JP2695617B2 - Continuous control device - Google Patents

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a continuation control device for controlling the continuation or discontinuity of the open state of a variable winning device of a pachinko machine.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art As is well known, a pachinko machine can be switched between an open state with a high winning probability and a closed state with a low winning probability, and the open state is temporarily terminated after a predetermined time or a predetermined number of winnings. Some include a winning device.

As an example of such a variable winning device,
There is a variable prize winning device called a kind special electric accessory. FIG.
As shown in FIG. 7, when a special symbol such as 777 is displayed on the variable symbol display device 302 and a special game condition is established, the variable winning prize device 300 of this type moves 306 is opened to create a gaming state with a very high winning probability. This variable winning device 30
The open state in which the special winning opening 306 is opened at 0 is determined, for example, by closing the special winning opening 306 on the receiving plate 304 when 30 seconds elapse or when there are ten winning balls in the special winning opening 306. Once the process is completed, the special winning opening 306 is opened immediately after the predetermined continuation condition is satisfied, and the open state is restarted. That is, the open state is continued by the satisfaction of the continuation condition.

The continuation condition in the variable winning device 300 is established when a winning ball passes through a special area 308 provided inside a special winning opening 306 as shown in FIG. The probability of the winning ball passing through the special area 308 is
For example, it is set to be 1/3, and in order to secure the fairness with this passing probability being accurate, a special winning opening 3
Strict precision is required for the dimensions of the special area 06 and the special area 308.

Further, it is necessary to separately count the number of winning balls passing through the special area 308 of the winning balls and the number of winning balls into the special winning opening 306, as shown in FIG.
A proximity switch 312 for detecting a winning ball passing through the special area 308 and a proximity switch 314 for detecting a winning ball in the special winning opening 306 are provided on the back side of the.

As shown in FIG. 17, a variable prize winning device 40 called a second-type special electric accessory which operates by winning a specific start winning prize port 402, 404, 406.
8 are known. As shown in an enlarged view in FIG. 18, the variable winning device 408 causes the pair of opening / closing members 410 to swing and displace as shown by a broken line when any of the starting winning ports 402 to 406 has a prize. Time, e.g.
The special winning opening 412 is opened for only 5 seconds.

As shown in FIGS. 18 and 19, an upper inclined plate 414 which is inclined from the near side to the inner side is provided inside the special winning opening 412, and the winning ball is formed by the upper inclined plate 41.
4 to the back side and fall from two notches 416. The dropped prize ball moves on the lower inclined plate 418 that is inclined from the back to the front, and passes through either the special area 420 or the normal area 422. However, as is apparent from the drawing, a guide groove 424 is provided at the center of the lower inclined plate 418, and it is necessary for the winning sphere to be guided by the guide groove 424 in order to pass through the special area 420. . With such a configuration, the passing probability of the special area 420 is set to 1/10.

[0008] Within the opening time of 0.5 seconds, the big winning opening 41
If the winning ball that has won 2 passes through the special area 420,
The big winning opening 412 is opened, and a gaming state with a very high winning probability is created. On the other hand, if any of the winning spheres within the opening time passes through the ordinary area 422 without passing through the special area 420, no open state is created, and until the start winning prize holes 402 to 406 are again awarded. , The normal game state is continued.

The open state of the variable winning device 408 is based on the fact that the opening and closing member 410 repeats opening and closing at a predetermined cycle, for example, at 0.5 second intervals. If there is a ball, the opening / closing member 410 is closed, and the open state is once ended. However, if the predetermined continuation condition is satisfied, the open state is restarted immediately after. That is, the open state is continued by the satisfaction of the continuation condition.

[0010] The continuation conditions in the variable winning device 408 are as follows:
This is established when the prize ball passes through the special area 420 during the above open state, and the probability of the prize ball passing through the special area 420 is set to 1/10 as described above. Strict precision is required for the dimensions of the upper inclined plate 414, the lower inclined plate 418, the guide groove 424, the special area 420, and the like, which constitute the large winning opening 412, in order to ensure the fairness with an accurate probability.

Further, it is necessary to individually count the number of winning balls passing through the special winning area 412 and the number of winning balls entering the special winning opening 412, as shown in FIG.
Proximity switch 42 for detecting a winning ball passing through zero
6 and a proximity switch 428 for detecting a winning ball in the special winning opening 412 was provided.

[0012]

However, when the probability of passing through a special area is set by a physical method as described above, it is of course that strict accuracy is required for the size and shape of the constituent members. Similar precision is required for the maintenance of pachinko machines. In addition, the passing probability of the special area may be affected by conditions unrelated to the variable winning device itself, such as adjustment of nails hit on the game board. For this reason, it has been difficult to ensure fairness of the game conditions in a strict sense.

[0013] From such a background, there has been a demand for ensuring the fairness of the game conditions in the variable prize winning apparatus without being influenced by other conditions such as the accuracy of the size and shape of the members and the adjustment of the nail. The present invention relates to a game article in a variable winning device.
Improve the interest of pachinko games after securing fairness
It is intended.

[0014]

As means for solving the above problems, as shown in FIG. 13, the continuous control device according to the first aspect of the present invention includes an open state having a high winning probability and a closed state having a low winning probability. A continuation control device which is mounted on a pachinko machine having a variable prize device which can be switched to and temporarily terminates the open state after a lapse of a predetermined time or a predetermined number of prizes, and controls the continuation and discontinuity of the open state of the variable prize device And a ball entry sensor for detecting a winning ball to the variable winning device and outputting a ball entry signal, numerical value calculating means for calculating a variation value, and the variation selected based on the ball entry signal. Determining means for determining a hit by comparing a numerical value with a preset determination value; and when the winning is determined to be any one of the winning balls in the open state, the variable winning device causes the variable winning device to continue the open state. Shows, in continuation display device and a continuation instruction means for instructing the non-continuation of the open state to the fluctuation winning device if both have to be determined per winning ball to the fluctuation winning device in the open state, the number
The fluctuation value calculated by the value calculation means is determined to be the above hit
Numerical indicator that lights up or goes out when the value is
The is characterized in that provided.

A continuation control device according to a second aspect of the present invention is the continuation control device according to the first aspect, wherein a display state is changed when any one of the winning balls in the open state is determined to be hit. Means are provided .

[0016]

In the continuous control device according to the first aspect of the present invention, the ball sensor detects a winning ball to the variable winning device and outputs a ball signal. The numerical value calculation means calculates a variable numerical value. The determination means determines a hit by comparing a variation value selected due to the incoming signal with a preset determination value. The continuation instructing means instructs the variable winning device to continue the open state when it is determined that any of the winning balls in the open state is a hit, and any of the winning balls to the variable winning device in the open state is a hit. If it is not determined, the variable winning device is instructed to discontinue the open state.

The continuation or discontinuity of the open state of the variable winning device is determined by comparing a variable value selected based on a ball entry signal by detecting a winning ball with a judgment value. In other words, the continuation or discontinuity of the open state is based on the detection timing of the winning ball. Therefore, it is not necessary to provide a special area or the like for determining whether the continuation condition is satisfied, and the fairness of the game condition in the variable winning device is not affected by other conditions such as the accuracy of the size and shape of the member and the adjustment of the nail. Can be secured. In addition, as a sensor for detecting a prize ball to the variable prize winning device, it is only necessary to install a ball entry sensor at one place, so that the mechanism is simplified.

In addition, the fluctuation calculated by the numerical value calculation means.
When the numerical value is a numerical value that is judged to be the above hit, the numerical value
Since the indicator light turns on or off, for example, LED or light bulb
If you win the floating prize device during the lighting or extinguishing period of etc.
It can be displayed that the open condition continuation condition is satisfied. Play
Competitor compares the path of the ball with the status of the numerical indicator.
You will be delighted and you can enhance the interest of the game
You.

Next, according to a second aspect of the present invention, there is provided a continuous control device.
The display means is one of the open prize balls.
The display state is changed when it is determined that a hit has occurred. this
Indicates to the player that the open condition continuation condition has been satisfied.
Can be. Therefore, the effect of the configuration according to claim 1 is obtained.
In addition to the fruits, the player's sense of trust is improved.

[0020]

Next, two embodiments of the present invention will be described. (Embodiment 1) FIG. 1 shows a variable winning device 1 in this embodiment.
0 is a perspective view of the game machine mounted on a pachinko machine (not shown). The mounting state of the variable winning device 10 and the form of the pachinko machine are the same as those shown in FIG. 14 as a conventional example, and therefore illustration and description thereof are omitted.

A large winning opening 14 which is opened and closed by a ball receiving plate 12 is provided at the upper center of the variable winning device 10. In addition, on the left and right of the large winning opening 14, the starting winning opening 16,
A variable symbol display device (not shown) is activated by winning the starting winning ports 16 and 16. When a special symbol such as 777 is displayed on the symbol display device and the special game condition is established, the ball receiving plate 12 of the variable winning device 10 is tilted toward the front side as shown in the figure to open the special winning opening 14,
The variable winning device 10 is in an open state. Since these operations have a conventionally known configuration, detailed description will be omitted.

The variable winning device 1 is provided inside the special winning opening 14.
An LED indicator light 20 and a decorative light 22, which is also an LED but smaller in size than the indicator light 20, are fixed to the back plate 18 of the LED. In this embodiment, the indicator 20
Corresponds to display means, and the decorative lamp 22 corresponds to numerical value display means. A proximity switch 24 having an opening through which a winning ball can pass is installed in the center of the inside of the special winning opening 14.
A pair of bottom plates 26, 26 that are slightly inclined toward 4, are provided horizontally. Therefore, all winning balls to the special winning opening 14 pass through the proximity switch 24. Further, the variable winning device 10 is provided with a dot matrix type display panel 27 below the special winning opening 14,
A two-digit number can be displayed.

As shown in FIG. 2, the proximity switch 24
The control unit 3 incorporated in the control board 28 of the pachinko machine
0 via the input interface 32,
A configuration is such that a ball entry signal output by the proximity switch 24 when a winning ball passes through the proximity switch 24 is input to the control unit 30.

The control unit 30 includes a well-known CPU, RO
It has an M, a RAM, and the like, and is configured as an arithmetic circuit capable of executing various arithmetic processes according to a program stored in advance in the ROM. A timer circuit 34 and a counter 36 are connected to the control unit 30.
Can read the count values of the timer circuit 34 and the counter 36. Further, a solenoid 38 for opening and closing the ball receiving plate 12 is connected to the control unit 30 via a drive circuit 40, and the solenoid 38 is operated by a signal from the control unit 30 to operate the ball receiving plate 12. The position, that is, opening and closing of the special winning opening 14 can be controlled. Further, the control unit 30
Is connected to the indicator lamp 20 and the decorative lamp 22 via drive circuits 42 and 44, and the indicator lamp 20 and the decorative lamp 22 can be turned on and off in response to a signal from the control unit 30. Similarly, the display panel 27 is connected via the drive circuit 46, and can display numbers on the display panel 27 according to a signal from the control unit 30. The control unit 30 receives signals from a start winning port provided on a game board (not shown), a proximity switch provided at a normal winning port, and the like, and receives a prize ball payout device, solenoids for various kinds of characters, It is a configuration that can control the operation of a motor and the like, the blinking of lamps, various audio outputs, and the like.

Next, the operation of the variable winning device 10 will be described together with the continuation control routine executed by the control unit 30. This continuation control routine is repeatedly executed throughout the operation of the pachinko machine by a time interruption at a preset timing.

As shown in FIG. 3, the control unit 30, which has started the continuation control routine, displays a special symbol such as 777 on the symbol display device due to winning in the starting winning opening, and the special game condition is satisfied. Is determined (step 1100). In addition, the arithmetic processing regarding establishment of this special game condition is separately performed by a well-known procedure. Here, if it is determined that the special game condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to the next step 1200, and if No, this routine is temporarily ended.

Next, at step 1200, the control unit 30
Resets the number of incoming balls CI, the number of open times CC and the hit flag F to 0. The details of the number CI of entering balls, the number CC of opening, and the hit flag F will be described later. Subsequently, the control unit 30 displays the big hit state by lighting a decorative lamp installed on a game board, a front frame, or the like, or changing a sound output (1300).

In the next step 1400, the control unit 30 outputs a solenoid drive signal to drive the solenoid 38, and the ball receiving plate 12 is moved forward to open the special winning opening 14. As a result, the variable winning device 10 is opened. Next, the control unit 30 increments the release count CC (step 1500). Subsequently, the control unit 30
Causes the display panel 27 to display a number corresponding to the number of releases CC (step 1600). This allows the player to recognize the number of times of release.

Next, the control unit 30 determines whether or not there is a ball entry signal SI from the proximity switch 24 which is output each time there is a winning ball in the special winning opening 14 (step 1700). If the incoming ball signal has been input here, the next step 1800
Increments the winning ball number CI indicating the number of winning balls to the special winning opening 14. Subsequently, the control unit 30 determines whether the CI is 10 or less, that is, whether or not the winning in the variable winning device 10 is 10 balls or less (step 1900). CI is 10
If so, the determination routine shown in FIG. 4 is executed (step 2000).

As shown in FIG. 4, when the determination routine is started, the control unit 30 determines whether the hit flag F = 1 (step 2010). Next, the control unit 30 requests an output from the counter 36 and reads the count value N (2
020).

Here, a count routine executed by the counter 36 will be described with reference to FIG. This counting routine is continuously executed while the pachinko machine is operating. As shown in FIG. 5, when the pachinko machine is turned on and the counting routine is started, the counter 36 is activated.
Sets the count value N to 0 (step 3100).
Subsequently, it is determined whether there is an output request from the control unit 30 (step 3200). If it is determined in step 3200 that there is an output request, the counter 36 proceeds to step 3300 and outputs N to the control unit 30. When it is determined in step 3200 that there is no output request, and after performing the processing in step 3300, the counter 36 determines N = 2 (step 3400). If N = 2, the counter 36 returns to step 3100 and repeats the above processing. On the other hand, if N ≠ 2, the counter 36 increments N and returns to step 3200. That is, the counter 36 repeatedly counts 0, 1, and 2, and outputs N every time there is a request from the control unit 30.

Although not shown in this counting routine, the counter 36 outputs to the control unit 30 every time the count value N is changed. The control unit 30 determines the count value N = 0 corresponding to the hit in the determination routine.
When the timing is (hit timing), the decorative lamp 22 is turned on via the drive circuit 44. As a result, the player can use the winning prize port 1 of the variable prize winning device 10 during the winning timing.
When the player wins No. 4, it can be recognized that the open condition continuation condition is satisfied. When the player compares the path of the hit ball with the state of the decorative lamp 22, the player feels delight and can enhance the interest of the game. However, there is a time lag from when the game ball enters the special winning opening 14 to when it is detected by the proximity switch 24. Therefore, the display of the hit timing due to the lighting of the decorative lamp 22 precisely matches the fluctuation of the count value N. If this is done, inconvenience may be derived rather than the determination may be made in spite of the fact that the player has hit the ball during lighting. Therefore,
The blinking timing of the decorative lamp 22 needs to be determined in consideration of the above-described factors such as the time lag.

It is not necessary to turn on the decorative lamps 22 all at once. It is possible to turn on only a specific decorative lamp 22 (for example, a color different from that of the other decorative lamps 22) or to use a count value. The number of lighting is increased or decreased according to N and all decorative lights 2
Various methods can be adopted, such as indicating that the lighting timing of 2 is the hit timing described above.

Now, the description returns to the determination subroutine in the control unit 30. After reading the count value N of the counter 36 in step 2020, the control unit 30 determines N = 0 (step 2030). If N = 0 here, the hit flag F is set to 1 in step 2040. further,
After outputting an instruction to turn on the indicator light 20 in the subsequent step 2050, the control unit 30 ends this subroutine and returns to the continuation control routine. Further, when it is determined that F = 1 in step 2010 described above, and when step 20
Even when it is determined in step 30 that N ≠ 0, the control unit 30 ends this subroutine and returns to the continuation control routine. That is, in the determination subroutine, it is determined whether or not the count value N of the counter 36 is 0, thereby determining the hit with a probability of 1/3. In addition, when it is determined that a hit has occurred, this is displayed by turning on the indicator lamp 20, so that the player can recognize that the hit has occurred.

Returning again to the description of the continuation control routine. When returning from the determination subroutine to the main continuation control routine, the control unit 30 determines whether CI = 10 (step 2100). If it is determined that CI ≠ 10, that is, the current winning ball is not the tenth ball, the control unit 30 proceeds to step 2200. Also, the above step 1700
Also, when it is determined that there is no input of the incoming ball signal SI, the control unit 30 proceeds to step 2200. Step 2200
Then, the control unit 30 determines whether 30 seconds have elapsed from the opening of the special winning opening 14 based on the output of the timer circuit 34.
If it is determined that 30 seconds have not elapsed, the control unit 30 returns to step 1700 and repeats the above processing. on the other hand,
If it is determined that 30 seconds have elapsed, the process proceeds to step 2300.
Also, when it is determined in step 1900 that the number of entered balls CI exceeds 10, and when it is determined in step 2100 that the number of entered balls CI is 10, step 2 is also performed.
Go to 300.

In step 2300, the control unit 30 stops the solenoid driving signal to stop the operation of the solenoid 38, thereby returning the ball receiving plate 12 which has been moved forward to the big winning port. 14 is closed. Thereby, the variable winning device 10 once ends the open state. In other words, if the number of winning balls is 10 or more,
30 seconds after the opening of No. 4, the special winning opening 14 is closed. However, for the tenth winning prize ball, the large winning opening 14 is closed after executing the determination subroutine.

Subsequently, the control unit 30 determines that the release count CC is 16
Is determined (step 2400). Where C
If C is 16 or more, the control unit 30 ends this routine. If the number of times of release CC is less than 16, the control unit 30 proceeds to step 2500 and determines whether or not the hit flag F = 1, that is, whether or not the hit determination is made in the determination subroutine. If the hit flag F ≠ 1, the control unit 30 ends this routine. If F = 1, the control unit 30 proceeds to the next step 2600.

In step 2600, control unit 30 resets hit flag F to 0, and returns to step 1400. Thereby, the special winning opening 14 is opened again, and the variable winning device 10 is opened. That is, the open state of the variable winning device 10 is continued.

As described above, the control unit 30 controls the special winning opening 14
Opening and winning 10 balls (steps 1900, 21
00) or after 30 seconds (step 2200),
Close the special winning opening 14 and end the open state once,
If it is determined that any of the up to 10 winning balls won in the open state is a hit (judgment subroutine), the special winning opening 14 is opened again and the variable winning device 10 is opened.
The open state of is continued. Moreover, when it is determined in the determination routine that a hit (= the open state is continued), the indicator lamp 20 is turned on.
Is turned on, so that the player can recognize that there is continuation.

If no winning ball is determined to be a hit in the determination in the determination subroutine, or if the total number of open times reaches 16 due to the continuation of the above open state, the open state continues. However, the variable winning device 10 is closed.

As described above, the hit is determined based on whether or not the count value N of the counter 36, which is output every time there is a ball entry signal SI, is maintained. Will be based on For this reason,
It is no longer necessary to provide a special area for determining whether the continuation condition is satisfied, and the fairness of the variable prize winning device is ensured without being affected by other conditions such as the accuracy of the size and shape of the member and the adjustment of the nail. It is possible to do. Further, the proximity switch 24 for detecting a winning ball to the variable winning device 10 only needs to be installed at one place, so that the mechanism is simplified. In addition, when there is continuation, this can be made to be recognized by the player.

In the above-described hit determination, the counter 36 is configured to repeatedly count 0, 1 and 2, and the hit is determined when the count value N = 0, but the determination method is not limited to this. Not something. For example, the counter 36 can count from 0 to an arbitrary upper limit (for example, 255), and can divide the count by 3 to obtain a hit if the remainder is 0. Alternatively, it is possible not only to determine a hit by matching with a specific numerical value (0 in the above example) but also to determine a hit by not matching with a specific numerical value (for example, 1, 2). (Embodiment 2) Here, a variable prize winning device 1 called a second type special electric accessory
Processing related to continuation and discontinuation of the open state in 10
Explain and display the hit timing (see paragraph number 0032).
Is omitted. Note that the variable winning device 110 is mounted on a game board of a pachinko machine (not shown), and the mounted state and the form of the pachinko machine are the same as those shown in FIG. 17 as a conventional example. Omitted.

As shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, the variable winning device 110 includes a box-shaped mechanism accommodating portion 112 and an edge member 114 also serving as a connection portion with a game board (not shown). 114a is attached to the pachinko machine so as to be in close contact with the game board. Further, a passage member 116 is provided to protrude from the front side of the edge member 114. The passage member 116 is provided with a funnel-shaped spherical surface 118, and a drop port 120 is opened at the center of the spherical surface 118.

As shown in FIG. 6, a proximity switch 124 for outputting a ball entry signal every time a passing of a game ball is detected is provided in a winning ball passage 122 that is continuous with the falling port 120. In addition, the mechanism housing section 11 is located below the winning ball passage 122.
A ball discharge path 126 is connected to a winning ball collecting gutter (not shown) installed on the back side of the game board, penetrating to the second side, and opening.

As shown in FIG. 6 and FIG.
Opening / closing members 130, 130 are provided along the extension surfaces of the 16 side walls 128, 128. These opening / closing members 13
The swing shafts (not shown) of 0 and 130 are inserted into lower end portions 130a and 130a. The swinging solenoids 132, 132 (not shown in FIGS. 6 and 7) connected to the other ends of these swinging shafts form a sector between a standing position shown by a solid line and a falling position shown by a broken line in FIG. It is configured to be swung, and the passage member 116 and the upper member 13
4, and an opening is formed. That is, the passage member 116
The special winning opening 136 formed between the upper member 134 and
The opening and closing members 130, 130 are opened by falling down and closed by standing up.

When the special winning opening 136 is opened, the game balls can enter the special winning opening 136, and FIG.
As shown in the figure, the winning sphere changes from the spherical surface 118 to the falling port 12.
0 → the winning ball path 122 → the ball is discharged to the winning ball collecting gutter through the discharging ball path 126, and the proximity switch 124 outputs a ball entry signal every time a winning ball passes.

As shown in FIG. 6 and FIG.
The projections 138, 13 of the edge member 114 are provided at 30, 130.
8 are provided with projections (not shown) that engage with the guide grooves 140, 140.
The range of lodging is regulated. The upper member 134 has a dot matrix type display panel 14 at the lower center.
2 is mounted, and an LED indicator light 14 is provided above the
4 is attached. A top winning port 146 is provided at the top of the upper member 134. The top winning opening 146 is independent of the opening and closing of the big winning opening 136,
The winning ball here is discharged to a winning ball collecting gutter through a passage formed in the mechanism housing portion 112.

As shown in FIG. 8, the proximity switch 124
Is connected via an input interface 152 to a control unit 150 incorporated in the control board 148 of the pachinko machine.
Is input to the control unit 150. Similarly, the input interface 152 includes start proximity switches 153, 153, and 15 installed at three start winning openings provided on a game board (not shown).
3 is connected, and a start signal SS output from the start proximity switch 153 is input to the control unit 150 when any of the start winning ports has a winning.

The control unit 150 includes a well-known CPU, RO
It has an M, a RAM, and the like, and is configured as an arithmetic circuit capable of executing various arithmetic processes according to a program stored in advance in the ROM. A timer circuit 154 and a counter 156 are connected to the control unit 150, and the control unit 150 can read the count values of the timer circuit 154 and the counter 156. Further, the control unit 150 includes:
The swing solenoids 132, 132 for opening and closing the opening / closing members 130, 130 are connected via drive circuits 158, 158, and the swing solenoids 132, 132 are operated by a signal from the control unit 150 to open / close the opening / closing members. 1
It is possible to control the falling and standing of the 30 and 130, that is, the opening and closing of the special winning opening 136. Further, an indicator lamp 144 is connected to the control unit 150 via a drive circuit 160, and the indicator lamp 144 can be turned on and off in response to a signal from the control unit 150. Similarly, a display panel 142 is connected to the control unit 150 via a drive circuit 162, and a number can be displayed on the display panel 142 according to a signal from the control unit 150. The control unit 150 includes
A signal from a proximity switch or the like installed in the top winning port 146 or another ordinary winning port provided on a game board (not shown) is input, and the operation of the prize ball payout device, solenoids and motors of various accessories, It is a configuration that can control blinking of lamps, various sound outputs, and the like.

Next, the operation of the variable winning device 110 will be described in conjunction with the continuation control executed by the control unit 150. Prior to this, the count routine executed by the counter 156 will be described. This counting routine is continuously executed while the pachinko machine is operating.

As shown in FIG. 9, when the power of the pachinko machine is turned on and the counting routine is started, the counter 1 is started.
56 sets the count value N1 to 0 (step 410)
0). Subsequently, it is determined whether there is an output request from the control unit 150 (step 4200). If it is determined in step 4200 that there is an output request, the counter 156 determines in step 43
In step 00, N1 is output to the control unit 150. When it is determined in step 4200 that there is no output request, and after performing the processing of step 4300, the counter 156 sets N
It is determined that 1 = 9 (step 4400). Where N1 =
If it is 9, the counter 156 returns to step 4100 and repeats the above processing. On the other hand, if N1 ≠ 9, the counter 156 increments N1 and proceeds to step 420.
Return to 0. That is, the counter 156 repeatedly counts 0 to 9 as N1, and outputs N1 every time there is a request from the control unit 150.

Next, the variable winning control routine executed by the control unit 150 will be described. This variable winning control routine is repeatedly executed throughout the operation of the pachinko machine by a time interruption at a preset timing.
As shown in FIG. 10, the control unit 150 that has started the variable winning control routine determines whether or not there is a start signal SS from the start proximity switch 153 (step 5100). Here, if the start signal SS has been input, the process proceeds to the next step 5200, and if No, this routine is temporarily ended.

At step 5200, control unit 150
Outputs a solenoid drive signal to generate a swing solenoid 1
The large winning opening 136 is opened by driving the opening and closing members 130 and 130 by driving the opening and closing members 130 and 130. Next, the control unit 150 determines whether or not there is an incoming signal SI from the proximity switch 124 (step 5300). Here, if there is no input of the incoming ball signal SI, the control unit 150
Go to 00, and if there is an input of the incoming ball signal SI, step 55
Go to 00. In step 5400, the control unit 150
Swing solenoid 1 based on the output of timer circuit 154
It is determined whether 0.5 seconds have elapsed since the drive of the drive 32 or 132. Here, if the time has not elapsed, the process returns to step 5300, and if it is determined that 0.5 seconds have elapsed, the process returns to step 5600.
Proceed to. When proceeding to step 5600, the control unit 150
Stopping the solenoid drive signal and swinging solenoid 13
By stopping the operation of 2, 132, the lying open / close members 130, 130 are returned to close the special winning opening 136, and this routine ends.

On the other hand, when it is determined in step 5300 that the incoming signal SI is present and the process proceeds to step 5500, the control unit 15
0 requests the counter 156 to output the count value N1 and reads it. In the following step 5700, the control unit 1
50 judges N1 = 0, returns to step 5400 if N1 ≠ 0, and returns to step 5800 if N1 = 0.
Then, the continuation control subroutine is started.

As shown in FIG. 11, when the continuation control subroutine is started, the control unit 150 resets the number CI of balls, the number CC of times of opening and the hit flag F to 0 (step 6100). Next, the control unit 150 outputs a solenoid drive signal intermittently so that the opening and closing members 130 and 130 fall and stand at 0.5 second intervals (step 620).
0). As a result, the variable winning device 110 is opened. The intermittent output of the solenoid drive signal is continued until a stop condition described later is satisfied.

Next, the control unit 150 increments the number of times of release CC (step 6300). Subsequently, control unit 150 causes display panel 142 to display a number corresponding to the number of times of opening CC (step 6400). This allows the player to recognize the number of times of release.

Next, the controller 150 controls the proximity switch 12
It is determined whether or not there is an incoming signal SI from step 4 (step 65).
00). Here, if the ball entry signal SI has been input, in the next step 6600, the ball entry number CI representing the number of winning balls to the special winning opening 136 is incremented. Subsequently, the control unit 1
50 judges whether the CI has reached 10, that is, whether or not the winning in the special winning opening 136 has reached 10 balls (step 670).
0). Here, if the CI is 10 or less, the determination subroutine shown in FIG. 12 is executed (step 6800).

As shown in FIG. 12, when the determination subroutine is started, the control section 150 determines whether or not the hit flag F = 1 (step 6810). Next, the control unit 150
Requests an output from the counter 156 and counts the count value N1
Is read (6820). Subsequently, the control unit 150 sets N1
= 0 is determined (step 6830). Where N1 = 0
If so, the flow advances to step 6840 to set the hit flag F to 1. Further, the control unit 150 determines in the following step 68
After outputting an instruction to turn on the indicator lamp 144 at 50, the subroutine ends and the routine returns. Also, in the case where F = 1 is determined in step 6810 and the case where N1 ≠ 0 is determined in step 6830, the control unit 15
0 returns after finishing this subroutine. That is, in the determination subroutine, the count value N1 of the counter 156 is used.
Is 0, it means that the hit is determined with a probability of 1/10. When it is determined that a hit has occurred, this is displayed by turning on the indicator lamp 144, so that the player can recognize that the hit has occurred.

Returning again to the description of the continuation control subroutine. When returning from the determination subroutine, the control unit 15
If it is 0, it is determined in step 6900 whether or not CI = 10 (step 6900). If it is determined that CI つ ま り 10, that is, the current winning ball is not the tenth ball, the control unit 150 proceeds to step 7000. Also, the above-mentioned step 650 is performed.
When it is determined that the input signal SI is not input at 0, the control unit 150 also proceeds to step 7000. Step 70
At 00, the control unit 150 determines whether 30 seconds have elapsed from the start of the open state based on the output of the timer circuit 154. If it is determined that 30 seconds have not elapsed, the control unit 150
Returns to step 6500 and repeats the above processing.
On the other hand, if it is determined that 30 seconds have elapsed, the process proceeds to step 7100. In step 6700 described above, the number of entered balls CI is 1
The process also proceeds to step 7100 when it is determined that the number has exceeded 0 and when it is determined in step 6900 that the number CI of entered balls is 10.

At step 7100, control unit 150
By temporarily stopping the output of the solenoid drive signal and stopping the operation of the swing solenoids 132, 132, the opening / closing members 130, 130 are raised to close the special winning opening 136. As a result, the variable winning device 110 temporarily ends the open state. That is, when the number of winning balls reaches 10 or more or when 30 seconds have elapsed after the start of the open state, the open state is ended. However, for the tenth winning ball, the open state is ended after executing the determination subroutine.

Subsequently, the control unit 150 determines that the release frequency CC is 1
6 is determined (step 7200). If the number of times of release is 16 or more, the control unit 150 returns from this subroutine and ends the variable winning control routine. If CC is less than 16, the control unit 150 proceeds to step 7300 to determine whether the hit flag F = 1, that is, whether a hit determination has been made in the determination subroutine. If the hit flag F ≠ 1, the control unit 15
0 returns from the continuation control routine to end the variable winning control routine, and if F = 1, the next step 7400
Proceed to.

In step 7400, the control unit 150
The hit flag F is reset to 0, and the process returns to step 6200. As a result, the variable winning device 110 is again opened. That is, the open state of the variable winning device 110 is continued. As described above, the control unit 150 sets the variable winning device 110 to the open state and then wins 10 balls in the special winning opening 136 (steps 6700 and 6900) or 3
After the lapse of 0 seconds (Step 7000), the variable winning device 1
The open state of the variable winning device 110 is temporarily ended. If any of up to 10 winning balls which have won the special winning opening 136 is determined to be a hit during this open state (determination subroutine), the open state of the variable winning device 110 is determined. To continue. In addition, a hit occurs in the determination routine (= the open state continues).
In this case, the indicator lamp 144 is turned on, so that the player can recognize that there is continuation.

When no winning ball is determined to be a hit in the determination in the determination subroutine, or when the above-described open state is continued, the number of times of release is one.
When the number of times reaches six, the open state is not continued, and the variable winning device 110 is closed.

As described above, the hit is determined based on whether or not the count value N1 = 0 of the counter 156 which is output every time there is the ball entry signal SI. Will be based on For this reason, it is not necessary to provide a special area or the like for determining whether the continuation condition is satisfied. It is possible to ensure fairness.
Further, the proximity switch 124 for detecting a winning ball to the variable winning device 110 only needs to be installed at one place, so that the mechanism is simplified. In addition, when there is continuation, this can be made to be recognized by the player.

In the above-described hit determination, the counter 156 repeatedly counts from 0 to 9 and determines that a hit has occurred when the count value N1 = 0, but this determination method is not limited to this. is not. For example, the counter 156 counts from 0 to an arbitrary upper limit value (for example, 255), and various methods such as dividing the count value by 10 and obtaining a hit if the remainder is 0 can be adopted. Alternatively, it is possible not only to determine a hit by matching a specific numerical value (0 in the above example) but also to determine a hit by not matching a specific numerical value (eg, 1 to 9). As described above, the present invention has been described with reference to the embodiments. However, it is needless to say that the present invention is not limited to such embodiments, and can be variously implemented without departing from the gist of the present invention.

[0066]

As described above, according to the continuation control device of the first aspect, the continuation of the open state of the variable winning device,
It is no longer necessary to provide a special area for determining discontinuity, and it is possible to ensure the fairness of the playing conditions in the variable winning device without being affected by other conditions such as the accuracy of the size and shape of the members and the adjustment of the nail. It becomes possible. In addition, as a sensor for detecting a prize ball to the variable prize winning device, it is only necessary to install a ball entry sensor at one place, so that the mechanism is simplified.

Moreover, the lighting or extinguishing period of the numerical indicator lamp
If the player wins the floating prize device during
Can be displayed. The player determines the path and numerical value of the ball
Compared to the state of the indicator light, you will be delighted,
Enhance the interest of the game. Next, claim 2
According to the continuation control device of the above, the open state is connected by the display means.
The establishment of the continuation condition can be displayed to the player. Accordingly
Therefore, in addition to the effects of the configuration of claim 1,
Trust is improved.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a variable winning device according to a first embodiment.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating a device configuration according to the first embodiment.

FIG. 3 is a flowchart of a continuation control routine executed by a control unit according to the first embodiment.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart of a determination subroutine executed by a control unit according to the first embodiment.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart of a count routine executed by the counter according to the first embodiment.

FIG. 6 is a front view of a variable winning device according to a second embodiment.

FIG. 7 is a perspective view of a variable winning device according to a second embodiment.

FIG. 8 is a block diagram illustrating a device configuration according to a second embodiment.

FIG. 9 is a flowchart of a count routine executed by a counter according to the second embodiment.

FIG. 10 is a flowchart of a variable winning control routine executed by a control unit according to the second embodiment.

FIG. 11 is a flowchart of a continuation control subroutine executed by a control unit according to the second embodiment.

FIG. 12 is a flowchart of a determination subroutine executed by a control unit according to the second embodiment.

FIG. 13 is a block diagram illustrating the configuration of a continuous control device according to the present invention.

FIG. 14 is a front view of a pachinko machine provided with a conventional variable winning device (1).

FIG. 15 is a perspective view of a conventional variable winning device (1).

FIG. 16 is a rear view of the game board of the pachinko machine.

FIG. 17 is a front view of a pachinko machine including a conventional variable winning device (2).

FIG. 18 is a front view of a conventional variable winning device (2).

FIG. 19 is a partially cutaway perspective view of a conventional variable winning device (2).

[Explanation of symbols]

10 ... variable winning device, 14 ... big winning opening, 20 ・
..Display lamps (display means), 22 ... decorative lights (numerical display means), 24 ... proximity switches, 30 ... control units (judgment means, continuation instructing means), 34 ... timer circuits,
36: counter (numerical value calculation means), 110: variable winning device, 124: proximity switch, 136 ...
Big winning opening, 142 ... display panel, 144 ... display lamp (display means), 150 ... control unit (determination means, continuation instructing means), 154 ... timer circuit, 156 ... counter ( Numerical calculation means).

Claims (2)

(57) [Claims] 1. A pachinko machine equipped with a variable winning device which is switchable between an open state with a high winning probability and a closed state with a low winning probability and temporarily ends the open state after a predetermined time or a predetermined number of winnings. A continuation control device for controlling the continuation or discontinuity of the open state of the variable prize device, comprising: a ball sensor for detecting a prize ball to the variable prize device and outputting a ball signal; Numerical value calculation means, determination means for determining a hit by comparing the variation value selected due to the ball input signal with a predetermined determination value, and a hit for one of the winning balls in the open state When it is determined, the variable winning device is instructed to continue the open state, and when it is not determined that any of the winning balls to the variable winning device in the open state is a hit, the variable winning device is determined. A continuation instruction means for instructing the non-continuation of the open
In the continuous control device provided with, the fluctuation value calculated by the numerical value calculation means
Numerical value that turns on or off when the numerical value is judged as
A continuous control device comprising an indicator light . 2. The continuation control device according to claim 1, further comprising display means for changing a display state when any of the winning balls in the open state is determined to be a hit.