JP2741045B2 - Ball game machine - Google Patents

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION [Industrial applications]

The present invention relates to a ball game machine that provides a predetermined game value when a combination of identification information displayed on a plurality of identification information display sections displaying a plurality of identification information is a predetermined specific combination mode. Things.

[Prior art]

Conventionally, a ball game machine provided with a variable display device having a plurality of identification information display units capable of displaying a plurality of identification information (for example, a rotating drum, a digital display, or the like), wherein the identification information display member When the combination of the identification information after the operation becomes a predetermined specific combination mode (for example, when all “7” s are completed), the game value providing means provided on the game board, for example, the variable winning ball device, For a long period of time, a large number of winning balls are generated, and a ball-and-ball game machine which gives a great profit to a player has been provided on the market.

[Problems to be solved by the invention]

In such a ball game machine, as a specific combination mode to obtain a great profit, it is only when all of the identification information displayed on the plurality of identification information display units have the same specific identification information. While a certain identification information display unit is sequentially stopping, it is known whether or not a big hit (specific combination mode) will occur or not. There was a problem that would. The present invention has been made in view of the above problems,
It is an object of the present invention to provide a ball game machine capable of sufficiently attracting the player's interest.

[Means for Solving the Problems]

In order to achieve the above object, a ball game machine according to the present invention has a specific combination mode in which a combination of identification information displayed on a plurality of identification information display sections displaying a plurality of identification information is predetermined. In the ball game machine that provides a predetermined game value when it becomes, the plurality of pieces of identification information includes special identification information and a plurality of types of specific identification information, and the specific combination mode includes the plurality of identification information. The combination of the identification information displayed on the information display unit is the same as the combination of the specific identification information, and the combination of the identification information displayed on the plurality of identification information display units is the combination of the special identification information and the plurality of types of the specific identification information. And a combination of two or more types of specific identification information.

[Action]

In the process of stopping the identification information display unit, if the identification information of the identification information display unit that first stops is one type of specific identification information, the identification information of the identification information display unit that stops next is the identification information of the identification information display unit that stops next. The identification information or the special identification information whose correspondence is previously determined in correspondence with the specific identification information may be used, so that the player can have a sense of expectation. In the opposite case, that is, when the identification information of the identification information display unit that stops first is the special identification information, the identification information of the identification information display unit that stops next is one of the plurality of pieces of identification information. Since it is only necessary to use any one of two or more types of specific identification information, it is possible to similarly give the player a great sense of expectation and sufficiently attract the interest of the player.

【Example】

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
I will tell. First, with reference to FIG. 8, a bullet to which this embodiment is applied will be described.
A pachinko game machine as an example of a ball game machine will be described.
You. FIG. 8 is a front view of the 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 plate 5 (first
2) glass door 4 and front door 6 are pivoted to one side.
It is supported and can be freely opened and closed. Glass door 4
The game board holding frame 26 at the rear and on the back of the front frame 2
(Refer to FIG. 9).
It is provided detachably. Also, the surface of the front door 6
Contains the discharged prize balls and the firing position of the ball
Is fixed to a hitting ball supply tray 7 for supplying a single ball to the ball. Hit ball
In the internal space on the upstream side of the supply tray 7, effects related to the game are provided.
A speaker 8 for generating sound is built in. A part of the hitting ball firing mechanism is provided below the front frame 2.
To be stored in the operation handle 9 or the hitting ball supply tray 7.
A surplus ball tray 10 is provided to store prize balls that have not been collected.
Have been. Among them, it corresponds to the operation handle 9.
As shown in FIG.
A ball firing drive 49 is attached. Hitting ball launch drive
49 is provided collectively on the mounting board 50 and serves as a drive source.
Forming a hitting motor 51 and a driving circuit of the hitting motor 51
Reciprocation by rotation of the tentacle detection circuit 52 and the hitting ball motor 51
A hitting rod 53 that rotates to hit a hit ball, and a reciprocating movement of the hitting rod 53
The ball of the ball feeder (not shown)
And a ball feed sliding rod 54 for operating the feed member.
I have. Guide the shot ball fired on the surface of the game board 11
Ball guide rail 12a for
Divide the game area 13 where the ball guided by
Game area forming rail 12b is set up in a substantially circular shape.
You. Near the center of the game area 13, a plurality of identification information display sections
Variable display device 70 having rotating drums 86a to 86c as
And has a winning opening 57 below the variable display device 70.
A variable winning ball device 55 is provided. The winning opening 57,
Open and close freely with the lower end as an axis with respect to the surface of the game board 11
Covered by plate 58. And the variable winning ball device 55
The opening and closing plate 58 is provided with the rotating drums 86a to 8 of the variable display device 70.
When the combination of the identification information of 6c is in the prescribed display mode
At the same time, it enters a specific game state, and a predetermined period (for example, 20 seconds
Until you win or until 10 winning balls are generated)
The game area 13 is set while the game is open.
It is designed to catch falling balls. And enter
When winning in the V winning opening 46 provided in the prize opening 57,
The above open state is repeated, and a winning ball is issued at the V winning opening 46.
You can repeat up to 10 times each time you live
I have. Note that the variable display device 70 and the variable prize ball device 55
The details will be described later. In addition, below the variable winning ball device 55, the rotating drum
Starting winning ports 14a to 14C that allow rotation of 86a to 86c are provided.
Have been. Provided in the middle of these starting winning openings 14a-14C
When the ball hits the winning prize opening 14a,
The number of prize balls to be paid out is determined by hitting balls in other winning areas.
Set to be less than the number of prize balls paid out when
Have been. In addition, the start winning ports 14a to 14C have
Switches 15a to 15c are provided integrally, and the starting winning openings 14a to 14C
The microcomputer that detects the hit ball that wins
The detection signal is sent to the data 110. On the plate, in the game area 13, the left and right sides of the variable display device 70
Winners 16a, 16b, 17a, 17b are provided on the side
Have been. In addition, a normal winning opening is also provided above the variable display device 70.
73 are provided. In addition, among the above-mentioned winning areas, the starting winning opening 14
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
Rotated by winning more hit balls at 14a to 14C
Increase the number of rotations of the drums 86a to 86c, and
Expectations to increase the probability of becoming, and all starting winning openings 14
If you set a small number of prize balls by winning a to 14C,
When the number of prize balls paid out for the winning percentage decreases
It is set to harmonize with the dissatisfaction
You. In this embodiment, a ball is hit into the starting winning port 14a.
In the event of a prize, seven prizes will be paid out and other prizes will be awarded.
If a ball is hit in the area, 13 prize balls will be paid out
It has become so. Of course, start winning prize mouth 14a
The number of these prize balls to be paid out according to the winning rate
Can be changed. In addition, the falling speed and direction of the falling ball
Windmills 18a, 18b, 19a, 19b and many obstacle nails 2 that change direction
0 is set and the above-mentioned specific game state is set.
Game that lights up or flashes when the
Technique effect lamps 21a and 21b are provided. This gaming effect
The front surface has the same effect as the lamps 21a and 21b.
Frame lamps 22a, 22b provided at the upper part of the frame 2;
Of the windmills 18a and 18b with lamps
You. In addition, these lamps were in a specific game state.
Not only when the rotating drums 86a-86c etc. rotate
Lights or flashes differently when you are playing
The atmosphere has been enhanced. Furthermore, game territory
At the bottom of Zone 13, any of the above prize zones will be awarded
Out mouth 23 where the hit ball that did not play is guided behind the game board 11
Is provided. Next, referring to FIG. 9, the structure of the back of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described.
The construction will be described. On the back of the game board 11, each of the above
The winning ball that has won the winning area is distributed downward while
The winning ball aggregate cover body 24 on which the guiding path to guide is formed is
Fixed. Almost in the center of this winning ball set cover body 24
The drive unit that houses the drive mechanism of the variable display device 70
An opening is opened so that the storage box 84 projects rearward.
Further, below the opening and closing plate 58 of the variable winning ball device 55
Is fixed.
In addition, on the back side of the variable winning ball device 55,
A V switch 67 for detecting that a hit ball has been won,
Winning number inspection to count the winning balls that have won the prize opening 57
An exit switch 68 is also provided. In addition, the winning ball set
The upper portion of the back surface of the cover body 24 is provided on the game board 11
The wires extending from the switch, lamp, drive source, etc.
A relay terminal board 25 to be connected is attached. A mechanism plate 28 is opened and closed on the back of the pachinko gaming machine 1.
Mounted freely. This mechanism plate 28
Processes the winning balls from the winning opening provided on the board 11, and
Each for discharging a predetermined number of prize balls corresponding to winning balls
Some kind of mechanism is provided. Then, the mechanism plate 28
Is fixed by a fixing member 29 that locks the mechanism plate 28 in a closed state.
As a result, the game board holding frame 26 is fixedly supported.
I have. Furthermore, a window opening 30 is opened almost at the center of the mechanism plate 28.
The first winning ball collecting gutter 31 is located below the window opening 30.
a and a second winning ball collecting gutter 31b are formed. First entry
The prize ball collecting gutter 31a is a starting prize among the various prize ports described above.
The winning ball that has won the winning opening except the winning opening 14a will be guided
Therefore, it is formed on the front side of the mechanism plate 28. In addition, the second input
The prize ball collecting gutter 31b corresponds to the starting winning opening 14a only.
In order to guide the winning ball that has won the starting winning opening 14a
is there. The second winning ball collecting gutter 31b is located below the window opening 30.
It is formed on the rear side of the mechanism plate 28 along the edge.
Invited to the first winning ball collecting gutter 31a and the second winning ball collecting gutter 31b
The led winning ball is sent to a winning ball processing mechanism 45a, 45b described later.
It is being led. On the rear side of the mechanism plate 28, 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, an explanation will be given.
The tank 32 is fixed. In this premium ball tank 32,
A large amount of prize balls will be replenished from the replenishment mechanism described above.
Has become. Below the prize ball tank 32, to arrange the prize balls
A prize ball guiding gutter 33 is provided. This prize ball induction gutter
33 is inclined so that prize balls line up in three rows and flow naturally
Attach it. Thus, the prize ball guiding gutter 33
The ball was configured to flow down in three rows.
As described above, two prizes are awarded to the winning holes
This is because the number of types of premium balls is paid out. A bent gutter 34 is connected to the downstream side of the prize ball guiding gutter 33.
So that it is attached. This bent trough 34
The flowing direction of the prize balls flowing down the conduit 33 is changed by 180 degrees.
And reduce the ball pressure of continuously flowing prize balls
There is On the downstream side of the curved gutter 34, prize ball dispensing devices 35a and 35b are connected.
Has been continued. The prize ball dispensing device 35a, 35b
Accepts prize balls and wins the predetermined number of prize balls
The payout is made in conjunction with the operation of the control mechanisms 45a and 45b.
Then, the prize ball dispensing devices 35a and 35b 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 45a, 45b
Is also provided in the front and rear direction, this winning ball processing machine
The structures 45a and 45b are driven by one common drive motor 46.
Each winning ball collecting gutter 31a, 31 is moved by the rotating cam.
Prize payout by extruding the winning ball guided to b
The output devices 35a and 35b are operated. The prize balls paid out from the prize ball payout devices 35a and 35b
It is discharged to the product ball discharge passage 36. In the prize ball release passage 36,
A guide opening 37 is opened at the lower end, and this guide opening 37 is in front.
It is communicated with the hitting ball supply tray 7. Also, one of the guide openings 37
On the side, there is a communication gutter 38 to communicate with the surplus ball passage 39
As a result, excess prize balls are guided to the surplus ball passage 39.
ing. The surplus ball passage 39 has a lower end on the back surface of the front frame 2.
Connected to the connection gutter 42 attached to the
The extra ball tray 10 is guided. Also surplus
On one side wall of the ball passage 39, a prize ball fullness detection plate 40 has an upper end.
It is provided so as to be swingable about the center. And then, a prize
The ball filling detection plate 40 fills the surplus ball passage 39 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 41 is provided. And the prize ball fullness detection plate 40
When the is swung, the charge detection switch 41 turns off,
The rotation of the drive motor 46 of the winning ball processing mechanism 45a, 45b is stopped.
It is designed to stop. Therefore, the charge detection plate 40
Will not be able to launch a ball when
In addition, the payout of the prize ball is not performed. Further, the mechanical plate 28 is discharged from the outlet 23.
Out ball guidance gutter 43 to guide out ball is attached,
Out balls guided by the out ball guiding gutter 43 flow down
It is discharged out of the pachinko machine 1 from the out ball discharge port 44 which is the end.
Is to be issued. The mechanism plate 28 has a variable
A control circuit for controlling the display device 70 and the variable winning ball device 55
Control board box 47 containing the circuit board and pachinko game
Terminal box 48 for supplying power to
Is attached. Next, a variable winning ball device 55 provided on the game board 11 is provided.
Of the variable display device 70 constituting the main part of the present embodiment
I do. Variable Winning Ball Apparatus First, referring to FIG.
explain about. The variable winning ball device 55 is provided on the gaming board 11.
It has a mounting board 56 to be mounted on, and on the mounting board 56
A rectangular winning opening 57 is opened in the section. This prize
The opening 57 supports both lower ends on both sides to face the mounting board 56.
The opening and closing plate 58 that can be freely opened and closed in the vertical direction
Have been. The opening / closing plate 58 is, as described above, a solenoid.
Opening and closing is controlled by 59, and during opening, the game area 13 is dropped.
The hit ball is received and guided to the winning opening 57 to be a winning ball.
Also, in the center of the front of the opening and closing plate 58, pachinko balls can pass
A pair of guide pieces 60a and 60b are
You. The guide pieces 60a and 60b are closed while the open / close plate 58 is closed.
Acts to guide balls falling in the game area 13 downward
When the open / close plate 58 is open, it comes into contact with the mounting board 56 to open and close.
The opening angle of the plate 58 is regulated. Further, below the mounting board 56, the guide pieces 60a, 60b
And a pair of guide walls 61a and 61b arranged vertically on the
The space between the guide walls 61a and 61b constitutes the passage port 62. So
The start winning port 14a is arranged below the passing port 62.
Have been. Therefore, the guide pieces 60a, 60b,
The walls 61a, 61b and the starting winning opening 14a are aligned on one vertical line L.
When the open / close plate 58 is closed, the guide piece is
The ball that has passed 60a, 60b starts through the guide walls 61a, 61b
The possibility of being guided to the winning opening 14a becomes extremely high. What
The front decoration plate 63 is fixed to the front surfaces of the guide walls 61a and 61b.
In the illustrated embodiment, the guide pieces 60a,
Guide the ball to the game board 11 above the guide piece 60a, 60b
Obstacle nails 20 are planted in an inverted "C" shape. On the other hand, the winning opening 57 covered by the opening / closing plate 58 is reduced to three.
Divided, the center space constitutes the V winning opening 64, the left and right sky
The interval forms the normal winning openings 65a and 65b. In addition, V prize
The mouth 64 is also located on the vertical line L. Accordingly
In the illustrated embodiment, the V winning opening 64 and the starting winning opening are provided.
14a is formed on one vertical line L,
Aim to drop the ball in the center of the variable winning ball device 55
When the opening / closing plate 58 is closed,
Increase the number of operations of the variable display device 70 by making it easier to win
Expectation increased, nothing was disturbed while the opening and closing plate 58 was open
Variable prize ball device by making it easy to make the ball hit the V prize port 64
This makes it easier for 55 to be reopened (continued). In addition,
On one rear side of the entrance opening 57, the winning number detection switch is provided.
A winning number display 66 for displaying the number of winning balls detected at 68 is provided.
Have been killed. Variable Display Device Next, referring to FIG. 10 and FIGS.
The configuration of the display device will be described. The variable display device 70 is mounted on the surface of the game board 11.
Mounting board 71 to be mounted on the back of the game board 11
Drive unit housing box 84 for storing the moving mechanism part
It is. Therefore, first of all, the cabinet attached to the surface of the game board 11
The configuration of the attached board 71 will be mainly described with reference to FIG.
I do. In addition, other drawings are referred to whenever necessary for description. In the upper part of the mounting board 71, a normal winning opening 73 is formed.
The upper decorative plate 72 is attached to the front of the normal winning opening 73 of
I have. On the front surface of the upper decorative plate 72, a variable winning ball device 55
The opening number display 74 for displaying the opening number of the opening / closing plate 58 is provided.
At the same time as the opening / closing display 74.
Up to 4 winning balls won in the starting winning opening 14a-14C
Start winning prize memory indicators 75a to 75d that notify that the
Have been killed. The lower part of the mounting board 71 is square
An opening 76 having a shape is opened, and the opening 76 (see FIG. 1) is transparent.
The bright lens cover 77 (see Fig. 2) is mounted in an arc
Have been. This lens cover 77 is provided with rotating drums 86a-8
The size is such that three patterns drawn on the surface of 6c can be seen
Convex lens that is selected and the pattern looks larger
It is formed in a square shape. Further, the mounting board 71 projects rearward as shown in FIG.
The fitting cylinders 78a and 78b are formed so as to protrude.
The protrusion of the drive unit mounting frame member 79 on the drive unit side to be described later
The pins 81a and 81b are fitted, and the mounting board 71 and the drive unit
It accurately defines the mutual positional relationship with the box 84. On the other hand, a drive mechanism part attached to the back of the game board 11
FIG. 1 shows the configuration of a drive unit storage box 84 for storing
Referring to FIG. 2 and FIG.
A driving unit mounting frame member 79 is fixed in front of 84. this
As shown in FIG. 2, the drive unit mounting frame member 79 is
To fix the box 84 to the winning ball aggregate cover body 24
For which mounting holes 80a-80d are drilled
I have. In the upper front part, the fitting cylinders 78a and 78b are fitted.
Projecting pins 81a and 81b are provided. Furthermore, the
In the center, a square opening facing the rotating drums 86a to 86c
82 are set up, and rotating
In front of the motor fixing plates 88a to 88c constituting the system mechanisms 85a to 85c.
Motor fixing plate engagement grooves 83a to 83f for locking the upper and lower sides
Is formed. The drive unit storage box 84 is formed in a box shape with the front open.
The driving unit mounting frame member 79 is fixed above and below the front.
Mounting holes 95a-95d for
The transfer drums 86a to 86c are accommodated. rotation
The drums 86a to 86c are individually rotated drum mechanisms 85a.
Unitized as ~ 85c, easy to store drive box
S 84. That is,
Ram mechanisms 85a to 85c (in FIG. 1, one rotating drum mechanism
Although only 85a is extracted and displayed, the other two rotation
The ram mechanisms 85b and 85c have exactly the same configuration).
Rotating drum 86a-86c with multiple identification information drawn on its surface
And stepping to rotate the rotating drums 86a to 86c
The motors 87a to 87c and the stepping motors 87a to 87c are fixed.
And motor fixing plates 88a to 88c. At the upper and lower sides on the front side of the motor fixing plates 88a to 88c, engaging projections 89 are provided.
a to 89f (89a and 89b are on the motor fixing plate 88a, 89c and 89d are
The motor fixing plate 88b and 89e and 89f are connected to the motor fixing plate 88c.
Each is formed. Hereinafter, similarly, a to f are
Ram mechanism 85a, 85b, 85c) is protruded,
These engaging projections 89a to 89f (however, 89d and 89f are not shown)
Are locked with the motor fixing plate engaging grooves 83a to 83f.
It has become so. Also, the rear end edges of the engaging projections 89a to 89f
Are formed above and below the front opening edge of the drive unit storage box 84.
Motor fixing plate engagement grooves 96a to 96f (however, 96d and 96f
(Not shown). Stepping motors are provided on the motor fixing plates 88a to 88c.
87a to 87c are attached, and the stepping motors 87a to 87c
Wirings 91a to 91c extending from 7c (note that 91b and 91c are not shown
(Not shown) is provided on a relay terminal board 104 described later.
Motors for connecting to the motor connectors 106a to 106c
Connector connectors 92a to 92c are fixed. Motor shafts 90a to 90c of the stepping motors 87a to 87c
The rotating drums 86a to 86c are fixed to the tip of
However, in order to make the fixation more firm,
Metal mounting members 93a to 93c are provided on the central axes of the arms 86a to 86c.
The stepping motors 87a to 87c are inserted and the stop control is performed.
When the identification information of the outer circumference of the rotary drums 86a to 86c
So that the stepping motor 87 is displayed correctly.
a to 87c of the motor shafts 90a to 90c and the rotating drums 86a to 86c.
Positioning is accurate. Also this steppin
Motors 87a to 87c are set to have different rotation speeds.
Have been. That is, from left to right,
The number of turns is set to be small.
The stepping motor 87a is at 78 rpm and the middle stepper
Motor 87b is 62.5 rpm and the right stepping motor
Tab 87c is 52 rpm. To change the rotation speed,
Different pulse widths are sent to the respective stepping motors 87a to 87c.
What is necessary is just to become. A part of the outer peripheral edge on one side of the rotating drums 86a to 86c is cut.
Notches 94a-94c are notched with a predetermined length
You. The notches 94a to 94c are formed around the outer circumference of the rotating drums 86a to 86c.
Provided to identify the identification information drawn on
The drum position composed of phototransistors described later
The detectors 102a to 102c detect the notches 94a to 94c.
The type of identification information is detected. As described above, the rotary drum mechanisms 85a to 85c
It is knitted and stored and fixed in the drive unit storage box 84
Assembly work can be performed easily, and
Exchange can be performed very easily. By the way, on the outer circumference of the rotating drums 86a to 86c,
(16 in the example) identification information (symbol) is drawn.
This is illustrated in FIG. this
Identification included in the left rotating drum 86a in the identification information
Information "J" is set as special identification information and three rotations
Identification information "1""3""5" included in drums 86a-86c
“7” and “9” are set as the specific identification information. But
Therefore, the specific combination mode that is a big hit is “the same specific knowledge”.
Combination of different information only "and" Specific identification same as special identification information
Combination with other information ", that is," 1, 1, 1 "," 3,
3, 3, 5, 5, 5, 7, 7, 7, 9, 9, 9
“J, 1, 1” “J, 3, 3” “J, 5, 5” “J,
7, 7 "and" J, 9, 9 ". In this way,
Separate identification information shall be common to all specific identification information.
The rotating drum that stops first (the left
The identification information displayed on the transfer drum 86a) is special identification information.
In the case of "J", the rotating drum that stops next (center rotation
Specific information that has a plurality of identification information displayed on the transfer drum 86b)
If any one of the other information, still big hit at that time
The last stop is the rotating drum (right side
Gazes at the rotation drum 86c) until it stops rotating
You. Therefore, the expectations of the player are greatly embraced.
become. On the other hand, as in the past, a specific group
When configuring the matching mode, the rotation that stops first
If the identification information displayed on the drum is specific identification information,
But if not, there is no possibility of a big hit at that time.
Even if it is the specific identification information, the rotation
The identification information displayed on the ram is
If it is not the same specific identification information, a big hit is possible at that time
Performance is lost and the player can
Despite the fact that it is variable display device without gazing at the end
Lose interest in Therefore, special identification information is used as in this embodiment.
Interest in the operation of the variable display device 70
The player can be watched closely, and the player has great expectations
Can be embraced. Note that, as in this embodiment,
Special identification information is included on the rotating drum 86a that stops first.
The higher the expectation, but the first stop
There is no need to have special identification information on the rotating drum
Special identification information on all rotating drums 86a-86c.
May be rare. In this case, three special identification information
Also, the specific combination mode may be used. Note that a plurality of special identification information is provided, and
Specific identification information that can be matched may be provided. For example,
The two types of identification information are “J” and “Q”, and the specific identification information
And "J, 1, 1", "J, 3, 3", "Q, 5,
5 "," Q, 7, 7 "," Q, 9, 9 ". Ma
In addition, the above-mentioned special identification information is set to three of “J”, “Q” and “K”.
In addition to the above combinations, "K, 3, 3", "K,
5, 5 ". Further, the stepping motors 87a to 87c are stopped.
In this case, the rotation speed gradually decreases as shown in FIG.
Need to be stopped. This stops suddenly
And the inertia of the drum is greater than the magnetic attraction
Because there is a risk of extra rotation
is there. Also, when rotating again, the rotation speed gradually increases.
You need to rotate it to make it easier. This is a step
Necessary because the starting torque of ping motors 87a to 87c is small.
It comes out. In order to adjust the rotation speed
Can be given by changing the width of the drive pulse signal.
No. Further, as shown in FIG.
The drive voltage when a ~ 87c is stopped, the rotation is stopped
After a certain period of time (for example, 3 seconds),
Set to be almost half (for example, 5V) of 10V)
Have been. It always applies the normal voltage
And the load applied to the stepping motors 87a to 87c is large.
This is because the durability deteriorates. Also, as mentioned above
After a certain time, the starting prize (starting memory) continues
And there was no big hit due to the first starting prize
In this case, it is necessary to rotate again as soon as possible after stopping rotation.
Yes, in this case, continuous without dropping the voltage
And rotate it. In addition, dropped
The voltage is raised again by the detection signals of the start switches 15a to 15c.
As it rises, a drive pulse is given to step it
The rotation of the motors 87a to 87c is started. Further, an opening 97 is provided on the rear side of the drive unit storage box 84.
a to 97d are established and closely attached to the rear surface of the drive unit storage box 84
Provided on the surface of the drive control board 100
Electrical components such as resistors or capacitors
~ 97d to project forward. However,
The opening 97c extends from the rotary drum mechanism 85a to 85c.
This is for passing the wirings 91a to 91c backward. Ma
In addition, on the rear surface of the drive unit storage box 84, as shown in FIG.
Through holes 98a to 98c are drilled, and these through holes 98a to 98c
Drum position detectors 102a-1 provided on the drive control board 100
02c is coming. Therefore, the passage hole 98a ~
98c, the rotating drum mechanisms 85a to 85c
4.When fixed to the outside of one side of the rotating drums 86a to 86c
At the position where the cutouts 94a to 94c formed on the periphery rotate
It is drilled to correspond. And drum position detection
Turns on when output units 102a to 102c detect notches 94a to 94c.
At the position other than the notches 94a-94c
Is set to be OFF. Notch 94a
~ 94c are emitted from drum position detectors 102a ~ 102c
The cutout 94a may be any material that absorbs light.
A black seal may be attached instead of ~ 94c. A drive control base on which the drum position detectors 102a to 102c are provided
A drive control board connector 103 is provided below the plate 100.
Of the connector 103 and the relay terminal board 104 described below.
The drive control board connectors 105a and 105b are connected by wiring.
Thus, power is supplied to the drive control board 100. In addition,
The drive control board 100 is provided with engagement holes formed on one side thereof.
The parts 101a and 101b are projected from the rear side of the drive storage box 84.
Through some of the mounting bosses 99a and 99d
To the drive unit by tightening the other side with screws.
The delivery box 84 is closely fixed to the rear surface. The mounting bosses 99a to 99d also have a relay terminal board 104 attached thereto.
Has been fixed. This relay terminal board 104 has a variable display
Relays wiring from electrical components provided throughout the device 70
The drive control board connector 105a, 105
b and motor connectors 106a to 106c are provided
And a relay terminal for connecting to an external power source as shown in FIG.
A board connector 107 is provided. Description of the operation of the ball game machine FIG. 5 shows the operation of the pachinko game machine 1 described above.
This will be described with reference to FIG. Figure 5 shows pachinko play
It is a block diagram of a control circuit for controlling the game of the technical machine 1,
FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing a specific operation of the control circuit.
It is. First, in FIG. 5, the variable display device 70 is provided.
Stepping motors (SP motors) 87a-87c and
Ram position detectors (sensors) 102a to 102c are input / output circuits
(I / O) 114 connected to microcomputer 110
Have been. The microcomputer 110 performs the control operation.
MPU111 that can be executed in a fixed procedure and the operation of MPU111
ROM 112 for storing the operation program data and necessary data
And a RAM 113 capable of reading and writing data.
The microcomputer 110 includes an input / output circuit 114.
Via the start switches 15a to 15c and the variable winning ball device 55
V switch (V
Sensors 67) are connected to each other. Next, a specific operation will be described with reference to FIG.
You. First, the ball hits the start winning prize openings 14a to 14c and starts.
It is determined whether the switches 15a to 15c have been turned ON (step
S1) When turned ON, the data extracted at random
RD1 to RD3 are determined (steps S2, S2 ', S2 ").
Data RD1 to RD3 correspond to SP1 to SP3 motors, respectively.
You. The data RD1 to RD3 are displayed on the rotating drums 86a to 86c.
It is also data for specifying the identification information indicated. This
Therefore, in this operation example, the starting winning opening 14a-1
When the ball hits in 4c, it is displayed on the rotating drums 86a to 86c
The combination of identification information to be performed is determined. Less than
Steps S3 to S9 below are the same for each SP motor
Therefore, the processing procedure of the SP1 motor will be described.
After data RD1 is determined, SP1 motor is driven
(Step S3). After driving of SP1 motor started, sensor 1 turned ON
Is determined (step S4).
When the step counter SC1 is reset (step S5)
In both cases, the step counter SC1 starts counting (step
Step S6). After the step counter SC1 starts counting, the timer
It is determined whether there is a stop command signal (step S
7) If there is a stop command signal,
It is determined whether the value of the data SC1 and the value of the data RD1 are the same.
It is separated (step S8). And their values are the same
When this happens, the SP1 motor is stopped (step S9).
At this time, the identification information displayed on the rotating drum 86a is
This is identification information determined according to the data RD1. The processing of steps S3 to S9 above is applied to SP2 and SP3 motors.
Same as steps S3 'to S9' and steps S3 "to S9"
The data RD2, RD3 are stored in the rotating drums 86b, 86c.
Is displayed. As described above, all the stepping motors 87a-8
After 7c stops, the three rotating drums 86a to 86c that have stopped
All displayed identification information is the same specific identification information.
It is determined whether or not there is (step S10), and the same specific
If it is determined that the information is not separate information,
The identification information displayed on 86a is the special identification information "J"
It is determined whether or not there is (step S11), the special identification information
If it is determined to be "J", rotate the center and right
Identification with the same identification information displayed on drums 86b and 86c
It is determined whether the information is identification information (step S12).
Therefore, when it is determined that the identification information is the same,
Is a jackpot process (possible
(The driving of the special winning prize ball device 55 in a predetermined manner).
Step S13), and terminate the process. Also, in step S10
Are all determined to be the same specific identification information
In this case as well, the procedure goes to step S13 to execute the jackpot processing.
You. On the other hand, in step S11, the left rotating drum 86a
Is determined not to be the special identification information "J",
In step S12, the center and right rotating
The specific identification with the same identification information displayed on systems 86b and 86c
If it is determined that the information is not information, any combination
If it is not an aspect, the jackpot is not
End the process. In the above description of the operation, it is assumed that the starting prize has been won.
The identification information displayed at the time of
After the signal is detected, the stop position is detected and the set of identification information is
The combination may be determined. This is because the sensor is notched 94a
~ 94c is detected until the SP1 ~ SP3 motor stops.
It can be determined by counting the number of steps. As described above, in this embodiment,
Combinations of specific identification information with the same specific combination mode
As well as the special identification information and the same specific identification information
The rotating drum that stops first (the left
The identification information displayed on the transfer drum 86a) is special identification information.
In the case of "J", the next stop rotating drum (center rotation)
Specific information that has a plurality of identification information displayed on the transfer drum 86b)
If any one of the other information, still big hit at that time
The last stop is the rotating drum (right side
Gazes at the rotation drum 86c) until it stops rotating
You. Therefore, the expectations of the player are greatly embraced.
Can be. By the way, in the above embodiment, the variable display device
As 70, one having a plurality of rotating drums 86a to 86c is shown.
However, as shown in FIG. 7 using one rotating drum,
Variable display device 115 may be used. About this
Then, the variable display device 115 is attached to the surface of the game board 11.
And a mounting substrate 116 to be mounted. Top of mounting board 116
The upper decorative plate 117 is provided,
A normal winning opening 118 is formed in the upper part, and the starting winning is provided below it
A storage display unit 123 is provided. Also, the mounting board 116 has a plurality of pieces of identification information on its surface.
The rotation display member 119 as an identification information display section with
It is provided rotatably. In the illustrated embodiment,
Numbers “1” to “9” and special identification information as identification information
The symbol "J" as a report is drawn in order. Also,
The specific identification information among the numbers “1” to “9” is
As in the embodiment, “1”, “3”, “5”, “7”, “9”
You. Further, below the upper decorative plate 117, a rotation display unit is provided.
A pair of display frame 120a, 120b covering a part of the material 119 is provided.
Is located at a position sandwiched between the display unit frames 120a and 120b.
The identification information display section 121 is arranged so that different information is exposed.
ing. Then, the rotation of the rotation display member 119 stops and the
The identification information facing the separate information display section 121 is
Result is displayed. In addition, behind the identification information display unit 121
Is provided with a display light emitting source 124, and the identification information display unit 121
That the stopped identification information is the identification information that will be displayed as a result.
It is easy to understand. Further, a digital display is provided at the center of the mounting board 116.
Two configured result display sections 122a and 122b are arranged.
You. As a result, the rotation display member 1 is displayed on the result display sections 122a and 122b.
The result display by 2 of 19 rotations is displayed.
It is supposed to be. That is, the shot is the starting winning opening 14
If you win a ~ 14c and turn on the start switches 15a ~ 15c,
Rotation display member 119 rotates three times, and the first rotation
The identification information displayed on the separate information display unit 121 is displayed on the result display unit 122.
a, and the identification information display section 121 is displayed by the second rotation.
Is displayed on the result display section 122b.
Swelling. And the identification information is obtained by the third rotation.
The identification information displayed on the information display unit 121 and the result display units 122a and 122
Variable winning sphere by combination with the identification information displayed in 2b
It is determined whether or not to open / close the opening / closing plate 58 of the device 55. What
In the illustrated embodiment, the two result display units 122a, 1
The example where 22b is arranged is shown, but the number of display results to be combined
Depending on whether there is more or one
Is also good. Of course, when the result display unit is one,
Result display and rotation display member 11 displayed on the result display section
With the result display displayed in 9, the value to be given to the player
Is determined. In the variable display device 115 configured as described above,
Also, the first rotation of the rotation display member 119 causes the result display unit 122
When the identification information displayed in a is the special identification information "J"
Is the identification information displayed on the result display unit 122b by the next rotation.
If the information is any one of a plurality of specific identification information,
May still be a big hit at the time of
With interest until the identification information to be displayed is determined
Watch carefully. Therefore, the player's expectation
Can be The two types of variable display devices have been described above.
However, the number and type of special identification information and specific identification information
The present invention is not limited to the embodiment. For example, a plurality of special identification information is provided.
You may. In addition, the variable display device 70 and the variable winning ball device 55
The one provided separately is shown, but the one provided integrally
Also, the structure of the variable winning ball device 55 and the variable display device 70
The composition is not limited to the illustrated one. For example, variable winning ball
In place of the open / close plate 58, a pair of open / close wing pieces and sliding pieces
The used one may be used.
Of the segment display, LCD, EL,
-Let type, leaf type, belt type, dot display,
Other displays or the like may be used.
A combination may be used. Furthermore, the variable table of the variable display device 70
Automatic stop by timer to stop
In addition, it may be stopped by a stop switch.
In addition, the number and the stop order of the identification information display members
Not limited. Further, an identification information display member (rotary drive)
Variable display) is started when the power is turned on.
It may be a configuration that can be re-started by a moving prize again
No. In that case, it is clear that the start was a variable start
Switch the brightness of the variable display of the variable display member to
Or switch the speed of the variable display.
No. Furthermore, the variable display of the identification information display member is normally variable.
Display (in this case, the power can be turned on.
(This is a means for generating a start signal)
May be configured. In addition, the opening of the variable winning ball device
The maximum number of winnings in one opening is 10 times.
Not limited to 10. In addition, the occurrence of one specific display state
Variable winning ball device or all winning ports on the game board
With the upper limit on the total number of winning balls
Don't set an upper limit on the number or winnings in one opening
It may be. In addition, the game value given by the occurrence of the specific game state
As a value, a predetermined number of prize balls will be
What you paid directly or the following card
In ballistic ball game machines, a certain number of points must be given.
You may. Further, in the above-described embodiment, as a ball game machine,
The player puts the borrowed ball into the hit ball supply tray 7 and plays the game.
Is shown in the format
By popping the enclosed ball enclosed in the gaming machine by the storage medium
A so-called card-type ball game machine that can play games
Depending on the combination of passage to multiple passage openings.
A predetermined number (for example, 16) of pachinko balls or a predetermined number
It is a so-called arrangement type ball game machine that pays out a number of coins.
You may.

【The invention's effect】

As is apparent from the above description, the ball game machine according to the present invention can be used as a specific combination mode that gives a great benefit to a player, in addition to a combination of only the same specific identification information, Since the combination of the identification information and the special identification information common to the part of the specific identification information is also included, if the identification information to be stopped first is the special identification information, the identification information to be stopped next is displayed. The identification information of the unit may be a part of the plurality of specific identification information and may be any one of two or more types of specific identification information, and the interest of the player is sufficiently attracted to the end of the operation of the identification information display unit. At the same time, it is possible to give the player great expectation.

[Brief description of the drawings]

1 is an exploded perspective view of the variable display device, FIG. 2 is a sectional view of the variable display device as viewed from above, and FIG. 3 is a front view showing an array of identification information drawn on the surface of the rotating drum. FIG. 4 is a time chart showing a driving state of a stepping motor used for the rotary drum, FIG. 5 is a control circuit diagram of a block configuration showing control of the pachinko gaming machine according to the embodiment,
FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing a specific operation of the control circuit shown in FIG. 5, FIG. 7 is a front view showing another variable display device,
FIG. 8 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine as an example of a ball game machine, FIG. 9 is a schematic rear view of the pachinko gaming machine, and FIG.
The figure is an enlarged front view of the game area of the game board. 1 Pachinko game machine (ball game machine) 11 Game board 55 Variable winning ball device 70 Variable display device 86a to 86c Rotating drum (identification information display section) 110 Microcomputer 115 … Variable display device 119… Rotary display member (identification information display section) 122a, 122b… Result display section (identification information display section)

Claims (2)

(57) [Claims] 1. A ball game machine for providing a predetermined game value when a combination of identification information displayed on a plurality of identification information display sections for displaying a plurality of identification information has a predetermined specific combination mode. In the plurality of pieces of identification information, special identification information and a plurality of types of specific identification information are included. In the specific combination mode, a combination of pieces of identification information displayed on the plurality of identification information display units is the same. The combination of the specific identification information and the combination of the identification information displayed on the plurality of identification information display portions is a part of the special identification information and the plurality of types of the specific identification information, A ball and ball game machine characterized by comprising a combination. 2. The method according to claim 1, wherein the special identification information includes a plurality of types, and the types of the specific identification information in the specific combination mode are predetermined in correspondence with the types of the special identification information. The ball game machine according to claim 1.