JPH07284563A - Pinball game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To output the game machine information while seeing it by relatively simplifying the game machine information to be generated from it. CONSTITUTION:A connection terminal 9 which sends the game machine information to be generated from the PACHINKO machine 10 to an output unit 80 is provided at a PACHINKO machine 10. The game machine information can be inputted to an output unit 80A by connecting a connection terminal 85 to the connection terminal 9. Thus, the inputted game machine information can be displayed on respective figure display devices 84a-84d of the output unit 80A.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a gaming machine information processing apparatus for aggregating gaming machine information generated from gaming machines typified by pachinko gaming machines, coin gaming machines and the like.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In this type of gaming machine information processing apparatus,
Conventionally known ones include, for example, JP-A-57-183883 and JP-A-56-91778.
There was one described in the official gazette. This type of conventional gaming machine information processing device collects gaming machine information generated from each gaming machine installed in a gaming center in the center, outputs the collected data, and centrally manages each gaming machine. Was to be.

On the other hand, at the game hall, if too much game value is given to the player playing the game on the game machine, it means that the player is provided with a great service, but the game hall is not provided. For them, there will be inconvenience that they will be in the red. On the other hand, if the game value given to the player is too small, there is an inconvenience that the player is not able to gather at the game site because the service to the player is reduced, though it is profitable for the game place. As described above, in the amusement hall, it is necessary to carry out the amusement hall management by weighing the service to the player and the amusement hall profit. In the conventional amusement machine information processing device, the management of the amusement hall is performed. The data related to the game machine information required for the above was aggregated and output.

[0004]

However, in this conventional gaming machine information processing device, the gaming machine information generated from each gaming machine installed in the gaming hall is collected and output at the center. In addition, the facility is relatively large, and the output location of the collected data and the gaming machine targeted for the output gaming machine information are often relatively distant from each other. There is a drawback in that it is difficult to observe the gaming machine in comparison with the gaming machine by outputting the gaming machine information while watching the gaming machine nearby.

The present invention has been conceived in view of the above circumstances, and an object thereof is to output the gaming machine information generated from the gaming machine relatively easily and to view the gaming machine near the gaming machine. While providing the gaming machine information of the gaming machine, it is to provide a gaming information processing device that is easy to observe.

[0006]

The present invention according to claim 1 is a gaming machine information processing apparatus for totaling gaming machine information generated from gaming machines, wherein the gaming machine information is visually recognized. A data output unit for outputting the gaming machine information is provided in association with the gaming machine with respect to an output device which is a device capable of outputting in a possible mode and which is separate from the gaming machine. To do.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, there is provided a gaming machine information processing apparatus for totaling gaming machine information generated from gaming machines, which is a predetermined output device configured separately from the gaming machine. The output device has a data input unit for inputting data for outputting the gaming machine information transmitted from a data output unit provided in association with the gaming machine,
And an output unit that outputs the gaming machine information in a visually recognizable manner based on the data input from the data input unit.

[0008]

According to the present invention as set forth in claim 1, since the data output section for transmitting the data necessary for outputting the gaming machine information is provided in relation to the gaming machine, By installing the gaming machine at the gaming hall, the gaming machine information generated from the gaming machine is output by a separately prepared predetermined output device in a visually recognizable manner.

According to the present invention of claim 2, the data for outputting the gaming machine information transmitted from the data output section provided in association with the gaming machine is provided separately from the gaming machine. The game machine information is input from a data input unit of a configured output device, and based on the input data, the gaming machine information is output in a visually recognizable manner.

[0010]

1 and 2 are external views of a pachinko machine which is an example of a ball game machine to which the present invention is applied. Particularly, FIG. 1 shows its front view and FIG. 2 shows its rear view. Show.

In FIG. 1, a pachinko machine 10 has a front frame 1 which is openably and closably mounted, and a glass frame 2 which is openably and closably mounted on the front frame 1. A game board 3 is detachably attached to the front frame 1. On the game board 3 having a game area formed on its front surface, specific areas 4a to 4c, which are examples of a start winning area,
Safe holes 5a to 5c and a plurality of yakmono (commonly called tulips) 6a and 6b are provided. Further, a variable display member 20 which is an example of a game state changing means is attached to substantially the center of the game board 3. The variable display member 20 is a segment display 2 for electrically variably displaying identification information.
0a, and a rotary drum mechanism (detailed in FIG. 3 described later) for mechanically variably displaying identification information. Furthermore, at a position slightly above the out-ball entrance 7 of the game board 3, a winning ball device 30 (shown in detail in FIG. 4, which will be described later) is provided as an example of maximum value giving means.

The specific areas 4a to 4c are winning holes defined so that the variable display member 20 can be driven for display or variably displayed when there is a winning ball. This variable display member 20
Is to change the display state based on the winning balls to the specific areas 4a to 4c and give the maximum value based on the display state. Therefore, the specific areas 4a to 4c
A specific game state occurs in which the maximum value, which is an example of a specific game value, can be given on the condition that the hit ball is won. For example, the specific regions 4a and 4b respectively form first and second starting winning regions.

Note that the specific area is not limited to the winning hole, but is an area through which balls formed on the game board 3 can pass, that is, balls that have fallen in from above and pass on the game board 3 again. It may be a passage area to be discharged. In other words, "winning" is a broad concept including "passing".

If necessary, a part of the front frame 1 is provided with a start switch 8a and a stop switch 8b. The start switch 8a is provided on the variable display member 20.
The variable display start condition is used to condition that there are winning balls in the specific areas 4a to 4c and that the player has operated a start command. The stop switch 8b is used to stop the change in the display state of the variable display member 20 by a manual operation.

Further, a connection terminal 9 is provided at a position on the game board 3 which is hidden when the glass frame 2 is closed and exposed when the glass frame 2 is opened. The connection terminal 9 is used when outputting data based on the operating state of the pachinko machine 10 to the outside.

In FIG. 2, a plurality of paths 111 to 117 are provided on the back surface of the game board 3. Routes 111 and 11
2 guides the balls that have won the specific areas 4a and 4b or the safe holes 5a to 5c to the upper position on the back surface of the accessory 6a or 6b, and opens the yakmono 6a and 6b by the balls. The route 113 guides the balls that have won the specific area 4c to the detection switch 12c. The route 114 is an inclined passage for guiding various winning balls to the safe hole, the winning hole, or the winning ball device 30, and the winning ball processing device 16
Lead to. The winning balls processed by the winning ball processing device 16 are guided to the confluence path 117 via the path 115. A path 116 is provided between the out ball inlet 7 and the confluence path 117.

Detection switches 12a to 12c, which are an example of start winning a prize ball detecting means, are provided on the back surfaces of the specific areas 4a to 4c in order to detect balls that have won the corresponding specific areas. On the back surface of the winning ball device 30, a detection switch 13 for detecting a ball that has won the winning ball device 30 is provided. The winning ball device 30 opens the plate when the maximum value is imparted, and a ball that has won a predetermined winning area (32a shown in FIG. 4) among the winning areas that can be passed by opening the plate. A detection switch 1 for detecting is detected. A hit ball detection switch 15 is provided in association with the confluence path 117.

Further, on the back surface of the game board 3, FIG.
The game control circuit 40 shown in FIG. 6 and the management device 50 shown in FIG.
The box 17 storing the is attached. The output of the box 17 is connected to the connection terminal 9. Although not shown, a prize ball storage tank is provided on the upper rear surface of the pachinko machine 10. This prize ball storage tank is supplied with prize balls from a conventionally known reduction device. Replenishment ball detection switch (18 shown in FIG. 6) in connection with the supply route of the prize ball
Is provided. The replenishment ball detection switch 18 detects a replenishment ball, which is an example of a ball that is beneficial to the player. The hit ball detection switch 15 is used to detect an hit ball which is an example of a ball that is disadvantageous to the player.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the rotary drum mechanism 20B included in the variable display member. In the figure, the rotary drum mechanism 20A includes a plurality of rotary drums 21a to 21c.
Identification information (pictures, symbols, numbers, alphabets, etc.) is drawn on the outer circumference of each of the rotary drums 21a to 21c. On the side surface of each of the rotary drums 21a to 21c, there is a ratchet gear 22a having a number of teeth corresponding to the number of pieces of identification information.
22 to 22c (only 22c is shown in the figure) are fixed. The rotating drums 21a to 21c are respectively the drum shaft 2
It is loosely fitted by 3 and is individually rotatably instructed by its frictional force. Both ends of the drum shaft 23 are supported by the side surfaces of the box 24. A rotary drive mechanism 25 is provided at one end of the drum shaft 23. The rotation drive mechanism 25 is the motor 2
Including 51. The motor 251 is a geared motor and transmits its rotational force to the gear 253 via the gear 252. The gear 253 is fixed to one end of the drum shaft 23.

A solenoid 26 is provided on the back of the box 24.
a to 26c are fixed. One end of the locking levers 27a to 27c is connected to the plunger 261 of the solenoids 26a to 26c. The locking levers 27a to 27c are pivotally supported by a lever shaft 282 at substantially the center. Claw-shaped portions 271 are formed at the tips (the other ends) of the locking levers 27a to 27c. Claw portion 2 of each locking lever 27a to 27c
71 engages with the corresponding ratchet gears 22a-22c to hold each rotary drum 21a-21c in a selectively locked state.

The above-mentioned rotary drum mechanism 20B is mounted on the back surface of the game board 3 so that a part of each of the rotary drums 21a to 21c can be seen from the front surface of the game board 3.

In this embodiment, the identification information for displaying each of the rotary drums 21a to 21c included in the rotary drum mechanism 20B is a predetermined combination, and the segment display 2
When the display state of 0A is a predetermined state, it is a condition that the maximum value can be given. Next, the details of the winning ball device will be described as an example of means for giving the maximum value.

FIG. 4 is a detailed perspective view of the winning ball device 30. In the winning ball device 30 of this embodiment, an opening / closing plate (plate) 33, which will be described later, is opened in the front to receive balls as a first state that is advantageous (or profit) for the player, which is disadvantageous (or disadvantageous) for the player. As an example of the second state, the opening / closing plate is closed to prevent the reception of balls.

More specifically, the prize winning ball device 3
0 includes a decorative frame 31. . In the central part of the decorative frame 31,
A through hole is formed which becomes a winning area 32 in which a ball can be won.
An opening / closing plate (or plate) 33 is provided on the front surface of the through hole so as to be openable and closable toward the front surface side. The lower part of the opening / closing plate 33 is pivotally supported by a shaft 331, and one side thereof (right side in the drawing)
A U-shaped protrusion 332 is formed on the back surface of the. Protrusion 3
A through hole is formed in 32. A pin 341 fixed to the tip of the lever 34 is inserted into the through hole. The other end of the lever 34 is supported by a fulcrum 342. An opening / closing mechanism 35 is provided at the upper position of the lever 34. The opening / closing mechanism 35 is
The open / close plate 33 is selectively opened / closed and includes a solenoid 351. Plunger 3 of solenoid 351
One end of a rod 353 is connected to 52. Rod 3
The other end of 53 is connected to the lever 34.

The winning area 32 is divided into a plurality of winning areas 32a, 32b and 32c as required. Prize area 3
The winning balls 2b and 32c are directly guided to the back surface of the game board 3 and reach the detection switch 13. The winning area 32a is
It is a special prize region that is defined so that the opening / closing plate 33 can be repeatedly opened again after the opening / closing plate 33 is closed according to the passage of a ball. The detection switch 1 is provided at the position where the ball in the back of the winning area 32a passes.
4 (see FIG. 2) are provided.

Safe holes 36a and 36b are formed on both sides of the decorative frame 31 with the winning area 32 in between. Safe hole 3
Although 6a and 36b are closed when the opening / closing plate 33 is closed,
The driving ball is led to the back as a winning ball.

FIG. 5 is a game control circuit diagram of the pachinko machine 10. Next, referring to FIGS. 1 to 5, the game control circuit 40
The operation will be described together with the configuration.

When the hit balls enter the safe holes 5a to 5c or the yakmono 6a and 6b, a certain number of prize balls are discharged for each prize ball as in the conventional pachinko machine. On the other hand, when the hit ball hits one of the specific areas 4a to 4c, the corresponding detection switch 12a to 12c
One of c detects a winning ball and derives a start signal.
This start signal is given to the mechanical display drive circuit 41 and the display information generation circuit 42a included in the electrical display drive circuit 42. In response, mechanical display drive circuit 41 energizes solenoids 26a-26c and energizes motor 251. Accordingly, the locking lever 2
Since the engagement state between the 7a to 27c and the ratchet gears 22a to 22c is released, the rotary drums 21a to 21c are rotationally driven by the rotational force of the motor 251. Therefore,
The rotary drum mechanism 20A is mechanically driven with the rotation of the rotary drum to change the identification information. Almost at the same time, the display information generation circuit 42 generates information (for example, numerical information) to be displayed on the segment display 20A and supplies it to the driver 42b and the maximum value added state detection circuit 46. Such a display information generating circuit 42a includes, for example, a clock oscillator, a counter that counts clock pulses, and a decoder that decodes the count value of the counter, and sequentially changes in synchronization with the clock generation cycle. The displayed information is derived. The driver 42b drives the segment display 20A for display based on the display information. As a result, the segment display 20A
Is electrically variably displayed.

In this state, the stop signal generation circuit 43 generates a stop signal after a predetermined time from the player's desired timing or start signal. This stop signal is given to the mechanical display drive circuit 41 and the display information generating circuit 42a. Mechanical display drive circuit 41
Deactivates the solenoids 26a-26c,
The motor 251 is deenergized to turn the rotary drums 21a to 21c.
To stop. The identification information displayed on each of the rotary drums 21a to 21c is detected by the mechanical display state detection unit 44 and given to the combination display state determination circuit 45.
The combination display state determination circuit 45 is provided for each rotary drum 21a.
21c, the combination of the identification information displayed is judged, and the result is given to the maximum value added state detection circuit 46. Display information displayed on the segment display device 20A is supplied to the maximum value provision state detection circuit 46 from the display information generation circuit 42a. The maximum value imparting state detection circuit 46 determines whether or not the combination of the display states of the rotary drums 21a to 21c and the display information of the segment display 20A can impart the predetermined maximum value. if,
When it is detected that the maximum value-adding state is reached, the detection output is given to the value-adding control circuit 47 and the interface 52 shown in FIG. The value imparting control circuit 47 energizes the solenoid 351 for a relatively long time (or intermittently energizes it) to open the opening / closing plate 33, thereby making it easier to win a hit ball with a relatively high probability.

As another example of the maximum value giving state, for example, it may be performed based on only mechanical variable display or only electrical variable display. Also,
As another example of the maximum value, once the maximum value is imparted, the hitting ball is in the winning area 32a while the opening / closing plate 33 is being opened.
The opening / closing plate 33 may be closed after a predetermined time based on the fact that the player has won the prize, and may be repeatedly opened again. In that case, a repetitive opening condition detection circuit 48 is provided. The repetitive opening condition detection circuit 48 acts on the value giving control circuit 47 based on the output of the detection switch 14, for example, to repeatedly actuate the solenoid 351.

Next, the operation in the case of collecting various data during operation of the pachinko machine 10 as described above, in particular, data relating to the addition of the maximum value will be described.

FIGS. 6A to 7 are views for explaining the details of the management apparatus of the present invention. In particular, FIG. 6A shows a block diagram of the management apparatus 50, and FIG. FIG. 7 is a diagram schematically showing a storage area of a memory (RAM) 54 included in the management device, and FIG. 7 shows a flowchart for explaining the operation of the CPU 51.

In FIG. 6A, the management device 50 includes a central processing unit (hereinafter CPU) 51, an interface 52,
A program storage memory (hereinafter referred to as ROM) 53 and a data storage memory (hereinafter referred to as RAM) 54 which is an example of a storage unit are included. The CPU 51 writes data in the RAM 54 or reads data previously written in the RAM 54, and functions as a reading unit. The interface 52 includes the detection switches 12 a to 15 and the detection switch 18.
Is connected, and the maximum value added state detection circuit 46
The output of is given. The interface 52 also includes
The output unit 70A (shown in FIG. 10A described later) is directly connected, or the output unit 80A (shown in FIG. 11 described later) is connected via the connection terminals (or connectors) 9 and 85. This CPU 51, interface 5
2 and the output unit 70A (or the output unit 80)
An output means is constituted by A and the connection terminal 9). Here, the output units 70A and 80A act as means for outputting the storage data of the RAM 54 in a visually recognizable manner.

The operation of the CPU 51 is shown in FIG.
Will be described in detail with reference to. Referring to FIG. 6B, R
The details of the storage area of the AM 54 will be described. RAM54 is
It includes a plurality of storage areas (or storage areas) 54a to 54h. Here, the storage area 54a is used to store the number of balls won in the specific area 4a (that is, the number A of left-start winning balls). The memory storage area 54a is the specific area 4b.
It is used to store the number of balls won (that is, the number B of right start winning balls). The storage area 54c is the specific area 4c.
It is used to store the number of balls won (that is, the central start winning ball number C). The storage area 54d is used to store the maximum number of times of value addition (D). Storage area 5
4e is used to store the number (E) of balls won in the winning area 32 of the winning ball device 30. Storage area 54f
Is the number of balls won in the winning area 32a, that is, the opening / closing plate 3
It is used to store the number of times (F) that 3 is continuously opened. The storage area 54g is used to store the number of outputs of the detection switch 15 and the number of hit balls (G). The storage area 54h is used to store the number of outputs of the detection switch 18, that is, the number of supplementary balls (H).

Instead of the storage areas 54a to 54h, a counter for counting the number or the number of balls may be used.

Next, the operation of the management device 50 will be described with reference to FIGS. CPU51, step 1
When it is determined whether the output mode is selected in step S3 and it is determined that the output mode is not selected, step 2
Go to. Here, in the case of the output unit 70A, for example, the determination of the output mode is based on the pressing of a switch (72 shown in FIG. 10A) for activating the output of the stored contents of the RAM 54. To be judged. If the output unit 80A is detachable from the connection terminal 9, it is determined that the connection terminals 9 and 85 are connected, or in addition to that, the switch (82 shown in FIG. 11) is operated. Will be judged.

Then, in steps 2 to 13, an operation of writing various data related to the maximum value giving to the RAM 54 is performed. Specifically, in step 2, it is determined whether or not the detection switch 12a is turned on, that is, whether or not the hit ball has won the specific area 4a. If it is determined that the detection switch 12a is on, in step 3, 1 is added to the number of left-start winning prizes (A) stored in the storage area 54a so far. Then, or in step 2, the detection switch 1
When the off state of 2a is determined, the process proceeds to step 4. In step 4, it is determined whether or not the detection switch 12b is turned on, that is, whether or not the hit ball has won the specific area 4b. When it is determined that the detection switch 12b is turned on, 1 is added to the number (B) of right start winning prizes stored in the storage area 54b in step 5. Then, or in step 4, the detection switch 1
When the off state of 2b is determined, the process proceeds to step 6. In step 6, it is determined whether or not the detection switch 12c is turned on, that is, whether or not the hit ball has won the specific area 4c. If it is determined that the detection switch 12c is turned on, in step 7, the storage area 5
1 is added to the number of central start winning coins (C) stored in 4c. After that, or when it is determined in step 6 that the detection switch 12c is off, the process proceeds to step 8.

In step 8, it is judged whether or not it is in the maximum value added state. This determination is made based on whether or not the maximum value added state detection circuit 46 has detected the maximum value added state. If it is determined that it is in the maximum value giving state, in step 9, 1 is added to the maximum value giving number (D) stored in the storage area 54d. After that, or when it is determined in step 8 that the state is not the maximum value added state, the process proceeds to step 10. In step 10, it is determined whether or not the detection switch 13 is turned on, that is, whether or not there is a winning ball in the winning area 32 of the winning ball device 30. When it is determined that the detection switch 13 is in the on state, the number of winning balls (E) stored in the storage area 54e in step 11 is set to 1
Is added. After that, or when it is determined in step 10 that the detection switch 13 is in the off state,
Go to step 12. In step 12, whether or not the detection switch 14 is turned on, that is, the winning area 32 in which the condition that the opening / closing plate 33 can be continuously opened is defined.
It is determined whether or not a winning ball has been generated in a. When it is determined that the detection switch 14 is turned on, 1 is added to the number of continuations (F) stored in the storage area 54f in step 13.

After that, in steps 14 to 17, the operation of detecting and collecting difference number data based on the operating state of the pachinko machine 10 is performed. That is, in step 14, it is determined whether or not the detection switch 15 is turned on, that is, whether or not there is a hit ball. If it is determined that the detection switch 15 is turned on, 1 is added to the number of hit balls (G) stored in the storage area 54g in step 15. Then, or step 14
When the off state of the detection switch 15 is determined in
Go to step 16. In step 16, it is judged whether or not the detection switch 18 is turned on, that is, whether or not there is a replenishment ball. When it is determined that the detection switch 18 is turned on, in step 18, the storage area 54h
1 is added to the number of supplementary balls (H) stored in.
Then, or in step 16, the detection switch 18
When it is determined that the off state of No. 1 is returned to Step 1.

In this way, the operation of collecting various data based on the operating state of the pachinko machine 10 is repeated.

As described above, various data collected in the RAM 54 are displayed or printed and output in a visually recognizable manner. The operation and the output manner are shown in FIGS. It will be described later with reference to 16 (b).

The data concerning the variable display frequency of the variable display member 20 may be aggregated and output by the output means. Moreover, in the above-described embodiment, the management device 50 is configured by the game control circuit hardware circuit of the pachinko machine 10.
Shows the case of using a microprocessor.
The CPU 51 may be provided with the function of the game control circuit 40 and controlled by software processing. In this case, a program for performing the same operation or function as that in FIG. 5 can be easily made by those skilled in the art according to the technical idea shown in FIG. 5, and therefore detailed description thereof will be omitted.

Further, in the above-described embodiments, the one provided with the variable display member has been described as an example of the pachinko machine capable of giving the maximum value. However, the technical idea of the present invention is not limited to this, and can be applied to various types of pachinko machines that can give the maximum value based on the change in the gaming state. Therefore, another pachinko machine to which the present invention is applied will be described below. FIG. 8 is a front view of another embodiment of a pachinko machine to which the present invention is applied, and FIG. 9 is a perspective view for explaining the details of a winning ball device 65 adapted to this pachinko machine.

In FIG. 8, the pachinko machine 6 of this embodiment is shown.
As for 0, the specific regions 61a to 61c are formed in the region below the game board 3. Each of the specific areas 61a to 61c is an area through which balls can pass, and is a starting area that is determined so that the operation state of the winning ball device 65, which will be described later, can be changed in accordance with the passing of a hit ball. Detection switches 62a to 62c are associated with the specific areas 61a to 61c. In addition, a winning ball device 65, which is another example of the game state changing means, is attached to substantially the center of the game board 3.

The details of the winning ball device 65 will be described with reference to FIG. In a lower portion of the mounting substrate 651, a special prize area 652 is formed so as to be in a maximum value added state according to the passing of a hit ball. On both sides of the special prize area 652, there are formed prize areas (corresponding to 32b and 32b in FIG. 4) for ejecting a predetermined number of prize balls according to the prize winning. Ball receiving members (or opening / closing blades) 654 and 655 are openably and closably supported on the special prize region 652 and the prize winning region 653. These ball floating members 654 and 655 are
Opening / closing drive mechanism 656 mounted on the back surface of the mounting substrate 651
It is driven to open and close. The opening / closing drive mechanism 656 includes a solenoid 657 and a link mechanism 658.

The operation of the pachinko machine 60 of this embodiment will be briefly described with reference to FIGS. 8 and 9. When the hit ball passes any of the specific areas 61a to 61c, the detection switches 62a to 62c detect it. Accordingly
When the solenoid 657 is generated, the opening / closing drive mechanism 656 moves the ball receiving members 654 and 655 for a relatively short time (1 to 2 seconds).
Just open it or open / close it for a few seconds.
Repeat repeatedly. During the opening operation of the ball receiving members 654 and 655, if the hitting balls do not win the special prize area 652 and only the prize winning area 653 wins, a predetermined number per winning ball will be obtained in the same manner as conventionally known. The prize ball is released. In addition, a first start winning area for opening and closing the variable winning ball device 65 once (for example, 61a, 61c) and 2
A second start winning area (for example, 61
b), the total number of winning balls in the first starting winning area is detected and counted, and the winning balls in the second starting winning area is detected and counted. You may make it collect and output by the collection device 70. In addition, the data regarding the number of times the operation of the one-time opening or the two-time opening accompanying the start winning of the variable winning ball device 65 may be aggregated and output.

On the other hand, when the hit ball hits the special prize area 652, the solenoid 657 is intermittently urged for a fixed number of times (for example, 18 times) in a cycle of a relatively short time (for example, 0.4 seconds), The ball receiving members 654 and 655 are intermittently driven to open and close. In this state, when the hit ball hits the special prize area 652, the ball receiving members 654 and 655 are repeatedly opened and closed intermittently a certain number of times, and the operation is continued. If no single ball hits into the special prize area 652 during the intermittent opening / closing operation for a certain number of times, the operation ends after the intermittent opening / closing operation for a certain number of times. That is, in this embodiment, the maximum value-added state is detected by detecting the first hit ball that has entered the special prize area 652, and the number of continuations is counted by the subsequent detection of the prize ball, and only a certain number of times is counted. Will be continued.

The ball game machine to which the present invention is applied is not limited to the one shown in FIGS. 1 to 4 or 8 and 9.
It goes without saying that it can be applied to other types of pachinko machines and coin game machines that can add various maximum values.

Next, details of the output unit for outputting the data stored in the RAM 54 in a visually recognizable manner will be described.

FIGS. 10A and 10B are perspective views showing an embodiment of the output unit. In particular, FIG.
What is shown in (a) and FIG. 10 (b) is integrally provided in the box 17 mounted on the back surface of the game board 3, or
Or, the case where it is provided in association is shown.

In FIG. 10A, the output unit 70
A includes a box 71 (however, it may also be used as the box 17). The box 71 is provided with a switch (or a power switch) 72 for outputting an instruction to output the data stored in the RAM 54, and a graphic area 73 showing the positional relationship between the specific areas 4a to 4c of the game board 3 is formed. Further, the box 71 is formed with a numeral display device 74 including a plurality of numeral displays. Here, the numeral display 74a, 74b or 74c indicates the number of balls won in the corresponding specific area 4a, 4b or 4c, that is, the number of left starting winning balls (A), the number of right starting winning balls (B) or the center starting winning. It is used without displaying the number of balls (C). Number display 7
4d is used to display the maximum number of times of value addition (D).

Next, FIGS. 6A to 7 and FIG.
The operation when the output unit 70A outputs various data will be briefly described with reference to FIG. Switch 72
When is turned on, the CPU 51 determines in step 1 that the output mode is selected, and proceeds to step 18. In step 18, storage area 5 of RAM 54
The number of left start winning prizes (A), the number of right starting prize winnings (B), the number of center starting prize winnings (C) and the maximum number of times of value addition (D) stored in each of 4a to 54b are successively output to the interface 52. Corresponding numerical display 74
a, 74b, 74c, 74d and displayed.

By looking at this display state, it is possible to easily know the number of times of maximum value addition and also to know the number of prize balls in a specific area that triggers maximum value addition. There are advantages to be obtained.

In FIG. 10B, the output unit 70
B is different from that shown in FIG. 10A in that it is configured as follows. That is, the box 71 is provided with one multi-digit numeral display 75. The box 71 is provided with selection switches 76a to 76d for selecting the type of data to be displayed on the numeral display 75. Each selection switch 76a, 76b, 76c, 76d
Are used to select the number of left-start prize balls (A), the number of right-start prize balls (B), the number of center-start prize balls (C), and the maximum number of times of value addition (D), respectively. Each selection switch 76
Corresponding to a to 76d, display units (light emitting diodes etc.) 78a to 78d are provided to inform which selection switch corresponds to the type of data displayed on the numerical display 75.

The configuration of this embodiment has the advantage that one numeric display 75 can be used to display a plurality of types of data.

11 to 12 are schematic views of another embodiment of the output unit, that is, an output device according to the present invention. In particular, in these embodiments, each pachinko machine is not provided for each, but can be detachably attached to the pachinko machine 10 whose operation status data is to be known, and one output unit can be used for a plurality of pachinko machines. It is designed to be shared.

More specifically, the output unit 80A shown in FIG. 11 is provided with a switch 82 for issuing an output command and an output stop command on a box (or housing) 81, and also includes a numeral display device 84. Composed of. The numerical display device 84 includes a plurality of numerical display devices 84a to 84d which are an example of an output unit. Numerical display devices 84a to 84
The type of data displayed by d is the number display 74a-7
It is similar to 4d. And, in the output unit 80A,
The connection terminal 85 is connected via the cord. The connection terminal 85 is connected to the connection terminal 9 which is an example of a data output section provided at a position exposed when the glass frame 2 of the pachinko machine 10 is opened. The operation unit such as the switch 82 may be provided on the pachinko machine side, or the operation unit may be omitted and data may be transmitted only by connecting the connection terminals 85 and 9 to each other.

According to this embodiment, when adjusting the nails, it suffices to connect the connection terminal 85 of the output unit 80A to the connection terminal 9 of the pachinko machine 10 to be nail-adjusted.
One can also be used to output data from multiple pachinko machines,
There is an advantage that various data can be viewed from the front of the game board 3.

The output unit 80B shown in FIG. 12 is constructed so as to be attachable to and detachable from the box 17 mounted on the back surface of the game board 3. To that end, in Box 17,
A connection terminal 9'is provided. Also, the output unit 80B
The box 81 has a connection terminal 85 ', which is an example of a data input section, which is fitted to the connection terminal 9', fixed thereto.

The output unit 80C shown in FIG. 13 has a printing function. For that purpose, the box 81 is provided with a printer (only the printed sheet 86 is shown in the figure) and a print key 87 for issuing a print command. In the figure, the connection terminal 9 is provided in association with the box 17, but it may be provided on the front surface of the game board 3 as shown in FIG.
Since other configurations are similar to those of FIG. 11, the same portions are denoted by the same reference numerals, and detailed description thereof will be omitted.

The output unit 80D shown in FIG. 14 has only a printing function. FIG. 16 shows an example of a print format in which various data are printed by the output unit 80C or 80D having a print function as described above.
It is shown in (a). The connection terminal 9 may be provided on the island side such as the curtain plate, and further, the data relay device may be provided on the island side. Further, data may be transmitted to the output unit by using radio waves or the like as an information medium.

FIG. 15 is a schematic view of a further preferred embodiment of the output unit. Output unit 90 of this embodiment
Is provided for each pachinko machine in association with the curtain plate on the upper part of the island on which the pachinko machine 10 is installed. The output unit 90 includes a display panel 91, and a door 92 is mounted on the front surface of the display panel 91 so as to be openable and closable.
The door 92 is provided with a lock 93 so that only a specific person (a staff member or the like) can open the door 92 and view the display data.

The display panel 91 has a plurality of numeral indicators 8
A numeric display device 84 including 4a to 84e is mounted, and a numeric display 94 for displaying other data.
a to 94d are mounted. RA is displayed on the numeral display 94a.
The number G of hit balls stored in the memory area 54g of M54 (the number of hit balls when viewed from the game hall) is displayed. The number display device 94b displays the number H of supplementary balls stored in the storage area 54h (the number of coins dispensed when viewed from the game hall). Difference number data is displayed on the numeral display 94c. This difference number data is obtained by subtracting (GH) the number of supplementary balls (H) from the number of driven balls (G). The payout rate is displayed on the numeral display 94d. This payout rate is obtained by dividing the number of replenished balls (H) by the number of hit balls (G) (H / G).

According to this embodiment, by opening the door 92 formed on a part of the curtain plate when adjusting the nail, various data can be known without lifting the output unit. . Further, according to this embodiment, not only the data relating to the maximum value addition, but also the data such as the number of driven balls, the number of replenished balls, the difference number, and the payout rate can be easily known. If necessary, the display panel 9
A printer is provided in association with No. 1 and each of the numeral displays 84a-8
The data displayed on 4d and 94a to 94d may be printed. The print format in that case is shown in FIG.

In each of the above-described embodiments, the case where the data of one pachinko machine is displayed or printed by one output unit is shown, but one output unit is connected to a plurality of pachinko machines and each pachinko machine is connected. The machine data may be output. Alternatively, a large computer may be used to centrally manage a plurality of pachinko machines, and various data of each pachinko machine may be selectively or collectively output.

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The present invention according to claim 1 is necessary for outputting the gaming machine information to an output device which outputs the gaming machine information generated from the gaming machine in a visually recognizable manner. In order to be able to transmit the data, in the game arcade, it is possible to obtain the game machine information relatively easily by simply separately providing the output device, and the operator can use the output device to get close to the game machine. By outputting the gaming machine information of the gaming machine, it becomes possible to output and observe the gaming machine information of the gaming machine while watching the gaming machine. According to the invention of claim 2, the gaming machine information is output in a visually recognizable manner based on the gaming machine information transmitted from the data output section provided in association with the gaming machine. In the game hall, by providing a data output unit provided in association with the game machine, the game machine information can be obtained by a predetermined output device based on the data transmitted from the data output, It becomes possible to obtain the gaming machine information relatively easily, and a worker uses the output device to output the gaming machine information of the gaming machine near the gaming machine, thereby watching the gaming machine. Machine information can be output and observed.

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FIG. 1 is a front view showing an example of a pachinko gaming machine applied to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a rear view showing a partial internal structure of an example of a pachinko gaming machine applied to the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a detailed view of a rotary drum mechanism included in the variable display screen.

FIG. 4 is a detailed view of a winning ball device.

FIG. 5 is a control circuit diagram of the pachinko gaming machine.

FIG. 6 shows a management device, (a) is a block diagram,
(B) is the figure which showed the storage area of ROM diagrammatically.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of the management device.

FIG. 8 is a front view of another pachinko gaming machine to which the present invention is applied.

FIG. 9 is an overall perspective view of a variable winning ball device.

FIG. 10 is a detailed view of an output unit.

FIG. 11 is an illustrative view of another embodiment of the output unit.

FIG. 12 is an illustrative view of another embodiment of the output unit.

FIG. 13 is an illustrative view of another embodiment of the output unit.

FIG. 14 is an illustrative view of another embodiment of the output unit.

FIG. 15 is a schematic view of still another embodiment of the output unit.

FIG. 16 is an illustrative view showing one example of a print format.

[Explanation of symbols]

10, 60 is a pachinko machine, 3 is a game board, 4a to 4c, 6
1a to 61c are specific areas, 12a to 12e, 62a to 6
2c is a detection point, 20 is a variable display member, 20a is a segment display, 20b is a rotating drum mechanism, 30 is a winning ball device, 40 is a game control circuit, 41 and 42 are driving means,
46 is a maximum value added state detection circuit, 47 is a value added control circuit, 50 is a management device, 51 is a CPU, 53 is a ROM,
54 is a RAM, 65 is a winning ball device, 70a, 70b, 8
0a to 80d and 90 are output units.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a ball game machine represented by, for example, a pachinko game machine, a coin game machine, or the like.
Specifically, it relates to a ball game machine in which a ball is hit in a game area to play a game.

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2. Description of the Related Art In a ball game machine of this type, a variable winning ball device is advantageous to a player, which is generally known in the art, for example, when a predetermined specific game state occurs. There has been one configured to be controlled in the first state so that a large number of hit balls can be won in the variable winning ball device in a relatively short period of time.

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As described above, in the conventional ball-and-ball game machine, when a specific game state occurs, many winning balls are generated and a lot of value is given to the player. He was playing a game for the occurrence of a state.

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In this way, the occurrence of the specific game state provides a great service to the player, while the special game state occurs too much, a game hall is generated. It causes the inconvenience that the management of the company deteriorates. In other words, for the amusement hall, both the inconvenience of leaving the customer due to too few occurrences of the specific gaming state and the deterioration of management due to too many occurrences of the specific gaming state are weighed in order to obtain the optimal frequency. There was a need to make adjustments such as nail adjustment.

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The present invention has been conceived in view of the above circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide a ball game machine capable of providing information on occurrence of a specific game state to a game arcade.

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The present invention is a ball-and-ball game machine in which a ball is hit in a game area to play a game, which is provided in the game area and is advantageous for a player.
And a variable winning ball device that can be changed to a second state that is disadvantageous to the player, and after controlling the variable winning ball device to the first state when a predetermined specific game state occurs. It includes control means for setting the second state, and an output section for outputting the fact that the specific game state has occurred to the outside of the gaming machine, and the output section has a connection section which is connected to the output section is removable. It is characterized in that it is configured as follows.

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According to the present invention, the function of the control means causes the variable winning ball device to be in the second state after being controlled to the first state when a predetermined specific game state occurs. Then, the fact that the specific game state has occurred is output from the output unit to the outside of the gaming machine. The output part is configured such that the connection part connected to the output part is detachable.

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The game control circuit 40 constitutes control means for controlling the variable winning ball device to the first state and then to the second state when a predetermined specific game state occurs. Next, an operation in the case of collecting various data during operation of the pachinko machine 10 as described above, particularly data relating to addition of maximum value will be described.

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The connection terminal 9 constitutes an output unit for outputting the fact that the specific game state has occurred to the outside of the gaming machine. As described above, the output section is configured such that the connecting section connected to the output section is detachable.

According to the present invention, since the output unit outputs the fact that the specific game state has occurred to the outside of the gaming machine,
At the game arcade, it is possible to collect the output data indicating that the specific game state has occurred and effectively use the output data for adjustment work such as nail adjustment. On the other hand, in the game arcade, the work of replacing the old ball game machine with a new one is performed, and at the time of the replacement work, the connection part connected to the output part is configured to be removable. Since it is possible to remove the connection part from the output part and perform the replacement work, the connection part can be connected to the output part again, and the replacement work can be easily performed.

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[Claims] 1. A gaming machine information processing apparatus for totaling gaming machine information generated from gaming machines, which is an apparatus for outputting the gaming machine information in a visually recognizable manner. A gaming machine information processing apparatus, wherein a data output unit for outputting the gaming machine information is provided in association with the gaming machine with respect to a separate output device. 2. A gaming machine information processing apparatus for totaling gaming machine information generated from gaming machines, the gaming machine information processing apparatus having a predetermined output device configured separately from the gaming machine, wherein the output device is A data input unit for inputting data for outputting the gaming machine information transmitted from a data output unit provided in association with the gaming machine, and based on the data input from the data input unit A gaming machine information processing apparatus, comprising: an output unit that outputs the gaming machine information in a visually recognizable manner.