JP2729305B2 - Ball game machine - Google Patents

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION [Industrial applications]

The present invention provides a variable winning prize ball device disposed on a game board, which is changeable between a first state advantageous to a player and a second state disadvantageous to the player, and And a variable display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of pieces of identification information, wherein the variable winning ball device can be changed to the first state when the display mode of the variable display device becomes a specific display mode. It relates to a ball game machine.

[Prior art]

Conventionally, a variable display device arranged on a game board, for example,
A plurality of digital displays and a plurality of rotating drums are variably displayed, and the variable display is stopped after a certain period of time or by pressing the stop switch of the player, and the combination of the identification information at the time of the stop is changed. When a predetermined specific display mode is reached, the variable prize ball device provided on the game board is opened for a predetermined time or until a predetermined number of prize balls are won, and a large number of prize balls are paid out to the player. Ball game machines were offered to the market.

[Problems to be solved by the invention]

In the above-described conventional ball game machine, since the type of the specific display mode is fixed, the player simply operates the operation handle and fires a ball to continue the game for a long time. In addition, there was a problem that the game became monotonous and was easily bored. The present invention has been made in view of the above problems,
An object of the present invention is to provide a ball game machine in which the type of a specific display mode can be changed in the middle of a game so that the game is not monotonous and does not get tired.

[Means for Solving the Problems]

In order to achieve the above object, a ball game machine according to the present invention is provided on a game board, and is provided with a first ball game machine which is advantageous to a player.
A variable prize ball device that can be changed between a state and a second state that is disadvantageous for the player; a variable display device that is disposed on the game board and variably displays a plurality of pieces of identification information; A specific display mode setting unit configured to randomly set a type of a specific display mode determined so that the ball device can be changed to the first state in accordance with establishment of a predetermined setting condition; and a variable display of the variable display device. Drive control means for driving and controlling the variable winning ball device from the second state to the first state when the display mode when stopped is the specific display mode set by the specific display mode setting means; Is provided.

[Action]

When a predetermined setting condition is satisfied, any one of a plurality of types of specific display modes is set at random, and when the set specific display mode and the variable display are stopped. When the display mode of the variable display device is the same, the variable winning ball device changes to a state advantageous to the player. Note that the predetermined setting condition is artificial, for example,
The condition may be a condition that can be set by a player's operation, or may be a condition that is automatically set.

【Example】

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
Will be explained. (1) Overall Configuration of a Ball Game Machine First, referring to FIG. 1, a bullet to which this embodiment is applied.
A pachinko game machine as an example of a ball game machine will be described.
You. FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine. In the figure
The frame-shaped front frame 2 of the pachinko gaming machine 1 has a door holder.
A holding frame 3 is provided around the door holding frame 3, and a glass 5 (fourth
The glass door 4 and the front door (see FIG.
It can be freely opened and closed. Behind glass door 4
And a game board holding frame 50 (second
The game board 13 is attached by the game board fastening member 29 (see the figure).
It is provided detachably. Also, on the surface of the front door 6,
Stores discharged prize balls and one at the firing position of the ball
The hitting ball supply tray 7 to be supplied to the destination is fixed. Hitting bowl
In the internal space on the upstream side of 7, sound effects related to the game are emitted.
A built-in speaker 8 is provided. The front door 6
The variable display member of the drum of the variable display device 60 described later
Stop switch 9 is provided to stop the rotation of 70a to 70c
The player can use the variable prize ball device 100 described later
Set the type of specific display mode to be the first state advantageous to
There is also an active line selection operation button 10 for
You. Pressing this activated line selection operation button 10
More effective line selection operation detector 10a is turned on
ing. A part of the hitting ball firing mechanism is provided below the front frame 2.
To be stored in the operation handle 11 or the hitting ball supply tray 7.
A surplus ball tray 12 is provided to store prize balls that have not been collected.
Have been. Among them, it corresponds to the operation handle 11.
As shown in FIG.
A ball firing drive unit 51 is attached. Hitting ball launch drive
51 is provided collectively on the mounting board 52 and serves as a drive source.
Forming a hitting motor 53 and a drive circuit of the hitting motor 53
Reciprocation by rotation of the tentacle detection circuit 54 and the hitting ball motor 53
A striking rod 55 that rotates to strike a ball and reciprocates the striking rod 55
The ball of the ball feeder (not shown)
And a ball feed sliding rod 56 for operating the feed member.
I have. Guide the fired ball on the surface of the gaming board 13
Ball guide rail 14a for
The game area 15 where the ball guided by
Game area forming rails 14b are planted in a substantially circular shape.
You. Near the center of the game area 15, there are a plurality of drum-shaped variable tables.
Variable display device having indicating members 70a to 70c and a variable display 66
A large winning opening 102 is provided below the variable display device 60.
Is provided. Grand Prize
The mouth 102 is open with the lower end as an axis with respect to the surface of the game board 13.
It is covered by a freely openable and closable plate 103. And variable
The opening and closing plate 103 of the winning ball device 100 is
Combination of the ram-shaped variable display members 70a to 70c and the variable display 66
When the game is in a predetermined specific display mode, the specific game state
And a predetermined period (for example, until 20 seconds elapse, or
Set to open until 10 winning balls occur)
While the ball is open, it receives a ball
It is designed to stop. And it is set in the big winning opening 102
When the winning special winning opening 110 is won, the above-mentioned opening
The release state is repeated, and a winning ball is generated at the specific winning opening 110
It can be repeated up to 10 times each time.
It should be noted that there are a plurality of types of the above-described specific display modes.
The setting is performed by the activated line selection operation button 10.
You. This will be described later in detail. In addition, below the variable winning ball device 100, the drum-shaped
Rotation of variable display members 70a to 70c and variable table of variable display 66
Starting winning prize openings 16a to 16C are provided to allow the display. This
Start winning prize openings 16a to 16c
When a ball is awarded in the prize mouth 16a, it is paid out by it
The number of prize balls is paid out when a ball is hit in another prize area.
Is set to be less than the number of prize balls.
In addition, the starting winning prize holes 16a to 16c have a starting winning ball detector 17a.
~ 17c are provided integrally, and the winning prize opening 16a ~ 16c is won
The microcomputer 120 detects the hit ball
The detection signal is sent to the. Furthermore, the game area 15 includes the left and right sides of the variable display device 60.
Winners 18a, 18b, 19a, 19b
Have been. In addition, a normal winning opening is also provided above the variable display device 60.
63 are provided. In addition, among the above-mentioned winning areas, the starting winning opening 16
Only a is the other prize port or prize area as described above.
The number of prize balls to be paid out is set smaller than the area
However, this is for the following reason. That is, the starting winning opening
16a ~ 16c
Number of rotations of the variable display members 70a to 70c and the variable display 66
To increase the probability of a specific game state
A prize by waiting and winning at all starting winning openings 16a to 16c
If you set a small number of balls, you will be paid out for the winning percentage
The number of prize balls will be reduced
It was set for. In this embodiment,
7 prizes if a ball hits the starting winning opening 16a
When a ball is paid out and a ball hits another winning area
Will be paid out 13 prize balls. Mochi
Of course, depending on the probability of winning in the starting winning opening 16a
Changing the setting of the number of prize balls to be paid out is OK
No. In addition, the falling speed and direction of the falling ball
Windmills 20a, 20b, 21a, 21b and many obstacle nails 2 that change direction
2 is provided and the specific game state
Game that lights up or flashes when the
Technique effect lamps 23a and 23b are provided. This gaming effect
The front surface has the same effect as the lamps 23a and 23b.
Frame lamps 24a, 24b provided at the upper part of the frame 2;
Of the wind turbines 20a and 20b with lamps
You. In addition, these lamps were in a specific game state.
Not only when the drum-shaped variable display members 70a-70c, etc.
Lights in a different manner when the
It has become extinct to excite the atmosphere of the game. Change
At the bottom of the game area 15, any of the above prize areas
The ball that did not win in the area is guided behind the game board 13
An out port 25 is provided. Next, referring to FIG. 2, the structure of the back of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described.
The construction will be described. On the back of the gaming board 13, each of the above
The winning ball that has won the winning area is distributed downward while
The winning ball set cover body 26 in which the guiding route to guide is formed is
Fixed. Almost in the center of this winning ball set cover body 26
The drive having the drum motor 73 of the variable display device 60
So that the storage box 72 that stores the moving mechanism projects rearward
An opening is opened at the bottom, and below it, a variable winning ball
Solenoid 104 for opening and closing the opening and closing plate 103 of the device 100
Has been fixed. In addition, on the back side of the variable winning ball device 100
Detects that the hit ball has won the specific winning opening 110
Winning prize ball detector 112 or the winning prize
There is also a 10 count detector 113 for counting prize balls
ing. Also, on the upper part of the back of the winning ball aggregate cover body 26,
The switches and lamps provided on the game board 13
Relay terminal board 27 that relays wiring extending from the
Installed. In addition, a mechanism plate 30 opens and closes on the back of the pachinko gaming machine 1.
Mounted freely. This mechanism plate 30
The winning ball from the winning opening provided on the board 13 is processed and
Each for discharging a predetermined number of prize balls corresponding to winning balls
Some kind of mechanism is provided. The mechanism plate 30
Is fixed by a fixing member 31 that locks the mechanism plate 30 in a closed state.
As a result, it is fixedly supported by the game board holding frame 28.
I have. Furthermore, a window opening 32 is opened almost at the center of the mechanism plate 30.
A first winning ball collecting gutter 33 is located below the window opening 32.
a and a second winning ball collecting gutter 33b are formed. First entry
The prize ball collecting gutter 33a is used for starting the various prize ports described above.
Winning balls that have won the winning opening except the winning opening 16a will be guided
Therefore, it is formed on the front side of the mechanism plate 30. In addition, the second input
The prize ball collecting gutter 33b corresponds only to the starting winning opening 16a.
In order to guide the winning balls that have won the starting winning opening 16a
is there. The second winning ball collecting gutter 33b is located below the window opening 32.
It is formed on the rear side of the mechanism plate 30 along the edge.
It is guided to the first winning ball collecting gutter 33a and the winning ball collecting gutter 33b.
The winning ball is guided to the winning ball processing mechanism 47a, 47b described later.
It has become so. On the rear side of the mechanism plate 30, a pachinko machine installation table is shown.
Payout prize balls to be replenished from the replenishment mechanism to the player
Various mechanisms are provided. These mechanisms
In the following, a description will be given.
The tank 34 is fixed. In this premium ball tank 34,
A large amount of prize balls will be replenished from the replenishment mechanism described above.
Has become. Below the prize ball tank 34, to arrange the prize balls
A prize ball guiding gutter 35 is provided. This prize ball induction gutter
35 is inclined so that prize balls line up in three rows and flow naturally
Attach it. Thus, the prize ball guiding gutter 34
The ball was configured to flow down in three rows.
As described above, 3
This is because the number of types of premium balls is paid out. A curved gutter 36 is connected to the downstream side of the prize ball guiding gutter 35.
So that it is attached. This bent trough 36
The flowing direction of the prize balls flowing down the gutter 35 is changed by 180 degrees.
And reduce the ball pressure of continuously flowing prize balls
There is On the downstream side of the bent gutter 36, prize ball dispensing devices 37a and 37b are connected.
Has been continued. The prize ball dispensing device 37a, 37b
Accepts prize balls and wins the predetermined number of prize balls
This is paid out in conjunction with the operation of the logical mechanisms 47a and 47b.
Then, the prize ball dispensing devices 37a and 37b are connected to the different sights described above.
It is formed overlapping in the front and rear direction to correspond to the number of products
I have. Of course, the winning ball processing mechanism 47a, 47
This prize ball processing mechanism is provided overlapping in the front-rear direction.
47a and 47b are driven by one common drive motor 48
Winning ball set gutter 33a, 33b by rotating cam
Prize balls are paid out by extruding winning balls guided to
The devices 37a and 37b are operated. The prize balls paid out from the prize ball payout devices 37a and 37b
It is discharged to the product ball discharge passage 38. In the prize ball release passage 38,
A guide opening 39 is opened at the lower end, and this guide opening 39
It is communicated with the hitting ball supply tray 7. Also, one of the guide openings 39
A communication gutter 40 is provided on the side to communicate with the surplus ball passage 41.
As a result, excess prize balls are guided to the surplus ball passage 41.
ing. The surplus ball passage 41 has a lower end on the back surface of the front frame 2.
Connected to the connection gutter 44 attached to the
The extra ball tray 12 is guided. Also surplus
On one side wall of the ball passage 41, a prize ball fullness detection plate 42 has an upper end.
It is provided so as to be swingable about the center. And then, a prize
The ball filling detection plate 42 fills the surplus ball passage 41 with a prize ball.
When it becomes full, it is pressed by the prize ball and swings,
The operation of the ball feeder of the ball feeder (not shown) is fixed.
The hit ball is not supplied to the hit ball firing position. Ma
In addition, a charge detection switch is
Switch 43 is provided. Then, the prize ball fullness detection plate 42
When the is swung, the charge detection switch 43 turns off,
The rotation of the drive motor 48 of the winning ball processing mechanism 47a, 47b is stopped.
It is designed to stop. Therefore, the charge detection plate 42
Will not be able to launch a ball when
In addition, the payout of the prize ball is not performed. Further, it is discharged from the out port 25 to the mechanism plate 30.
Out ball guidance gutter 45 to guide out ball is attached,
Out balls guided to this out ball guiding gutter 45 flow down
It is discharged out of the pachinko gaming machine 1 from the out ball discharge port 46 which is the end.
Is to be issued. The mechanism plate 30 has a variable
Control for controlling the display device 60 and the variable winning ball device 100
Control board box 49 containing circuit boards and pachinko machines
The terminal box 50 for supplying power to the machine 1
Installed. (2) Variable Display Device Next, referring to FIGS. 3 to 5, the variable display device will be described.
The configuration will be described. The variable display device 60 is
The mounting board 61 attached to the surface of the game board 13 and the back of the game board 13
Storage box that stores the drive mechanism part attached to the surface
And 72. Therefore, first take the surface of the game board 13
The configuration of the mounting board 61 to be attached will be described. In the upper part of the mounting board 61, a normal winning opening 63 is formed.
The upper decorative plate 62 is attached to the front of the normal winning opening 63 of
I have. In addition, a transparent front cover is provided below the mounting board 61.
The bar lens 64 is attached in an arc shape. This front
The cover lens 64 is a surface of the drum-shaped variable display members 70a to 70c.
Choose a size that allows you to see three patterns drawn on the surface
Especially, so that the center pattern looks larger.
Constituting the storage section 65. The center of the upper decorative plate 62 above the front cover lens 64
Is provided with a variable display 66. This variable display
The 66 uses 7-segment LEDs as electrically variable display members.
6 of "7""A""F""J""L""P"
Types of symbols can be displayed,
The specific display mode is displayed in cooperation with the variable display members 70a to 70c.
It is provided to show. That is, the drum
Between the display states of the shape variable display members 70a to 70c and the variable display 66.
The combination with the display mode is a predetermined specific display mode.
At one time, the variable winning ball device 100 is
It changes the state. The variable display 66 is
When the specific game state is reached, the variable winning ball device 100 is opened.
Used to indicate the number of times the closing plate 103 has been opened
In this embodiment, the opening / closing plate 103
The number of winning prizes displayed during one opening of
The display 67 (see FIG. 7) is also used. In this case,
The opening count is advanced only a short time immediately after the closing plate 103 is opened.
And then control to display the number of winnings
Is done. The winning number indicator 67 may be provided separately. Also, the upper decorative plate 62 has a left side of the variable display 66.
Start winning prize memory indicators 68a to 68d are provided on the right. This
The start prize memory displays 68a to 68d are operated by the variable display device 60.
During the operation, the winning prize openings 16a to 16c are awarded and stored.
For displaying prize balls, remember up to 4
Is displayed. Therefore, the operation of the variable display device 60 ends.
At that point, the start prize memory indicators 68a to 68d are
Then, the variable display device 60 operates again as many times as the number of lights.
And turns off one by one each time the operation starts. Further, on the mounting board 61, the left side of the front cover lens 64 is provided.
The active line indicators 69a to 69e are arranged vertically on the right.
You. These active line indicators 69a to 69e are
Combination of symbols when the display members 70a to 70c are stopped is effective
Designates a line, and stops horizontally at the center
Indication that only matching is valid (1 line) is valid
This is done by turning on the line indicator 69a.
In addition to the horizontal combination stopped vertically (3 lanes)
In), the effective line indicators 69a, 69b,
This is done by turning on 69c.
There is a combination of the horizontal and diagonal directions of the symbols stopped
The display of valid (5 lines) is displayed for all valid lines.
This is performed by turning on the display indicators 69a to 69e. Soshi
The above-mentioned switching of the valid line is performed by selecting the valid line.
This is performed when the player presses the operation button 10. sand
That is, when the power is turned on, one line is automatically specified,
Each time the activated line selection operation button 10 is pressed, one line →
Switch from 3 lines to 5 lines to 1 line ...
be able to. Thus, in this embodiment,
Specified when the effect line selection operation button 10 is pressed.
Since the type of display mode can be set,
Change to a game by setting that specific type in the middle of
You can have, never get tired. However, above
As described above, many active lines are set according to the player's intention.
If a specific display mode is displayed,
In order to keep the current probability constant, the drum-shaped variable display members 70a to 70
0c and a set of display modes serving as specific display modes of the variable display 66
Change the combination every time the activated line selection button 10 is operated
I have to do it. For example, if one line is specified
If there is a "Zoro eye" on one line (as described later)
The drum-shaped variable display members 70a to 70c have 10 types of "0 to 9".
Type is displayed on the variable display 66
When "7" or "A" or "F" is displayed
In the display mode, the probability at that time is 1 × 10/1000 × 3/6 = 1/200, and when three lines are specified, the three lines are displayed
"7" or "F" is displayed on the variable display 66 with "odd numbered eyes"
When displayed, it becomes a specific display mode and the probability at that time
Becomes 3 × 5/1000 × 2/6 = 1/200. If 5 lines are specified, 5 lines
"3" or "7" on the variable display 66 with "7" or
When “A” or “F” is displayed, the specific display mode is set.
The probability at that time is 5 × 2/1000 × 3/6 = 1/200. In other words, no matter which line is selected, specific display
The appearance probability of the mode does not change, just the specific display mode
Only the types of things change,
It excites the interest of the technique. Specific display mode without changing the probability as described above
Only the type that changes
This is particularly necessary if this is done by
In the case where the selection of the option is performed at random,
Change or do not change the combination of
You may not. If not changed, naturally the number of lines is large.
In this case, the probability of appearance of the specific game state increases,
Thereby, a game different from the above can be enjoyed. Next, a storage box attached to the back of the game board 13
The structure of 72 will be described. In this storage box 72
Is a drum-shaped variable display unit which is a main part of the variable display device 60.
A drive mechanism for rotating the members 70a to 70c is housed.
On the outer peripheral surface of the drum-shaped variable display members 70a to 70c, a plurality of
The pattern (in the embodiment, 10 kinds of numbers from “0 to 9”)
Symbol stickers 71a to 71c are attached. did
Accordingly, the drive mechanism is such that the above-mentioned design is the front cover lens.
Drum-shaped variable display member 70a so that three can be seen correctly in 64
Stop ~ 70c and judge the combination of stopped symbols
And a detecting means for detecting
You. The gear box is located on one side wall of the storage box 72.
Box 78 is attached with a space between the side wall and the side wall,
A drum motor 73 is fixed to the gear box 78.
A drive gear 75 is fixed to the motor output shaft 74 of the drum motor 73.
Transmission gear 76 meshing with the drive gear 75
It is fixed to the foot 77. The drive gear 75 and the transmission gear
76 is provided so as to be located in the gear box 78.
It is. The rotating shaft 77 is provided on both sides of the storage box 72.
The rotating shafts 79a and 79b provided in front of the wall
It is supported on the ground. Therefore, the rotating shaft 77 is
When the drum motor 73 rotates, the drive gear 75 and the transmission gear
It will rotate at a constant speed via the hook 76. In addition, this
Rotation speed is drawn on the drum-shaped variable display members 70a to 70c
Pattern is selected at a speed that ordinary people cannot identify.
You. This means that when rotating at an identifiable speed, a skilled play
Some technicians operate the stop switch 9 described above.
By being drawn on the drum-shaped variable display members 70a to 70c
The combination of the symbols that have been set is intentionally displayed in a specific manner.
It will be possible to stop aiming at
This is to prevent The rotating shaft 77 is fixed at appropriate intervals.
Washers 82a to 82h are fixed. And fixed wa
Drum-shaped variable display member on the left between shears 82b and 82c
70a is the central drum between fixed washers 82d and 82e
The shape variable display member 70b is located between the fixed washers 82f and 82g.
The right drum-shaped variable display member 70c is
It is loosely fitted to the foot 77. Furthermore, fixed washers 82b, 82
d, 82f and the central axis of each of the drum-shaped variable display members 70a to 70c.
Between them, springs 83a-8 are connected via locking rings 81a-81c.
3c is inserted, and the springs 83a-83c always
And the drum-shaped variable display members 70a to 70c
Pressers 82c, 82e, and 82g. This allows the rotation
The rotational force of the shaft 77 is applied to each of the drum-shaped variable display members 70a to 70c.
Transmission and drum-shaped variable display members 70a to 70c stop
Will slip with the rotating shaft 77
ing. Along the outer periphery of one side surface of the drum-shaped variable display members 70a to 70c
The ratchet gears 80a to 80c are integrally formed to protrude,
Engage with hooks 93a to 94c of stop levers 93a to 93c to be described later.
It is supposed to. This ratchet gear 80a ~ 80c
The number of teeth is drawn on the surface of the drum-shaped variable display members 70a to 70c.
As many as the number of symbols (10 in the illustrated embodiment)
Has been established. Also, inside the ratchet gears 80a-80c
A number of through-holes 84 are drilled near the center.
Is divided into a plurality of types (five types in the illustrated embodiment).
Be classified. The light passing through the hole 84 is scattered.
It is formed in a tubular shape so as not to be present. Also, one side wall of the storage box 72 is provided with a floodlight cover.
-Emitters 85a to 85e housed in -87a to 87e are provided.
On the other side, corresponding to the projectors 85a to 85e,
Receivers 86a to 86e housed in detector covers 88a to 88e are provided.
Have been. The light emitters 85a to 85e are, for example, light emitting diodes.
The light receivers 86a to 86e are, for example,
It consists of diodes, phototransistors, etc.
You. The light emitted from each of the light projectors 85a to 85e is
To reach each of the light receivers 86a to 86e,
Which of the light receivers 86a to 86e received the light depends on the control circuit described later.
Determined by the road. In the above-described embodiment,
Shows the display results of the three drum-shaped variable display members 70a to 70c.
Although the configuration that can detect at once was shown, each drum-shaped variable display
A structure capable of independently detecting the display results of the members 70a to 70c.
It is good also as a result. The storage box 72 is located on the front of the rear wall,
3 drums connected to a solenoid mounting plate 90 for heat dissipation
Solenoids 89a to 89c are attached, and the drum solenoid
Plungers 91a-91c projecting from the upper part of the doors 89a-89c
Has stop levers 93a to 93c respectively connected.
You. The plungers 91a to 91c include return springs 92a to 92c.
2c is provided, and plungers 91a to 91c are always attached upward.
I'm going. Each stop lever 93a-93c has a common
One support shaft 95 is inserted, and up and down around this support shaft 95.
It turns in the direction. Each stop lever 93
Hooks 94a to 94c are formed at the tips of a to 93c.
94a to 94c are engaged with the ratchet gears 80a to 80c, respectively.
The drum-shaped variable display members 70a to 70c are stopped and held.
ing. In addition, the back of the lower wall of the storage box 72 is variable
Wiring from electrical components provided in the display device 60, for example
For example, wires 96a to 96c extending from the drum solenoids 89a to 89c
Connection terminal plate 97 (see FIG. 5)
ing. Drum-shaped variable display members 70a to 70 configured as described above
The relationship between 0c and the stop levers 93a to 93c will be described.
While the drum solenoids 89a-89c are energized,
The hooks 94a to 94c of the stop levers 93a to 93c rotate upward.
The ratchet gears 80a-80c are disengaged and
The variable display members 70a to 70c move in accordance with the rotation of the rotating shaft 77.
Rotate. When the drum solenoids 89a to 89c are demagnetized, the
The lancers 91a to 91c are caused by the biasing force of the return springs 92a to 92c.
And the hooks of the stop levers 93a to 93c
The parts 94a to 94c rotate downward, and the ratchet gears 80a to 80c
And immediately rotate the drum-shaped variable display members 70a to 70c.
Stop rolling. (3) Variable winning ball device Next, referring to FIGS. 6A and 6B, a variable winning ball device.
Will be described. The variable winning ball device 100 is
It has a mounting board 101 to be mounted on the game board 13,
A rectangular winning opening 102 is opened at the top of the attached substrate 101
I have. This big winning opening 102 supports both lower end sides
And can be opened and closed vertically with respect to the mounting board 101.
It is closed by the opening / closing plate 103. This opening / closing plate 103 is
Opening and closing is controlled by the solenoid 104 as described
During the game, hit the ball falling in the game area 15 and win a big prize
It is led to the mouth 102 to be a winning ball. Also, the center of the front face of the opening / closing plate 103
A pair of guys at intervals that allow pachinko balls to pass through.
Doping pieces 105a and 105b are protruded. This guide piece 105a, 10
5b drops the game area 15 while the open / close plate 103 is closed
Acts to guide the ball downward, opening and closing plate 103 is open
The opening angle of the opening / closing plate 103 in contact with the mounting board 101.
To control. Also, beneath the mounting board 101
Is a pair of guides arranged on a vertical line with the guide pieces 105a and 105b.
Guide walls 106a and 106b are protruded, and the distance between the guide walls 106a and 106b is
Constitute the passage 107. And below the passage 107
, The start winning port 16a is arranged. Accordingly
The guide pieces 105a, 105b, the guide walls 106a, 106b and the starting
The winning openings 16a are arranged so as to be aligned on one vertical line L.
And the guide pieces 105a and 105b pass through when the
The hit ball passed through the guide walls 106a, 106b starts the winning opening 16a.
The possibility of being guided to is extremely high. The guide wall 10
On the front of 6a, 106b, the front decoration plate 108 is fixed
In the illustrated embodiment, the guide pieces 105a and 105b
To guide the ball to guide pieces 105a and 105b
An obstacle nail 22 is planted. On the other hand, as shown in FIG.
Are provided with a pair of guide pieces 109a, 109b. And
The space behind these guide pieces 109a and 109b is divided into three,
The space in the center corresponding to the guide pieces 109a and 109b is a specific winning opening 110
The left and right spaces normally constitute the winning openings 111a and 111b.
ing. Further, the guide pieces 109a and 109b are
Since it is protruding at the position corresponding to 105b, a specific winning opening
110 is also located on the vertical line L. Accordingly
In the case of the illustrated embodiment, the specific winning
Since the prize mouth 16a is formed on one vertical line L,
A player drops a ball at the center of the variable winning ball device 100
While the opening / closing plate 103 is closed,
The number of times the variable display device 60 is operated by making it easier to win the prize port 16a.
The expectation to increase the number of
The winning opening 110 is made easier to win and the variable winning ball device 100
Is easy to open. The variable winning ball device 10
On the back surface of 0, as described above, V winning ball detectors 112 and 10
A count detector 113 is provided. (4) Control Circuit and Game Operation Next, the game operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 described above.
This will be described with reference to FIGS. 7 and 8A to 8C. First, control of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG.
Will be described. FIG. 7 is a block diagram of a control circuit configuration.
You. In the figure, the control circuit is a microcontroller
Includes computer 120. The microcomputer 120 is
Controls the overall operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 as described below
It has a function to do. For this, a microcomputer
120 is composed of, for example, an LSI of several chips.
Some control operations can be executed in a predetermined procedure.
MPU121 and RO for storing MPU121 operation program data
M122 and RA that can write and read necessary data
M123. Further, the microcomputer 120 is
Input circuit 12 that receives input signals and provides input data to MPU 121
4 and output data from MPU121 and output to outside
Output circuit 125 and sound receiving sound data from MPU 121
Generator 126 and MPU 121
Power-on reset circuit 127 that gives
A clock generation circuit 128 for providing a clock signal;
Clock signal from the clock generation circuit 128
Pulse divider circuit (interrupt pulse
Data generator 129 and address data from the MPU 121.
It includes an address decode circuit 130 for coding. MPU121 is
Interrupt pulse periodically given from pulse divider circuit 129
Can execute the operation of the interrupt control routine
It works. In addition, the address decode circuit 130
Decode the address data of ROM122, RAM123 and input
Circuit 124, output circuit 125, sound generator 126
A chip select signal is applied. Note that this embodiment
Then, the ROM 122 needs to rewrite its contents,
If this occurs, the program for the MPU 121 stored therein
Program so that program data can be changed.
Mable ROM is used. And MPU121 is stored in ROM122.
According to the program data provided and described below
The variable display device 60 and the variable input
A control signal is given to the prize ball device 100 and the like. The microcomputer 120 receives the following as an input signal.
Is given. First, the starting winning openings 16a-16c
Start winning ball detector 17a provided corresponding to each of
~ 17c is given to the starting winning ball detection circuit 131.
The start winning ball detection signal is sent to the microcomputer 120.
Given. Detection signal detected by stop switch 9
Is supplied to the stop switch circuit 132,
The number is given to the microcomputer 120 as a number. Effectiveness
The valid line provided corresponding to the line selection operation button 10
The detection signal detected by the selection operation detector 10a is
Operation detection circuit 133, a selection signal of a specific display mode and
And given to the microcomputer 120. V prize ball
The detection signal detected by the detector 112 is a V winning ball detection circuit 1
To the microcomputer as a repetitive signal.
To the data 120. Detected by 10-count detection switch 113
The detected signal is supplied to a 10-count detection circuit 135.
The microcomputer 120 counts the number of winning balls.
Given to. Detection signals detected by the light receivers 86a to 86e
Is given to the light receiver circuit 136, and the drum-shaped variable display member 7
0a to 70e as a combination determination signal
To the data 120. The microcomputer 120 has the following circuits and devices.
Control signal. First, through the floodlight circuit 137
Lighting signals are given to the projectors 85a to 85e. Motor circuit 138
The drum motor 73 of the variable display members 70a to 70c
To the drive signal. Drive through solenoid circuit 139
Drum solenoids 89a to 89c of variable display members 70a to 70c
To the drum drive signal. Via solenoid circuit 140
Drive signal to the solenoid 104 to open and close the
Do. Through the ramp circuit 141, it corresponds to a specific game state
Game effect lamps 23a, 23b and 24a, 24b
Give a control signal to turn on or blink each
You. The winning prize openings 16a to 16c are won through the LED circuit 142.
Start winning prize memory display 68a-68d
Control signal for Valid via LED circuit 143
Valid line selected by line selection operation button 10
To turn on the active line indicators 69a to 69e
Control signal. Via digital display drive circuit 144
To display the variable display 66 and the winning number display 67.
Control signal for Furthermore, via the amplifier 145,
The speaker 8 notifies the sound effect. Note that the above configuration
Each circuit is supplied with a predetermined DC voltage from the power supply circuit 146.
It is. Next, referring to the flowcharts of FIGS. 8A to 8C, FIG.
The operation of the control circuit shown in the figure will be described. The control circuit power supply
When turned on, the microcomputer 120
And wait for the next signal. By the way, micro compilation
When the initialization is completed, the computer 120 starts to operate as shown in FIG. 8A.
Is processed so that the interrupt routine to be interrupted is always interrupted.
This interrupt routine uses the pulse divider (interrupt pulse generation
Circuit) Based on a signal interrupted every 4 ms from 129,
Steps S1 to S4 are performed. That is, during the game
Pachinko ball wins one of the start winning prize openings 16a to 16c
It is based on the detection signal of the start winning ball detector 17a-17c
(Step S1), one of the winning prize holes 16a
1616c, it is stored in the RAM 123.
It is determined whether the value of the start winning prize memory counter is "4".
Separate (step S2), if not "4", start
Add 1 to the value stored in the prize storage counter (S
Start winning prize memory table via LED circuit 142 together with step S3)
Turn on the indicators 68a to 68d (step S4) and end the interrupt
I do. On the other hand, in step S1, the start winning detectors 17a to 17c
If there is no detection signal, and start winning prize in step S2
When the value stored in the memory counter is "4",
The inclusion ends. Steps S1 to S4 above
Is always interrupted by the microcomputer 120.
Have been. Returning to the main routine, on the other hand,
After that, the game is started on the pachinko gaming machine 1
Pachinko balls are driven into the game area 15 of the board 13 and driven
Pachinko balls are processed by the interrupt routine.
Depending on the location, the value of the start winning memory counter is "0"
It is determined whether or not it is (step S5). Starting prize memory counsel
If the value of the data is "0",
After performing the process of activating (step S6),
It is determined whether or not the in-selection operation detector 10a has been turned on (the
Step S7) If operated, set the active line
Change to the next setting (step S8), and enable line indicator 69
A valid line is displayed by a to 69e (step S9),
The process returns to step S5. That is, when initialized
Since one line is specified,
When the operation button 10 is pressed once, the line is changed to 3 lines and
, And once pressed, it changes to 5 lines. However,
The setting of the activated line in this embodiment is based on the starting winning memory count.
When the data value is "0", that is, the starting winning openings 16a to 16c
Before the winning ball is generated, and the operation of the variable display device 60
During, it is set so that it cannot be changed. of course,
Without this setting, for example, a drum-shaped variable table
Until the indicating members 70a to 70c stop, that is,
Until the switch 9 is pressed or for a certain period of time (eg,
For example, the change may be made until immediately before the lapse of 5 seconds). On the other hand, in the step s5, the starting winning memory
If it is determined that the value of the
The computer 120 first activates the activated line selection operation button 1
Inactivate 0 so that it does not operate (step S10).
Then, subtract 1 from the starting prize memory counter.
To turn off one of the winning prize memory displays 68a to 68d (step
S11) Then, the solenoid excitation signal is sent to the solenoid circuit 1
39 to turn on (excit) the drum solenoids 89a to 89c
(Step S12). Further, drum solenoids 89a to 89c
Is turned on, the ratchet of the drum-shaped variable display members 70a to 70c is
Gears 80a-80c and hooks 94a of stop levers 93a-93c
~ 94c for a very short time (approximately 1
00ms) (step S13), and then
RAM rotation control signal and digital variable display start signal
Data circuit 138 and the digital display drive circuit 144,
The drum motor 73 and the variable display 66 are rotated and variably driven.
Then, the drum-shaped variable display members 70a to 70c and the variable display 66
Is started (step S14). And yes
The fact that the display is changed is notified (step S15). Next, the drum-shaped variable display members 70a to 70c and the variable display
After the variable display of 66 starts, the player
It is determined whether or not the switch 9 has been pressed (step S1).
6) If not pressed, the next step S17
A certain time (for example, 5 seconds) has passed since the start of variable display
Is determined. If a certain time has not passed
If so, the process returns to step S16. Stop switch at step S16
Switch 9 is pressed or the stop switch 9 is pressed.
After a certain period of time has elapsed since the start of the variable display without pressure
Has a randomly selected one of 10 different times
After one time TR1 has elapsed (step S18),
The variable display member 70a is stopped (Step S19). this is
Microcomputer 120 responds to solenoid circuit 139
Sends an excitation stop signal, deactivates the drum solenoid 89a.
It is done by doing. At the same time, amplifier 14
5 was given an audio signal, and the left variable display member 70a stopped.
Is generated from the speaker 8 to display
Step S20). After the left variable display member 70a stops,
One randomly selected from ten different times
After the time TR2 has elapsed (step S21), the drum solenoid
89b is turned off and the central variable display member 70b is stopped
(Step S22), the central variable display member 70b stops.
A sound is generated to indicate that it has stopped (step
S23). Further, after the center variable display member 70b stops,
Like, one randomly selected from 10 different times
After one time TR3 has elapsed (step S24), the drum solenoid
Mode 89c is turned off and the right variable display member 70c is stopped.
(Step S25) and the right variable display member 70c stops.
A voice is generated to indicate that the operation has been performed (step S2
6). Note that the selection of the above-mentioned minute time TR1 is stopped.
It may be performed when the conditions are satisfied, or as when the starting prize
May be. Similarly, minute time TR2, TR3 and TR4 described later
May be selected when the stop condition is satisfied, or
Is performed when a very short time TRn-1 (n = 2 to 4) has elapsed.
It may be. After the three drum-shaped variable display members 70a to 79c stop
The microcomputer 120 controls the projector circuit 137
Control signal is supplied, and the projectors 85a to 85e are turned on (s
Step S27). When the floodlights 85a to 85e are lit and there are 6 ways
Elapse one minute time TR4 selected from between
(Step S28). The minute time TR4 has elapsed in step S28.
The digital variable display on the variable display 66 stops.
(Step S29), it is notified that it has stopped (Step S29).
Step S30). All drum-shaped variable as above
After the display members 70a to 70c and the variable display 66 have stopped,
First, the effective line set in step S8 is
A determination is made. That is, the set valid line is 5
It is determined whether it is a line or not (step S31), and five lines
If it is determined, the five effective lines
There is a symbol of "3" or "7" and the variable display 66
It is determined whether "7" or "F" is displayed.
(Step S32). That is, the specific display mode is set.
Is determined. On the other hand, if it is not 5 lines
If the number of valid lines set is 3
Is determined (step S33), and if the line is determined to be three lines,
In this case, on the three effective lines that are the specific display mode,
There is a pattern of "odd numbered eyes" and the variable display 66
It is determined whether "7" or "F" is displayed.
(Step S34). In addition, it was determined that it was not three lines
In this case, is the set valid line one line?
Then, “Zo” is displayed on one of the activated lines that
There is a pattern of “b” and the variable display 66 is “7” or
It is determined whether "A" or "F" is displayed.
(Step S35). In the steps S32, S34, S35, in the specific display mode
If it is determined that there is, the rotation of the drum motor 73 is stopped.
After turning off the projectors 85a to 85c,
Step S36), the processing shown in FIG. 8C is performed. On the other hand, a specific table
If it is determined that it is not the display mode,
When the rotation of the motor 73 is stopped, the projectors 85a to 85a
After turning off 5c (step S37), return to step S5.
You. In this case, the variable display members 70a to 70c and the variable table
The display mode of the indicator 66 is not a specific display mode but is predetermined.
If the display mode is
A value different from the jackpot may be given. Next, when a specific game state, that is, a big hit
The operation of the variable winning ball device 100 of FIG. 8C with reference to FIG. 8C
explain. In steps S32, S34 and S35, the micro
The computer 120 is in a specific display mode, that is, a jackpot state.
Is determined, the sound signal is given to the amplifier 145 to
Sound from the speaker 8 and to the lamp circuit 141
Game effect lamps 23a, 23b, 24a, 24b etc.
Blinks or lights to indicate that the player is in a big hit condition.
(Step S38). Next, let us know that the big hit condition
To improve the player's feeling of intonation.
After a predetermined time (about 3 to 4 seconds) has elapsed,
Step S39), the opening and closing plate 103 of the variable winning ball device 100 is opened.
(Step S40). This is a microcomputer 120
Gives a control signal to the solenoid circuit 140, and the solenoid 104
Is turned on (excited). At this time,
The number of times of opening of the closing plate 103 is counted to 1
And the time for exciting the solenoid 104
Set the timer to control. And the opening and closing plate 103
When the fact that it is open is notified by speaker 8 or lamp
Both are digital via digital display drive circuit 144
The number of times of opening is notified to the display 66 (step S41). Next, after the opening and closing plate 103 is opened, the variable winning ball device 1
Whether the ball won within 00 wins the special winning opening 110
Is determined (step S42). This is a V winning ball detection
The detection signal of the device 112 is transmitted to the
Done by being sent to
You. The microcomputer 120 is connected to the V winning ball detector 112
If it is determined that there is a detection signal, the opening and closing plate 103 is opened.
It is determined whether the value of the number counter is "10".
Is performed (step S43). The value of the opening counter reaches 10
If not, the V winning ball detector 112 further sets
It is determined whether or not the operation has been performed (step S44). This
This depends on whether the V winning flag is set or not.
Is done. If the V winning flag is not set,
The V winning flag is set (step S45), and the next processing is performed.
Proceed to (Step S46). In step S42, V winning ball inspection
If it is determined that the output device 112 is not turned on,
In step S43, the value of the opening counter of the opening / closing plate 103 is set to "10".
If it is determined that the
If it is determined that the V winning flag has already been set
In this case, step without setting the V winning flag.
Proceed to S46. In step S46, a prize is won in the variable prize ball device 100.
The 10-count detector 113 that detects all winning balls
It is determined whether N has been performed. 10 count detector 113 won
Each time a ball is detected, its detection signal is counted 10 times.
Sent to the microcomputer 120 via the path 135
Add 1 to the 10-count counter provided in 23
(Step S47). And then the 10 cows mentioned above
It is determined whether the value of the event counter is "10".
Is performed (step S48). If the value of the 10-count counter is `` 1
If it is determined that it is not 0,
It is determined whether or not the timing of the solenoid timer has ended (step
Step S49), if not completed, the step S42
Return to and repeat the process from step S42 to step S49.
Return. On the other hand, in step S48, the value of the 10-counter
Is determined to be “10”, or Step S49
When it is determined that the solenoid timer has expired in
The microcomputer 120 has a solenoid circuit 140
To turn off (demagnetize) solenoid 104
(Step S50). Therefore, the opening and closing of the variable winning ball device 100
The plate 103 transitions from the open state to the closed state. Opening / closing plate 1
After closing 03, the microcomputer 120
Elapse of the V reception waiting time (step S51). this
Is the last ball that wins the opening and closing plate 103, the specific winning opening 1
Time required to activate V winning detector 112 after passing 10
This is to make room for the target. And the elapse of that wait time
Then, it is determined again whether the V winning flag is set or not.
(Step S52). V winning flag is set
If it is determined that the
Clear the contents of the winning flag (step S53),
Returning to step S40, again, for a predetermined time or place
The open state is repeated until a fixed number of winning balls are generated. On the other hand, in step S52, the V winning flag is set.
10 counts even if it is determined that
Counter and the V winning flag are cleared.
Step S54), returning to the first step S5, and
repeat. As is clear from the above description of the operation, this embodiment (the
In one embodiment), the activated line selection operation button 10 is
When the condition of pressing is satisfied, the specific display mode
Since the type is changing, one player
Select an active line when tired of the specified display mode
Specific display mode that is changed by pressing the selection operation button 10
The game can be continued, so the game is monotonous
Instead, the game can be more interesting. Second Embodiment Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG.
Will be explained. In the second embodiment shown in FIG.
9 electrical (7-segment LED) as display device 150
Variable display units 152a to 152i are arranged in three rows and columns.
In each of the variable displays 152a to 152i, "0" is displayed.
~ 9 "10 numbers will be displayed sequentially
And the combination of identification information as in the first embodiment.
The seas make up five lines. In addition, three variable tables in a column
The indicator is designed to display continuous numbers.
You. In addition, the variable display device 150 has a jackpot number display 151.
Is displayed on the jackpot number display 151.
Number (identification information) and the five digits of the variable indicators 152a to 152i.
3 displayed on any one of the lines
Is set to a specific display mode when the numbers are the same.
Is defined. Moreover, it is displayed on the jackpot number display 151
Are equivalent to the activated line selection operation button 10.
Number selection operation button (not shown, similar to the first embodiment)
On the surface of the front door 6).
You can choose any number. For example, power on
At times, "7" is displayed on the jackpot number display 151,
Every time the number selection operation button is pressed, 7 → 8 → 9 → 0 → 1
→ 2 → 3 → 4 → 5 → 6 → 7 → ...
You may. By configuring in this way, the specific game state
The type of the specific display mode of the variable display device 150 to be changed
To prevent the game from becoming monotonous,
Can play games. In addition, in the case of the second embodiment,
In any case, the probability of the specific display mode is determined by the jackpot number display 15
The number set in 1 and the stop displayed on the three variable indicators
The probability that the numbers at rest are the same is 1/1000, and 5
Since it suffices if it is on the line, 5 x 1/1000 = 1/200. Further, in the second embodiment, the numeral selection operation button
Is displayed on the jackpot number display 151 without providing
Numbers are always displayed variably, and when a certain signal comes,
For example, when a ball hits the starting winning opening 16a ~ 16c, the variable table
Stop the display and display the number at the time of the stop on the big hit number display 151.
Characters are displayed and the type of specific display mode is set automatically
It may be configured as follows. Modification of Second Embodiment As a modification of the second embodiment, the following is conceivable.
It is. That is, one effective line is set out of five lines.
The center line is automatically set when the power is turned on.
Operating the active line selection operation button.
Center line (1) → upper line (2) → lower line (3)
→ Right down line (4) → Right up line (5) → Center
The setting is changed from line (1) to. This setting
For the activated lines that have been set, the corresponding numbers are displayed as jackpot line indicators.
To be displayed in 151. In addition, the set effective
If the “odd numbers” are aligned on the in
You. At this time, the odd number (5 types) is one line.
5/1000 = 1/200 because of the probability of being aligned above. As described above, the modified example of the second embodiment is a big hit number table.
Change what is displayed on indicator 151 from a number to a line
By changing the type of the specific display mode,
It is a thing. As a result, similar to the second embodiment, a simple game
An interesting game can be played by preventing toning.
Also in this case, the line setting is automatically selected.
You may be able to do. Third Embodiment Next, referring to FIGS. 10 and 11, the third embodiment of the present invention will be described.
An example will be described. First, referring to FIG.
The configuration of the embodiment will be described.
Is a 7-electric (7-segment LED) variable display 161
a to 161g are arranged in three on the left and right and one in the center
Each variable display 161a-161g has "0-9"
Up to 10 types of numbers are displayed sequentially
You. The variable display device 160 has a variable display at the center.
With the container 161d as the center,
Three lines are configured, and these three lines start
It is selected and set according to the timing of winning
You. Note that among the variable displays 161a to 161g, the lower right
The variable indicators 161a and 161g that are formed are displayed in green and horizontal
The variable indicators 161c and 161e constituting the direction are displayed in red.
The variable displays 161f and 161b that form the right
Is displayed, and only the central variable display 161d displays the above three colors.
It has become. However, this central variable display 161d
When performing variable display, the left and right
The same color as the variable display and one of the remaining two colors
The colors are displayed alternately. For example, lower right
The variable lines 161a, 161d, and 161g are set
In the case of variable display, the variable display 161d includes a variable table.
Either green or the other two colors, the same color as the indicators 161a and 161g
One of the colors is alternately displayed. Ma
In this embodiment, the variable display stops in the order of left, right, and middle.
It is designed to stop. Thus, the central variable display
The last stop of the vessel 161d is, for example, "3"
The probability of occurrence of the identification information that
The variable display 161d at the center is 1/20 (2
Color display), so the left and right variable displays
The probability that the same number will be the same is the same on the left and center variable display
Is slightly higher than the probability that
Stop the one with the highest probability that the display will be the same number early
This is to give the player a sense of expectation. General
Speaking, it is only necessary to stop in the order of increasing probability. Further, in the variable display device 160 according to the third embodiment,
Is a set of "Zoro eyes and same color" on the set line
It is set to have a specific display mode by combining
Is 10 × 1/10 × 1/20 × 1/10 = 10/2000 = 1/200. The variable display device according to the third embodiment configured as described above.
Refer to the flowchart in FIG. 11 for the specific operation of the device 160.
I will explain. FIG. 11 mainly shows only the operation of the variable display device 160.
8A and 8C in the third embodiment.
The operation of the start winning ports 16a to 16c and the variable winning ball apparatus 10 shown in FIG.
0, but for this, the first
The description is omitted because it is exactly the same as the embodiment. Therefore, in FIG. 11, first, in FIG.
Depending on the place, the value of the start winning memory counter is
It is determined whether it is "0" or not (step S1), and if it is "0"
, This determination is repeated. If not "0", right
1 out of 3 lines: descending, horizontal, and upward
Set one line and set the center variable display 161d
Variable display data, that is, the variable display 161d varies
The color is determined (step S2). Of course, in this case,
Includes the colors displayed by the left and right variable indicators on the set line.
Is determined. Then, on the set line
The variable display on the variable display starts (step S3).
It is notified that the display is being changed (step S4). Next, the variable display on the variable display on the set line
After starting, the player presses the stop switch 9
Is determined (step S5).
If not, in the next step S6, one
It is determined whether a fixed time (for example, 5 seconds) has elapsed.
If the fixed time has not elapsed, return to step S5
You. Whether the stop switch 9 is pressed in step S5,
Or variable without the stop switch 9 being pressed
After a certain period of time has elapsed since the start of display,
Elapse one time TR1 randomly selected from among
(Step S7), first, the left variable display is stopped
(Step S8). At the same time, sound is
Gives a voice signal to indicate that the left variable display has stopped
Is generated from the speaker 8 (step S
9). After the left variable display stops, again 10 times
One time, TR2, randomly selected from between
Later (step S10), the right variable display is stopped
(Step S11) and the right variable display stopped
Is generated (step S1).
2). After the left and right variable indicators stop as described above,
The microcomputer 120 is a variable display on the left and right
Whether the displayed identification information at the time of stoppage is the same or not
Is determined (step S13).
One time randomly selected from street times
After TR3 has elapsed (step S17), the process proceeds to step S18.
The process proceeds to a process of stopping the central variable display 161d. On the other hand, identification at the time of stop displayed on the left and right variable display
When the information display is the same, the center variable display 16
A switching process is performed to change the 1d variable display speed.
(Step S14). The variable display speed after switching is
Is set to be slower than. Also, variable display speed
Is switched to notify that it has become late (step S1
5) One randomly selected from 20 different times
After the lapse of one time TR4 (step S16), the center variable display
The vessel 161d is stopped (step S18). The left and right variable displays display the same identification information as above
Switch the variable display speed down when
Is the left and right identification of the combination of the three identification information
If the information is complete, a specific display will be displayed if the remaining one is available.
The player is very excited about it,
The last variable display 161d is available to enhance the feeling of waiting.
This is because the strange display is delayed. In addition, its effect
20 different times for time TR4 to produce more fruit
The interval is relatively longer than 20 different times for time TR3
Time is set. In the step S18, the central variable display 161d
Notifies that variable display has stopped at the same time
(Step S19), and then identify the three variable indicators.
It is determined whether the types and colors of the information are the same (step S2).
0) If not the same, return to step S1
Repeat the process described above, and if they are the same,
The operation processing of the variable winning prize ball device 100 shown is performed. In the above description of the operation, each time TR1 to TR4 elapses.
Stop results are not determined until
Is the random number table included in the microcomputer 120.
At rest corresponding to the data picked up from the
Data is determined first, and the determined data
May be stopped and displayed on each variable display. This
In the case of
When starting a prize, operating the stop switch,
Or, the time when the first TR1 time has elapsed can be considered. As is clear from the above description of the operation, the third embodiment
In the condition that the ball was hit in the starting winning opening
By establishment, one line is landed from multiple lines.
Is selected to change the type of the specific display mode.
Player, the player can select from among multiple types of specific display modes.
Continue the game in a specific display mode that is set randomly from
The game is not monotonous,
It can be a game. The first to third embodiments have been described above.
However, in any of the embodiments, a specific display mode is obtained.
Change the type artificially or automatically during the game
Because it can be set, the game will not be monotonous, more
You can play interesting games. In the embodiment described above, the variable display device 60
Although the variable prize ball device 100 is shown as being provided separately,
It may be provided physically, and also has a variable winning ball device 100
Also, neither the configuration of the variable display device 60 nor the illustrated one is limited.
No. For example, changing to the open / close plate 103 as a variable winning ball device
May use a pair of open / close wings and sliding pieces.
As a variable display device, instead of a drum-shaped variable display member,
LCD, EL, roulette, leaf, belt, dot
A display device or another display device may be used. Change
The stop switch for stopping the variable display of the variable display device 60
Eliminate switch 9 and just stop it automatically with a timer
Is also good. Further, the stop order is not limited to the embodiment. Change
The variable display member and the variable display of the variable display
Start from the time of turning on the power source, variable again by starting winning
It may be of a configuration that starts. In that case, the starting prize
Variable display member to clarify that
Or the brightness of the variable display of the variable display was switched
It is preferable to switch the speed of variable display.
Furthermore, variable display of variable display members and variable display
Time variable display, stop by start winning
May be configured. Note that the condition for setting the type of the specific display mode is automatic.
If you select a setting, various
The factor can be selected. For example, the time of the specific display mode
When the number reaches a predetermined number, the variable display device operates a predetermined number of times
A predetermined number of winning balls have been won in the starting winning opening
When the number of out balls reaches a predetermined number,
You. Also, in the above-described embodiment, the ball game machine is used.
The player borrows the borrowed ball into the ball supply tray 7 and plays
The type of trick is shown, but the ball data is stored.
The enclosed ball inside the gaming machine with the storage medium
A so-called card-type ball game in a format that allows you to play games
Machine.

【The invention's effect】

As is apparent from the above description, the ball game machine according to the present invention determines the type of the specific display mode of the variable display device for setting the variable winning ball device to the first state advantageous to the player. When the condition is satisfied, the game can be changed at random, so that the game is not monotonous and a more interesting game can be played.

[Brief description of the drawings]

1 to 8C relate to a first embodiment of the present invention,
FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine as an example of a ball game machine, FIG. 2 is a schematic rear view of the pachinko gaming machine, and FIG.
The figure is an enlarged front view of a game board provided with a variable display device and a variable winning ball device, FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view of a drum-shaped variable display member constituting the variable display device, and FIG. 6A and 6B are perspective views showing the relationship between the variable winning ball device and the starting winning opening, and FIG. 7 is a block diagram for controlling the operation of the first embodiment. 8A to 8C are flow charts showing specific operations of the control circuit shown in FIG. FIG. 9 shows the second embodiment, and is an enlarged front view of a game board provided with the variable display device and the variable winning ball device according to the second embodiment. 10 and 11 show a third embodiment, and FIG. 10 is an enlarged front view of a game board provided with a variable display device and a variable winning ball device according to the third embodiment, FIG. FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing a specific operation of the variable display device. 1 Pachinko gaming machine (ball game machine) 13 Game board 10 Active line selection operation buttons 60, 150, 160 Variable display 66 Variable display 70a to 70c Drum-shaped variable display Member 100: Variable winning ball device 120: Microcomputer 152a to 152i Variable display 161a to 161g Variable display

Claims (1)

(57) [Claims] A variable winning prize ball device disposed on a game board and capable of changing between a first state advantageous to the player and a second state unfavorable to the player; A variable display device arranged and capable of variably displaying a plurality of pieces of identification information; and a type of a specific display mode determined so that the variable prize ball device can be changed to the first state to satisfy a predetermined setting condition. A specific display mode setting unit that randomly sets the variable prize, and a variable prize when the display mode when the variable display of the variable display device is stopped becomes the specific display mode set by the specific display mode setting unit. Drive control means for controlling the drive of the ball device from the second state to the first state.