JPH114958A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine which can set a supply rate of premium or a probability change of bonus according to the number of coins inserted. SOLUTION: This game machine is provided with a coin insertion slot 2, a detection means to detect a coin inserted, a start switch 7 to start a game, a calculation means to calculate the number of coins inserted by multiplying the output of the detection means, a setting means to set a supply rate of premium according to the play charge corresponding to the number of coins calculated, and a control device to control a game process from when the start switch is pressed to when the supply of premium is determined based on an output of the setting means. This game machine is also provided with a display means to display the game process controlled by the control device, and a speaker 13 to output effect sounds and voices according to the game process as well as a supply vender to supply a premium if a bonus is determined according to the control device.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

[0001] The present invention relates to a method of setting a prize payout rate or a winning probability according to the number of coins or bills inserted or according to a play fee inputted by a prepaid card. It relates to a game machine.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In recent years, various game machines have been proposed and installed in play rooms, street corners, and the like. In a conventional slot machine game machine, when a specified number of coins are inserted and a start button is operated, a game starts, and, for example, three-digit numbers change in a fixed order. Thereafter, when the stop button corresponding to each digit is operated, the number of the corresponding digit stops according to the operation timing. Then, when all three digits are lined up with the same number, it is determined to be a hit. As described above, in the conventional slot machine game machine, the winning is determined with a certain probability, and the prize is paid out from the payout port only when the winning occurs.

[0003]

However, the conventional game machine has a fixed probability of hitting. Therefore, when the probability is low, it is difficult to obtain a hit, and the user may be dissatisfied. In addition, some users may want to get a prize without fail, but no response has been made in response to such a request.

[0004] The present invention has been devised in view of the above, and allows a user to play under desired conditions by setting a prize payout rate or a winning probability according to the number of coins inserted. The purpose of the present invention is to provide a game machine capable of performing the following. It is another object of the present invention to provide a highly entertaining game machine that incorporates the desire of a user who wants to surely obtain a prize and has game characteristics.

[0005]

According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a game machine having the following requirements to achieve the above object. That is, (a) it must have a slot for inserting coins. (B) It has detection means for detecting a coin inserted from the insertion slot. (C) It has a start switch for starting a game, and the start switch functions effectively after the detection of coin insertion. (D) calculating means for calculating the number of coins inserted by integrating outputs of the detecting means; (E) setting means for setting a prize payout rate in accordance with the calculated number of coins and a play fee corresponding thereto. (F) Control means for controlling game development from the operation of the start switch to the determination of payout of a premium based on the output of the setting means. (G) display means for displaying the contents of the game development controlled by the control means; (H) output means for outputting a sound effect or a sound in accordance with the development of the game; (I) A payout means for paying out a prize when a win is determined according to the control of the control means.

A game machine according to claim 2 provided by the present invention is characterized by having the following requirements. That is, (a) it must have a slot for inserting coins. (B) It has detection means for detecting a coin inserted from the insertion slot. (C) It has a start switch for starting a game, and the start switch functions effectively after the detection of coin insertion. (D) calculating means for calculating the number of coins inserted by integrating outputs of the detecting means; (E) setting means for setting a prize payout rate in accordance with the calculated number of coins and a play fee corresponding thereto. (F) having a determining means for determining a hit or a miss according to the output of the setting means; (G) A stop switch that functions after the start switch is operated. (H) determining means for judging a hit or a miss according to the operation timing of the stop switch; (I) When there is a difference between the content of the determination by the determination means and the result of the determination by the determination means, there is provided a determination means for determining a hit or a miss based on the content of the determination by the determination means. (G) Control means for controlling game development from the operation of the start switch to the determination of a hit or a miss based on the output of the determination means. (G) Display means for displaying the contents of the game development controlled by the control means. (Ii) output means for outputting a sound effect or a sound in accordance with the development of the game; (C) A payout means for paying out a prize when a win is determined according to the control of the control means.

A game machine according to a third aspect of the present invention is provided with the following requirements. That is, (a) it must have a slot for inserting coins. (B) It has detection means for detecting a coin inserted from the insertion slot. (C) It has a start switch for starting a game, and the start switch functions effectively after the detection of coin insertion. (D) calculating means for calculating the number of coins inserted by integrating outputs of the detecting means; (E) setting means for setting a prize payout rate in accordance with the calculated number of coins and a play fee corresponding thereto. (F) having a determining means for determining a hit or a miss according to the output of the setting means; (G) a premium payout rate set by the setting means,
A recording means for recording data on whether or not a prize was actually paid out for each game. (H) analyzing means for reading past data from the recording means and analyzing whether or not the payout rate at which the prize was actually paid out is within a prescribed range based on the read predetermined number of data; (I) As a result of the analysis by the analysis means, if the payout rate at which the prize is actually paid out exceeds a prescribed range, the payout rate is corrected to be lower, and conversely, the prize is actually paid out. If the paid-out rate falls below the specified range, it shall have correction means for correcting the paid-out rate to be higher. (G) Control means for controlling the game development from the operation of the start switch to the determination of a hit or a miss based on the output of the correcting means. (G) Display means for displaying the contents of the game development controlled by the control means. (Ii) output means for outputting a sound effect or a sound in accordance with the development of the game; (C) A payout means for paying out a prize when a win is determined according to the control of the control means.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a game machine according to the first to third aspects,
The following requirements are added. That is, when a number of coins corresponding to the price of the premium is inserted, the vending machine has an automatic vending function setting means for setting a payout rate of the premium to 100% and setting a function as a vending machine. I do.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a game machine having the following requirements. That is, (a) it must have a slot for inserting coins. (B) It has detection means for detecting a coin inserted from the insertion slot. (C) It has a start switch for starting a game, and the start switch functions effectively after the detection of coin insertion. (D) calculating means for calculating the number of coins inserted by integrating outputs of the detecting means; (E) setting means for setting a probability of a hit or a miss of a game according to the calculated number of coins and a corresponding play fee. (F) Control means for controlling game development from the operation of the start switch to the determination of a hit or a miss of the game based on the output of the setting means. (G) display means for displaying the contents of the game development controlled by the control means;

A game machine according to claim 6 provided by the present invention is characterized by having the following requirements. That is, (a) it must have a slot for inserting coins. (B) It has detection means for detecting a coin inserted from the insertion slot. (C) It has a start switch for starting a game, and the start switch functions effectively after the detection of coin insertion. (D) calculating means for calculating the number of coins inserted by integrating outputs of the detecting means; (E) setting means for setting a probability of a hit or a miss of a game according to the calculated number of coins and a corresponding play fee. (F) having a determining means for determining a hit or a miss according to the output of the setting means; (G) A stop switch that functions after the start switch is operated. (H) determining means for judging a hit or a miss according to the operation timing of the stop switch; (I) When there is a difference between the content of the determination by the determination means and the result of the determination by the determination means, there is provided a determination means for determining a hit or a miss based on the content of the determination by the determination means. (G) Control means for controlling game development from the operation of the start switch to the determination of a hit or a miss based on the output of the determination means. (G) Display means for displaying the contents of the game development controlled by the control means.

A game machine according to a seventh aspect of the present invention is characterized in that the following requirements are added to the game machine according to the first to sixth aspects. That is, (a) the detecting means detects the type of the inserted coin or bill and outputs a detection signal for each type. (B) The calculating means calculates the number of inserted coins or bills by integrating the output of the detecting means for each type of coin or bill. (C) The setting means sets a prize payout rate or a winning probability in accordance with the calculated number of coins or bills and the corresponding play fee.

According to an eighth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a game machine characterized by adding the following requirements to the game machine according to the first to sixth aspects. That is, (a) the detecting means detects the inserted prepaid card and determines the effective balance of the prepaid card. (B) Input means for inputting a play fee within the effective balance of the prepaid card. (C) The setting means sets a prize payout rate or a winning probability according to the input play fee.

[0013]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS An embodiment of a game machine according to the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. The game machine 1 according to claim 1 has a slot 2 for inserting coins. And it has a detecting means for detecting a coin inserted from the insertion slot 2. This detecting means detects various kinds of detecting means such as a magnetic detecting means using a magnetic sensor or an optical sensor, an optical detecting means, or detects a coin inserted by using a physical method, for example, a hundred yen coin. Things. A control device 21 for performing overall control is provided in the game machine 1.
The control device 21 calculates a number of coins inserted by integrating the output of the detection means, and a prize according to the calculated number of coins and a play fee corresponding thereto. There is a setting means for setting the payout rate.

A start switch 7 is provided on the front of the game machine 1. The start switch 7 starts a game when operated after coin insertion. Therefore, even if the start switch 7 is operated in the standby state before coin insertion, it is regarded as invalid, and the game does not start. The control unit 21 is a control unit that controls the game development from the operation of the start switch 7 to the determination of prize payout based on the output of the setting unit. Further, on the front surface of the game machine 1, a display means for displaying the contents of the game development controlled by the control device 21 is provided. That is, the slot display units 3a, 3b, 3c and the probability display units 5a, 5
b, 5c and lamps 6a, 6b, 6c, 6d, 6e, 6
f and lamps 8a, 8b, 8c, 8d, 8e, 8f.

The slot display sections 3a, 3b, 3c display numbers from 0 to 9, respectively. The slot display sections 3a, 3b, 3c change in a predetermined order when the start switch 7 is operated. I do. Stop switches 9a, 9b, and 9c are provided corresponding to the slot display sections 3a, 3b, and 3c, respectively. By operating the stop switches 9a, 9b, and 9c, a change in the number of the corresponding slot display section is obtained. Stop. At this time, the combination of the numbers displayed on the slot display sections 3a, 3b, 3c is, for example, 000, 111, 222, 333, 44
If they are arranged like 4,555,666,777,888,999, it is determined as a hit, and if any other combination of numbers is displayed, it is determined to be out. If the combination of numbers displayed on the slot display sections 3a, 3b, 3c is a win, a prize is paid out as described later.

The probability display sections 5a, 5b, 5c display a prize payout rate, that is, a prize payout probability.
The probability display unit 5a displays, for example, that the payout rate of the premium is 30%, and the probability display unit 5b displays that the payout rate of the premium is 60%, for example. For example, the probability display unit 5c indicates that the payout rate of the prize is 9
9% hit mode 3 is displayed. Such a premium payout rate is set according to the number of coins inserted. For example, if one hundred yen coin is inserted, the winning mode is set. If two hundred yen coins are inserted, the winning mode is set. If three hundred yen coins are inserted, the winning mode is set. Mode 3 is set. The setting of such a premium payout rate is not limited to the above, and can be appropriately set in consideration of the price of the premium. That is, when the price of the prize is 500 yen or more, the winning mode is set when one hundred yen coin is inserted, and the winning mode is set when two or three hundred yen coins are inserted. It may be configured to set the hit mode 3 when four or five hundred yen coins are inserted.

The lamps 6a, 6b, 6c, 6d, 6e, 6
f and the lamps 8a, 8b, 8c, 8d, 8e, 8f
Each is configured using an LED or the like. Lamp 6
a, 6b, 6c, 6d, 6e, 6f and lamps 8a, 8
b, 8c, 8d, 8e, and 8f are configured to be sequentially turned on, increased, blinked, turned off, dimmed, or blinked according to the development of the game. Also, the lamps 6a,
6b, 6c, 6d, 6e, 6f and lamps 8a, 8b,
8c, 8d, 8e, and 8f are configured to be randomly turned on, increased, blinked, turned off, dimmed, or blinked according to the development of the game.

A speaker 13 is provided on the front of the game machine 1. The speaker 13 is an output unit that outputs sound such as sound, sound effect such as BGM (background music), or voice such as voice according to the game development. For example, when the game machine 1 is in a standby state, a sound for game guidance of "If a coin is inserted, the number of hits increases! Let's play together" is output. When the start switch 7 is operated, an appropriate sound for explaining the rule is output. In addition, when the control device 21 decides to pay out the prize, there is a payout means for paying out the prize after the game is over.
Thereby, the player can take out the prize from the exit 11. The game machine 1 has a so-called slot machine as a game content, but the present invention is not limited to this, and can be applied to other appropriate games as it is.

Next, a game machine 1 according to claim 2 will be described. The game machine 1 according to claim 2 has a slot 2 for inserting coins. And it has a detecting means for detecting a coin inserted from the insertion slot 2. The detecting means detects various kinds of detecting means such as a magnetic detecting means using a magnetic sensor or an optical sensor, an optical detecting means, or the like, or detects a coin inserted by using a physical method. On the front of the game machine 1, a start switch 7 is provided. The start switch 7 starts a game when operated after coin insertion. Therefore, even if the start switch 7 is operated in the standby state before coin insertion, it is regarded as invalid, and the game does not start. Also,
A control device 21 for performing overall control is provided in the game machine 1, and the control device 21 calculates a number of coins inserted by integrating outputs of the detection means, Setting means for setting a prize payout rate in accordance with the number of coins performed and the corresponding play fee.

Further, the control device 21 has a determining means for determining a hit or a miss depending on the output of the setting means. On the front of the game machine 1, stop switches 9a, 9 functioning after the start switch 7 is operated.
b, 9c are provided, and the control device 21 has a judging means for judging a hit or a miss in accordance with the operation timing of the stop switches 9a, 9b, 9c. Further, when the content of the determination by the determining means is different from the result of the determination by the determining means, the control device 21 has a determining means for determining a hit or a miss based on the content of the determination by the determining means.

The control device 21 is a control means for controlling the development of the game from when the start switch 7 is operated to when the prize is to be paid out based on the output of the setting means. Further, on the front surface of the game machine 1, a display means for displaying the contents of the game development controlled by the control device 21 is provided. That is, the slot display units 3a, 3b, 3c and the probability display units 5a, 5
b, 5c and lamps 6a, 6b, 6c, 6d, 6e, 6
f and lamps 8a, 8b, 8c, 8d, 8e, 8f.

The slot display sections 3a, 3b, 3c display numbers from 0 to 9, respectively. The slot display sections 3a, 3b, 3c change in a predetermined order when the start switch 7 is operated. I do. Stop switches 9a, 9b, and 9c are provided corresponding to the slot display sections 3a, 3b, and 3c, respectively. By operating the stop switches 9a, 9b, and 9c, a change in the number of the corresponding slot display section is obtained. Stop. At this time, the combination of the numbers displayed on the slot display sections 3a, 3b, 3c is, for example, 000, 111, 222, 333, 44
If they are arranged like 4,555,666,777,888,999, it is determined as a hit, and if any other combination of numbers is displayed, it is determined to be out. If the combination of numbers displayed on the slot display sections 3a, 3b, 3c is a win, a prize is paid out as described later.

The probability display sections 5a, 5b, 5c are for displaying a payout rate of prizes, that is, a probability of prize payout.
The probability display unit 5a displays, for example, that the payout rate of the premium is 30%, and the probability display unit 5b displays that the payout rate of the premium is 60%, for example. For example, the probability display unit 5c indicates that the payout rate of the prize is 9
9% hit mode 3 is displayed. Such a premium payout rate is set according to the number of coins inserted. For example, if one hundred yen coin is inserted, the winning mode is set. If two hundred yen coins are inserted, the winning mode is set. If three hundred yen coins are inserted, the winning mode is set. Mode 3 is set. The setting of such a premium payout rate is not limited to the above, and can be appropriately set in consideration of the price of the premium. That is, when the price of the prize is 500 yen or more, the winning mode is set when one hundred yen coin is inserted, and the winning mode is set when two or three hundred yen coins are inserted. It may be configured to set the hit mode 3 when four or five hundred yen coins are inserted.

The lamps 6a, 6b, 6c, 6d, 6e, 6
f and the lamps 8a, 8b, 8c, 8d, 8e, 8f
Each is configured using an LED or the like. Lamp 6
a, 6b, 6c, 6d, 6e, 6f and lamps 8a, 8
b, 8c, 8d, 8e, and 8f are configured to be sequentially turned on, increased, blinked, turned off, dimmed, or blinked according to the development of the game. Also, the lamps 6a,
6b, 6c, 6d, 6e, 6f and lamps 8a, 8b,
8c, 8d, 8e, and 8f are configured to be randomly turned on, increased, blinked, turned off, dimmed, or blinked according to the development of the game.

A speaker 13 is provided on the front of the game machine 1. The speaker 13 is an output unit that outputs sound such as sound, sound effect such as BGM (background music), or voice such as voice according to the game development. For example, when the game machine 1 is in a standby state, a sound for game guidance of "If a coin is inserted, the number of hits increases! Let's play together" is output. When the start switch 7 is operated, an appropriate sound for explaining the rule is output. In addition, when the control device 21 decides to pay out the prize, there is a payout means for paying out the prize after the game is over.
Thereby, the player can take out the prize from the exit 11.

Next, a game machine 1 according to claim 3 will be described. The game machine 1 according to claim 3 has a slot 2 for inserting coins. And it has a detecting means for detecting a coin inserted from the insertion slot 2. The detecting means detects various kinds of detecting means such as a magnetic detecting means using a magnetic sensor or an optical sensor, an optical detecting means, or the like, or detects a coin inserted by using a physical method. On the front of the game machine 1, a start switch 7 is provided. The start switch 7 starts a game when operated after coin insertion. Therefore, even if the start switch 7 is operated in the standby state before coin insertion, it is regarded as invalid, and the game does not start. Also,
A control device 21 for performing overall control is provided in the game machine 1, and the control device 21 calculates a number of coins inserted by integrating outputs of the detection means, Setting means for setting a prize payout rate in accordance with the number of coins performed and the corresponding play fee.

Further, the control device 21 has a determining means for determining a hit or a miss depending on the output of the setting means. The control device 21 has a ROM 24 in which a game program and the like are recorded. The ROM 24 is a recording unit that records, for each game, a prize payout rate set by the setting unit and data on whether or not the prize is actually paid out. This recording means is not limited to a ROM,
An appropriate recording medium such as M, EE2PROM or the like is used.
Further, the recording medium may be provided detachably. The control device 21 has an analysis unit that reads past data from the ROM 24 and analyzes whether the payout rate at which the prize was actually paid out is within a specified range based on the read predetermined number of data. Then, as a result of the analysis by the analysis means, if the payout rate at which the prize is actually paid out exceeds a specified range, the control device 21 corrects the payout rate to be low, and conversely, the prize is actually In the case where the paid-out rate is less than a specified range, the payout rate is increased so as to increase the paid-out rate. As a result, the actual payout rate at which the prize has been paid out converges within a specified range.

The control device 21 is a control means for controlling the development of the game from the operation of the start switch 7 to the determination of the payout of the prize based on the output of the setting means. The control device 2 is provided on the front of the game machine 1.
Display means for displaying the contents of the game development controlled by 1 is provided. That is, the slot display units 3a, 3b, 3c and the probability display units 5a,
5b, 5c and lamps 6a, 6b, 6c, 6d, 6e,
6f and lamps 8a, 8b, 8c, 8d, 8e, 8f are provided.

The slot display sections 3a, 3b, 3c display numbers from 0 to 9, respectively. The slot display sections 3a, 3b, 3c change in a predetermined order when the start switch 7 is operated. I do. Stop switches 9a, 9b, and 9c are provided corresponding to the slot display sections 3a, 3b, and 3c, respectively. By operating the stop switches 9a, 9b, and 9c, a change in the number of the corresponding slot display section is obtained. Stop. At this time, the combination of the numbers displayed on the slot display sections 3a, 3b, 3c is, for example, 000, 111, 222, 333, 44
If they are arranged like 4,555,666,777,888,999, it is determined as a hit, and if any other combination of numbers is displayed, it is determined to be out. If the combination of numbers displayed on the slot display sections 3a, 3b, 3c is a win, a prize is paid out as described later.

The probability display sections 5a, 5b, 5c display a prize payout rate, that is, a prize payout probability.
The probability display unit 5a displays, for example, that the payout rate of the premium is 30%, and the probability display unit 5b displays that the payout rate of the premium is 60%, for example. For example, the probability display unit 5c indicates that the payout rate of the prize is 9
9% hit mode 3 is displayed. Such a premium payout rate is set according to the number of coins inserted. For example, when one hundred yen coin is inserted, the hit mode is set. When two hundred yen coins are inserted, the hit mode is set. When three hundred yen coins are inserted, the hit mode is set. Mode 3 is set. The setting of such a premium payout rate is not limited to the above, and can be appropriately set in consideration of the price of the premium. That is, when the price of the prize is 500 yen or more, the winning mode is set when one hundred yen coin is inserted, and the winning mode is set when two or three hundred yen coins are inserted. It may be configured to set the hit mode 3 when four or five hundred yen coins are inserted.

The lamps 6a, 6b, 6c, 6d, 6e, 6
f and the lamps 8a, 8b, 8c, 8d, 8e, 8f
Each is configured using an LED or the like. Lamp 6
a, 6b, 6c, 6d, 6e, 6f and lamps 8a, 8
b, 8c, 8d, 8e, and 8f are configured to be sequentially turned on, increased, blinked, turned off, dimmed, or blinked according to the development of the game. Also, the lamps 6a,
6b, 6c, 6d, 6e, 6f and lamps 8a, 8b,
8c, 8d, 8e, and 8f are configured to be randomly turned on, increased, blinked, turned off, dimmed, or blinked according to the development of the game.

On the front face of the game machine 1, a speaker 13 is provided. The speaker 13 is an output unit that outputs sound such as sound, sound effect such as BGM (background music), or voice such as voice according to the game development. For example, when the game machine 1 is in a standby state,
In a state before coins are inserted, a sound for game guidance of "If coins are inserted, the number of hits increases! Let's play together" is output. When the start switch 7 is operated, an appropriate sound for explaining the rule is output. In addition, when the control device 21 decides to pay out the prize, there is a payout means for paying out the prize after the game is over. Thereby, the player can take out the prize from the exit 11.

Next, a game machine 1 according to claim 4 will be described. The game machine 1 according to claim 4, wherein when a number of coins corresponding to the price of said prize is inserted, a prize payout rate is set to 100% and a function as a vending machine is set. It has setting means. For example, when the price of a prize is 600 yen, the winning mode 1 is set when one 100 yen coin is inserted, and the winning mode 2 is set when two or three hundred yen coins are inserted. When four or five hundred yen coins are inserted, the hit mode 3 is set, and when six hundred yen coins are inserted, the vending machine mode is set. Therefore, since the player is set to the vending machine mode by inserting coins of an amount corresponding to the price of the prize, the prize can be reliably obtained.

Next, a game machine 1 according to claim 5 will be described. The game machine 1 according to claim 5 has a slot 2 for inserting coins. And it has a detecting means for detecting a coin inserted from the insertion slot 2. The detecting means detects various kinds of detecting means such as a magnetic detecting means using a magnetic sensor or an optical sensor, an optical detecting means, or the like, or detects a coin inserted by using a physical method. A control device 21 for performing overall control is provided in the game machine 1.
The control device 21 calculates a number of coins inserted by integrating the output of the detection means, and a game device according to the calculated number of coins and a play fee corresponding to the calculated number of coins. There is a setting means for setting the probability of hit or miss.

A start switch 7 is provided on the front of the game machine 1. The start switch 7 starts a game when operated after coin insertion. Therefore, even if the start switch 7 is operated in the standby state before coin insertion, it is regarded as invalid, and the game does not start. The control unit 21 is a control unit that controls the game development from the operation of the start switch 7 to the determination of prize payout based on the output of the setting unit. Further, on the front surface of the game machine 1, a display means for displaying the contents of the game development controlled by the control device 21 is provided. That is, the slot display units 3a, 3b, 3c and the probability display units 5a, 5
b, 5c and lamps 6a, 6b, 6c, 6d, 6e, 6
f and lamps 8a, 8b, 8c, 8d, 8e, 8f.

The slot display sections 3a, 3b, 3c display numbers from 0 to 9 respectively, and the slot display sections 3a, 3b, 3c change in a predetermined order when the start switch 7 is operated. I do. Stop switches 9a, 9b, and 9c are provided corresponding to the slot display sections 3a, 3b, and 3c, respectively. By operating the stop switches 9a, 9b, and 9c, a change in the number of the corresponding slot display section is obtained. Stop. At this time, the combination of the numbers displayed on the slot display sections 3a, 3b, 3c is, for example, 000, 111, 222, 333, 44
If they are arranged like 4,555,666,777,888,999, it is determined as a hit, and if any other combination of numbers is displayed, it is determined to be out.

The probability display sections 5a, 5b, 5c display the probability of a hit. The probability display section 5a displays, for example, that the probability of a hit is 30%, and the probability display section 5b
Indicates, for example, that the hit probability is 60%,
The probability display unit 5c displays, for example, that the winning probability is 99%. Such a winning probability is set according to the number of coins inserted.

The lamps 6a, 6b, 6c, 6d, 6e, 6
f and the lamps 8a, 8b, 8c, 8d, 8e, 8f
Each is configured using an LED or the like. Lamp 6
a, 6b, 6c, 6d, 6e, 6f and lamps 8a, 8
b, 8c, 8d, 8e, and 8f are configured to be sequentially turned on, increased, blinked, turned off, dimmed, or blinked according to the development of the game. Also, the lamps 6a,
6b, 6c, 6d, 6e, 6f and lamps 8a, 8b,
8c, 8d, 8e, and 8f are configured to be randomly turned on, increased, blinked, turned off, dimmed, or blinked according to the development of the game.

Next, a game machine 1 according to claim 6 will be described. The game machine 1 according to claim 6 has a slot 2 for inserting coins. And it has a detecting means for detecting a coin inserted from the insertion slot 2. The detecting means detects various kinds of detecting means such as a magnetic detecting means using a magnetic sensor or an optical sensor, an optical detecting means, or the like, or detects a coin inserted by using a physical method. On the front of the game machine 1, a start switch 7 is provided. The start switch 7 starts a game when operated after coin insertion. Therefore, even if the start switch 7 is operated in the standby state before coin insertion, it is regarded as invalid, and the game does not start. Also,
A control device 21 for performing overall control is provided in the game machine 1, and the control device 21 calculates a number of coins inserted by integrating outputs of the detection means, Setting means for setting the probability of hitting or losing the game in accordance with the number of coins played and the corresponding play fee.

Further, the control device 21 has a determining means for determining a hit or a miss depending on the output of the setting means. On the front of the game machine 1, stop switches 9a, 9 functioning after the start switch 7 is operated.
b, 9c are provided, and the control device 21 has a judging means for judging a hit or a miss in accordance with the operation timing of the stop switches 9a, 9b, 9c. Further, when the content of the determination by the determining means is different from the result of the determination by the determining means, the control device 21 has a determining means for determining a hit or a miss based on the content of the determination by the determining means.

The control device 21 is a control means for controlling the development of the game from when the start switch 7 is operated to when the prize is to be paid out based on the output of the setting means. Further, on the front surface of the game machine 1, a display means for displaying the contents of the game development controlled by the control device 21 is provided. That is, the slot display units 3a, 3b, 3c and the probability display units 5a, 5
b, 5c and lamps 6a, 6b, 6c, 6d, 6e, 6
f and lamps 8a, 8b, 8c, 8d, 8e, 8f.

The slot display sections 3a, 3b, 3c display numbers from 0 to 9, respectively. The slot display sections 3a, 3b, 3c change in a predetermined order when the start switch 7 is operated. I do. Stop switches 9a, 9b, and 9c are provided corresponding to the slot display sections 3a, 3b, and 3c, respectively. By operating the stop switches 9a, 9b, and 9c, a change in the number of the corresponding slot display section is obtained. Stop. At this time, the combination of the numbers displayed on the slot display sections 3a, 3b, 3c is, for example, 000, 111, 222, 333, 44
If they are arranged like 4,555,666,777,888,999, it is determined as a hit, and if any other combination of numbers is displayed, it is determined to be out.

The probability display units 5a, 5b and 5c display the probability of a hit, and the probability display unit 5a displays that the probability of a hit is 30%, for example.
Indicates, for example, that the hit probability is 60%,
The probability display unit 5c displays, for example, that the winning probability is 99%. Such a winning probability is set according to the number of coins inserted.

The lamps 6a, 6b, 6c, 6d, 6e, 6
f and the lamps 8a, 8b, 8c, 8d, 8e, 8f
Each is configured using an LED or the like. Lamp 6
a, 6b, 6c, 6d, 6e, 6f and lamps 8a, 8
b, 8c, 8d, 8e, and 8f are configured to be sequentially turned on, increased, blinked, turned off, dimmed, or blinked according to the development of the game. Also, the lamps 6a,
6b, 6c, 6d, 6e, 6f and lamps 8a, 8b,
8c, 8d, 8e, and 8f are configured to be randomly turned on, increased, blinked, turned off, dimmed, or blinked according to the development of the game.

Next, a game machine 1 according to claim 7 will be described. The game machine 1 according to claim 7, when coins are inserted through the insertion slot 2, not only detects the inserted coins, but also detects the type of the inserted coins or bills, and detects each type. It has a detection means for outputting a detection signal every time. Then, the control device 21 calculates the number of coins or bills inserted by integrating the output of the detection means for each type of coin or bill, and a play fee corresponding to the calculated number of coins or bills. Setting means for setting a prize payout rate or a winning probability according to. Therefore, the game machine 1 according to claim 7 can play using not only hundred yen coins but also fifty yen coins, five hundred yen coins, or bills.

Next, a game machine 1 according to claim 8 will be described. The game machine 1 according to claim 8 has input means for detecting the inserted prepaid card, judging the effective balance of the prepaid card, and inputting a play fee within the effective balance of the prepaid card. And it has a setting means for setting a prize payout rate or a winning probability according to the input play fee. As described above, the game machine according to claim 8 can be played with only a prepaid card without having coins or bills, which is suitable for crime prevention.

[0047]

Next, an embodiment of the game machine 1 according to the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. First, an external configuration of the game machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. The front face of the game machine 1 has a slot 2 for inserting coins. In the vicinity of the charging port 2, a charging number display unit 4 is provided. The inserted number display unit 4 is constituted by a so-called seven-segment numeral display element, and displays the number of coins inserted from the inserted slot 2. In addition, a start switch 7 and a plurality of stop switches 9a, 9b, 9c are provided in the vicinity of the number-of-insertions display section 4. The start switch 7 starts a game when operated after coin insertion. Therefore, even if the start switch 7 is operated in the standby state before coin insertion, it is regarded as invalid, and the game does not start.

On the front face of the game machine 1, there is provided a display means for displaying the contents of the game development controlled by the control device 21. That is, the slot display units 3a, 3b, 3c and the probability display unit 5
a, 5b, 5c and lamps 6a, 6b, 6c, 6d, 6
e, 6f and lamps 8a, 8b, 8c, 8d, 8e, 8
f.

The slot display sections 3a, 3b, 3c are numeric display elements for displaying numbers from 0 to 9, respectively. The slot display sections 3a, 3b, 3c are arranged in a predetermined order when the start switch 7 is operated. To change. Stop switches 9a, 9b, and 9c are provided corresponding to the slot display sections 3a, 3b, and 3c, respectively. By operating the stop switches 9a, 9b, and 9c, a change in the number of the corresponding slot display section is obtained. Stop. At this time, the combination of the numbers displayed on the slot display sections 3a, 3b, 3c is, for example, 000, 111, 222, 33
3,444,555,666,777,888,999
Is determined as a hit if they are arranged in a row, and if any other combination of numbers is displayed, it is determined to be out of place. If the combination of numbers displayed on the slot display sections 3a, 3b, 3c is a win, a prize is paid out as described later.

The probability display sections 5a, 5b, 5c are for displaying a prize payout rate, that is, a prize payout probability.
The probability display unit 5a displays, for example, that the payout rate of the premium is 30%, and the probability display unit 5b displays that the payout rate of the premium is 60%, for example. For example, the probability display unit 5c indicates that the payout rate of the prize is 9
9% hit mode 3 is displayed. Such a premium payout rate is set according to the number of coins inserted. For example, when one hundred yen coin is inserted, the hit mode is set. When two hundred yen coins are inserted, the hit mode is set. When three hundred yen coins are inserted, the hit mode is set. Mode 3 is set. The setting of such a premium payout rate is not limited to the above, and can be appropriately set in consideration of the price of the premium. That is, when the price of the prize is 500 yen or more, the winning mode is set when one hundred yen coin is inserted, and the winning mode is set when two or three hundred yen coins are inserted. It may be configured to set the hit mode 3 when four or five hundred yen coins are inserted.

The lamps 6a, 6b, 6c, 6d, 6e, 6
f and the lamps 8a, 8b, 8c, 8d, 8e, 8f
Each is configured using an LED or the like. The lamps 6a, 6b, 6c, 6d, 6e, 6f and the lamps 8a, 8b, 8c, 8d, 8e, 8f, which are arranged in tandem, are sequentially turned on, increased, and flashed according to the development of the game. , Is turned off, dimmed, or flickers. In addition, the lamps 6a, 6b, 6c, 6d, 6e, 6f and the lamps 8a, 8b, 8c, 8d, 8e, 8f are turned on randomly, increased in number, blinked, turned off, according to the development of the game. It is configured to be dimmed or blinking.

A speaker 13 is provided on the front of the game machine 1. The speaker 13 is an output unit that outputs sound such as sound, BGM (back music), or sound such as voice according to the game progress. For example, when the game machine 1 is in a standby state, a sound for game guidance of "If a coin is inserted, the number of hits increases! Let's play together" is output. When the start switch 7 is operated, an appropriate sound for explaining the rule is output.
An outlet 11 is provided near the speaker 13,
A prize can be taken out from the outlet 11. On the upper part of the game machine 1, there is provided a picture display section 15 for displaying pictures related to the game, and below the picture display section 15, a prize display section 17 for displaying prize pictures.

Next, with reference to FIG. 1, a description will be given of the configuration of the circuit unit incorporated in the game machine 1 and its peripheral devices. In the game machine 1, a control device 21 for performing overall control is provided. The control device 21 controls the slot display units 3a, 3
b, 3c, the number-of-inputs display unit 4, and the probability display units 5a, 5
b, 5c and lamps 6a, 6b, 6c, 6d, 6e, 6
f, lamps 8a, 8b, 8c, 8d, 8e, 8f,
Start switch 7 and stop switches 9a, 9b,
9c. The control device 21
Are connected to the speaker 13, the coin selector 23, the blocker 25, the payout vendor 29, and the maintenance panel 30, respectively.

The control device 21 includes a CPU 22, a ROM 24,
It has a RAM 26 and these peripheral circuits. ROM2
4 is a game program and audio information related to roulette,
BGM information, various control data, and the like are recorded. Also R
The OM 24 records, for each game, a prize payout rate set by the setting means and history data indicating whether or not the prize was actually paid out. Then, the CPU 22 stores in the ROM 24
And reads various types of control processing by reading game programs and control data. Further, the control device 21 calculates a number of coins inserted by integrating the output of the coin selector 23 as a detecting means, and pays out a prize according to the calculated number of coins and a play fee corresponding thereto. It has setting means for setting the rate, and determining means for determining a hit or a miss depending on the output of the setting means.

The control device 21 has a reading means for reading the past history data from the ROM 24. Based on the read predetermined number of data, the control device 21 determines whether or not the payout rate at which the prize is actually paid out is within a prescribed range. Has an analysis means for analyzing. Then, as a result of the analysis by the analysis means, if the payout rate at which the prize is actually paid out exceeds a specified range, the control device 21 corrects the payout rate to be low, and conversely, the prize is actually In the case where the paid-out rate is less than a specified range, the payout rate is increased so as to increase the paid-out rate.

The control device 21 has control means for controlling the game development from the operation of the start switch 7 to the determination of the payout based on the output of the setting means. Slot display units 3a, 3 as display means for displaying the contents of the game development to be performed.
b, 3c, probability display sections 5a, 5b, 5c, and lamp 6
a, 6b, 6c, 6d, 6e, 6f and lamps 8a, 8
b, 8c, 8d, 8e, and 8f are provided on the front surface of the game machine 1. Further, the control device 21 reads and outputs voice information and BGM information from the ROM 24 in accordance with the development of the game. The voice information and BGM information are transmitted to the speaker 1
Sound is emitted from 3.

The coin selector 23 is a detecting means for detecting a coin inserted from the insertion slot 2, and can selectively detect only a one hundred yen coin. The coin selector 23 is configured by using a physical method for detecting the shape and thickness of a hundred-yen coin, or using various detection means such as a magnetic detection means using a magnetic sensor or an optical sensor, and an optical detection means. If a coin other than a one hundred yen coin is inserted from the insertion slot 2, the blocker 25 selects and returns it. The payout vendor 29 is a payout means for paying out prizes. The maintenance panel 30 includes a prize counter 31, a total play number counter 33, a coin counter 35, and a switch 37. The prize counter 31 counts the total number of prizes paid out in the past. The total play number counter 33 counts the total number of times played in the past. Coin counter 35
Counts the total number of coins inserted in the past. The switch 37 includes a service switch 37a and a maintenance switch 37b.

Next, the operation will be described with reference to FIGS. First, the main flow control will be described with reference to FIG. When the power is turned on in step S1, step S1
Proceed to 3 to perform initial settings. Subsequently, in step S5, control relating to advertisement is executed. That is, in the standby state before coin insertion, the sound output state and the pause state are alternately repeated. For example, in the voice output state, the voice of "Gather everyone! It's a game with great prizes!" In the pause state, the sound output is stopped and the lamps 6a, 6b, 6c, 6d, 6e, 6f are stopped.
And the lamps 8a, 8b, 8c, 8d, 8e, 8f are randomly lit, increased, blinked, turned off, dimmed, or blinked.

Subsequently, in step S7, it is determined whether or not a coin has been inserted. If it is determined that a coin has been inserted, the process proceeds to step S9. In step S9, a coin insertion number mode setting process which will be described later in detail is executed.
Next, in steps S11 and S13, when the start switch 7 is operated, a BGM or sound output process and various display processes related to the start of the game are executed, and the slot game is started. Here, each slot display section 3a, 3
The numbers displayed in b and 3c change in a predetermined order. By operating the stop switches 9a, 9b, 9c, the player operates the corresponding slot display sections 3 respectively.
The change of the numbers a, 3b and 3c is stopped. At this time, if the combination of numbers displayed on the slot display sections 3a, 3b, 3c is arranged as, for example, 777, it is determined that the winning is achieved, and the corresponding BGM or sound is output (steps S15, S17). Then, in step S19, a prize is paid out. If it is determined in step S15 that the game has been lost, the corresponding BGM or sound is output for a predetermined time, and the game is terminated (steps S21 and S2).
3).

Next, the coin insertion number mode setting process will be described with reference to FIG. If it is determined in step S31 that a coin has been inserted, the flow advances to step S33 to determine whether or not the first coin has been inserted. If it is determined in step S33 that the coin inserted is the first coin, the process proceeds to step S33.
The process proceeds to step S35, and for example, an explanatory sound of "insert a coin or press a start button to ne!" Is output. Next, in step S37, it is determined whether or not the second coin has been inserted.
Go to 9. In step S39, it is determined whether or not the start button 7 has been operated. If the start button 7 has not been operated within a predetermined time, the process proceeds from step S39 to step S43 via step S41, and hit mode 1, ie, the prize payout rate Is set to 30%. At the same time, the probability display section 5a lights up to indicate that the hit mode is 1. If no coin is inserted and the start button 7 is operated within a predetermined time, the process proceeds from step S37 to step S43 via step S39, and sets the hit mode to 1.

If it is determined in step S37 that the second coin has been inserted, the flow advances from step S37 to step S47 via steps S33 and S45. !!!! "is output. Next, step S49
Then, it is determined whether or not the third coin has been inserted. If no coin has been inserted, the process proceeds to step S51.
In step S51, it is determined whether or not the start button 7 has been operated. If the start button 7 has not been operated within a predetermined time, the process proceeds from step S51 to step S55 via step S53, and hit mode 2, that is, the prize payout rate Is set to 60%. If no coin is inserted and the start button 7 is operated within a predetermined time, the process proceeds from step S49 to step S55 via step S51, and the hit mode is set. At this time, the probability display section 5b lights up to indicate that the hit mode 2 is set. If it is determined in step S49 that the third coin has been inserted, the process proceeds from step S49 to step S57 via steps S33 and S45, and the winning mode 3, that is, the premium payout rate is set to 99%. I do. At this time, the probability display section 5c lights up to indicate that the winning mode is 3.

Next, with reference to FIG. 5, the game development after the number of inserted coins is determined and the processing related to the prize payout control will be described. In step S61, the corresponding BGM is output, and, for example, respective sounds such as "same digits", "so that three digits are aligned", and "press the stop switch!" Are output at predetermined intervals. Next, in step S63, blinking of the slot display sections 3a, 3b, 3c is started. Then, in a step S65, it is determined whether or not the stop switches 9a, 9b, 9 are operated.
Here, when the stop switches 9a, 9b, 9 are operated, the process immediately proceeds to step S69. Even when the stop switches 9a, 9b, 9 are not operated,
When the predetermined time has elapsed, the process proceeds from step S65 to step S6.
Then, the processing advances to step S69 via.

In step S69, a winning mode (step S7) set according to the number of inserted coins
1) and payout control of the premium is executed with reference to the payout data, that is, the past history data (step S73). That is, in step S69,
The determination of the hit or miss set according to the number of inserted coins and the stop switches 9a, 9b, 9c
If the result of the judgment is different from the judgment of the hit or miss depending on the operation timing, the hit or the miss is determined based on the decision of the hit or the miss set according to the number of inserted coins. is there. In this case, a so-called "shift" is performed before the display of the slot display sections 3a, 3b, 3c slows down. Step S6
At 9, the past history data is read from the ROM 24,
Based on the read predetermined number of data, it is analyzed whether the payout rate at which the prize was actually paid out is within a specified range, and as a result of this analysis, the payout rate at which the prize was actually paid out is determined by the specified value. If the payout rate exceeds the range, the payout rate is adjusted to be low, and if the premium rate actually paid out falls below the specified range, the payout rate is corrected to be high. It is.

Next, in step S75, the display change speed of the corresponding slot display section 3a, 3b, 3c is slowed down and stopped sequentially according to the operation timing of the stop switches 9a, 9b, 9c. Then, a hit (step S79) or a miss (step S81) is determined in accordance with the above-described processing relating to the payout control. Here, if the winning is determined, a prize is paid out.

In the above embodiment, only one hundred yen coin is detected. However, the type of coins and bills inserted is also detected, and the number of coins and bills inserted is calculated.
The prize payout rate or winning probability may be set according to the calculated number of coins and the corresponding play fee. With the above configuration, it is possible to play using not only one hundred yen coins but also fifty yen coins, five hundred yen coins, and various bills. In addition, a means for detecting a prepaid card is provided to detect the inserted prepaid card and determine the effective balance of the prepaid card,
An input means for inputting a play charge within the valid balance of the prepaid card can be provided. And you may comprise so that the payout rate of a premium | prize or a winning probability may be set according to the input play charge. With the above configuration, even if you do not have coins or bills, you can play with only the prepaid card, which is suitable for crime prevention.

[0066]

As described above, the invention according to claim 1 has a slot for inserting coins, and has a detecting means for detecting a coin inserted from the slot. And
A calculating means for calculating the number of coins inserted by integrating the outputs of the detecting means, a setting means for setting a prize payout rate according to the calculated number of coins and a corresponding play fee, and a start switch operated The game device further includes control means for controlling the game development from when the game is performed to when the prize is paid out based on the output of the setting means. The game device further includes display means for displaying the details of the game development controlled by the control means, and output means for outputting a sound effect or sound in accordance with the game development. Since it has a payout means for paying out, it is possible to set the payout rate of prizes according to the number of coins inserted,
This has the effect of providing a game machine that can be played under conditions desired by the user.

Further, the invention according to claim 2 has a slot for inserting coins, and has a detecting means for detecting a coin inserted from the slot. Calculating means for calculating the number of inserted coins by integrating outputs of the detecting means; setting means for setting a payout rate of prizes according to the calculated number of coins and a play fee corresponding thereto; And a determination means for determining a hit or a miss in accordance with the output of. Also,
It has a stop switch that functions after the start switch is operated, and has a judging means for judging whether or not a hit occurs, in accordance with the operation timing of the stop switch. When the content of the determination by the determination means is different from the result of the determination by the determination means, there is provided a determination means for determining a hit or a miss based on the content of the determination by the determination means. The game machine further includes control means for controlling the game development from the operation of the start switch to the determination of payout of the premium based on the output of the determination means. The game device further includes display means for displaying the details of the game development controlled by the control means, and output means for outputting a sound effect or sound in accordance with the game development. The present invention provides a game machine that can set a payout rate of a prize according to the number of coins inserted, and can play under conditions desired by the user. It has the effect that can be done. Also, the content of the setting means for setting the payout rate of the prize according to the number of coins inserted and the play fee corresponding to the number of coins inserted, and the determination result of the determination means for determining hit or miss depending on the operation timing of the stop switch are: If different, it is configured to determine a hit or a miss based on the decision made by the decision means, so that both players and game machine owners can be satisfied without causing a sense of incongruity in the game flow. It has the effect of.

Further, the invention according to claim 3 has a slot for inserting coins, and has a detecting means for detecting a coin inserted from the slot. Calculating means for calculating the number of inserted coins by integrating outputs of the detecting means; setting means for setting a payout rate of prizes according to the calculated number of coins and a play fee corresponding thereto; And a determination means for determining a hit or a miss in accordance with the output of. Also,
Recording means for recording, for each game, a payout rate of the prize set by the setting means and data indicating whether or not the prize was actually paid out, reading past data from the recording means and reading the read predetermined data; An analysis unit is provided for analyzing whether or not the payout rate at which the prize was actually paid out is within a specified range based on the number data. Then, as a result of the analysis by the analysis means, if the payout rate at which the prize was actually paid out exceeds the prescribed range, the payout rate was corrected to be lower, and conversely, the prize was actually paid out. If the payout rate is below the specified range, the system is provided with a correction means for correcting the payout rate to be higher.For example, the actual premium rate for one week or one month is set to the specified range. It is possible to provide a game machine with a certain profitability. The game machine further includes control means for controlling the game development from the operation of the start switch to the confirmation of the payout of the premium based on the output of the correction means. The game device further includes display means for displaying the details of the game development controlled by the control means, and output means for outputting a sound effect or sound in accordance with the game development. The payout rate is set according to the number of coins inserted, the prize payout rate can be set according to the conditions desired by the user, and the game is highly entertaining. Machine can be provided.

The invention according to claim 4 is an automatic vending machine which sets the prize payout rate to 100% and sets the function as a vending machine when the number of coins corresponding to the price of the prize is inserted. Since it is configured with the sales function setting means, it is possible to satisfy the desire of the user who wants to obtain the prize reliably, and to realize a highly entertaining game machine having the game property. It has the effect of being able to.

Further, according to the invention of claim 5, when a coin inserted through the insertion slot is detected, the number of inserted coins is calculated, and the number of coins inserted is calculated according to the calculated number of coins and a play fee corresponding to the calculated number of coins. There is a setting means for setting the probability of hit or miss. And, since the game development from the operation of the start switch to the determination of the hit or miss of the game is controlled based on the output of the setting means, the probability of the hit according to the number of coins inserted is determined. Since it can be set and can be applied to various game machines without paying out prizes as it is, there is an effect that a game machine with high interest can be provided.

Further, according to the invention of claim 6, when a coin inserted from the insertion slot is detected, the number of inserted coins is calculated, and the number of coins inserted is calculated according to the calculated number of coins and the corresponding play fee. And determining means for determining the probability of a hit or a miss. Then, when the content of the determining means is different from the determination result of the determining means for determining a hit or an off according to the operation timing of the stop switch, the hit or the off is determined based on the determination content of the determining means. With this configuration, there is an effect that both the player and the game machine owner can be satisfied without causing a sense of incongruity in the flow of the game. Then, since the game development from when the start switch is operated to when it is determined that the game has hit or missed is controlled based on the output of the determining means, the probability of hitting is determined according to the number of coins inserted. Since it can be determined and can be applied as it is to various game machines without paying out prizes, there is an effect that a game machine with high interest can be provided.

Further, according to the invention, when coins are inserted from the insertion slot, not only the inserted coins are detected but also the types of the inserted coins and bills are detected. It is configured to calculate the number of coins and bills that have been calculated, and to set the payout rate or probability of winning of prizes according to the calculated number of coins and bills and the corresponding play fee, so that not only specific coins but also It is possible to provide a highly entertaining game machine that can be played using various coins and bills.

Next, the invention according to claim 8 is an input means for detecting the inserted prepaid card to judge the effective balance of the prepaid card and for inputting a play fee within the effective balance of the prepaid card. Have. Then, since the payout rate or the probability of winning of the prize is set according to the input play fee, it is possible to play only with the prepaid card even if you do not have coins and bills, which is suitable for crime prevention. This has the effect that a highly entertaining game machine can be provided.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a circuit unit of a game machine according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a front view of the game machine according to the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a main flowchart showing the operation of the game machine according to the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing a process related to a coin insertion number mode setting of FIG. 3;

FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing processing relating to the contents of the game development and payout control.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Game machine 2 Slot 3a Slot display part 3b Slot display part 3c Slot display part 5a Probability display part 5b Probability display part 5c Probability display part 7 Start switch 9a Stop switch 9b Stop switch 9c Stop switch 13 Speaker 21 Control device 22 CPU 24 ROM 26 RAM

Claims (8)

[Claims] 1. A game machine having the following requirements. (B) Having a slot for inserting coins. (B) It has detection means for detecting a coin inserted from the insertion slot. (C) It has a start switch for starting a game, and the start switch functions effectively after the detection of coin insertion. (D) calculating means for calculating the number of coins inserted by integrating outputs of the detecting means; (E) setting means for setting a prize payout rate in accordance with the calculated number of coins and a play fee corresponding thereto. (F) Control means for controlling game development from the operation of the start switch to the determination of payout of a premium based on the output of the setting means. (G) display means for displaying the contents of the game development controlled by the control means; (H) output means for outputting a sound effect or a sound in accordance with the development of the game; (I) A payout means for paying out a prize when a win is determined according to the control of the control means. 2. A game machine having the following requirements. (B) Having a slot for inserting coins. (B) It has detection means for detecting a coin inserted from the insertion slot. (C) It has a start switch for starting a game, and the start switch functions effectively after the detection of coin insertion. (D) calculating means for calculating the number of coins inserted by integrating outputs of the detecting means; (E) setting means for setting a prize payout rate in accordance with the calculated number of coins and a play fee corresponding thereto. (F) having a determining means for determining a hit or a miss according to the output of the setting means; (G) A stop switch that functions after the start switch is operated. (H) determining means for judging a hit or a miss according to the operation timing of the stop switch; (I) When there is a difference between the content of the determination by the determination means and the result of the determination by the determination means, there is provided a determination means for determining a hit or a miss based on the content of the determination by the determination means. (G) Control means for controlling game development from the operation of the start switch to the determination of a hit or a miss based on the output of the determination means. (G) Display means for displaying the contents of the game development controlled by the control means. (Ii) output means for outputting a sound effect or a sound in accordance with the development of the game; (C) A payout means for paying out a prize when a win is determined according to the control of the control means. 3. A game machine having the following requirements. (B) Having a slot for inserting coins. (B) It has detection means for detecting a coin inserted from the insertion slot. (C) It has a start switch for starting a game, and the start switch functions effectively after the detection of coin insertion. (D) calculating means for calculating the number of coins inserted by integrating outputs of the detecting means; (E) setting means for setting a prize payout rate in accordance with the calculated number of coins and a play fee corresponding thereto. (F) having a determining means for determining a hit or a miss according to the output of the setting means; (G) a premium payout rate set by the setting means,
A recording means for recording data on whether or not a prize was actually paid out for each game. (H) analyzing means for reading past data from the recording means and analyzing whether or not the payout rate at which the prize was actually paid out is within a prescribed range based on the read predetermined number of data; (I) As a result of the analysis by the analysis means, if the payout rate at which the prize is actually paid out exceeds a prescribed range, the payout rate is corrected to be lower, and conversely, the prize is actually paid out. If the paid-out rate falls below the specified range, it shall have correction means for correcting the paid-out rate to be higher. (G) Control means for controlling the game development from the operation of the start switch to the determination of a hit or a miss based on the output of the correcting means. (G) Display means for displaying the contents of the game development controlled by the control means. (Ii) output means for outputting a sound effect or a sound in accordance with the development of the game; (C) A payout means for paying out a prize when a win is determined according to the control of the control means. 4. A vending machine setting means for setting a prize payout rate to 100% and setting a function as a vending machine when coins of a number corresponding to the price of said prize are inserted. The game machine according to claim 1, wherein: 5. A game machine having the following requirements. (B) Having a slot for inserting coins. (B) It has detection means for detecting a coin inserted from the insertion slot. (C) It has a start switch for starting a game, and the start switch functions effectively after the detection of coin insertion. (D) calculating means for calculating the number of coins inserted by integrating outputs of the detecting means; (E) setting means for setting a probability of a hit or a miss of a game according to the calculated number of coins and a corresponding play fee. (F) Control means for controlling game development from the operation of the start switch to the determination of a hit or a miss of the game based on the output of the setting means. (G) display means for displaying the contents of the game development controlled by the control means; 6. A game machine having the following requirements. (B) Having a slot for inserting coins. (B) It has detection means for detecting a coin inserted from the insertion slot. (C) It has a start switch for starting a game, and the start switch functions effectively after the detection of coin insertion. (D) calculating means for calculating the number of coins inserted by integrating outputs of the detecting means; (E) setting means for setting a probability of a hit or a miss of a game according to the calculated number of coins and a corresponding play fee. (F) having a determining means for determining a hit or a miss according to the output of the setting means; (G) A stop switch that functions after the start switch is operated. (H) determining means for judging a hit or a miss according to the operation timing of the stop switch; (I) When there is a difference between the content of the determination by the determination means and the result of the determination by the determination means, there is provided a determination means for determining a hit or a miss based on the content of the determination by the determination means. (G) Control means for controlling game development from the operation of the start switch to the determination of a hit or a miss based on the output of the determination means. (G) Display means for displaying the contents of the game development controlled by the control means. 7. The game machine according to claim 1, wherein the game machine has the following requirements. (A) The detecting means detects the type of the inserted coin or bill and outputs a detection signal for each type. (B) The calculating means calculates the number of inserted coins or bills by integrating the output of the detecting means for each type of coin or bill. (C) The setting means sets a prize payout rate or a winning probability in accordance with the calculated number of coins or bills and the corresponding play fee. 8. The game machine according to claim 1, wherein the game machine has the following requirements. (A) The detecting means detects the inserted prepaid card and determines the effective balance of the prepaid card. (B) Input means for inputting a play fee within the effective balance of the prepaid card. (C) The setting means sets a prize payout rate or a winning probability according to the input play fee.