JPH0230702B2 - - Google Patents

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION [Field of Industrial Application] The present invention relates to a gaming device related to a pachinko game.

[Prior Art] Conventionally, this type of gaming machine detects the occurrence of stop information and continuation information based on a shot ball,
The gaming state of the gaming machine was electronically controlled based on these detected detection signals.

[Problems to be Solved by the Invention] However, in the above-mentioned conventional gaming machines, the stopping state of the gaming machine is realized based on the stopping information detection signal, and this stopping state is made definite, so that the game There was a problem in that there were cases where the benefits that should have been obtained by the parties were lost.

That is, even after stoppage information is detected and a stoppage state is achieved based on the detection signal, the disposition of the fired ball may still be undetermined. Even if continuation information is detected based on this hit ball, if the stopped state is certain, the player will not be able to receive the benefit of continuation.

However, depriving players of the benefits of continuing play would betray the players' expectations, which would increase their sense of disappointment and suspicion about the game.

On the other hand, gaming machines exist on a balance between the profits of the gaming parlor and the profits of the players. The suspension information serves as a benefit to the game parlor, and the continuation information serves as a benefit to the players.

For this reason, if continuation information is treated unilaterally and advantageously, the disadvantage to gaming parlors will be enormous, and there is a risk that huge profits will be unevenly distributed only to a very limited number of players who are skilled at gaming. There are also problems.

Therefore, the present invention has been made in view of the problems of the conventional gaming machines described above, and its purpose is to enable the continuation of gaming,
Moreover, to provide a game machine which can properly maintain the balance of profits between players and game parlors, and which prevents large profits from being unevenly distributed to only a limited number of players who are skilled in games. With the goal.

[Means for Solving the Problems] The present invention is intended to achieve the above-mentioned objects, and the contents thereof will be explained below based on embodiments shown in the drawings.

The present invention includes continuous information detection means (for example, a batted ball detection device 18) that detects the occurrence of stoppage information based on a fired batted ball and outputs a stoppage information detection signal (for example, a batted ball launch signal); Continuation information detection means (for example, safe ball detector 21 and false ball detector 23) that detects the occurrence of continuous information based on the base and outputs a continuous information detection signal (for example, safe signal m and false signal n), and the stop information detection means The first stop condition (for example, the return to zero state of the display of the ball number display device 14) is achieved in relation to the stop information detection signal of the means, and the first stop condition is achieved in relation to the continuous information detection signal of the continuous information detection means. 2. A stop condition setting means (for example, a program memory 33 and a data memory 34 of the storage section 29 of the electronic control unit 3) capable of presetting a stop condition (for example, the number of stops), and a stop information detection signal of the stop information detection means. and the continuation information detection signal of the continuation information detection means (for example, the data memory 34 of the storage unit 29 of the electronic control device 3).
a display means (e.g. ball number display device 14) capable of visually displaying the gaming information stored in the information storage means to the player; When the first stop condition is achieved, a first stop condition determination signal (for example, a return signal l) is output, and a second stop condition determination signal preset in the stop condition setting means is output in relation to the continuation information detection signal.
A stop condition determination means (for example, the calculation unit 30 of the electronic control device 3) that outputs a second stop condition determination signal (for example, a stop signal) when the stop condition is achieved.
A predetermined valid time T is set in advance, and a timer operation is started based on the first stop condition determination signal outputted from the stop condition determination means, and within the valid time T, the continuous information detection means Valid time setting control means (for example, timer unit 32 of electronic control unit 3) that stops the timer operation and outputs a valid signal when the continuation information detection signal is input.
and a stop that outputs a stop command signal based on the first and second stop condition determination signals output from the stop condition determination means, and outputs a cancellation command signal based on the valid signal of the valid time setting control means. Control means (for example, control unit 31 of electronic control device 3)
and stop state realizing means (for example, firing prevention device 24) capable of realizing a stopped state based on a stop command signal from the stop control means and canceling the stopped state based on a release command signal. It is characterized by

[Operation] Therefore, according to the present invention, the stop information detection means 1
The first achieved in connection with the stop information detection signal of 8.
Not only the stop condition but also a second stop condition that is achieved in relation to the continuous information detection signal of the continuous information detecting means 23 is preset in the stopping condition setting means 33.

First, regarding the first stop condition, a stop command signal is output from the stop control means 31 based on the first stop condition determination signal output from the stop condition determination means 30, and based on this output stop command signal, , the stop state is realized by the stop state realizing means 24. At the same time, the timer operation in the effective time setting control means 32 is started based on the first stop condition determination signal.

When a continuation information detection signal from the continuation information detection means 21 or the like is input within the valid time of the valid time setting control means, a valid signal is output from the valid time setting control means. This output valid signal is sent to the stop control means, and the stop control means outputs a release command signal. This output release command signal is further sent to the stop state realizing means, and the stop state achieving means releases the above-mentioned stop state based on the release command signal.

On the other hand, in the case of the second stop condition described above, the stop control means outputs a stop command signal based on the second stop condition determination signal output from the stop condition determination means, and the output stop command signal Based on this, the stop state is still realized by the stop state realizing means, but in the case of the second stop condition determination signal, the timer operation in the valid time setting control means does not start.

Therefore, even if the continuous information detection means detects a batted ball fired immediately before the stopped state is realized, the stopped state is not released.

Therefore, in the case of the first suspension condition, you may be able to receive the benefit of continuation, but in the case of the second suspension condition, the suspension status is established and you cannot receive the benefit of continuation any further. It will disappear.

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

In FIG. 1, 1 ₁ , 1 ₂ . . . indicates a row of pachinko machines in which a plurality of pachinko machines 2 as gaming devices are arranged in a horizontal direction, and these machines are installed in a pachinko game parlor.

As shown in FIG. 3, the pachinko machine 2 has an electronic control device 3, which is composed of a one-chip microcomputer or the like, built into its back side.

As shown in FIG. 2, the pachinko machine 2 includes a bouncing punch 8 for bouncing balls guided from a game ball gutter 6 based on the operation of a bouncing handle 7, and a guide rail 9 for guiding the bouncing balls. A safe port 11 and an out port 12 provided on the game board 10, an input port 13 into which a player inserts cards ejected from a card purchasing machine (not shown), and a ball number display device as a display means for displaying game information. 14, a stop display device 15 that displays a stop when the player's profits reach a certain number;
Settlement switch 16 to be turned on when ending the game
and a ball supply device 17 that guides the enclosed ball to the ball punch 8 side.
and a hit ball detection device 18 as stop information detection means.
and a collection gutter 19 that collects the safe balls flowing in from the safe port 11, and guides the safe balls from the discharge port 20 of the collection gutter 19 one by one to the game ball gutter 6 side,
A winning ball controller 22 turns on the safe ball detector 21 as a component of the continuous information detecting means, a safe ball detector 23 also serves as a component of the continuous information detecting means, and a winning ball controller 22 turns on the safe ball detector 21 as a component of the continuous information detecting means. A firing prevention device 24 as a means for realizing a stopping state to prevent firing;
A card stacker 25 for storing cards inserted from the card slot 13 and a card detection transmitting means 2
6, a connector 27, a release switch 28, etc.

As shown in FIG. 4, the electronic control device 3 described above includes a storage section 29 serving as a stop condition setting means and an information storage means, and an arithmetic section 3 serving as a stop condition determining means.
0. Three elements of the control section 31 as a stop control means and the timer section 32 as an effective time setting means
The storage unit 29 includes a program memory 33 as a component of a stop condition setting means, and a data memory 34 serving as both a stop condition setting means and an information storage means.

A control program for controlling the game is preset in the program memory 33, and this program is related to the stop information detection signal outputted from the hit ball detection device 18 as the stop information detection means. A first stopping condition to be achieved is set in advance.

The data memory 34 includes a count register 35 for storing the number of players, as shown in FIG.
, a profit and loss register 36 that stores the profits of the gaming parlor based on the calculation results of the calculation unit 30 , a safe register 37 that stores the number of safe balls, and the profit status of the player, that is, the number of balls displayed on the number display device 14 . A second stop condition that is achieved in relation to the game ball number register 38 that stores the number of balls and the continuous information detection signal output from the safe ball detector 21 and the free ball detector 23 as continuous information detection means, that is, It is provided with a stop register 39 and a limit register 40 for storing a preset number of stops.

The above-mentioned hit ball detection device 18 and safe ball detector 2
1, fare ball detector 23, payment switch 16
The signals from the card detector 26 and the card detector 26 are sent to the electronic control device 3 via the receiver 41.

Further, each signal from the electronic control device 3 is sent to the ball count display device 14 and the stop display device 15 via the driver 42, and is also sent to the shot prevention device 24 via the driver 43.

Based on this configuration, the operation of a pachinko game will be explained below.

A player starts a game by inserting a card into the card slot 13. This card is made of, for example, a magnetic card, and by inserting money into a card purchase machine (not shown), the player can buy the money. The corresponding number of game balls is input and issued by the purchasing machine. Therefore, the player can play as many balls as the information stored on this card, and can also exchange the card for prizes and the like.

When this card is inserted into the slot 13, the control unit 31 of the electronic control device 3 causes a card reader (not shown) provided at a downstream stage of the slot 13 to read the information.

Next, the control unit 31 stores the read game ball number data in the game ball number register 38 of the data memory 34 and sends the data to the ball number display device 14 via the driver 42.
Display the number of game balls. This number of pitches corresponds to the player's points.

Additionally, a count register 35 stores the number of players playing at the pachinko machine 2 when a card is inserted.
is set to "+1", and the locking device (not shown) of the hitting prevention device 15 is released via the driver 42, allowing the firing handle 7 to fire the ball.

The ball hit by the punch 8 flows into the safe port 11 and the out port 12, and then is led to the game ball gutter 6 again, and is supplied by the ball supply device 17 to the position where it will be fired by the punch 8. This cyclical operation will be repeated.

Note that the control unit 31 then instructs the program to proceed to a program that detects the presence or absence of an input signal via the receiver 41.

Now, when a batted ball is fired, the batted ball is detected by the batted ball detection device 18 as a stop information detection means, and a batted ball firing signal as a stop information detection signal is sent from the hit ball detection device 18 to the control section 31. ,
The arithmetic unit 30 sets the contents of the profit and loss register 36 in the data memory 34 to [+1] and the contents of the game ball number register 38 to [-1]. This means that the game parlor has made a profit from one batted ball, and the player has lost one batted ball. In this case, the contents of the game ball number register 38 are sent to the ball number display device 14 via the driver 42 and displayed on the ball number display device 14.

In this way, each time a batted ball is fired, the batted ball firing signal from the batted ball detection device 18 is calculated by the calculation unit 30 each time, and the game ball number register 3
When the content of 8 is subtracted and becomes zero, the display on the ball number display device 14 returns to zero, but this return to zero state as the first stop condition is constantly monitored by the control unit 31.

When the fired ball enters the safe port 11,
A safe ball is detected by the safe ball detector 21 as a component of the continuous information detecting means, thereby providing the player with a profit equivalent to, for example, 15 prize balls.

The control unit 31 reads the safe signal as the continuous information detection signal from the safe ball detector 21, causes the arithmetic unit 30 to set the contents of the profit and loss register 36 in the data memory 34 to [-15], and sets the content of the profit and loss register 36 in the data memory 34 to [-15].
Set the contents of 7 to [+1] and enter the game ball number register 38.
Let the content of be [+15]. Further, the contents of the game ball number register 38 are sent via the driver 42 and displayed on the ball number display device 14.

When a shot ball enters from the foul hole, the foul ball is detected by the foul ball detector 23 as a component of the continuous information detection means.

The control unit 31 reads the foul ball signal as a continuous information detection signal from the foul ball detector 23, causes the calculation unit 30 to read the profit and loss register 36 in the data memory 34 at the time of firing based on the signal from the hit ball detection device 18. The content is set to [+1] and the content of the game ball number register 38 is set to [-1], respectively -1 and +
1 to add and change the data.

As described above, the batted ball firing signal outputted from the batted ball detection device 18 every time a batted ball is fired is calculated by the calculation unit 30, and the content of the game ball number register 38 is subtracted, and the signal is set as the first stop condition. When the state returns to zero, it is treated as a stop information detection signal for controlling the stop of the gaming state.

In addition, when the ball flows into the safe port 11, a safe signal is output from the safe ball detector 21, and when the ball flows into the foul port, a safe signal is output from the foul ball detector 23.
The FAR signal outputted from the controller 30 is calculated by the calculation unit 30, and is treated as a continuation information detection signal that adds a predetermined number to the game ball number register 38 and allows the game state to be continued.

In this way, when the contents of the game ball number register 38 return to zero, the display contents of the ball number display device 14 also return to zero, and the first stop condition is achieved.

When the contents of the game ball number register 38 return to zero, a return to zero signal l is outputted from the calculation section 30 as a first stop condition determination signal (FIG. 6a). The control unit 31 is
When the return signal l from the calculation unit 30 is input, a stop command signal is output to the shot prevention device 24 based on the return signal l, and the shot handle 7 is locked to disable the ball from being fired. (Figure 6b).

On the other hand, the timer section 32 is set by the zero return signal 1 and starts timer operation (FIG. 6a).

Then, within the valid time T preset in the timer section 32, just before the ball returns to zero, that is, the ball number display device 14
When "1" is displayed on the screen, if a ball that is fired enters the safe port 11 or the foul ball port and is detected by the safe ball detector 21 or the foul ball detector 23, this safe signal m , or stops the timer operation based on the foul signal n and outputs a valid signal.

The valid signal from the timer section 32 is transmitted to the control section 31.
When the control unit 31 inputs the valid signal, it outputs a release command signal to the shot prevention device 24 based on this valid signal, releases the locked state of the shot handle 7, and resumes firing the ball. let (6th
Figure c).

A predetermined number is added to the game ball number register 38 based on the safe signal m or the foul signal n, and the contents of the game ball number register 38 are displayed on the ball number display device 14.

On the other hand, when the valid time T elapses without inputting the safe signal m or the foul signal n, the timer section 32 outputs a time-over output signal. The time-over output signal from the timer section 32 is sent to the control section 31, and
1 maintains the shot blocking state of the shot blocking device 24 as complete when the time-over output signal is input.

That is, after the effective time T has elapsed, the safe signal m and foul signal n generated thereafter are ignored, and the shot blocking state of the shot blocking device 24 is not released.

On the other hand, when the contents of the game ball number register 38 reach the number of stops set in advance in the stop register 39, a second stop condition determination signal is output from the arithmetic unit 30,
Based on this second stop condition determination signal, the control unit 31
outputs a stop command signal to the hitting prevention device 24, locks the firing handle 7, and disables the firing of a batted ball.

In this case, since the timer operation of the timer section 32 does not start, the shot preventing state of the shot preventing device 24 is complete from the beginning. That is, even if the safe signal m and the foul signal n are generated thereafter, the shot preventing state of the shot preventing device 24 will not be released.

Note that when the game is stopped, the stopped state is displayed on the stop display device 15 to notify the player.

Furthermore, if the player wants to stop the game midway through and before it reaches zero, he or she can freely finish the game by turning on the settlement switch 16.

When the payment switch 16 is turned on, the control unit 3
1 controls the shot prevention device 24 based on the settlement signal sent from the settlement switch 16, and prevents the game ball from being shot by the shot handle 7.
Further, according to a command from the control section 31, the contents of the game ball number register 38 are recorded on the card inserted into the slot 13 by the printer, and the card is ejected from the slot 13.

The player can insert this card into the slot 13 of another pachinko machine 2 to continue playing the game again, or insert it into a prize exchange machine (not shown) to receive a prize corresponding to the information recorded on the card. Can be done.

Further, the control unit 31 clears the contents of the game ball number register 38. Along with this, the display on the ball number display device 14 becomes zero.

In the embodiment shown in the drawings, a card-type pachinko machine 2 is used as an example of the game machine, but a normal pachinko machine that uses real balls may be used. It may also be an auxiliary gaming device that is installed in and electrically controlled.

Further, the stop information detecting means is not limited to the hit ball detecting device 18, but may be any other detecting means as long as it detects a gaming state that is disadvantageous to the player from the viewpoint of the playing state.

The continuous information detection means is not limited to the safe ball detector 21 and the free ball detector 23, but may be any other detection means as long as it detects a gaming state advantageous to the player.

Program memory and data memory 3 of storage unit 29 of electronic control device 3 as stop condition setting means
The first and second stop conditions set in No. 4 are also not limited to the conditions of the embodiment shown in the drawings, but both stop conditions are different from each other, and the first stop condition is the stop information detection signal of the stop information detection means. achieved in connection with the second
The stop condition may be any other condition as long as it is achieved in relation to the continuous information detection signal of the continuous information detection means.

Further, the stop state realizing means is not limited to the mechanical hitting prevention device 24, but may also be means for electrically stopping and controlling a specific operating state of a pachinko machine or an auxiliary game device provided in a game section of a pachinko machine. It's okay.

[Effects of the Invention] As explained above, according to the present invention, the stop condition is the first stop condition achieved in relation to the stop information detection signal of the stop information detection means, and the continuous information detection of the continuous information detection means. The second achieved in connection with the signal
Since the conditions are divided into two, a stop condition and a stop condition, if the first stop condition is achieved, it is possible to continue the game, and if the second stop condition is achieved, the game cannot be continued. By doing so, it is possible not only to maintain an appropriate balance of profits between players and gaming parlors, but also to prevent large profits from being unevenly distributed to only a limited number of players who are skilled at gaming. It is possible to provide a gaming machine that has the following features.

That is, when the first stop condition is achieved, the timer operation in the effective time setting control means is started, and if the continuous information detection signal from the continuous information detection means is input within the effective time, the stopped state is reached. The stopped state caused by the realizing means is released.

Therefore, the provision of continuous profits will not disappoint the player's expectations or cause a loss to the player. Therefore, the player has the pleasure of following the whereabouts of the last batted ball when the first stop condition is achieved until the end where the inflow result is produced, and the player has an even greater sense of joy and satisfaction when the last batted ball generates continuation information. can do.

On the other hand, after the valid time preset in the valid time setting control means has elapsed, there is no need to keep monitoring the continuous information detection signal from the continuous information detecting means, so that the detection signal can be used rationally and efficiently. Not only can the game be processed well, but it can also prevent unauthorized gaming after the valid time has elapsed, and can also be expected to have a crime prevention effect.

Then, if the second stopping condition is achieved,
Since the stop state achieved by the stop state realizing means becomes definite, it is possible to prevent large profits from being unevenly distributed to only a limited number of players who are skilled in the game, depending on the setting conditions of the second stop condition. Not only can a fair profit service be provided to all players, but also an appropriate balance of profits between the players and the game parlor can be maintained.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

The drawings show one embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 1 is a schematic plan view of a pachinko game parlor, FIG. 2 is a front view of the pachinko machine, FIG. 3 is a rear view of the same, and FIG. 4 is a block diagram. , FIG. 5 is a detailed diagram of the data memory, and FIG. 6 is a time chart for explaining the operation of the timer section. 2... Pachinko machine as a gaming device, 3... Electronic device, 14... Ball number display device as display means, 18... Hit ball detection device as stop information detection means, 21... Continuation information detection means. Safe ball detector as a component, 23...Fuar ball detector as a component of continuous information detection means, 24...
Strike prevention device as stop state realizing means, 29...
...Storage unit, 30...Arithmetic unit as stop condition determining means, 32...Timer section as effective time setting control means, 33...Program memory as stop condition setting means, 34...Stop condition setting means and information Data memory that also serves as a storage means.

Claims (1)

[Scope of Claims] 1. Stop information detection means for detecting the occurrence of stop information based on a fired batted ball and outputting a stop information detection signal; a continuation information detection means for outputting a detection signal; a first stop condition achieved in relation to the stop information detection signal of the stop information detection means; and a first stop condition achieved in relation to the continuation information detection signal of the continuation information detection means. a stop condition setting means capable of presetting a second stop condition; and an information storage means capable of storing gaming information based on the stop information detection signal of the stop information detection means and the continuation information detection signal of the continuation information detection means. , a display means capable of visually displaying the game information stored in the information storage means to the player; and a first stop condition preset in the stop condition setting means in relation to the stop information detection signal is achieved. outputs a first stop condition determination signal when the second stop condition is set in advance in the stop condition setting means in relation to the continuation information detection signal and outputs a second stop condition determination signal when the second stop condition is set in advance in the stop condition setting means a stop condition determination means that sets a predetermined valid time in advance, starts a timer operation based on a first stop condition determination signal output from the stop condition determination means, and detects the continuation information within the valid time; effective time setting control means that stops the timer operation and outputs a valid signal when a continuation information detection signal from the means is input; and first and second stop condition determination signals output from the stop condition determination means. stop control means for outputting a stop command signal based on the valid time setting control means and a release command signal based on the valid signal of the valid time setting control means; and realizing a stopped state based on the stop command signal from the stop control means. A game machine characterized by comprising: stop state realizing means capable of canceling the stop state based on a release command signal.