JP2001104563A - Pachinko game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a pachinko game machine capable of easily performing the inspection of a period from the point of time of closing a large winning port to the changeover of a specified ball valid period to be invalid by attaining constitution capable of outputting signals for specifying the period from the pachinko game machine to the outside. SOLUTION: Ball detection by a specified ball detector 48 is invalidated at the point of time at which prescribed time elapses after the closure of a variable winning ball device and the output terminal 54b of an information output connector 54 for outputting valid time signals capable of specifying the prescribed time to the outside is provided. Thus, by attaining the constitution capable of outputting the valid time signals for specifying the period from the point of time of closing the variable winning ball device to the changeover of the ball detection (specified ball valid period) by the specified ball detector 48 to be invalid from this pachinko machine to the outside, the inspection of the period is easily performed.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention is disadvantageous for a player due to occurrence of a starting game state based on ball detection of a starting ball detector which detects a winning of a hit ball in a starting winning area provided in a game area. A variable winning ball device that is controlled to change from the second state to a first state that is advantageous to the player, and detects a hit of a hit ball in a specific winning area provided in a winning space of the variable winning ball device. A ball game in which a specific game state is generated on condition that a specific ball detector detects a ball, and the variable winning ball device is controlled to be changed to the first state in a specific mode which is more advantageous to the player than the mode in the starting game mode. It is about the machine.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, generally, a second type of ball game machine is:
The start winning state (variable winning ball device) is opened with the start game state in accordance with the winning of the hit ball to the starting winning opening (starting ball detector), and the specific area (specific ball detector) of the winning winning opening is opened. (Hereinafter, also referred to as V winning), a specific game state is generated, and the big winning opening is continuously opened. Further, in such a ball-and-ball game machine, in order to prevent an act of illegally winning a ball, a specific ball is activated only for a predetermined period (for example, a predetermined time after opening of a special winning opening). The period was set. In addition, in consideration of the fact that the ball in the special winning opening wins V after the closing of the special winning opening (after the change control ending condition for ending the change control of the variable winning ball device), the specific ball validity period is: After a predetermined time has passed since the closing of the special winning opening, the switching is disabled.

[0003]

By the way, a ball game machine capable of generating the above-mentioned start game state and specific game state requires an inspection organization to check whether the manufacturer of the machine conforms to the standard, Inspections have been performed, but conventionally, information that specifies the period from when the special winning opening was closed to when the specific ball validity period was switched to invalid was not output from the ball-and-ball game machine. It had to be measured, making inspection difficult. The present invention has been made in view of the above-described circumstances, and its purpose is to
By using a configuration in which a signal that specifies a period from when the special winning opening is closed to when the specific ball validity period is invalidated can be output to the outside from the ball game machine, the inspection for that period can be easily performed. An object of the present invention is to provide a ball game machine.

[0004]

In order to achieve the above object, according to the first aspect of the present invention, a starting ball detector detects a winning of a hit ball in a starting winning area provided in a game area. A variable winning prize ball device that is controlled to change from a second state disadvantageous to the player to a first state advantageous to the player by the occurrence of the starting game state based on the prize ball, and provided in a winning space of the variable prize ball device. A specific game state is generated under the condition of ball detection of a specific ball detector that detects a hit of a hit ball into the specified specific prize area, and a variable prize is provided in a specific mode which is more advantageous to the player than the mode in the start game mode. A ball game machine for changing and controlling a ball device to a first state, wherein the specific ball detection is performed when a predetermined time has elapsed after a change control end condition for ending the change control of the variable winning ball device is satisfied. Disable ball detection by container The specific ball reception control means for, characterized by comprising a signal output means for outputting a signal capable of identifying the predetermined time to an external. With this configuration, the specific ball valid period (ball detection by the specific ball detector) from the time when the special winning opening is closed (when the change control end condition for ending the change control of the variable winning ball device is satisfied).
Is configured to be able to output a signal for specifying a period until the data is invalidated from the ball game machine to the outside, so that the inspection in that period can be easily performed.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, the signal output means outputs a signal capable of specifying the predetermined time from one output unit to the outside. With this configuration, the predetermined time can be grasped by one signal output from one output unit, instead of checking the predetermined time by a plurality of signals output from a plurality of output units. Inspection can be performed easily.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, there is provided a starting ball information output means for outputting ball detection by the starting ball detector to the outside as information. With this configuration, when a ball is detected by the starting ball detector, that fact is output as information from the starting ball information output means, so that ball detection by the starting ball detector can be performed easily and accurately. Can be inspected.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a specific ball information output means for outputting ball detection by the specific ball detector to the outside as information. With this configuration, when there is a ball detection by the specific ball detector, the fact is output as information from the specific ball information output means, so that the ball detection by the specific ball detector can be performed easily and accurately. Can be inspected.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a variable prize ball device information output means for outputting information indicating that the variable prize ball device is in the first state to the outside. Features. With this configuration, when the variable prize ball device is in the first state, that fact is output as information from the variable prize ball device information output means, so that the variable prize ball device is in the first state. Something can be easily and accurately checked.

According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a specific ball valid period information output means for outputting information indicating a period in which ball detection by the specific ball detector is valid to the outside. And With this configuration,
During the period in which the ball detection by the specific ball detector is valid (specific ball valid period), the fact is output as information from the specific ball valid period information output means, so that the specific ball valid period can be easily and accurately determined. Can be inspected.

[0010] In the invention according to claim 7, a prize ball detector for detecting a prize ball hit into a prize space of the variable prize ball device, and the ball detection by the prize ball detector is externally provided as information. And a winning ball information output means for outputting. With this configuration, when there is a ball detected by the prize ball detector, the fact is output as information from the prize ball information output means, so that the ball detection by the prize ball detector can be performed easily and accurately. Can be inspected.

[0011]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. First, a configuration of a game board 1 of a ball game machine according to an embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 1 is a front view showing the game board 1. In FIG. 1, on the surface of the game board 1, a guide rail 2 for guiding a shot hit is planted in a substantially circular shape, and an area defined by the guide rail 2 forms a game area 3. ing. At the approximate center of the game area 3, a variable winning ball device 20, which is a main part of the present embodiment, is disposed. Below the variable winning ball device 20, left, middle, and right starting winning ports 4a to 4c each having a built-in starting ball detector 5a to 5c are arranged.
When a hit ball is awarded in the starting winning ports 4a to 4c, the starting ball detectors 5a to 5c detect this, and the variable winning ball device 20 is opened for a predetermined period. When the player wins the right and left starting winning openings 4a and 4c among the starting winning openings 4a to 4c, the variable winning ball device 20 is opened once, and the center starting winning opening 4b is opened among the starting winning openings 4a to 4c. When a prize is won, the variable prize ball device 20 is opened twice. Also, as described above, the starting ball detectors 5a to 5c
The state in which the variable prize ball device 20 performs the opening operation in accordance with the prize detection is referred to as a starting game state. In the game area 3,
In addition to the above-described configuration, windmills 6a and 6b, windmills 8a and 8b, and side lamps 10 that incorporate windmill lamps 7a and 7b
There are provided side lamp decorations 9a and 9b incorporating a.10b, an out opening 11, and the like.

Next, the variable winning prize ball device 20, which is a main part of the present embodiment, will be described with reference to FIGS.
As shown in FIG. 2, the variable winning ball device 20 has a mounting board 21 for mounting the variable winning ball device 20 on the surface of the game board 1, and the mounting board 21 includes an upper winning space 2.
2 and a lower winning space 30 are formed. In the upper winning space 22, a pair of left and right opening and closing pieces 23a and 23b are rotatably provided. The opening / closing pieces 23a and 23b are connected to solenoids 24a and 24b via well-known link mechanisms, respectively, and when the solenoids 24a and 24b are turned on, rotate in a direction to open the upper winning space 22.
When the solenoids 24a and 24b are turned off, the upper winning space 22 is rotated in the closing direction. In the bottom wall portion of the upper winning space 22, there is an upper winning space 2
A pair of left and right winning ball detectors 2 for detecting a hit ball winning 2
5a and 25b are provided. The winning ball detector 2
The winning balls detected by 5a and 25b are the winning ball detector 25.
a. After passing through the ball passages 26a and 26b formed on the left and right sides of the mounting board 21, the ball discharge port 27a
-It is sent from 27b to the lower winning space 30. In addition, on the rear wall in the upper winning space 22, a winning number display 28 that displays the number of winning balls detected by the winning ball detectors 25a and 25b, and a continuation number display that displays the number of continuations of a round in a specific game state. Vessel 29 is provided.

On the other hand, in the lower winning space 30, a ball discharge port 2 is provided.
A lower rolling plate 31 for rolling the winning balls sent from 7a and 27b backward, an opening 32 formed at a downstream end of the lower rolling plate 31, and an opening / closing plate 34 for opening and closing the opening 32. And a rotating drum 36 that rotates at a position above the opening / closing plate 34, and an upper rolling plate 40 disposed behind the upper end of the rotating drum 36. The open / close plate 34 is connected to a solenoid 35 and moves forward in a direction to close the opening 32 when the solenoid 35 is turned on, and moves backward in a direction to open the opening 32 when the solenoid 35 is turned off. It has become. Rotating drum 36
Is connected to the motor 38 via each of the connection gears 37a to 37c, and rotates at a constant speed in one direction (the direction of the arrow shown in FIG. 3) at all times as the motor 38 is driven. Permanent magnets 39a to 39c are buried on the peripheral surface of the rotating drum 36 at three locations in a horizontal row of left, middle, and right. Accordingly, the rotating drum 36 attracts the balls retained on the opening / closing plate 34 by the magnetic force of the permanent magnets 39a to 39c in a state where the opening 32 is closed by the opening / closing plate 34, and rolls the upper portion with the rotating operation. The sheet is sent to the plate 40.

On the rear side of the upper rolling plate 40, there are formed inclined portions 40a and 40b which are inclined downward in the left-right direction with the center as a boundary. The inclined portions 40a and 40b are located downstream (on both left and right sides) of the inclined portions 40a and 40b. The ball passages 41a and 41b for feeding the balls rolled on the inclined portions 40a and 40b onto the lower rolling plate 31 again are formed. Note that the inclined portions 40a and 40b are slightly inclined downward toward the rear side. A specific receiving port 42 is provided at the rear center of the upper rolling plate 40, and a pair of left and right movable members 43 a and 43 b is provided in front of the specific receiving port 42.
Is provided. Rotary shafts 44a and 44b are integrally attached to the movable members 43a and 43b, respectively. At the rear ends of the rotary shafts 44a and 44b, interlocking portions 46a and 46b of a connecting member 46 to which a solenoid 45 is connected are integrally formed. It is attached. The connecting member 46 converts the forward / backward movement of the plunger 45a constituting the solenoid 45 into the rotation of the rotating shafts 44a and 44b (movable members 43a and 43b). Thereby, the movable member 43a
43b is a direction in which the front of the specific receiving port 42 is shut off when the solenoid 45 is turned on (the direction of the arrow shown in FIG. 2).
While the solenoid 45 is turned off,
It rotates in the direction of releasing the blockage in front of the specific reception port 42. A plurality of decorative LED indicators 47 are provided on the outer periphery of the specific reception port 42, while a specific ball detector 48 for detecting a ball entering the specific reception port 42 is provided inside the specific reception port 42. Is provided. On the downstream side of the specific ball detector 48, a ball passage (not shown) for discharging the detected ball through a position below the open / close plate 34 is formed.
In the following description, the specific ball detector 48 and the winning in the specific ball detector 48 are also referred to as V and V winning.

By the way, as shown in FIG. 4, various operating members constituting the above-mentioned variable winning ball apparatus 20 and the like are provided with a CPU.
The operation thereof is controlled by a game control circuit board 50 provided with a ROM 51, a ROM 52, and a RAM 53. Specifically, the game control circuit board 50 includes the specific ball detector 48, the starting ball detectors 5a to 5c, and the winning ball detector 2
Individual detection signals are input from 5a and 25b. And
Based on the input of these detection signals, the game control circuit board 5
0 is the side lamps 10a and 10b and the windmill lamps 7a and
7b, control signals are output to various operating members of the solenoids 24a, 24b, 35, 45, the motor 38, the winning number display 28, the LED display 47, and the continuation number display 29 to determine the operation of the various operating members. Control in a manner. These various lamps / LEDs are connected to the game control circuit board 50 via a relay board (not shown) attached to the back side of the game board 1.

An external connection device (such as an inspection device of an inspection organization) is connected to the above-mentioned game control circuit board 50 so that the special winning combination, the effective time, the big hit, and the variable prize ball device 20 can be operated during the operation of the special electric accessory. An information output connector 54 is provided for collectively outputting various information (signals) such as opening and specific ball validity period. The information output connector 54 has a special electric auditors running signal, a valid time signal, a V (specific ball) valid period information, a special winning opening (variable winning ball device 20) opening information, a big hit information, a specific ball information, a start winning. Output terminals 54a to 54k for information (left, middle, right) and winning ball information (left, right) are provided. Special electric accessory in operation signal, valid time signal, V
The CPU 51 is connected to the output terminals 54 a to 54 e of the validity period information, the special winning opening opening information, and the big hit information, and these are signals (information) output from the CPU 51. On the other hand, output terminals 54f for specific ball information, start winning information (left, center, right), and winning ball information (left, right)
The specific ball detector 48, the starting ball detectors 5a to 5c, and the prize ball detectors 25a and 25b are connected to .about.54k, respectively. The specific ball detector 48, the starting ball detector 5
Input signals from a to 5c and the winning ball detectors 25a and 25b are branched and sent to the CPU 51 and the information output connector 54, respectively. Thus, the information output connector 54 is connected to the CPU 51 and each detector 48.5.
a ~ 5c ・ 25a ・ 25b
The special electric auditors working signal, valid time signal, V validity period information, big winning opening information, big hit information, specific ball information, start winning information (left / middle / right), winning ball information (left / right) The signal is output to an external connection device as a signal (information) for inspection.

The game control circuit board 50 provided with the above information output connector 54 is a specification (inspection specification) for inspection by an inspection organization. It is desirable not to provide the connector 54. As a specification at the time of such mass production, specifically, the board of the game control circuit board 50 may be the same as that of the inspection specification (the wiring pattern and the like are not changed) and the information output connector 54 is not mounted on the board. The substrate itself is not provided with the lower side of the dotted line in FIG. 4 (in this case,
A board of the inspection specification may be provided with a slit so as to be easily separated at the dotted line portion, and may be formed and produced in a form cut off at the slit portion during mass production). In addition, as a specification for mass production, not only the information output connector 54 but also the wiring pattern for the information output connector 54 may not be left on the board (that is, only the information output program remains in the CPU 51). Conversely, the information output connector 54 or each output terminal 54a-
The game control circuit board 50
It may be mounted on an information terminal board separate from the above and mass-produced. In this case, the information terminal board may be provided with information terminals for output from a hall computer or the like (for example, start information). Further, in the configuration of the game control circuit board 50 shown in FIG. 4, the CPU 51 outputs the special winning opening information output terminal 5 of the information output connector 54.
A configuration in which a wiring pattern for outputting a signal to 4d and a wiring pattern for outputting a signal to solenoids 24a and 24b for opening a large winning opening (opening / closing pieces 23a and 23b of the variable winning ball device 20) are separately provided. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the wiring pattern of the solenoid drive signal from the CPU 51 may be branched on the way and connected to the special winning opening information output terminal 54d and the solenoids 24a and 24b.

Next, the operation control of the variable winning ball device 20 by the game control circuit board 50 will be described. First, when the start game state occurs, the solenoids 24a and 24b are turned on for a predetermined time, and
a.23b opens. If a hit ball wins in the upper winning space 22 during the opening operation, the winning ball is sent to the lower winning space 30 through the winning ball detectors 25a and 25b. The open / close plate 34 is turned on by the game control circuit board 50 so that the solenoid 35 is turned on.
25b moves in a direction to close the opening 32 until a predetermined time elapses after detecting the winning ball. Then, the ball sent into the lower winning space 30 receives any one of the permanent magnets 39a to 39c of the rotating drum 36 within the closing time of the opening 32.
Is sent to the upper rolling plate 40 as the rotating drum 36 rotates. At this time, when the winning ball stopped on the opening / closing plate 34 is attracted to the left and right permanent magnets 39a and 39c, the winning ball is 100% likely to be passed through the ball passage 4
It is sent to 1a and 41b. At this point, the opening and closing plate 3
4 is the O of the solenoid 35 by the game control circuit board 50.
By the FF control, the opening 32 is moved in a direction to open. The balls sent to the ball passages 41a and 41b pass through the lower rolling plate 31 and fall through the openings 32 to be discharged.
On the other hand, when a winning ball stopped on the open / close plate 34 is attracted to the central permanent magnet 39b, the winning ball is sent to the specific reception port 42 with a considerably high probability (not 100%). Then, the ball sent to the specific reception port 42 (the ball with the V prize) is discharged after passing through the specific ball detector 48.
At this time, the specific game state is generated by the passage of the ball by the specific ball detector 48 (the detection of the ball by the specific ball detector 48).

In the specific game state described above, the solenoid 35 is turned on / off by the game control circuit board 50 so that the opening / closing pieces 23a and 23b repeat the opening operation for a predetermined time 18 times (18 opening / closing cycles). ). If 10 winning balls are detected before the opening / closing cycle is completed 18 times, the opening / closing pieces 23a at that time are detected.
The opening operation of 23b ends. In addition, opening and closing pieces 23a and 2
During the opening / closing cycle of 3b, the solenoids 35 and 45 are always turned ON, so that the opening / closing plate 34 always closes the opening 32, and the movable members 43a and 43b always block the front of the specific receiving port 42 (specific receiving port 42). Winning to the entrance 42 becomes impossible). As a result, during the opening and closing cycle, the variable winning ball device 2
The ball that wins 0 does not fall through the opening 32 until the end of the opening / closing cycle. Therefore, when a winning ball stopped on the opening / closing plate 34 is attracted to the left and right permanent magnets 39a and 39c, the winning ball is sent to the lower rolling plate 31 through the ball passages 41a and 41b and opened and closed again. It rests on the plate 34. On the other hand, when a winning ball stopped on the opening / closing plate 34 is attracted to the central permanent magnet 39b, the winning ball is received by the movable members 43a and 43b in front of the specific reception port 42. Thereafter, with the end of the open / close cycle (after the end of the open / close cycle, wait for a time sufficient for all winning balls to be detected by the winning ball detectors 25a and 25b), the solenoids 35 and 45 are turned off. By that
The opening / closing plate 34 opens the opening 32, and the movable members 43a and 43
b releases the blockage in front of the specific reception port 42. Thereby, the winning balls received by the movable members 43a and 43b roll the upper rolling plate 40 straight rearward and enter the specific receiving port. Then, the ball that has entered the specific reception port 42 (the ball with the V prize) passes through the specific ball detector 48, thereby establishing the continuation right of the 18 opening / closing cycles as described above.
After the elapse of a predetermined interval time, the opening / closing piece 23a
Release 23b. In addition, the permissible continuation number of the opening / closing cycle is permitted up to 16 times (16 rounds). Also, in such a specific game state,
The continuation number display 29 displays the number of continuations (the number of rounds) of the opening / closing pieces 23a and 23b.
The winning number is displayed for each round.
In addition, the opening and closing cycle and the number of rounds are particularly 18 times,
The number of rounds may be determined once or a plurality of times, and may be determined by a variable display.

Next, the output control of the special electric accessory in-operation signal by the game control circuit board 50 will be described with reference to FIG. In the flowchart of FIG. 5, first, it is determined whether or not there is a prize in the start winning prize openings 4a to 4c during a start valid period (a period in which the detection of a winning ball by the start ball detectors 5a to 5c is valid). Ball detectors 5a to 5c
Is turned on (S1). If it is determined in S1 that there is a prize in the starting winning prize openings 4a to 4c, it is determined whether or not the special electric auditors operating signal is being output (S2).
When the special electric accessory in-operation signal is not being output, the special electric accessory in-operation signal is output (S3), and the process returns to the main flow. On the other hand, when the special electric accessory operating signal is being output in S2, the special electric accessory operating signal is output again after stopping the output for a predetermined delimiting time ta (S4), and the process returns to the main flow. . In S1, the starting winning opening 4a ~
When it is determined that there is no winning in 4c, whether the specific ball detector 48 is turned on during the specific ball valid period (a period in which the detection of the winning ball by the specific ball detector 48 (the detection of the V winning) is valid). It is determined whether or not it is (S5). Specific ball detector 48 in S5
Is turned on, the process proceeds to S2, while if the specific ball detector 48 is not turned on, it is determined whether or not the special electric accessory operating signal is being output (S6). In S6, when the special electric auditors operation signal is not being output, the flow returns to the main flow. On the other hand, when the special electric auditors operation signal is being output, the variable winning ball device 20 (large winning opening).
It is determined whether or not a predetermined time t4 has elapsed after the closing of (S7). When the predetermined time t4 has not elapsed in S7, the process returns to the main flow as it is,
When the predetermined time t4 has elapsed, the output of the special electric auditors product active signal is stopped (S8), and the process returns to the main flow.

Next, output control of a valid time signal by the game control circuit board 50 will be described with reference to FIG. In the flowchart of FIG. 6, first, the (a series of) opening operations of the variable winning prize ball device 20 (big winning opening) are finished (if a big hit is being made, the variable winning prize ball device is opened or closed 18 times or 10 pieces are won). It is determined whether or not the ball device 20 has closed (SA1). If the variable winning ball device 20 is not closed in SA1, the process directly proceeds to SA3 described later, while if the variable winning ball device 20 is closed, the process proceeds to SA3 after outputting the valid time signal (SA2). SA3
Then, it is determined whether or not the valid time signal is being output. If the valid time signal is not being output, the process returns to the main flow. On the other hand, when the valid time signal is being output in SA3, it is determined whether or not a predetermined time t4 has elapsed after the closing of the variable winning ball device 20 (large winning opening) (SA).
4). When the predetermined time t4 has not elapsed in SA4, the process returns to the main flow as it is. On the other hand, when the predetermined time t4 has elapsed, the output of the valid time signal is stopped (SA5) and the process returns to the main flow. .

The output control of the special-electric-accessory-operating signal and the valid time signal shown in FIGS. 5 and 6 is performed by the CPU 51 executing and controlling the program stored in the ROM 52 of the game control circuit board 50. The information output programs stored in the ROM 52 include big hit information, specific ball validity period information, and open information of the variable prize ball device 20 shown in FIGS. Is stored. Further, since signals from the starting ball detectors 5a to 5c, the winning ball detectors 25a and 25b, and the specific ball detector 48 are taken into the CPU 51, information (signal) detected by each detector is converted into a CP.
The information output program may be stored in the ROM 52 by outputting the information via the U51.

Next, the specific control of the output control of the valid time signal, the special electric accessory in-operation signal, and the jackpot information will be described with reference to FIGS. In the following description, an example will be described in which control is performed in accordance with winning of the starting ball detector 5b. Further, in the normal game state, the starting ball validity is continued until the starting ball detectors 5a to 5c are turned on, and the specific ball validity period is the starting ball detector 5a.
Invalidation is continued until 5c is turned ON. First, as shown in FIG. 7, when there is an opening / closing operation due to a winning start, when the starting ball detector 5b is turned on, the starting valid period is invalidated from the ON point, and the specific ball valid period is valid. Then, when a predetermined time t1 has elapsed from the time when the starting ball detector 5b is turned on, the variable winning ball device 20 (opening / closing pieces 23a
b) is opened twice at a predetermined interval, and
At the same time as the end of the opening, the start valid period becomes effective, and at the same time, the game control circuit board 50 (the information output connector 5).
The output of the valid time signal is started from 4). Thereafter, during the specific ball validity period of the predetermined time t3, the O of the specific ball detector 48 is turned off.
If there is no N (detection of V winning), the specific ball valid period is switched from valid to invalid, and at the same time, the output of the valid time signal is stopped. In addition, the output time of the effective time signal is set in advance to a time t4 from the end of opening of the variable winning ball apparatus 20 to the end of the specific ball effective period of the predetermined time t3. During the predetermined time t3 when the specific ball validity period is valid, the game control circuit board 50 (the information output connector 5).
From 4), the special electric accessory in-operation signal is continuously output.
In the present embodiment, the predetermined time t1 from the start winning prize to the start of the opening and closing operation of the variable prize ball device 20.
Is set to be longer than the time t4 from the end of the opening / closing operation of the variable winning prize ball device 20 until the specific ball valid period is switched to invalid, in other words, the output time t4 of the valid time signal, but is not limited to this. Alternatively, the predetermined time t1 may be set shorter than the time t4.

As shown in FIG. 8, after the opening / closing operation by the start winning (hereinafter referred to as a first starting winning), a new starting winning (hereinafter referred to as a second starting winning) is performed during a specific ball validity period. ), The same control as that of FIG. 7 is performed for the ON state of the starting ball detector 5b that is the first starting winning. After that, when the starting ball detector 5b, which is the second starting winning, is turned on, the valid starting period is switched to invalid again, and the variable winning ball device 20 is opened after a predetermined time t1 from the second starting winning time. Thereafter, at the time when the opening of the variable winning prize ball device 20 in accordance with the second start winning is completed, a valid time signal is output from the game control circuit board 50 for a predetermined time t4, similarly to the first start winning. In addition, at the end of the opening of the variable winning ball device 20 at the time of the second starting winning, the starting effective period becomes effective. Note that the specific ball validity period that has been effectively switched due to the first start winning prize continues to be valid until the predetermined time t3 elapses, and then switches to invalidation when the predetermined time t3 elapses. Since there is a prize, the validity is continued until a predetermined time t3 elapses from that time, and the predetermined time t3
Is switched to invalid when the time has elapsed. In addition, the special electric auditors product in-operation signal output with the first start prize has a second start prize before the predetermined time t3 has elapsed, and therefore the output is stopped simultaneously with the second start prize. Then, after a certain delimitation time ta, the output of the special electric auditors during operation signal associated with the second starting winning is started, and when a predetermined time t3 has elapsed from the time of the second starting winning, in other words, the specific ball is valid. Output is stopped when the period is switched to invalid. Note that the delimiting time ta is a minute time,
It is sufficient that the length is about 5 ms, and the length is such that OFF (output stop) can be detected.

As shown in FIG. 9, when a specific ball is detected during the specific ball valid period after the opening / closing operation by the winning start, the same control as in FIG. 7 is performed for turning on the starting ball detector 5b. I do. After that, when the specific ball detector 48 is turned on at the time of the V winning, the start valid period is switched to invalid, and at the same time, the output of the big hit information from the game control circuit board 50 (information output connector 54) is started. The jackpot information is output continuously until the end of the specific game state. Further, the valid time signal whose output has been started at the end of the opening of the variable prize ball device 20 is a predetermined time t4 from the end of the opening of the variable prize ball device 20.
Stops output after elapse of. Thereafter, when a predetermined time t2 has elapsed from the time of the V winning, the opening / closing operation of the variable winning ball device 20 in the specific gaming state described above (18 opening / closing operations at predetermined intervals) is started. Note that the specific ball validity period that has been effectively switched by the start winning prize is V
It is disabled at the time of winning, but it is enabled again at the start of the opening and closing operation of the variable winning ball device 20 in the specific game state, and continues to be enabled until the predetermined time t4 elapses from the end of the opening and closing operation as described later. I do. Further, since the special electric accessory in-operation signal output in association with the start winning has a V winning before the predetermined time t3 has elapsed, the output is stopped simultaneously with the V winning. Then, after a short delimiting time ta, the output of the special electric auditors during operation signal associated with the winning of the V is started, and the output is stopped at the same time as the specific ball valid period is switched to invalid as described later. The winning number is counted from the time of the V winning. That is, if a winning ball is detected by the winning ball detectors 25a and 25b within a predetermined time t2 which is an opening interval, the winning ball is counted as a winning ball in one round. The counted value is stored in the RAM 53, and based on the value, the winning number determination in each round (1
0 has been reached) and the count display.

During a predetermined time t2 from when the specific ball detector 48 is turned ON to when the variable winning ball device 20 is opened,
The specific ball validity period may be validated, but if the V prize is validated within the predetermined time t2, it is not desirable because the round progresses even though no prize has been won. In addition, the variable winning ball device 2
The predetermined time t2 until 0 starts the opening / closing operation is set to be longer than the time t4 from when the opening / closing operation of the variable prize ball device 20 ends to when the specific ball validity period is switched to invalid. The predetermined time t2 and the starting ball detector 5
The predetermined time t1 from the time when b is turned ON until the variable winning ball device 20 is opened may be set to the same time or may be set to a different time. However, like the predetermined time t1,
As described above, it is desirable that the predetermined time t2 is also short.

By the way, the winning number display 2 of the present embodiment
In the display of the number of the winning balls, "0" is displayed starting from the V winning in the counting display of the winning balls, and the number of the winning balls is counted up from that point. In other words, the balls won during the predetermined time t2, which is the interval time before the opening, are also counted and displayed. In the related art, a ball won in the interval time before such opening was not ignored and counted, so that the player received a loss image accordingly. On the other hand, the winning number display 28 also counts and displays the winning balls during the interval time t2 before the opening, so that the player does not have a lost image.

As shown in FIG. 10, after the opening / closing operation by the start winning (hereinafter referred to as a first starting winning), a starting winning (hereinafter referred to as a second starting winning) is performed during a specific ball validity period. Yes, if a specific ball is detected during the opening interval thereafter, a starting ball detector 5b that becomes the first starting prize
Is turned on, the same control as that of FIG. 7 is performed. After that, when the starting ball detector 5b, which is the second starting winning, is turned on, the starting valid period is switched to invalid. In addition, the valid time signal whose output is started at the end of the opening of the variable winning ball device 20 in accordance with the first start winning is output from the end of the opening of the variable winning ball device 20, and the output is stopped after a predetermined time t4 has elapsed. Then, during a period from the time of the second starting winning until the predetermined time t1 elapses, when the ball winning in the variable winning ball device 20 by opening at the time of the first starting winning turns on the specific ball detector 48 (V winning). At the time of the V winning, the game control circuit board 50
Starts outputting jackpot information. Thereafter, when a predetermined time t2 has elapsed from the time of the V winning, the opening and closing operation of the first round of the variable winning ball device 20 in the specific game state is started. In other words, the second start winning is invalidated, and priority is given to the V winning which is won later. This is because the ball that has won the V during the predetermined time t1 from the second start winning can be determined as the ball that has won the opening and closing operation of the variable winning ball device 20 due to the first starting winning, and the ball that has won earlier is determined. Since the V prize has been won, such control is performed. Note that the specific ball validity period that has been effectively switched by the first start winning prize is invalidated at the time of the V prize, but is switched again when the opening / closing operation of the variable prize ball device 20 starts in the specific game state,
The validity is continued until it becomes invalid after a lapse of a predetermined time t4 from the end of the opening / closing operation as described later. In addition, the special electric auditors during operation signal output with the first start winning prize,
Since the second start winning is made before the predetermined time t3 (the predetermined time t4) elapses, the output is stopped at the same time as the second starting winning. Then, after a slight delimitation time ta, the output of the special electric auditors product active signal accompanying the second start winning is started. In addition, the special electric accessory in-operation signal output along with the second start winning prize indicates that V signal is output before the predetermined time t3 elapses.
Because there is a prize, the output is stopped at the same time as the V prize,
After a certain delimiter time ta, the output of the special electric auditors during operation signal associated with the V winning is started.

In the present embodiment, the control shown in FIG. 10 is performed by providing an interval time t1 before the opening of the variable winning ball device 20 from the time of starting winning to the opening and closing operation of the variable winning ball device 20. However, when the interval time t1 before opening is not provided, the result is as shown in FIG. A modification in which the interval time t1 before the opening is not provided will be described with reference to FIG. In this modification, the variable winning ball device 20
Interval time t before opening until opening / closing operation starts
2 is not provided. That is, as shown in FIG. 11, after the opening / closing operation by the start winning (hereinafter referred to as a first starting winning), there is a starting winning (hereinafter referred to as a second starting winning) during the specific ball validity period. If a specific ball is detected during the opening and closing operation of the start winning, when the starting ball detector 5b is turned on by the first starting winning, the starting valid period is invalidated from the ON point and the specific ball valid period is valid. At the same time as the start-up ball detector 5b is turned ON, two opening / closing operations of the variable winning ball device 20 (opening / closing pieces 23a and 23b) are started at intervals. Then, at the same time when the second opening of the variable winning prize ball device 20 is completed, the starting valid period becomes effective, and when the valid time signal is released from the game control circuit board 50 (information output connector 54), the predetermined time t4 elapses. Output until Thereafter, when the starting ball detector 5b, which is the second starting winning, is turned on, the valid starting period is switched to invalid again. At the same time, the opening / closing operation of the variable winning ball device 20 by the second starting winning is started. And the first
When the specific ball detector 48 is turned on (V winning) by the ball winning in the variable winning ball device 20 due to the opening at the time of the starting winning, the opening / closing operation accompanying the second starting winning is completed at the time of the V winning, and the specific ball is detected. The opening and closing operation of the first round of the variable winning ball device 20 in the gaming state is started. Note that FIG. 11 illustrates a case where a V-prize is won during the first opening with the second start winning. In such a case, the opening of the first round is changed to the opening with the second starting winning. The operation is performed in a state in which the opening time is extended without closing. At the time of the V winning, the output of the big hit information from the game control circuit board 50 is started, and the big hit information is continuously output until the end of the specific game state. Further, the specific ball validity period that has been effectively switched by the first start winning is continued to be valid until the predetermined time t3 elapses, and is switched to invalid after the elapse of the predetermined time t3. Since there is a prize, the validity is continued until a predetermined time t3 elapses from that point in time. Further, since the V prize is received during the elapse of the predetermined time t3, the validity is continued even during the specific game state. . In addition, the special electric auditors product in-operation signal output with the first start prize has a second start prize before the predetermined time t3 has elapsed, and thus the output is stopped simultaneously with the second start prize. Then, after a slight delimitation time ta, the output of the special electric auditors product active signal accompanying the second start winning is started. Further, since the special electric auditors during operation signal output in accordance with the second start winning is a V winning before the predetermined time t3 elapses, the output is stopped at the same time as the V winning, and a slight delimiting time ta , The output of the special electric auditors during operation signal accompanying the V winning is started. FIG.
In the modification shown in FIG. 1, the pre-opening interval time t
Although the control shown in FIG. 12 described below is the same as the control provided with the interval time t1 and t2 before opening, the control is the same as that of the control shown in FIG. 12 and FIG. The control shown in FIG.
This is the control of the present embodiment described above.

Next, as shown in FIG. 12, a jackpot operation (18) in a round other than the last round (the last round performs the same control as when only the specific ball validity period is invalid). After the end of the opening / closing operation, if the specific ball is not detected, that is, if the continuation right of the specific game state is not established, the variable winning ball device 20 (open / close piece 23a)
If the specific ball detector 48 is not turned on after the end of the 18 opening / closing operations of 23b) and until the predetermined time t4 elapses, the game control circuit board 50 transmits the specified ball detector 48 at the elapse of the predetermined time t4. Stop outputting the jackpot information and the signal during the operation of the special electric accessory, and at the same time invalidate the specific ball validity period,
In addition, the starting ball validity period is effectively switched. Also, 18
At the end of the opening / closing operation, the game control circuit board 50 starts to output a valid time signal.
At the elapse of the predetermined time t4, in other words, the output is stopped at the same time as the stoppage of the jackpot information, the invalid switching of the specific ball valid period, and the valid switching of the starting ball valid period. Note that FIG. 12 and FIG.
The opening and closing were performed eight times, but the same applies to the case where ten prizes were won earlier. The predetermined time t4, which is also the output time of the effective time signal, is a time sufficient for the prize ball in the variable prize ball device 20 to pass through the specific area (specific ball detector 48) from the time when the big hit operation end condition is satisfied. Is set as

As shown in FIG. 13, after a big hit operation (18 opening / closing operations) in a round other than the last round, a specific ball is detected during a specific ball valid period, that is, a specific game state. Is established, the specific ball detector 48 is turned ON (until the predetermined time t4 elapses from the end of the eighteen opening / closing operations of the variable winning ball device 20 (opening / closing pieces 23a and 23b)) ( V prize), the V
When a predetermined time t2 elapses from the winning, the opening and closing operation of the variable winning ball device 20 in the next round is started. Also,
At the end of the 18 opening / closing operations, the game control circuit board 5
The valid time signal is output from 0 until a predetermined time t4 elapses. In this case, the output of the jackpot information and the invalidation of the starting ball valid period are continued. However, the specific ball validity period becomes invalid at the time of the V winning, and becomes valid at the same time as the start of the big hit opening / closing operation. The output of the special electric auditors product active signal is temporarily stopped at the time of winning the V, and is output again after a short delimiting time ta.

In the present embodiment, after closing the movable members 43a and 43b (hereinafter also referred to as a specific ball storage unit) at the start of the round, the movable members 43a and 43b are closed at the end of the 18 opening / closing operations. 43b is released and the balls stored by the movable members 43a
(Specific ball detector 48),
Although no V prize is won during the eight opening / closing operations, a V prize may be provided during the big hit operation without such a configuration. In such a configuration, if a specific ball is detected during the big hit operation, as shown in FIG. 14, the variable winning prize ball device 20 (opening / closing pieces 23a and 23b) is opened and closed 18 times (in FIG. 14, When the specific ball detector 48 is turned ON (V winning) during the fifth opening / closing operation, a valid time signal is output from the game control circuit board 50 for a predetermined time t4 simultaneously with the V winning. Then, when a predetermined time t2 elapses from the time of the V winning, the opening and closing operation of the variable winning ball device 20 in the next round is started. In this case, the output of the jackpot information and the invalidation of the starting ball valid period are continued. Further, the specific ball validity period becomes invalid at the time of winning the V, and becomes valid simultaneously with the start of the big hit opening / closing operation. Also,
The output of the special electric auditors during operation signal is temporarily stopped at the time of the V prize, and is output again after a short delimiting time ta.

However, as in the present embodiment, balls that have the possibility of winning a V are stored (in the embodiment, one stored ball is used, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a plurality of balls can be stored). And the end condition of the round is satisfied (the variable winning ball device 20 is closed) (at the timing when all the winning balls before the V winning are detected by the winning ball detectors 25a and 25b). In a configuration in which a ball is released and a V prize is won, V
Even if the ball is counted as a winning in the next round from the time of winning, it is possible to prevent a ball won during that round from being counted as a winning ball in the next round after the V winning. It should be noted that the timing for releasing the storage is determined after the time that is sufficient for the winning ball detectors 25a and 25b to detect the winning ball immediately before the end condition of the round is satisfied and that the ball reaches the storing unit further has elapsed. You may do it.

As described above, according to the configuration of the present embodiment, the starting ball detectors 5a to 5a for detecting the winning of the hit balls to the starting winning ports 4a to 4c as the starting winning areas provided in the game area 3. The variable winning prize ball device 20 that is controlled to change from a second state (closed state) disadvantageous to the player to a first state (opened state) advantageous to the player by the occurrence of the starting game state based on the ball detection of 5c. And a specific ball detector 48 for detecting a prize of a ball hitting a specific reception port 42 as a specific prize area provided in a prize space of the variable prize ball device 20.
A ball game machine that generates a specific game state on condition of ball detection and changes and controls the variable winning ball device 20 to the first state in a specific mode that is more advantageous to the player than the mode in the starting game mode. A predetermined time t4 after the change control end condition for ending the change control of the variable winning ball device 20 is satisfied.
When the time has elapsed, the ball detection by the specific ball detector 48 is invalidated, and the information output connector 54 as a signal output means for outputting a signal (valid time signal) capable of specifying the predetermined time t4 to the outside. Output terminal 54b (CP
The program may be an output program of an effective time signal controlled by U51, or may include a wiring pattern on a board for outputting a signal, and the connector may not be mounted on the board.) . With this configuration, an effective time signal for specifying a period from when the variable winning ball device 20 is closed to when the ball detection (specific ball valid period) by the specific ball detector 48 is invalidated is transmitted from the ball game machine. By adopting a configuration capable of outputting to the outside, the inspection during that period can be easily performed.

The output terminal 54b of the information output connector 54 may be provided on an information terminal board in which the game control circuit board 50 is formed separately. The information output terminal output to the terminal may be mounted together.

Further, the information output connector 54 outputs a signal capable of specifying the predetermined time t4 to the outside from an output terminal 54b as one output unit.
With this configuration, the predetermined time t4 can be grasped by one signal output from one output unit instead of checking the predetermined time t4 using a plurality of signals output from a plurality of output units. The inspection can be performed more easily.

Further, output terminals 54g to 54i of an information output connector 54 for outputting ball detection by the starting ball detectors 5a to 5c to the outside as information are provided. With this configuration, the starting ball detector 5
If there is a ball detection in a to 5c, the output terminal 5
Since the information is output as information from 4g to 54i, the ball detection by the starting ball detectors 5a to 5c can be easily and accurately inspected. Further, in the present embodiment, since signals are output from the respective starting ball detectors 5a to 5c, it is easy to know which starting ball detector 5a to 5c has detected the starting ball detector. In the present embodiment, the detection signals of the starting ball detectors 5a to 5c are output directly from the output terminals 54g to 54g of the information output connector 54 without the intervention of the CPU 51.
Although it is output from 54i, it may be through the CPU 51.

An information output connector 54 for outputting the detection of the ball by the specific ball detector 48 as information to the outside.
Is provided. With this configuration, when a specific ball detector 48 detects a ball, the fact is output as information from the output terminal 54f, so that the specific ball detector 48 can easily and accurately detect the ball. Can be inspected. Further, in the present embodiment, the detection signal of the specific ball detector 48 is output directly from the output terminal 54f of the information output connector 54 without passing through the CPU 51. However, the detection signal may be passed through the CPU 51.

An output terminal 54d of an information output connector 54 for outputting information indicating that the variable winning ball apparatus 20 is in an open state is provided. With such a configuration, when the variable winning prize ball device 20 is in the open state, the fact is notified to the output terminal 5.
Since the information is output as information from 4d, the variable winning ball device 2
It can be easily and accurately checked that 0 is in the open state. However, the drive signals for the solenoids 24a and 24b may be distributed, and the distributed signals may be output from the output terminal 54d.

Further, an output terminal 54c of an information output connector 54 for outputting information indicating a period during which ball detection by the specific ball detector 48 is valid to the outside is provided. With this configuration, when the period for which the ball detection by the specific ball detector 48 is valid (specific ball valid period) is output as information from the output terminal 54c, the specific ball validity is output. The period can be inspected easily and accurately.

Also, winning ball detectors 25a and 25b for detecting the winning of a hit ball into the winning space of the variable winning ball device 20.
And output terminals 54j and 54k of an information output connector 54 for outputting ball detection by the prize ball detectors 25a and 25b to the outside as information. With this configuration, the winning ball detector 25a / 2
If there is a ball detection at 5b, this is indicated by the output terminal 54j.
Since the information is output from the 54k, the ball detection by the winning ball detectors 25a and 25b can be easily and accurately inspected. Further, in the present embodiment, since the signals are output from the respective winning ball detectors 25a and 25b, it is easy to determine which of the winning ball detectors 25a and 25b has detected the signal. In the present embodiment, the detection signals of the winning ball detectors 25a and 25b are
Although the information is output directly from the output terminals 54j and 54k of the information output connector 54 without the intervention of the PU 51, the information may be transmitted via the CPU 51.

The above embodiment (including modifications)
Does not limit the present invention, and various modifications are possible within the scope of the present invention. For example, a variable winning ball device
There is no particular limitation on the opening and closing, such as those that can win a prize in a closed state, those that open and close forward and backward, and those that open and close by sliding. In the embodiment, the specific game state is generated based on the ball detection (V winning) of the specific ball detector 48. However, if the specific game state is generated on condition of the V winning. Good. For example, V
The configuration may be such that the symbol of the variable display device fluctuates when a prize is won, and a specific game state occurs when the symbol is stopped at the winning symbol. Further, in the case of this configuration, only one V winning opening may be provided so that a ball that has entered the variable winning ball device always wins the V winning opening, or a variable winning ball may be provided. Three winning ports may be provided in the apparatus, and one of them may be a V winning port. In this configuration, establishment of the continuation right of the specific game state may be conditional on the display result of the symbol (derivation of the big hit symbol). In addition, the special ball detector may not be provided, and the winning ball detector may also have the function of the specific ball detector. More specifically, the time is set in advance, and when the winning ball detector detects a winning ball within that time, the winning is determined as a V winning.

Further, the length of the interval times t1 and t2 before the opening of the variable winning prize ball device 20 is not particularly limited, and even if one of such interval times is not provided. Good. The output unit for outputting the valid time signal and the special electric accessory in-operation signal includes:
The present invention is not limited to this, and each signal may be output from a plurality of output units. In addition, the method of outputting the valid time signal and the special electric accessory in-operation signal is not limited, and any method may be used as long as the section can be specified, such as outputting only at the start time and the end time.

Further, the following can be grasped from the embodiments described above. (1) There is provided a winning number counting means for counting the winning number starting from the ball detection of the specific ball detector (with the winning number being 0). With such a configuration, winnings during the interval time can be counted, and by counting correctly, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling distrust. (2) There is a winning ball number display means for displaying the number of winning balls to the variable winning ball device in the specific game state, and the winning ball number displaying means displays based on the count value of the winning number counting means. It is characterized by the following. With such a configuration, even if an interval time is provided from the point in time when the specific ball detector detects a ball to the time when the variable winning ball device changes to the first state, the ball that wins during that interval time is not counted. Since the game is counted and displayed, the player does not lose the image. (3) The continuation right of the specific game state is established on condition that the specific ball detector detects the ball, and a prize ball detector for detecting a ball which has won the variable prize ball device; and the specific ball detection. Storing a ball that can be detected by the container, and when storing, a specific ball storage unit that makes it impossible to win in the specific area,
The specific ball storage unit detects a ball by the specific ball detector after a change control end condition (a round end condition) for ending the change control of the variable winning ball device in the specific game state is satisfied. Before the completion (during the round), after sufficient time has passed for all the winning balls that have been won to be detected by the winning ball detector, the storage of the balls is released and the ball detection of the specific ball detector is performed. It is characterized by With this configuration, it is possible to prevent a ball won during the round from being counted as a winning ball in the next round after the V winning (ball detection by the specific ball detector), and thus the specific ball can be specified. The winning test in the game state can be accurately performed.

[0045]

As apparent from the above description, according to the first aspect of the present invention, the starting ball detector for detecting the winning of a hit ball in the starting winning area provided in the game area is used for ball detection. A variable winning prize ball device that is controlled to change from a second state disadvantageous to the player to a first state advantageous to the player by the occurrence of the starting game state based on the starting gambling state, and provided in a winning space of the variable prize ball device. The specific game state is generated on condition that the ball is detected by the specific ball detector that detects the hitting of the hit ball into the specific winning area, and the variable winning ball is provided in a specific mode which is more advantageous to the player than the mode in the starting game mode. A ball game machine for controlling the change of the device to the first state, wherein the specific ball detector at a time when a predetermined time elapses after a change control end condition for ending the change control of the variable winning ball device is satisfied. Disable ball detection by The specific ball reception control means for, characterized by comprising a signal output means for outputting a signal capable of identifying the predetermined time to an external. With this configuration, the specific ball valid period (ball detection by the specific ball detector) from the time when the special winning opening is closed (when the change control end condition for ending the change control of the variable winning ball device is satisfied).
Is configured to be able to output a signal for specifying a period until the data is invalidated from the ball game machine to the outside, so that the inspection in that period can be easily performed.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, the signal output means outputs a signal capable of specifying the predetermined time from one output unit to the outside. With this configuration, the predetermined time can be grasped by one signal output from one output unit, instead of checking the predetermined time by a plurality of signals output from a plurality of output units. Inspection can be performed easily.

Further, in the invention of claim 3, there is provided a starting ball information output means for outputting ball detection by the starting ball detector as information to the outside. With this configuration, when a ball is detected by the starting ball detector, that fact is output as information from the starting ball information output means, so that ball detection by the starting ball detector can be performed easily and accurately. Can be inspected.

Further, the invention according to claim 4 is characterized in that a specific ball information output means for outputting ball detection by the specific ball detector to the outside as information is provided. With this configuration, when there is a ball detection by the specific ball detector, the fact is output as information from the specific ball information output means, so that the ball detection by the specific ball detector can be performed easily and accurately. Can be inspected.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a variable winning ball device information output means for outputting information indicating that the variable winning ball device is in the first state to the outside. Features. With this configuration, when the variable prize ball device is in the first state, that fact is output as information from the variable prize ball device information output means, so that the variable prize ball device is in the first state. Something can be easily and accurately checked.

In the invention according to claim 6, there is provided a specific ball valid period information output means for outputting information indicating a period during which ball detection by the specific ball detector is valid to the outside. And With this configuration,
During the period in which the ball detection by the specific ball detector is valid (specific ball valid period), the fact is output as information from the specific ball valid period information output means, so that the specific ball valid period can be easily and accurately determined. Can be inspected.

Further, in the invention of claim 7, a prize ball detector for detecting a prize ball hitting the prize space of the variable prize ball device, and the ball detection by the prize ball detector is externally provided as information. And a winning ball information output means for outputting. With this configuration, when there is a ball detected by the prize ball detector, the fact is output as information from the prize ball information output means, so that the ball detection by the prize ball detector can be performed easily and accurately. Can be inspected.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a front view showing a game board according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a front view showing a variable winning ball device.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing various components of the variable winning ball device.

FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing a game control circuit board for controlling various game operations.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing an output control process of a special electric auditors product active signal.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart illustrating an output control process of an effective time signal.

FIG. 7 is a time chart showing an example of output control of an effective time signal, a special electric accessory in-operation signal, and jackpot information.

FIG. 8 is a time chart showing an example of output control of an effective time signal, a special electric accessory in-operation signal, and jackpot information.

FIG. 9 is a time chart showing an example of output control of an effective time signal, a special electric accessory in-operation signal, and jackpot information.

FIG. 10 is a time chart illustrating an example of output control of an effective time signal, a special electric accessory in-operation signal, and jackpot information.

FIG. 11 is a time chart illustrating an example of output control of a valid time signal, a special electric auditors product active signal, and big hit information in a modified example.

FIG. 12 is a time chart showing an example of output control of a valid time signal, a special electric accessory in-operation signal, and jackpot information.

FIG. 13 is a time chart showing an example of output control of an effective time signal, a special electric accessory in-operation signal, and jackpot information.

FIG. 14 is a time chart showing an example of output control of a valid time signal, a special electric auditors product active signal, and big hit information in a modified example.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Gaming board 3 Gaming area 4a-4c Starting winning opening (starting winning area) 5a-5c Starting ball detector 20 Variable winning ball device 22 Upper winning space 23a / 23b Open / close piece 25a / 25b Winning ball detector 28 Winning number display 29 Continuous number display 30 Lower winning space 31 Lower rolling plate 34 Opening / closing plate 36 Rotating drum 39a-39c Permanent magnet 40 Upper rolling plate 42 Specific receiving port (Specific winning area) 43a / 43b Movable member 47 LED display 48 Specific Ball detector 50 Game control circuit board (specific ball reception control means) 51 CPU 52 ROM 53 RAM 54 Information output connector 54b Output terminal (signal output means) 54c Output terminal (specific ball valid period information output means) 54d Output terminal (variable) Winning ball device information output means) 54f Output terminal (specific ball information output means) 54g to 54i Power terminal (starting ball information output means) 54j · 54k output terminal (winning ball information output means)

Claims (7)

[Claims] 1. A start game state based on ball detection of a start ball detector that detects a hit ball in a start prize area provided in a game area, thereby causing a game from a second state disadvantageous to a player. Ball of a specific ball detector which is provided with a variable winning ball device which is controlled to be changed to a first state advantageous to the player, and which detects a winning of a hit ball in a specific winning region provided in a winning space of the variable winning ball device. A ball game machine that generates a specific game state on the condition of detection and changes and controls the variable winning ball device to the first state in a specific mode that is more advantageous to the player than the mode in the start game mode, A specific ball reception control unit that disables ball detection by the specific ball detector when a predetermined time has elapsed after a change control end condition for ending the change control of the variable prize ball device; and specifying the predetermined time. Output possible signals Pinball game machine of a signal output means for, comprising the. 2. The ball game machine according to claim 1, wherein the signal output means outputs a signal that can specify the predetermined time from one output unit to the outside. 3. The ball game machine according to claim 1, further comprising a starting ball information output means for outputting ball detection by said starting ball detector as information to the outside. 4. A bullet according to claim 1, further comprising a specific ball information output means for outputting ball detection by said specific ball detector as information to the outside. Ball game machine. 5. A variable winning ball device information output means for outputting information indicating that the variable winning ball device is in the first state to the outside.
The ball game machine according to any one of claims 4 to 4. 6. A specific ball valid period information output means for outputting information indicating a period in which ball detection by the specific ball detector is valid to the outside. 6. The ball and ball game machine according to any one of 5. 7. A prize ball detector for detecting a prize ball hit into a prize space of the variable prize ball device, and a prize ball information output for outputting ball detection by the prize ball detector to the outside as information. The ball game machine according to any one of claims 1 to 6, further comprising: means.