JP2006230699A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a pachinko game machine which by no means stirs up the gambling spirit excessively despite the readiness for the shooting of game balls from a plurality of shooters. <P>SOLUTION: In a pachinko game machine which has a plurality of shooting means for shooting game balls and a shooting control means for individually controlling the drive of the shooting means so that the game balls are shot at preset given shooting cycles, the shooting control means enables the alteration of the individual shooting cycles so as to be larger than the given shooting cycles according to the number of shooting means driven simultaneously. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a ball game machine such as a pachinko machine.

Conventionally, as a ball game machine, a pachinko game is played for the purpose of obtaining a prize ball according to a prize of a game ball by planting a lot of obstacle nails and firing a game ball in a game area provided with a prize opening. The machine is known.
In such a pachinko machine, a launching means for launching a game ball (for example, a game ball launching device comprising a motor, a solenoid, etc.) and a launching operation means (for example, a launching operation handle) corresponding to the launching means are provided in the casing of the gaming machine. There was one that was provided on both the left and right of the lower part of the front, and depending on the operation of either or both launching operation means, either or both launching means were driven to launch game balls (for example, (See Patent Document 1).
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However, when both the launching means are driven by the above-described bullet ball game machine, double game balls are fired per unit time as compared to a normal game in which one launching means is driven to play. Become.
In this way, the fact that twice the normal number of game balls are fired per unit time into the game area means that award balls can be acquired in such a short time or that a lot of game balls are consumed in a short time. Because it becomes, it can be apologetic.
An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can solve the above-described problems.

  (1) In the first aspect of the present invention, a plurality of launching means for launching game balls, and launching for driving and controlling these launching means so as to launch game balls at a predetermined launch cycle set in advance. In the bullet ball game machine comprising the control means, the firing control means can change each firing cycle to be longer than the predetermined firing cycle according to the number of launching devices that are driven simultaneously. did.

  (2) In the present invention described in claim 2, in the ball game machine according to claim 1, the firing control means multiplies each firing cycle by a preset predetermined firing cycle by the number of firing means. The first long cycle or a second long cycle longer than the first long cycle is also characterized.

  (3) The present invention described in claim 3 is characterized in that, in the ball game machine according to claim 1 or 2, the firing control means shifts each firing cycle.

  (4) In the present invention described in claim 4, in the ball game machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, the ball game machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, further comprising a firing operation means corresponding to each of the firing means, The firing period of each launching means is changed according to the number of fired launching means operated.

  (5) In the present invention according to claim 5, in the ball game machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, the operation of the firing operation means according to a control signal output from the firing control means. Informing means for informing the state and the firing state of the launching means are provided.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, while being able to launch a game ball simultaneously from several launching means, it is possible to avoid unnecessarily incurring shooting characteristics.

  The bullet ball game machine according to the present embodiment includes a plurality of launching units for launching game balls, and firing control for driving and controlling each of the launching units so as to launch a game ball at a preset predetermined launch cycle. In the bullet ball game machine comprising the means, the firing control means can change each firing cycle to be longer than the predetermined firing cycle according to the number of firing means that are driven simultaneously. It is.

  For example, if the above-mentioned ball game machine is a pachinko machine, in the pachinko machine, a large number of obstacle nails are planted and a game ball is fired by the launch means by operating the launch operation means in the game area provided with a winning opening. Since the game ball is played for the purpose of obtaining a prize ball to be paid out by winning the game ball in the winning opening, when a game ball is simultaneously fired from a plurality of launching means, If both the launching means have the same predetermined launch cycle, the number of game balls fired per hour is naturally doubled.

  If this happens, winning balls will be achieved in a short period of time, or a lot of game balls will be consumed in a short period of time in pachinko machines. It can be.

  Therefore, as described above, a plurality of launches can be provided by providing launch control means that can change each launch cycle to be longer than the predetermined launch cycle in accordance with the number of launch units that are driven simultaneously. Even if game balls are fired simultaneously from the means, the number of game balls fired per unit time can be made substantially the same as when fired from a single launch means, and there is a risk that the shooting performance will be inevitable It can be a gaming machine without.

In the ball ball game machine having the above-described configuration, the firing control means is configured such that each firing cycle is a first long cycle obtained by multiplying a predetermined firing cycle set in advance by the number of launching means, or the first long cycle. The second long period can be longer than that.
For example, if there are two launching means, when these two launching means are driven at the same time, the firing period of each launching means is a long period (first length) twice as long as the preset launch period. Cycle), or a longer cycle (second long cycle) than this.

  By controlling in this way, the number of game balls fired per short time can be reduced to the same or less than when using a single launching means, thus reliably preventing the shooting performance from being increased. can do.

Further, the launch control means can shift each launch cycle.
That is, when game balls are fired from a plurality of launching means, it is conceivable that game balls fired at the same time will collide immediately, but by shifting each launch cycle from each other, the launch timings are different from each other. Since a collision is prevented, a smooth game can be performed without impairing game playability.

The bullet ball game machine may further include firing operation means corresponding to each firing means, and the firing control means may change the firing cycle of each firing means according to the number of fired manipulation means operated. May be.
For example, when the ball game machine is the above-mentioned pachinko machine, the pachinko machine is generally provided with a launch handle as launch operation means, and the player holds the launch handle and rotates it to play the game ball. As described above, if the firing cycle of each launching means is changed in accordance with the number of fired manipulation means that have been operated, It becomes clear whether the launching period of the launching means must be changed, and the launching period can be changed with a simple configuration, and application to a pachinko machine is also facilitated.

Further, the bullet ball game machine described above may be configured to include a notifying means for notifying an operation state of the firing operation means and a firing state of the firing means in accordance with a control signal output from the firing control means. it can.
That is, the player can easily recognize the operating states of the plurality of firing means and the firing operation means (operation handle) by the notification means. In addition, as a notification means, it is preferable to give the function to the liquid crystal display device etc. which are provided in the game board of a pachinko machine, for example, and it is good to set it as the structure which can be notified visually by an image display or a character display.

Hereinafter, a ball game machine according to the present invention is a pachinko machine, and a preferred embodiment thereof will be described more specifically with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a pachinko machine according to the present embodiment, FIG. 2 is an explanatory view of a liquid crystal display device of the pachinko machine, FIG. 3 is an explanatory view showing a part of the internal structure of the pachinko machine, and FIG. FIG. 5 is an explanatory view of the launching means of the pachinko machine, FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing a control circuit of the pachinko machine, FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing a launch control process, FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram of a notification image displayed on the liquid crystal display device.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 to 4, the pachinko machine 10 has a configuration in which a base door 13 is pivotally attached to a wooden frame 12 and a front door 11 fitted with a protective glass 19 is pivotally attached to the base door 13 so as to be freely opened and closed. It has become. 11b is a shaft support.

  The dish unit 21 is attached to the lower part of the base door 13, and the speakers 46L and 46R are attached to the upper part. Further, a game board 14 made of a transparent resin is disposed so as to be located behind the protective glass 19 provided on the front door 11 and in front of the base door 13. Since the opening 13a is formed at the center of the base door 13, the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 disposed behind the base door 13 includes the game board 14 having translucency and the protective glass. Through 19, it is visible from the front, that is, from the player side. The game board 14 will be described in detail later.

  The front door 11 is made of a frame having an opening 11a formed in the center, and the protective glass 19 having translucency is disposed in the opening 11a. In addition, a control panel 80 is disposed below the opening 11a of the front door 11. The control panel 80 is provided with a game ball lending operation unit 82 and the like.

  The dish unit 21 is attached to the base door 13 so as to be positioned below the front door 11, and the dish unit 21 includes an upper dish 20 at the upper part and a lower dish 22 at the lower part. Yes. The upper plate 20 and the lower plate 22 are formed with payout outlets 20a and 22a for lending game balls and paying out game balls (prize balls). If predetermined payout conditions are met, payout The game balls stored in the device 128 (FIG. 6) will be discharged. In addition, the upper plate 20 can store a game ball to be launched into a game area 15 described later.

  The wooden frame 12 on which the base door 13 is pivotally attached is a wooden frame, and an opening 12a is formed in the center thereof. The base door 13, the liquid crystal display device 32, the substrate unit 400, and the dispensing device 128 are formed in the opening 12a. (FIG. 6) is arranged.

  The board unit 400 is pivotally mounted on the rear side of the base door 13, and the board unit 400 incorporates various boards (not shown) on which a circuit for controlling the pachinko machine 10 is formed. These substrates are covered with a substrate case (not shown).

  The payout device 128 is also pivotally attached to the rear of the base door 13, and the payout device 128 includes a ball storage tank for storing game balls, from which the game balls are discharged from the payout ports 20a and 22a. Can be paid out as a prize ball.

  The game board 14 in the present embodiment is entirely formed of a plate-shaped resin having translucency. Examples of the light-transmitting resin include various materials such as acrylic resin, polycarbonate resin, and methacrylic resin. Note that the gaming board 14 is not limited to the whole having translucency as in the present embodiment, and a part of the gaming board 14 may be formed so that the rear can be visually recognized by the translucent member. It may be good or may not have translucency.

  The game board 14 has the game area 15 on the front surface thereof where the launched game ball rolls down. As shown in FIG. 3, the game area 15 is surrounded by a guide rail 30 and the like, and is an area in which a game ball can roll. Although not shown in FIG. 1 and FIG. 3, the game area 15 in the game board 14 is actually provided with a plurality of obstacle nails N (see FIG. 4). The played game balls are guided by guide rails 30 provided on the game board 14 and moved to the upper part of the game board 14. Thereafter, the game board 14 changes its traveling direction due to collision with the plurality of obstacle nails N. It will flow downward.

  In addition, a roof member 58a and a stage member 58b that are convex toward the front are provided in the center of the front surface of the transparent game board 14 (game area 15). The roof member 58a and the stage member 58b affect the behavior of the game ball, but a non-flowing region 58c where the game ball does not flow is provided between the roof member 58a and the stage member 58b.

  In the center of the front surface of the game board 14 (game area 15), a start port 44, a shutter 40, and the like are provided, and on the condition that a game ball has entered the start port 44, a variable display of identification information described later is displayed. Depending on the result of the variable display of the identification information, a special gaming state (big hit gaming state, so-called “big hit”) that is relatively more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state is set. When this special game state is entered, the shutter 40 is controlled to be in an open state as will be described later, and an open state in which a game ball can be easily received in the special winning opening 39 is obtained.

  A special symbol display device 33 as a variable display means is provided at the center upper position of the game board 14 (game area 15). This special symbol display device 33 is a display device capable of 7-segment display, and performs variable display of identification information as a special symbol in a special symbol game described later. The special symbol in the special symbol display device 33 is configured by a single symbol sequence, but is not limited thereto, and may be configured by, for example, a plurality of symbol sequences. The identification information as the special symbol is a symbol made up of numbers, symbols, and the like. In this embodiment, the numbers “3” and “7” and the symbol “−” are used.

  Here, the “variable display” is a concept that is displayed in a variable manner. For example, a “variable display” that is actually changed and a “stop display” that is actually stopped and displayed are displayed. It is possible. In addition, “variable display” can be “derivation display” in which identification information is displayed as a result of a special symbol game. Further, the period from the start of the variable display to the derivation display is referred to as one variable display.

  The special symbol game means that the special symbol display device 33 performs the derivation display of the identification information, and the identification information derived and displayed is in a specific display mode (for example, “3” or “7”). The game state is shifted to a special game state (hit game state) advantageous to the player based on the derived display mode, so-called “hit display mode”). Further, when the identification information that is derived and displayed is in a non-specific display mode (for example, a mode in which “-” is derived and displayed, a so-called “outlier mode”), the special gaming state is not entered.

  Further, based on the fact that the identification information derived and displayed has become a special display mode (for example, a mode in which “7” is derived and displayed, a so-called “probability big hit display mode”) in a specific display mode, When the gaming state is shifted to a special gaming state advantageous to the player and the special gaming state is terminated, the game state is shifted to a probability changing state (high probability gaming state, probability improving gaming state). On the other hand, the identification information derived and displayed is a non-special display mode that is not a special display mode among the specific display modes (for example, a mode in which “3” is derived and displayed, so-called “ordinary jackpot display mode”). Based on this, the gaming state is shifted to a special gaming state that is advantageous to the player, and when the special gaming state is completed, the gaming state is shifted to a normal gaming state that is relatively disadvantageous to the player. In the probability variation state described above, the probability of shifting to the special game state is relatively improved as compared to the normal game state.

  The liquid crystal display device 32 disposed on the base door 13 is disposed on the rear side (back side) of the game board 14 through the opening 13a of the base door 13, and is a display for displaying an image related to the game. It has the area | region 32a (FIG. 2).

  Further, the liquid crystal display device 32 in the present embodiment is a large-sized one in which the display area 32a is disposed so as to overlap the whole or a part of the game board 14 from the back side through the opening 13a in the depth direction. In the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32, various game-related images such as decorative symbols accompanying the special symbols in the special symbol game, background images related to games, effect images, and the like, as will be described later, are also launched game balls. Characters and images indicating the state and the like are displayed in a predetermined display mode. In other words, the liquid crystal display device 32 can display an effect image relating to the game in substantially the entire game area 15 behind the translucent game board 14. The display of the effect image includes the variable display of the decorative design and the display of the predetermined demonstration effect image.

  On the liquid crystal display device 32, during the execution of the special symbol game, the decorative symbols corresponding to a plurality of symbol columns (for example, three columns) are variably displayed according to the variable display of the identification information on the special symbol display device 33. . When the derivation display of the decoration symbol is performed in the plurality of symbol strings and the result of the variable display of the identification information in the special symbol display device 33 is in a specific display mode, the combination of the plurality of decoration symbols derived and displayed is It becomes a specific combination (for example, a mode in which all of “1” to “12” are derived and displayed in each of a plurality of symbol rows, so-called “hit display mode”), and the game state is given to the player It will shift to an advantageous special gaming state (so-called “big hit”).

  In addition, when the result of variable display of the identification information in the special symbol display device 33 is a probability variation jackpot display mode, a combination of a plurality of derived symbols that are derived and displayed is a special combination (for example, a specific combination) A mode in which one of “1”, “3”, “5”, “7”, “9”, “11” is all derived and displayed in each of the plurality of symbol rows, so-called “probability big hit” Display mode "), the game state is shifted to a specific game state (so-called jackpot) advantageous to the player, and when the specific game state is completed, the game state is shifted to a probability change state. In addition to these decorative symbols, the liquid crystal display device 32 displays a background image, an effect image for production, a normal symbol image, and the like. In the present embodiment, the decorative symbols are configured by a plurality of symbol sequences. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the decorative symbols may be configured by a single symbol sequence.

  As shown in FIG. 3, gate-shaped ball passage detectors 54 a and 54 b are provided at the left and right positions in the game area 15 of the game board 14. When the passage gates SW114 and 115 (see FIG. 6) provided in the ball passage detectors 54a and 54b detect that the game ball has passed through the ball passage detectors 54a and 54b, a normal symbol ( The fluctuation display of the normal symbol is stopped after a predetermined time elapses. This normal symbol is information including numbers, symbols, and the like, for example, symbols such as “◯” and “x”. When the normal symbol is stopped and displayed as a predetermined symbol, for example, “◯”, the blade members (so-called normal electric accessories) 48 provided on the left and right sides of the starting port 44 described later are in the open state from the closed state. Thus, it becomes easier for a game ball to enter the start port 44. In addition, when a predetermined time has elapsed after the blade member 48 is in the open state, the blade member 48 is closed so that it is difficult for the game ball to enter the start port 44.

  Further, game ball general winning ports 56a to 56d are provided below the ball passage detectors 54a and 54b. Further, the lower portion of the game area 15 is provided with the shutter 40 that can be opened and closed with respect to the big prize opening 39. As described above, when the derived identification information is in a specific form, The gaming state is shifted to the big hit gaming state, and the shutter 40 is driven so as to be in an open state in which the game ball can be easily received. The special winning opening 39 includes a specific area (not shown) having a V / count SW (switch) 102 (see FIG. 6) and a general area (not shown) having a count SW 104 (see FIG. 6). The shutter 40 is driven to the open state until a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls pass through these areas or until a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) elapses. In other words, when the condition of either winning a predetermined number of game balls in the grand prize opening 39 or elapse of a predetermined time is satisfied in the open state, the big prize opening 39 is put in a closed state in which it is difficult to accept the game balls. Subsequently, the shutter 40, which has been changed from the open state to the closed state, is driven to the open state again on condition that the game ball received in the big prize opening 39 in the open state has passed through the V count sensor 102. . In other words, on the condition that the game ball received when the special winning opening 39 is in the open state passes through a specific area provided in the special winning opening 39, the game ball is again opened.

  The start opening 44 provided above the shutter 40 has a start opening SW 116 (see FIG. 6). When a game ball wins the start opening 44, the special symbol game described above is started and identified. Transition information to the variable display state. As the predetermined variable display start condition, in this embodiment, the main condition is that the game ball has won the start opening 44 (the game ball has passed through the start area). That is, the identification information is variably displayed when a predetermined variable display start condition is satisfied (provided that the game ball has passed through the start area). In the present embodiment, the predetermined variable display start condition is that the game ball is won at the start port 44, but the present invention is not limited to this, and another mode may be used.

  In addition, when a game ball wins the start opening 44 during the variable display of the identification information in the special symbol game, the game ball wins the start opening 44 until the identification information in the variable display is derived and displayed. Execution (start) of variable display of identification information based on is suspended, that is, when a predetermined variable display execution condition is satisfied but a predetermined variable display start condition is not satisfied (a predetermined variable display hold condition is satisfied) In such a case, the execution (start) of variable display of identification information is suspended until a predetermined variable display start condition is satisfied. If the identification information is derived and displayed in a state where execution of variable display of the identification information is suspended, execution of variable display of the identification information held is started. In addition, when the identification information is derived and displayed, the variable display of the identification information is executed once. For example, when the identification information is derived and displayed in a state where execution of variable display of the identification information is held three times, one of the variable display of the held identification information is executed and the remaining two are displayed. The batch is held.

  By the way, in embodiment mentioned above, although all the game boards 14 were comprised by the member which has translucency, it is not restricted to this and another aspect may be sufficient. For example, you may comprise a part or all of a game board with the member which does not have translucency. In the case where all the members are not light-transmitting, it is preferable that an opening having an appropriate size is provided in the game board 14 and the liquid crystal display device 32 is fitted into the opening.

  As described above, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the liquid crystal display device 32 is disposed on the back side of the game board 14 having translucency, and the front door is provided on the front side of the game board 14. Since the protective glass 19 having translucency attached to the player 11 is disposed, the player can play the game ball on the game board 14 and enjoy the pachinko game, and the behavior of the game ball and the liquid crystal behind it. An image displayed in the display area 32 a of the display device 32 can be viewed through the protective glass 19.

  Therefore, by performing various effects on the display area 32a having the same size as the game area 15 on the back surface of the game board 14 having translucency, a novel and dynamic effect can be provided. Can be improved.

  As the launching means for launching a game ball onto the game area 15 of the game board 14 described above, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3, two launching devices using a solenoid 131 as an actuator for launching a game ball are used. 130 (130L, 130R) are provided. Each launching device 130 is attached to the base door 13 so as to be located on the side of the dish unit 21.

  In addition, as shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, the launching handles 26 (26L, 26R) that can be operated by the player are rotatably disposed in these launching devices 130L, 130R as the launching operation means. ing. The pachinko game is advanced by the player operating each firing handle 26. Thus, in this embodiment, the operability of the firing handle 26 is good for both right-handed and left-handed.

Each launching device 130 is unitized and arranged behind each firing handle 26. For example, as shown in FIG. 5, the launching device 130 has the launching rail 134 attached to the substantially central position of the unit substrate 133 with the launching rail 134 obliquely upward, and a base end portion thereof. The solenoid 131 is disposed so as to face the lower end portion. In addition, a foul ball collection unit 135 is provided at the upper left corner of the unit substrate 133 with a slight gap from the higher end, which is the end of the firing rail 134.
The launching device 130L disposed on the left side has a symmetrical shape with the above-described launching device 130R for the right side, and these two launching devices 130L and 130R are arranged in line symmetry as shown in FIG. ing. Reference numeral 136 denotes a ball feeder, which sequentially sends the game balls supplied from the upper plate 20 to a predetermined launch position. In the present embodiment, when the left and right launching devices 130L and 130R are arranged in line symmetry, the foul ball collection unit 135 is shared as shown in FIG.

  These launching devices 130 are controlled by a payout / launch control circuit 126 (see FIG. 6), and can launch a game ball with a force corresponding to the operation amount of the launching handle 26. That is, when the launch handle 26 is on the right side, when the clockwise operation is performed, electric power is supplied to the solenoid 131 according to the rotation angle, and the game ball stored in the upper plate 20 is played by the game board. 14 is fired sequentially. In the case of the left launching handle 26L, when it is turned counterclockwise, it is controlled according to the turning angle.

  A touch sensor (not shown) is provided at the periphery of the firing handle 26, and power is supplied to the solenoid 131 only when the touch sensor detects that the player has gripped the firing handle 26. Is made. In the present embodiment, this touch sensor is also part of the firing operation means. The touch sensor may be any sensor as long as it can be determined that the player has grasped the firing handle 26, and any sensor may be used, such as an optical detection sensor or a thermal detection sensor.

  With this configuration, when the right firing handle 26R is operated, the right launching device 130R is driven, and the game ball launched through the firing rail 134 is played along the left guide rail 30 shown in FIG. It will lead to. On the other hand, when the left launching handle 26L is operated, the left launching device 130L is driven, and the game ball launched through the launch rail 134 reaches the game area 15 along the right guide rail 30. Note that the game ball that has flowed back from the guide rail 30 until it reaches the game area 15 due to its weak firing force falls to the foul ball collection unit 135 and is collected and returned to the lower plate 22 through a passage (not shown). The

  In the pachinko machine 10 having the above-described configuration, the feature of the present embodiment is that if it is a normal pachinko machine, the launching device 130 can fire up to about 100 pieces per minute at a predetermined launch cycle. While the game ball is fired, the payout / firing control circuit 126 functioning as the firing control means sets the firing period to the predetermined firing according to the number of launching means that are simultaneously driven, that is, launching devices 130. The change is made to be longer than the cycle.

  That is, the payout / firing control circuit 126 includes a crystal oscillator and a frequency divider, and outputs a pulse signal obtained by frequency division from the crystal oscillator to the corresponding emitting device 130 to output the emitting device 130. Driving and firing game balls. If the launching device 130 is single, the number of output pulse signals is output at a predetermined firing cycle (60/100 seconds) that is 100 times per minute. When driving the two launchers 130R and 130L, each launch cycle is longer than the predetermined launch cycle (60/100 = 0.6 seconds).

  In particular, in the payout / firing control circuit 126, when the two right and left launching devices 130R and 130L are driven at the same time, each launch cycle is obtained by multiplying the preset launch cycle by the number of launching devices 130. 1 long period, or a second long period longer than the first long period. That is, in this embodiment, since the right and left two launching devices 130R and 130L are provided, the firing cycle is 1.2 seconds (first long cycle), which is twice the 0.6 seconds. I have control. Of course, the control may be performed so that the firing cycle (second long cycle) is longer than 1.2 seconds, for example, a firing cycle of about 1.3 seconds to 2.0 seconds.

  By controlling in this way, the number of game balls fired per short time can be reduced to the same or less than when using a single launching means, thus reliably preventing the shooting performance from being increased. can do.

Here, a control circuit having the dispensing / launching control circuit 126 will be described with reference to FIG.
As shown in the figure, the control circuit of the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment includes a main control circuit 60 that mainly functions as game state control means, and a sub-control circuit that functions as control means for effect display according to the progress of the game. The payout / launch control circuit 126 is electrically connected to the main control circuit 60 and the sub-control circuit 200.

  The main control circuit 60 controls the progress of the game, and includes a main CPU 66, a main ROM (read only memory) 68, a main RAM (read / write memory) 70, an I / O controller 61, and the like.

  The main CPU 66 is connected to a main ROM 68, a main RAM 70, and the like, and has a function of executing various processes according to a program stored in the main ROM 68. Further, the main control circuit 60 performs lottery means for performing a lottery for determining whether or not to shift to a special game state advantageous to a player in a special symbol game, and a predictive notification indicating the possibility of shifting to the special game state. It will function as various means such as a sign means.

  In the main ROM 68, a program for controlling the operation of the pachinko machine 10 by the main CPU 66 is stored. In addition, in a big hit determination table or a special symbol game which is referred to when a big hit is determined by random number lottery. Various tables such as a variation pattern table of identification information and an effect pattern table referred to when selecting an effect are stored.

  In the present embodiment, the main ROM 68 is used as a medium for storing programs, tables, and the like. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any other storage medium can be used as long as it is a computer-readable storage medium. For example, it may be recorded on a storage medium such as a hard disk device, a CD-ROM, a DVD-ROM, or a ROM cartridge. Further, these programs may not be recorded in advance, but may be downloaded and recorded in the main RAM 70 after the power is turned on. Furthermore, each program may be recorded on a separate storage medium. In this embodiment, the main CPU 66, the main ROM 68, and the main RAM 70 are provided separately. However, a one-chip microcomputer in which these are integrated may be used.

  The main RAM 70 has a function of storing various flags and variable values as a temporary storage area of the main CPU 66. Specific examples of data stored in the main RAM 70 include the following.

  The main RAM 70 includes a control state flag, a specific area passing flag, a high probability flag, a jackpot determination random number counter, a jackpot symbol determination random number counter, a variation pattern (effect condition) selection random number counter, a sign notification selection random number counter, a sign Random counter for performance selection, grand prize opening number counter, grand prize opening prize counter, waiting time timer, big prize opening time timer, variables related to output including data indicating the number of hold in special symbol game, sub-control circuit Data, variables, etc. for supplying commands to 200 are positioned.

  The control state flag indicates the control state of the special symbol game. The specific area passing flag is for determining whether or not the game ball has passed the specific area. The high probability flag indicates whether or not to relatively increase the probability of shifting to the big hit gaming state that is the specific gaming state.

  The jackpot determination random number counter is for determining the jackpot of a special symbol. The jackpot symbol determination random number counter is for determining identification information derived and displayed when a jackpot of a special symbol is determined. The variation pattern selection random number counter is for determining a variation display pattern of identification information. These counters are stored and updated so that the main CPU 66 sequentially increases “1”, and various functions of the main CPU 66 are executed by extracting random numbers from the counters at a predetermined timing. In the present embodiment, such a random number counter is provided, and the main CPU 66 is configured to store and update the random number counter so as to increase “1” in accordance with a program. You may comprise so that an apparatus like a generator may be provided. Further, although it is out of place, a reach determination random number counter for determining whether or not to reach may be provided.

  The waiting time timer is for synchronizing processing executed in the main control circuit 60 and the sub control circuit 200. The special prize opening time timer is for measuring the time for driving the shutter 40 and opening the special prize opening 39. Note that the timer in the present embodiment is stored and updated in the main RAM 70 so as to be subtracted by the predetermined cycle at a predetermined cycle. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the CPU itself may include a timer. .

The big prize opening number counter indicates the number of times the big prize opening 39 is opened (so-called “round number”) in the big hit gaming state. The grand prize winning prize counter indicates the number of game balls that won the big prize winning opening 39 during one round and passed through the V · count SW 102 or the count SW 104. Further, the data indicating the number of reserved items is retained when the game ball is won at the start port 44, but the variable display of the identification information cannot be executed. Indicates the number of times.

  In the present embodiment, the main RAM 70 is used as a temporary storage area of the main CPU 66. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any readable / writable storage medium may be used.

  The main control circuit 60 includes an initial reset circuit 64 that generates a reset signal when the power is turned on, and a command output port 72 for supplying a command to a sub-control circuit 200 described later. The initial reset circuit 64 and the command output port 72 are connected to the main CPU 66.

  Various devices are connected to the main control circuit 60. For example, special symbol display device 33, V / count SW (switch) 102, count SW 104, general winning opening SW 106, 108, 110, 112, passing gate SW 114, 115, starting opening SW 116, starting opening SOL (solenoid) 118, large A winning opening SOL120, a seesaw SOL122, a backup clear SW124, and the like are connected.

  The special symbol display device 33 performs variable display of identification information as a special symbol in the special symbol game in response to a signal from the main control circuit 60.

  The V / count SW 102 is provided in a specific area in the special winning opening 39, and supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when the game ball passes through the specific area in the special winning opening 39.

  The count SW 104 is provided in a general area different from the specific area in the special winning opening 39, and supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when a game ball passes through the general area in the special winning opening 39. .

  The general winning ports SW 106, 108, 110, 112 are provided in the general winning ports 56a to 56d, and when a game ball passes through the general winning ports 56a to 56d, a predetermined detection signal is sent to the main control circuit 60. Supply.

  The passage gates SW114 and 115 are provided in the gate-shaped ball passage detectors 54a and 54b, and supply a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when a game ball passes through the ball passage detectors 54a and 54b.

  The start port SW 116 is provided in the start port 44, and supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when a game ball wins the start port 44.

  The start port SOL118 is connected to the blade member 48 via a link member (not shown), and makes the blade member 48 open or closed according to a drive signal supplied from the main CPU 66.

  The special winning opening SOL120 is connected to a shutter 40 attached to the special winning opening 39, and the shutter 40 is driven in accordance with a drive signal supplied from the main CPU 66, so that the special winning opening 39 is opened or closed. To do.

  The seesaw SOL 122 is connected to a seesaw provided in the shutter 40 in a plate shape, and in accordance with a drive signal supplied from the main CPU 66, the seesaw is displaced to change the inclination of the seesaw. As a result of tilting the seesaw, the game ball is switched so as to easily pass through the specific area or pass through the general area.

  The backup clear SW 124 is built in the pachinko machine 10 and has a function of clearing backup data in the event of a power failure or the like in accordance with the operation of the game hall manager.

  The main control circuit 60 is connected to the above-described payout / firing control circuit 126, which is a main part of the present embodiment, and the payout / firing control circuit 126 is connected to the card unit 150. A lending operation panel 82 is connected to the card unit 150, and an operation signal is supplied to the card unit 150 in accordance with the operation.

  The payout / launch control circuit 126 is connected to a payout device 128 for paying out game balls, launch devices 130L, 130R for launching game balls, and launch handles 26R, 26L.

  The payout / launch control circuit 126 includes a payout control circuit and a fire control circuit, and stores a CPU (not shown) for controlling each control circuit and a program for causing the CPU to execute processing. A ROM (not shown) and a RAM (not shown), which is a work area of the CPU, are provided. The launch control circuit controls the operation of the launch device 130 in accordance with the operation of the launch handle 26. In particular, the firing cycle is controlled as described above.

  That is, the launching device 130 includes the solenoid 131, detects that the firing handle 26 is gripped by the player, and detects in a predetermined direction (clockwise if the right firing handle 26R, When the firing handle 26L is turned counterclockwise, the firing control circuit controls the power to be supplied to each solenoid 131 according to each turning angle. The stored game balls are sequentially fired onto the game board 14 by the solenoid 131.

  The firing control circuit of the dispensing / firing control circuit 126 includes a crystal oscillator and a frequency divider. When one of the firing handles 26 is operated, a pulse obtained by frequency division from the crystal oscillator is obtained. A signal is output and driven to the corresponding launching device 130 at a period of 0.6 seconds, and game balls are fired at a rate of 100 pieces per minute.

  When one of the firing handles 26R (26L) is operated while the other firing handle 26L (26R) is operated, or when the two firing handles 26R and 26L are operated simultaneously, the number of launching devices 130 is increased. Accordingly, each firing cycle is changed to be longer than the predetermined firing cycle. In the present embodiment, the firing periods of the two launchers 130R and 130L are changed to 1.2 seconds (first long period), which is twice the 0.6 seconds.

  Moreover, the launch control circuit controls so that the launch periods of the two launchers 130R and 130L are shifted. That is, when game balls are fired from the left and right launchers 130L and 130R, it is conceivable that the game balls immediately collide with each other if fired simultaneously. Therefore, by collating each firing period, the firing timing is varied to prevent collision. For example, by doubling the output period of the pulse signal obtained by dividing the frequency from the crystal oscillator and outputting the pulses in a waveform that alternates, the game balls are alternately fired from the left and right. It controls so that.

  Therefore, the game balls launched from the left and right do not immediately collide with each other to become foul balls, and it is an interesting pachinko game where the game balls are launched from the left and right into the game area 15 without impairing the game performance. Can fully enjoy.

  By the way, in this embodiment, since the launching handle 26 corresponding to each launching device 130 is provided, the launching control circuit launches each launching device 130 according to the number of the firing handles 26 operated. The period may be changed. In order to play a pachinko game, the player naturally operates the launch handle 26 to launch game balls into the game area 15, but these launch handles 26 are also connected to the payout / launch control circuit 126. Whether or not it is being operated can be easily detected. Therefore, if control is performed by detecting the operated firing handle 26, it is easy to measure the change timing of the firing cycle of each launching device 130, and the control can be performed easily and reliably.

  The sub control circuit 200 is connected to the command output port 72 of the main control circuit 60.

  The sub control circuit 200 performs display control in the liquid crystal display device 32, control related to sound generated from the speakers 46L and 46R, a decoration lamp (not shown), and the like according to various commands supplied from the main control circuit 60. It functions as a control of the lamp / LED 132 including the effect control means and the notification control means, and performs control related to the effect and the notification. In the present embodiment, for example, when the main control circuit 60 causes the sub-control circuit 200 to execute the effect display, a command is supplied from the main control circuit 60 to the sub-control circuit 200, and the sub-control circuit 200 performs the main control. The circuit 60 is configured not to supply a signal. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the sub control circuit 200 may be configured to transmit a signal to the main control circuit 60.

  The sub control circuit 200 mainly performs display control in the sub CPU 206 functioning as an effect display control means and a notification control means, a program ROM 208 as a storage means, a work RAM 210, a liquid crystal display device (LCD) 32 as a display means and a notification means. Image control circuit 250, speaker 46L. The voice control circuit 230 controls the sound generated from the 46R, and the lamp control circuit 240 controls the lamp / LED 132 including a decorative lamp.

  The sub-control circuit 200 executes an effect corresponding to the progress of the game in accordance with a command from the main control circuit 60, and the operation signal of the launch handle 26 from the payout / launch control means 126 and the drive from the launch device 130. In response to the signal, the operation state of the firing handle 26 and the firing state of the launching device 130 are displayed as a notification image in a predetermined area within the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32. The display of the notification image will be described later.

  The sub CPU 206 is connected to a program ROM 208, a work RAM 210, and a command input port 260. The sub CPU 206 has a function of executing various processes in accordance with programs stored in the program ROM 208. In particular, the sub CPU 206 controls the sub control circuit 200 in accordance with various commands supplied from the main control circuit 60 via the command input port 260, and the sub CPU 206 functions as various means described later. It becomes.

  As described above, the program ROM 208 of the sub-control circuit 200 functioning as a notification control means for indicating the operation state of the launch handle 26 and the launch state of the game ball in response to the detection signal (control signal) from the payout / launch control circuit 126. Stores a program for controlling the game effect of the pachinko machine 10 by the sub CPU 206. And according to this program, various production displays including the notification are performed.

  The program ROM 208 can also function as an effect pattern storage means and a notification data storage means. The program ROM 208 includes an effect pattern including a reach effect and a variation pattern of identification information, and data relating to the operation state of the firing handle 26. It is also possible to store a plurality of types of data relating to the firing state of the launching device 130.

  In this embodiment, the program ROM 208 is used as a storage unit for storing programs, tables, and the like. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any other storage medium can be used as long as it is a computer-readable storage medium. For example, it may be recorded on a storage medium such as a hard disk device, a CD-ROM, a DVD-ROM, or a ROM cartridge. Of course, the main ROM 68 may be used as the storage means. Further, these programs may not be recorded in advance, but may be downloaded after the power is turned on and recorded in the work RAM 210 or the like. Furthermore, each program may be recorded on a separate storage medium.

  In the present embodiment, the main control circuit 60 including the main CPU 66 and the main ROM 68 and the sub control circuit 200 including the sub CPU 206 and the program ROM 208 are separately configured. However, the configuration is not limited thereto, and the main CPU 66 and the main ROM 68 are not limited thereto. In this case, the program stored in the program ROM 208 of the sub-control circuit 200 is stored in the main ROM 68 and executed by the main CPU 66. May be. Of course, it may be configured only by the sub control circuit 200 including the sub CPU 206 and the program ROM 208. In this case, the program stored in the main ROM 68 is stored in the program ROM 208 and executed by the sub CPU 206. You may comprise.

  The work RAM 210 has a function of storing various flags and variable values as a temporary storage area of the sub CPU 206. For example, various variables such as an effect display selection random number counter for selecting an effect pattern (one or a plurality of effect blocks) are positioned.

  In the present embodiment, the work RAM 210 is used as a temporary storage area of the sub CPU 206. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any readable / writable storage medium may be used.

  The image control circuit 250 is a circuit that performs display control of the liquid crystal display device 32, and is an image data processor (hereinafter referred to as VDP), an image data ROM that stores data for generating various image data, an image A frame buffer for buffering data, a D / A converter for converting image data as an image signal, and the like are included. The image control circuit 250 corresponds to an example of a notification image control unit, a display control unit, a preview image display control unit, and a round number display control unit.

  Further, the image control circuit 250 stores data for generating various image data such as decorative design image data indicating decorative design, background image data, presentation image data, and notification image data. In particular, the image control circuit 250 stores notification image data regarding the state of the firing handle 26 and the launching device 130. In other words, the image data ROM in the image control circuit 250 stores a plurality of types of handle operation states to be displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32 during the game and notification image data regarding the launch state of the game ball. The image control circuit 250 (image data ROM) storing such data corresponds to an example of a notification image data storage unit.

  Further, the image control circuit 250 reads various image data such as decorative design image data indicating a decorative design, background image data, presentation image data, such as reading out image data in response to an image display command supplied from the sub CPU 206. Is generated on the liquid crystal display device 32. Then, the image control circuit 250 temporarily stores the generated image data in the frame buffer. Then, the image control circuit 250 supplies the image data stored in the frame buffer to the D / A converter at a predetermined timing. The D / A converter converts image data as an image signal, and supplies the image signal to the liquid crystal display device 32 at a predetermined timing, whereby an image is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32.

  The audio control circuit 230 includes a sound source IC that performs control related to audio, an audio data ROM that stores various audio data, an amplifier (hereinafter referred to as AMP) for amplifying audio signals, and the like.

  The sound source IC controls sound generated from the speakers 46L and 46R. The sound source IC selects one sound data from a plurality of sound data stored in the sound data ROM in accordance with a sound generation command supplied from the sub CPU 206. The sound source IC reads the selected sound data from the sound data ROM, converts the sound data into a predetermined sound signal, and supplies the sound signal to the AMP. The AMP amplifies the audio signal and generates audio from the speakers 46L and 46R.

The lamp control circuit 240 includes a drive circuit for supplying a lamp control signal, a decoration data ROM that stores a plurality of types of lamp decoration patterns, and the like.

  As described above, the sub control circuit 200 according to the present embodiment causes the operation state of the firing handle 26 and the launching device 130 to be notified to the liquid crystal display device 32 serving as a notification unit in accordance with a control signal output from the firing control unit. The player has a function as a notification control means for notifying the firing state of the right and left, and the player displays the left and right launching devices 130L and 130R and the launching handles 26L and 26R respectively corresponding to the launching devices by the display by the liquid crystal display device 32. Can be easily recognized.

  The electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment, that is, the control circuit is as described above. Here, the launch control process by the payout / launch control circuit 126 (launch control circuit) will be described with reference to FIG. explain.

  In the firing control process shown in FIG. 7, the firing control circuit first determines whether or not the right firing handle 26R is in the ON state. That is, it is determined whether or not a detection signal is output from the touch sensor of the right firing handle 26R (step S101).

  If it is determined that the right firing handle 26R is in the ON state, the process proceeds to step S102, and whether or not the left firing handle 26L is in the ON state, that is, a detection signal is output from the touch sensor of the left firing handle 26L. It is determined whether or not. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S101 that the right firing handle 26R is not in the ON state, the process proceeds to step S103.

  If it is determined in step S102 that the left firing handle 26L is not ON, only the right firing handle 26R is ON, so that “right launch device 130R is driven at 100 shots / minute” is set (step S104). Then, according to the setting, the launch control circuit executes a launcher drive process that outputs a pulse signal for launch drive to the right launcher 130R at a launch cycle of 0.6 seconds (step S105), and the process is performed in step S101. Transfer.

  On the other hand, in step S103, which is processing when it is determined in step S101 that the right firing handle 26R is not in the ON state, it is determined whether or not the left firing handle 26L is in the ON state, and it is determined that it is in the ON state. In this case, since only the left firing handle 26L is in the ON state, it is set to “drive the left launching device 130L at 100 shots / minute” (step S106), the process proceeds to step S105, and the launch control circuit launches. A launching device driving process for outputting a driving pulse signal to the left launching device 130L at a firing cycle of 0.6 seconds is executed. Then, the process proceeds to step S101.

  When it is determined in step S103 that the left firing handle 26L is not in the ON state, that is, when it is determined that neither the right firing handle 26R nor the left firing handle 26L is in the ON state (not operated), the processing is performed. Move to step S101. That is, the game ball is not launched from either the right launcher 130R or the left launcher 130L.

  If it is determined in step S102 that the left firing handle 26L is ON, the game balls are fired from the two left and right launching devices 130L and 130R. 130R and left launcher 130L are driven at 50 shots / minute ”. Then, the launch control circuit executes a launcher drive process for outputting a firing drive pulse signal to the left launcher 130L and the right launcher 130R with a firing period of 1.2 seconds (S105). In addition, in the launching device driving process in step S105 at this time, the firing periods of the left and right are shifted to prevent the game balls from colliding with each other immediately after launching.

  As described above, in this embodiment, after the pachinko machine 10 is turned on, the two launch handles 26 are operated by repeating the control process of steps S101 to S107 → step S105 by the launch control circuit described above. In this case, a pulse signal for driving the two launchers 130L and 130R is output with a cycle twice as long as a single case, and the game balls are being fired from the left and right launchers 130L and 130R. Regardless, there are as many game balls as there are on the game area 15 when fired from a single launcher 130.

  Therefore, even if the number of launching devices 130 is doubled, it is possible to prevent the player from gaining or losing a prize ball in a short time, and to prevent mischievous shooting. In addition, since the collision between the game balls launched from the left and right is prevented, the game can proceed smoothly and there is no possibility of impairing the game performance.

  Further, during the above-described control processing, notification as shown in FIG. 8 is made on the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32.

  FIG. 8A corresponds to the flow of step S102 → step S107 → step S105 in the firing control process shown in FIG. 7, and the left and right firing handles 26L and 26R are operated. Is in operation and game balls are being fired from the left and right, and the firing cycle of each game ball is doubled, informing the state that the number of game balls launched per unit time is halved . In addition, in the liquid crystal display device 32, the state where the number of game balls launched per unit time is ½ is displayed as speed ½ in order to express from the game sense on the player side. This does not mean that the game ball launch speed is halved.

  FIG. 8B corresponds to step S103 in the launch control process shown in FIG. 7 and notifies that the launch of the game ball is also stopped because both launch handles 26 are not operated. Yes.

  FIG. 8C corresponds to the flow of step S102 → step S104 → step S105 in the launch control process shown in FIG. 7, in which only the right launch handle 26R is in operation, and a game ball is released from the right launch device 130R. The state of being fired in a normal firing cycle is informed. Here, the normal launch cycle is also displayed as normal speed in accordance with the game sense from the player side.

  FIG. 8D corresponds to the flow of steps S103 → S106 → step S105 in the launch control process shown in FIG. 7, in which only the left launch handle 26L is in operation, and a game ball is normally sent from the left launch device 130L. The state of being fired at the firing cycle of is notified. Here, the normal launch cycle is also displayed as normal speed in accordance with the game sense from the player side.

  The area for displaying these notifications may be anywhere within the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32, but here, a decorative symbol derived and displayed with a special symbol in the special symbol game (for example, “1”). To the lower right position (consisting of the numeral “12”). Control regarding these displays (notifications) is performed by the sub-control circuit 200 that has received a control signal (detection signal) from the launch control circuit of the payout / launch control circuit 126 as described above.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, a right-handed or left-handed player can easily and easily operate the firing handle 26 in a natural posture, and the left and right firing handles 26L and 26R can be operated. It is possible to launch game balls from the left and right using both at the same time. And when launching from the left and right, each firing cycle is controlled to be double that of launching from a single launcher 130, so that multiple game balls are not launched on the game area. There is no chance of winning or losing a prize ball in time, which prevents mischievous shooting. In addition, by shifting the respective firing periods at that time, the collision immediately after the game balls are launched is prevented so that the interest is not impaired. Further, the player can easily recognize the operation state of the launching handle and the launching state of the game ball by notification by the liquid crystal display device 32.

  By the way, in this embodiment, when launching a game ball from the two launchers 130L and 130R, a period multiplied by the number of launchers 130 is set to be longer than when firing from a single launcher 130. (First long cycle: here a cycle twice that of a single case), but a second long cycle longer than the first long cycle may be used. By doing so, the number of game balls existing in the game area 15 per unit time can be reduced as compared with the case where a single launching device 130 is used, and the prevention of shooting is more effective. realizable.

From the embodiment described above, the following ball game machines are realized.
A plurality of launching means for launching game balls (for example, launching devices 130R and 130L), and launch control means for driving and controlling each of these launching means so as to launch a game ball at a predetermined launch cycle set in advance ( For example, a discharge / firing control circuit 126) is provided, and the firing control means can change each firing cycle to be longer than the predetermined firing cycle according to the number of launching devices driven simultaneously. A ball game machine.

  The firing control means (for example, the payout / firing control circuit 126) has a first firing time obtained by multiplying each firing period by a predetermined firing period multiplied by the number of firing means (for example, the firing devices 130R and 130L). A bullet ball game machine having a long cycle or a second long cycle longer than the first long cycle.

  The firing control means (for example, the payout / launch control circuit 126) is a bullet ball game machine in which each firing cycle is shifted.

  The firing operation means (for example, firing handles 26R, 26L) corresponding to the respective launching means (for example, launch devices 130R, 130L) are provided, and the launch control means (for example, the dispensing / launch control circuit 126) is operated. A ball game machine that changes the firing cycle of each firing means in accordance with the number of firing operation means.

  In response to a control signal output by the firing control means (for example, the payout / firing control circuit 126), the operation state of the firing operation means (for example, the firing handles 26R and 26L) and the firing means (for example, the launching devices 130R and 130L). ) A bullet ball game machine provided with a notification means (for example, a liquid crystal display device 32) for notifying the firing state.

  By the way, in the embodiment described above, the firing operation means is the two left and right firing handles 26R, 26L, and the firing strength is variable according to the rotation angle, but it is not necessarily a rotary handle type. Also good. For example, a lever-type firing operation means may be used.

  In the above-described embodiment, the liquid crystal display device 32 that displays various effects including display of decorative symbols is used as the notification unit that notifies the operation state of the launch operation unit and the launch state of the launch unit. A dedicated liquid crystal display device may be provided. Or you may alert | report using a lamp | ramp and an audio | voice instead of the image display by a liquid crystal etc.

  As mentioned above, although embodiment of this invention has been described, it has only illustrated a specific example and does not specifically limit this invention. The effects described in the embodiments of the present invention are only the most preferable effects resulting from the present invention, and the effects of the present invention are limited to those described in the embodiments of the present invention. is not.

It is a perspective view of the pachinko machine concerning this embodiment. It is explanatory drawing of the liquid crystal display device of the pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing which shows a part of internal structure of the pachinko machine. It is typical explanatory drawing by the partial longitudinal cross-sectional view of the pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the launching means of the pachinko machine. It is a block diagram which shows the control circuit of the pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows a discharge control process. It is explanatory drawing of the alerting | reporting image displayed on a liquid crystal display device.

Explanation of symbols

10 Pachinko machine (ball game machine)
14 game board 26 firing operation handle (launching operation means)
32 Liquid crystal display device (notification means)
60 Main control circuit 126 Discharge / launch control circuit (launch control means)
130 Launcher (Launching Unit)
200 Sub-control circuit

Claims (5)

A plurality of launching means for launching game balls;
These firing means, firing control means for driving and controlling each so as to fire a game ball in a predetermined firing period set in advance,
In a ball game machine equipped with
The bullet ball game machine characterized in that the firing control means can change each firing cycle so as to be longer than the predetermined firing cycle according to the number of firing devices driven simultaneously.   The firing control means is configured such that each firing cycle is a first long cycle obtained by multiplying a predetermined firing cycle set in advance by the number of launching means, or a second long cycle longer than the first long cycle. The bullet ball game machine according to claim 1, wherein:   The bullet ball game machine according to claim 1, wherein the firing control unit shifts each firing cycle.   The firing operation means corresponding to each launching means is provided, and the launch control means changes the firing cycle of each launching means in accordance with the number of fired manipulation means operated. The bullet ball game machine of any one of Claims. 5. The apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising a notifying unit that notifies an operation state of the firing operation unit and a firing state of the launching unit in accordance with a control signal output from the firing control unit. Ball game machine.

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