JPH053951A - Pachinko game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To make repeated continuous control have variation and enhance the interesting of a game by deciding the number of feasible times of the repeated continuous control based on the game condition. CONSTITUTION:Feasible rotation capable of executing the repeated continuous control for changing it into open condition again after finish of the open condition is based on the number of balls detected by a passed ball detector 45, by providing a prize wining ball device 40 which can change into open condition advantageous to a player and open condition disadvantageous to him in a game area. This execute the repeated continuous control for putting the variable prize wining ball device 40 in open condition again based on the matter that the specified game condition has occurred by a specified game condition detecting circuit 63, and ends the repeated continuous control in the case that the number of times of the repeated continuity reaches the feasible number of times. By the above, the interest of the game can be enhanced further by making the repeated continuous control have variation.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a ball game machine represented by a pachinko game machine and the like, and more particularly, to a ball game machine in which a ball is hit in a game area and a game is performed.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In this type of ball game machine, a variable winning ball device which is advantageous to a player can be provided on the basis of what is conventionally known, for example, when a specific game state occurs. There has been a configuration in which the player is controlled to be in a state of 1 and a lot of game value can be given to the player so as to improve the interest of the player.

On the other hand, if the first state of the variable winning ball device based on the specific game state is finished only once, the player will be temporarily excited and the game will be finished. I can't liven up. Therefore, conventionally, the first of the variable winning ball device in the specific game state
The state described above is made repeatable again, and the first state of the variable winning ball apparatus is repeated so that the player's excitement can be repeatedly raised to lead to a large excited state.

[0004]

However, in the conventional ball game machine of this type, the number of executable times that can execute the repeat continuation control that repeats the first state of the variable winning ball device is limited. Since it is set uniformly, the change in the repeat continuation control becomes scarce by that much, and there is a drawback that it is not interesting at all in terms of game change.

The present invention has been conceived in view of such a situation, and an object thereof is to provide variability in the repeat continuation control for continuing the first state of the variable winning ball device based on the specific game state again and again. It is to further enhance the fun of the game.

[0006]

The present invention is a ball-and-ball game machine in which a ball is hit in a game area and a game is played.
A variable winning ball device, which is provided in the game area and is capable of changing between a first state that is advantageous to the player and a second state that is disadvantageous to the player, and the variable winning ball device is set to the first state. A specific game state detecting means for detecting the occurrence of a specific game state that can be changed, and a repeat continuation control for changing the variable winning ball apparatus having finished the first state to the first state again Continuing number determining means for determining the number of possible executions based on the game state, and after the drive control of the variable winning ball device to the first state based on the detection output of the specific game state detecting means, It is changed to the state of 2, and the variable winning ball apparatus in the second state is brought to the first state again. The repeating continuation control is executed, and the repeating continuation number is determined by the continuation number determining means. Repeat when the number of times is reached Characterized in that it comprises a drive control means for terminating the connection control.

[0007]

According to the present invention, by the function of the continuation number determining means, it is possible to execute the repeat continuation control for changing the variable winning ball apparatus, which has finished the first state, to the first state again. The number of times is determined based on the game state, and based on the occurrence of the specific game state, the variable winning ball device is drive-controlled to the first state and then changed to the second state, and then to the second state. When the repeat continuation control for returning the variable winning ball apparatus to the first state again is executed, and the repeat continuation number reaches the number determined by the continuation number determination means, the repeat continuation control ends. To do.

In other words, the number of times the repeat continuation control can be executed is determined on the basis of the game state, which is a variable number which is not fixed.

[0009]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 1 is an external view of a pachinko game machine which is an example of a ball game machine according to the present invention. In the configuration, on the game board 1 of the pachinko gaming machine 10, it is determined that the variable display device 50, which will be described later, can be varied by a winning area, which is an example of a passing area and a passing area including winning areas such as safe holes 2a to 2c. The winning areas 3a to 3c each having a winning opening, a plurality of accessories (commonly known as tulips) 4a and 4b, and the out ball entrance 5 are formed.

At the center of the game board 1, a variable winning ball,
A variable display device 30 is provided. The variable winning ball / variable display device 30 is configured by integrally mounting a variable winning ball device 40 and a variable display device 50 shown in FIGS. Since the variable winning ball device 40 and the variable display device 50 are integrally configured in this way,
Both devices can be integrally mounted at the same time at the time of mounting on the game board 1, and there is an advantage that the mounting is easy and the management of the parts is easy. This variable display device 50 is
It is configured to include a rotary drum mechanism 50A which is an example of a mechanical variable display member and a segment display 50B which is an example of an electric variable display. Then, the variable display device 50 is configured to rotate the rotary drum mechanism 50 according to the winning balls in the winning areas 3a to 3c.
Start variable display of A and segment display 50B,
The variable display is stopped after a fixed time from the player's stop command or the start of the variable display. At this time, when the combination of the display state of the rotary drum mechanism 50A and the display state of the segment display unit 50B becomes a predetermined state, the variable winning ball apparatus 40 becomes a specific game state that is determined to be openable. It is decided. As another example of the specific game state for driving the variable winning ball device 40 to open, a prize area 2b adjusted by nails so as to be relatively difficult to win is formed, and a prize ball to the prize area 2b is formed. It may be detected by the winning ball detector 100 to determine that it is in the specific game state. That is, the winning ball detector 100 may constitute a specific game state detecting means for detecting that a predetermined game state in a pachinko game is reached. Further, the winning area 2b is also configured as a specific area, and the winning ball detector 100 is a variable winning ball device.
It may also be configured as a specific area passing ball detection means for detecting a pachinko ball that has passed a specific area allowed to continue in this state.

Below the front frame 11 of the pachinko machine 10, a prize ball payout opening 12, a hit ball waiting gutter 13, a hit ball handle 14, a surplus prize ball payout exit 15 and a prize ball tray 16 are arranged. The hitting ball handle 14 adjusts the hitting ball strength by its rotation, and a hitting ball designating switch is provided in relation to the outer circumference thereof as necessary. The hit ball command switch may be a switch provided on the front frame 11 near the hit ball handle, or a switch in which a cam is fixed to the shaft of the hit ball handle 14 and the cam is pressed to perform a switching operation.

A variable display start / stop command switch 17 is provided on the front frame 11, if necessary. The variable display start / stop command switch 17 includes a start command switch 17s and a stop command switch 17e. The start command switch 17s is used to select to start variable display of both the rotary drum mechanism 50A and the segment display 50B after the game state in which the display can be driven, depending on the intention of the player. Stop command switch 17
e is a rotary drum mechanism 50A and a segment display 50
It is used to command the variable display of B to stop. Note that, preferably, when a plurality of display rows of the rotary drum mechanism are provided, the stop command switch 17e is sequentially and repeatedly pressed to sequentially stop the drums of each row included in the rotary drum mechanism 50A. Order. For example, when the display row of the rotary drum mechanism 50A is composed of three rows of drums, pressing the stop command switch 17e once stops the left drum, and pressing the second time stops the central drum. Then, the right drum is stopped by the third pressing. In this case, the variable display of the segment display 50B is stopped when the drums of all the columns are stopped or after a certain time delay.

When the rotary drum mechanism 50A and the segment display 50B are variably displayed immediately according to the winning balls in the winning areas 3a to 3c, the start command switch 17 is used.
s becomes unnecessary. Further, a plurality of stop command switches 17e may be provided in correspondence with the number of rows of drums included in the rotary drum mechanism 50A.

Further, when the player does not operate the stop command switch 17e, the variable display device may be stopped after a lapse of a fixed time. Further, the stop command switch 17e is not provided and only the lapse of a fixed time. It may be stopped at.

FIG. 2 is an illustrative view of the back structure of the pachinko machine 10. In the figure, on the back surface of the game board 1 in which the winning areas 3a, 3b, 3c are formed, paths 211 and 212 for guiding downward the winning balls that have passed through the winning area are formed. Below the path 211, a winning ball detector 22 for detecting winning balls in the winning area 3a or 3b is provided. Below the path 212, a winning ball detector 23 that detects winning balls in the winning area 3c is provided. If necessary, the winning balls detected by the winning ball detectors 22 and 23 are guided to the upper positions of the yak mono 4a and 4b and used to open the beak-shaped portions of the yak mono 4a and 4b. The outputs of the winning ball detectors 22 and 23 are the rotary drum mechanism 50A.
And the segment display 50B is used as a detection output of a state in which display drive is possible. A path 213 is provided at a position slightly higher than the out ball entrance 5 on the back surface of the game board 1. This path 213 includes safe holes 2a, 2c,
Safe hole 2b, which is an example of the passing area, and winning areas 3a to 3
c, Yakumono 4a, 4b or the variable winning ball apparatus 40 is led to the winning ball processing unit 24. The winning ball processing device 24 drops the winning balls guided via the path 213 one by one. The balls dropped one by one by the winning ball processing device 24 are operated by an actuating member connected to a conventionally-known prize ball payout mechanism (not shown) so that a fixed number of prize balls can be obtained for each winning ball. Make a payout.

3 and 4 are schematic views of the variable winning ball / variable display device 30, and FIG. 3 is a perspective view thereof, in particular,
FIG. 4 shows a vertical sectional view thereof.

5 and 6 are detailed views of the variable winning ball device, particularly FIG. 5 is an exploded perspective view thereof, and FIG. 6 is a view of the mounting plate 31 as a mounting substrate as viewed from the rear surface.

7 to 11 are illustrative views showing the details of the variable display device 50. In particular, FIG. 7 shows a perspective view seen from the front side, FIG. 8 shows a perspective view of the internal structure, and FIG. Shows an exploded perspective view thereof, FIG. 10 shows a detailed perspective view of one drum, and FIG. 11 is a sectional view showing details of a light guide member of a rotary drum.

Next, the configuration of the variable winning ball / variable display device 30 will be described with reference to FIGS.

First, the details of the variable winning ball / variable display device 30 will be described. The variable winning ball / variable display device 30 is configured by integrally mounting a variable winning ball device 40 and a variable display device 50 on a mounting plate 31. More specifically, as shown in FIG. 5, the attachment plate 31 is provided with the variable winning ball device 40 in association therewith, and has a rectangular opening 32 serving as a winning opening of the variable winning ball device 40 which is an example of a specific region. Is drilled. In addition, in the present embodiment, a case in which the specific region and the variable winning ball device are also used will be described, but in addition, the specific region and the variable winning ball device may be separately provided. Further, the mounting plate 31 is provided with display windows 33a, 33b, 33c for displaying the identification information drawn on the drums of each row described later. Also, the mounting plate 3
A notch 34 having a substantially rectangular shape is formed at the upper position of 1. On the front surface of the notch 34, a segment display 50B, which is an example of an electrically variable display, is mounted and a frame member 35 for guiding a pachinko ball is mounted. An inverted C-shaped ball receiving plate 351 is formed on the top of the frame member 35, and a guide 353 for guiding the ball received by the ball receiving plate 351 to the back surface through a hole serving as the winning area 3a. It is formed.
In this way, since the winning area 3a is provided at the place where the player shoots the ball at the ball and aims at it, it is possible to prevent the player from being less interested in winning the prize especially when the variable winning ball device is closed. , The enjoyment of the game can be improved. Collision surfaces 800a, 80 that change the falling trajectory of the pachinko balls by colliding with the left and right ends of the frame member 35.
0b is formed. This collision surface 800a, 800b
For example, as shown in FIG. 1, the left and right ends of the collision surfaces 800a and 800b are located substantially above the lateral edge portion of the winning opening 32. With this configuration, when the pachinko balls collide with the collision surfaces 800a and 800b, the pachinko balls bounce in the left-right direction, and most of the bounced pachinko balls are in the winning opening 3
While not winning the second prize, the collision surfaces 800a, 800
The pachinko balls that have not collided with b still have a possibility of winning in the winning opening 32.
There is an advantage that the trajectory of the pachinko ball falling can be changed by a and 800b to make it impossible to predict where the pachinko ball will win the winning opening 32, thereby improving the fun of the game. Further, when the pachinko ball that has dropped from above collides with the frame member 35, the momentum of the pachinko ball is reduced, and the impact force when the pachinko ball falls and collides with the opening / closing plate 42 located below. There is also an advantage that can be reduced. The frame member 35 constitutes an obstacle member having a collision surface that changes the trajectory of the hit ball when the hit ball collides. Further, in the present embodiment, the variable winning ball apparatus is provided with the obstacle member integrally, but the variable winning ball apparatus and the obstacle member may be separately configured.

Ball passing regions 354 and 355 for passing balls are formed in the laterally extending portion of the frame member 35. On the front surface of the frame member 35, a display window 356 for seeing through the segment display device 50B is formed. The segment display 50B is mounted on the back side of the display window 356. This segment display 50B is used as an example of the determination of the display device in the present embodiment, but in addition, the number of pachinko balls that have won in the variable winning ball device 40 and the variable winning ball device 50 are in the first state. Information related to the game, such as the number of changes, may be displayed. This segment display 50B is located immediately above the variable display device 50, which is the focus of attention of the player, and is projected slightly forward, so that it is close to the player's eyes, and its display information is displayed. There is also an advantage that it is easier for the player to visually recognize. Further, since the segment indicator 50B is provided in the space formed by the frame member 35 forming the obstacle member, the space can be effectively used, and the frame member 35 allows the pachinko balls to be directly segmented. It is possible to prevent the display device 50B from colliding with and breaking down. From this point of view, the frame member 35 is also configured as a protection member that protects the segment display device 50B, which is an example of the electrically variable display device, from a hitting ball. Further, a plurality of obstacle nails 36 are planted on the mounting plate 31 at the upper position of the opening 32. Further, a guide member 37 is mounted at a position slightly above the opening 32 on the front surface of the mounting plate 31. This guide member 37
Forms a guide plate 371 along a vertical direction at a plurality of locations in the lateral direction, and acts so as to guide the pachinko balls to fall while guiding the pachinko balls in the vertical direction. The pachinko balls that have fallen collide with each other by the obstacle nails 36 and the guide member 37, and once the drop momentum is reduced, the pachinko balls are dropped onto the opening / closing plate 42, and the pachinko balls to the opening / closing plate 42 which is an example of a movable member. An obstacle member is configured to reduce the drop impact force of the ball.

The variable winning ball device 40 opens the opening / closing plate 42 to the front to receive balls as an example of a first state which is advantageous to the player, and opens and closes as an example of a second state which is disadvantageous to the player. The plate 42 is closed to make it impossible to receive balls.

Next, the details of the variable winning ball device 40 will be described. A variable winning ball device 40 is associated with the opening 32. The frame member 41 has wall surfaces formed by four surfaces in the depth direction which are substantially equal to the size of the opening portion 32, and cutout portions 411, 412 are formed on both side wall portions thereof.
An opening / closing plate 42 is rotatably attached to the frame member 41. That is, substantially triangular side walls 421 and 422 are formed on both sides of the opening / closing plate 42. These side walls 421, 42
A rotation support shaft composed of cylindrical protrusions 423 and 424 is formed on the shaft 2. The end portions 7 are formed on the protrusions 423 and 424.
50 is formed, and the outer diameter of the end portion 750 is configured to be larger than the inner diameter of the fitting groove formed of the cutout portions 411 and 412. Since the frame member 41 and the mounting plate 31 are integrally assembled in a state in which the tip end portions of the protrusions 423 and 424 are engaged with the cutout portions 411 and 412 of the frame member 41, the opening / closing plate 42 is integrated. Can be opened and closed on the front surface of the frame member 41. Since the end portion 750 is formed, when the opening plate 42 is opened and closed, the side wall 42 of the opening plate 421 is formed.
1, 422 does not directly rub against the inner side wall of the frame member 41, and the friction force is absorbed by the direct contact between the end portion 750 and the cutout portions 411, 412. Therefore, there is an effect that even if it is used for a long period of time, the operation is not hindered. In addition, the fitting groove formed by the cutouts 411 and 412 is formed in the mounting plate 31.
It may be formed on the side. A guide wall 43 for guiding the winning balls downward is fixed to the back surface of the frame member 41. The bottom surface of the guide wall 43 is formed in an inclined shape. At the end of this bottom surface, a passing ball detector 45 that detects a ball that has won the winning opening 44 of the variable winning ball device 40 is mounted. Also, the opening / closing plate 4
2 has a side wall 422 on which a projection 425 having a screw hole is formed.
Is formed.

The protrusion 425 has an opening / closing drive mechanism 46.
One end of the rod 461 included in is screwed. The opening / closing drive mechanism 46 includes a solenoid 462 which is an example of an electric drive source, and a part of the T-shaped lever 464 is connected to a plunger 463 of the solenoid 462. This T-shaped lever 46
The center of 4 is rotatably supported by the mounting plate 31.
Then, the other end of the lot 461 is engaged with one end of the T-shaped lever 464. The other end of the short side of the T-shaped lever 464 is tensioned by a spring 465. This causes the T-shaped lever 4 to move when the solenoid 462 is electrically de-energized.
The lower end of 64 is urged by a spring 465 so that the tip of the long side is pulled down.
Close 2 On the contrary, when the solenoid 462 is biased, one end of the short side of the T-shaped lever 464 is rotated by the suction of the plunger 463, and the tip of the long side is pulled upward. As a result, the solenoid 461 is pulled upward, and the protrusion 425 of the open / close plate is pulled upward to open the open / close plate 42. The T-shaped lever 464, the lot 461, and the spring 465 constitute an operating member that transmits the driving force of the electric drive source to the movable member and moves the movable member.

In the figure, as an example of a variable winning ball device, a state in which a player has an advantage (or a profit) is easy to win a ball, and a state in which a player is disadvantageous (or a disadvantage) is a ball. Although it is shown that it can be freely changed to a state of not winning, it goes without saying that various other variable winning ball devices may be used. For example, as another example of the variable winning ball device, a so-called tulip, which is advantageous to the player, is another example of a state in which the beak-shaped portion is opened so that the player can easily win a ball, which is disadvantageous to the player. As another example of such a state, the beak-shaped portion may be closed to make it difficult to win a ball. Further, in the present embodiment, the entire winning opening 44 of the variable winning ball device 40 is configured to be a specific area and all the pachinko balls that have won are detected as the passing balls in the specific area. Not only the area but also a normal winning area may be formed, and only the pachinko balls that have passed through the specific area formed in a part of the winning opening 44 may be detected as the specific area passing balls. Further, the variable winning ball device may be one in which the pair of left and right movable members are rotated or slid in the left and right directions to change to the first and second states. Further, the variable winning ball apparatus is set to the first state based on the starting winning in the ball winning areas 3a to 3c, and the ball hitting the variable winning ball apparatus is formed at a predetermined position. If the player wins a prize, a specific game state may be generated.

Next, details of the variable display device 50 will be described.
The variable display device 50 includes a rotating drum mechanism 50A and a segment display 50B. The rotary drum mechanism 50
A is a plurality of rows (three rows in the figure) of the rotary drums 51a, 51
It includes a rotary drum group 51 composed of b and 51c. In the above embodiment, the rotary drums 51a, 51 of the variable display device are used.
Although three b and 51c are shown, one or two or four or more may be used. Identification information (alphabet in the figure) such as a picture pattern, a symbol, or a number is drawn on the outer circumference of the rotary drums (hereinafter, drums) 51a, 51b, 51c in each row, for each constant angle in the rotation direction. Then, certain identification information of the drums 51a, 51b, 51c in each row is arranged so as to be visually recognized by the player through the display windows 33a, 33b, 33c. This display window 33a, 3
As shown in FIG. 4, cover members 31a, 31b, 31 for enlarging and displaying the identification information are shown on 3b, 33c, respectively.
c is provided. Drums 51a, 51b, 5 of each row
A disk-shaped wall surface 511 is formed on one side surface of each 1c. At the center of the wall surface 511, the drum shaft 5 described later is provided.
A hole 512 for inserting 3 is formed. The wall surface 5 of each of the drums 51a, 51b, 51c in each row
Ratchet gears 52a, 52b, 52c having a number of teeth corresponding to the number of identification information drawn on the outer periphery are fixed to 11.

The wall surface 5 of the drums 51a to 51c in each row.
In FIG. 11, in order to optically detect the identification information displayed in the corresponding display window, the through holes 513 and / or 5 are provided for each of two concentric identification information forming positions having different radii.
A portion where 14 is provided and a portion where no 14 is provided are formed. For example, two kinds (2 bits) can be distinguished by a portion where the through hole 513 is provided on the inner circumference and a portion where the through hole 513 is not provided, and the through hole 514 is provided or provided on the outer circumference. The absence of these allows two types of discrimination. Therefore, four types of identification information can be detected depending on the combination of the presence or absence of both through holes 513 and 514. It should be noted that if the number (n) of circumferences having different radii and through holes is increased, 2 ⁿ types of identification information can be detected.

By the way, the wall surface 511 has through holes 513, 5
Although it is only necessary to form 14 through holes, it is more preferable to have the following structure in order to prevent leakage of the light beam for detecting the presence or absence of through holes and to reliably detect through holes. That is, the rotary drums 51a, 51b, 5 of each row
In each of 1c, if the cylindrical light guide members 515 and 516 are formed at each angle corresponding to the respective identification information on the circumference in which the through holes 513 and 514 are to be formed, the light beams have directivity. Light leakage can be minimized, and thus the identification information can be reliably detected. The light guide members 515, 516
As shown in FIG. 11, the inner diameter of the through hole on the light receiver side is made smaller than the inner diameter of the through hole on the light projector 591, 591 'side so that the divergence of the light beam can be further prevented. Further, as a light source of the projectors 591 and 591 ',
For example, a light emitting diode can also be used. Also,
If the light guide members 515 and 516 are formed on the back surface of the wall surface 511 and the wall portion corresponding to the guide member is appropriately perforated by the identification information drawn on the outer circumference of the drum, the outer circumference of the drum can be formed. There is an advantage that the type and arrangement of the drawn identification information can be freely changed.

The drums 51a, 51b, 51c of each row
Each of them is loosely fitted on the drum shaft 53 and individually rotatably supported by its frictional force. Such a configuration
Coil spring 531 around the center hole 512 of each row of drums
The drum may be mounted on the drum shaft 53 so that the spring is inserted and the spring is sandwiched from both sides of the drum in each row. Both sides of the drum shaft 53 are side plates 541, 5 of the box 54.
42 is pivotally supported. A gear 551 included in the rotary drive mechanism 55 is fixed to one end of the drum shaft 53. Gear 5
The gear 51 is meshed with the speed change gear 552. A drum driving motor 553 is attached to the side surface plate 541. Motor 5
53 is a geared motor whose drive gear is the gear 5
52, and its rotational force is gears 552, 55.
1 is transmitted to the drum shaft 53. The back plate 543 of the box 54 includes the drums 51a, 51b, 51 of each row.
Solenoids 56a, 56b, 56c of an example of an electric drive source for individually rotating or stopping each of c
Is fixed. These solenoid plungers 57
a, 57b, 57c are locking levers 58a, 5 respectively.
It is connected with one end of 8b and 58c by a pin. Lock lever 5
Approximately the central portion of 8a, 58b, 58c is supported by a shaft 581. As shown in FIG. 9, the locking levers 58a, 58b, and 58c have a U-shaped lateral cross-section of the shaft support portion, so that the locking levers 58a, 58b, and 58c are attached to the shaft 581 at two points having a certain width. The ratchet gears 52a, 52b, 5 are prevented from rattling to the left and right because the pawl-shaped portion 582 is supported and reliably supported.
A poor engagement with 2c is also unlikely to occur. It should be noted that the number of contact surfaces between the shaft supporting portion and the shaft is not limited to this embodiment as long as possible. Both sides of the shaft 581 are fixed to the side plates 541 and 542. Locking levers 58a corresponding to the drums in each row,
A claw-shaped portion 582 is formed at the tip of each of 58b and 58c. The claw portions 582 of the locking levers 58a, 58b, 58c are associated with the corresponding drums 51a, 51b, 51.
ratchet gears 52a, 52b, 5 formed on c
The drums of each row are stopped by engaging with each of the 2c and functioning to maintain the locked state. The solenoid 56
a, 56b, 56c, plungers 57a, 57b, 57
c, the locking levers 58a, 58b, 58c, the ratchet gears 52a, 52b, 52c and the shaft 581 constitute rotation stopping means for independently stopping the rotating drums 51a, 51b, 51c. The rotation stopping means is held by the side plates 541 and 542 and the back plate 543, and the side plates 541 and 542 and the back plate 543 are
Further, since the upper and lower plates form a frame that integrally holds the rotation stopping means, the solenoid 56
Even if the heat generated in a to 56c is transferred to the lower holding portion 718, the lower holding portion 718 is not in direct contact with the frame body, so that the deformation of the frame body due to heat can be prevented. On the inner surface of the back plate 543 of the frame body, the solenoids 56a, 56b, 5
Positioning guide member 708 for positioning 6c is provided, and coils 710 of solenoids 56a, 56b, 56c are provided.
The side surface portion 714 of the holding member 712 for holding is formed such that the widthwise dimension thereof is accommodated within the dimension of the positioning width of the guide member 708 so as to be inserted and positioned between the guide members 708. It should be noted that the upper and lower end portions of the holding member 712 are configured as an upper holding portion 716 and a lower holding portion 718 extending so as to sandwich the coil 710. Further, the holding member 712 positioned by the positioning guide member 708 is fixed by screws with a fixing plate 720 sandwiching the frame body, and in this fixed state, the solenoid 56a,
The heat of 56b and 56c is radiated through the screws and the fixing plate 720, and as shown in FIG.
A heat dissipation space 722 is formed between the heat sink 18 and the bottom surface of the frame body.

By the way, the drums 51a, 51b of each row,
51c is the normal rotation direction (counterclockwise direction) if the corresponding ratchet gear and the claw-shaped portion of the locking lever are engaged.
Although it does not rotate, it may rotate in the opposite direction due to the vibration of the pachinko machine. In this case, when the type of identification information displayed on the drums in each row changes to a state advantageous to the player, the detection output of the stop position of the drums in each row differs from the actual display, which causes a trouble. Therefore, in this embodiment, the motor 553 is continuously rotated until the variable display of the segment display 50B is stopped and a predetermined value is given, and the drums in each row are urged counterclockwise. Keep it. At this time, for the counterclockwise rotation,
Since the engagement between the ratchet gear and the claw-shaped part works effectively, the drums in each row do not rotate at all, and the identification information displayed at that time does not change due to the vibration of the pachinko machine. ..

On the outer circumference of the ratchet gear, as shown in FIG. 4, a number of engaging surfaces A corresponding to the number of identification information on the outer circumference of the drum 51a are radially formed. A reinforcing surface B, which is substantially orthogonal to the engaging surface A, is formed at the outer tip of the engaging surface A. A sliding contact guide surface C is formed between the reinforcing surface B and the base D of the next engaging surface to guide the tip of the locking lever 58a, that is, the claw-shaped portion 582 by sliding. The engaging surface A, the replenishment surface B, and the sliding contact guiding surface C allow the claw-shaped portions 582 of the locking levers 58a to 58c.
Is configured to engage and disengage freely.

Since the claws formed on the outer periphery of the ratchet gear have the above-mentioned structure, the engaging surface A and the locking lever 58a are formed.
The rotation drum is surely stopped by the reliable connection with the tip of the. Further, since the reinforcing surface B formed at the outer end portion of the engagement surface A is formed by a surface substantially orthogonal to the engagement surface A, the tip end of the locking lever 58a at the time of stop control is the ratchet gear. When contacting the claw of the ratchet wheel, the tip of the locking lever 58a comes into contact with the reinforcing surface B, and the surface contact of the reinforcing surface B prevents wear of the claw tip of the ratchet gear. Furthermore, at the time of stop control,
By the action of the sliding contact guide surface C, the tip of the locking lever 58a can be brought into sliding contact and can be smoothly guided to the base portion D of the engaging surface, and one end of the locking lever collides with the outer periphery of the ratchet gear. Bounce can be prevented. As described above, it is possible to surely stop the rotary drum, and it is possible to obtain an effect that the reliability of the stop function is not deteriorated even after long-term use.

The shaft 581 supporting the locking levers 58a to 58c has the ratchet gears 52a to 5c.
It is configured to be disposed outside the tangent line 1 passing through the contact portion between the claw 2c and the claw-shaped portion 582 of the locking lever by L. Therefore, when the locking lever is disengaged, the locking lever should be disengaged from the ratchet gear with a relatively small force by rotating the rotating drum so that the tip of the lever moves toward the rotation direction of the rotary drum, that is, toward the front of the engaging surface. There is an advantage that

At the positions corresponding to the through holes 513 and 514 on both sides of the three rows of drums 51a to 51c, in order to detect the combination of the identification information displayed at the time of stop,
Photoelectric sensors 59a and 59b are provided. The photoelectric sensors 59a and 59b are respectively light projectors 591 and 591 '.
And light receivers 592 and 592 '. This floodlight 59
1, 591 'and light receivers 592, 592' constitute stop position detecting means for detecting the stop position of the rotary drum. The stop position detecting means and the rotation drive mechanism are also the side plates 541 and 54 that form the frame body.
2 and the back plate 543 are integrally held.

The conditions under which the variable winning ball device is set to the first state and the first state can be further continued depending on the number of balls passing to the specific area in that state are displayed by the rotary drum display mechanism 50A. The determination is made based on the combination of the combination state of the identification information of the drums in the row and the display state of the identification information displayed on the segment display 50B. Further, even in a case other than the condition of giving a predetermined value, another value may be given (for example, opening of yakmono) by a combination of identification information displayed on the drums in each row. In the figure, 700 is a light projector 591, 591 '.
Is a light directing tube for accommodating the light beams emitted from the light projectors 591, 591 ', and is provided on the rotary drum side of the frame. In the assembled state, a storage cylinder 702 for storing the light receivers 592 and 592 'is provided. Due to the function of the light directing cylinder 700, directivity is provided so that the output light beam projected from the light projecting device 591, 591 'is irradiated only to the light receiving device 592, 592' side, and the light unexpectedly moves in another direction. Since it does not leak to the light source, there is an advantage that a false detection that the light is unexpectedly received from the other direction does not easily occur. Further, since the light receivers 592 and 592 'are provided in the housing cylinder 702, unnecessary light does not enter from the lateral direction, and only the regular light projected from the light projectors 591 and 591' is received. However, accurate and reliable detection is possible.

In the above embodiment, the variable display device 5 is used.
As an example of 0, the case where the rotary drum display mechanism 50A and the segment display 50B are integrally configured is shown.
Only the rotating drum display mechanism 50A may be used. Further, as another example of the electrically variable display, a display unit such as a plurality of light emitting diodes is arranged in a ring shape, each light emitting diode is sequentially driven for display, and the display is displayed when the display drive is stopped. A predetermined value may be given by a combination of the light emitting diode and the display state of the rotating drum display mechanism that are provided. The rotary drum display mechanism 50A may be configured by an electrically variable display such as a digital display.

FIG. 12 is a game control circuit diagram of an embodiment of the present invention. In the configuration, the game control circuit 60 is a rotary drum drive control circuit 61 for driving and controlling the rotary drum display mechanism 50A, a display drive control circuit 62 for variably displaying the segment display 50B, and a specific game state detection circuit. 63, a passing ball detector 45, which is an example of a specific area passing ball detecting means, a specific area passing ball detecting means 64, and a drive control circuit 6 for opening and closing the variable winning ball apparatus 40.
It is configured to include 5. As will be described later, the specific area passing ball detection means 64 determines the first state of the variable winning ball device based on the number of hit balls that have been won during the first first state of the variable winning ball device. The number of times the repeat continuation control can be repeated is determined again, but the variable winning ball apparatus has passed through a specific area formed in a part of the winning opening 44 during the period of the first state. The number of times the repeat continuation control can be performed may be determined based on the display result of the display device that is variably displayed based on the passing balls. Further, the above-mentioned repetition is performed depending on the display result of the variable display device or the display device for determining the number of continuations at the time of occurrence of the specific game state, the display result of the display device for determining the number of continuations at the time of winning the ball in the winning areas 3a to 3c, and the like. The number of times the continuous control can be executed may be determined.

Next, referring to FIG. 1 to FIG.
The operation of this embodiment will be described together with the specific circuit configuration of 2. A player puts a pachinko ball rented by a ball lending device into the hitting ball standby gutter 13, rotates a hitting ball handle 14 to adjust the hitting ball strength, and then presses a hitting ball switch. Then, a ball-striking motor (not shown) is rotationally driven, and a ball-striking pestle (not shown) is intermittently rotated, so that one ball is sequentially shot into the game board 1. In this way, when a player is playing a hit ball, if the hit ball wins either of the safe holes 2a, 2c or the yakmono 4a, 4b, one hit is made in the same manner as a conventionally known pachinko machine. A predetermined number of prize balls are paid out for each winning ball.

On the other hand, when the hit ball hits any one of the winning areas 3a to 3c, the winning ball detector 22 or 23 derives an output and the addition / subtraction counter 6 via the OR gate 610.
Give to 11. In response, the addition / subtraction counter 611 increments the count value by one. The count value of the addition / subtraction counter 611 is given to the comparison circuit 612. This comparison circuit 612
Is the count value (n1) of the addition / subtraction counter 611 in response to the comparison command signal from the AND gate 613.
Is greater than 0 (n1 <0), the comparison operation is not performed unless the comparison command signal is given. This comparison command signal is derived from the AND gate 613 when the motor drive circuit 614 is not rotating the motor 553 and when the start command switch 17s is pressed. In response to this, the comparison circuit 61
When the count value of the adder-subtractor counter 611 is 1 or more, 2 derives a variable display drive command signal and gives it to the monostable multi-615. In addition, when the winning display is immediately displayed without using the start command switch 17s, the output of the winning ball detector 22 or 23 becomes the variable display drive command signal.

The monostable multi-pass 615 derives a pulse output for a certain period of time according to the variable display command signal, and supplies it to the motor drive circuit 614 and the solenoid drive circuit 616 as a drive command signal. In addition, monostable multi-615
Gives its output pulse as a reset signal to the ring counter 617, and as a subtraction command signal, the addition / subtraction counter 6
Give to 11. Then, the ring counter 617 is reset (that is, 0). At the same time, the addition / subtraction counter 611 subtracts 1 from the count value. The motor drive circuit 614 issues a rotation drive command to the motor 553. Further, the solenoid drive circuit 616 determines that the solenoids 56 in each row are based on the count value of the ring counter 617 being zero.
Energize a, 56b, 56c. As a result, the ratchet gear 52 fixed to the drums 51a to 51c in each row is fixed.
The engagement state between the a-52c and the claw-shaped portions of the locking levers 58a-58c is released. Therefore, each row of drums 51a
51c are rotationally driven by the rotational force of the motor 553.

At the same time, the output of the monostable multi-type 615 is included in the display drive circuit 62.
Set 21. In response to this, the AND gate 62
2 gives the output pulse of the clock oscillator 623 to the ring counter 624. And the ring counter 624 is 0
Numerical information up to 9 is cyclically counted, and the counted value is given to the decoder 625. The decoder 625 cyclically changes the numerical information displayed on the segment display 50B based on the count value of the ring counter 624.

As described above, the drums 51a to 51c are used.
In the state in which the segment display 50B is rotatably driven and the segment display unit 50B is variably displayed, the player plays the drums 51a in each row.
The stop command switch 17e is pressed so that the combination of the display states of ~ 51c is given a predetermined value. For example, when the stop command switch 17e is pressed once, the count value of the ring counter 617 becomes 1. In response, the solenoid drive circuit 616 causes the solenoid 56
Deactivate a and continue energizing solenoids 56b and 56c. Therefore, only the drum 51a is stopped. Similarly, when the player presses the stop command switch 17e at the timing when the player wants to stop the drum 51b, the ring counter 617 sets the count value to 2. In response, solenoid drive circuit 616 deactivates solenoid 56b. Therefore, when the stop command switch 17e is pressed twice, the drums 51a and 51b are stopped and only the drum 51c remains rotationally driven. further,
When the player presses the stop command switch 17e, the count value of the ring counter 617 becomes 3. In response to this, the solenoid drive circuit 616 deactivates the solenoid 56c. In this way, each time the stop command switch 17e is sequentially pressed, the drums 51 of each row corresponding to the number of times of pressing are pressed.
a, 51b, 51c are sequentially stopped.

Further, when the stop command switch 17e is pressed, the count value of the ring counter 617 becomes 4. In response to this, the monostable multi-circuit 618 derives a pulse for a fixed time and resets the flip-flop 621.
This deactivates AND gate 622 and stops deriving the clock pulse. Therefore, the ring counter 624 holds the immediately preceding count value and supplies the immediately previous count value to the decoder 625 to display it on the segment display 50B. At the same time, the output pulse of the monostable multi 618 is given as a determination command signal to the drum display state determination circuit 631 and the combination display state determination circuit 632 included in the specific game state detection circuit 63. This display state determination circuit 6
31 is a through hole 51 of the drums 51a to 51c of each row.
3, the light receiver 592 of the photoelectric sensor 59a for detecting 3 and the light receiver 592 'of the photoelectric sensor 59b for detecting the through hole 514.
The output of is given. Therefore, the display state determination circuit 631 displays the display windows 33a to 33d on the basis of the outputs of the light receiving portions of the photoelectric sensors 59a and 59b according to the determination command signal.
The combination of the identification information of the drums 51a to 51c of each column displayed by 33c is determined, and the determination result is given to the combination display state determination circuit 632. The output of the ring counter 624 is given to the combination display state determination circuit 632. Therefore, the combination display state determination circuit 632
Indicates that the combination of the identification information displayed on the drums 51a to 51c in each row is a predetermined combination, and the segment display 50B
It is determined whether or not the variable winning ball device 40 is in the specific game state in which the variable winning ball device 40 can be changed to the first state, based on that the numerical information displayed in is the predetermined numerical information. If it is determined that it is in the specific game state, the combination display state determination circuit 632 derives a high level signal and gives it to the timer 652 via the OR gate 651. In response, the timer 652 energizes the solenoid 462 for a certain period (for example, 30 seconds) to open the opening / closing plate 42 of the variable winning ball device 40. The specific game state detection circuit 63 constitutes a specific game state detection means for detecting that a specific game state in which the variable winning ball device can be changed to the first state has occurred.

The combination display state determination circuit 632 is also provided.
Is given to a timer 643 included in the specific area passing ball counting means 64. This timer 643 is a timer 652.
The high level is derived for the same fixed time as and is given to the AND gate 641. Therefore, as described above, the AND gate 641 is activated during the period in which the opening / closing plate 42 of the variable winning ball device 40 is first opened after entering the specific game state. At this time, when a ball wins the winning opening 44, the output of the passing ball detector 45 is given as an addition input of the addition / subtraction counter 642 via the AND gate 641. Accordingly, the addition / subtraction counter 642 cumulatively counts the winning balls during the opening period of the opening / closing plate 42. Then, when the timer 652 times out, the solenoid 462 is deenergized.

It should be noted that the opening / closing plate 42 is again opened not only in the period in which the opening / closing plate 42 of the variable winning ball device 40 is first opened after the specific game state is determined but also in correlation with the number of balls won in the winning opening 44. In the case of opening, the output of the timer 652 may be given to the AND gate 641 instead of the timer 643.

The delay circuit 619 derives a delay pulse from the output of the monostable multi 618 with a delay of a certain time required to drive the variable winning ball device 40, and supplies it to the motor drive circuit 614 as a stop command signal. In response to this, the motor drive circuit 614 stops the rotational drive of the motor 553.
Thus, even after the drums 51a to 51c in each row are stopped, the state in which the drums 51a to 51c in each row are biased in the counterclockwise direction is continued by rotationally driving the motor 553. Since the ratchet gears of the drums in the row and the claw-shaped portions of the locking levers maintain the engaged state, the drums do not become reversed due to vibration of the pachinko machine or the like, and the player cannot be given a value, and There is an advantage that trouble can be prevented from occurring between the staff and the staff at the game hall.

The timer (or delay circuit) 653 derives a comparison command signal and gives it to the comparison circuit 654 after a certain time delay from the time-up of the timer 652. In response, the comparison circuit 654 causes the addition / subtraction counter 642 to count (n2).
Is larger than 0, and if larger than 0, the pulse output is derived and the timer 6 is supplied via the OR gate 651.
Give to 52. In response to this, the timer 652 again energizes the solenoid 462 for a certain period of time to open the opening / closing plate 42 of the variable winning ball device 40. At this time, the comparison circuit 6
The output of 54 is differentiated by the differentiating circuit 655 and input as the subtraction command signal of the addition / subtraction counter 642. Depending on,
The addition / subtraction counter 642 subtracts 1 from the count value.
In this way, when the count value of the addition / subtraction counter 642 is 1 or more, the opening / closing plate 42 of the variable winning ball device 40 is repeatedly opened and driven based on this count value. In other words, the combination of the identification information of the drums in each row and the segment display 50
When the display state of B becomes a predetermined state, the variable winning ball device 40 is first opened and driven, and the number of winning balls won in the winning opening 44 of the variable winning ball device 40 during that period is counted. The opening / closing plate 42 of the variable winning ball device 40 is repeatedly opened and closed in correlation with the number of winning balls. By the passing ball detector 45 and the specific area passing ball detecting means 64, it is possible to execute a repeat continuation control for changing the variable winning ball apparatus, which has finished the first state, to the first state again. A continuation number determination means for determining the number of times based on the game state is configured. In addition, the drive control circuit 65 drives and controls the variable winning ball apparatus to the first state based on the detection output of the specific game state detecting means, and then changes to the second state to be the second state. A drive for executing the repeat continuation control for returning the variable winning ball device to the first state again and ending the repeat continuation control when the repeat continuation number reaches the number determined by the continuation number determining means. A control means is configured. Since this repeat continuation control is performed, for the player, when the display state of the drums 51a to 51e in each row and the display state of the segment display 50B are successfully set to a predetermined state, the variable winning ball device is achieved. Depending on the number of balls won in the first opening period of 40, the number of times the variable winning ball device 40 is opened can be further extended, giving an opportunity to obtain more prize balls. Further, the addition / subtraction counter 642 may set an upper limit on its count value. It should be noted that the repeat continuation control is performed within the range of the number of times determined by the number-of-consecutions determining means on the condition that the hitting ball passes through the specific area formed in a part of the winning opening 44 described above. Good. At that time, immediately when the ball hitting the specific area is passed,
It may be possible to terminate the state of No. 2 to be the second state and then to be the first state again, or to terminate the first state of the variable winning ball device at that time based on the establishment of a predetermined termination condition. The first state may be set again after the above.

The variable winning ball device 40 is opened by the solenoid 462 for a certain period of time. During the certain period of time, a certain period of time set by the timer 652 or a predetermined number of variable hit balls is set in the variable winning ball device. It may be either the period required to win the prize or the period whichever comes first, whichever comes first.

By the way, the addition / subtraction counter 611 is set to 1
If it is the above count value, the rotating drum display mechanism 50A is again displayed.
The segment display 50B can be driven to display. The operation in that case is performed by pressing the start command switch 17s, but since it is the same as the above-mentioned operation, its explanation is omitted.

In the above embodiment, as an example of the specific game state, a variable display device 50 is provided, and the variable winning ball device is changed to a state advantageous to the player on the basis of the display, or a comparatively winning. A case has been described in which a winning area that is difficult to form is formed, balls that have won in the winning area are detected, and the variable winning ball device is changed to an advantageous state for the player, but various other specific game states are possible. Further, various other specific yakmono may be provided, and the specific game state may be set based on the state of the yakmono.

[0052]

As described above, according to the present invention, the number of times the repeat continuation control can be performed is a variable number which is not fixed and is determined based on the game state. It is possible to further improve the fun of the game.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is an illustrative view showing a back surface structure of the pachinko gaming machine.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a variable winning ball / variable display device.

FIG. 4 is a vertical sectional view of a variable winning ball / variable display device in an attached state.

FIG. 5 is an exploded perspective view of a variable winning ball device.

FIG. 6 is a rear view of the variable winning ball device.

FIG. 7 is a perspective view of a variable display device.

FIG. 8 is an internal perspective view of a variable display device.

FIG. 9 is an exploded perspective view of a variable display device.

FIG. 10 is a perspective view of a rotary drum.

FIG. 11 is a vertical sectional view of a rotary drum.

FIG. 12 is a circuit diagram of a game control circuit.

[Explanation of symbols]

10 is a pachinko game machine which is an example of a ball game machine, 31 is a mounting plate as a mounting substrate, 32 is an opening as a winning opening, 42 is an opening / closing plate which is an example of a movable member, 40 is a variable winning ball device, 35 is a frame member which is an example of an obstacle member and a protection member, 50B is a segment indicator which is an example of an electric indicator, 3a is a winning opening, 800a and 800b are collision surfaces,
Reference numeral 64 is a specific area passing ball detecting means, and 65 is a drive control circuit.

Claims (1)

What is claimed is: 1. A ball-and-ball game machine in which a ball is hit in a game area and a game is played, the ball-ball game machine being provided in the game area.
A variable winning ball apparatus that can be changed to a first state that is advantageous to the player and a second state that is disadvantageous to the player, and a specification that can change the variable winning ball apparatus to the first state It is possible to execute a specific game state detecting means for detecting that a game state has occurred, and a repeat continuation control for changing the variable winning ball apparatus which has finished the first state to the first state again. Continuation number determination means for determining the number of times based on the game state, and based on the detection output of the specific game state detection means, drive control of the variable winning ball device to the first state and then to the second state, When the repeat continuation control for bringing the variable winning ball device in the second state into the first state again is executed and the repeat continuation number has reached the number determined by the continuation number determining means, Drive to end repeat continuation control Characterized in that it comprises a control means, a ball-shooting game machine.