JP2741021B2 - Ball game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a ball-and-ball game machine, and more particularly to a game area.
A ball game machine where a game is played by hitting a ball
Things. [Prior Art] In this type of ball game machine, a generally known
For example, in JP-A-61-217182,
There was one described. This conventional ball and ball game machine
The condition that the ball hit into the area wins the starting prize area
Variable winning prize ball device can give the first game value as a matter
After being controlled to the first state which is advantageous to the player in an aspect
In the second state, for example, the player enters the variable prize ball device.
Game state due to the hit ball entering a specific prize area
Is in a specific game state, the variable winning ball device
A second game value greater than the first game value can be given
After being controlled to the first state in a suitable manner, the state becomes the second state.
Was configured as follows. And this conventional ball game machine
If the ball hits the start prize area, another prize area
Fewer prizes will be paid out compared to the winning of the ball in the area
Was configured as follows. [Problem to be Solved by the Invention] In this conventional ball-and-ball game machine, the starting
The number of prize balls paid out with the hit ball prize may be in other prize areas or
Is the number of prize balls to be paid out when a ball is hit into the winning ball device
Less than a plurality provided in the gaming area
Is paid out depending on the prize area or the type of prize ball device.
The number of prize balls is different, and the game state of the ball game machine
Of the prize ball based on the prize ball that has won the prize area
The number of payouts did not change. As a result,
A play that lacks interest because the sharpness according to the state is now one step short
There was a disadvantage that it became a skill. In particular, the specific game state
If it occurs, a relatively large game value can be given
In order for the player to play the game,
Play at the time of occurrence of the specific game state.
There is a need to want a ball game machine with sharp skills.
Was. Conventionally, the variable winning ball device is in the first state.
The right generation condition, which is the precondition for
The ball hits the starting prize area during the period
On condition that the variable winning prize ball device is in the first state.
There was a ball game machine configured to be controlled. This
Until now, in ball-type game machines,
Payout of prize balls based on prize balls to specific prize areas according to
Because the number did not switch, it is now a step closer to playing
Poor play, especially during the said period
There was a need for a ball-and-game machine that would be a trick. On the other hand, at a game hall, a ball hits a certain prize area
If there are too many prize balls to be paid out
The administrative burden has become too great, leading to a deficit management.
Inconvenience occurs. The present invention has been made in view of such circumstances,
The purpose is to provide sharp and interesting games
Is also an inconvenience that the management burden of the amusement arcade becomes too large
It is an object of the present invention to provide a ball game machine that can prevent the collision as much as possible. [Means for Solving the Problems] In the first invention, a game is played by hitting a ball into a game area.
A ball game machine to be provided, wherein said game machine is provided in said game area and is advantageous to a player.
1 state and a second state disadvantageous to the player.
Variable winning prize ball device, and a starting prize provided in the game area and capable of winning a hit ball
Area on the condition that a hit ball wins in the start winning area.
The variable winning prize ball device in a mode in which the first game value can be given
After controlling to the first state, the state is changed to the second state, and the gaming state is reserved.
When the specified game state is reached, the variable
A second game having a prize ball device that is larger than the first game value.
After controlling to the first state in a manner that can add value, the second state
Control means for setting the state, and a second state according to a winning mode of a ball hit into the game area.
1 number of prize balls and a second number of lands smaller than the first number
Prize ball payout means capable of paying out a prize ball, and a state in which the variable prize ball device can provide a second game value
The start winning prize area is controlled while being controlled to the first state.
The first number of prize balls according to the hitting ball in the area
Is paid out by the prize ball payout means, and the variable winning ball
Controls the first state in such a manner that the
In the game state other than the game state controlled,
As the ball hits the dynamic winning area, the second
The prize ball is paid out by the prize ball payout means.
Control means for controlling the number of payouts to be controlled. In the second invention, a ball is shot into a game area and a game is played.
A ball game machine to be provided, wherein said game machine is provided in said game area and is advantageous to a player.
1 state and a second state disadvantageous to the player.
Variable winning prize ball device, and a prerequisite for the variable winning prize ball device to be in the first state
Right generation condition detection that detects that the right generation condition is satisfied
Launching means, a starting prize provided in the game area and capable of winning a hit ball
Area and the detection output of the right generation condition detection means
During the raw state, a ball is hit in the starting winning area
The variable prize ball device is placed in the first
Control means for controlling to the state of
1 number of prize balls and a second number of lands smaller than the first number
Prize ball payout means capable of paying out prizes, and the starting prize during the period in which the right is generated.
The first number of scenes are set in accordance with the hitting of the ball in the area.
Goods are paid out by the prize ball payout means, and the right is generated
During the period when it is not in the state, a ball is hit in the start winning area
With the winning, the second number of prize balls is
Number-of-payouts switching system that controls so as to be paid out by means of product ball payout means
And control means. [Operation] According to the first invention, the start winning is achieved by the operation of the control means.
Variable prize ball device provided that the ball hits the area
Controls to the first state in a manner that can give the first game value
After that, the game enters the second state, and the game state is determined in advance.
When a specific game state is reached, the variable winning ball device is
A second game value larger than the first game value can be given.
After being controlled to the first state in an efficient manner, the state becomes the second state.
You. In addition, by the function of the prize ball payout means, the game area
The first number of prize balls according to the winning mode of the ball hit in
And a second number of prize balls less than the first number are paid out.
It is. And, by the operation of the number-of-payouts switching control means,
The variable winning prize ball device is provided with a second
During the control in the state of No. 1,
The first number of prize balls is changed according to the winning of the ball.
The variable prize ball device is paid out by a prize ball payout means,
Controlled to the first state in such a manner that a second game value can be given
In the game state other than the game state
As the ball hits the prize area, the second number
The prize ball is paid out by the prize ball payout means.
Is controlled. According to the second invention, the operation of the right generation condition detecting means
The precondition that the variable winning prize ball device is in the first state
It is detected that the right generation condition
By the operation of the step, the detection output of the right generation condition detecting means
During the period when there is a right
On condition that a ball is won in the prize area,
The prize ball device is controlled to the first state. In addition, prize ball payer
Winning of the ball hit into the game area by the action of the step
A first number of prize balls and less than the first number depending on the mode.
A second number of prize balls are paid out. And the number of payouts
The right generation state is set by the operation of the exchange control means.
During the period when the ball hits the starting prize area.
Thus, the first number of prize balls are distributed by the prize ball payout means.
During the period in which the rights have not been accrued
With the hit ball winning in the starting winning area, the
A second number of prize balls are paid out by the prize ball payout means.
Is controlled as follows. Embodiment An embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.
And will be described in detail. FIG. 1 shows a pachinko gaming machine 10 according to one embodiment of the present invention.
It is a front view. Referring to FIG. 1, pachinko gaming machine 10
Has a game board 14 detachably mounted on the front frame 30.
I have. At the center of the game board 14, there are opening / closing wing pieces 22a and 22b.
A variable winning prize ball device 12 is provided. Variable winning ball device
12 is a game in which the opening and closing wing pieces 22a and 22b are closed as shown in the figure.
Second state, which is disadvantageous for the rider, and variable winning ball devices 22a, 22b
The first state which is advantageous for the player performing the opening / closing operation and
Can be changed to Variable winning ball device 12 and game board
Out ball entrance 32 provided at the bottom of the 14 game areas
In between, there are three opening winning openings 16, 18 and 20
I have. Snap into any of these starting winning openings 16, 18, or 20
Open and closed wings of the variable winning ball device 12
The pieces 22a and 22b open and close once or twice.
You. FIG. 2 is a view for explaining the configuration of the variable winning ball device 12.
It is a front view. Referring to FIG. 2, variable winning ball device 12
Has a winning space 24 formed in the main body substrate 34. Winning
Winning pachinko balls in the space 24 is controlled by the open / close wing pieces 22a and 22b.
Is being controlled. That is, the opening / closing wing pieces 22a, 22
b, the pachinko balls enter the prize space 24 in the solid line state shown in the figure.
Cannot be opened, but when opened,
Niko ball is received by the opening and closing wing pieces 22a, 22b, and inside the winning space 24
Is to be led to. In the winning space 24, there is a pachinko ball swing dispenser that swings up and down
A V-port is provided at the center of the lowermost part.
A prize winning opening 26 is provided, with normal
The prize ports 28a and 28b are formed. Therefore, V pocket
The winning of pachinko balls to the winning opening 26
Due to the presence of the holder 36, pachinko balls to the normal winning opening 28a, 28b
It is harder to win than the winning. In addition, V
A pair of adjustments for winning ball adjustment on the entrance of the ket winning opening 26
Nail 38a, 38b is planted. Therefore, V pocket
The difficulty of winning a pachinko ball in the winning opening 26
By adjusting nails 38a and 38b in addition to the dick ball sorting device 36
It has been made adjustable. In addition, these pachinko ball swing distribution
The mounting 36 and the adjusting nails 38a, 38b are not always necessary
No, omit as appropriate or other things, such as V pocket
Divider that forms the boundary between the winning opening 26 and the normal winning openings 28a, 28b
May be replaced by devising the shape or the like. The variable prize ball device 12 further includes opening / closing wing pieces 22a and 22b.
During the so-called V winning control, which is controlled to open and close 18 times continuously
In, all pachinko that entered the winning opening from inside the winning space 24
Ten count LED40 for displaying the number of balls and V prize
The V winning continuation number display LED 42 that indicates the number of continuations of the control
Is provided. Next, referring to FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, the pachinko game
The operation of the machine 10 will be briefly described. Departing on gaming board 14
A shot pachinko ball wins the starting winning opening 16, 18 or 20
Based on what has been done, a pair of opening and closing wings of the variable winning ball device 12
The pieces 22a and 22b are in the closed state of the solid line to the open state of the dashed line.
Open and close in a solid line closed state.
It is controlled to perform once or twice. Once again
Is the profit that the player receives with the two opening / closing controls,
The value of the game. Allowed while the wing pieces 22a, 22b open and close
Pachinko balls enter the prize space 24 of the variable prize ball device 12, and
Pachinko balls are provided in the center of the lower part of the winning space 24
If it is detected that a prize has been won in the
Opening / closing wing pieces 22a and 22b are continuously up to 18 times based on the output signal
It is opened and closed. Meanwhile, the number of winning balls to the variable winning ball device 12 is
When it reaches 10, the number of times of opening and closing of the opening and closing wing pieces 22a and 22b is 18 times
, The opening / closing wing pieces 22a and 22b are forcibly closed.
To be. In this way, the pachinko machine goes to the V pocket winning opening 26.
Opening / closing control of the opening / closing wing pieces 22a, 22b due to the winning of the ball
In (V winning state control), the opening and closing wing pieces 22a and 22b
A crack that wins the prize space 24 during or during the maximum number of opening and closing times
There is an upper limit on the number of Niko balls, and one V prize
The gaming value associated with
Stipulated. With the win of pachinko balls in the V pocket winning opening 26, V
The winning state is controlled, and the open / close wing pieces 22a and 22b are continuously
Pachinko balls in the prize space 24 while opening and closing
In addition to the pachinko balls that win the normal winning openings 28a and 28b,
There is a pachinko ball that wins the V pocket winning opening 26
Is detected, thereby controlling the V winning state.
Be updated. For example, the opening and closing wing pieces 22a and 22b
6th snap into prize space 24 when closing motion
The ball is inserted, and the pachinko ball enters the V pocket winning opening 26.
Award, and from that point on by detecting it,
That is, the opening and closing control of the opening and closing wing pieces 22a and 22b is opened and closed 18 times.
No pachinko balls won during that time
Nevertheless, from that point on, new open / close wings 22a, 22b
Opens and closes up to 18 times or wins 10 pachinko balls
Until the end of whichever is earlier is controlled
Is made. Insertion of pachinko balls into such V winning opening 26
Opening / closing control of opening / closing wing pieces 22a and 22b associated with a prize, ie, V prize
Up to eight state control updates are allowed. This
Game with the control of the V winning state up to a maximum of 8 times
The profit received by the player is called a second game value. in this way
By limiting the number of updates, the game
The maximum value of the trick is limited, pachinko machine 10 is placed
Management of amusement arcade owners is easy to manage, and to players
Pachinko machine 10 that can make the service fair
You. FIG. 3 illustrates the structure of the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 10.
FIG. With reference to FIG.
On the back side, at a predetermined position corresponding to the variable winning ball device 12
Detects pachinko balls that win the V pocket winning opening
Winning ball detection switch 44 and variable winning ball device 12 for
To detect all prize balls.
A chi 46 is provided. In addition, the winning prize openings 16, 18, 20
Start winning prize ball detection switch for detecting winning pachinko balls
Switches 48, 50, 52 are provided. Further, on the back side of the game board 14, a mechanism plate is provided.
And a prize ball tank 5
4, prize ball payout device 56, winning ball collecting trough 58, winning ball processing device 6
0 and the like are provided. And usually formed on the game board 14
The pachinko ball that entered the winning opening is on the back side of the game board 14
When guided and dropped, the dropped prize ball is a prize ball collecting gutter 58
And guided to the winning ball processing unit 60 one by one. So
Then, by the action of the winning ball processing device 60 etc., one pachinko ball
The prize ball payout device 56 is driven once for each pachinko ball 1
For example, 13 prize balls are paid out per piece
ing. The feature of this embodiment is that the winning prize openings 16, 18, and 20 are awarded.
Form a winning ball guide path 62 for guiding pachinko balls
In addition, in connection with the back side of the starting winning opening 16, 18, 20
That is, a prize ball drop path switching device 64 is provided. Prize ball invitation
The guiding path 62 is the pachinko ball that won the winning prize opening 16, 18, 20
To guide the surplus provided in front of the pachinko gaming machine 10.
A pachinko ball is guided to a ball tray or the like. That is,
The winning ball guide path 62 is used for the winning prize openings 16, 18, and 20.
You can return the dick ball to the player as it is
It is a path formed as follows. Therefore, to the path 62
The guided winning ball is not given to the winning ball processor 60 or the like. So
As a result, the winning ball drop path switching device 64 is switched to start
Pachinko balls that have won the winning prize opening 16, 18, 20 will be awarded
Return to the ball tray on the front side of pachinko machine 10 through path 62
Prize or win as a normal prize ball from the prize ball collecting gutter 58
It can be switched between being guided to the ball processor 60
You. Next, referring to FIG. 4 and FIG.
The configuration and operation of the lower path switching device 64 will be described in detail.
I do. FIGS. 4 and 5 show the winning ball falling path switching device 64.
The part on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 10 drawn for explanation
It is an enlarged view. Here, FIG. 4 shows the play of the pachinko machine.
When the technique state is the normal game state, that is, the V winning control state
FIG. 5 shows a pachinko game machine.
The gaming state is a specific gaming state, that is, a V winning control state.
Shows the case where the winning ball falls according to the playing state
The switching device 64 is switched, and the falling direction of the pachinko ball changes.
Is shown. First, referring to FIG. 4, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine
Is a normal game state. Winning
The ball drop path switching device 64 is located on the back side of the start winning ports 16, 18, and 20.
It is provided below, and the winning prize from each starting winning opening 16, 18, 20
Winning ball rolling plate that can accept dick balls commonly
It has 66. A link 68 is connected to the rolling plate 66.
And the link 68 is rotatably held around a fulcrum 76.
I have. Therefore, the rolling plate 66 is centered on the horizontal direction.
Can swing freely. At the lower end of the link 68, a solenoid 72
A lancer 70 is connected, and a link 68
74 is installed. As a result, the solenoid 72 is
Is off, the link 68 moves to the right due to the tension of the spring 74.
As a result, the winning ball rolling plate 66 is
Incline so that the right end is lower. Therefore, starting prize
Pachinko balls that win the mouth 16, 18 or 20 will be rolling winning balls
It is received by the plate 66 and rolls on the rolling plate 66 to win the winning ball
From 78, it is led to the winning ball guidance path 62. In addition, other winning balls will be placed around the starting winning ports 16, 18, and 20.
In order not to fall on the prize ball rolling plate 66, the path regulating members 80a,
It is surrounded by 80b, 80c, 80d. In the V winning control state, as shown in FIG.
The link 72 turns on, and the link 68 tilts to the left. Prize according to
The ball rolling plate 66 is inclined such that the left end is lowered. Therefore, this state
In the state, the pachinko balls won from the starting winning opening 16, 18, 20
Is received by the winning ball rolling plate 66, guided to the left,
It is dropped on the prize ball collecting gutter 58. Therefore, the starting winning opening 16,1
Pachinko balls that won 8,20 went to other winning areas
Like the pachinko balls, roll the winning ball collecting gutter 58
It is sent to the processor 60. The on / off switching of the solenoid 72 will be described later.
In order to detect whether or not the player is in the V winning control state,
This is performed based on the detection output of the output switch 44. In this embodiment, the winning prize openings 16, 18, and 20 are thus entered.
The processing of the awarded pachinko balls is handled by the pachinko gaming machine 10
Switching according to the state, start winning in the normal game state
Pachinko balls that win the mouth 16, 18, 20 are returned to the player as it is
In the V prize control state, the normal prize ball
Are dealing. Therefore, the starting winning opening can be adjusted by adjusting the nail, etc.
Even if it is easy to win pachinko balls for 16, 18, 20
In the game state, it increases the payout rate of pachinko balls
Do not mean. On the other hand, pachinko machines to start winning prizes 16, 18, 20
When the winning of the ball is facilitated, the opening and closing wings of the variable winning ball device 12
The number of times that 22a and 22b open and close once or twice increases. Yo
The chance to win pachinko balls in the prize space 24
Well, it can be an attractive pachinko machine for players
You. In addition, in the V winning control state, only the service to the player is provided.
In order for pachinko balls to enter the winning space 24 very easily,
Many prize balls are paid out. Therefore, in such a state
Sometimes a pachinko ball jumps into the starting winning opening 16, 18, 20
Even if the normal number of prize balls are paid out, the player
Can fully enjoy the real thrill of V winning control.
Wear. This embodiment is not aimed at the above.
Have been. In this embodiment, there are three starting winning openings,
The falling path of the pachinko balls entering the two winning openings is switched uniformly
But one of multiple starting winning openings
The configuration may be such that only one of them can be switched. FIG. 6 shows an example of a control circuit according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. With reference to FIG.
The overall control operation of one embodiment will be described in detail.
You. The pachinko balls fired by the player start the winning prize opening 16, 18 or
Will win 20 (see FIG. 1). For example, starting winning opening
Pachinko balls will be awarded to 16. Passing of the winning pachinko ball
As a result, the start winning ball detection switch 48 is instantly turned on,
The pulse is given to the holding circuit 148 through the OR gate 146.
You. The holding circuit 148 holds the input signal until the release signal is given.
The output of this circuit is passed through the OR gate 150.
To the solenoid driver 152, and the solenoid 96 is
Turned on. Therefore, the opening and closing wing piece 22a of the variable winning ball device 12
22b (see FIG. 1) is opened. Output of holding circuit 148
Is also supplied to the timer 154 as a start signal. Yes
The timer 154 starts, and the timer times out after 0.5 seconds, for example.
Derive the loop output. Note that the timer 154 is
Since it measures a very short time, the timer 154 can be used instead.
Alternatively, a delay circuit can be used. Output of timer 154
Is released through OR gate 156 and AND gate 158.
It is provided to the luz generating circuit 160. 2-input AND gate 158
In this case, the low level signal is inverted
A high level signal is given. Therefore, the timer 154
The output of operates the release pulse generation circuit 160 to generate a pulse.
Let it live. The generated release pulse is released to the holding circuit 148
Signal, the output of the holding circuit 148 is high level
To return to low level. Therefore, solenoid 96 is turned off.
As a result, the opening / closing wing pieces 22a and 22b are closed. Thus, starting
When the pachinko ball wins the winning opening 16 or 20, the starting winning
The ball detection switch 48 or 52 detects the winning ball and a timer
A predetermined short time defined by 154, for example 0.5 seconds
The solenoid 96 is turned on to open and close the open / close wing pieces 22a and 22b.
Is controlled as follows. In this case, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine is normally
The game is in a play state, and the detection switch 48 is turned on to
Niko ball (winning ball) is a winning ball rolling plate in the state shown in FIG.
Roll on 66 to surplus ball tray via winning ball guidance path 62
Will be returned. A pachinko ball fired by the player enters the starting winning opening 18
If it is detected by the start winning ball detection switch 50
Then, the holding circuit 162 is held. Holding circuit 162
The force is applied to a two-input AND gate 166 via an OR gate 164.
Input terminal. AND gate 166 other input
The terminal is supplied with the P1 output of the frequency divider 168. did
Therefore, the output of the AND gate 166 is the P1 output of the frequency divider 168.
The output changes from high level to low level in the cycle,
Its output is supplied to the solenoid driver 1 via the OR gate 150.
Given to 52. Therefore, the solenoid 96 is
It turns on and off, and the opening and closing wing pieces 22a and 22b are opened and closed. The output of the holding circuit 162 is also set to the binary counter 170.
This signal is provided as a signal. Therefore, the binary counter 170
P1 'output of divider 168 (in the same cycle as output P1,
Count output).
U. The binary counter 170 outputs the P1 'output for two cycles.
When counting, derive the count-up output and output it.
Force released through OR gate 156 and AND gate 158
The signal is supplied to the source generation circuit 160. Release pulse generation times
A release pulse is supplied from the path 160 to the holding circuit 162, and the holding circuit
The output of path 162 returns to a low level. Therefore solenoid 96
Are turned off, and the open / close wing pieces 22a and 22b are closed.
You. Note that while the output of the holding circuit 162 is at the high level,
The display drive circuit 172 operates based on the output P2 of the frequency divider 168,
Variable prize ball device 12 or anywhere on pachinko machine 10
LED 126 (not shown) attached to the LED flashes
Then, the atmosphere of the game is raised. When the open / close wing pieces 22a and 22b are opened or opened / closed,
Nko ball can enter the winning space 24 of the variable winning ball device 12
Wear. The pachinko ball that entered the winning space 24 is the V
When the player wins the pocket winning opening 26, the winning is a V winning ball inspection
The output pulse is detected by the output switch 44 and the output pulse is prohibited.
Provided to the holding circuit 174 via the stop circuit 173,
You. The prize state prohibition circuit 173, as described later,
If no output from counter 184 is given,
It is a circuit that only passes. The output of the holding circuit 174 is off.
Two inputs via the gate 164 and one input of the AND gate 166
It is given to the terminal. Therefore, the holding circuit 174
Based on the low level output, solenoid 96
It is turned on and off in the cycle of output P1, and the open / close wing pieces 22a and 22b
It is opened and closed. The output of the holding circuit 174 is also given to the driving circuit 175.
As a result, the solenoid 72 is turned on. That is, the fourth
The winning ball falling path switching device 64 described with reference to FIGS.
The included solenoid 72 is the output of the V winning ball detection switch 44.
Turned on based on force and entered the starting winning opening 16,18,20
The drop path of the prize ball is switched to the state shown in FIG.
You. Therefore, the pachinko balls that entered the winning prize opening 16, 18, 20
Is led to the winning ball processor 60 in the same way as a normal winning ball.
The payout process of, for example, 13 prize balls per piece
Will be This allows the player to enter the V winning control
Players can get a lot of prizes
You can enjoy the real thrill of the V prize. The output of the holding circuit 174 is also set to an 18-digit counter 176.
Signal. Therefore, the holding circuit 174 goes high.
In response to deriving the bell signal, the hex counter 176
The counting operation is started according to the output P1 ′ of the frequency divider 168,
Counts up when output P1 'is output for 18 cycles
Derive the output. The output is sent to the release pulse generation circuit 160
Given and held by the output of the release pulse generation circuit 160
The circuit 174 enters the release state. Excitation of solenoid 96
Disappears, and the open / close wing pieces 22a and 22b are closed. Ma
In addition, when the holding circuit 174 is released, the solenoid
The id 72 is turned off and the winning ball falling path switching device 64
The direction of inclination of the winning ball rolling plate 66 is switched, as shown in FIG.
State, and the winning prize balls to the starting winning opening 16, 18, 20 are
It will be in a state of being returned through the guide path 62. Note that the high level output of the holding circuit 174 is
And 162 are also provided as release signals.
Provided to the inverting input terminal of input AND gate 158
Therefore, after the holding circuit 174 is in the holding state,
Even if the ball wins any of the starting winning openings 16, 18, and 20, it will be retained
Circuits 148 and 162 do not work, and OR gate 156 and
And a release pulse to the generation circuit 160 via the AND gate 158
Is not supplied. Therefore,
During this time, pachinko balls will enter any of the winning prize openings 16, 18, and 20.
If a prize is won, the prize does not create any control value.
No. Further, the output of the holding circuit 174 is given to the display driving circuit 178.
available. Therefore, the display driving circuit 178 outputs the output of the frequency divider 168.
Table provided in place of pachinko machine 10 in the cycle of P3
The indicator lamp 132 flashes and the atmosphere of the game rises.
You. Pachinko balls win the V pocket winning opening 26, opening and closing wing piece
While 22a and 22b repeatedly open and close 18 times, the variable winning ball device 12
Enter prize space 24 and enter prize openings 28a, 28b or V pocket
The total number of pachinko balls that win the prize mouth 26 is determined by the total winning ball detection switch.
Switch 46, and is counted by the winning ball counting circuit 180.
The counted value is given to the display drive circuit 182,
LED 40 (see Fig. 2) lights up, flashes or
Is turned off, and the winning number is displayed. Also, winning ball counting
When the circuit 180 counts a predetermined number, for example, 10
Indicates that the count-up output is applied to the release pulse generation circuit 160.
available. The release pulse generation circuit 160 responds
To the holding circuit 174. Therefore, in this example
Means that pachinko balls will be awarded to the V pocket winning opening 26
The opening and closing wing pieces 22a and 22b start opening and closing continuously,
The wing pieces 22a and 22b have been opened and closed 18 times, or
Either 10 pachinko balls will be awarded to the prize ball device 12.
Expiration of the earlier one closes the open / close wing pieces 22a and 22b
State. The output of the V winning ball detection switch 44 is also octal count
The data is supplied to the data 184 as a count pulse. That is, 8
The hexadecimal counter 184 is activated when the V winning ball detection switch 44 is turned on.
And "+1" are counted. This count value is the display drive
It is given to the circuit 186, and the V winning continuation number display LED 42 (FIG. 2)
) Lights or blinks only the count value of the octal counter 184.
Or is turned off. This allows the player to enter the V pocket
You can know the number of winning pachinko balls in prize mouth 26, how many times
It is possible to know whether or not the eye is in the V winning control state. In addition, the output of the V winning ball detection switch 44 causes an 18
The counter 176 and the winning ball counting circuit 180 are reset. Yo
Therefore, in the V winning state, the winning prize of the variable winning ball device 12 is empty.
One of the pachinko balls that entered the space 24 wins a V pocket
By entering the mouth 26, the hex counter 176 and the winning ball
The counting circuit 180 is reset, and from that state, the V
State will be updated. The count value of the octal counter 184 becomes “8”.
Derives the count-up output when This output is
It is given to the prize state prohibition circuit 173. Special state prohibition circuit 173
Is high level from the octal counter 184, as described above.
When no signal is applied, simply passes through the input signal
This is a circuit that only causes
When the input signal is
One kind of structure that is configured so that
It is a gate circuit. So the octal counter 184
When "8" is counted, in other words, V pocket winning opening
After the number of winning balls to 26 has reached 8, the special prize status is prohibited
Path 173 is activated, and the subsequent V winning ball detection switch 4
The output of 4 is invalidated. So in the eighth V prize state
Is always incremented by the hex counter 176
The winning ball counting circuit 180 counts up.
Release pulse generation circuit 160
Derive The output is the holding state of the holding circuit 174.
Release the state. In this state, the so-called V winning control state continues eight times and ends.
It is in the state that was obtained. In this state, the pachinko ball starts
When a prize is won to the winning opening 16, 20 or 18, the starting winning ball detection
Switch 48, 52 or 50 turns on, and holding circuit 148 or 162
Derives a high level signal. This signal is
To the AND gate 192 via the gate 190. Andge
Port 192 is a two-input gate, and the other input terminals
In this state, an inverted high level signal is provided. Yo
Therefore, the AND gate 192 outputs the output of the holding circuit 148 or 162.
In response to the force, a high level signal is derived, and the octal counter 18
Reset 4. Therefore, the high level of the octal counter 184
The special state prohibition circuit 173 activated according to the output
Will not work. Therefore, after that, the V winning ball detection
The output of the switch 44 is effectively given to the holding circuit 174 and the like.
And Thus, in the control of this embodiment, the octal counter 18
To reset 4, start after the V prize status has expired
Pachinko balls will be awarded to one of the winning openings 16, 18 or 20
It resets based on that. FIG. 7 is a pachinko game according to another embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a front view of the machine 200. This pachinko gaming machine 200 is variable
Winning ball device 212, specific winning hole 214, starting winning hole 216
And a predetermined timing for the specific winning hole 214
The right is generated by winning the pachinko ball in
The accrued rights disappear. In the entitlement state,
When the pachinko ball wins the starting winning hole 216, the variable winning ball
When the opening and closing plate 218 of the device 212 is
Expires until 10 wins or 10 seconds, whichever comes first
Until it opens. The occurrence and extinction of rights are subject to the following conditions:
Occur. That is, the variable display 220 of the variable winning device 212
Consists of three digital displays, each of which
The display units display "1" to "9" and "0" independently of each other.
Is changing slowly. During pachinko games, specific entry
When a pachinko ball enters the prize hole 214, the left side of the variable display 220
If the display of the end indicator happens to be "7", the right is generated
You. In addition, during the occurrence of rights, a special prize hole 214
Nko ball won, the table at the left end of the variable display 220 at that time
If the indication is "7", the right is configured to expire.
You. In the right generation state, the starting winning hole 216 is a normal winning hole.
In addition to the function of
We have ability. In this embodiment, the variable display 220 is initially
The time on the left end of the display indicates “7”.
Pachinko ball in the special prize hole 214
Rights may be generated or extinguished.
Involved is the central display among the variable displays 220
When this display shows either "3" or "7"
Right is issued when a pachinko ball enters the specific winning hole 214
Live or disappear. Next comes rights.
The indicator of the variable indicator 220 to be given is reflected on the rightmost indicator and
One of "3", "5" and "7" is displayed on the rightmost display
In the case of, the pachinko ball will win in the specific winning hole 214
A right is created or extinguished. In other words, the leftmost one of the variable displays 220
Display timing and winning of pachinko balls in specific winning holes 214
When the timing coincides, the right arises and disappears,
Indicators related to the emergence and extinction of the right are displayed in the center
And will be involved in the next right
Becomes the right indicator and moves from the left to the right indicator.
As the number of rights involved increases,
Gradually rights are more likely to arise or the rights that have arisen
It is devised to make it easier. Therefore, the player
Right is temporarily set by the leftmost display of variable display 220
When it happens, the next step is to get the right
You can enjoy more fun
You. In addition, based on the rightmost display of the variable display 220,
Once the interest has been accrued and the right has expired, the next
What is given is again the leftmost indicator. The features of this pachinko gaming machine 200 will be indicated by dashed lines.
The pachinko ball that has won the starting prize hole 216
A ball return passage 224 to guide the ball
That is, the path switching device 225 is attached to the passage 224. What
The detailed configuration and operation of the path switching device 225
Will be explained later. The ball return passage 224 has a starting winning hole 216 as in this embodiment.
To return the winning pachinko balls to the ball saucer 222.
In addition, it leads to the ball supply tray 228 through the ball discharge port 226
May be. In short, the pachinko ball that has entered the starting prize hole 216
By switching the exchange device 225,
Whether it is sent to the prize ball payout process like a dick ball,
Will be returned to the player again without doing so
Is one of the features of this embodiment.
is there. In this embodiment, one start winning hole 216 is provided.
The first embodiment, which has just been described,
As shown in the figure, there may be multiple starting winning holes.
In the case, any of them has the above configuration
It may be. FIG. 8 is a rear view of the pachinko gaming machine 200, showing the mechanism.
It is drawn through the structure of the board. Referring to FIG. 8, the pachinko that has entered the starting winning hole 216
The ball is guided to the back side of the game board, and the starting winning ball detection switch 24
Detected as 0. The path switching device 225 is connected to the pachinko gaming machine 20.
Switched according to the game state of 0, no rights have been generated
In the normal game state of the pachinko that entered the starting winning hole 216
The ball is returned through the ball return passage 224. On the other hand, in the right generation state, the path
The position 225 is switched, and the winning prize hole 216 is won, and the starting prize is won.
Pachinko balls after being detected by the ball detection switch 240
Like the usual winning prize ball, it is dropped on the prize ball collecting gutter 234
Become like In that case, click the prize that won another prize hole.
Like Kodama, each one is guided by the winning ball collecting gutter 234
The winning ball processing unit 236 is given. And winning ball processor 2
By the action of 36 etc., the prize ball payout device 238 is driven,
For example, 13 prize balls are paid out for each winning ball.
It is a set. In addition, in FIG. 8, 232 entered the specific winning hole 214.
Ball detection switch to detect pachinko balls, 242 variable winning
For opening and closing plate 218 (see FIG. 7) of device 212
It is a solenoid. Next, referring to FIGS. 9 and 10, one embodiment of the present invention will be described.
The configuration of the variable winning ball device 212 provided in the embodiment
And explain. FIG. 9 is a front view of the variable winning ball device 212. Ninth
Referring to the figure, the variable winning ball device 212 is attached to a game board.
The variable display 220 is provided at the approximate center of the
I have. The variable indicators 220 are arranged in a horizontal row.
7 segment LED 246a, center 7 segment from left to right
LED 246b and right 7 segment LED 246c and above
The opening / closing plate opening number display indicator LED248 provided on the side
I have. 7-segment LEDs 246a, 246b, 246c
The display is changing independently. Display change is "1"
The numerical values may change in the order of “2”, “3”,.
The numerical value may change randomly. Also, it is not a numerical value
In addition, a change in character display such as “E”, “A”, “D”, etc. may be used. Strange
The rate of change is relatively fast, and the visibility of the player is
The speed is as high as possible. In addition, the player's visibility
A relatively slow rate of change is possible.
No. In addition, a plurality of LEDs are arranged, and the LEDs to be lit are sequentially changed.
Changes randomly to determine the position of the lit LED
You may do it. One-time right is issued for the opening / closing plate opening number display LED 248.
Table showing the number of times the open / close plate is being opened in the raw state
Is shown. Below the 7-segment LEDs 246a, 246b, 246c,
An opening / closing plate 218 is provided. The opening / closing plate 218 is in the closed state.
It can be changed to the open state, and the main board 24
4 and the pachinko ball falls in front of it, but opens.
In this state, the upper edge rotates forward about the lower edge,
A large horizontal winning opening appears here and a falling pachinko ball
Is received by the opened and closed plate 218 and enters the winning opening
It has become. Furthermore, the main body between the 7-segment LED and the opening / closing plate 218
On the surface of the plate 244, there are four memory display Ls arranged in a horizontal direction.
ED250a, 250b, 250c and 250d are provided. Opening / closing plate
Pachinko into starting prize hole 216 (see Fig. 1) during opening of 218
When a ball wins and is detected, the starting winning hole 21 is detected.
Maintain the pachinko ball prize in 6
After the closing plate 218 is closed, the opening / closing plate 218 is
Will be opened. Pachinko balls in the starting winning hole 216 at that time
The prize is stored in these memory display LEDs 250a, 25
0b, 250c and 250d. In this embodiment, the opening and closing plate 218
When a pachinko ball wins in the starting prize hole 216 during opening
In this case, up to seven winnings can be stored and held.
The five or more prize memory displays are lit in the above table.
This is performed by blinking the indicator LEDs 250a to 250d.
You. Further, the variable winning prize ball device 212 has a
A regular winning hole 252 is provided. FIG. 10 shows the variable winning ball apparatus 212 of FIG.
It is a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the center part in the attached state. Fig. 10
In FIG. 9, the same portions as those in FIG.
You. In FIG. 10, the plunger 256 of the solenoid 242 is an open / close plate.
218 and the opening / closing plate operating member 258 are connected. Soshi
Opening / closing plate 218 is opened by turning on / off solenoid 242
It is being closed. 259 below the operating member 252 is a winning ball detection switch,
The opening / closing plate 218 opens, and the pachinko ball won from the winning opening is detected.
It is for putting out. 11A and 11B show the configuration of the path switching device 225 and
It is a figure for explaining a switching operation. As shown in the figure
In addition, the path switching device 225 is connected to the switching valve 466 and the switching valve 466.
The combined switching valve operating member 468 and the switching valve operating member 468
And a solenoid 470 to be slid. Pachinko gaming machine 200 has a gaming status
If there is no normal playing state, the path switching device 225
This is the state shown in the figure. Referring to FIG.11A, solenoid 4
When 70 is in the off state, the solenoid
The plunger 474 of the id 470 is pushed to the right and turned off.
The switching valve operating member 468 is also slid to the right. others
The engagement slot 476 formed at the tip of the switching valve operating member 468
The switching valve 466 having the engagement projection 478 engaged with the
Erected vertically to form one side wall of the ball return passage 224
doing. Therefore, the winning prize hole 216 is won, and the winning ball guiding gutter 4
A crack detected by the winning ball detection switch 240 led by 80
The ball falls in the ball return passage 224. Next, it is said that the pachinko gaming machine 200 is in the right generation state.
The solenoid 470 is turned on, as shown in FIG. 11B.
Is done. With the solenoid 470 turned on, the plunger 474
Retract to the left. Accordingly, the switching valve operating member 468 is
It slides leftward while being locked by the portions 482a and 482b. this
Therefore, the engagement protrusion 478 that engages with the engagement long hole 476 also has an arcuate shape.
Move left along id notch 484. Therefore, switching valve 4
66 is rotated to the left around the fulcrum 486, and the ball return passage 224
Close the inside diagonally. Therefore, the winning prize hole 216 is won, and the winning ball guiding gutter 480 is used.
The led pachinko ball is the start winning ball detection switch 240
After detection, the ball is returned by the switching valve 466 as shown by the arrow.
It is discharged to the outside of the passage 224. This pachinko ball first
Received at the described winning ball collecting gutter 234 (see Fig. 8)
It is led to the winning ball processing unit 236. As a result of the above, the non-right-generating normal game letter shown in FIG. 11A
In the state, all the pachinko balls that win the starting prize hole 216
The ball is guided to the ball return passage 224 and returned to the player. one
On the other hand, in the right generation state shown in FIG.
The winning pachinko balls will be played in the same way as normal winning balls.
Guided to Riki 236, for example, 13 prize balls per piece
A payout process is performed. As a result of this, the gaming state where no rights have been generated
Then, even if a pachinko ball wins in the starting prize hole 216,
Pachinko balls are returned as they are, so for players
Although there is no particular advantage, once rights are generated,
Niko ball is easy to win in the starting prize hole 216, so relatively easy
The opening and closing plate 218 can be opened in the
The real thrill of the game of acquiring a large amount of prize balls in a profitable state
You can fully enjoy the taste. In this case,
The start winning hole 216 is located below the opening / closing plate 218.
When the open / close plate 218 is open, the
Most cock balls are received by the opening and closing plate 218, start winning
A lot of pachinko balls do not win the hole 216. I
Therefore, by doing this, the starting prize hole 21
Mind that the winning rate of prize balls rises extremely with winning 6
There is no arrangement. FIG. 12 is a circuit diagram showing an example of a control circuit of the pachinko gaming machine 200.
It is a road block diagram. FIG. 12 shows a variable winning ball device 212.
Control of electrical drive devices, such as
Control circuit consisting of a circuit consisting of
You. Next, referring to FIG. 12, the pachinko game of this embodiment will be described.
The overall control operation of the device 200 will be described. The variable display 220 included in the variable winning ball device 212
As described above, the digital drive circuit 260 always
The indication has changed. The output of the digital drive circuit 260,
That is, the variable display 220 is
Information on what is displayed in the
It is provided to the digital display determination circuit 262. Pachinko ball fired by the player's shot is a special winning hole 214
(See FIG. 7), the ball detection switch 232 (see FIG. 7)
8), and the ON signal is
To the display determination circuit 262. Digital display judgment
The circuit 262 receives the ON signal of the ball detection switch 232.
Sometimes the display being displayed on the variable display 220 is determined.
You. The variable display used for the determination at this time is as described above.
The left 7 segment LED246a, the center 7 segment LED246
b, one of the right 7 segment LEDs 246c. Digital
The display determination circuit 262 displays a predetermined 7-segment LED.
It is determined that the display is a predetermined display, for example, “7”.
If so, a high-level signal is derived. This signal is
Composed of flip-flops via a gate 264
It is provided to the holding circuit 266. Q output of holding circuit 266
Becomes high level, and this high level output and the frequency divider 26
The AND with the output of 8 is taken by AND gate 270 and the output
The right generation lamp 272 blinks based on the force. to this
The player can know that the rights are accrued
You. The output of the holding circuit 266 is simultaneously
Turn on the 470. As a result, the path switching device 225
The state shown in Fig.A is switched to the state shown in Fig.
Pachinko that closed the passage 224 and entered the winning prize hole 216
The ball is led to the winning ball processor 236 in the same manner as a normal winning ball.
You. The output of the holding circuit 266 is also
74, starting via NAND gate 276 and OR gate 278
It is provided as a reset signal to frequency circuit 280. But
The opening / closing plate opening number that displays the output of the starting times circuit 280
The display of the display LED 248 is reset to “0”. In the state of right generation, pachinko balls into the starting winning hole 216
Wins, the start winning ball detection switch 240
Is detected, and the output is derived from the starting winning circuit 282 accordingly.
It is. This output is connected to NAND gate 284 and OR gate 286
To the C input terminal of the holding circuit 288. Retention
The circuit 288 receives the Q output of the holding circuit 266 at its D input terminal.
The pre-set by the Q output
It has been set in the state. Therefore, the holding circuit 288 has the C input
The output Q and its output are inverted in response to the input to the terminal.
You. The solenoid 242 is activated by the inverted output of the holding circuit 288.
Is turned on, the opening / closing plate 218 is opened and the pachinko machine 200
The opening lamp 290 provided at the appropriate position is turned on. The Q output of the holding circuit 288 is
Signal input terminal C, and the LE for displaying the number of open / close
D248 displays "1". This indication is displayed by the holding circuit 288
Incremented in response to these outputs. The output of the start winning circuit 282 also outputs the NAND gate 292.
Is given as an addition input to the start winning memory circuit 294 via
You. The start winning prize memory circuit 294 has the Q output of the holding circuit 288 described above.
Force is provided as the subtraction input. Therefore, start
The prize memory circuit 294 starts the prize hole 21 while the opening and closing plate 218 is opened.
When there is a win for pachinko balls to 6, the number of wins
I will remember. This stored value is converted by the conversion circuit 296,
LED 250a, 250b, 25 for storage display via digital drive circuit 298
Displayed by 0c, 250d. The output of the start winning circuit 282 is related to the right generation state.
The output is derived by the Q output of the holding circuit 266 given.
(Nand gate 292 is provided
), So the start winning circuit 282 only during the right generation
Is activated. Pachinko balls won from the opening and closing plate 218 while it was opened
Is detected by the detection switch 259 (see FIG. 10), and 10
The pulse output is derived from the und winning circuit 300, and
Given as a count input to the counting circuit 304 via the gate 302
It is. The counting circuit 304 determines that the count value has reached “10”.
The circuit 304 derives the Q output when the
Reset by 88 output. Therefore,
The number circuit 304 is a pachinko ball that won after the opening and closing plate 218 was opened.
Counts the number and outputs the output when the count reaches 10.
Put out. This output is output via the digital drive circuit 306.
Display on digital display 308 provided at desired position
Is done. The digital display 30 used at this time is
8 is an appropriate place for the pachinko gaming machine 200, for example,
Provided at an appropriate place built into the prize ball device 212
Alternatively, the following may be performed. That is, the variable table
Indicator 220 consists of three 7-segment LEDs 246a, 246b, 246c.
One of which is related to the emergence and extinction of rights.
The other two that are not involved
Counting circuit 3 by any of the 7 segment LEDs
The count value of 04 may be displayed. The OR gate 310 is connected to the 10-count output Q of the counting circuit 304.
Output based on the outputs Q1 and Q3 of the frequency divider 268.
The logical sum of the output of the AND gate 312 and the output is calculated. Frequency division
The circuit 268 and the AND gate 312 constitute a kind of timer.
AND output of Q1 output and Q3 output of frequency divider 268
Is derived, for example, a 10 second period,
And gate 312 is configured to derive output every 10 seconds.
You. Therefore, the OR gate 310 is operated for 10 seconds after the opening and closing plate 218 is opened.
Elapsed time or win 10 pachinko balls
The output is derived based on the earlier output, and the output is
As a reset signal to the holding circuit 288 via the OR gate 314
Given. Therefore, the output of the holding circuit 288 is inverted,
The opening / closing plate 218 is closed. In the control circuit, power-on
Time initial setting circuit 316, initial time setting circuit 318, sound circuit 320
And the speaker 322 and the power supply circuit 3 sounded thereby
24 etc. are provided. FIG. 13 shows a pachinko machine according to still another embodiment of the present invention.
5 is a rear view of the gaming machine 500. FIG. This pachinko gaming machine 500,
The pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the embodiment described with reference to FIG.
With different configurations such as the winning ball guidance path
It is. That is, the features of the pachinko gaming machine 500 are as follows:
Is a point. Pachinko balls that won the starting winning opening 16, 18, 20
Is guided to the path 502 by the winning ball drop path switching device 64.
Either it is taken or it is led to the winning ball processor 60
It is switched to crab. Configuration of winning ball drop path switching device 64, etc.
Is the same as that described with reference to FIGS. 4 and 5. No.
1 is different from the embodiment shown in FIG.
A dick ball is treated as an out ball. Ma
In addition to the prize ball payout device 56,
The dispensing device 504 is provided.
A payout passage 506 for guiding a dick ball is provided.
Is Rukoto. Pachinko ball gaming machine 500 is in a specific gaming state
In other words, when the variable winning ball device 12 is in the V winning control state,
If not, start by winning ball drop path switching device 64
Pachinko balls that win the prize openings 16, 18, and 20 are guided on path 502
Are treated as out balls. Ma
At this time, the start winning ball detection switches 48, 50, 52
In response to the output, the minority prize payout device 504 is driven,
For one pachinko ball that won the starting winning opening 16, 18, 20
For example, one pachinko ball is passed through the payout passage 504.
It is to be paid out. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 500 of this embodiment,
If the game is not in a game state, the winning prize will be
The minority prize ball dispensing device 504 is
One prize ball is paid out for each winning prize ball. 14A and 14B show the minority prize ball dispensing device 504.
FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining an example of a configuration and an operation principle. Referring to FIGS. 14A and 14B, a minority prize ball dispenser is mounted.
The device 504 will be described. Minority gift ball payout device 504,
Ball fall path where pachinko balls can fall one by one
508 and the ball drop passage 508 so as to be able to protrude and withdraw.
The released ball release lever 510 and the ball stop lever 512, and the ball
Connection for connecting between release lever 510 and ball stop lever 512
Plate 514, ball release lever 510 and ball stop lever 512
It comprises a solenoid 516 for moving. The minority prize ball dispensing device 504 is usually provided as shown in FIG. 14A.
The solenoid 516 is in the off state.
The tip of the lever 510 protrudes into the ball drop passage 508, and conversely stops
The tip of the lever 512 is pulled out of the ball drop passage 508 and
The dick ball is locked by a ball release lever 510. The pachinko that won the starting winning holes 16, 18, and 20 in FIG.
Every time a ball is detected by the start winning ball detection switch,
The solenoid 516 is turned on based on this signal. Depending
The tip of the ball release lever 510 is pulled out of the ball drop passage 508
On the contrary, the tip of the ball stop lever 512 connected by the connecting plate 514
The end is inserted into the ball drop passage 508. In other words, Soleno
When the id 516 is turned on and off, the connecting plate 514
It is pivoted to the heart and the ball release lever 510 or the ball stop lever 512
So that one of the ends protrudes into the ball drop passage 508
Has become. And ball release lever 510 and ball stop lever 5
The interval between the tip and 12 is exactly the interval of one pachinko ball
The solenoid 516 turns on once.
As a result, one pachinko ball falls and is paid out as a prize ball
Will be done. The tip of the ball release lever 510 and the ball stop lever 512
Minute interval, that is, the two protruding into the ball drop passage 508
Set the interval between the tips to allow two or three pachinko balls
Then, by turning on the solenoid 516 once, two or
It is also possible to pay out three pachinko balls at once.
FIGS. 15 and 16 show such a small prize ball dispensing apparatus.
Another configuration example will be described. In the minority prize ball dispensing device 520 shown in FIG.
Ball release lever 510 and ball stop lever 512 projecting into path 508
Is chosen to be the interval of two pachinko balls.
I have. In addition, the minority prize ball payout device 524 shown in FIG.
Is the distance between the tip of the ball release lever 510 and the ball stop lever 512
Is selected for three pachinko balls. Therefore, the fifteenth
In the minority prize ball dispensing device 520 shown in FIG.
By one excitation, two pachinko balls are paid out. Ma
The minority prize ball dispensing device 524 shown in FIG.
Three pachinko balls are paid out by one excitation of id 516
Will be. Further, in the embodiment shown in FIGS. 15 and 16,
The tip of the ball stop lever 510 is inserted into the ball drop passage 508
Slits like 522a, 522b, 522c, 522d, ...
A plurality of balls are formed at intervals equal to the diameter of the ball.
By properly selecting the shape of the lever 520,
Brace lever 512 on any slit of lit 522a-522d
Is made insertable. And the ball stop lever
-512 is detachable from the connecting plate 514. this
As a result, it is easily paid out by the minority prize ball payout device.
The number of prize balls is any number among 1, 2, 3, 4, etc.
Can be changed to This change requires the solenoid 516
Unlike electrical control, which changes the number of excitations,
Only need to change the ball stop lever 512
Therefore, there is an advantage that the change is easy. FIG. 17 shows a pachinko game according to still another embodiment of the present invention.
6 is a rear view of the technical device 600. FIG. Pachinko gaming machine 6 of this embodiment
The features of 00 are replaced with the minority prize ball payout device 504 shown in FIG.
In addition, a minority prize ball payout device centered on a return device 528
That is the provision. The pachinko gaming machine 600 is also shown in FIG.
As in the case of the pachinko gaming machine 500 shown in FIG.
The winning ball drop that switches the falling path of the pachinko ball that wins 0
The lower path switching device 64 and the falling path switching device 64
The pachinko ball guided by the
A path 502 for processing as a ball is provided. In the pachinko gaming machine 600, the ball storage section 5
30 are provided. The ball storage unit 530 is suitable for pachinko balls.
It is for storing an appropriate quantity. Ball storage unit 530
When the ball is full, it flows out of the ball overflow port 532.
The pachinko balls in the ball storage unit 530 are given to the reduction device 528.
You. The reduction device 528 includes a ball ascending passage 534.
The pachinko ball travels along the ascending passage 534 due to the rotation of the gear 536.
And sent to the top. Therefore, in the normal gaming state
Based on the detection signal of the start winning ball detection switch.
Rotate the motor 538 at a predetermined angle or for a predetermined time, and
If the car 536 is rotated at a certain angle or for a certain time, the desired number
Of pachinko balls from the upstream end of the ascending passage 534.
Can be paid out as a prize ball. At this time
The number of prize balls to be paid out is determined by the prize ball release detection switch 540.
Therefore, it is detected. The control circuit shown in FIG.
On the condition that the ball hits the start winning prize area
The variable winning ball device can be given the first game value as
Control in the first state in the second state and then the second state
When the state becomes a predetermined specific game state,
The variable prize ball device is set to a first game value larger than the first game value.
Controlled to the first state in such a way that 2 game values can be given
Control means for setting the second state later is provided. Prize ball
Payout device 56, winning ball guidance route 62, or prize ball payout device 2
38, prize ball guidance route 224, or prize ball payout device 56, a small number
The prize ball payout device 504 or the return device 528 allows
The first number of balls according to the winning mode of the ball hit into the skill area
A prize ball and a second number of prize balls smaller than the first number
A prize ball payout means that can be paid out is configured.
The winning ball drop path switching device 64 or the path switching device 225
The variable winning ball device can provide a second game value.
The starting prize area while being controlled to the first state in the mode.
The first number of prize balls was
Payout by the prize ball payout means, the variable winning ball device
Controls to the first state in a manner that can give the second game value
In the game state other than the game state being started,
When the hit ball has won the winning area, the second number
Prize ball is paid out by the prize ball payout means.
The number-of-payouts switching control means to be controlled is constituted. By the digital display determination circuit 262, the variable winning ball
The right generation condition, which is a precondition for the
A right generation condition detecting means for detecting that the
ing. By the control circuit shown in FIG.
There is a detection output of the detection means and the right is generated
Starting winning prize area composed of the starting winning port 216 during the period
The variable winning prize ball, provided that the ball hit in the area
Control means for controlling the apparatus to the first state is configured;
You. The right generation state is set by the path switching device 225.
That the ball hit the start prize area during the period
And the first number of prize balls are paid by the prize ball payout means.
During the period in which the rights are not accrued
At the start winning prize area,
Paying out the second number of prize balls by the prize ball payout means;
The number-of-payouts switching control means is configured as described above. In the description of the above embodiment, when playing a game,
Borrow a ball and pick up something to play with the pachinko ball.
But for example, ball lending such as magnetic cards and optical cards
Use a data recording medium on which data is recorded, and
Applied to pachinko machines, pachinko machines with built-in pachinko machines
The game should be able to be played with balls, and the player must play pachinko balls.
Can be configured not to carry around. 13 and 17 will be described with reference to FIG.
Pachinko gaming machine 10 described as a modified embodiment
However, the minority prize ball dispensing device shown in FIG. 13 and FIG.
The same applies to the pachinko gaming machine 200 described in FIG.
Can be applied to [Effects of the Invention] According to the first invention, the variable prize ball device has the second game value.
While being controlled to the first state in a manner in which
As the ball hits the start winning area,
1 number of prize balls, that is, a relatively large amount of prize balls are paid out
Variable prize ball soup according to the specific game state
Number of prize balls to be paid out at the time of controlling the display to the first state
And give the player great satisfaction.
It can be a sharp game. Meanwhile, before
In a mode in which the variable winning prize ball device can provide a second game value
A game state other than the game state controlled to the first state
Sometimes, when a ball hits the start winning area,
Is the second number of prize balls, that is, a relatively small number of prizes
Since the balls are paid out, the management burden of the amusement park is
Probability of hitting the ball in the start winning area without becoming large
Rate can be increased, resulting in frequent hit balls
The more the player wins the starting prize area, the more the player
You will often have a sense of expectation for the occurrence of the condition. That is,
Giving players great satisfaction with the occurrence of specific gaming states
While providing a sharp game that can be played
However, the burden on the management of the amusement arcade will be too great.
Make players frequently expect specific game states to occur
To provide even more interesting games
Can be. According to the second invention, in the right generation state, the start-up
The first number of scenes associated with the ball hitting the prize area
Goods, that is, a relatively large number of prizes are paid out
Can give the player a great deal of satisfaction
You. On the other hand, if it is not the state of right generation, start winning
A second number of prize balls will be added in accordance with the hitting of the ball in the area.
In other words, a relatively small number of prize balls are paid out,
Start without too much burden on the management of the amusement park
To increase the probability of hitting a ball into the dynamic winning area
As a result, the ball hits the starting prize area.
Variable winning prize ball device in the state of right generation that has become easier
It becomes easy to be controlled to the first state, and the state of right generation
Despite being in a state, it is quite easy to hit the ball
The prize cannot be used effectively without winning the territory.
Can minimize the frustration and frustration of the player
Wear.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG. 1 shows a pachinko gaming machine 10 according to one embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. FIG. 2 is a front view of the variable winning ball device 12 disposed on the pachinko gaming machine 10. FIG. 3 is a rear view of the pachinko gaming machine 10. 4 and 5 are diagrams for explaining the configuration and operation of the winning ball falling path switching device 64. FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing an example of a control circuit according to one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 7 is a pachinko gaming machine according to another embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. FIG. 8 is a rear view of the pachinko gaming machine 200. FIG. 9 is a front view of the variable winning ball device 212 provided on the game board of the pachinko gaming machine 200. FIG. 10 is a vertical sectional view of a central portion in a state where the variable winning ball device 212 is mounted on a game board. 11A and 11B are diagrams for explaining the configuration and operation of the path switching device. FIG. 12 is a block diagram showing an example of a control circuit of the pachinko gaming machine 200. FIG. 13 is a rear view of a pachinko gaming machine 500 according to still another embodiment of the present invention. 14A and 14B show the pachinko gaming machine 500 of FIG.
It is a figure for explaining a schematic structure and operation of a minority prize ball payout device 504 provided in the system. FIG. 15 and FIG. 16 are diagrams showing another configuration example of the minority prize ball payout device. FIG. 17 is a rear view of a pachinko gaming machine 600 according to still another embodiment of the present invention. In the figure, 10,200,500,600 are pachinko machines, 12,212
Is a variable winning ball device, 14 is a game board, 16, 18, 20 are starting winning openings, 22a and 22b are opening and closing wing pieces, 24 is a winning space, 26 is a V pocket winning opening, 56 is a prize ball payout device, 60 is Prize-winning ball processor, 62
Is a winning ball guide path, 64 is a winning ball drop path switching device, 65 is a winning ball rolling plate, 72 is a solenoid, 214 is a specific winning hole, 216
Denotes a start winning hole, 218 denotes an opening / closing plate, 220 denotes a variable display, 224 denotes a ball return passage, 504 denotes a minority prize ball payout device, and 528 denotes a return device.

Claims (1)

(57) [Claims] A ball game machine in which a game is played by hitting a ball into a game area, wherein a first state provided in the game area, which is advantageous for the player, and a second state, which is disadvantageous for the player A variable winning prize ball device that can be changed to: a starting prize winning area provided in the game area, in which a hit ball can win; and a variable prize ball apparatus, provided that a hit ball wins in the starting winning area, After the first state is controlled in a manner in which the first game value can be given, the state is changed to the second state, and when the game state becomes a predetermined specific game state, the variable winning ball device is moved to the first state. Control means for controlling the first state in a state in which a second game value larger than the game value can be given to the first state and then to the second state, and according to a winning state of a ball hit into the game area First
Prize ball payout means capable of paying out a number of prize balls and a second number of prize balls smaller than the first number, and the variable prize ball device can provide a second game value. The first number of prize balls are paid out by the prize ball payout means in response to a ball being hit in the starting prize winning area while being controlled to the first state in the aspect, and the variable prize ball device is provided. Is in a gaming state other than the gaming state controlled to the first state in a mode in which the second gaming value can be given, the ball is hit in the starting winning area and the second And a payout number switching control means for controlling the number of prize balls to be paid out by the prize ball payout means. 2. 2. The control device according to claim 1, wherein the control unit includes a hit ball detection unit that detects that a hit ball has been won to a specific winning opening formed in the variable winning ball device. Ball game machine. 3. 2. The game control device according to claim 1, wherein the control unit includes a game result determination unit configured to determine a game result related to a hit ball detection unit that detects a hit ball winning the start winning prize area. Ball game machine. 4. 4. The sphere according to claim 1, 2 or 3, wherein said prize ball payout means includes a mechanism for returning a prize ball which has won the starting prize area as a prize ball. Gaming machine. 5. 4. The bullet ball according to claim 1, wherein said prize ball payout means includes an electric discharge mechanism for discharging a prize ball in response to an electric bias. Gaming machine. 6. The ball game machine includes a ball tank that stores the hit ball, and the prize ball payout unit includes a prize ball returning unit that returns the hit ball stored in the ball tank as a prize ball. The ball game machine according to claim 1, 2 or 3, wherein: 7. A ball game machine in which a game is played by hitting a ball into a game area, wherein a first state provided in the game area, which is advantageous for the player, and a second state, which is disadvantageous for the player A variable winning prize ball device that can be changed to: a variable generating prize ball device; a right generating condition detecting unit that detects that a right generating condition, which is a prerequisite for setting the variable prize ball device to a first state, is satisfied; A start winning area in which a hit ball can be awarded, and a hit ball wins in the start winning area during a period in which there is a detection output of the right generation condition detecting means and the right is in a right generation state. Control means for controlling the variable winning prize ball device to a first state;
Prize ball payout means capable of paying out a number of prize balls and a second number of prize balls smaller than the first number, and the starting prize area during the period in which the right is generated. The first number of prize balls are paid out by the prize ball payout means in accordance with the prize ball winning, and the ball is won in the starting prize area during the period when the right is not in the right occurrence state. And a payout number switching control means for controlling the second number of prize balls to be paid out by the prize ball payout means.