagnetized and its operating rod 65b is stretched by a restoring spring (not shown) wound around the operating rod 65b. The shutter member 65c.
The shutter piece 65e at the tip is fitted in the ball introducing trough 510 to close the entrance passage of the ball introducing trough 510. However, at the same time when the game switch 5 is turned on, the shutter solenoid 65a
Is excited to move the operating rod 65b to the operating rod 65b.
The return spring (not shown) wound around b contracts against the extension force, and the tip side of the shutter member 65c rises accordingly, and the shutter piece 65e at the tip releases from the ball introduction trough 510. The entrance passage into the introduction trough 510 is opened. Each time the capture switch 24 is turned on, the capture device 67 operates and the second capture sensor 64 (SW ₁₇ ) counts and detects one unit (for example, five) balls. It is designed to be captured. In other words, one unit (for example, 5) of the acquisition switch 24 is turned on for one unit (for example, 5 units), two units of the ON (ON) operation is set for 2 units (for example, 10 units), and three times is turned on (ON). By operation, 3 units (for example, 15 units) are taken in.

After a lapse of a certain time from the time when the take-in switch 24 is turned on, the shutter solenoid 65a is turned off (OFF), the leading end side of the shutter member 65c is raised and returned, and the shutter piece 65e at the leading end is slit. The next ball can be introduced by leaving the inside of 514 and opening the entrance passage of the ball introducing trough 510. In the case of this embodiment, there may be 3 units (for example, 5 units per unit) of balls in the ball introduction trough 510 due to the count detection of the first intake sensor 63 without waiting for the completion of the capturing of the balls. If it is confirmed, the variable display game is started by operating the start switch 23, and the capturing of the ball is completed during the game.

In this embodiment, the number of spheres flowing into the sphere introduction trough 510 is detected and counted by the first intake sensor 63 (the counter is separately provided), while the intake sphere is detected by the second intake sensor. The number of detections (counters are separately provided) by 64, and the number of counts by the second intake sensor 64 is subtracted from the number of counts by the first intake sensor 63, and the difference in the ball introduction trough 510 You can always keep track of the number of balls.

In this embodiment, as described above, as long as it is confirmed that there are 3 units (for example, 15 balls) in the ball introducing trough 510, the game can be started and the take-in switch can be used. Since the taking-in is completed from the time when the 24 is turned on until the end of the variable display game, the game can be played earlier because the game can be played without waiting for the completion of taking-in of the bet balls. Before operating the capture switch 24,
When the settlement / completion switch 29 is operated, the take-in device 67 and the switching device 68 are operated, and all the balls in the upper tray 25 and the ball introduction trough 510 are collected in the lower tray 32.

In the above description of this embodiment,
It was possible to capture balls (betting balls) and start the game, provided that it was confirmed that there were 3 units of balls (for example, 15 balls) in the ball introducing trough 510.
The game may be allowed to start on the condition that there is at least one unit of ball in 10. Further, one take-in switch 24 is provided, and a bet ball is taken in by one unit each time the take-in switch 24 is turned on (ON), but one unit (for example, five balls) is taken in. A desired betting ball is provided by providing three kinds of uptake switches, an uptake switch for 2 units (for example, 10 pieces) and an uptake switch for 3 units (for example, 15 pieces). You may make it take in by one operation of an intake switch. Further, the bet balls may not be captured by the real balls, but may be captured from the credits by the credit method.

[Third Embodiment] FIG. 91 is a perspective view of a ball take-in mechanism according to a third embodiment of the gaming machine 1. In this embodiment, as in the case of the second embodiment, if it is confirmed that there are 3 units of balls (for example, 5 balls per unit) in the ball introduction trough 510, the take-in switch 24
Immediately after turning on the switch, start switch 2
The game can be started even if 3 is operated. The taking-in of balls (betting balls) is started when the start switch 23 is turned on and is completed by the end of the game.

Since the mechanism of the ball introducing trough 510, the shutter device 65, the intake device 67, the switching device 68 and the like in this embodiment are the same as those in the second embodiment, the same reference numerals as those used in the second embodiment are attached. Therefore, redundant description of FIG. 91 will be avoided. Also in this embodiment, the shutter device 6 is normally operated.
5 is turned off (OFF), and the entrance passage of the ball introduction gutter 510 is closed. Then, when the game switch 5 is turned on, the shutter device 65 is turned on to open the entrance passage of the ball introduction trough 510, so that the balls in the upper plate 25 enter the ball introduction trough 510 via the entrance passage. It is in a state where it can flow in. Therefore, in this state, if a ball is supplied into the upper plate 25, the ball reaches the ball introducing trough 510 through the inlet passage, and the first ball reaches the intake device 67. It will be stopped. In this state, capture switch 2
When 4 is turned on, it is considered that 1 unit (for example, 5 balls), up to 3 units of balls (wagering balls) are taken in per one ON operation, The number of captured images is displayed on the liquid crystal television 14. Then, based on the ON signal of the take-in switch 24, the shutter device 65 is operated and the ball introduction display 51 is activated after a predetermined time.
The 0 entrance passage is blocked, and it is considered that the ball (betball) has been captured. The shutter device 65 closes the entrance passage of the ball introduction trough 510 when it is considered that the ball (betball) has been taken in.
This is to prevent a foreign object from being inserted into and mischievous from the entrance passage.

Also in this embodiment, if it is confirmed by the count detection of the first capture sensor 63 that there are 3 units of balls in the ball introduction trough 510, without waiting for the completion of the ball capture, the start is started. The variable display game is started by operating the switch 23, and the capturing of the balls is completed during the game. Also in this embodiment, the number of spheres flowing into the sphere introduction gutter 510 is determined by the first intake sensor 6
3 is detected and counted (counters are separately), while the captured sphere is detected and counted by the second capture sensor 64 (counters are separately) and counted by the first capture sensor 63. The number counted by the second capture sensor 64 is subtracted from the number, and the difference allows the number of balls in the ball introducing trough 510 to be constantly grasped.

In this embodiment, as described above, if it is confirmed that there are 3 units (for example, 15 balls) in the ball introduction trough 510, the game can be started and the start switch 23 Since the loading is completed from the time when the ON operation is performed to the end of the variable display game, the game can be played earlier because the game can be played without waiting for the completion of the loading of the bet balls. If the settlement / completion switch 29 is operated before the start switch 23 is operated, the intake device 67 and the switching device 68 are operated, and all of the upper plate 25 and the ball introduction trough 510 are collected in the lower plate 32. It

In the description of this embodiment, it is confirmed that 3 units (for example, 15 balls) of balls are contained in the ball introduction trough 510, and the balls (betting balls) are taken in and the game is started. Although allowed, the game may be allowed to start on the condition that there is at least one unit of ball in the ball introduction trough 510. Further, one take-in switch 24 is provided, and a bet ball is taken in one unit each time the take-in switch 24 is turned on once (ON), but for one unit (for example, five) , A three-unit (for example, 15) take-in switch and a three-unit (for example, 15) take-in switch are provided, and a desired betting ball is set. You may make it take in by one operation of an acquisition switch.

[Fourth Embodiment] FIG. 92 is a perspective view of a ball take-in mechanism according to a fourth embodiment of the gaming machine 1. In this embodiment, for example, 3 units (for example, 5 units per unit)
A credit function (a function for capturing and storing in advance) having an upper limit of (pieces) is provided, and a bet is made for each unit from the credit (memory) each time the capture switch 24 is turned on. By taking in (reducing) the sphere, the game is played faster. The spheres are taken into the credits (memories) from the time when the start switch 23 is turned on until the end of the variable display game, and the number of the credits (the number of memories) is the liquid crystal television 14. Is displayed on the screen (also serving as the credit number display section).

Since the mechanism of the ball introducing trough 510, the shutter device 65, the intake device 67, the switching device 68 and the like in this embodiment are the same as those in the second and third embodiments, the second and third embodiments will be described. The same reference numerals as those used in the third embodiment are attached to avoid duplicate description of FIG. In this embodiment, the shutter device 65 is normally off and the entrance passage of the ball introducing trough 510 is closed.
The balls in the upper tray 25 are prevented from flowing into the ball introducing trough 510.

In this state, the balls are fed into the upper plate 25,
When the game switch 5 is turned on, the shutter device 65 is turned on (O by the prize ball discharge control device 450).
N) and the capturing device 67 and the switching device 68.
Is turned on, and the ball in the upper plate 25 becomes the ball introduction gutter 51.
0 and the recovery passage 512 are taken in and recovered in advance. The recovery ball (capture ball) is the second capture sensor 6
4, the detection count (actual count is performed by the microcomputer 451 (FIG. 69)) is stored in the RAM 451b of the microcomputer 451 as a credit, and the stored number is stored in the liquid crystal television 14 (credit). It is displayed on the screen of the number display section). Then, when the count reaches “15”, the control device 450 turns off the capturing device 67 and the switching device 68, and collects (captures) the ball.
Is stopped, and when the count number by the first intake sensor 63 reaches “30”, the shutter device 65 is turned off (OFF), and the entrance passage of the ball introducing trough 510 is closed again. Therefore, at this time, the number of stored balls of “15” is stored in the credit, and the ball introduction gutter 510 is stored.
This means that "15" spheres remain inside. When the take-in switch 24 is turned on in this state, one unit (for example, 5
Up to 3 units of balls (wagering balls) are subtracted (acquired) from the credits (memory in the RAM 451b), and the number of credits after the subtraction is (memory number) LCD TV 14 (credit number display unit). ) Is displayed.

In this state, if the start switch 23 (variable display game start operation section) is turned on (ON),
The variable display game is started by the main control device 200, and at the same time, the shutter device 65 is turned on (ON) by the prize ball discharge control device 450, and the capturing device 6 is activated.
7 and the switching device 68 are turned on (ON), and the number of balls subtracted (acquired) from the credit as the bet ball is supplemented in the credit and the ball introduction trough 510, respectively. Then, at the time of supplementation, the shutter device 65 and the intake device 67 are returned to the off state (OFF) by the prize ball discharge control device 450, respectively, and the inflow of the balls into the credit and the ball introduction trough 510 is stopped. To be done.

As described above, when the take-in switch 24 is operated, the betting ball is instantly subtracted from the credit and taken in, and the start switch 23 is immediately turned on.
A variable display game can be performed by an operation, and by turning on the start switch 23, the number of balls subtracted from the credit and taken in as a bet ball is supplemented in the credit and the ball introduction trough 510. Therefore, the game can be started earlier without taking a lot of time for capturing the bet balls.

Also in this embodiment, the number of spheres flowing into the sphere introduction trough 510 is detected by the first intake sensor 63 and counted (the actual count is the microcomputer 451).
(FIG. 69). On the other hand, the captured sphere is detected and counted by the second capture sensor 64 (actual counting is performed by the microcomputer 451 (FIG. 69)), and the number of counts by the first capture sensor 63 is calculated. The number counted by the second intake sensor 64 is subtracted, and the difference allows the number of balls in the ball introducing trough 510 to be constantly grasped. In this embodiment, as described above, the balls are previously taken in as credits, and the bet ball amount is instantly subtracted from the credits and taken in by the ON (ON) operation of the take-in switch 24. ON of capture switch 24 (O
N) The game can be started immediately after the operation. In this embodiment, the microcomputer 451 constituting the prize ball ejection control device 450 can be taken in as a bet ball at the time of the next game, for example, by activating at least the intake device 67 and the switching device 68 during the previous game. A leading-ball capturing means for preliminarily capturing the sphere, a leading-ball counting means for counting the spheres captured by the leading-ball capturing means, and a leading-ball storage for storing the count value counted by the leading-ball counting means. Means, a bet ball number reducing means for reducing the designated bet ball number based on the operation of the take-in switch 24 (FIG. 1) from the storage of the number of taken-in balls in the leading ball storage means, and the start switch 23 after the bet ball number is reduced. (Variable display game start operation section) is provided.

By operating the settlement / completion switch 29 before turning on the capture switch 24, the shutter device 65 is switched off (OFF) and the capture device 67 is switched on (ON). The device 68 is converted to the OFF state, and all the balls in the upper plate 25 and the ball introducing trough 510 are collected in the lower plate 32, and the number of balls remaining in the credit is awarded. Ball discharge control device 45
By a command from 0, it is returned to the lower tray 32 through the upper tray 25, the ball introduction trough 510 and the return trough 511. In the above description of this embodiment, only 3 units (for example, 15 balls) are stored in the credit, but any number of balls may be stored. Further, a part of the balls that can be taken in as a bet ball in the next game may be collected before the start of the previous game or after the end of the previous game.

[Fifth Embodiment] FIG. 93 shows a ball take-in mechanism of the fifth embodiment as a partial vertical front view of a game machine.
In this embodiment, a sprocket is used to pick up the ball so that the ball can be taken in smoothly.

As shown in FIG. 93, the upper plate 2 of the gaming machine 1
The sphere separation chamber 520 is provided at the upper end of the sphere introduction gutter 510 communicating with the sphere 5.
Is provided, and the sphere introduction sprocket 530 is housed in the sphere separation chamber 520 so as to be rotatable by the driving force of the motor 540 (in this embodiment, rotatable in the clockwise direction). The sphere introduction sprocket 530 includes a plurality of sphere accommodating portions 531 that can accommodate the spheres one by one at equal angular intervals along the outer periphery thereof. In addition, an intake sensor 535 (SW30) is installed in the passage portion of the ball introduction trough 510 directly below the ball separation chamber 520, and a branch portion of the return passage 511 and the recovery passage 512 further below the passage sensor 535 (SW30) is for switching these passages. Switching device 68 is installed. Further, in the portion directly above the take-in switch 24 on the front surface of the game device 1, a take-in number display section for displaying the number of balls taken in which are counted and counted by the take-in sensor 540 (counters are separately provided). 545 is provided. Further, although not shown in the drawings, an intake sensor A (not shown) for detecting the fifth sphere on the upstream side is installed in the portion of the sphere introduction trough 510 on the upstream side of the separation chamber 520. The sphere taking-in mechanism according to this embodiment is configured as described above, and the sphere taking-in is performed as follows.

That is, when the player wants to take in a bet ball, if the take-in switch 24 is turned on, a motor (not shown) is activated based on the ON operation, and the motor for introducing the ball is introduced. The sprocket 530 is rotated clockwise in the figure. Along with the rotation, the upper plate 2
The ball in 5 is 1 in the ball housing portion 531 of the sprocket 530.
They are housed and held one by one and transferred to the downstream side of the ball introduction gutter 510. At the time of taking in the ball, the switching device 68 is in the OFF state, the recovery passage 512 side is opened, and the ball transferred to the ball introducing sprocket 530 is detected by the take-in sensor 535 (the counter is counted). After that, it is collected (collected as a betting ball) below the back side of the game device 1 via the collection gutter 512. Each time the take-in switch 24 is turned on, the sprocket 530 for introducing a ball takes one unit (for example, five) as a bet ball, and one unit of the ball is taken by the take-in sensor 535. When the count is detected, the motor (not shown) is stopped and the sprocket 530 is stopped. Then, the captured number is displayed on the captured number display 545. In this way, the number of balls to be taken in as a bet ball by one ON (ON) operation of the take-in switch 24 is one unit (for example, 5), and two units (two units) if the ON (ON) operation is performed twice. For example, 10 pieces, 3 if 3 times of ON operation
It becomes a unit (for example, 15 pieces).

According to this embodiment, the betting balls are separated from the upper plate 25 one by one by the ball taking-in sprockets 530 and are surely taken into the ball introducing trough 510.

FIG. 94 shows a plan view of a first modified example of the ball take-in mechanism of the fifth embodiment. In this modification, a pair of sphere-introducing sprockets 53 are provided in a sphere separation chamber (not shown).
The motors 540 and
It is installed so that it can be rotated. Then, on the downstream side of the upper plate 25, the balls in the upper plate 25 are placed in the ball separating chamber 520.
Two ball passages 25d, 25d leading inside are provided. According to this modification, the sprocket 5 for introducing the ball is
The balls in the upper plate 25 can be taken into the ball introducing trough 510 at a speed twice as fast as the case of using one 30. Moreover, since the pair of sphere introduction sprockets 530 are out of phase so that the positions of the sphere accommodating portions 531 do not coincide with each other, it is possible to reliably take in the spheres one by one so as not to bite the spheres. it can.

Although not shown, the number of the sprocket 530 for taking in the ball installed in the sphere separation chamber may be three or more. In that case, the sprocket for picking up the ball 5
According to the number of 30, the ball passage 25d, the first intake sensor 25g, and the like are provided. Further, as a second modification, as shown in FIGS.
At the position immediately before the ball accommodating portion 531 of each ball intake sprocket 530 can come into contact with the ball introduction trough 510, an intake sensor 535,
If 535 is installed, it is possible to more reliably detect and count the spheres taken into the sphere introduction trough 510 by the sphere taking-in sprocket 530. As a third modification, as shown in FIG. 99, the upper side of the entrance portion of the upper plate 25 to the ball separation chamber 520 (in the case of this embodiment, the ball intake sprocket 530 to the ball separation chamber 520 is Since the rotation direction of the inlet portion is upward, it is on the upper side.) Therefore, it is advisable to form a gap 25e for facilitating entry of the ball into the ball accommodation portion 531 of the ball intake sprocket 530.

As a fourth modification, as shown in FIG. 100, a locking device for preventing the ball from being taken into the ball introducing trough 510 by rotating the ball taking-in sprocket 530 when the take-in switch 24 is not operated. 536 may be provided. For example, the lock device 536 includes a solenoid 536a and a lock member 536c that is rotated by the solenoid 536a about a pin 536b as an axis. 5
36a is demagnetized, and the tip of the lock member 536c enters into the sphere accommodating portion 51, and the sprocket 53 for taking in the sphere
Make sure to lock 0.

As a fifth modification, as shown in FIG. 101, a shutter device for preventing the ball from being taken into the ball introducing trough 510 by the ball taking-in sprocket 530 when the take-in switch 24 is not operated. The solenoid 537a is provided with a solenoid 537a and a shutter 537c connected to an operating rod of the solenoid 537a via a link 537b. The shutter 537c closes the entrance of the ball introduction trough 510.

[Sixth Embodiment] FIGS. 102 to 104 show
A cassette type ball capturing unit 510 is provided downstream of the upper plate 25.
Another example of the gaming device 1 with 0 attached is shown. Of these, FIG. 102 is a perspective view of the upper plate and a ball capturing unit attached to the upper plate, FIG. 103 is an exploded perspective view of the ball capturing unit, and FIG. 104 is an exploded side view of the ball capturing unit. Is. In this embodiment, as a ball capturing device of the gaming machine 1, a ball capturing unit 5100 is attached to the downstream side of the upper plate 25, and the upper plate 25 is attached by the ball capturing unit 5100.
The sphere inside was taken into the sphere introduction gutter 510. The ball capturing unit 5100 is a unit of a ball capturing device using two sprockets shown in the modified example of the fifth embodiment. The pair of front and back cases 5110A are integrated with each other. , 5110B, a pair of sprocket 530, 530 for rotatably housed in the ball separation chamber 5120 of the back case 5110B, and the sprocket 530,
A motor 5130 that rotationally drives 530 through a rotary member 5135, a lower end portion of the ball separation chamber 5120 and an upper end opening portion of the ball introduction trough 510 that communicate with each other through an opening portion 25f of the unit mounting portion 25A. Gutter 5131 and an intake sensor 513 installed upstream of the ball intake gutter 5131.
2 and. Then, at one side of the ball separation chamber 5120, openings 5121, 5121 are provided which communicate with the two ball passages 25d, 25d provided on the downstream side of the upper plate 25. Further, on the back side of the case 5111, an insertion member 5111 having an insertion portion 5112 at the tip thereof.
(Not shown in the drawing, but three in this embodiment) are provided.

On the other hand, the unit mounting portion 25A provided on the downstream side of the upper plate 25, to which the ball capturing unit 5100 is mounted, is formed in a shape that can be complementarily fitted with the shape of the back surface of the back case 5110B. ing. Further, the unit mounting portion 25A is provided with an insertion hole 25e into which the insertion portion 5112 of the insertion member 5111 on the back side of the back case 5110 is removably inserted and penetrates to the back side of the upper plate 25. Is being used. Further, a ball shortage display lamp 5110a is installed on the upper side of the front case 5110A to notify the shortage state of the taken-in balls. This ball capturing unit 51
00 and the unit mounting portion 25A of the upper tray 25 are configured as described above, and the ball capturing unit 5100 is attached to the unit mounting portion 25A of the upper tray 25 as follows. That is, the insertion portion 5112 of the insertion member 5111 on the back side of the ball capturing unit 5100 is the unit attachment portion 2
It is inserted and attached in the insertion hole 25e of 5A.

In the state of being attached in this way,
The openings 5121 and 5121 provided at one side of the ball separation chamber 5120 of the ball capturing unit 5100 have the upper plate 2
5 is connected to the two ball passages 25d, 25d on the downstream side, and the lower end opening of the ball intake gutter 5131 is in communication with the upper end opening of the gutter 510 for introducing the balls. And
The motor 5130 is operated each time the take-in switch 24 is turned on to turn on the sprocket 530 for taking in the ball.
530 is rotated in the clockwise direction in the figure, and the balls in the upper tray 25 are moved by 1 unit (for example, 5
Will be taken in each. In this embodiment, since the ball take-in device is unitized as the ball take-in unit 5100, the upper plate 25 can be easily attached to and detached from the downstream portion and can be easily maintained.

[Seventh Embodiment] FIGS. 105 and 106 show a seventh embodiment of the gaming machine 1 in which a cassette type ball taking-in unit 5200 different from that of the sixth embodiment is attached on the downstream side of the upper tray 25. An example is shown. Among them, FIG. 105 is a perspective view of the front part of the ball taking-in unit, and FIG. 106 is a partial vertical cross-sectional side view of the gaming device showing a mounting mechanism of the ball taking-in unit to the gaming device. In this embodiment, as a ball intake device of the gaming machine 1, a ball intake unit 5200 different from that of the sixth embodiment is attached on the downstream side of the upper plate 25, and the upper plate 25 is placed in the upper plate 25 by the ball intake unit 5200. Introducing a sphere of sphere 5
I took it in 10. In the case of this embodiment, it is attached to the downstream side end of the upper plate 25 by a butterfly harness 5140.

However, the ball taking-in system of the ball taking-in unit 5200 is a cam system different from that in the sixth embodiment, and is a case composed of a front side case and a back side case as in the sixth embodiment. 5210, a ball intake gutter 5220 provided in the case 5210, and a second intake sensor 5 provided downstream of the ball intake gutter 5220.
221 and a take-in device 5230 for taking in a ball that has flowed into the take-in gutter 5220 as a betting ball. And, the ball intake gutter 5220 includes a ball intake unit 5200.
Is attached to the unit mounting portion 25A on the downstream side of the upper tray 25, the upper end opening thereof communicates with the two ball passages 25d, 25d on the downstream side of the upper tray 25, and
The lower end opening communicates with the upper end opening of the ball introducing trough 510. In the case of this embodiment, the ball passage 25d on the downstream side and the ball introducing trough 51 on the intake unit 5200 side.
Reference numeral 0 indicates one line, and a first intake sensor 25g is installed at the downstream end of the ball passage 25d.

The intake device 5230 includes a solenoid 52.
31 and a link 5 to the operating rod of the solenoid 5231.
And a cam 5233 having an intermediate portion connected via 232. The base of the cam 5233 is rotatably supported by the pin 5233a, and the tip of the cam 5233 is retractable into the ball intake trough 5220. In the intake device 5230 configured as described above, the solenoid 5231 is normally on (ON) and the operating rod is raised, and as shown in FIG. 105, the tip of the cam 5233 has the ball introduction trough 5220. Enter the inside and grab the ball 52
The ball in 20 is locked so that it cannot flow down.
In this state, when the intake switch 24 is turned on (ON), the solenoid 5230 is turned off (OFF), whereby the actuation rod descends. As the cam 5233 descends, the tip of the cam 5233 descends and comes out of the ball intake gutter 5220, so that the balls in the ball intake gutter 5220 can flow down. Then, the acquisition switch 24 is turned on (O
N) One unit (for example, 5 units per unit) while the sphere is detected and counted by the second capture sensor 5221 for each operation.
Individual) and the solenoid 52
31 is turned on (ON) and the ball in the ball intake gutter 5220 is returned to a state where it cannot flow down.

[Eighth Embodiment] FIGS. 107 to 109 show
Another embodiment of the ball capturing mechanism and its modification will be described. Of these, FIG. 107 is a plan view of the upper plate of the eighth embodiment and a ball capturing mechanism provided on the downstream side thereof, FIG. 108 is a partial vertical sectional front view thereof, and FIG. 109 is a plan view of a modification thereof. . In this embodiment, a ball sheath case capable of accommodating a fixed amount of balls is used so that the balls in the upper plate 25 are taken into the ball introducing trough 510. That is, the ball capturing device 540 in this embodiment.
Reference numeral 0 is provided with a ball sheath case 5410 for accommodating a fixed number of balls in the upper tray 25 and transferring the balls to a ball guide trough 5480 communicating with the ball introduction trough 510, and a solenoid 5420 for operating the ball sheath case 5410. There is. The ball sheath case 541
No. 0 has its base end side rotatably supported by a pin 5411 and has its front end side (upper plate 25 side) and upper side open, and in the upper plate 25 through the front end side opening. The spheres are allowed to flow into the inside, accommodate a fixed number of the spheres, and be transferred to a sphere guide gutter 5480 communicating with the sphere introduction gutter 510 below the spheres. A ball stopper 5412 is provided above the tip of the ball sheath case 5410.

Further, the solenoid 5420 is provided with an operating rod that expands and contracts depending on its OFF (OFF) and ON (ON), and the operating rod is connected to the lower center of the ball sheath case 5410 via a connecting member. There is. The ball capturing device 5400 of this embodiment is configured as described above, and normally the solenoid 5420 is demagnetized and its operating rod is returned to the ascending position, so that the tip side of the ball sheath case 5410 is the surface of the upper plate 25 downstream. 25 up to the position
A certain number of balls inside the ball-sheath case 5410 are in a standby state. When the intake switch 24 is turned on in this state, the solenoid 542 is
0 actuating rod descends, thereby causing the bulb sheath case 5
The tip side of 410 is lowered and the balls in the ball sheath case 5410 flow down onto the ball guide trough 5480. At this time, the ball stopper 5412 at the tip is located at the downstream end of the upper plate 25, and the ball stopper 5412 prevents the ball in the upper plate 25 from moving down.

Then, when the intake detection sensor 5481 detects that all the balls in the ball-sheath case 5410 have been discharged, the solenoid 5420 is turned off (OF
Then, the tip side of the ball-sheath case 5410 is rotated and returned to the original raised position again. In this way, the sheath case 5
If the spheres are taken in using 410, the spheres can be taken together quickly. As a modified example of this embodiment, as shown in FIG.
One may be installed, and each may be separately rotated by a solenoid or the like. As described above, when three ball-sheath cases 5410 are used, it is preferable that each ball-sheath case 5410 accommodates one unit (for example, five) balls.

[Ninth Embodiment] FIGS. 110 and 111 show another embodiment of the ball take-in mechanism. Of them
FIG. 110 is a plan view of the upper plate of the ninth embodiment and a ball capturing mechanism provided on the downstream side thereof, and FIG. 111 is a partial vertical sectional front view thereof. In this embodiment, the sprocket is used in the horizontal direction to take in the sphere. As shown in the figure, the downstream side ball separation space 5510 of the upper plate 25 of the gaming device 1
A sprocket 5530 for taking in a ball is installed therein so as to be rotatable in a horizontal direction, and is rotated by a driving force of a motor 5520. This sprocket for taking in the ball 5
Holes 553 for picking up balls at equal angular intervals are provided on the outer peripheral portion of 530.
1 is provided.

Further, a ball guide trough 5540 communicating with the ball introduction trough 510 is provided at a downstream portion of the ball separation space 5510, and a ball detection sensor 55 is provided at an upstream portion of the guide trough 5540.
41 are arranged. Ball capture device 551 of this embodiment
0 is configured as described above, the motor 5520 is always stopped, and the portion of the sprocket 5530 other than the hole 5531 is a ball guide trough on the downstream side of the upper tray 25 (detailed illustration is omitted).
The ball in the upper plate 25 is stopped to flow down at a portion of the sprocket 5530 other than the hole 5531 so that it cannot flow down onto the ball guide trough 5540. When the take-in switch 24 is turned on in this state, the motor 5520 is operated and the sprocket 5530 is rotated. Along with the rotation, the portion of the hole 5531 of the sprocket 5530 becomes the upper plate 2
The ball at the outlet of the ball guide trough downstream of 5 is sequentially encountered, and at the time of the encounter, the ball at the exit of the ball guide trough flows down through the hole 5531 and onto the ball guide trough 5540. Then, the ball flown down on the ball guide gutter 5540 is detected and counted by the ball detection sensor 5531, and when the count number matches the bet ball number, the motor 5520 is stopped and the uptake of the ball is completed. Becomes

As described above, even if the sprocket 5530 is used in the horizontal direction, the ball can be easily taken in.

[Tenth Embodiment] FIGS. 112 and 113.
Shows another embodiment of the ball capturing mechanism. Of these, FIG. 112 is a plan view of the upper plate and a ball capturing mechanism installed on the downstream side thereof, and FIG. 113 is a partial vertical sectional front view thereof. In this embodiment, the sprocket is arranged so as to face the downstream side of the upper plate 25 and the sphere is taken in.
As shown in the figure, an intake sprocket 5630 is rotatably installed by a driving force of a motor 5640 so as to face an outlet of a ball guide gutter (detailed illustration is omitted) on the downstream side of the upper tray 25.

The sprocket 5630 for taking in the spheres is provided with sphere receiving holes 56 at equal angular intervals near the outer periphery on the front surface side.
31 is provided. Also, a ball guide gutter 565 communicating with the ball introduction gutter 510 is provided immediately below the upper tray 25 on the downstream side.
0 is set. A ball detection count 5641 is installed at the upstream end of the ball guide gutter 5650. The ball take-in device of this embodiment is constructed as described above, and the motor 5640 is always stopped so that the ball at the outlet of the ball guide gutter on the downstream side of the upper tray 25 cannot flow down onto the ball guide gutter 5650 below it. It is in a state. When the intake switch 24 is turned on in this state, the motor 5640
Is activated to rotate the sprocket 5630 for capturing balls,
Along with the rotation, the balls at the outlet of the ball guide gutter on the downstream side of the upper tray 25 sequentially enter the ball guide gutter 5650 one by one into the holes 5630 of the sprocket for picking up the sphere 5630 facing the outlet. Then, the ball that has reached the ball guide trough 5650 is detected and counted by the intake sensor 5641 and reaches the ball introduction trough 510 further downstream thereof. When the detection count of the take-in sensor 5641 matches the bet ball, the motor 5640 is stopped at that point and the take-in of the ball is completed. Thus, even if the sprocket is arranged so as to face the downstream side of the upper plate 25 and the sphere is taken in, the sphere can be taken in reliably and easily.

[Eleventh Embodiment] FIG. 114 shows a partial plan view of an intake device and a switching device installed on the downstream side of an upper plate as an eleventh embodiment of a ball intake mechanism. In this embodiment, a ball dropping lever is used to drop the ball on the downstream side of the upper plate 25 to the side and take it in. As shown in the figure, along the ball guide gutter 5710 on the downstream side of the upper plate 25,
A ball drop lever 5720 is rotatably installed by a motor (not shown). A ball stopper 5722 is bent at the tip of the ball drop lever 5720.
In addition, a ball detection sensor 5730 is installed at the entrance of the ball guide gutter 5710 on the downstream side of the upper tray 25, and a frame-shaped stopper 5711 for preventing the natural fall of the waiting ball on the inside of the ball guide gutter 5710. It is formed a little high.

The take-in device 5700 according to this embodiment is constructed as described above, the motor (not shown) is normally stopped, and the balls in the upper tray 25 flow into the ball guide gutter 5710. It has returned to the position where it can stand by. At this time, while the balls in the upper plate 25 are detected and counted by the ball detection sensor 5730, a fixed number, for example, 1 unit (for example, 1 unit 5) flows into and stands by. When the take-in switch 24 is turned on in this state, the motor is actuated and the ball drop lever 5720 is rotated clockwise in the figure, so that the ball on the ball guide trough 5710 is moved to the ball guide trough 5710.
Will be dropped inside and will flow down into the ball introduction trough 510 below.

Then, after that, the motor is stopped and the ball drop lever 5720 is pivotally returned to a fixed position by a return spring (not shown). After the rotation return, the balls in the upper plate 25 flow into the ball guide gutter 5710 and stand by. In this way, the acquisition switch 2
One unit of sphere is captured for each one ON operation of 4. The capturing device 5700 of this embodiment can also easily and reliably capture a ball.

[Twelfth Embodiment] FIG. 115 shows a vertical sectional front view of a sphere taking-in mechanism as another embodiment of the read-ahead system of the taking-in sphere. In the sphere uptake method in this embodiment,
The difference from the embodiment is that the first intake sensor 63 causes the sphere introduction gutter 510 to have 3 units of spheres (for example, 5 units per unit).
When it is confirmed that the number is present, the number is displayed on the display unit 5700 on the front surface of the game apparatus 1. Then, as long as the confirmation is made, it is considered that the number display of the display unit 5700 is reset at the time of the on (ON) operation of the capture switch 24 and the capture of the bet balls is completed,
Immediately, the start switch 23 can be turned on. At the same time, the take-in device 67 is operated to take in the bet balls. In this way, by adopting the pre-reading method of the take-in ball, the start switch 23 can be operated immediately after the taking-in switch 24 is turned on, and after waiting for the taking-in of the betting ball to be completed. You don't have to start.

[Thirteenth Embodiment] FIG. 116 shows a vertical sectional front view of a sphere taking-in mechanism as a read-ahead system of the taking-in sphere of the thirteenth embodiment. In this embodiment, the first capture sensor 6
Position 3 is located at the position of the fifth sphere. This first
It is confirmed by the take-in sensor 63 that there are five balls, and when the take-in switch 24 is turned on, the take-in device 67 operates to take in the five balls. The number of times the capture switch 24 is turned on (up to three times). The capture device 6
7 is activated and 5 pieces are taken in each time. The first capture sensor 63 is not limited to the position of the fifth sensor, but may be provided at two or three positions of the tenth sensor and the fifteenth sensor.

[Fourteenth Embodiment] FIG. 117 is a front view of another embodiment of the ball take-in device, which is a ball take-in mechanism using a ball-sheath case. In this embodiment, another example in which a sphere sheath case is used to take in a sphere will be described. As shown in the figure, the support shaft 5 is provided on the downstream side of the ball guide gutter 5810 on the downstream side of the upper tray 25.
A ball-sheath case 5820 rotated by a solenoid 5230 with an axis 821 as an axis is installed. The ball-sheath case 5820 has a U-shaped cross-section in which both the upstream and downstream ends and the upper side are open, and 15 balls are stored in the ball-sheath case 5820. And 5 from the downstream side
First and second shutter devices 5841 and 5842 are arranged at the tenth and tenth positions. Further, the ball stopper 58 is provided below the upstream end of the ball sheath case 5820.
43 is provided downward.

A ball detection sensor 5811 is installed at the downstream end of the ball guide gutter 5810, and a ball sheath case 5820 is provided.
A ball stopper piece 5820 is disposed on the downstream side of.
The ball take-in device 5800 is configured as described above, and the solenoid 5230 is normally turned off (OFF) to return the ball-sheath case 5820 to the home position by rotation. At this time, the position of the opening on the upstream side end of the ball sheath case 5820 coincides with the opening on the downstream side of the ball guide trough 5810, and the balls in the ball guide trough 5810 flow into the ball sheath case 5820. It is in the state of getting. On the other hand, this ball sheath case 5
The position of the opening at the downstream end of 820 is the ball stopper piece 582.
The sphere in the position 0 corresponds to the sphere introduction gutter 510.
It is in a state where it cannot flow in. And further,
The first and second shutter devices 5841 and 5842 are turned off (OFF), and those shutters are inserted into the ball-sheath case 5820.
It is in a state where the outflow of the balls on the upstream side of 1,5842 can be blocked.

When the intake switch 24 is turned on once in this state, the solenoid 5230 is turned on (O).
N), the ball-sheath case 5820 is rotated in the direction in which its downstream side descends, and the ball-sucking operation is performed. But that one
When turned on (ON), neither the first shutter device 5841 nor the second shutter device 5842 is turned on (ON), and only the five balls on the downstream side of the first shutter device 5841 are prevented from flowing down by the ball stopper piece 5850. The state will be released and it will be taken in by the ball introduction gutter 510. Then, after that, the solenoid 5230 is turned off, and the ball-sheath case 5820 is pivotally returned to the fixed position. Immediately after the return, the first and second shirt device 58
41 and 5842 are turned on, and the ball guide gutter 58
The balls in 10 flow into the ball-sheath case 5820, and the balls are replenished in the ball-sheath case 5820 again.
F) is performed and the original state is restored.

When the take-in switch 24 is turned on twice, the first shutter device 5841 is turned on during the ball taking-in operation of the ball-sheath case 5820, and 10 balls are put in the ball introducing trough 510. Is taken in and turned on three times, the first and second shirt devices 5841, 5842 are turned on during the ball taking-in operation of the ball-sheath case 5820 and 15 balls are put into the ball introducing trough 510. Will be captured. Then, after that, the sheath case 58
When the 20 is returned to the original state by rotation, the take-in switch 24 is turned on once (ON) to take in five balls, and the ball-sheath case 58 is returned to the original position as in the case of returning to the original position.
Balls will be replenished during 20. By using the ball capturing device 5800 of this embodiment, it is possible to easily and easily capture 5, 10, and 15 balls.

[Fifteenth Embodiment] FIGS. 118 to 120 show another embodiment of the take-in mechanism portion. Of these, FIG. 118 is a plan view of a sphere uptake mechanism in which one unit and two units of sphere uptake mechanism parts are arranged in parallel, and FIG. 119 is a front view of the two unit sphere uptake mechanism part. [Fig. 3] is a front view of a part of a ball capturing mechanism portion of the unit. In this embodiment, a 1-unit (for example, 5) take-in mechanism and a 2-unit (for example, 10) take-in mechanism are provided side by side, and these two take-up mechanisms make a betting ball faster. Is taken in. As shown in the figure, the ball introduction gutter 510 from the upper plate 25
Are arranged in parallel. And one ball introduction gutter 510
The side shirt device 65 is located at a position where 2 units (for example, 10 balls) of balls can be stored in the ball introducing trough 510.
The 1st detection sensor 63 is each installed in the position which can detect 2 units plus the 1st sphere.

Further, the shutter device 65 on the side of the other ball introduction gutter 510 is provided at a position where one unit (for example, five) balls can be stored in the ball introduction gutter 510, and the first detection sensor 63. Are installed at positions where 1 unit plus the first sphere can be detected. Since the other components of this embodiment are the same as those in the first embodiment, the same reference numerals as those in the first embodiment are used and the duplicated description is omitted. The intake mechanism of this embodiment is configured as described above, and when the intake switch 24 is turned on once, the intake device 67 on the one-unit storage side is operated to operate one unit of the ball. Is captured. Further, when the take-in switch 24 is turned on twice (ON), the take-in device 67 on the two-unit storage side is operated to take in two units of spheres. Further, when the take-in switch 24 is turned on (ON) three times, the take-in devices 67, 67 on both the 1-unit storage side and the 2-unit storage side are operated to take in 3 units of spheres. According to this example,
The two take-in mechanisms make it possible to take in the sphere more smoothly.

[Sixteenth Embodiment] FIGS. 121 and 122.
Shows another embodiment of a game device provided with a credit tank for storing credit balls. Among them, Figure 1
21 is a front view of the gaming machine, and FIG. 122 is a front view of an internal mechanism of the gaming machine showing a ball intake system and a prize ball discharging system of the gaming machine. In this embodiment, the bet balls are stored as credits, and the same number of balls as the maximum number of credits are stored in the credit tank 6020. And the acquisition switches 6011 to 601
At the time of the ON operation of 3, the ball in the credit is taken in as a bet ball (the number of balls in the credit is subtracted). When the number of balls in the credit is greater than or equal to the bet number, the take-in switch 60
After the ON operation of 11 to 6013, the start switch 23 is immediately turned ON so that the variable display game can be played. When the balls in the main tank 410 are insufficient (when the balls are refilled), the balls in the credit tank 6020 are discharged as prize balls, and then the balls are refilled in the main tank 410. Therefore, the number of balls discharged is appropriately replenished from the main tank. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 121, on the right side of the front surface of the gaming device 6000, a credit display unit 6001 for displaying the number of balls in credit, and a prize ball number display unit for displaying the number of prize balls for the generated winning combination. 6002 is provided. In addition, as a capture switch, one unit (for example, five) capture switch 6011, two units (for example, one)
The (zero) capture switch 6012 and the three-unit capture switch 6013 are provided separately.

Further, as shown in FIG. 122, a credit tank 6020 for storing the same number of balls as the number of balls in the credit is attached to the back side of the front frame 3. The upper end of the credit tank 6020 communicates with the prize ball discharge trough 61, and the lower end communicates with the upper plate 25 and the lower plate 32 on the front side of the gaming device 6000. An automatic switching gate 6021 driven by a solenoid (not shown) is provided at the upper end opening of the credit tank 6020 that communicates with the prize ball discharge trough 61, and the ball detection sensor 6 is provided on the downstream side.
022, and a sub ejection device 6023 operated by a solenoid (not shown). Further, in the ball introducing trough 510, as in the first embodiment, first and second intake sensors 63 and 64 and an intake device 67 are installed. Further, in this embodiment, unlike the first embodiment, the sub tank is not installed immediately below the main tank 410.

Since the other construction of this embodiment is the same as that of the first embodiment, the same reference numerals as those in the first embodiment are attached and the duplicated explanation thereof is omitted. Gaming device 600 of this embodiment
0 is configured as described above, and when the power is turned on,
The automatic switching gate 6021 operates to activate the sub tank 6020.
The entrance to the inside is opened and the prize ball discharge control device 4
The prize ball ejecting device is activated by the sub tank 602.
A fixed number (for example, 250) of balls are replenished in 0. Further, when the player supplies a ball into the upper plate 25 and switches the auto / manual changeover switch 28 to the automatic state, the take-in device 67 operates and the ball in the upper plate 25 moves into the ball introducing trough 510 and its gutter. It is collected as a credit ball on the back side of the game device 6000 via the collection passage 512 at the lower end.

In the case of this embodiment, the maximum number of credit balls is 250, and the number of collected credit balls is displayed on the credit number display section 6001.
When the credits have been taken in and the supply of a fixed number (for example, 250) of balls to the credit tank 6020 has ended, the game is ready. In this state, the player selects an arbitrary take-in switch (6011, 601).
When any one of 2, 6013) is pressed, the corresponding number of bet balls is taken in from the credits (the number of credit balls is subtracted) and the number of credits after the number of bet balls is subtracted Is the credit count display unit 600
It is displayed in 1. Then, at that time, the variable display game can be immediately started by operating the start switch 23.

As a result of the variable display game, when the winning combination is achieved, the number of balls in the credit is constant (for example,
Until the number reaches 250), the number of credits is added to the number of credits, and the number of balls after the addition is displayed on the number-of-credits display unit 6001. However, the prize balls exceeding the predetermined number are discharged as real balls into the upper plate 25 or the lower plate 32 by the prize ball discharging device. Then, when the balls in the main tank 410 are insufficient (when the balls are replenished), the balls in the credit tank 6020 are real balls by the sub discharge device 6023.
It is discharged into the inside or the lower plate 32. The discharged balls are operated by the prize ball discharging device and the automatic switching gate 6021 at times other than the bonus game, and the credit tank 60
Will be replenished during 20.

At the end of the game, the settlement / completion switch 29
If is pressed, the upper plate 2 is the same as in the first embodiment.
The balls in 5 are all returned to the lower plate 32 through the ball introduction trough 510 and the return passage 511, and the balls in the credit are real balls by the control of the prize ball discharge controller 450.
It is returned to the inside or the lower plate 32. Further, when the power is turned off (OFF) due to the completion of a game, opening of a store, or the like, the sub discharge device 6023 is turned off and the credit tank 602 is turned off.
All the balls in 0 are collected on the back side of the gaming device 6000.

On the other hand, the auto / manual switch 2
When 8 is in the manual state, the above credits are not provided, and all balls are taken in and prize balls are ejected in real balls.

According to the gaming machine 6000 of this embodiment,
As described above, the bet balls are stored as credits within a certain number of credits, and the bet balls are loaded from the credits.
(11, 6012, 6013), the variable display game can be started immediately by operating the start switch 23. Also, a certain number of prize balls for the winning combination (for example, 25
Since it is added to the credit within the range of 0),
The player does not have to bother with processing the ball. In addition, when there are not enough balls in the main tank 410 (when the supply switch is turned on), the credit tank 60
Since the balls in 20 are discharged as prize balls, even if the main tank 410 is short of balls and is being replenished, there is no inconvenience in discharging prize balls. The number of balls stored in the credit is not limited to the above number and may be any number. Further, the number of spheres that can be stored in the credit tank 6020 is not limited to the above number and may be any number.

[Seventeenth Embodiment] FIG. 123 is a perspective view of a main tank 410 and a sub tank 420, which are each divided into two, as a seventeenth embodiment. In this embodiment, when the prize balls are discharged using one side of the main tank 410 and the sub tank 420, which are divided into two along the flowing direction of the balls, respectively, when the balls of the main tank 410a and the sub tank 420a on one side are insufficient. In addition, the main tank 410a and the sub tank 420b on the other side are switched to allow the prize balls to be discharged. Then, after the switching, the main tank 410b is out of balls.
The balls are replenished to the sub tank 420b side, and the balls can be replenished smoothly by alternately using each side. Specifically, the main tank 410 and the sub-tank 420 are divided into two left and right along the flow direction of the sphere by the separation walls 410c and 420c. Then, the first prize ball discharging device 450A is provided at the outlet of the sub tank 420a which is divided into two, and the sub tank 420 on the other side.
The second prize ball discharging device 450B is installed at each of the outlets of b. In addition, each sub-tank 42 divided into two
The ball shortage detectors 410aa, 410a,
420aa is installed.

In this embodiment, the main tank 410 and the sub tank 420 are configured as described above, and the main tanks 410a and 410b and the sub tank 42 on both sides divided by the ball replenishing devices 1600 and 1600.
When the game is started in a state where the balls are filled in 0a and 420b, the balls in the main tank 410a and the sub tank 410a on one side are initially set to the prize ball discharging device 450A.
It is discharged as a prize ball for the part generated by. Then, the shortage state of the balls in the main tank 410a and the sub tank 420a on one side of the main tank 410a is determined by the shortage detector 410aa.
When it is detected by the prize ball discharging device 450A, the prize ball discharging from the main tank 410a and the sub tank 420a side is stopped, and the prize ball discharging device 450B on the other side from the main tank 410b and the sub tank 420b side. It is switched to prize ball discharge. After the change, the main tank 4 on the side where the ball became short
The ball replenishing device 16 is provided on the side of 10a and the sub tank 420a.
Ball supply is done from 00.

Then, when the balls on the side of the main tank 410b and the sub tank 420b run short, the prize ball discharging device 450B is stopped and the prize balls from the side of the main tank 410a and the sub tank 420a by the prize ball discharging device 450A are again detected. The main tank 410b and the sub-tank 42 that have been returned to discharge and have run out of balls
Ball replenishing device 1600 supplies the ball to the 0b side.
In this way, the main tanks 410a, 41 divided into two parts
0b and the sub tanks 420a and 420b are alternately used right and left, so that prize balls can be discharged smoothly without interruption.

(Eighteenth Embodiment) FIGS. 124 and 125
In the figure, an embodiment of a gaming machine provided with a sprocket type prize ball discharging device 7100 is shown. Of these, FIG. 124 is a partial longitudinal rear view of the prize ball discharging system using the spu-kelot, and FIG. 125 is a partial plan view of the prize ball discharging system using two sprockets. In this embodiment, the prize ball discharge gutter 430
Balls sent via the sprocket-type prize ball discharging device 7100 are discharged. Specifically, as shown in the figure, the prize ball processing chamber 7110 is provided at the downstream end of the prize ball discharge gutter 430 and the upstream end of the outlet gutter 7440.
The award ball discharge sprockets 7120 and 7120 are installed in the award ball processing chamber 7110 so as to be independently rotatable in the counterclockwise direction in FIG. 124 by the driving forces of the stepping motors (award ball discharge motors) 7130 and 7140, respectively. Has been done. These award ball discharge sprockets 712
Sphere accommodating holes 7122 are provided in the outer peripheral portion of 0 at equal angular intervals.

The outlets of the two prize passages 430a and 430b (FIG. 125) of the prize ball discharge trough 430 are opposed to the prize ball discharge sprockets 7120. Further, a ball shortage detector 72 which detects a ball shortage and sends a replenishment signal to the downstream side of the main tank 410.
11, a solenoid type ball breaking device 7212 is provided on the upstream side bottom portion of the prize ball discharge gutter 430, and a ball leveling 7213 is provided on the upper side of the midstream portion thereof. In addition, the derived gutter 7440 is provided with two rows corresponding to the two award ball discharge sprockets 7120, and discharge sensors 7441 (SW ₂₀ ) and 7442 (SW) are provided at the upper ends thereof.
₂₁ ) is installed.

The prize ball discharging device 7100 of this embodiment is constructed as described above, and discharges prize balls as follows. When a winning combination is formed as a result of the variable display game and prize balls are discharged to the winning combination, the prize ball discharging sprockets 7120 and 7120 are operated by the stepping motor 713.
0 and 7140 rotate independently of each other. Along with the rotation, each of the prize ball discharging sprockets 7120, 71
The balls on the prize ball discharge gutter 430 side are moved to the derived gutter 7440 side through the 20 ball accommodating holes 7122 and discharged as prize balls. The discharged number is detected and counted by the discharge sensors 7441 and 7442, and when the counted number becomes “number of prize balls minus 1”, the stepping motors 7130 and 7140 are stopped and the total number of discharged is checked. As a result of the check, if the total number of discharged balls has reached the number of prize balls, the discharge of the prize balls is finished at that point. However, if the total number of ejected balls does not reach the number of prize balls, one of the stepping motors 713
The prize ball discharging sprocket 7120 is rotated by 0, and one missing ball is discharged.

When the number of balls in the main tank 410 becomes less than or equal to a predetermined amount, the insufficient ball detector 7211 detects the insufficient ball state, and the balls are replenished in the main tank 410. When the ball is not detected by the discharge sensors 7441, 7441 for 1 second even though the stepping motors 7130, 7140 are rotating, the discharge sensor 744 is detected.
Until the balls are detected by 1,7442, the ball breaking device 7212 operates to break the balls in the prize ball discharge trough 430. Every time a predetermined number of prize balls are discharged, the ball breaking device 7212 is turned on (OFF) for 2 seconds, and the ball breaking operation in the prize ball discharge trough 430 is performed.

126 to 130 show modified examples in which two prize ball discharging sprockets 7120 are attached to the drive shafts of the stepping motors 7130 and 7140 and a total of four prize ball discharging sprockets 7120 are used. Of these, FIG. 126 is a partial plan view of a prize ball discharging system using four sprockets, FIG. 127 is a partial perspective view thereof, and FIG.
28 is a perspective view of a pair of sprockets coupled to each other;
FIG. 129 is a perspective view of a pair of sprockets coupled to each other and a stepping motor for driving the sprockets;
FIG. 130 is a front view of a prize ball discharging mechanism using a sprocket. These four award balls sprocket 7120
Is a passage 430a divided into four sections of the prize ball discharge gutter 430,
The outlets of 430a, 430b, and 430b face each other. Further, as shown in FIG. 128, the two prize ball discharging sprockets 7120, 7120 are screwed together in such a state that the positions of the ball accommodating holes 7122 do not coincide with each other. Then, the sprockets 7120, 7 integrated by the screwing
As shown in FIG. 129, the drive shaft 7131 of the stepping motor 7130 (7140) is inserted into the shaft hole 7123 of the 120.
(7141) is inserted and screwed. In this way, the prize balls can be discharged faster by using the four prize ball discharging sprockets 7120.

FIG. 131 shows the intake device of FIG. 93 and FIG.
A game device that employs the prize ball discharging device (other configurations are the first
The control block diagram of the control system of the prize ball discharge control device 8000 which controls the taking-in of bet balls and the discharge of prize balls (similar to the embodiment) is shown. This prize ball discharge control device 8000
Is constituted by a computer system 8000A, for example. The microcomputer 8010 constituting the computer system 8000A has a ROM 8011 which is a read-only memory, a RAM 8012 which is a readable and writable memory, and the like. Of these memories, the ROM 8011 includes a microcomputer 80
Various operation parts (M10, 11, 425, 435, 5) connected to the output side of 10 and involved in ball intake and prize ball discharge.
40, SOL 6 to 8) for operating a fixed control data program. On the other hand, RAM801
2 includes various detectors (SW 21, 22, 15, 18, 1 connected to the input side of the microcomputer 8010).
The detection signals and the like from 9, 30, 31) are temporarily stored. This microcomputer 801
0 is a non-volatile memory 8 that retains memory in case of power failure
021 is connected to the interface 8022.
It is connected to the main control device 200 via the so as to exchange signals with each other. On the input side of the micro computer 8010, the discharge sensors 7441 (SW1) and 7442 (SW2), the overflow switch 54 (SW15), and the intake sensor 535 are passed through the low pass filter 8031 and the input buffer 8032.
(SW30), 535 (SW30), ball removal switch 4
49 (SW18), ball box detector 35 (SW19), etc. are connected.

On the other hand, this microcomputer 8010
On the output side of the ball breaking device 425, 435, stepping motor (prize ball discharge motor) 7130 (M10), 7
140 (M11), shutter solenoid 65a (SO
L6), switching solenoids 55a (SOL7) and 68
a (SOL8) is connected. Prize ball discharge control device 8
000 control system is configured as above,
The various detectors (SW21, 22, 15, 18, 19, 30, 3 input to the microcomputer 8010)
Based on the detection signal from 1), the microcomputer 8
Microcomputer 801 in response to a command from 010
Various operating parts (M10, 11, 4 connected to the output side of 0
25, 435, 540, and SOL6 to 8) are controlled. Further, the microcomputer 8010 is adapted to exchange communications with the main control device 200 via an interface 8022.

FIG. 132 shows the procedure of main control processing performed by the main control device 200 to which the microcomputer 8010 is connected. The main control processing includes bet ball take-in processing, variable display drum rotation control processing, bonus game transfer processing, small win concentration processing, variable display drum stop control processing, and payout processing for fixed winning combinations. And so on. When the main control process is started, first, an initial process is performed in step S1000, and then a bet ball take-in process and a branch process are sequentially performed in steps S1002 and S1004. In the branching process, when the start switch 23 is turned on in step S1000A, rotation control of the variable display drums 177, 187, 197 is performed in step S1006, and then the process proceeds to the next step S1008.

In step S1008, it is determined whether or not a bonus game is in progress. As a result, when it is determined that the bonus game is not in progress, bonus determination processing is performed in step S1010, and then the process proceeds to step S1014. However, when it is determined that the bonus game is in progress,
In step S1012, the process of using the small winning combination probability within the set value (bonus) is performed, and the process proceeds to step S1030.

In step S1014, step S101
As a result of the bonus determination process in 0, it is determined whether or not the game has passed (a bonus game has occurred). When it is determined that the game has not passed (the bonus game has not occurred), the process proceeds to step S1016, and the game has passed (the bonus game has occurred). When it is determined that the bonus flag is established in step S1018, the process proceeds to step S1036. In step S1016, it is determined whether or not the game is a small role concentrated role game. When it is determined that the small role concentrated role game is in progress, the process proceeds to step S1020, and it is determined that the small role concentrated role game is not in progress. If you do step S
The process proceeds to 1022.

In step S1020, it is determined whether or not the game of the small winning combination is completed. If it is determined that the game is completed, the process proceeds to step S1024, and if it is determined that it is not completed, the set value in the set value ( Step S1 after performing the processing of using the small role probability of (small role concentration)
Move to 030. In step S1022, it is determined whether or not the set value of the small role concentrated role has been exhausted. If it is determined that the set value of the small role concentrated role has not been exhausted, in step S1026, processing for using the small role probability within the set value (normal) is performed, and then in step S103.
When it is determined that the processing has shifted to 0 and the digestion has been completed, step S1
Move to 024. In step S1024, it is determined whether or not the result of the determination of the small role concentrated role is a pass, and when it is determined that the pass is not passed, the use process of the small role probability within the set value (normal) is performed in step S1026, and the step S10 is performed.
When it is determined that the result has passed, the process proceeds to step S1030 after performing the process of using the small role probability within the set value (small role concentration) in step S1028.

In step S1030, it is determined whether or not the result of the small winning combination determination is pass, and if it is determined that the small winning combination is not passed, the bonus flag and the small winning combination flag are not established in step S1032, and the process proceeds to step S1036. When it is determined that the test has passed, step S1034
After the small winning flag establishment process is performed in step S103
Go to 6. In step S1036, it is determined whether or not the variable display timers of the variable display drums 177, 187, 197 have timed up. If it is determined that the time has not expired, the process proceeds to step S1038, and if it is determined that the time has expired, step S1040 is performed. Then, the stop control of the variable display drums 177, 187, 197 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S1042. In step S1038, it is determined whether or not the stop switches 22a, 22b, 22c are turned on. If it is determined that the stop switches 22a, 22b, 22c are not turned on, the process returns to step S1036.
Stop processing is performed and the process proceeds to step S1042. In step S1042, it is determined whether or not the winning combination has been decided. When it is determined that the winning combination has not been decided, the processing directly returns to step S1002. However, when it is determined that the winning combination has been decided, in step S1044 the decided amount of the winning combination is determined. After performing the ball payout process, the process returns to step S1002.

133 to 136 show the procedure of the ball capture control process performed by the prize ball discharge control device 8000 (FIG. 131). This ball capture control process is divided into a manual bet ball capture process and a credit ball capture process. When this process is started, first, an initial process is performed in step S1100, and then the process proceeds to step S1102. Then, in step S1102, it is determined whether the auto / manual switch 28 is in the auto state. As a result, when it is determined that the automatic state is not set, the process proceeds to step S1104 to perform manual processing.

In step S1104, the take-in switch 24
It was determined whether the ON operation of (FIG. 1) was performed once (in the case of FIG. 121, the 1-unit loading switch 6011 was pressed), which was once (FIG. 121). In this case, if it is determined that the 1 unit take-in switch 6011 has been pressed), the process proceeds to step S1200 in FIG. ) Is not satisfied (in the case of FIG. 121, the 1-unit loading switch 6011 has not been pressed), the process proceeds to step S1106. Step S110
6, it is determined whether or not the take-in switch 24 (FIG. 1) has been turned on twice (in the case of FIG. 121, the 2-unit take-in switch 6012 has been pressed), and it is decided twice. If there is (in the case of FIG. 121, the capture switch 601 for 2 units)
When it is determined that 2 has been pressed, 2 units (for example, 10
135) in order to perform the process of capturing the real balls, the process proceeds to step S1300 in FIG. The procedure moves to S1108.

In step S1108, the take-in switch 24
It was determined whether or not the ON operation of (FIG. 1) was performed 3 times (in the case of FIG. 121, whether the 3-unit loading switch 6013 was pressed) was 3 times (FIG. 121). In this case, when it is determined that the 3 unit take-in switch 6013 is pressed), the process proceeds to step S1400 in FIG.
When it is determined that the number of times has not been reached (in the case of FIG. 121, the 3-unit loading switch 6013 has not been pressed), the process returns to step S1102. On the other hand, as a result of the determination in step S1102, when it is determined that the automatic state is set, the process proceeds to step S1110 to perform the automatic processing.

In step S1110, it is determined whether or not the credit is full. When it is determined that the credit is full, the process returns to step S1102, and when it is determined that the credit is not full, the process proceeds to step S1112. Step S11
In 12, the acquisition sensors 535 (SW ₃₀ ) and 535 (S
W ₃₁ ) is ON (ON), the process returns to step S1102 when it is determined that it is not ON, and the process returns to step S1114 when it is determined to be ON (ON). the intake motor 540 is turned on (oN), intake sensor 535 in the next step S1116 (SW 30), by performing counting by 535 (SW ₃₁₎ proceeds to step S1118.

In step S1118, it is determined whether or not the number of credits has reached a certain number (for example, 250). If it is determined that the number of credits has not been reached, the process proceeds to step S1124, and if it is determined to have reached, the process proceeds to step S1124. , When it is determined that it has reached step S1120
To turn off the take-in motor 540, and in the next step S1122, the take-in completion signal is sent to the main controller 2
00 and returns to step S1102. Step S
In 1124, the intake sensors 535 (SW ₃₀ ) and 535 (S
W ₃₁ ) is turned off (OFF), and when it is determined that it is not turned off (OFF), the process returns to step S1116, and when it is determined that it is turned off (OFF), the load motor is taken in step S1126. 540 is turned off (OFF), and in the next step S1128, the acquisition number is transmitted to the main control device 200, and then in step S110.
Return to 2.

When it is determined in step S1104 of FIG. 133 that the number of times the capture switch is turned on (ON) is one and the process proceeds to step S1200 of FIG. 134, the capture motor 540 is turned on (ON) in step S1200. )
Then, in the next step S1202, the capture sensor 535 (S
W _30), after performing the counting by 535 (SW _31), the process proceeds to step S1204. Step S120
In 4, it is determined whether or not the capture count has reached one unit (for example, five), and when it is determined that it has reached step S, step S
In 1206, the intake motors 535 (SW ₃₀ ) and 535 (SW
₃₁ ) is turned off, and the next step S12
In 08, 1 unit (for example, 5) in the main controller 200
Sending a capture completion signal, step S110 in FIG.
However, if it is determined that the number has not been reached, the prize ball discharge motor 7130 (M10), 71 in step S1210.
40 (M11) is turned on (ON), and in the next step S1212, the discharge sensors 7441 (SW ₂₀ ) and 744 are turned on.
2 (SW ₂₁ ) is counted and step S12 is performed.
Move to 14.

In step S1214, it is determined whether or not the number of captured data (here, one unit (five)) has been counted.
When it is determined that the number of captured data is not counted, the process returns to step S1210 and steps S1210 and S121.
2 is performed, and when it is determined that the number of taken in has been counted, in step S1216, the discharge motor 7130 (M
10) and 7140 (M11) are turned off (OFF), and in the next step S1218, a return completion signal for the number of captures is transmitted and the process returns to step S1102 in FIG. 133.

When it is determined in step S1106 in FIG. 133 that the number of times the capture switch 24 has been turned on is two and the process proceeds to step S1300 in FIG. 135, the capture motor 540 is turned on in step S1300. ON), and in the next step S1302, capture sensor 5
35 (SW ₃₀ ) and 535 (SW ₃₁ ) are counted, and the process proceeds to step S1304. Step S1
In 304, it is determined whether or not the capture count has become 2 units (for example, 10), and when it is determined that it has not become 2 units (for example, 10), the process proceeds to step S1306. When it is determined that the number of units has become 10 (10 units), the loading motor 540 is turned off (OFF) in Step S1312, and a completion signal for loading 2 units (for example, 10 units) is sent to the main control device 200 in the next Step S1314. It sends and returns to step S1102 of FIG. 133. In step S1306, "(acquisition count) -1.
It is determined whether or not the unit (for example, five) is “0” or more, and when it is determined that the unit is “0” or more, the intake motor 540 is turned off (OF) in step S1308.
F), and in the next step S1310, a completion signal and a remaining number signal of 2 units (for example, 10) are sent to the main control device 200 and the process returns to step S1102 in FIG. 133. If it is determined that the prize ball discharge motor 7130 (M1
0) and 7140 (M11) are turned on (ON), and
In the next step S1318, the discharge sensor 7441 (S
W _20), by performing counting by 7442 (SW ₂₁₎ proceeds to step S1320.

In step S1320, it is determined whether or not the number of captures (here, 2 units (10)) has been counted. If it is determined that the number of captures has not been counted, the process returns to step S1316 and the step S1316, S1
When it is determined that the process of step 318 has been performed and the number of taken-ins has been counted, at step S1322 the prize ball discharge motor 71
30 (M10) and 7140 (M11) are turned off (OFF)
Then, in the next step S1324, a return completion signal for the number of captures is transmitted, and the process returns to step S1102 in FIG. 133.

When it is determined in step S1108 in FIG. 133 that the number of times the capture switch 24 is turned on is three, and the process proceeds to step S1400 in FIG. 136, the capture motor 540 is turned on (step S1400). ON), and in the next step S1402, capture sensor 5
35 (SW ₃₀ ) and 535 (SW ₃₁ ) are counted, and the process proceeds to step S1404. Step S14
In 04, it is determined whether or not the capture count has become 3 units (for example, 15), and when it is determined that it has not become 3 units (for example, 15), the process proceeds to step S1406, but 3 units (for example, 3 units). , 15 units), the intake motor 540 is turned off (OFF) in Step S1412, and a completion signal of 3 units (for example, 15 units) acquisition is sent to the main controller 200 in the next Step S1414. It sends and returns to step S1102 of FIG. 133.

In step S1406, it is determined whether or not "(capture count) -2 units (for example, 10)" is "0" or more. When it is determined that "0" or more, In step S1408, the take-in motor 540 is turned off, and in the next step S1410, the completion signal and the remaining number signal of 2 units (for example, 10) of taking in are sent to the main control device 200, and the step S in FIG.
The process returns to 1102, but if it is determined that it is not "0" or more, the process moves to step S1416. Step S
In 1416, "(acquisition count) -1 unit (for example, 5
Individual) ”is greater than or equal to“ 0 ”,
When it is determined that the value is "0" or more, step S
At 1418, the take-in motor 540 is turned off, and at the next step S1420, the main controller 2 is turned off.
A completion signal and a remaining number signal of 1 unit (for example, 5) are sent to 00 and the process returns to step S1102 of FIG. 133.
When it is determined that the value is not "0" or more, in step S1422 the prize ball discharge motor 7130 (M10), 71
40 (M11) is turned on (ON), and at the next step S1424, the discharge sensors 7441 (SW ₂₀ ) and 744 are turned on.
2 (SW ₂₁ ) is counted and step S14 is performed.
Move to 26.

In step S1426, it is determined whether or not the number of captured data has been counted. If it is determined that the number of captured data has not been counted, the process returns to step S1422 and the processes of steps S1422 and S1424 are performed. If it is determined that the minutes have been counted, then in step S1428 the prize ball discharge motors 7130 (M10), 7140 (M1)
1) is turned off, and the next step S14
At 30, the return completion signals for the number of captured data are transmitted, and the process returns to step S1102 in FIG. 133.

FIG. 137 shows the discharge control device (see FIG.
The procedure of the emission control process by 7) is shown. When the prize ball discharge control process is started, first, the discharge signal is waited for in step S1500, and then the process proceeds to step S1502.
Then, in step S1502, the discharge number is read, and in the next step S1504, the prize ball discharge motor 7130 (M1
0) and 7140 (M11) are turned on. Next, in step S1506, the discharge sensor 7441 (S
W ₂₀ ) and 7442 (SW ₂₁ ) are counted, and the flow shifts to step S1508. In step S1508, it is determined whether or not the prize ball discharge is completed. When it is determined that the prize ball discharge is not completed, the process returns to step S1504, the processes of steps S1504 and S1506 are performed, and when it is determined that the prize ball discharge is completed, the prize ball discharge is performed in step S1510. Motor 7
130 (M10) and 7140 (M11) are turned off, and a discharge completion signal is transmitted in the next step S1512, and the process returns to step S1500.

[0246]

According to the invention described in claim 1, since the front surface of the drum box is covered with the transparent front cover,
A spilled ball from a storage tank or the like above the drum box only hits the transparent front cover and does not damage the variable display drum in the drum box. According to the invention described in claim 2, since the upper surface of the drum box is an inclined surface whose rear side is lowered, a spilled ball dropped from a storage tank or the like above the drum box onto the upper surface of the drum box has the inclined surface. It is guided to and collected at the rear of the drum box.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a front view of a game device.

FIG. 2 is an overall perspective view of the gaming device with a front frame opened.

FIG. 3 is a vertical cross-sectional rear view of the gaming device.

FIG. 4 is a partial front view of an island facility in which a gaming device, a ball lending machine between balls, a ball circulating machine, and the like are installed.

FIG. 5 is an explanatory pattern perspective view showing the internal mechanism of the island facility.

FIG. 6 is a vertical sectional side view of the island facility.

FIG. 7 is an explanatory vertical sectional side view of the ball recirculation machine.

FIG. 8 is an installation explanatory diagram showing a state in which the game device is installed on the island facility as viewed from the side.

FIG. 9 is a partial vertical cross-sectional side view showing, as an installation explanatory diagram, how to install the bottom portion of the game device on the island facility.

FIG. 10 is a vertical sectional side view of the supply device.

FIG. 11 is a plan view of the supply device.

FIG. 12 is a front perspective view of the main body case with a front frame opened.

FIG. 13 is a partially exploded perspective view showing the mounting structure of the front frame to the main body case.

FIG. 14 is a side view of the main body case.

FIG. 15 is a side view of the game device showing a state where the game device is installed on the island facility.

FIG. 16 is a partially exploded perspective view showing a structure for attaching a shelf plate to the right side plate of the main body case.

FIG. 17 is a partial vertical cross-sectional side view showing a structure for attaching a shelf plate to the right side plate of the main body case.

FIG. 18 is a front view of the game board of the pachinko gaming machine of the embodiment of the inner frame.

FIG. 19 is a left side view of frame elements forming the inner frame.

FIG. 20 is a front view of an upper panel.

FIG. 21 is a front view of a lower panel.

FIG. 22 is a partial vertical cross-sectional side view showing the mounting structure of the inner frame of the upper panel.

FIG. 23 is a front view showing how various components are attached to the front surface of the upper panel.

FIG. 24 is a partial vertical cross-sectional side view showing the mounting structure of the stop switch unit on the upper panel.

FIG. 25 is a front view showing how various components are attached to the front surface of the lower panel.

FIG. 26 is a rear view of the front frame.

FIG. 27 is a rear view of the lock device attached to the back side of the front frame.

FIG. 28 is a front view of the game display section.

FIG. 29 is a sectional view showing a ball removing mechanism from the upper plate to the lower plate.

FIG. 30 is a layout explanatory view showing the layout of various constituent unit components inside the main body case and on the back side of the front frame.

FIG. 31 is a front view of an external connection terminal board.

FIG. 32 is a circuit diagram showing a protection circuit for an external connection terminal board.

FIG. 33 is a perspective view of a loading unit.

FIG. 34 is an explanatory cross-sectional view showing a bet ball capturing mechanism.

FIG. 35 is a rear view showing the prize ball discharging mechanism installed in the main body case and on the back side of the front frame.

FIG. 36 is a structural explanatory view of a first ball leveling device installed on the upstream side of the sub tank.

FIG. 37 is a structural explanatory view of a second ball leveling device installed on the upstream side of the discharge gutter.

FIG. 38 is a backside vertical sectional side view of the internal mechanism of the prize ball discharging unit.

FIG. 39 is an explanatory diagram of a prize ball discharge gutter considering the clearance of the passage.

FIG. 40 is a vertical cross-sectional side view of the mechanical portion of the start switch.

FIG. 41 is an outer front view of the start switch portion.

42 is a front view of the variable display drum device. FIG.

FIG. 43 is a perspective view of a variable display drum device.

FIG. 44 is an exploded perspective view of a drum unit.

FIG. 45 is an exploded vertical sectional side view showing a modified example of the installation of the pulse motor and the drum in the drum box.

FIG. 46 is an explanatory diagram of a rotation angle position detection mechanism of a drum.

FIG. 47 is a vertical cross-sectional side view of the main body case showing an installation example of the variable display drum device on the shelf plate of the main body case.

FIG. 48 is a partial plan view inside the main body case showing an example of installation of the variable display drum device on the shelf plate of the main body case.

FIG. 49 is a diagram showing a flow of a normal game.

FIG. 50 is a diagram showing the flow of a big chance game.

FIG. 51 is a diagram showing the flow of a regular bonus game.

FIG. 52 is a diagram showing the flow of a game for concentrating small winning combinations.

FIG. 53 is a diagram showing the flow of concentration of small winning combinations.

FIG. 54 is a view showing first to tenth display symbols on the reel section of the left variable display drum.

FIG. 55 is a view showing display symbols from the 11th to the 21st of the reel portion of the left variable display drum.

FIG. 56 is a view showing first to tenth display symbols on the reel section of the middle variable display drum.

FIG. 57 is a view showing display symbols from the 11th to the 21st of the reel section of the variable display drum in the middle.

FIG. 58 is a diagram showing first to tenth display symbols on the reel section of the right variable display drum.

FIG. 59 is a view showing display symbols from the 11th to the 21st of the reel portion of the variable display drum on the right side.

FIG. 60 is a front view of the power supply device.

FIG. 61 is a diagram showing a procedure for mechanically setting the probability of occurrence of a big chance.

FIG. 62 is an overall perspective view of a central management device.

FIG. 63 is an enlarged view of operation keys on the keyboard.

FIG. 64 is a flowchart showing a control processing procedure of automatic setting of a big chance occurrence probability 1 performed by the central management device.

FIG. 65 is a flow chart showing a control processing procedure of setting of big chance occurrence part 2 performed by the central management device.

66 is a control block diagram of a control system for controlling the gaming device. FIG.

67 is a control block diagram of the credit system of the gaming device. FIG.

68 is a control block diagram of lighting and blinking of various display lamps by various switch signals of the gaming device. FIG.

FIG. 69 is a block diagram of a control system of a prize ball discharge control device that controls the taking-in of bet balls and the discharge of prize balls.

FIG. 70 is a liquid crystal television control device by the main control device,
It is a control block diagram of a panel control device, a prize ball discharge control device, and a variable display drum device.

71 is a control block diagram of a liquid crystal television by the liquid crystal television control device. FIG.

72 is a power distribution block diagram that supplies electricity from an external power supply to each unit of the gaming device. FIG.

FIG. 73 is a flowchart showing the first half of the procedure of the main control processing performed by the main control device.

FIG. 74 is a flowchart showing a latter half of the procedure of main control processing performed by the main control device.

FIG. 75 is a flowchart showing a first half part of a detailed control processing procedure of the processing for taking a bet ball in step S102 of FIG. 73.

FIG. 76 is a flowchart showing a second half of the detailed control processing procedure of the bet ball acquisition processing in step S102 of FIG. 73;

77 is a flowchart showing a detailed control processing procedure of the ball payout processing in step S144 of FIG. 74. FIG.

FIG. 78 is a flow chart showing a manual ball capture control processing procedure.

FIG. 79 is a flowchart showing the procedure of a sphere loading control process in the automatic mode.

[Fig. 80] Fig. 80 is a flowchart showing a control processing procedure of manual "5" capture.

FIG. 81 is a flowchart showing a control processing procedure for manual “10” capture.

FIG. 82 is a flowchart showing a control processing procedure of manual “15” capture.

[Fig. 83] "15" when the number of balls for capturing is "10" or more
6 is a flowchart showing a procedure for controlling the uptake of a sphere when the value is less than the above.

FIG. 84 is a flow chart showing a procedure for controlling the uptake of balls when the number of uptake balls is “5” or more and less than “10”.

FIG. 85 is a flowchart showing a procedure of prize ball discharge control processing performed by the prize ball discharge control device.

[Fig. 86] Fig. 86 is a flowchart showing the procedure of ball removal processing performed by the central management device.

FIG. 87 is a flowchart showing the procedure of a ball removing process performed by the main control device.

FIG. 88 is a flowchart showing the procedure of ball removal processing performed by the prize ball ejection control device.

FIG. 89 is a flowchart showing a procedure of control processing performed by the prize ball ejection control device.

FIG. 90 is a perspective view of a ball capturing mechanism as a second embodiment.

FIG. 91 is a perspective view of a ball take-in mechanism according to a third embodiment.

FIG. 92 is a perspective view of a ball take-in mechanism according to a fourth embodiment.

FIG. 93 is a partial vertical cross-sectional front view of the game device showing the ball take-in mechanism according to the fifth example.

FIG. 94 is a plan view showing a first modified example of the ball capturing mechanism.

FIG. 95 is a front view of a sprocket according to a first modification thereof.

FIG. 96 is a plan view of a sprocket according to a first modification thereof.

FIG. 97 is a partial front view of the ball capturing mechanism of the second modified example.

FIG. 98 is a partial side view of the ball capturing mechanism of the second modified example.

FIG. 99 is a partial front view of the ball capturing mechanism of the third modified example.

FIG. 100 is a partial front view of a ball capturing mechanism of a fourth modified example thereof.

FIG. 101 is a partial front view of the ball capturing mechanism of the fifth modification.

102 is a perspective view of the upper plate of the sixth embodiment and the ball capturing unit attached to the upper plate. FIG.

103 is an exploded perspective view of the ball capturing unit. FIG.

FIG. 104 is an exploded side view of the ball capturing unit.

FIG. 105 is a front partial perspective view of the ball capturing unit according to the seventh embodiment.

FIG. 106 is a partial vertical cross-sectional side view of the gaming device showing the mounting mechanism of the ball capturing unit to the gaming device.

FIG. 107 is a plan view of the upper plate of the eighth embodiment and a ball take-in mechanism provided on the downstream side thereof.

FIG. 108 is a partial vertical sectional front view of the upper plate and the ball capturing mechanism provided on the downstream side thereof.

FIG. 109 is a plan view of a modified example of the upper plate and the ball capturing mechanism provided on the downstream side thereof.

FIG. 110 is a plan view of the upper plate of the ninth embodiment and the ball take-in mechanism provided on the downstream side thereof.

FIG. 111 is a partial vertical front view of a ball capturing mechanism provided on the downstream side of the upper plate.

FIG. 112 is a plan view of the upper plate of the tenth embodiment and the ball take-in mechanism installed on the downstream side thereof.

FIG. 113 is a partial vertical front view of the ball capturing mechanism installed on the downstream side of the upper plate.

FIG. 114 is a partial plan view of the ball take-in mechanism installed on the downstream side of the upper plate of the eleventh embodiment.

FIG. 115 is a vertical cross-sectional front view of the ball take-in mechanism of the twelfth embodiment.

FIG. 116 is a vertical cross-sectional front view of the ball capturing mechanism of the thirteenth embodiment.

FIG. 117 is a front view of a ball capturing mechanism using the ball-sheath case of the fourteenth embodiment.

FIG. 118 is a plan view of a sphere taking-in mechanism according to a fifteenth embodiment in which one unit and two units of sphere taking-in mechanism portions are arranged in parallel.

FIG. 119 is a front view of the two-unit ball capturing mechanism portion.

FIG. 120 is a front view of the one-unit ball capturing mechanism portion.

121 is a front view of the game device according to the sixteenth embodiment. FIG.

122 is a front view of the internal mechanism of the game device showing the ball intake system and the prize ball discharge system of the game device. FIG.

FIG. 123 is a perspective view of a main tank and a sub tank which are each divided into two according to the seventeenth embodiment.

FIG. 124 is a partial vertical sectional rear view of the prize ball discharging system using the sprocket of the eighteenth embodiment.

FIG. 125 is a partial plan view of the prize ball discharging system using two sprockets.

FIG. 126 is a partial plan view of a modified example of the prize ball discharging system using four sprockets.

FIG. 127 is a partial perspective view of the prize ball discharging system.

FIG. 128 is a perspective view of a pair of sprockets coupled to each other.

FIG. 129 is a perspective view of a pair of sprockets coupled to each other and a stepping motor for driving the sprockets.

FIG. 130 is a front view of a prize ball discharging mechanism using a sprocket.

FIG. 131 is a control block diagram of a control system of a prize ball discharge control device for controlling bet ball acquisition and prize ball discharge.

FIG. 132 is a flowchart showing a procedure of main control processing performed by the main control device.

FIG. 133 is a part of a flowchart showing a procedure of an intake control process performed by the prize ball ejection control device.

FIG. 134 is a part of a flowchart showing a procedure of a take-in control process performed by the prize ball ejection control device.

FIG. 135 is a part of a flowchart showing a procedure of a take-in control process performed by the prize ball ejection control device.

FIG. 136 is a part of a flowchart showing a procedure of a take-in control process performed by the prize ball ejection control device.

FIG. 137 is a flowchart showing a control processing procedure by the discharge control device.

[Explanation of symbols]

1 gaming device 100 variable display drum device 102 front cover 110 drum box 177,187,197 Variable display drum 410 Main tank (storage tank) 420 Sub tank (storage tank)

Claims (2)

[Claims] 1. A bet with a predetermined number of balls as a unit in a variable display game played by rotation of a variable display drum housed in a drum box, and a predetermined number according to the mode of the result of the variable display game. In a gaming machine of the type that pays out the prize balls from a storage tank above the drum box, the front surface of the drum box is covered with a transparent cover. 2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the upper surface of the drum box is an inclined surface whose rear side is lowered.