JPS6336787B2 - - Google Patents

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DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION <Industrial Application Field> The present invention relates to a video-type pachinko machine that displays a pachinko game on a video display device such as a cathode ray tube so that the pachinko game can be played on the video screen.

<Prior art> Conventionally, a group of pseudo nails and a group of pseudo holes are displayed on the video screen of a video display device, and a pachinko game is played by emitting pseudo balls onto the video screen by the player's operation. An electronic game device is known in which the game probability can be adjusted by changing the arrangement of the displayed pseudo-nails and pseudo-holes (Japanese Unexamined Patent Application Publication No. 1983-1993).
Publication No. 90339).

<Problems to be Solved by the Invention> However, in the conventional game device, since the arrangement of the pseudo nails and the pseudo hole group is changed, it not only gives an unnatural impression to the player, but also changes the arrangement of the pseudo nails and pseudo holes. There is a drawback that the player can easily read the game probability of the game device for that day by looking at the arrangement of the hole groups. Furthermore, changing the arrangement of the pseudo nail group and the pseudo hole group is not only very troublesome, but also has the disadvantage that it takes a lot of time.

<Means for Solving the Problems> The present invention is intended to solve the above-mentioned problems.The video pachinko machine includes a profit detection means for generating a profit signal for the game parlor, and a profit detection means for generating a profit signal for the game parlor. loss detection means for generating a loss signal for the store;
a calculation means for determining a predetermined profit and loss value based on a profit signal sent from the profit detection means and a loss signal sent from the loss detection means; a standard setting means capable of presetting a reference value for the profit and loss value; and a calculation means. A comparison means for comparing the profit and loss value calculated by the player with a reference value set in the reference setting means, and a video control means capable of varying the direction of emitting the ball image, and in the game process in which the player emits the ball image, The present invention is characterized in that the radiation direction of the ball image is controlled by an image control means so that the profit and loss value approaches a reference value.

<Function> Therefore, according to the present invention, if the reference value is set in advance by the reference setting means, the winning rate of the ball image during the game can be automatically adjusted.

In other words, the profit signal for the gaming parlor from the profit detection means that detects the insertion of a coin, the out of a ball image, or the emission of a ball image, and the loss detection means that detects the ejection of a prize coin or the winning of a ball image. A predetermined profit and loss value is determined by the calculation means based on the loss signal for the game parlor, and the comparison means compares this profit and loss value with a reference value preset by the reference setting means. For example, if the reference value is larger,
The video control means changes the radiation direction of the ball image so that the winning rate of the ball image increases, making it easier for the ball image to enter the winning section, and if the reference value is smaller, the ball image The radial direction of the ball image is changed by the video control means so that the winning rate decreases,
To make it difficult for a ball image to win a prize in a winning section and to bring the difference between both values close to zero.

<Example> The present invention will be described below based on an example shown in the drawings.

FIG. 1 is a front view schematically showing a video-type pachinko machine. In the figure, 1 indicates the main body of the video-type pachinko machine, and on the front upper part of the main body 1 is a face plate 2 of a video display device such as a cathode ray tube. is coming. On this face plate 2, a guard part 3 is projected that surrounds almost the entire area of the video screen to define the game range, and inside this guard part 3 there is an out part 4 located at the lowest position, and an out part 4 located at the lowermost part, and an out part 4 located almost in the center. Two winning parts 5 located at , and a plurality of obstacle parts 6 placed around the winning parts 5 are displayed.

A score display section 7 is displayed at the upper right end of the video screen, and a pair of ball emitting sections 8 which emit a ball image 9 to one ball are displayed at the upper left end. The ball image 9 emitted from the ball emitting section 8 travels downward inside the guard section 3, and when it collides with the guard section 3 or the obstacle section 6 while traveling,
The ball image 9 is reflected by the guard portion 3 or the obstacle portion 6, and its running direction is changed.
Also, when this ball image 9 collides with the out section 4 or the winning section 5, the ball image 9 disappears from the video screen, and if it is the out section 4, the score display section 7 displays a certain number of points. If it is the winning part 5, the display score is added and displayed by a certain number.

In addition, in this embodiment, the ball image 9 is the guard part 3,
The state of the ball image 9 changes when it collides with the out section 4, the winning section 5, and the obstacle section 6, but not only when it collides directly, but also when it has a preset relationship such as passing beside it. Alternatively, the state of the ball image 9 may be changed.

On the other hand, on the front side of the main body 1, there is provided a coin slot 10 into which coins as game media lent from an automatic lending machine or the like in the store can be inserted. Coins inserted through the slot 10 are taken into the main body 1, and as they pass through the coin selector 11, their quality is determined. If the coin is fraudulent, it is ejected directly from the return slot 12. Ru. On the other hand, if the coin is proper, it will be detected by the coin signal generator 13 as profit detection means,
It is stored in the coin tank 14. Note that the coin signal generator 13 is electrically connected to the control device 15.

Further, on the front surface of the main body 1, there is a ball position controller 16 that can selectively select the ball emitting section 8 ₁ or 8 ₂ and a controller that actually emits the ball image 9 from the selected ball emitting section 8 ₁ or 8 ₂ . A ball emitting button 17 is provided, and both are electrically connected to the control device 15.

The control device 15 is constructed in block units as shown in FIG.
Built inside. In the figure, 18 is a guard part signal generation circuit for displaying the guard part 3, 19 is a fault part signal generation circuit for displaying the fault part 6, and 20 is a winning part signal generation circuit for displaying the winning part 5. 21 is an out section signal generation circuit for displaying the out section 4, 22 is a score signal generation circuit for displaying the displayed score of the score display section 7, and 23 is a ball image video control means for emitting the ball image 9. The signals from each circuit 18 to 23 are collectively sent to a signal synthesis circuit 24, and this circuit 24
Processed by The processed signal by the signal synthesis circuit 24 is then supplied as a control signal to a control electrode of an electron gun built in a cathode ray tube 26 as an image display device via a cathode ray tube image circuit 25.

Further, 27 is a start signal generation circuit that sends a start signal to the ball signal generation circuit 23 based on the operation of the ball emission button 17, and 28 is a emission position control signal that is sent to the ball signal generation circuit 23 based on the operation of the ball position controller 16. Reference numerals 29 and 30 indicate a vertical synchronizing signal generating circuit and a horizontal synchronizing signal generating circuit, respectively, which are supplied to the cathode ray tube video circuit 25.

Furthermore, 31 is a computer section, and this computer section 31 includes an input/output device 32 ₁ that regulates input signals and output signals, a storage device 32 ₂ that stores input signals, and a storage device 32 ₂ that stores input signals. It also includes a calculation unit 32 ₄ that performs calculation processing on information based on control signals from the control unit 32 ₃ .

On the other hand, the ball signal generation circuit 23 controls the radiation position, radiation direction, and radiation timing of the ball image 9.
The traveling direction of the emitted ball image 9, the direction in which the ball image 9 is reflected when the ball image 9 collides with the guard section 3 or the obstacle section 6, and the direction in which the ball image 9 is reflected when the ball image 9 collides with the out section 4 or the winning section 5. In addition, it functions as a video control means for controlling the video of the ball image in general, such as making the ball image 9 disappear from the video screen.

Further, 37 indicates a gate circuit that opens the gate by operating the payment button 38 provided on the front side of the main body 1 and supplies storage information stored in the storage device 32 ₂ of the computer section 31 to the coin ejecting device 39. . The coin ejecting device 39 dispenses the number of coins corresponding to the input signal passing through the gate circuit 37 into the main body 1.
The coins are discharged from the coin discharge port 40 provided on the front surface of the coin.

On the other hand, the coin ejecting device 39 serves as a loss detection means for generating a loss signal Y for the gaming parlor, and the coin signal generator 13 serves as a profit detection means for generating a profit signal H for the gaming parlor. The loss signal Y from the coin ejecting device 39 and the profit signal H from the coin signal generator 13 are sent to a computing unit 41 as computing means. This calculator 41 calculates a profit and loss value (K=H/Y) from the ratio of the profit signal H and the loss signal Y. Further, 42 is a standard setting device as a standard setting means that can set the standard value M of the profit and loss value K in advance, and 43 is a standard setting device that can set the profit and loss value K obtained by the calculator 41 and the standard value M set in the standard setting device 42. A comparator 44 is used as a comparison means to obtain a comparison value (Z=M−K) from the difference between Each controller is shown issuing a variable direction command.

Next, the operation of the video pachinko machine will be explained.

Now, when a coin is inserted into the coin slot 10, if the coin is a genuine coin, the coin signal generator 13 is activated and generates a coin signal 33 corresponding to the inserted coin. This coin signal 33 is sent to the storage device ₃₂₂ of the computer section 31 and stored therein, and an addition signal A is sent from the computer section 31 to the score signal generation circuit 22 in response to the coin signal 33. The score signal generation circuit 22 is activated by the signal A, and the number corresponding to coins is displayed on the score display section 7. For example, if one coin is inserted, "15" will be displayed, and if two coins are inserted, "30" will be displayed.

At the same time, when the ball signal generation circuit 23 is activated and the ball emission button 17 is operated,
Ball images 9 ₁ and 9 ₂ are emitted from the ball emitting sections 8 ₁ and 8 ₂ on the side selected by the ball position controller 16 . Note that each time the ball emission button 17 is operated, the ball images 9 ₁ and 9 ₂ are emitted one by one from either the ball emission section 9 ₁ or 9 ₂ .

For example, if the ball radiator 8 ₁ is selected, the ball image 9 ₁ radiated from the ball radiator 8 ₁ travels diagonally downward to the left in FIG. It collides with part 6 and is reflected, and travels while repeating this reflection. Then, when this ball image 9 ₁ comes into contact with the winning part 5,
For example, it disappears from the video screen, accompanied by a sound effect. At this time, the winning signal y is supplied from the cathode ray tube video circuit 25 to the computer unit 31, and a certain number of pieces of information stored in the storage device ₃₂₂ are added, and the addition signal A is further supplied to the score signal generation circuit 22, so that the winning signal y is supplied to the computer section 31. The score displayed on the display section 7 is added by a fixed number.

On the other hand, when the ball image 9 ₁ contacts the out portion 4, the ball image 9 ₁ disappears from the video screen.
At this time, the out signal x is supplied from the cathode ray tube video circuit 25 to the computer section 31, and the stored information in the storage device ₃₂₂ is subtracted by a certain number, and furthermore, the subtraction signal B is supplied to the score signal generation circuit 22, so that the score The score displayed on the display section 7 is subtracted by a fixed number.

In this way, each time the ball emitting button 17 is operated, the ball images ₉ 1 , 9 ₂ are sequentially emitted from the selected ball emitting parts 8 ₁ , 8 ₂ , and the emitted ball images 9 ₁ , 9 are emitted one by one. When ₂ contacts the winning part 5, the displayed score on the score display part 7 is increased by a fixed number (for example, "15"), and when it contacts the out part 4, the displayed score is increased by a fixed number (for example, "1"). Display subtraction. Note that this numerical value of increase/decrease is always stored in the storage device ₃₂₂ .

On the other hand, during this game, the ball emitting section 8
By changing the radiation direction of the ball image 9 ₁ emitted from the ball image 9 ₁ , the winning rate of the ball image 9 ₁ is automatically adjusted.

For example, if the standard value M of "1±0.2" is set in the standard setting device 42 and the player inserts 45 coins in order to obtain 50 prize coins during the game, then the profit signal H When the value H=45, the value of the loss signal Y becomes Y=50, and the profit/loss value K obtained by the calculator 41
becomes K=0.9. Therefore, since the profit and loss value K is within the setting range of the reference value M set previously, the comparison value Z obtained by the comparator 43 becomes zero. Therefore, in this case, the ball signal generation circuit 23 is transmitted from the controller 44.
Since no command to change the radial direction is sent out, the radial direction of the ball image ₉₁ does not change.

On the other hand, if the player inserts 30 coins to obtain 50 prize coins, the profit/loss value K will drop to K = 0.6, so the comparison value Z will be
Changes to =1-0.6=0.4. For this reason, controller 4
4, a radiation direction variable command is sent to the ball signal generation circuit 23. When this variable command is sent out, the direction of radiation of the ball image 9 ₁ emitted from the ball emitting section 8 ₁ changes subtly so as not to be obvious to the player. This changing direction is a direction in which the ball image 9 ₁ emitted from the ball emitting section 8 ₁ becomes difficult to win in the winning section 5, and when the emitting direction changes,
The winning rate of the ball image ₉₁ gradually decreases, and the profit and loss value K and comparison value Z gradually approach the set range of the reference value M.

Conversely, for a player to receive 50 prize coins, it costs 70
Assuming that you have inserted 2 coins, the profit and loss value K is K=
1.4, so the comparison value Z is Z=1-0.4
= −0.4. Therefore, a radiation direction variable command is sent from the controller 44, and the ball radiation section 8
The radiation direction of the ball image ₉₁ emitted from the ball image ₉₁ changes. This direction of change is the direction in which the ball image 9 ₁ emitted from the ball radiation section 8 ₁ is more likely to win a prize in the winning section 5, and as the radiation direction changes, the winning rate of the ball image 9 ₁ gradually increases. The profit and loss value K gradually approaches the set range of the reference value M.

Therefore, once the standard value M is set in the standard setting device 42, the winning rate of the ball image 9 is automatically adjusted. There is no need to change the layout configuration of the game parlor 6 one by one, and the profit and loss management of the game parlor is very easy, and moreover, the profit and loss can be accurately grasped.

The timing of adjusting the winning rate of the ball image 9 may be adjusted constantly while the player is playing, or may be adjusted by adjusting the number of coins inserted (every 100 coins) or the number of times the ball image 9 is emitted (every 5000 times). ), the number of displayed points (every 1500 points), and the time (every hour) may be controlled intermittently, and the adjustment timing may also be changed during the business day. Additionally, in addition to this, it is also possible to provide differences for each device, such as by shifting the adjustment timing for each of the multiple devices installed in the store, or by changing the reference value M for each device. . Furthermore, the reference value M of each device may be centrally managed by allowing the reference setting device 42 to be remotely controlled from a management room in the store.

On the other hand, when the score displayed on the score display section 7 is subtracted and becomes "0", the information stored in the storage device ₃₂₂ also becomes zero, so the computer section 31 issues a zero signal 0, and based on this signal 0, the ball is The signal generation circuit 23 stops its operation, and the ball emission button 1
Even if 7 is operated, the ball images 9 ₁ and 9 ₂ are not emitted, and the game ends.

Furthermore, if the player wishes to end the game during the game, he or she may operate the payment button 38 provided on the front of the main body 1. When this payment button 38 is operated,
The gate of the gate circuit 37 opens, and the storage device 32 ₂
The stored information is supplied to the coin ejecting device 39.
Therefore, the coin ejecting device 39 is connected to the storage device 32.
Corresponding coins are discharged from a coin discharge port 40 opened at the front of the main body 1 based on the stored information of No. ₂ , and a profit is given to the player. With this discharge, the stored information in the storage device 32 ₂ becomes zero, and the displayed score on the score display section 7 also returns to zero. Then, since the return signal 0 is supplied from the computer section 31 to the ball signal generation circuit 23, the ball emission button 17 is
Even if you operate , ball images 9 and 9 ₂ will no longer be emitted.

In the embodiment, when the ball images 9 ₁ and 9 ₂ contact the out portion 4, the stored information in the storage device 32 ₂ is subtracted and the score displayed on the score display section 7 is subtracted and displayed. Not limited to ball image 9
It is also possible to subtract each time ₁ or 9 ₂ is emitted.

In addition, as for the amount of addition to the displayed score, 15 coins are added for each coin, similar to known pachinko machines, and an additional 15 coins are added when the ball images 9 ₁ and 9 ₂ come into contact with the winning part 5. , the ball images 9 ₁ and 9 ₂ may be subtracted one by one when they are emitted or come into contact with the out portion 4.

Furthermore, the profit signal H may be converted from the number of ball images 9 that are emitted or the number of ball images 9 that are out, and the loss signal Y may be converted from the number of ball images 9 that are safe or the displayed score. You may also do this. In addition, the comparator 43 uses the profit and loss value K and the reference signal M
It is also possible to simply compare the size with.

3 to 7 show other display patterns on the video screen. 3 shows a case where another obstacle part 6 is arranged between the winning parts 5, 5, and FIG. In the case where the winning part 6 and the winning parts 5, 5 are arranged on both the left and right sides, FIG. The figure shows winning section 5.
A case is shown in which the and the obstacle part 6 are moved vertically and horizontally according to a fixed program. Furthermore,
FIG. 7 shows cam-shaped rotational obstruction parts 35 and 36 that rotate at a constant period just below the ball radiation parts 8 ₁ and 8 ₂ , and these rotation obstruction parts 35 and 36 cause the ball radiation parts 8 ₁ and 8 ₂ to The emitted ball images 9 ₁ and 9 ₂ are reflected, and the running directions of the ball images 9 ₁ and 9 ₂ are made irregular. In addition, Figures 5 to 7
In the embodiment shown in the figure, the winning rate of the ball images 9 ₁ and 9 ₂ can be adjusted by adding subtle changes to the movement of the winning part 5 and the obstacle part 6 and the rotation of the rotating obstacle parts 35 and 36. It's good to do that.

In both of the embodiments described above, the cathode ray tube 26 was used as the image display device, but the display is not limited to this, and a liquid crystal or the like that consumes less power may be used for display.

Further, the ball images 9 ₁ and 9 ₂ are not limited to those that travel in a straight line, but may also travel in a curved manner, such as drawing a hobola line.

<Effects of the Invention> As explained above, according to the present invention, the winning section, the obstacle section, the out section, etc. are displayed on the video screen of the video display device, and pachinko games and similar games are played on this video screen. Therefore, it is possible to provide a video-type pachinko machine that is more interesting than the conventional monotonous video game.

The video pachinko machine also includes a profit detection means for generating a profit signal for the game parlor, a loss detection means for generating a loss signal for the game parlor,
a calculation means for determining a predetermined profit and loss value based on a profit signal sent from the profit detection means and a loss signal sent from the loss detection means; a standard setting means capable of presetting a reference value for the profit and loss value; and a calculation means. Since it is equipped with a comparison means for comparing the profit and loss value calculated by the player with a reference value set in the reference setting means, and an image control means that can change the direction of emission of the ball image, it is possible to prevent the player from emitting the ball image during the game process. The radial direction of the ball image is controlled by the video control means so that the profit and loss value approaches the reference value, and thereby the winning rate of the ball image can be automatically adjusted during the game. Therefore, not only can profits be prevented from being unevenly distributed only to specific players who are skilled in the game, but even players who are inexperienced in the game can receive sufficient profits, and it is possible for players to A fair video-type pachinko machine can be provided.

Furthermore, even when a plurality of devices are arranged in a gaming parlor, there is no need to change the arrangement of the winning part or obstacle part in order to adjust the winning rate of the ball image for each device. By simply setting a standard value in the standard setting means of each device in advance based on the day's business target set by the game parlor, the business target can be easily and reliably achieved. Moreover, the winning rate for each machine can be freely varied by simply changing the reference value, so there is no need to make complicated nail adjustments that rely on human intuition after closing, unlike conventional mechanical pachinko machines. In addition, by setting different standard values for each pachinko machine, it is possible to have different winning rates for each machine installed in a game parlor, so players can select their favorite from among multiple machines. There is also the pleasure of being able to choose the equipment.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

The drawings show an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 1 is a plan view showing an outline of a video-type pachinko machine, FIG. 2 is a block diagram of a control device, and FIGS. 3 to 7 are display patterns of a video screen. FIG. 3 is a plan view showing another embodiment of the invention. In the figure, 1 is the main body of the video pachinko machine, 3 is the guard part, 4 is the out part, 5 is the winning part, 6 is the obstacle part, 9 is the ball image, 13 is the coin signal generator as profit detection means, 15 23 is a ball signal generation circuit as a video control means for ball images; 26 is a cathode ray tube as a video display device;
39 is a coin ejecting device as a loss detection means; 4
Reference numeral 1 denotes an arithmetic unit as an arithmetic means, 42 a reference setter as a reference setting means, 43 a comparator as a comparison means, and 44 a controller.

Claims (1)

[Claims] 1. A guard section that defines a gaming range on a video screen of a video display device, a winning section located within this guard section,
In a video-type pachinko machine that displays at least the out part and the obstacle part and emits a ball image into the guard part by the player's operation, the video-type pachinko machine includes a profit detection means for generating a profit signal; a loss detection means for generating a loss signal for the gaming parlor;
calculation means for determining a predetermined loss value based on a profit signal sent from the profit detection means and a loss signal sent from the loss detection means; a reference setting means capable of presetting a reference value for the profit and loss value; and a calculation means. A comparison means for comparing the profit and loss value calculated by the player with a reference value set in the reference setting means, and a video control means capable of changing the direction of emitting the ball image, and in the game process in which the player emits the ball image, A video-type pachinko machine characterized in that the radiation direction of the ball image is controlled by a video control means so that the profit and loss value approaches a reference value.