JP2003117175A - Game machine, computer program, and recording medium - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To realize a pachinko game machine wherein the durability of a prize ball-putting out motor can be increased by suppressing an excessive heating of the prize ball-putting out motor. SOLUTION: A CPU sets the cycle of a driving pulse signal to be applied to the prize ball-putting out motor to be 2.38 times of a normal cycle (a step 68) when a command from a main CPU is received (a step 60), and the command is not a command indicating the generation of a big jackpot (a step 62: No), but is a command indicating the generation of a probability change (a step 64: Yes). Thus, a prize ball-putting out speed during the probability change can be made slower, and the excessive heating of the prize ball-putting out motor can be suppressed.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a gaming machine that pays out a prize medium in accordance with a game result, for example, a pachinko machine that pays out a prize ball when a game ball wins. It is related to the pachinko machine which can raise.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a pachinko machine shown in FIG. 24, for example, is known as a game machine of this type. FIG. 24 is a schematic explanatory view of a conventional pachinko machine seen from the front. When the game ball shot by operating the operation handle 501 provided on the pachinko machine 500 passes through the normal symbol operation gate 502, the normal symbol display device 503 composed of three LEDs emitting red or green blinks. To start. Then, after a lapse of a predetermined time, the blinking of the three LEDs stops, and the combination of the emission colors of the three LEDs (normal pattern) at that time becomes a hit in the case of the predetermined combination, and the normal electric accessory 504 is Open both wings. Then, the game ball is an ordinary electric accessory 504 with both wings open, or the first-type starting opening 5
When the player wins the prize 05, the symbol display device 506 starts scrolling up and down a plurality of symbols (for example, 0 to 9) in three horizontal positions on the screen. Then, after a lapse of a predetermined time, scrolling at three positions is stopped, and when three stop symbols at that time are big hit symbols (for example, 777 as shown in FIG. 24), a big hit occurs, and the door-type opening / closing member 507 is The opening operation is performed, and the special winning opening 508 is opened. When a game ball wins the big winning opening 508, the winning ball 1
A predetermined number (for example, 15) of prize balls are paid out to the upper tray 510 for each piece. Whether the number of winning balls that have won the special winning opening 508 reaches a predetermined number (for example, 10) or a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) elapses after the special winning opening 508 is opened. When the above condition is satisfied, the opening / closing member 507 is closed to cause the special winning opening 50.
8 closes. In addition, the game ball that has won the special winning opening 508 is a specific area 509 provided inside the special winning opening 508.
After passing through, the right to open the special winning opening 508 continuously occurs. In this way, from the opening of the special winning opening 508 to the closing of the opening is one round, and the game ball is in the specific area 5
It is possible to play a plurality of rounds (for example, 15 rounds) on condition that the game passes through 09. Further, when the big hit symbol is a specific symbol (for example, an odd number), the next game after the big hit game is finished is changed to a so-called probability change, which is a game state with a high probability of a big hit. At this time, the normal symbol display device 5
Since the time required from 03 to start blinking until it is stopped is shortened, the probability that the normal symbol will hit per unit time increases accordingly, so the ordinary electric accessory 504 opens per unit time. The number of operations increases.

By the way, as for the total number of prize balls to be paid out when a big hit occurs, 15 prize balls are paid out per prize ball into the special winning opening 508, and a game is played up to a maximum of 15 rounds. , 50 big winning holes in each round
If 8 wins 10 prizes, 15 x 10 x 1
5 = 2,250. The prize ball payout motor for paying out the prize balls pays out the prize balls at a payout speed of about 15 pieces / sec.
When the operation of paying out 15 prize balls in a single operation is continuously performed, the operation of paying out the next 15 balls is performed after a pause time of about 0.3 seconds. That is, when 2,250 prize balls are paid out, the total time during which the prize ball payout motor is operating is (2,250 / 15) × 1 second = 150 seconds (2 minutes 30 seconds). Become. Considering that continuous driving raises the temperature of the prize ball payout motor and lowers the durability, it is preferable to lengthen the rest time, but if it is too long, all prize balls will be paid out in the case of a big hit. Since the time becomes long and the payout of prize balls continues for a long time even after finishing all the big hit rounds, the above-mentioned short time of about 0.3 seconds is kept.

[0004]

By the way, in a normal game in which the probability does not change, the number of winnings in the first-type starting opening 505 or the opened ordinary electric accessory 504 is 3 to 6 per minute on average. However, if the probability changes, the number of times that the ordinary electric auditors compo- nent 504 is opened increases as described above. Therefore, the number of prizes for the first-type starting port 505 or the opened ordinary electric auditors compo The number is 10 to 15, which is about 2 to 3 times that of the normal case. In other words, in the case of a game that has changed probabilistically, the first
Since the number of winnings in the seed starting port 505 or the open ordinary electric accessory 504 is increased by about 2 to 3 times, the operating time per unit time of the prize ball payout motor becomes longer accordingly.
There is a problem that the natural cooling time of the prize ball payout motor cannot be sufficiently secured. In addition, the interval at which big hits occur is about 40 minutes in the normal time, while it is about 10 minutes in the probability variation.
This is a minute, which is about 1/4 of the normal time. In other words, in the case of a game that changes probabilistically, the interval of big hits is about 1/4 shorter than in the case of a normal game, so there is a problem that the natural cooling time of the prize ball payout motor cannot be sufficiently secured. . As described above, the conventional pachinko machine has a problem that durability may decrease due to excessive heat generation of the prize ball payout motor.

Therefore, the present invention realizes a gaming machine (pachinko machine) capable of enhancing the durability of the prize medium payout means by suppressing excessive heat generation of the prize medium payout means (prize ball payout motor). With the goal.

[0006]

In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, the present invention according to claim 1 to claim 15 pays a prize medium based on the occurrence of a predetermined game result. The technical means is provided that includes a prize medium payout means for giving out, and a changing means for detecting the game state and changing the payout speed of the prize medium payout means in accordance with the detected game state.

In other words, since the gaming state can be detected and the payout speed of the prize medium payout means can be changed in accordance with the detected game state, the heat generation amount of the prize medium payout means due to the payout of the prize medium can be changed to the game state. Can be adjusted accordingly. Therefore, by suppressing excessive heat generation of the prize medium payout means, it is possible to realize a gaming machine capable of improving the durability of the prize medium payout means.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the first aspect, the number of award media that a player can obtain within a predetermined time period differs depending on the gaming state, and the changing means, The technical means of changing the payout speed of the award medium payout means so that the number of award media paid out by the award media payout means per unit time is approximated between different game states.

That is, when the number of prize media obtainable by a player within a predetermined time differs depending on the game state, the number of prize media paid out per unit time by the prize medium payout means varies between game states. Since the payout speed of the prize medium payout means can be changed so as to approximate, the heat generation amount of the prize medium payout means due to the payout of the prize medium can be adjusted so as to approximate between the gaming states. Therefore, even if the amount of heat generated by the prize medium payout means is increased in a certain gaming state, the overall amount of heat generated can be reduced by reducing the amount of heat generated in other gaming states. It is possible to realize a gaming machine that can improve the durability of the medium payout means.

According to a third aspect of the invention, in the gaming machine according to the first or second aspect, a lottery is performed to determine whether or not the gaming state changes to a first gaming state advantageous to the player. A technique that includes one lottery means, and the changing means changes the payout speed in the gaming state other than the first gaming state to a payout speed slower than the payout rate in the first gaming state. Use the appropriate means.

That is, in the first game state that is advantageous to the player, the total time for which the prize medium payout means operates increases, and the amount of heat generated by the prize medium payout means also increases, but the game is not in the first game state. Since the payout speed in the state can be changed to the payout speed slower than the payout speed in the first gaming state, the total amount of heat generated through the first gaming state and the case not in the first gaming state can be reduced. You can

According to the invention described in claim 4, in the gaming machine described in claim 3, there is a lottery result that the game state is changed by the first lottery means to the first game state. It is equipped with a second lottery means for lottery whether or not to change to a second gaming state that is likely to occur, and the changing means, in the case of the first gaming state in the second gaming state. A technical means of changing the payout speed to a payout speed slower than the payout speed in the first gaming state is used.

That is, the second easy to change to the first gaming state
In the game state, the total time for which the prize medium payout means operates becomes longer than that in the first game state, and the heat generation amount of the prize medium payout means also increases, but the payout speed in the first game state is set to the second value. Since the payout speed can be changed to be slower than the payout speed in the gaming state, the total amount of heat generated through the first gaming state and the second gaming state can be reduced.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to any one of the first to fourth aspects, the changing means changes the number of the prize media to be paid out per unit time. Therefore, a technical means of changing the payout speed is used.

That is, the amount of heat generated by the prize medium payout means can be adjusted by changing the number of the prize media paid out per unit time. For example, when the number of award media to be continuously paid out is large, the number of award media to be paid out per unit time is reduced to suppress a rapid increase in the heat generation amount of the award media payout means due to the payout operation. You can For example, the payout speed of 15 pieces / second is reduced to 10 pieces / second.

According to a sixth aspect of the invention, in the gaming machine according to any one of the first to fifth aspects, the changing means pays out the prize medium in the middle of paying out a predetermined number of prize media. A technical means of providing a non-operating pause time and changing the payout speed by changing the pause time is used.

That is, the amount of heat generated by the prize medium payout means can be adjusted by providing a pause time during which the payout medium is stopped during the payout of the prize medium and changing the pause time. For example, if the pause time is made longer in response to an increase in the number of prize media to be continuously paid out, it is possible to suppress a rapid increase in the heat generation amount of the prize medium payout means due to continuous payout of the prize media. .

According to a seventh aspect of the invention, in the gaming machine according to any one of the first to sixth aspects, the changing means changes the number of award media continuously paid out by changing the number of award media. The technical means of changing the payout speed is used.

That is, since the number of prize media to be continuously paid out can be changed, it is possible to adjust the heat generation amount of the prize media payout means by the continuous payout of prize media. For example, if you reduce the number of prize media to be paid out continuously,
It is possible to suppress a rapid increase in the amount of heat generated by the prize medium payout means due to continuous payout of the prize media.

According to an eighth aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to any one of the first to seventh aspects, the first time interval at which the predetermined game result occurs is measured.
The measuring means is provided, and the changing means uses a technical means of changing the payout speed in accordance with the time interval measured by the first measuring means.

In other words, the shorter the time interval in which the predetermined game result, which is the trigger for the prize medium payout means to pay out the prize medium, is, the shorter the natural cooling time of the heat generated in the prize medium payout means is. , If the time interval at which a predetermined game result occurs is measured and the payout speed is changed corresponding to the measured time interval, the natural cooling time of the heat generated in the prize medium payout means can be adjusted. it can. For example, 5
When the game result that individual prize media are paid out occurs consecutively within 2 seconds, the payout speed of the prize media is reduced from 15 pieces / second to 10 pieces / second.

According to a ninth aspect of the invention, in the gaming machine according to any one of the first to eighth aspects, there is provided a second measuring means for measuring an interval at which the first gaming state occurs. It is provided, and the changing means uses a technical means of changing the payout speed in accordance with the time interval measured by the second measuring means.

In other words, in the first game state which is advantageous to the player, the operating time of the prize medium payout means also becomes long, and the amount of heat generated in the prize medium payout means increases as compared with the case where the first game state is not achieved. , Further, the shorter the generation interval of the first game state, the shorter the time for naturally cooling the heat generated in the prize medium payout means, but the payout speed is changed in accordance with the generation interval of the first game state. However, since the amount of heat generated by the prize medium payout means can be adjusted, the same adjustment as the adjustment of the natural cooling time can be performed. For example, in the case where the payout speed of the prize medium is 15 pieces / sec when the occurrence interval of the first gaming state is 1 hour, the occurrence interval of the first gaming state is 40.
When it is as short as a minute, the payout speed is reduced to 10 pieces / second.

According to a tenth aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to any one of the first to ninth aspects,
The third measuring means for measuring the interval at which the second game state occurs is provided, and the changing means changes the payout speed in accordance with the time interval measured by the third measuring means. Use the technical means of doing.

That is, in the second game state in which it is easy to change to the first game state which is advantageous to the player, the operating time of the prize medium payout means becomes longer than that in the first game state, and the prize medium payout means is obtained. The amount of heat generated is greater than that in the first gaming state, and the shorter the interval between occurrences of the second gaming state, the shorter the time for naturally cooling the heat generated in the prize medium payout means, Since the payout speed can be changed corresponding to the occurrence interval of the second game state and the heat generation amount itself of the prize medium payout means can be adjusted, the same adjustment as the adjustment of the natural cooling time can be performed. For example, in the case where the payout speed of the prize medium is 15 pieces / sec in the case where the occurrence interval of the second game state is 1 hour, and the occurrence interval of the second game state is shortened to 40 minutes, the payout is performed. The speed is reduced to 10 pieces / second.

According to an eleventh aspect of the invention, in the gaming machine according to any one of the first to tenth aspects, the number of award mediums paid out within a predetermined time by the award medium payout means is counted. The changing means uses a technical means of changing the payout speed according to the number of prize media counted by the counting means.

That is, since the amount of heat generated by the award medium payout means changes depending on the number of award media paid out within a predetermined time, the number of award media is counted, and the payout speed corresponding to the counted number of award media. The amount of heat generated by the prize medium payout means can be adjusted by changing

According to a twelfth aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to any one of the first to eleventh aspects, the award medium payout means uses a motor that is rotated by pulse control to obtain the award medium. The technical means of paying out is used.

In other words, the motor that rotates by pulse control can change the rotation speed by changing the cycle of the pulse signal, so that the prize medium payout for changing the payout speed of the prize medium according to the gaming state. This is because it is preferable as a means.

According to a thirteenth aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to any one of the first to twelfth aspects, a measuring means for measuring the temperature of the motor is provided, and the changing means is The technical means of changing the payout speed according to the temperature measured by the measuring means is used.

That is, since the temperature of the motor for paying out the award medium changes in accordance with the payout speed, the temperature of the motor should be measured and the payout speed should be changed in accordance with the measured temperature. Thereby, the heat generation amount of the prize medium payout means can be controlled with high accuracy. In addition, the temperature of the motor changes depending on the temperature of the environment in which the gaming machine is placed, in addition to the payout speed of the prize medium, but since the temperature of the motor itself is directly measured, it may be affected by the environmental temperature. Absent.

According to a fourteenth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a computer program for causing a computer to function as a game machine having a prize medium payout means for paying out a prize medium based on occurrence of a predetermined game result, wherein a game state is provided. And a technical program called a computer program for executing a process including a changing process for changing the payout speed of the prize medium payout means in accordance with the detected game state.

That is, since the gaming machine according to claim 1 functions by a CPU (computer) incorporated in the gaming machine as described in an embodiment of the invention described later, the computer program is stored in a ROM. The game machine can be made to function by being stored in a recording medium such as the above, and the CPU executing the stored computer program.

In a fifteenth aspect of the present invention, a recording medium on which a computer program for causing a computer to operate a game machine having a prize medium payout means for paying out a prize medium based on the occurrence of a predetermined game result is recorded. A recording medium in which a computer program for detecting a game state and executing a process including a changing process for changing the payout speed of the prize medium payout means in accordance with the detected game state is referred to as a recording medium. Use technical means.

That is, a game machine that functions by using a computer, for example, has a computer program C stored in a recording medium such as a ROM provided in a pachinko machine as described in an embodiment of the invention described later.
Since it functions by being executed by a PU (computer), the game machine according to claim 1 can be caused to function by using the recording medium.

[0036]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION Embodiments of a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. In each of the embodiments described below, a pachinko machine of the first type will be described as an example of a gaming machine according to the present invention. <First Embodiment> [Overall Main Configuration] First, the main configuration of a pachinko machine according to this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 1 is a perspective explanatory view showing the appearance of the pachinko machine. The pachinko machine 1 is provided with a front frame 2 that can be opened and closed, and a glass frame 4 is attached to the front frame 2 so that the glass frame 4 can be opened and closed.
On the right side of the front frame 2, a keyhole 3 into which a key for opening and closing the glass frame 4 is inserted is provided. A game board 5 is provided inside the glass frame 4, and a firing handle 15 for operating a launching device (not shown) for firing a game ball to the game board 5 is provided on the lower right side of the front frame 2. It is rotatably attached.
Below the glass frame 4, prize balls to which prize balls and rental balls are supplied.
A ball rental supply port 6a is formed, and on the supply side of the prize ball / ball rental supply port 6a, a prize ball or a ball supplied from the ball / ball rental supply port 6a is stored. The upper tray 6 is attached. Below the upper tray 6 is the upper tray 6
The discharge port 7a is formed to discharge the prize balls that have flowed in excess of the number that can be accommodated and the game balls discharged from the upper tray 6 by operating the upper tray ball removing lever 6b. Outlet 7
On the discharge side of a, a lower tray 7 for storing the game balls discharged from the discharge port 7a is provided. A frame lamp 9 is provided above the game board 5, and an ashtray 7b is provided on the left side of the lower tray 7.

[Main Structure of Game Board 5] Next, the main structure of the game board 5 will be described with reference to the front explanatory view of FIG. 2 showing it. At the center of the game board 5, the center case 3
0 is provided. The center case 30 has a winning entrance 31 and an ordinary symbol display device 34 including three LEDs.
And, the normal symbol memory display LED35 that displays the number of times this normal symbol display device 34 can be started by four LEDs
And a special symbol control device 32 for displaying a plurality of special symbols and a background image on the liquid crystal. Decorative windmills 46 decorated with LEDs are provided above both sides of the center case 30, respectively. Decorative windmill 46 on the right
In the diagonally lower right, the normal symbol operating right gate 25 for operating the normal symbol display device 34 is provided, and in the diagonally lower left of the left decorative wind turbine 46, the same normal symbol operating left gate 26 is provided. Has been. Center case 30
Wind turbines 24 are installed below both sides of
The right winning opening 12 is provided below the right windmill 24, and the left winning opening 13 is provided below the left windmill 24. To the right of the right winning opening 12, right sleeve winning opening 22
The left sleeve winning opening 23 is provided to the left of the left winning opening 13. Below the center case 30, a first type starting port 27 having a function of operating the special symbol control device 32 is provided, and the first type starting port 2 is provided.
At the bottom of 7, a normal electric accessory 28 that opens both wings when the stop symbol of the normal symbol display device 34 hits and becomes a symbol is provided. Normal electric accessory 28 with both wings open,
Like the first type starting port 27, it has a function of starting the special symbol control device 32.

Below the center case 30, there is provided a variable winning device 40 which operates when the definite symbols in the three display areas of the special symbol control device 32 become a big hit symbol. A plate-like opening / closing member 43 that opens to open the special winning opening 41 when the big hit occurs is attached to the variable winning device 40 so as to be opened and closed like a door. The lower right winning opening 14 is provided on the right side of the variable winning apparatus 40, and the lower left winning opening 44 is provided on the left side of the variable winning apparatus 40. In addition, inside the variable winning device 40,
A specific area having a function of continuously opening and closing the opening / closing member 43, and a specific area switch (indicated by reference numeral 42a in FIG. 6) for detecting a game ball passing through the specific area are provided. In addition, the game board 5 is attached with a rail 16 for guiding the shot game balls to the game area, and at the upper part of the game board 5, a corner decoration 11 for decorating both left and right upper corners with LEDs or the like. Side decorations 2 are provided on the left and right sides of the game board 5 and are decorated with LEDs or the like.
0 is provided for each. Furthermore, on the game board 5,
An out port 45 is provided for collecting game balls that have not been won as out balls. Then, many nails (not shown) are driven into the game board 5, and the game balls shot on the game board 5 fall while dancing between the nails, and each prize hole and the first kind start. It is won in the mouth 27, passes through the normal symbol operation gates 25 and 26, or is collected from the outlet 45.

[Main Structure of Back Set] Next, the main structure of the back set of the pachinko machine 10 will be described with reference to FIG. 3 showing it. A tank 66 is provided above the back setting mechanism plate 90 of the pachinko machine body 93. The tank 66 stores game balls to be prize balls and ball rental balls, and receives supply of game balls from a ball supply path installed on the upper part of an island (not shown). A tank rail 67 is attached to the lower portion of the tank 66. The tank rail 67 is inclined slightly downward to the right, and a game ball guide rail 68 is connected to the right end of the tank rail 67. That is, the game balls stored in the tank 66 are rolled on the tank rail 67 and guided to the game ball guide rail 68. The prize ball unit 62 is provided below the game ball guide rail 68, and the ball rental unit 63 is provided below the prize ball unit 62. Inside the game ball guide rail 68, although not shown, three rails are formed vertically. Two of the three rails are connected to the prize ball unit 62.
The article is connected to the ball rental unit 63. Inside the game ball guide rail 68, prize ball out detection switches 64, 65
And a ball rental detection switch 61. The prize ball loss detection switches 64 and 65 and the ball rental loss detection switch 61 detect a ball clogging or an abnormality in the flow of the balls due to the inclusion of dust or the like. In addition, the award winning ball detection switches 64 and 65 and the ball rental detecting switch 61
, The push plate is tiltably provided in the corresponding rail, and when the push plate pushed by the game ball flowing down in the rail returns to the position before being pushed, the switching operation is performed and the ball shortage is detected. . Further, below the back setting mechanism plate 90, there is provided a full trough 69 for accommodating the prize balls that reach the upper part of the discharge port 7a (FIG. 1) when the lower tray 7 is filled with the prize balls. The full tub 69 is provided with a full detection switch 72. Full detection switch 7
In No. 2, a push plate is tiltably provided in a full tub 69, and when the push plate is pushed by a prize ball housed in the full tub 69, a switching operation is performed to detect full.

(Structure of Prize Ball Unit 62) The structure of the prize ball unit 62 will be described with reference to FIGS. 4 and 5. FIG. 4 (A) is an explanatory view showing the internal structure of the prize ball unit 62, and FIG. 4 (B) is AA of FIG. 4 (A).
FIG. FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing a state in which the housing 62d is removed from the prize ball unit shown in FIG. FIG. 5 (A) is an explanatory view showing a state in which the prize balls are paid out from one of the two exits for paying out the prize balls, and FIG. 5 (B) shows that the prize balls are paid out from the other exit. It is explanatory drawing which shows a mode that it is paid out. The prize ball unit 62 is provided with a housing 62d.
A collection gutter 62e for collecting and arranging the prize balls P to be paid out is provided in d. This gutter 62e is
It communicates with the two rails. Also, the housing 6
2d is provided with a prize ball payout motor 62c, and at the tip of a motor shaft 62f thereof, a sending member 6 for sending out the prize balls P arranged in the collecting gutter 62e downward.
2g is attached. The delivery member 62g is formed in a worm gear shape and has a prize ball payout motor 62c.
When is rotated, the delivery member 62g is rotated and the prize ball P is delivered downward. As shown in FIG. 5 (A), one prize ball P is delivered per half rotation of the delivery member 62g, and as shown in FIG. 5 (B), one more prize ball P is provided. Sent out. That is, two prize balls are paid out per one rotation of the delivery member 62g. The prize balls P paid out from the prize ball unit 62 are discharged to the upper tray 6 (FIG. 1).

On the right side of the delivery member 62g, a prize ball payout sensor 62a for detecting a prize ball delivered by the delivery member 62g is provided.
On the left side of, a prize ball payout sensor 62b for detecting a prize ball sent by the sending member 62g is provided. The prize ball sent out when the sending-out member 62g makes a half rotation is detected by one prize ball payout sensor, and the prize ball sent out when the sending member 62g makes another half turn is detected by the other prize ball payout sensor. . In other words, the prize balls delivered by the delivery member 62g are alternately detected by the prize ball payout sensors 62a and 62b. Also, FIG.
As shown in, the prize-ball payout sensors 62a and 62b are electrically connected to the main board 100 and the payout control board 200, respectively. That is, the prize ball payout sensors 62a, 62
The prize ball payout sensor signal output from b is the main board 100.
And the payout control board 200, respectively.

[Electrical Configuration of Pachinko Machine 1] Next, the main electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. 6, which shows it in blocks. The pachinko machine 1 is provided with a main board 100, and a microprocessor 110 is mounted on the main board 100. The microprocessor 110 determines whether or not it is a big hit, determination of winning,
A main CPU 112 that executes main control of a game such as counting the number of winnings to the special winning opening 41 and control of a round in a big hit game, and a computer program for the main CPU 112 to execute various controls are recorded. ROM114 and the game ball is the first type starting port 27
A RAM 116 for temporarily storing the detection result of passing the game, various data generated during a game such as winning, a computer program read from the ROM 114, and the like is mounted. The following components are electrically connected to the main board 100. The game ball is the first type starting port 27
First-type starting opening switch 27 for detecting passage through
a, a special symbol control device 32, a lamp control device 300 for controlling LEDs and lamps, a power supply board 74, a payout control board 200 for controlling payout of prize balls, a voice control device 79 for controlling sound effects during a game, etc. Game frame information terminal board 5 for transmitting game board information regarding winning, winning patterns, reach patterns, big hits, big hit symbols, etc. to a computer (not shown) provided in a management room of a pachinko hall
2, a board surface relay board 51 and a game frame relay board 53.

The payout control board 200 is equipped with a microprocessor 210 which operates by inputting a control command sent from the main board 100. The microprocessor 210 has a sub CPU for controlling payout of prize balls and the like.
212, a ROM 214 in which various control programs for the sub CPU 212 to execute control such as payout of prize balls are recorded, and a control program read from the ROM 214 when the sub CPU 212 executes various control programs or during a game The RAM 216 that temporarily stores various data such as the number of winnings and the number of prize balls that are generated. Further, the payout control board 200 includes a power supply board 74 and a firing motor drive board 1 for driving the firing motor 15e.
5c, game frame information terminal board 52 and payout relay board 55
Are electrically connected. Firing motor drive board 15c
From the firing motor drive board 15c to the firing motor 15e
A firing switch 15d for outputting a drive signal to is connected to. To the game frame relay board 53, a full detection switch 72, award ball detection switches 64 and 65, and a sensor relay board 54 are electrically connected. The sensor relay board 54 is electrically connected to the prize ball payout sensors 62a and 62b provided in the prize ball unit 62 and the payout relay board 55. The payout relay substrate 55 is electrically connected to the ball-rental-end detection switch 61, the prize-ball payout motor 62c, and the ball-rental unit 63.

The board relay board 51 has an ordinary electric accessory 28.
Ordinary electric accessory solenoid 28a for driving, a normal symbol display device 34, a normal gate actuation right gate switch 25a for detecting a game ball passing through the right gate 25, a normal symbol actuation left for detecting a game ball passing through the left gate 26 The gate switch 26a, the big winning opening switch 41a for detecting the game ball winning the big winning opening 41, the right sleeve winning opening switch 22a for detecting the gaming ball winning the right sleeve winning opening 22, the left sleeve winning opening 2
Left sleeve winning opening switch 23 that detects the game ball that won 3
a, a right winning opening switch 12a for detecting a gaming ball winning the right winning opening 12, a left winning opening switch 13a for detecting a gaming ball winning the left winning opening 13, and a gaming ball winning for the lower right winning opening 14 The lower right winning opening switch 14a, the lower left winning opening switch 44a which detects the game ball winning the left lower winning opening 44, the winning entrance switch 31a which detects the gaming ball winning the winning entrance 31, and the special winning opening relay board 50 Is. The special winning area relay board 50 has a specific area switch 42
a, a specific area solenoid 42b that drives a member that changes the specific area, and a special winning opening solenoid 41b that drives the opening / closing member 43 are electrically connected. Power board 7
4 is electrically connected to the CR connection board 56, and C
The R connection board 56 is electrically connected to a device outside game machine portion 71 including a frequency display board for displaying the remaining frequency of the prepaid card and a device for reading the prepaid card. The power supply board 74 is AC24V (50Hz / 60
(Hz) from the main power source 70 to supply necessary power to each substrate and device.

[Prize ball payout motor drive circuit] Next, the prize ball payout motor drive circuit will be described with reference to FIG. Figure 7
FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing, in blocks, the connection relationship between the main CPU 112, the sub CPU 212, the prize ball payout motor drive circuit, and the prize ball payout motor. In this embodiment, a 4-phase stepping motor having phases A to D is used as the prize ball payout motor. The prize ball payout motor drive circuit 80 is
A CPU 81, a RAM 82, a ROM 83, a pulse generation circuit 84, and a drive circuit 85 are provided. CPU 81
Are electrically connected to the main CPU 112 and the sub CPU 212, and the drive circuit 85 is electrically connected to the prize ball payout motor 62c. The drive circuit 85 is electrically connected to the pulse generation circuit 84, and the pulse generation circuit 84 is electrically connected to the CPU 81. The prize ball payout motor 62c is supplied with driving power from a DC 32V power supply 74a.

The main CPU 112 transmits to the CPU 81 a command indicating the lottery result indicating whether or not it is a big hit. Also,
The main CPU 112 transmits to the CPU 81 a command indicating a lottery result indicating whether or not the gaming state in which a big jackpot is likely to occur is changed, that is, whether or not the probability is changed. CPU
81 receives the command transmitted from the main CPU 112, analyzes the received command, determines the cycle of the drive pulse based on the analysis result, and instructs the pulse generation circuit 84 on the determined cycle. The pulse generation circuit 84 generates a drive pulse signal of the designated cycle and outputs it to the drive circuit 85. The drive circuit 85 sequentially applies the input drive pulse signals to the A-phase to the D-phase of the prize ball payout motor 62c. As a result, the A-phase to the D-phase of the prize ball payout motor 62c are sequentially excited and rotate at the rotation speed corresponding to the cycle of the drive pulse signal.

[Method of Setting Cycle of Drive Pulse Signal] Next, a method of setting the cycle of the drive pulse signal will be described. The total amount of the load applied to the prize ball payout motor 62c per unit time is the largest when the jackpot pays out a large amount of prize balls, and the heat generation amount of the prize ball payout motor 62c sharply increases. Therefore, in order to prevent deterioration of durability due to excessive heat generation of the prize ball payout motor 62c, after the final round of the big hit is finished, the total amount of the load applied to the prize ball payout motor 62c is reduced and cooled. It is preferable. However, in the high probability state, the prize ball payout motor 62c operates more times than in the normal probability state. In the high probability state, since the fluctuation time of the ordinary symbol is short, the number of times the lottery result of the ordinary symbol is issued per unit time is large. In other words, the number of times the normal electric accessory 28 opens both wings and the number of prizes to the normal electric accessory 28 increases accordingly, so that the number of times the prize ball payout motor 62c operates. Will increase. Therefore, in order to reduce the total amount of load applied to the prize ball payout motor 62c in the high probability state in which no big hit occurs, the payout speed of the prize ball payout motor 62c in the high probability state may be slowed down. I found out. Therefore, in order to obtain the payout speed, the present inventors have examined the difference in the number of times of winning in the first-class starting opening 27 or the ordinary electric auditors product 28 with both wings open at the normal probability and the high probability. In addition, it is assumed that the number of prize balls per winning number 1 for the first type starting opening 27 or the ordinary electric accessory 28 with both wings open is 5. FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram showing the occurrence intervals of the big hits in comparison between the normal probability and the high probability.

(B) The average of the intervals of occurrence of the big hits is about 40 minutes at the time of normal probability (when it does not change to a probable change), and about 10 minutes at the time of high probability (when it changes to a probable change).
It was a minute. At the normal probability time, if the number of winnings to the first type starting opening 27 or the ordinary electric accessory 28 with both wings open is 5 per minute when no big hit has occurred, the big probability occurrence at the normal probability time is The interval, that is, the number of winnings for the first type starting opening 27 or the ordinary electric accessory 28 with both wings open during 40 minutes of a normal game that is not a big hit is 5 × 40 = 200. If this is converted into a prize in which 15 prize balls are paid out, then 200 × 5/15 = about 67. Converting this to the number of winnings per minute, 67/40 = about 1.68 (1 formula)

(B) At a high probability, if the number of winnings to the first-class starting port 27 or the ordinary electric accessory 28 with both wings open is 12 per minute when no big hit occurs, it is high. The occurrence interval of the big hits at the time of probability, that is, the number of winnings to the first-type starting opening 27 or the ordinary electric auditors' products 28 with both wings open in 10 minutes of a normal game that is not a big hit is 12 × 10 = 120. When this is converted into a prize for paying out 15 prize balls, it is 120 × 5/15 = 40. Converting this to the number of prizes per minute, 40/10 = 4 (2 formula) (C) Therefore, the number of prizes per minute at the normal probability and the prize per minute at the high probability The ratio with the number is 1.68: 4 (Equation 3).

In other words, the load on the prize ball payout motor 62c when the big hit game is not performed is 4 / 1.68 = about 2.38 times at the high probability at the normal probability. In other words, if you are not playing the jackpot at a high probability,
If the prize balls are paid out at a payout speed that is 2.38 times slower than the payout speed of the prize balls when a big hit game is not performed at the normal probability, the load on the prize ball payout motor 62c at the high probability. Can be brought closer to the total amount of load on the prize ball payout motor 62c at the normal probability. Therefore, at a high probability, there is no possibility that the load on the prize ball payout motor 62c is increased and the prize ball payout motor 62c is excessively heated, and the durability of the prize ball payout motor 62c is deteriorated.

[Cycle of Drive Pulse Signal] Next, the cycle of the drive pulse signal will be described with reference to FIG. Figure 8
The pulse generation circuit 84 shown in FIG.
It is explanatory drawing of the drive pulse generated when controlling the rotation speed of 2c to V1-V4. The drive pulse generated in the pulse generation circuit 84 differs depending on the rotation speed of the prize ball payout motor 62c. The rotation speed at the normal probability is V1, and the cycle is T. Also, the rotation speed at high probability is V
4 and the period is 2.38T. That is, the rotation speed V4 at the high probability is 2.3 of the rotation speed V1 at the normal probability.
It is set as late as 1/8. As a result, as described above, the total amount of the load applied to the prize ball payout motor 62c at the high probability is calculated as the total amount of the load applied to the prize ball payout motor 62c at the normal probability.
It is possible to approach the total amount of load on c.

[Main Flow of Game] Next, the main flow of the game will be described with reference to FIGS. 9 to 11. Figure 9
4 is a flowchart showing a flow of a first-type starting opening process executed by the main CPU 112. Figure 10 shows the main C
It is a flow chart which shows the flow of special design control which PU112 performs. FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the flow of the prize ball payout speed control executed by the CPU 81. In the following description, the number to be reserved means that the game ball wins the first-class starting opening 27 or the opened normal electric auditors product 28 while the special symbol control device 32 variably displays the special symbol. , Means the number stored as the number of winnings. (First-class starting opening processing) The game ball wins the first-class starting opening 27 (Fig. 2) or wins the opened normal electric accessory 28 (Fig. 2), and the first-class starting opening switch 27a (Fig. When 6) is turned on, the main CPU 112 detects the voltage change of the input port connected to the first type starting opening switch 27a, so that the first type starting opening switch 27a is turned on.
It is detected (step 10 in FIG. 9: Yes).
Subsequently, when the number of holdings U1 is less than “4” (step 12: Yes), the main CPU 112 adds “1” to the number of holdings U1 (step 14) and adds one to the count value counted by the jackpot counter. Get (step 16),
The acquired count value is temporarily stored in the RAM 116 (step 18). The jackpot counter is a counter that counts a predetermined number, for example, a total of 256 from 0 to 255. In addition, the above-mentioned first type starting port processing,
It is executed by a computer program stored in the ROM 114.

(Special symbol control) The main CPU 112,
Whether or not a control command for controlling the special symbol control device 32 is output to the special symbol control device 32, that is, whether or not the special symbol is changing (step 20 of FIG. 10), it is changing. If not (step 20:
No), it is determined whether the number U1 of reservations is "1" or more (step 22). Subsequently, the main CPU 112 determines that the number U1 of reservations is “1” or more (step 2
2: Yes), "1" is subtracted from the number U1 of reservations (step 24). Subsequently, the main CPU 112 reads the count value temporarily stored in the RAM 116 in step 18 (FIG. 9) of the first-type starting opening process (step 2).
6). Subsequently, the main CPU 112 determines whether the probability variation flag indicating that the probability variation is set is set (whether the probability variation flag is 1 or 0) (step 2
8).

If the probability variation flag is set (step 28: Yes), the jackpot value set at the time of high probability in the jackpot value table is referred to (step 3).
0), it is determined whether or not it is a big hit based on whether or not the same big hit value as the count value read in step 26 is set (step 32). For example, the count values read in step 26 are "7", "17", "77",
If it is any of the five of "177" and "277", it is determined as a big hit (step 32: Ye.
s). If the probability variation flag is not set (step 28: No), the jackpot value set at the normal probability of the jackpot value table is referred to (step 3
4) Based on whether or not the same big hit value as the count value read in step 26 is set, it is determined whether or not it is a big hit (step 32). For example, when the count value read in step 26 is "7", it is determined that it is a big hit (step 32: Yes).

Subsequently, when the main CPU 112 determines that it is a big hit (step 32: Yes), it sets a big hit flag indicating the occurrence of the big hit, and sends a command indicating that the big hit flag has been set to the prize ball payout motor drive circuit. 8
0 to the CPU 81 (step 36). Subsequently, the main CPU 112 refers to the big hit symbol table to select a big hit symbol (step 38), and determines whether or not the selected big hit symbol is a probability variation symbol (step 4).
0). Here, if it is a probability variation pattern (step 40:
Yes), the probability variation flag is set, and a command indicating that the probability variation flag is set is transmitted to the CPU 81 (step 42). Further, when the main CPU 112 determines that it is not a big hit (step 32: No), it refers to the lost symbol table and selects a lost symbol (step 44). In addition, the jackpot symbol table is a plurality of random numbers,
For example, 0-9 and several jackpots, for example, 000-
999 are respectively associated with each other, and the jackpot pattern associated with the random number selected by the main CPU 112 is selected. The lost symbol table is also configured by associating a plurality of random numbers, for example, 0-9 with a plurality of lost symbols, for example, 0-9, and the lost symbols associated with the random numbers selected by the main CPU 112. Select. Further, the probability variation symbol means a jackpot symbol promised to change in probability in the next game after the game of the jackpot is finished, for example, among the jackpot symbols of 000 to 999, an odd number of jackpot symbols is a probability variation symbol. Is set to.

Subsequently, the main CPU 112 selects the variation pattern of the special symbol with reference to the variation pattern determination table (step 46). The fluctuation pattern determination table is configured by associating a plurality of random numbers with a fluctuation pattern, for example, and selects a fluctuation pattern associated with the random number selected by the main CPU 112. As a variation pattern, among the special symbols that are fixedly displayed at three places in the special symbol control device 32, when the same special symbol is definitely displayed at two places, the same special symbol is displayed at the remaining one place, and a big hit A so-called reach pattern, a normal stop pattern other than the reach pattern, or the like, which gives an effect that makes the player flicker, is set. Subsequently, the main CPU 112 transmits a variation start command instructing the start of variation display of the special symbol to the special symbol control device 32 (step 48), and measuring the variation time indicating the time from the variation start of the special symbol to the variation stop. Is started (step 50). Then, the main CPU 112, when the measurement time is up (step 52: Yes), transmits a fluctuation stop command instructing fluctuation stop of the special symbol to the special symbol control device 32 (step 54), and resets the measurement time (step). 56).

(Prize ball payout speed control) Next, the flow of prize ball payout control executed by the CPU 81 provided in the prize ball payout motor drive circuit 80 will be described with reference to FIG. The CPU 81 (FIG. 7) provided in the prize ball payout motor drive circuit 80 receives the command transmitted from the main CPU 112 (step 60), and the received command is a command indicating that the jackpot flag has been set. It is determined whether there is any (step 62). That is, it is determined whether or not the big hit round is being executed.
Here, when it is determined that the big hit round is not being executed (step 62: No), it is determined whether the command indicates that the probability variation flag has been set (step 64). In other words, it is not in the midst of executing the jackpot round, but it is determined whether or not the game is being played at a high probability. If it is determined that the game is in the high probability state (step 64: Yes), the cycle T of the drive pulse signal is set to 2.38T (step 68). That is, the period is set to 2.38 times the period T at the normal probability. Further, when the CPU 81 determines that it is the last time to execute the big hit round (step 6)
2: Yes), or when it is determined that it is neither during the big hit round nor during the high probability (step 64: No), the cycle T of the drive pulse signal is set to T.
(Step 66). That is, it is set to the cycle T at the normal probability.

[Effects of First Embodiment] (1) As described above, the pachinko machine 1 according to the first embodiment.
If 0 is used, it is detected whether the game state is the high probability time or the normal probability time, and if it is the high probability time, the payout speed of the prize ball payout motor 62c is set to the normal speed probability 2 ．
By reducing the speed to 1/38, it is possible to reduce the total amount of load on the prize ball payout motor 62c at the time of high probability. Therefore, the total amount of the load on the prize ball payout motor 62c at the high probability can be made closer to the total amount at the normal probability. In other words, even when the number of winnings per unit time is higher than that in the normal probability, the temperature of the prize ball payout motor 62c, which has rapidly increased due to the big hit, can be lowered, so that the prize ball payout motor 62c is overheated. It is possible to prevent deterioration of durability due to. (2) In particular, since the stepping motor that rotates by pulse control is used as the prize ball payout motor 62c, the rotation speed can be easily changed by changing the cycle of the pulse signal according to the game state. The pulse period 2.38T in step S68 is the interval of the big hits at the normal probability or the high probability, the number of winnings in the first type starting opening 27 or the open electric electric accessory 28 per unit time, and the winning 1 The number can be changed as appropriate according to the number of prize balls to be paid out.

<Second Embodiment> Next, a pachinko machine according to a second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 13 and 14. The pachinko machine according to this embodiment,
The feature is that the pause time of the payout operation can be changed according to the number of continuous payouts of prize balls. FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram showing the pause time of the payout operation. FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the flow of the prize ball payout speed control 2 executed by the CPU 81. In addition, the number of winnings when the game ball wins one of the winning openings is temporarily stored in the RAM 216, and when the payout of the winning ball corresponding to the number of winnings “1” is completed, the number of winnings stored is changed. "1" shall be subtracted. Also,
In this embodiment, it is assumed that the number of winnings for paying out 15 prize balls is stored. Further, except for the processing executed by the CPU 81 shown in FIG. 14, the description is omitted for the same parts as in the first embodiment described above, and the same symbols are used for the same configurations.

As shown in FIG. 13, the payout operation of the 15 prize balls is completed in 1 second. The number of winning memory is less than "4",
For example, in the case of "2", a pause time of 0.3 seconds is set between the payout operation of the 15 prize balls. In addition, when the number of stored prize winnings is “4” or more, for example, “4”, a pause time of 0.6 seconds is set. C
Upon receiving the command transmitted from the main CPU 112 (step A10 in FIG. 14), the PU 81 determines whether or not the received command is a command indicating that a big hit has occurred (step A12), and the big hit When the received command is not a command indicating that it has occurred (step A12: No), it is determined whether or not the received command is a command indicating that a prize has been won (step A14). Here, if it is determined that the command indicates that the prize has been won (step A14: Yes), the RAM
It is determined whether or not the winning number N stored in 216 is "4" or more (step A16). That is, it is determined whether or not the payout of 15 prize balls is continuously executed four times or more. Here, if it is determined that the game is executed four times or more (step A16: Yes), the pause time during the payout operation of the 15 prize balls is set to 0.6 seconds (step A18, FIG. 13). . Further, the CPU 81
When it is determined that the received command is not a command indicating that a prize has been won (step A14: No), or the received command is a command indicating that a prize has been won, the number N of winning prizes stored is " When it is determined that it is not equal to or larger than 4 ”(step A16: No), the pause time during the payout operation of 15 prize balls is set to 0.3 seconds (step A20, FIG. 13).

[Effects of Second Embodiment] As described above, when the pachinko machine 10 according to the second embodiment is used, 15 times at a time when a big hit round is not executed.
If the number of consecutive payout movements of individual prize balls is less than 4, the pause time between the payout movements is set to 0.3 seconds, and if the number of consecutive payouts is 4 or more, then pause. The time can be set to 0.6 seconds. In other words, when the number of consecutive prize ball payout operations is large, the award ball payout motor 6 is set by increasing the pause time between the payout operations.
It is possible to suppress a rapid increase in the heat generation amount of 2c. In addition, the prize winning number N of "4" in step A14, the pause time of 0.6 seconds in step A18, and the pause time of 0.3 seconds in step A16 are the prize ball payout motor 6
It can be appropriately changed according to the characteristics of 2c and the environment. The prize ball payout speed control 2 described above can also be applied to the case where the number of prize balls paid out in one operation is different, such as the case where the operation of paying out five prize balls at one time is continuous. it can.

<Third Embodiment> Next, a pachinko machine according to a third embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. The pachinko machine according to this embodiment is characterized in that the number of prize balls to be paid out at one time can be changed in accordance with the number of continuous payouts of prize balls. FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing the flow of the prize ball payout speed control 3 executed by the CPU 81. Note that the processes other than the process shown in FIG. 15 executed by the CPU 81 are the same as those of the second embodiment described above, and therefore, the description of the same parts will be omitted and the same reference numerals will be used for the same configurations.

When the CPU 81 receives the command transmitted from the main CPU 112 (step B1)
0), it is determined whether the received command is a command indicating that a big hit has occurred (step B1).
2) If it is not a command indicating that a big hit has occurred (step B12: No), it is determined whether or not the received command is a command indicating that a prize has been won (step B14). Here, if it is determined that the command indicates that there is a winning (step B1
4: Yes), the number N of winnings stored in the RAM 216
Is greater than or equal to "4" (step B1)
6). That is, it is determined whether or not the payout of 15 prize balls is continuously executed four times or more. If it is determined that the process is executed four times or more (step B1
6: Yes), the payout operation of 15 prize balls is divided into two operations, that is, a payout operation of 10 prize balls and a payout operation of 5 prize balls (step B18). That is, 10
After the payout operation of the individual prize balls is performed, the same rest time as in the case of the payout of 15 prize balls is set, and then the operation content for performing the payout operation of the five prize balls is set. Further, when the CPU 81 determines that the received command is not a command indicating that a prize has been won (step B14: No), or the received command is a command indicating that a prize has been won, When it is determined that the stored number N is not equal to or greater than "4" (step B16: No), the payout operation of 15 prize balls is set (step B20).

[Effects of Third Embodiment] As described above, when the pachinko machine 10 according to the third embodiment is used, 15 times at a time when a big hit round is not executed.
When the number of consecutive payouts of individual prize balls is less than 4, the content of the action of paying out 15 prize balls is set in one operation. When the number of consecutive payouts is 4 or more, once. In the action of 15
The operation content for paying out one prize ball is set to an operation content in which an operation for paying out ten prize balls in one operation and an operation for paying out five prize balls in one operation are combined. be able to.
That is, when the number of continuous payouts of 15 prize balls at one time is large, the number of prize balls to be paid out in one operation is reduced to rapidly increase the heat generation amount of the prize ball payout motor 62c. Can be suppressed. It should be noted that the number N of winning prizes stored in step B14 is “4”, the number of prize balls is 10 in step B18, and the number of prize balls is 1 in step B16.
The five can be appropriately changed according to the characteristics of the prize ball payout motor 62c, the environment, and the like. The prize ball payout speed control 2 described above can also be applied to the case where the number of prize balls paid out in one operation is different, such as the case where the operation of paying out five prize balls at one time is continuous. it can.

<Fourth Embodiment> Next, a pachinko machine according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. The pachinko machine according to this embodiment is characterized in that the payout speed of prize balls can be changed in accordance with the winning interval. FIG. 16 is a prize ball payout speed control 4 executed by the CPU 81.
It is a flowchart showing the flow of. The CPU 81
16 is the same as that of the above-described second embodiment except the processing shown in FIG.

When the CPU 81 receives the command transmitted from the main CPU 112 (step C1
0), it is determined whether or not the received command is a command indicating that a big hit has occurred (step C1).
2) If it is not a command indicating that a big hit has occurred (step C12: No), it is determined whether or not the received command is a command indicating that a prize has been won (step C14). Here, if it is determined that the command indicates that a prize has been won (step C1
4: Yes), it is determined whether or not a measurement start flag indicating that the time (hereinafter referred to as a prize interval) t1 indicating the winning interval has started is set (step C).
16). That is, it is determined whether or not the measurement of the winning interval t1 has started. Here, when it is determined that the measurement of the winning interval t1 is not started (step C16: N
o), start measuring the winning interval t1 (step C1
8), set the measurement start flag (step C2)
0).

Subsequently, the CPU 81 receives the command (step C10) and determines that the command is not a command indicating that a big hit has occurred (step C12: No) but a command indicating that a prize has been won (step C1).
4: Yes), and determines whether or not the measurement start flag is set (step C16). Here, since the measurement start flag has already been set in the previous step C20, a positive determination is made (step C16: Yes), and it is determined whether or not the winning interval t1 being measured is 2 seconds or more (step C22). ). That is, it is determined whether or not two seconds or more have elapsed from the time when the last prize was won to the time when the current prize was won. Here, if 2 seconds or more have elapsed (step C22: Yes), the payout speed of the prize balls is set to 15 pieces / second (step C24), and if 2 seconds or more have not elapsed (step C22: No), the payout speed of the prize balls is set to 10 pieces / second (step C26). That is, when the winning interval is as short as less than 2 seconds, the payout speed of the prize balls is slowed down to 10 balls / second to suppress an increase in the heat generation amount of the prize ball payout motor 62c. Then CPU
81 stops measuring the winning interval t1 (step C2
8) Reset the measured winning interval t1 to 0 (step C30), and reset the measurement start flag (step C).
32). Further, when the received command is a command indicating that a big hit has occurred (step C12: Yes), or when the received command is not a command indicating that there is a winning (step C14: No), the payout speed of the prize balls is set to 15 / second (step C34).

[Effects of the Fourth Embodiment] As described above, when the pachinko machine 10 according to the fourth embodiment is used, the payout speed of the prize ball is 15 when the winning interval is as long as 2 seconds or more.
When the number of balls is set to 1 / second and the time is shorter than 2 seconds, the payout speed of the prize balls is slowed down to 10 / second, thereby suppressing an increase in the heat generation amount of the prize ball payout motor 62c. The 2 seconds in step C22, the payout speed of 10 pieces / second in step C26, and the 15 pieces / second in step C24 and step C32 are appropriately changed according to the game characteristics, the characteristics of the prize ball payout motor 62c, the environment, and the like. be able to.

<Fifth Embodiment> Next, a pachinko machine according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 17 and 18. The pachinko machine according to this embodiment,
The feature is that the payout speed of the prize balls can be changed according to the interval of the big hits. FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing a flow of the big hit occurrence interval measurement executed by the CPU 81, and FIG. 18 is a prize ball payout speed control 5 executed by the CPU 81.
It is a flowchart showing the flow of. The CPU 81
17 is the same as that of the second embodiment except for the processing shown in FIG. 17 and FIG.

(Measurement of big hit occurrence interval) When the CPU 81 receives the command transmitted from the main CPU 112 (step D10 in FIG. 17), the CPU 81 determines whether or not the received command is a command showing that a big hit has occurred. It is determined (step D12), and if the command indicates that a big hit has occurred (step D12: Ye
s), it is determined whether or not the measurement start flag indicating that the time t2 indicating the big hit occurrence interval (hereinafter referred to as the big hit occurrence interval) has started is set (step D14). That is, it is determined whether or not the measurement of the big hit occurrence interval t2 has started. Here, when it is determined that the measurement of the big hit occurrence interval t2 is not started (step C14: No), the measurement of the big hit occurrence interval t2 is started (step D16), and the measurement start flag is set (step D18). .

Subsequently, when the CPU 81 receives the command (step D10) and determines that it is a command indicating that a big hit has occurred (step D12: Yes),
It is determined whether or not the measurement start flag is set (step D14). Here, since the measurement start flag has already been set in the previous step D18, an affirmative decision is made (step D14: Yes), and it is decided whether or not the big hit occurrence interval t2 being measured is less than 10 minutes (step D20). In other words, the interval from the last big hit to the big hit this time is 1
It is determined whether it is less than 0 minutes. Here, if it is less than 10 minutes (step D20: Yes), a payout speed change flag indicating that the payout speed of the prize ball is changed is set (step D22), and the measurement start flag is reset (step D24). , And stops measuring the big hit occurrence interval t2 (step D26).

(Prize ball payout speed control 5) The CPU 81 receives the command transmitted from the main CPU 112 (step D30 in FIG. 18) and determines whether or not the received command is a command indicating the end of the big hit. The determination is made (step D32). That is, it is determined whether or not the final round of the big hit is over. Here, when it is determined that the final round of the jackpot has ended (step D32: Ye
s), it is determined whether or not the payout speed change flag is set (step D34), and when the payout speed change flag is set (step D34: Yes), the payout speed of prize balls is 10 pieces / sec. (Step D36),
The payout speed change flag is reset (step D4
0). Further, when the final round of the big hit is not finished (step D32: No) or when the payout speed change flag is not set (step D34: No), the payout speed of the prize balls is 15 pieces. /
Set to seconds (step D38).

[Effects of the Fifth Embodiment] As described above, when the pachinko machine 10 according to the fifth embodiment is used, the payout speed of the prize balls can be reduced when the big hit occurrence interval is as short as less than 10 minutes. Since it can be set as late as 10 pieces / second, it is possible to suppress a further temperature increase of the prize ball payout motor 62c, which has been heated by a big hit generated at short intervals. 10 minutes in step D20, step D
Payout speed at 36/36 and step D38
15 / second in the game, the amusement, prize ball payout motor 62c
It can be appropriately changed according to the characteristics and environment of the.

<Sixth Embodiment> Next, a pachinko machine according to a sixth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 19 and 20. The pachinko machine according to this embodiment,
The feature is that the payout speed of the prize balls can be changed in accordance with the probability change occurrence interval. FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing the flow of the probability variation occurrence interval measurement executed by the CPU 81, and FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing the flow of the prize ball payout speed control 6 executed by the CPU 81. Note that, except for the processing executed by the CPU 81 shown in FIG. 19 and FIG.
Since it is the same as the embodiment, the description of the same part is omitted and the same reference numerals are used for the same configurations.

(Measurement of Probability Change Interval) Upon receipt of the command transmitted from the main CPU 112 (step E10 in FIG. 19), the CPU 81 determines whether the received command is a command indicating that a probability change has occurred. When the command is determined (step E12) and the command indicates that a probability change has occurred (step E12: Yes), a time indicating a probability change occurrence interval (hereinafter referred to as a probability change occurrence interval).
It is determined whether or not the measurement start flag indicating that the measurement at t3 has started is set (step E14). That is, it is determined whether or not the measurement of the probability variation occurrence interval t3 has started. Here, when it is determined that the measurement of the probability variation occurrence interval t3 is not started (step E14: N
o), the measurement of the probability variation occurrence interval t3 is started (step E1).
6), set the measurement start flag (step E1)
8).

Subsequently, when the CPU 81 receives the command (step E10) and determines that the command indicates that a probability change has occurred (step E12: Yes), it determines whether the measurement start flag is set. (Step E14). Here, since the measurement start flag has already been set in the previous step E18, an affirmative judgment is made (step E14: Yes), and it is judged whether or not the measured probability variation occurrence interval t3 is less than 20 minutes (step S14). E20). That is, it is determined whether the interval from the occurrence of the previous probability change to the time of the current probability change is less than 20 minutes. Here, if it is less than 20 minutes (step E20: Yes), a payout speed change flag indicating that the payout speed of the prize ball is changed is set (step E22), and the measurement start flag is reset (step E2).
4), the measurement of the probability variation occurrence interval t3 is stopped (step E).
26).

(Prize ball payout speed control 6) The CPU 81 receives the command transmitted from the main CPU 112 (step E30 in FIG. 20), and determines whether or not the received command is a command indicating the end of the probability change. A determination is made (step E32). That is, it is determined whether the probability change has been canceled. If it is determined that the probability variation has been canceled (step E32: Yes), it is determined whether the payout speed change flag is set (step E34). If the payout speed change flag is set (step E3).
4: Yes), the payout speed of the prize balls is set to 10 pieces / sec (step E36), and the payout speed change flag is reset (step E40). Further, the CPU 81 determines that the final round of the big hit has not ended (step E32:
No), or if the payout speed change flag is not set (step E34: No), the payout speed of the prize balls is set to 15 / second (step E38).

[Effect of Sixth Embodiment] As described above, the sixth embodiment
When the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment is used, when the probability change occurrence interval is as short as less than 20 minutes, it is possible to set the payout speed of the prize balls to be as slow as 10 pieces / sec. It is possible to suppress a further temperature rise of the prize ball payout motor 62c whose temperature has risen due to the probability change. The 20 minutes in step E20, the payout speed of 10 pieces / second in step E36 and the 15 pieces / second in step E38 can be appropriately changed in accordance with the game characteristics, the characteristics of the prize ball payout motor 62c, the environment, and the like. .

<Seventh Embodiment> Next, a pachinko machine according to a seventh embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. The pachinko machine according to this embodiment is characterized in that the payout speed of prize balls can be changed in accordance with the number of payout balls. FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing the flow of the prize ball payout speed control 7 executed by the CPU 81. In addition, CP
Except for the processing executed by U81 shown in FIG.
Since it is the same as the embodiment, the description of the same part is omitted and the same reference numerals are used for the same configurations.

When the CPU 81 receives the command transmitted from the main CPU 112 (step F1
0), it is determined whether or not the received command is a command indicating the detection of a prize ball (step F12), and if it is a command indicating the detection of a prize ball (step F12: Ye
s), start counting the number of prize balls to be paid out (step F1).
4). Subsequently, the CPU 81 determines whether or not the counted number of payouts P is less than 100 (step F1).
6) If the number is less than 100 (step F16: Y
es), the prize ball payout speed is set to 15 pieces / second (step F18). That is, when the payout number P is less than 100, it is estimated that the heat generation amount of the prize ball payout motor 62c is also relatively small, so the prize ball payout speed is set to 15 / second.
Further, when the CPU 81 determines that the payout number P is not less than 100 (step F16: No), it determines whether the payout number P is 100 or more and less than 200 (step F20), and 100 is determined. When the number is equal to or more than 200 (step F20: Yes), the prize ball payout speed is 1
The number is set to 0 / second (step F22). That is, when the payout number P is 100 or more, the prize ball payout motor 62c
It is estimated that the calorific value of
While the number is 0 or more and less than 200, the prize ball payout speed is 10
The number of balls / second is slowed down to naturally cool the prize ball payout motor 62c.

Further, the CPU 81 determines that the payout number P is 100.
When it is determined that the number is not more than 200 and less than 200 (step F20: No), it is determined whether or not the payout number P is 200 or more (step F24), and when it is 200 or more (step F24: Yes), the counting of the payout number is stopped (step F26), and the payout number P is reset to 0 (step F28). In this way, the payout number P is 0
Therefore, an affirmative decision is made in step F16, and the prize ball payout speed returns to the original 15 balls / second. That is, when the payout number P is 200 or more, it can be estimated that the prize ball payout motor 62c can be naturally cooled while the payout number P is 100 or more and less than 200. When the number is 200 or more, the original prize ball payout speed is returned to 15 / second.

[Effect of Seventh Embodiment] As described above, the seventh embodiment
When the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment is used, the payout speed of prize balls can be set as slow as 10 pieces / second while the total number of prize balls paid out is 100 or more and less than 200 pieces. The prize ball payout motor 62c whose temperature has risen due to the payout of a total of 100 prize balls can be naturally cooled while the total number of prize balls paid out is 100 or more and less than 200. In addition, the payout number 100 in step F16 and the payout number 100, 2 in step F20.
00, the payout number 200 in step F24, the prize ball payout speed of 15 pieces / sec in step F18, and the prize ball payout rate of 10 pieces / sec in step F22 are game playability,
The prize ball payout motor 62c can be appropriately changed according to the characteristics and environment.

<Eighth Embodiment> Next, a pachinko machine according to an eighth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 22 and 23. The pachinko machine according to this embodiment,
The feature is that the payout speed of the prize balls can be changed according to the temperature of the prize ball payout motor 62c. Figure 22 shows the main CP
It is explanatory drawing which shows the connection relationship of U112, sub CPU212, a prize ball payout motor drive circuit, and a prize ball payout motor with a block. FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing the flow of the prize ball payout speed control 8 executed by the CPU 81. Note that FIG.
23 is the same as the fourth embodiment except for the configuration shown in FIG. 2 and the processing executed by the CPU 81 shown in FIG.

As shown in FIG. 22, the prize-ball payout motor 62
A temperature sensor 86 that outputs a signal corresponding to the temperature of the prize ball payout motor 62c, for example, the surface temperature of the motor housing is connected to c. The temperature sensor 86 has
A detection signal conversion circuit 87 that amplifies the signal output from the temperature sensor 86 and A / D (analog / digital) converts the amplified signal is connected. The detection signal conversion circuit 87 is connected to the temperature detection input port of the CPU 81.

The CPU 81 counts the number of pulses of the signal taken in from the above-mentioned temperature detecting input port, and based on whether or not the counted value has reached a predetermined value, the prize ball payout motor 62.
It is determined whether the temperature Te of c has become 60 ° C. or higher (step G10 in FIG. 23). Here, the CPU 81
When it is determined that the temperature Te has become 60 ° C. or higher (step G10: Yes), the prize ball payout speed is set to 10 pieces / second (step G12). That is, the prize ball payout motor 62
Since it is estimated that a problem of performance and durability is likely to occur at 60 ° C or higher, the award ball payout motor 62c
When the temperature Te becomes 60 ° C or higher, the prize-ball payout speed is reduced to 10 pieces / second, whereby the prize-ball payout motor 6
The temperature rise of 2c is suppressed. Subsequently, the CPU 81 starts measuring the time t4 for naturally cooling the prize-ball payout motor 62c (hereinafter, referred to as cooling time) t4 (step G14).
Subsequently, the CPU 81 determines that the measured cooling time t4 is 5
It is determined whether or not the number of minutes or more is reached (step G16), 5
If it is determined that the number of minutes or more is reached (step G16: Ye
s), the measurement of the cooling time t4 is stopped (step G1
8) The cooling time t4 is reset to 0 (step G2).
0). By the cooling time of 5 minutes, the prize ball payout motor 62
The temperature Te of c is 60 ° C or lower (for example, 40 ° C).
Therefore, a negative determination is made in the next step 10, and the prize ball payout speed returns to 15 / second (step G22).

[Effect of Eighth Embodiment] (1) Since the temperature of the prize ball payout motor 62c changes in accordance with the payout speed, if the pachinko machine 10 according to the eighth embodiment is used, that motor will be used. Since the temperature Te can be measured and the payout speed can be changed in accordance with the measured temperature Te, the temperature rise of the prize ball payout motor 62c can be suppressed. Moreover, since the detection signal of the temperature sensor 86 is A / D converted by the detection signal conversion circuit 87 and the temperature is determined based on the number of pulses of the converted digital signal, the prize ball payout speed is changed at a highly accurate timing. can do. (2) Further, the temperature of the prize-ball payout motor 62c directly changes by the temperature of the environment in which the pachinko machine 10 is placed, in addition to the prize-ball payout speed, but the temperature of the prize-ball payout motor itself is directly measured. Therefore, there is no possibility that the change timing of the prize ball payout speed is deviated due to the influence of the environmental temperature.

<Other Embodiments> (1) In the first embodiment, the prize ball payout speed is changed by changing the cycle of the drive pulse signal. However, the ON time of the drive pulse signal is described. It is also possible to change the ratio between the OFF time and the OFF time, that is, the duty ratio.
For example, the OFF time can be changed without changing the ON time. On the contrary, the ON time can be changed without changing the OFF time. (2) In each of the above-described embodiments, a case has been described in which the prize ball payout speed is set to two kinds of 10 pieces / second and 15 pieces / second. It is also possible to set three or more types by adding the prize ball payout speed. (3) In the seventh embodiment, the case where the prize ball payout speed is changed based on the determination result of whether or not the total amount of prize balls to be paid out is within the range of the predetermined number has been described. Even if it is within the range, it is possible to invalidate the determination result that it is within the range when the predetermined time has elapsed. (4) In the eighth embodiment, a bimetal type switch is attached to the prize ball payout motor 62c as a temperature sensor, and the ON / OFF of the switch is detected by the CPU 81, and the prize ball payout speed is set according to the detection result. It can be changed. (5) The prize-ball payout speed control described in the seventh and eighth embodiments may be executed on the condition that no big hit has occurred.

[Correspondence between each claim and the embodiment] The prize ball corresponds to the prize medium according to claim 1, and the prize ball payout motor 6
2c corresponds to the prize medium payout means, and the CPU 81 corresponds to the changing means. Steps 60 to 68 executed by the CPU 81
(FIG. 11) functions as the changing unit according to claim 1 and corresponds to the computer program according to claim 14. The ROM 83 in which the computer program is recorded corresponds to the recording medium according to claim 15. Steps A10 to A20 (FIG. 14) executed by the CPU 81 function as the changing unit according to claim 6. C
Steps B10 to B20 executed by the PU 81 (FIG. 15)
Functions as the changing unit according to the seventh aspect. CPU8
1 performs steps C10 to C20 (FIG. 16) that function as the first measuring unit according to claim 8;
22 to C34 function as changing means. The steps D10 to D18 (FIG. 17) executed by the CPU 81 are claimed in claim 9.
Functioning as the second measuring means described in step D20.
D40 (FIGS. 17 and 18) function as a changing unit. Steps E10 to E18 (FIG. 19) executed by the CPU 81 function as the third measuring means according to claim 10, and steps E20 to E40 (FIGS. 19 and 20) function as changing means. Step F executed by the CPU 81
10 to FF14 (FIG. 21) function as the counting means according to claim 11, and steps F16 to F28 function as the changing means. The temperature sensor 86 (FIG. 22) is claimed in claim 13.
Corresponding to the measuring means described in (1), steps G10 to G22 executed by the CPU 81 function as changing means.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective explanatory view showing an appearance of a pachinko machine according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing a main configuration of a game board 5 provided in the pachinko machine 10 shown in FIG.

FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing the main structure of a back set provided in the pachinko machine shown in FIG.

FIG. 4 (A) is an explanatory diagram showing the internal structure of the prize ball unit 62, and FIG. 4 (B) is an AA line of FIG. 4 (A).
FIG.

5 is an explanatory view showing a state in which a housing 62d is removed from the prize ball unit shown in FIG. Figure 5
FIG. 5A is an explanatory diagram showing a state where the prize balls are paid out from one of the two exits for paying out the prize balls, and FIG.
(B) is an explanatory view showing how prize balls are paid out from the other exit.

6 is an explanatory diagram showing an electrical configuration of a pachinko machine shown in FIG. 1 in blocks.

FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing, in blocks, a connection relationship between a main CPU 112, a sub CPU 212, a prize ball payout motor drive circuit, and a prize ball payout motor.

FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram of drive pulses generated when the pulse generation circuit 84 shown in FIG. 7 controls the rotation speed of the prize ball payout motor 62c to V1 to V4.

FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the flow of a first type starting opening process executed by the main CPU 112.

FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing a flow of special symbol control executed by the main CPU 112.

FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the flow of award ball payout speed control executed by the CPU 81.

FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram showing an interval of occurrence of a big hit in comparison between a normal probability and a high probability.

FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram showing a suspension time of a payout operation.

FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing a flow of award ball payout speed control 2 executed by a CPU 81 in the second embodiment.

FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing the flow of award ball payout speed control 3 executed by the CPU 81 in the third embodiment.

FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing a flow of award ball payout speed control 4 executed by a CPU 81 in the fourth embodiment.

FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing the flow of a big hit occurrence interval measurement executed by the CPU 81 in the fifth embodiment.

FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing the flow of award ball payout speed control 5 executed by the CPU 81 in the fifth embodiment.

FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing a flow of probability variation occurrence interval measurement executed by a CPU 81 in the sixth embodiment.

FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing the flow of award ball payout speed control 6 executed by the CPU 81 in the sixth embodiment.

FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing the flow of award ball payout speed control 7, which is executed by the CPU 81 in the seventh embodiment.

FIG. 22 is a main CPU 112 according to the eighth embodiment.
It is explanatory drawing which shows the connection relationship of the sub CPU212, a prize ball payout motor drive circuit, and a prize ball payout motor with a block.

FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing the flow of award ball payout speed control 8 executed by the CPU 81 in the eighth embodiment.

FIG. 24 is a schematic explanatory view of a conventional pachinko machine seen from the front.

[Explanation of symbols]

10 Pachinko machines (gaming machines) 62c Award ball payout motor (award medium payout means) 81 CPU (changer) 83 ROM (recording medium)

Claims (15)

[Claims] 1. A prize medium payout means for paying out a prize medium based on occurrence of a predetermined game result, and a game state is detected. A game machine provided with a changing means for changing. 2. The number of award media obtainable by a player within a predetermined time varies depending on the game state, and the changing means determines the number of award media paid out per unit time by the award media paying means. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the payout speed of the prize medium payout means is changed so as to approximate between different game states. 3. The game machine comprises a first lottery means for drawing whether or not the game state changes to a first game state advantageous to the player, and the changing means is provided in the first game state. 3. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the payout speed in the non-gaming state is changed to a payout speed slower than the payout speed in the first gaming state. 4. A lottery is conducted to determine whether or not the gaming state is changed by the first lottery means to a second gaming state in which a lottery result that the gaming state is changed to the first gaming state is likely to occur. It is provided with a second lottery means, the change means, the first game in the second gaming state
4. The gaming machine according to claim 3, wherein the payout speed in the game state of is changed to a payout speed slower than the payout speed in the first game state. 5. The changing means changes the payout speed by changing the number of the prize media to be paid out per unit time. The game machine described. 6. The changing means sets a pause time during which a predetermined number of award mediums are not paid out, and changes the payout speed by changing the pause time. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 5. 7. The game according to claim 1, wherein the changing unit changes the payout speed by changing the number of prize media to be continuously paid out. Machine. 8. A first measuring device is provided for measuring an interval of time when the predetermined game result occurs, and the changing device corresponds to an interval of time measured by the first measuring device. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the payout speed is changed. 9. A second measuring means is provided for measuring an interval at which the first game state occurs, and the changing means corresponds to an interval of time measured by the second measuring means. 9. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the payout speed is changed. 10. A third measuring means for measuring an interval at which the second game state occurs is provided, and the changing means corresponds to an interval of time measured by the third measuring means. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the payout speed is changed. 11. A counting means for counting the number of award media paid out within a predetermined time by the award media paying means, wherein the changing means corresponds to the number of award media counted by the counting means. 11. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the payout speed is changed. 12. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the prize medium payout means pays out the prize medium by using a motor that is rotated by pulse control. 13. The measuring means for measuring the temperature of the motor is provided, and the changing means changes the payout speed in accordance with the temperature measured by the measuring means. A gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 12. 14. A computer program for causing a computer to function by a computer, the game machine having a prize medium payout means for paying out a prize medium based on occurrence of a predetermined game result, the game state being detected and detected. A computer program for executing a process including a changing process for changing the payout speed of the prize medium payout means in accordance with the game state. 15. A recording medium in which a computer program for causing a computer to operate a gaming machine equipped with a prize medium payout means for paying out a prize medium based on the occurrence of a predetermined game result is recorded. A recording medium in which a computer program for detecting and executing a process including a changing process for changing the payout speed of the prize medium payout means in accordance with the detected game state is recorded.