JPH024396A - Outputting ball control method for play machine in play spot - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To easily control an outputting ball rate by counting the number of winning balls in respective arrange stands, discriminating the arrange stand and winning port to be controlled and discriminating a guide member to be controlled based on the stored arranging condition of the guide member. CONSTITUTION:The number of the winning balls to the respective winning ports of many 'PACHINKO' (pin ball) machines 1, which are fit to respective arrange stands 2a-2b to be arranged in a play spot, is stored to the counter part of respective counter areas 51b, 53b, 55b and 57b. Then, the number of the winning balls in each arrange stands 2a-2d and the number of the winning balls in the respective pin ball machine 1 are respectively displayed and data concerning the control condition of needles, which are arranged in correspondence to the respective winning ports of the respective 'PACHINKO' machine 1, are stored to the respective storing parts of storing parts 51c, 53c, 55c and 57c. On the basis of the number of the winning balls to be stored in the respective counter areas, the arrange stands 2a-2d to be controlled, the 'PACHINKO' machines 1 of the arrange stands 2a-2d and the winning ports are discriminated and the control condition of the needles in the area to correspond to the respective winning ports, which is stored in the respective storing parts, is discriminated. Then, the needle to be controlled and a control method are discriminated. Thus, even for an untalented worker, the winning rate of the 'PACHINKO' machine can be easily controlled.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION FIELD OF INDUSTRIAL APPLICATION This invention relates to a method for controlling game machines in a game hall.

PRIOR ART In a game hall where a game machine such as a pachinko machine is arranged, which dispenses a predetermined number of prize balls when the game balls enter a prize opening provided on the board surface, balls are arranged on each array table (shima). The ball launch rate (winning ball rate) of a large number of game machines is managed by the number of game balls supplied to the game machine. When changing the ball output rate of each game machine on each array stand, the direction of the nails that serve as guide members that guide the game balls to the prize opening, the mutual spacing, etc. are adjusted as appropriate based on the operator's experience. He lowers or increases his ball delivery rate.

Problems to be Solved by the Invention However, the conventional ratio management method described above
Because this was done for each machine, it was not possible to effectively manage the batting rate for the entire theater. Adjustment of the ball launch rate in each game machine largely depends on the experience, skill level, etc. of the operator, and therefore requires a specialized operator. The judgment of the nails to be adjusted is left to the judgment of this operator, and therefore a specialized operator is required.

The purpose of the present invention was to solve the above-mentioned conventional drawbacks, and its purpose is to be able to effectively manage the overall ball launch rate for games, and to
To provide a ratio management method for game machines for games that can easily adjust the ball launch rate of each game machine without requiring a specialized operator.

Means for Solving the Problems Therefore, the present invention provides a number of ways to solve the problems. ! In a game where a plurality of array machines are arranged, a storage means is arranged for each array machine, and each game is recorded based on the detection signal from the winning ball detecting means provided in the winning hole of each game machine. The counter means of the storage means corresponding to the machine counts the number of winning game balls in the winning openings of each gaming machine, and the memory part of the storage means corresponding to each gaming machine is used to count the number of winning balls for guiding the game balls to each winning opening. It is possible to memorize the arrangement state of the guide member, count the number of winning balls in each arrangement stand based on the number of winning balls counted by the counter means, and determine the arrangement stand to be adjusted and the winning opening of the game machine to be adjusted. In addition, the guide member to be adjusted can be determined based on the arrangement state of the guide member stored in the storage means.

Function of the Invention Since the present invention is constructed as described above, the total number of winning balls on the arrangement stand and the number of winning balls on the arrangement stand can be recorded by the counter means of each storage means provided corresponding to each arrangement stand arranged for play. The number of winning balls for each winning hole in each game machine provided in the game machine is stored.

In addition, the adjustment state of the guide member that is provided corresponding to the winning opening of each game machine and guides the game balls to the winning opening is stored in the storage part of the storage means corresponding to each array stand. Based on the number of winning pitches stored in the counter means,
It is possible to determine the adjustment space arrangement table, the game machine on the arrangement table, and the winning opening in the game machine, and also to determine the guide member to be adjusted based on the data of the guide member stored in the storage part. It is possible to manage the winning rate of the gaming machines for each arrayed machine and for each gaming machine.

X㇉■ Hereinafter, a method according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

Fig. 1 is an explanatory diagram showing the arrangement of the array tables for play, and Fig. 2 is a diagram of Pajin! as a play machine. A front view showing the machine;
FIG. 3 is an electrical block diagram showing a control outline for managing the overall ball hitting rate for games, and the game hall has a large number of pachinko machines 1 installed therein, for example, four array tables 2a. ~2d are arranged. And each array table 2a~
In the center of the board of each pachinko machine 1 constituting the game machine attached to the game machine 2d, there is an accessory 3 which is one of the winning openings, and on both sides of the accessory 3 there are a plurality of winning openings which are one of the winning openings. 1st ~
Fourth chuckers 5, 7, 9, and 11 are arranged, and further below the accessory 3, a fifth chucker 13, which is one of the winning openings, is arranged. 1 and each accessory 3, the first to fourth chuck cars 5, 7, 9, 11 and the fifth chuck car 13 have the first
- A sixth detector (not shown) is provided in the winning ball discharge path. These first to sixth detectors are non-contact type magnetic detectors or electromagnetic single wave detectors that detect changes in magnetic or electromagnetic waves caused by passing winning balls in a non-contact state and output detection signals. composed of.

On the board surface of the pachinko machine 1, there are a number of nails 3a, 5a, 7a, 9a = 11a and 13a constituting the guide members.
are provided corresponding to each accessory 3, the first to fourth jackers 5, 7, 9, and 11, and the fifth jacker 13. Dowel 3
a, 5a.
・For the convenience of explanation, each accessory 3, Nails 3a, 5a, 7a, 9a corresponding to the 1st to 4th jackers 5, 7, 9, 11 and the 5th jacker 13
- The area where 11a and 13a are nailed (indicated by a dashed line in FIG. 1) is designated as a-f. And each area a-
Individual nails 3a, 5a, 7a, 9a, 11 arranged in f
Unique identification numbers are set for a and 13a.

Each of the first to sixth detectors attached to each pachinko machine 1 in each arrangement stand 2a to 2d is connected to the CPU 29 via an interface 27. Each role item 3,
When a game ball wins for the first to fourth chuckers 5, 7, 9, 11 and the fifth chucker 13, the corresponding first to fourth chuckers
A detection signal is input to the CPU 29 from the sixth detector. A ROM 31 is connected to the CPU 29, and the ROM 31 is connected to the CPU 29.
31, each accessory 3 in the pachinko machine 1 provided on each arrangement table arrangement table 2a to 2d, and the first to fourth chuck cars 5 and 7.
・Arrangement tables 2a to 2d and pachinko machine 1 to count and adjust winning balls in 9/11 and 5th Booyatsu Force-13
Program data for determining the number of winning balls in each winning hole and nails 3a in each area a to f, which will be described later.
Program data for managing the winning rate based on comparison with the adjustment states of 5a, 7a, 9a, 11a and 13a is stored. 1 Furthermore, first to fourth RAMs 51, 53, 55, and 57 are connected to the CPU 29 as storage means corresponding to each of the array tables 2a to 2d. is array stand 2
Storage areas 51a, 53a, 55a, and 57a are arranged in numbers corresponding to the respective pachinko machines 1 attached to a to 2d,
In each storage area 51a, 53a, 55a, 57a, counter areas 51b, 53b, 55b, 57b correspond to each accessory 3, the first to fourth jackers 5, 7, 9, 11 and the fifth jacker 13, Also memory parts 51c, 53c, 55c
- 57c are arranged corresponding to areas a to f of each winning opening. Counter areas 51b and 53 are arranged corresponding to each pachinko machine 1 on each arrangement stand 28 to 2d.
The counter parts (not shown) of b, 55b, and 57b are incremented each time a game ball lands on each role object 3, the first to fourth jackers 5, 7, 9, 11, and the fifth chucker 13. Yakumono 3, 1st to 4th jackers - 5, 7, 9, 11
And the number of winning pitches of the fifth jacker 13 is stored.゛This allows each counter area 51b, 53b, 55b, 57
The number of winning balls for each pachinko machine 1 on each array table 2a to 2d is stored in each counter section b. Also,
Each memory portion 51c, 53c, 55C, 5 arranged corresponding to each pachinko machine 1 on each arrangement stand 2a to 2d.
Each storage unit (not shown) of 7c has multiple needles 3a, 5a, 7a, 9a, 11a, and 13a provided in each area a to f.
Various data regarding the adjustment state of the nail, such as the bending direction, bending position, etc., are stored in correspondence with the identification number of each nail.

A keyboard 39 is connected to the CPLJ29, and the four
- By operating the keys arranged in the hoard 39, the numerical data regarding the number of winning pitches stored in each counter section of each counter area 51b, 53b, 55b, and 57b is accessed, and each storage section 51G, 53G, 55C, and 57
Nails 3a and 5 in each area a to f stored in each storage section of c
Data regarding the adjustment states of a-7a, 9a-11a and h-13a are manually input. A display device 35 is connected to the CPU 29, and the display device 35 has respective counter areas 51b and 51b.
The number of winning balls for each winning hole stored in each counter section 5.3b, 55b, and 57b is displayed. Further, the display device 35 displays multi-needle adjustment data arranged in each area af' stored in each of the storage sections 51c, 53c, 55c, and 57C. That is, keyboard 3
When a display switch (not shown) for displaying the number of winning pitches provided on 9 is operated, the CPU 29 displays the numerical data stored in each counter section of each counter area 51b, 53b, 55b, and 57b. Access and display device 35
The number of winning balls for each arrangement table 2a to 2d as a whole, each accessory 3 in each pachinko machine 1, and the first to fourth chuck cars 5 are output to
-Display numerical data regarding the number of winning pitches for 7th, 9th, 11th and 5th chaser 13, respectively. Further, when a display switch (not shown) provided on the keyboard 39 for displaying the multi-hand adjustment state is operated, the CPU
29 accesses the data regarding the adjustment state of each arear stored in each of the storage sections 51cm, 53cm, 55cm, and 57c, outputs it to the display device 35, and displays the data, respectively.

Next, a method of managing usage at an amusement park using the above-mentioned device example will be explained with reference to FIGS. 4 to 6.

Fig. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing the display state of the number of winning balls for the winning opening in each pachinko machine 1, Fig. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing the adjustment state of multiple lights in each area, and Fig. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing the display state of the number of winning balls in each arrangement machine. It is an explanatory diagram showing the display state of numbers, and first, the nails 3a, 5a, 7a, 9a, arranged in each area af of each pachinko machine 1 arranged on the arrangement tables 2a to 2d.
After the bending states of 11a and 13a are adjusted, the operator specifies the data of the array tables 2a to 2d and the data of the pachinko machine 1 via the keyboard 39, and
Various adjustment data regarding the bending direction, bending position, etc. of a, 7a, 9a, 11a and 13a are stored in each memory portion 51C and 5.
Each storage unit in 3C, 55c, and 57G is stored in correspondence with the identification symbol of multiple lights. (Refer to FIG. 5) In the above state, a game is started in each pachinko machine 1 on each array table 2a to 2d, and the shot game balls are distributed to the respective accessories 3 and the first to fourth chuck cars 5 and 7. 9. When one prize or the fifth jacker 13 is won, the CPLI 29 sequentially increments the counter sections of the counter areas 51b, 53b, 55b, and 57b based on the detection signals from the corresponding first to sixth detectors. Each accessory 3 in each pachinko machine 1, the first to fourth chuck cars 5, 7, 9, 11 or the fifth
The number of winning pitches for the chaser 13 is stored.

Each accessory 9 in each pachinko machine 1 arranged on each arrangement table 2a to 2d by the above method, the first to fourth player 5,
The number of winning game balls for 7, 9, 11 or the fifth chaser 13 is stored.

Then, when a predetermined time or number of days has elapsed, the display switch for displaying the number of winning balls is operated, and data for specifying the arrangement stands 2a to 2d is input, and the CPU 29 controls each of the 51 and 51 balls. The number of winning balls for each pachinko machine 1 stored in the counter sections of 53b, 55b, and 57b is added up, and the number of winning balls for each pachinko machine 1 at each arrangement table 2a to 2d is
The number of winning pitches for each ball is displayed at 35 (see Figure 6).

In addition, when data for specifying the pachinko machine 1 in each array table 2a to 2d is input together with the hall record display switch, the counters in the counter areas 51b, 53b, 55b, and 57b corresponding to the selected pachinko machine 1 are displayed. The numerical data of the number of winning balls for each role object 3, the first to fourth chuckers 5, 7, 9, and 11 or the fifth jacker 13 in the pachinko machine 1 stored in the pachinko machine 1 is accessed and displayed on the display device 35.
(See Figure 4). Based on the numerical values displayed on the display device 35, the operator determines which of the array machines 28 to 2d has a higher winning rate, which pachinko machine 1 has a higher winning rate among the array machines 2a to 2d, and which role. Thing 3, 1st~
It is determined whether the winning rate of the fourth jacker 5, 7, 9, 11 or the fifth jacker 13 is high, and the arrangement table 2a to be adjusted.
-2dSck pachinko machine 1 and each accessory 3 in the pachinko machine 1, 3a in each area me f corresponding to the first to fourth jackers -5, 7, 9, 11 or the fifth jacker 13
, 5a, 7a, 9a, 11a, and 13a are determined. At that time, adjust the special accessories 3, 1st to 4th chat cars 5, 7,
9/11 or the display switch for displaying the nail adjustment data in the fifth chucker 13 is operated, and the arrangement tables 2a to 2d to be adjusted, the pachinko machines 1 and areas a to f on the arrangement tables 2a to 2d are operated. When the data related to the selected array table 2a is input, the display device 35 displays the selected array table 2a.
The nail adjustment data stored in the memory sections 51C, 53c, 55c, and 57C corresponding to areas a-f of the pachinko machine 1 in -2d is displayed. The operator refers to the adjustment data of multiple lights in areas a to f, where there are many or few winning balls, displayed on the display device 35, and determines the nail to be adjusted and the adjustment state. At this point, the nail to be adjusted is identified by its identification symbol. When adjusting the nails, a large number of nails 3a, 5 in each area f
Of a, 7a, 9a, 11a, 13a, accessory 3, 1st ~
4th jacker 5, 7, 9, 11 or 5th jacker
The position of the nail, which is essential for adjusting the winning rate for 13, the direction of the nail to decrease or increase the ratio, and the phase H
The intervals, etc. are approximately fixed. For this reason, for example, if the ratio of the accessory 3 is high, the nails 3 arranged in area a
The bending state, bending position, etc. of the nail 3a at a predetermined position in step a are determined, and the proportion of the accessory 3 is changed. In addition, when a nail is newly adjusted, the adjustment data of the adjusted nail is input via the keyboard 39 each time, and the data is stored in each memory section 51G.
- Store in each storage section in 53c, 55c, and 57C. Further, when a reset switch (not shown) is operated after adjustment, each counter area 51b53b, 55b, 5
The 81 numerical values stored in each counter section of 7b are reset.

In this way, the method of the present embodiment calculates the number of winning balls for each winning opening in a large number of pachinko machines 1 attached to each array table 28 to 2d arranged in a game hall, in each counter area 51b.
・It is stored in the counter parts of 53b, 55b, and 57b, and displays the number of winning balls for each array table 2a to 2d and the number of winning balls for each pachinko machine 1, and also displays the number of winning balls for each pachinko machine 1.
The storage portions 51G, 53c, 55c, and 57 store data regarding the adjustment state of the nails arranged corresponding to each winning hole in the
The information is stored in each storage section of c. Then, the arrangement tables 2a to 2d to be adjusted based on the number of winning balls stored in the power input areas 51b, 53b, 55b, and 57b, and the arrangement table 2a.
~2d pachinko machine 1 and the winning opening of the pachinko R1, and the memory parts 51c, 53G, 55c, 57
It is possible to determine the adjustment state of the nails in the area corresponding to each winning hole stored in c, and determine the nails to be adjusted and the adjustment method. As a result, even an operator with little skill and specialized experience can easily adjust the winning rate of the pachinko machine 1.

In the above explanation, the operator should refer to the ratio number displayed in the display fR area corresponding to each winning hole and adjust the arrangement direction of the nails, the mutual spacing between the opposing nails, etc. according to the winning hole. This is intended to improve the efficiency of usage management, but a preset means is provided in the counter section that counts the number of winning balls in each winning hole, and when the counted value of the counter section reaches a preset predetermined number. , the array table that should be adjusted by lighting up warnings, etc.
A method may also be used in which the winning rate of the game machine and the winning opening can be adjusted.

The above explanation is based on the first to fourth arrangement tables 2a to 2d.
RAM51, 53, 55, 57 are provided, and each array stand 2a~
The number of winning balls for each winning hole in the pachinko machine 1 attached to the pachinko machine 2d is stored in the first to fourth RAMs 51, 53, and
5 and 57, and the first to fourth RAMs 51, 53, 55, and 5.
The adjustment state of the nails attached to each winning opening is stored in the storage part of the storage part in 7, but each game machine and/or arrangement stand is provided with a storage means, and the storage means has a counter means. The number of winning balls for each winning hole is stored in the storage section, and the adjustment state of the guide member corresponding to each winning hole is stored in the storage section, and various data stored in these storage means are read by a portable reading device. A method may also be adopted in which the Ti machines in the amusement park are managed for each array machine by reading the information and storing it in the storage section of the central processing unit.

Therefore, the present invention makes it possible to effectively manage the proportional ratio of the entire playground, and also to easily adjust the proportional ratio of each game machine without the need for specialized workers. It is possible to provide a method for managing play 111m in an amusement park that allows for.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

Fig. 1 is an explanatory diagram showing the layout of the array of tables in the play area, Fig. 2 is a front view showing a pachinko machine as a play machine, and Fig. 3 is an outline of the control for managing the ratio of the entire play area. The electrical block diagrams and FIGS. 4 to 6 are explanatory diagrams showing the operation. In the figure, 1 is the Pagoonco machine as a game machine, 3.5, 7, 9
・11.13 is Chutka as a winning opening.

Claims (1)

[Claims] (1) In an amusement park in which a plurality of arrangement stands each having a large number of game machines are installed, a storage means is arranged for each arrangement stand, and the winning ball detection means provided at the winning opening of each game machine is used to detect winning balls. Based on the detection signal, the counter means of the storage means corresponding to each game machine counts the winning number of game balls in the winning hole of each game machine, and the number of winning balls is stored in the memory section of the storage means corresponding to each game machine to each winning hole. An arrangement stand that stores the arrangement state of a large number of guide members that guide game balls, and counts and adjusts the number of winning balls in each arrangement stand based on the number of winning balls counted by the counter means and a game that should be adjusted. A game machine's ball launch in a game hall, characterized in that it is possible to determine the winning opening of the machine and also to determine the guide member to be adjusted based on the arrangement state of the guide member stored in the storage means. Management method.