JPH06178861A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To facilitate the grasp of negotiable value in a memory medium in a game using the negotiable value memory medium like a prepaid card by operating an exchange requesting means so that a clarifying means can clarify the exchange requesting negotiable value. CONSTITUTION:In a pachinko game machine 1 provided on the side with a card system ball lending machine 2 is parallel, an operating section 16 disposed below the pachinko game machine 1 is provided with an indicator 13 for showing the remaining frequency of the card use when a ball lending card is inserted into a card inserting hole 12 is the ball lending machine 2. Also, a ball lending control signal for lending a predetermined number of balls by one time of a switch operation is given to the ball lending machine 2. A ball lending operation switch 14 of an exchange requesting means and a lending amount clarifying section 3A for clarifying an amount of balls lent by one time of operation of the operation switch 14 are provided. Thus, an amount exchange is not needed to be inferred from reverse calculation of the balance on the card and a service property is improved.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a game machine, and in particular,
The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine that plays a game using a valuable storage medium such as a prepaid card.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In recent years, card-type game systems have been proposed for playing games using a magnetic card as a medium. This card system includes a prepaid card system that can be used only within the game store where the card was sold, a common prepaid card system that can be used at game stores other than the purchased game store, and a valuable value (value equivalent to money, such as frequency) There are known IC card systems and the like capable of storing and reading information other than the above. In the card type game system as described above, the valuable value amount (or the amount of money) stored in the card is read, and within the range of the valuable value amount, the game medium data such as the number of pachinko balls or the actual game medium is used as a medium. Exchange (so-called "ball lending")
Then, you will play a game. Therefore, it is necessary to provide a card reader for reading card information in the vicinity of the game machine or in the game machine, and to provide an operation unit including switches for exchanging a valuable value amount with a game medium or the like. In the conventional card-type gaming machine, this operation unit is arranged on the panel below the game area, and by operating the ball lending operation switch provided in the operation unit, the value of the valuable value set for that switch is changed. I was exchanging media.

[0003]

However, in the conventional card-type gaming machine, there is no indication of the value (or amount) of the valuable value corresponding to one operation of the ball lending operation switch, and the valuable value of the card. There was no choice but to indirectly grasp the change in the balance. Therefore, the player who starts the game may have an unnecessary anxiety. Also, the player is
Since you play games after purchasing a prepaid card in advance,
If there is no indication of the value of the ball lending operation switch once,
It was difficult to determine how many prepaid cards should be prepared, and during the game, the valuable value of the card was exhausted and the player had to leave the gaming machine to purchase the card again. The present invention has been made to solve these problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can clearly indicate a value of a valuable value that can be designated for each game medium exchange operation.

[0004]

In order to solve the above problems, a gaming machine according to the present invention is a valuable value storage medium in which a valuable value equivalent to money and exchangeable with a game medium at a predetermined exchange rate is stored. In the case of designating an exchange-requested valuable value, which is a portion of the stored valuable value that the player requests the exchange, the gaming machine capable of playing within the range of the stored valuable value using It comprises an exchange request means to be operated, and a unit exchange value clarifying means to clearly indicate the value of the exchange request valuable value which can be designated for each operation.
Further, the unit exchange value demonstrating means may be provided in the exchange requesting means.

[0005]

According to the present invention having the above structure, since the value of the valuable value for one operation of the ball lending operation switch is clearly indicated, the exchange amount of the ball lending operation switch is estimated by back-calculating from the deduction of the card balance. There is no need to do so, and the player does not feel useless anxiety when starting a game. In addition, it is possible to determine in advance how many denomination cards should be purchased so that the game can be played smoothly. Therefore, the complexity of having to leave the gaming machine to purchase the card again can be eliminated.

[0006]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 shows the configuration of a pachinko gaming machine 1 including a loan amount specifying unit 3A according to the first embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko game machine 1 includes a game board 4, a game section 4A surrounded by guide rails 5 is formed on the surface of the game board 4, and a special center is provided near the upper center of the game section 4A. The symbol display device 6 has a start winning opening 7 below the special symbol display device 6.
However, the variable winning device 8 is arranged below them. And the special symbol display device 6 is provided with three variable displays as shown in the figure. Also, on the board surface of this pachinko gaming machine 1, as shown in FIG.
LE to display memory for variable display of special symbols
D and various decorative lamps are provided.

Further, a card-type ball lending machine 2 capable of lending balls to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided on the side of the pachinko gaming machine 1 so that the player can use the valuable value storage medium. A card insertion hole 12 for inserting a certain ball lending card is provided.

Then, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, a card frequency indicator 13 for displaying the remaining frequency of the ball lending card when the card lending card is inserted into the card insertion hole 12 and a predetermined number by one switch operation. Ball lending control signal for issuing a ball lending control signal to the card type ball lending machine 2, and a lending amount clarifying section 3A for clearly showing the amount to be lent out by one operation of this ball lending operation switch. And the upper plate 9 and the lower plate 15 for receiving the game balls or prize balls discharged from the ball discharging device 23 (FIG. 2) by the ball lending, and this upper plate 9
A launcher 11 (FIG. 2) capable of launching one of the above game balls toward the game section 4A and an operation handle 10 for a player to operate the launcher 11 are provided.
In the above description, the card frequency indicator 13, the ball lending operation switch 14, and the lending amount clarification section 3A constitute an operation section 16. Further, the loan amount clarification section 3A corresponds to a unit exchange value clarification means, and the ball lending operation switch 14 corresponds to a replacement request means.

Further, as shown in FIG. 2, on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the card type ball lending machine 2, a prize ball tank 28, a ball discharging device 23, and the special symbol display device 6 described above.
And a game control device 17 for controlling the variable winning device 8, a discharge control device 18 for controlling the ball discharge device 23, an interface board 19 for connecting the discharge control device 18 and the card type ball lending machine 2 and Connection cord 20,
A launch control device 21 for controlling the launch device 11, an external connection terminal board 22 for connecting the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the management device at the center of the game store, an overflow switch 25, a counter 26, and a power-on switch. 27 are provided.

Next, a more detailed structure of the loan amount specifying unit 3A according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 3 (B), the loan amount specifying unit 3A of the first embodiment has a loan amount plate case 31 and a loan amount plate 32 formed of transparent plastic or the like, and the vicinity of the ball lending operation switch 14. It is provided inside the operation unit 16. The loan amount plate 32 is a thin plate made of paper, plastic, metal, or the like, on which the loan amount per operation of the ball lending operation switch 14 is clearly indicated by printing or the like. The loan amount plate case 31 has an insertion opening 3 at the top as illustrated.
It has 1U and has a plate storage space 31S in which the above-mentioned loan amount plate 32 can be stored.

An extrusion hole 31L is provided in the lower portion of the loan amount plate case 31, and the extrusion hole 3L.
By inserting a thin rod or the like into 1L, the once-stored loan amount plate 32 can be taken out and replaced with another loan amount plate in which another amount is clearly indicated. With such a configuration, the amount of rental of the ball lending operation switch 14 per one time can be clearly displayed to the player,
Moreover, the display of the loan amount can be selected and exchanged at the game shop side.

Next, a more detailed structure of the loan amount specifying unit 3B according to the second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in the figure, the loan amount specifying unit 3B of the second embodiment has a sticking recess 33 and a loan amount plate 32 provided in the operation unit 16 near the ball lending operation switch 14. The loan amount plate 32 is a thin plate made of paper, plastic, metal, or the like, on which the loan amount per operation of the ball lending operation switch 14 is clearly indicated by printing or the like. The sticking concave portion 33 has a concave portion as shown in the drawing, and the loanable plate 32 can be stuck inside the concave portion.

Further, the loan amount plate 32 once attached can be taken out and exchanged for another loan amount plate with another amount specified. With such a configuration, the loan amount of the ball lending operation switch 14 per one time can be clearly displayed to the player, and the display of the loan amount can be selected and exchanged at the game shop side. is there.

Next, a more detailed structure of the loan amount specifying unit 3C according to the third embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 5B, the loan amount specifying portion 3C of the third embodiment includes a plate mounting portion 34, a transparent cover 35 formed of transparent plastic or the like, and a loan amount plate 3
2 and has a switch pressing portion 41 of the ball lending operation switch 14.
It is configured by mounting on top. The loan amount plate 32 is
The loan amount of the ball lending operation switch 14 per one time is clearly indicated by printing or the like on the surface of a thin plate made of paper, plastic, metal or the like. As shown in the drawing, a concave portion is formed inside the transparent cover 35, and a plate storage space 35S that can store the above-mentioned loan amount plate 32 is formed therein.

Further, each of the inner surfaces of the transparent cover 35 is provided with four fitting projections 35A, while each of the outer surfaces of the plate mounting portion 34 is provided with four fitting recesses 3A.
4A is provided, the loanable plate 32 is housed in the transparent cover 35 and is covered with the plate mounting portion 34, so that the fitting convex portion 35A is fitted into the fitting concave portion 34.
It is fitted in A and the transparent cover 35 is attached to the plate mounting portion 34.
Can be fixed to.

Further, the plate mounting portion 34 is provided with four locking pieces 34B, and the plate mounting portion 34 can be fixed to the switch pressing portion 41 of the ball lending operation switch 14A by the locking pieces 34B. it can.

Further, by pulling the transparent cover 35 strongly, the transparent cover 35 can be detached from the plate mounting portion 34, the loan amount plate 32 once stored can be taken out, and the loan amount clearly showing the other amount. Can be replaced with a plate. With such a configuration, the loan amount of the ball lending operation switch 14A per display can be clearly displayed to the player, and the display of the loan amount can be selected and exchanged at the game shop side. is there.

Next, a more detailed structure of the loan amount specifying unit 3D according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 6B, the loan amount specifying part 3D of the fourth embodiment has a transparent window 36 formed of transparent plastic or the like and a rotating display plate 37, and the ball lending operation switch 14
It is configured by being installed inside the vicinity of. Rotation display plate 37
Is a disk made of plastic, metal, or the like, on which the lent amount of the ball lending operation switch 14 is specified by printing or the like is formed, and a rotary shaft 37A for rotation is provided at the center of the disk. It is attached rotatably inside the operation portion 16.

A space is formed inside the transparent window 36 as shown in the drawing, and the rotary display plate 37 can be housed therein. The rotation display plate 37 is configured so that it can be rotated and fixed from the rear surface of the game machine.

With such a structure, the amount of rental of the ball lending operation switch 14 for one time can be clearly displayed to the player, and the display of the amount of loan can be selected and exchanged at the game shop side. Is possible.

Next, a more detailed structure of the loan amount specifying unit 3E according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 7 (B), the loan amount specifying part 3E of the fifth embodiment has a transparent window 36 formed of transparent plastic or the like and a liquid crystal display part 38, and the ball lending operation switch 14
It is configured by being installed inside the vicinity of. Liquid crystal display unit 38
Is a 4-digit 7-segment display in this example.

A space is formed inside the transparent window 36 as shown in the drawing, and the liquid crystal display section 38 can be housed therein. Then, an image information signal is sent to the liquid crystal display unit 38 from a game store management device (not shown) by a lead wire (not shown), and the per-lending amount of the ball lending operation switch 14 is displayed on the display surface thereof. Is configured to be able to.

With such a structure, the amount of rental of the ball lending operation switch 14 per one time can be clearly displayed to the player, and the display of the amount of loan can be selected / exchanged at the game shop side. Is possible.

The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment. The above-mentioned embodiment is an exemplification, has substantially the same configuration as the technical idea described in the scope of the claims of the present invention, and has any similar effect to the present invention. It is included in the technical scope of the invention.

For example, in the fifth embodiment described above, an example has been described in which a liquid crystal display section for clearly indicating to the player the lending amount of the ball lending operation switch is provided in the vicinity of the ball lending operation switch. However, this is not limited to this mode, and the pressing unit itself of the ball lending operation switch may be operated as a liquid crystal display unit and the lending amount may be selectable.

[0026]

As described above, according to the present invention having the above-mentioned configuration, since the value of the valuable value for one operation of the ball lending operation switch is clearly indicated, the ball balance is calculated backward from the deduction amount of the card balance. It is no longer necessary to estimate the replacement amount of the lending operation switch, and the player does not feel useless anxiety when starting the game. Also, you can judge how much denomination cards you can purchase in advance so that you can play smoothly,
You have to leave the gaming machine to purchase the card again,
There is an advantage that such troublesomeness can be eliminated.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a front view showing the overall configuration of a pachinko gaming machine provided with a ball supply switch that is a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a rear view showing the configuration of the back surface of the pachinko gaming machine shown in FIG.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing a detailed configuration of a first example of the loan amount specifying unit shown in FIG.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing a detailed configuration of a second example of the loan amount specifying unit shown in FIG.

5 is a perspective view showing a detailed configuration of a third example of the loan amount specifying unit shown in FIG. 1. FIG.

FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing a detailed configuration of a loan amount specifying unit shown in FIG. 1 according to a fourth embodiment.

FIG. 7 is a perspective view showing a detailed configuration of a loan amount specifying unit shown in FIG. 1 according to a fifth embodiment.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 Pachinko gaming machine 2 Card type ball lending machines 3A to 3E Rental amount clarification section 4 Gaming board 4A Gaming section 5 Guide rails 6 Special symbol display device 7 Starting winning hole 8 Variable winning device 9 Upper plate 10 Operation handle 11 Launching device 12 cards Insert hole 13 Card frequency indicator 14, 14A Ball lending operation switch 15 Lower plate 16 Operation part 17 Game control device 18 Emission control device 19 Interface board 20 Connection cord 21 Firing control device 22 External connection terminal board 23 Ball ejection device 25 Overflow switch 26 Counter 27 Power-on Switch 28 Award Ball Tank 28H Opening 31 Rental Amount Plate Case 31L Extrusion Hole 31S Plate Storage Space 31U Insertion Amount 32 Rental Amount Plate 33 Adhesive Recess 34 Plate Attachment 34A Fitting Recess 34B Locking Piece 35 Transparent Cover 3 A fitting convex portion 35S plate receiving space 36 a transparent window 37 rotating panel 38 liquid crystal display unit 41 the switch pressing section

Claims (2)

[Claims] 1. A gaming machine that is capable of playing within the range of the stored valuable value by using a valuable value storage medium in which a valuable value equivalent to money and exchangeable with the gaming medium at a predetermined exchange rate is stored. Exchange request means that is operated when the player specifies the exchange request valuable value that is the portion of the stored valuable value that the player requests the exchange, and the exchange request valuable value that can be specified for each operation. A unit exchanging value indicating means for clearly indicating the value of, and a gaming machine. 2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the unit exchange value specifying means is provided in the exchange requesting means.