JPS63181784A - Control system of pinball machine - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] This bulletin contains application data before electronic filing, so abstract data is not recorded.

Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] (Industrial Application Field) The present invention is a pachinko machine in which each pachinko machine is equipped with a microcomputer so that each pachinko machine can be precisely managed in real time. It concerns management systems.

In order for a pachinko hall to manage its pachinko machines, it must artificially grasp the winning status of each machine, the payout status from opening to closing, the supply status of balls, etc. Care must be taken to ensure that each pachinko machine is used smoothly. Of these, the winning status for each machine and the payout status from opening to closing are determined by setting the quantity before opening the store, and performing operations such as changing the direction of the nail. In this way, the store is opened and the passage of time and the operating status of the pachinko machines are monitored. When the ball is not coming out in a good way, or when it is necessary to increase the number of balls that are thrown out due to the balance with the winning situation of other pachinko machines, the payout ratio of the prize balls is changed after the game closes. There is.

(Problem to be solved by the invention) The above management method would require a lot of manpower in pachinko halls with a large number of pachinko machines, so it would be better to centrally manage this using computers etc. Conceivable. However, with centralized management like this, it becomes very difficult to closely manage each pachinko machine, that is, to manage each machine in accordance with the ball appearance and usage conditions. This has to be done manually by store staff. Furthermore, it is not possible to respond in real time to various situations. The present invention has been made in view of this point, and an object of the present invention is to provide a management system for pachinko machines that can perform detailed management of each pachinko machine automatically and in real time without manual intervention. do.

(Means for Solving the Problems) The system of the present invention provides information on the ratio of winning balls to out balls, information on paying out balls to winning balls, information on the number of balls to be paid out, and supply information for securing the number of balls. Each pachinko machine is equipped with a microcomputer that inputs information on achieving specific conditions for winning balls, etc., and issues commands to each operating mechanism based on this input information so that the game can be played smoothly. The present invention is characterized in that a setting mechanism for each of the above information is provided.

(Function) With the above configuration, the microcomputer installed in each of the three Bachiben machines can automatically manage individual pachinko machines in real time, which was previously done manually. That will happen.

(Example) Next, one embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

First, in Fig. 1, reference numeral 1 is a pachinko machine, and although not shown, the game surface (gauge plate), ball payout mechanism, ball path connected to the winning opening, and other mechanisms that are normally found in a pachinko machine are conventional. Nothing has changed. This pachinko machine 1 has a control 1 equipped with a microcomputer.
There is a section 2, and this control section 2 is connected to a gauge plate control board 3, a ball collection management section 4, a ball collection mechanism control section 5, a nail management section 6, and a setting mechanism 7. A management computer 8 for centrally managing a plurality of pachinko machines is connected to the ball collection management section 4. To explain the flow of signals in each of these parts using the symbols ■ to ■ in the diagram, the supply status detection signal, ball retention detection signal, and winning ball detection signal flow in ■ (see Figure 2), and in ■ A supply state detection signal and an out pitch count detection signal flow (see FIG. 3). In addition, in ■, a jackpot operation signal and a winning ball count signal for managing the winning frequency of balls entering each winning slot flow, and in ■, a total winning method management information signal of the winning frequency of balls entering each winning slot, and The stop count signal is transmitted. Roughly ■, discontinuation information or a signal similar to ■ flows. In general, ■ the setting of the number of balls to stop, which is a signal according to the ball attracting function selected by the user (pachinko hall manager), the method of transmitting information with the management computer, and the automatic processing when stopping balls. A signal will flow. Figure 2 shows the ball approach control system and the third
The figure shows the signal flow of the supply management system, and FIG. 4 diagrammatically shows the signal flow of the gauge plate management system.

FIG. 5 shows a management system according to the present invention.

In this figure, the items designated by reference numeral 1 are pachinko machines, each having the contents shown in FIG. Each of these pachinko machines 1 is connected to a management computer 8 via a parallel line for centralized management, similar to circuits installed in each part (see FIG. 1). FIG. 6 shows a method of transmitting information with the management computer 8. Information exchanged between the management computer 8 and the pachinko machine 1 is an out ball signal, a replenishment instruction signal, and a replenishment signal. 9 is an out ball detection sensor, 10 is a replenishment detection sensor, 11 is a replenisher, and 12 is a communication mode changeover switch with the management computer. According to this circuit, by operating the setting device 13゜14.15.16, it is possible to set whether the out ball signal, replenishment instruction signal, and replenishment signal are managed by the control unit 2 or by an external management computer. can do.

(Effects of the Invention) According to the management system for this pachinko machine configured as described above, all operations such as ball collection mechanism operation, ball supply management, usage management, etc., which were conventionally handled by mechanical structures, can be performed individually for each machine. Pachinko machines will process electronically in real time. For this reason, the processing is quick and easy.
This means that you can play the game ``Ace rr + ua Kisu') - / 7'' cleanly and freely.Therefore, as a pachinko hall, you can bring out the characteristics of each store.In addition, each pachinko machine is equipped with a microcomputer. Because it is equipped with a management computer, it can be easily installed even in small-scale pachinko halls that do not have a management computer installed, and automatic management can be performed by the computer.Furthermore, when installing pachinko machines, Another advantage is that it does not affect the capacity of the management computer.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

Fig. 1 is a block diagram of an embodiment of the present invention, Figs. 2 to 4 are explanatory diagrams showing the flow of signals, Fig. 5 is a system diagram showing the connection between the pachinko machine and the management computer, and Fig. 6 is a specific wiring diagram of the one shown in FIG. 1... Pachinko machine 2... Control unit 3... Gauge plate control board 4... Ball closing management unit 5... Ball closing mechanism control unit 9... Out ball detection sensor 10... Replenishment Detection sensor 11... Supply device patent Applicant: Kyoritsu Co., Ltd. Fig. 2 ;,, -,, -, - Fig. 3 Fig. 6 Management Co) Pikuta ν) Sphere) Poem - -11-ICS, 16 Figure 4

Claims (1)

[Claims] (1) Information on the ratio of winning balls to out balls, payout information on paid balls to winning balls, information on the number of balls for payout, supply information to secure the number of balls, information on achieving specific conditions for winning balls, etc. are input, Each pachinko machine is equipped with a microcomputer that issues commands to each operating mechanism so that the game can be played smoothly based on this input information, and the pachinko machine is also equipped with a setting mechanism for each of the above information. A management system for pachinko machines.