JPH0817844B2 - Pachinko machine counting device - Google Patents

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention [Industrial applications]

The present invention relates to a counting device for a pachinko machine that can easily grasp data such as the number of times the driving device is driven and the frequency of driving for determining a mode.

[Prior art]

Computers are used in recent pachinko machines to electronically control the winning probability of a ball. In such a pachinko machine, in order to determine a mode, an event that depends on contingency occurs, the mode is determined from the event, and the development of a more complicated game is controlled in accordance with the mode. Data such as the number of times the mode is determined per day is of interest to the game arcade for gauge adjustment, and it is desired to easily grasp the number of times the mode is determined for each pachinko machine.

[Problems to be Solved by the Invention]

However, conventionally, since the mode is determined by a computer, the number of times the mode is determined is counted and stored using an internal memory of the computer. Therefore, in order to read the count value from the internal memory, a dedicated data reading device for each pachinko machine is required, and it is necessary to control the data output and a plurality of displays thereof by the game control computer. Therefore, there is a problem that the load on the computer increases. Further, for example, in the case of a pachinko machine of a type that has a variable winning device such that the winning opening fluctuates at the time of hitting, and a ball easily wins at the specific winning opening during a big hit, the winning at the specific winning opening is achieved in the meantime. There is a problem that the data such as the driving frequency in which all the generated start signals are counted is meaningless because it is not useful for gauge adjustment and the like. The present invention has been made to solve the above problems, and its purpose is to have a simple configuration and to easily detect the number of winnings etc. at a specific winning opening of each pachinko machine. Is to In addition, the start signal generated by winning a specific winning opening can be selectively counted when operating in a predetermined mode and when operating in another mode, and data such as the drive frequency according to the pachinko machine type is obtained. Is to be able to.

[Means for Solving the Problems]

The configuration of the invention for solving the above-mentioned problem is to generate a random number according to the winning of a ball to a specific winning opening, determine a winning or losing mode in accordance with the generated random number, and win according to the mode. Controls the winning probability of the ball to the mouth, outputs a start signal to the outside every time when winning to the specific winning mouth, and outputs a mode signal to the outside while the determined mode is a predetermined mode A counting device used in a pachinko machine having a computer, which inputs the start signal and the mode signal, is directly driven by those signals, and displays a cumulative value of each of the signals, and While the mode signal is at a level indicating that the pachinko machine is operating in the predetermined mode,
A logic circuit that blocks input of the start signal to the counter and inputs the start signal to the counter while the mode signal is at another level, and a counter box provided with the counter And a selection switch that can be switched between a state in which the start signal is input to the counter and a state in which the output signal of the logic circuit is input to the counter regardless of the level of the mode signal. .

[Action]

A start signal is output to the outside each time a prize is won in a specific winning opening by a signal generating means composed of a game control computer, and a mode signal is output to the outside while the determined mode is a predetermined mode. To be done. The start signal and the mode signal are input to the respective counters. Then, those counters update the numerical value of the permanent display and display the cumulative value of each signal. As the counter, for example, an electromagnetic counter that does not require a power source is used, and is directly driven by each input signal. Then, while the mode signal is at the level indicating that the pachinko machine is operating in the predetermined mode by the logic circuit, input of the start signal to the counter is blocked, and while the mode signal is at another level, The start signal is input to the counter. The selection switch provided in the counter switches between a state in which the start signal is input to the counter and a state in which the output signal of the logic circuit is input to the counter regardless of the level of the mode signal. Therefore, the staff at the game hall can always know the number of winnings to the specific winning opening, the number of times the predetermined mode is determined, etc. by looking at each counter, which can be useful for gauge adjustment. In addition, the state of signal input to the counter can be switched according to the winning characteristics of each pachinko machine, and the cumulative value of these can be displayed on each counter, so for more delicate gauge adjustment for each pachinko machine. It can be useful.

【Example】

Hereinafter, the present invention will be described based on specific examples. FIG. 2 is a front view showing the appearance of the pachinko machine 1.
A front door 3 is attached to the frame 2 so as to be openable and closable, and a game board 51 is attached to the front door 3. The game board 51 is provided with various winning openings, of which 52,53,54
Is a specific winning opening, and when the specific winning opening 52, 53, 54 is won, a combination operation for determining the mode is started. Five
6,59,60 are normal winning openings, and 61,62 are tulip-style winning openings. 63 is a special winning opening that is opened / closed according to the hit mode, and an opening / closing door 64 is opened / closed by a solenoid 46 provided inside.
In addition, a V winning opening 65 is provided in the center of the big winning opening 63, and when the player wins the V winning opening 65, a right to continue opening and closing the opening / closing door 64 again is generated. ing. At the center of the game board 51, a numerical indicator that displays the state of combination of chance when a ball wins a specific winning opening 52, 53, 54.
27 and a lamp indicator 29 are provided. Numeric display 27
Is a 3-digit LED display, and the lamp display 29 is a lamp in which red and blue LEDs are cyclically arranged. When the specific winning opening 52, 53, 54 is won, the three-digit numerical value displayed on the numerical display 27 changes. Note that the fluctuating numerical value of the numerical value display 27 has nothing to do with the rotation of the random number table. When the rotation of the numerical display 27 is stopped, the determined random number is displayed on the numerical display 27 regardless of the fluctuation numerical value at that time. When the random number is determined, the mode is determined from the value, and the opening time of the opening / closing door 64 of the special winning opening 63 is controlled according to the mode. Further, the game board 51 is provided with various indicators and lamps for displaying the operation state. Reference numeral 30 in the central portion is a memory number display for displaying the number of reserved winning balls which have won the specific winning openings 52, 53, 54 and for which the combination operation processing is suspended. 49a to 49j are operation lamps that blink during the combined operation for determining the mode. 47a to 47c are panic lamps that blink together with the lamps 49a to 49j at the time of a big hit. Further, 48a to 48c are V lamps which blink when there is a winning in the V winning opening 63. On the upper surface of the control box 50 on the back surface of the game board 51, as shown in FIG. 3, the counter box 4 which constitutes the counting device of the pachinko machine according to the present invention is arranged. Electromagnetic counters 41, 42, 43 are arranged in the counter box 4. The electromagnetic counter 41 counts the cumulative value of pulse signal generation, which is a start signal when a prize is won in the specific winning openings 52, 53, 54. The electromagnetic counter 42 counts the cumulative value of pulse signal generation which is a symbol stop signal when the mode is determined. The cumulative value of the generation of the big hit signal when the mode determined by the electromagnetic counter 43 becomes the big hit mode is counted. The electromagnetic counters 41, 42, 43 are directly driven by an input pulse signal without requiring a power source, each have a four-digit numeral wheel 411, 421, 431 and a reset switch 412, 422, 432, and lead wires 413a, 413b, 423a. , 423b, 433a, 433b is a counter operated by an electromagnetic relay driven by each pulse signal input from. When a pulse signal is input, the number wheel 411,421,431 is set for each pulse signal.
It is designed to be updated additively from the display of the smallest digit of. The selection switch 44 is arranged in the counter box 4, and is turned off when the start signal is a big hit, that is, the balls won in the specific winning openings 52, 53, 54 are not counted by the electromagnetic counter 41 during the big hit. OFF position, which is the position in the figure, and ON when the start signal is a big hit, that is, a specific winning opening even during a big hit
It is possible to select and switch one of the ON positions where all the balls winning in 52, 53, 54 are counted by the electromagnetic counter 41. And the lead wires 413a, 413b, 423a, 423b, 433a, 433b
Is connected via a relay terminal 35 to a control box 50 in which an electric circuit such as a microcomputer 6 for controlling a game is mounted. As shown in FIG. 4, the circuit configuration in the counter box 4 is such that a start signal, a symbol stop signal, and a big hit signal are input from the microcomputer 6 to the respective electromagnetic counters 41, 42, 43 via the driver 40. There is. Here, the input line of the start signal is connected to the normally closed contact of the relay 45 forming the logic circuit, and the output from the relay 45 is input to the electromagnetic counter 41. Also, relay 45
The big hit signal input line is connected to the coil. A bypass line is provided in the relay 45, and a selection switch 44 is provided in the bypass line of the relay 45. The selection switch 44 is
This is the OFF position. In this position, the coil of the relay 45 is excited by the big hit signal output from the microcomputer 6 via the driver 40 during the big hit, and the relay 45
By opening 45 normally-closed contacts, specific winning openings 52, 53,
The start signal based on the ball that won 54 is cut,
It is not counted by the electromagnetic counter 41. FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of the apparatus of this embodiment. A microcomputer 6 is used for the control device. An external ROM 7 and an external RAM 8 are connected to the microcomputer 6. The ROM 7 is provided with a random number table 71 for generating random numbers. On the other hand, the RAM 8 stores a random number memory 81 in which random numbers generated by the random number table 71 are stored.
And a definite memory 82 for storing a definite random number that decides the mode. The fixed memory 82 has a memory of the number of the reserved winning balls +1 in which the specific winning openings 52, 53, 54 are won and the combination operation processing is held. The random number for each reserved winning ball is determined at the time of winning, and the random number is stored in each of the determination memories 82. Then, the display when the fluctuation of the numerical value display 27 is stopped is performed based on the corresponding random number stored in the determination memory 82. On the other hand, a winning detection switch 9 for detecting winning balls in the specific winning openings 52, 53, 54, a large winning opening winning detection switch 10 for detecting winning balls in the special winning opening 63, and a V for detecting winning balls in the V winning opening 65. The winning detection switch 11 is connected to the microcomputer 6 via a waveform shaping circuit 13 composed of a flip-flop for preventing chattering. The clock generation circuit 17 outputs an external interrupt signal to the INT terminal of the microcomputer 6 via the frequency divider 15. Then, the microcomputer 6 executes the main program shown in FIG. 5 in synchronization with the external interrupt signal. The timing signal output from the timing signal generation circuit 18 is input to the RST1 terminal of the microcomputer 6, and the random number generation program is started in synchronization with the timing signal. Further, 21 is a power supply circuit, and the signal of the start switch 23 is
The reset signal which is input to the reset signal generation circuit 19 and which is the output signal is input to the RST2 terminal of the microcomputer 6, and the reset signal activates the initial set program. A display drive circuit 25, a display selection circuit 28, a driver 39, and a driver 40 are connected to each output port of the microcomputer 6. The display drive circuit 25 and the display selection circuit 28 include the numerical display 27 and the lamp display 2 described above.
9. The storage quantity display 30 is connected. These display devices are dynamically driven by outputting the selection data and the display data from the microcomputer 6 at regular intervals. The driver 39 drives the solenoid 46 according to a signal from the microcomputer 6 to control the lighting operation of the panic lamp 47, the V lamp 48, and the drive lamp 49. Further, the counter box 4 is connected to the driver 40, and the driver 40 amplifies the output pulse signal from the microcomputer 6 and inputs it to the electromagnetic counters 41, 42 and 43 in the counter box 4, respectively. Next, the operation of the pachinko machine having such a configuration will be described based on a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the microcomputer 6. (1) Initial setting at power-on When the start switch 23 is turned on, power is supplied to the microcomputer 6 and the reset signal generating circuit 19
The reset signal S4 is output to the RST2 pin. Then, the microcomputer 6 executes the initial set program. That is, the 3-digit numerical register displayed on the numerical display 27
X1, X2, and X3 are set to initial values, a display lamp register L that stores the lighting lamps of the lamp display 29 is set to an initial value, and a continuation counter K that counts the number of continuous jackpots is set to an initial value. In addition, the winning prize ball counter C that counts the number of pending winning prize balls that have been won and held in a specific winning prize is set to zero, and the large winning prize prize counter G that counts the number of winning prize balls to the special winning prize is set to zero. A V winning ball counter A, which stores the presence or absence of a pending winning ball to the V winning opening, is initially set to zero. Further, the state register F storing the control state is initialized to zero, the mode register R storing the mode is initialized to zero, and the timers T1, T2 and T3 are initialized to zero. (2) Rotation of random number table In parallel with the processing of the main program shown in FIG. 5, the random number generation program is started in synchronization with the timing signal input from the RST1 terminal. That is, the numerical value stored in the address I of the random number table 71 is read, and the numerical value is stored in the random number memory 81 as a three-digit numerical value. Then, the value of the address I is updated by one. In this way, random numbers are sequentially generated in the random number memory 81 at any time after the pachinko machine is reset. The random number generation speed at this time is determined by the timing signal output from the timing signal generation circuit 18. (3) Main Program After the initial setting, the microcomputer 6 executes the main program of FIG. 5 every time the external interrupt signal output from the frequency divider 15 is input. In step 100, the timer updating process is performed, and in step 102, the state signals S1, S2, S3 of the switch group are read. These status signals are composed of negative logic and indicate that the switch is in the ON state when the signal is at a low level and a winning ball is detected. Therefore, steps 104, 11
At 4,118, the trailing edge of each state signal is detected, and the value of each counter C, G, A is updated by 1 only when it is detected. However, the number of winning balls held is 4 in step 108.
I try to count only up to. Then, when the winning of the specific winning opening is detected, that is,
If the determination in step 104 is YES, the pulse signal is sent to the driver 4 in step 106 which constitutes the function of the signal generating means.
The value is output to 0 and the display of the electromagnetic counter 41 for counting the occurrence of the start signal is incremented by one. Next, if the number of reserved prize balls is less than 4 in step 108, the value of the prize ball counter C is updated by 1 in step 110, and the value of the random number memory 81 at that time is determined memory M (C ) 82. That is, when the winning of the specific winning opening is detected in the state where there are no reserved winning balls, the value of the winning ball counter C becomes 1 and the random number memory 81 at that time is displayed.
Is stored in the definite memory M (1). Further, when the value of the prize winning ball counter C is 1 or more and the prize is further won in the specific winning opening, the prize winning ball becomes a reserved prize winning ball, and the value of the prize winning ball counter C is incremented by one. Then, the value of the random number memory 81 at the time of winning is stored in the fixed memory M (C) 82 corresponding to the reserved winning ball. In this way, the random number for mode determination is determined when the specific winning opening is won. The following steps 122 to 192 are processing steps corresponding to each state. (A) Processing when there is no winning ball When there is no winning ball, that is, when the value of the winning ball counter C is 0, the processing of steps 100 to 130 is performed, whereby the numerical display, The lamp indicator and each lamp group perform a predetermined display. (B) Combination operation processing In step 128, the value of the winning ball counter C is determined, and when a winning is detected, the value of the winning ball counter C is decremented by 1, and the value of the state register F is set to 1 to indicate the combination operation state. Set the timer T1 to a predetermined value (steps 128, 132-1)
36). Then, as the value of the winning ball counter C is subtracted in step 138, the contents of the finalized memory M (C) 82 are incremented and updated one by one. Next, in step 140, it is determined whether or not the timer T1 has timed out, and if it is determined that it has not timed out, the process proceeds to step 130, and processing such as displaying as the combined operation of the lamp indicators is being performed. Is executed. Then, in the subsequent execution cycle, the value of the status register F is 1
Therefore, the determination in step 122 is YES, the process branches to step 140, and the processes of steps 140 and 130 are repeatedly executed. Then, in a certain execution cycle thereafter, when it is determined in step 140 that the timer T1 is up, the process proceeds to step 142, and the definite memory M
The mode is determined from the value (0), and the mode is set in the mode register R. The value set in the mode register R is not 0, 1 is a small hit, 2 is a middle hit, and 3 is a big hit. At the next step 144, the fixed memory M (0)
The value of is displayed on the numerical display 27 to inform the player of the confirmed random number. Next, step 14 which constitutes the function of the signal generating means.
In 6, the pulse signal is output to the driver 40, and only one display of the electromagnetic counter 42 that counts the generation of the symbol stop signal is added. Next, in step 148, a big hit with the value of the mode register R being 3 is detected, and only when it is detected, the process proceeds to step 150 which constitutes the function of the signal generating means, and the Hi level which is the rising edge of the pulse signal. The signal is output to the driver 40, and the display of the electromagnetic counter 42 that counts the occurrence of the jackpot signal is incremented by one. From this point, the jackpot signal becomes Hi level. Next, in step 152, the value of the continuation counter K is set to 1 as the first time, the process proceeds to step 154, it is determined whether the value is in the mode register R or not.
Go to step 156, set the value of status register F to 0,
The process shifts to the next winning ball determination cycle. (C) Processing when hitting When the judgment result of step 154 is hitting, the value of the state register F is set to 2 in step 158 to indicate that the vehicle is in a panic state, and the process proceeds to step 160, and the hit mode is set. The time is set in the timer T2 accordingly. And timer T2
Is determined in step 162 whether or not the time is up,
In step 164, it is determined whether or not the value of the special winning opening prize counter G has reached 10. If the value of the special winning opening prize counter G is less than 10 before the timer T2 has timed out, the process proceeds to step 130 and is controlled as being in a panic. That is,
The solenoid 46 is operated so that the opening / closing door 64 is opened, and the lamp indicator 29 and the panic lamps 47a to 47c are also operated.
Etc. are blinked. Then, in the subsequent execution cycle, the value of the status register F is set to 2, so the determination result of step 124 is YES, and the process branches to step 162.
It is determined in step 162 that the timer T2 has timed out, or in step 164, the value of the special winning opening prize counter G is 10
Steps 100 to 124,162,16 until it is determined that
The processing of 4,130 is repeatedly executed. As a result, the special winning opening is opened for a predetermined time, and the lamp group is displayed as a panic state. In subsequent processing, step 16
If the number of winning balls to the special winning opening is determined to be 10 in 4, the same processing as the time-up is performed even before the time-up.
That is, in step 166, the value of the special winning opening prize counter G is set to 0.
Set to. (D) Processing when there is a V winning ball In step 174, the jackpot mode is set and the mode register R
If the value of is determined to be 3, and there is a V winning ball when the special winning opening is in the open state, that is, in step 180, V
When the value of the winning ball counter A is determined to be 1,
At 186, the value of status register F is set to 3 to indicate the occurrence of the continuation right.
Set to. Then, in step 188, the timer T3 is set to a predetermined time, and in step 190 it is determined whether or not the time is up. This processing is for giving a certain delay until the special winning opening is subsequently opened. After this,
In step 192, the value of the V winning ball counter A is cleared to 0.
And a continuation counter K that counts the number of times the jackpot is continued
The value of is increased by 1. Then, the process proceeds to step 158, and the above-described hit time process is performed. However, the number of continuations is adjusted in step 168 so that the value of the continuation counter K does not become larger than 10, that is, 10 times at maximum. Then, in step 168, step 170 when the continuation counter K becomes larger than 10, and step 176 and step 180 when the value of the mode register R is not 3 in step 174.
In the case where the V winning ball counter A is not 1, in step 182, the jackpot signal is returned to the L ₀ level, and then the values of the V winning ball counter A, the state register F, and the mode register R are set to 0, and the next winning Move to the ball determination cycle. In this way, the count value of the electromagnetic counters 41, 42, 43 is set to 1 by the pulse signal generated in steps 106, 146, 150.
Each is updated additively. However, this count value cannot be seen by the player, and can be seen only by the attendant on the game hall side. Here, for example, in a pachinko machine equipped with a variable winning device in which the winning opening fluctuates when hitting, even if a ball is easily put into a specific winning opening during a big hit and the start signal generated during that time is counted, the gauge There are pachinko machines that are meaningless for adjustment. For such a pachinko machine, if the selection switch 44 is set to the OFF side, the start signal generated during the big hit is not counted and more appropriate gauge adjustment can be performed. In the apparatus of this embodiment, since the electromagnetic counter is used for counting, the count value is held even during a power failure, and since the circuit is constituted by the relay and the electromagnetic counter, no special power source is required. Further, as shown in FIG. 6, the circuit configuration in the counter box 4 may be an AND circuit 451 instead of the relay 45 constituting the logic circuit in the input line of the start signal. In this case, the start signal and the inverted signal of the big hit signal are input to the AND circuit 451 and the output from the AND circuit 451 is input to the electromagnetic counter 41 on the input line of the start signal. Then, the AND circuit 451 is provided with a bypass line,
The selection switch 44 is provided on the bypass line of the AND circuit 451.
Is arranged. The selection switch 44 is in the OFF position in the figure, and like the above, during the big hit, the specific winning opening 52, 53,
The electromagnetic counter 41 does not count the balls that have won the prize. In such a device, since the counting is performed using the electromagnetic counter, the count value is held even during a power failure. The electromagnetic counters 41, 42, 43 are reset by the electromagnetic counter.
This can be done by operating the reset switches 412, 422, 432 respectively attached to 41, 42, 43.
Alternatively, the signals may be reset by the signals output from the microcomputer 6. The counter box constituting the counting device of the present invention may be attached to the back of the island curtain, and the pachinko machine to which the present device is attached is an airplane type in addition to the above-mentioned pattern type. May be.

【The invention's effect】

According to the present invention, a start signal and a mode signal are input, a counter that is directly driven by those signals, and displays a cumulative value of each of the signals, and that the mode signal is that the pachinko machine operates in a predetermined mode. While it is at the level indicating, the input of the start signal to the counter is blocked, and while the mode signal is at another level, the logic circuit for inputting the start signal to the counter and the level of the mode signal are set. Regardless of the state in which the start signal is input to the counter and the state in which the output signal of the logic circuit is input to the counter, the selection switch is provided. Therefore, see each counter that counts the start signal and the mode signal. As a result, the staff member on the game hall side can easily know the winning state of the pachinko machine required for gauge adjustment. Also, by switching the selection switch according to the characteristics of each pachinko machine, the input state of the counter that counts the generation of the start signal can be changed, so that more appropriate gauge adjustment can be added to the pachinko machine.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of a pachinko machine using a counter box which is a counting device according to a specific embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a front view showing the appearance of a pachinko machine. FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the back surface of the game board showing the mounting position of the counter box. FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing a circuit configuration in the counter box of the embodiment. FIG. 5 is a flow chart showing a processing procedure of a microcomputer used in the pachinko machine of the embodiment. FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing a circuit configuration in a counter box which is another embodiment according to the present invention. 1 …… Pachinko machine, 2 …… Frame, 3 …… Front door 4 …… Counter box 6 …… Microcomputer 27 …… Numerical indicator, 29 …… Lamp indicator 30 …… Memory number indicator, 35 …… Relay terminal 41,42,43 …… Electromagnetic counter (counter) 44 …… Selection switch, 45 …… Relay (logic circuit) 50 …… Control box, 51 …… Game board 52,53,54 …… Specific winning port, 63 …… Big prize hole 64 …… Opening / closing door, 65 …… V prize hole 81 …… Random number memory, 82 …… Fixed memory

Claims (1)

[Claims] 1. A random number is generated according to a winning of a ball to a specific winning opening, a mode of winning or losing is determined according to the generated random number, and winning of a ball to the winning opening is determined according to the mode. A pachinko machine having a computer that controls the probability and outputs a start signal to the outside each time a prize is won at the specific winning opening, and outputs a mode signal to the outside while the determined mode is a predetermined mode. A counting device used in a machine, wherein the start signal and the mode signal are input, the counter is driven directly by the signals, and displays a cumulative value of each of the signals, and the mode signal is the pachinko machine. Is at a level indicating that it is operating in the predetermined mode, it blocks the input of the start signal to the counter, and while the mode signal is at another level, A logic circuit for inputting a start signal to the counter; a state where the counter box is provided with the counter and the start signal is input to the counter regardless of the level of the mode signal; And a selection switch that switches between a state in which an output signal is input to the counter, and a counting device for a pachinko machine.