JP2787319B2 - Ball game machine - Google Patents

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION [Industrial applications]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a ball game machine provided with a variable winning ball device that can be freely changed between a first state in which a hit ball is easily accepted and a second state in which a hit ball is not accepted or is difficult to accept.

[Prior art]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, when a ball hits a specific winning opening (also referred to as a starting winning opening) provided in a game board, the movable member of the variable winning ball device changes to a first state in which it is easy to receive a hit, and the first state is obtained. When a hit ball received during the state wins a predetermined second specific winning opening among a plurality of winning openings provided in the variable winning ball device, a bullet driven to the first state again. There was a ball game machine. In such a ball game machine, various factors can be considered for the probability that a ball is won in the second specific winning opening, that is, the probability that the variable winning ball device is in the first state. It was found that the biggest factor was the degree of adjustment of the obstacle nail set up near the movable member.

[Problems to be solved by the invention]

However, in the above-described conventional ball game machine, since the probability of winning the second specific winning opening is greatly affected by the adjustment of the nail near the movable member, delicate nail adjustment is required, and anyone can easily perform the adjustment. There was a problem that can not be done. The present invention has been made in view of the above problems,
The aim is to provide a ball game machine that does not require advanced technology for nail adjustment, can easily adjust the probability that the variable winning ball device will be in the first state, and thus can easily manage payouts. Is to do.

[Means for Solving the Problems]

In order to achieve the above object, the ball game machine according to the present invention has a starting winning area, a specific winning area therein, and a normal winning area in which a shot is easier to win than the specific winning area. A variable prize ball device, a specific prize ball detecting means for detecting a hit ball in the specific prize area, a variable display device capable of deriving a plurality of display results based on the output of the specific prize ball detection means, The variable winning ball device is driven to open and close in the first mode based on the winning of the ball in the starting winning area, and based on the display result of the variable display device becoming a predetermined specific display mode. In the specific gaming state, the opening and closing drive in the second mode, and the hit ball received inside the variable winning prize ball device by the opening and closing drive in the second mode wins again in the specific winning area. As its second Variable winning ball device drive control means for repeating the opening and closing drive in an aspect, display probability adjustment operation means capable of adjusting the probability that the variable display device displays the specific display mode,
It is characterized by having.

[Action]

When the hit ball that has won the variable winning ball device driven to open and close in the first mode at the time of starting winning wins a specific winning area formed therein and is detected by the specific winning ball detecting means, the variable display device is activated. Drive controlled. Then, when the display mode when the variable display device is stopped is the predetermined specific display mode, the variable winning ball device enters the specific game state and is driven in the second mode. That is, since the variable display device can adjust the probability of displaying the specific display mode, it does not require advanced technology for nail adjustment, and easily adjusts the probability that the variable winning ball device will be in the specific game state. be able to.

【Example】

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
I will tell. First, based on FIG. 11 and FIG.
Such a ball game machine will be described. Figures 11 and 12
Indicates a pachinko game machine as an example of a ball game machine,
FIG. 11 is a front view thereof, and FIG. 12 is a schematic rear view thereof.
FIG. In FIG. 11, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is formed in a frame shape.
A door holding frame 3 is provided around the opening of the closed front frame 2,
Glass plates 5a and 5b (see FIG. 4) are stored on one side of holding frame 3.
Glass door 4 and front door 6
You. On the back side of the front frame 2, a game board 11 and not shown
Game board holding frame 21 (see Figure 12)
Is fixed. A hit ball supply tray 7 is provided on the front door 6.
Installed. The hit ball supply tray 7 is a prize ball described later.
The prize balls discharged from the dispensing device 37 are stored and stored.
To guide one pachinko ball to the hitting ball firing rail
Is configured. Moreover, the lower part of the upstream side of the hit ball supply tray 7
Speaker 8 is housed in the space of
I have. When the speaker 8 enters a specific game state,
And the winning prize openings 14, 15a, 15b and V
To enhance the game atmosphere when a prize ball occurs
This is for generating a sound effect. At the lower part of the front frame 2, a pachinko ball is
The operation handle 9 that launches into the skill area 13 and the surplus prize ball
A surplus ball tray 10 for storing is attached. Soshi
The front frame 2 so as to correspond to the operation handle 9.
The hitting ball launching device 40 is fixed to the lower rear surface of the ball. This
The ball launcher 40 rotates on the mounting board 41 at a constant speed.
And the reciprocating motion by the rotation of the hitting motor 42
A striking rod 43 that rotates to strike a ball, and a lower end of the striking rod 43
To operate the ball feeder of the hitting ball supply device (not shown).
And a ball feed sliding rod 44 for tightening. On the surface of the game board 11, a ball is guided to the game area 13.
Guide rail 12, many obstacle nails not shown, various winning ball socks
And the like are provided. To explain in more detail, the game board
Eleven game areas 13 have regular winning openings 75, 16a, 16b,
Mouth 14, 15a, 15b, Tulip winning opening 17a, 17b, windmill
(No sign), variable input having a pair of movable members 77a, 77b
Prize ball device 70, gaming effect lamps 18a, 18b, and out port 2
0 and the like are provided respectively. The ball hit into the gaming area 13 is the normal winning opening
75, 16a, 16b, and Tulip Winners 17a, 17b
When a prize is won, a predetermined number is
(For example, 13) prize balls are paid out
You. 75 of these normal winning ports are connected to the variable winning ball device 70
Is provided. Also, the starting winning ports 14, 15a, 15b are hit.
When a ball is won, a predetermined number of balls are similarly delivered from the prize ball payout device 37.
Prize balls are paid out, and the starting winning openings 14,15a, 15b
Start winning ball detection switch described later provided in connection with
26, 27a, 27b in response to the detection output of the variable winning ball device 70
Opening and closing operation of the movable members 77a and 77b at relatively short time intervals
It is made to let. That is, the starting winning hole 14 is hit.
When the ball wins, the movable members 77a and 77b open twice.
The closing motion is performed, and the ball hits the winning opening 15a, 15b.
Thus, the movable members 77a and 77b perform the opening and closing operation once.
Then, during this opening and closing operation, the movable members 77a and 77b
The winning prize balls provided in the variable prize ball device 70 will be described later.
Prize-winner 92 and variable display 7-segment LED9
The display mode of 4 has become a predetermined specific display mode
In this case, the player enters the so-called specific game state,
Lamps 18a, 18b and frame rails provided above the front frame 2.
Lamps 19a and 19b flash to notify the player to that effect
It has become. The variable winning ball device 70 will be described later.
This will be described in detail. The shots that did not enter the various winning openings described above,
Take in the out port 20 provided at the bottom of the guide rail 12
I will. Next, as shown in FIG.
Will be described. In FIG. 12, the gaming board 11
Removably attached to the game board holding frame 21 by the board fixtures 22a to 22c
Fixed. On the back of the game board 11, each of the above winnings
Winning ball set cover body 23 is attached so as to cover the back of the mouth
Have been. The winning ball set cover body 23 includes
A guiding path is formed to distribute the winning ball to the prize mouth left and right.
Have been. Below the winning ball set cover body 23,
Start winning ball detection switch 2 corresponding to winning ports 14, 15a, 15b
6, 27a, 27b are provided, this starting winning ball detection switch 26,
27a and 27b are open movable members 77a and 77b of the variable winning ball device 70.
A signal for starting the closing operation is detected and sent to a control circuit described later.
Things. In addition, the lower central part of the winning ball set cover body 23
In the guide path, there are V winning ball detection switches 24 and 10
A counting switch 25 is provided to enter the variable prize ball device 70.
The signal from the winning prize ball is sent to the control circuit. Change
In addition, the game board 11 is provided on the back of the winning ball set cover body 23
Wiring from the above-mentioned electrical equipment is once connected
The relay terminal board 28 is attached. On the other hand, the mechanism plate 29 is opened so as to cover the entire back surface of the game board 11.
It is provided so that it can be closed freely. As shown in FIG.
Then, as shown by the dashed line, the winning ball is
A winning ball processing mechanism for processing is formed, and the rear side
A prize ball payout mechanism for paying out prize balls
You. The winning ball processing mechanism invites the winning ball collecting cover body 23.
The winning prize ball guided and dropped to the left or right or the variable prize ball device 70
Prize-winning balls that will be gathered by one side after receiving the prize
Collective gutter 30 and the winning balls collected by collective gutter 30
The prize ball processing unit 31 that processes each piece, and the prize ball processor 31
The automatic rod (not shown) is activated in response to the winning ball discharged from
To enter the prize ball dispensing device 37 to be described later.
It comprises a prize ball payout passage 32 and the like. Also, on the front side of the mechanism plate 29
Guides the out ball discharged from the out port 20
An out ball payout passage 33 is also formed. On the other hand, the prize ball payout mechanism is supplemented by a supply mechanism (not shown).
A prize ball tank 34 for storing prize balls to be supplied, and the prize ball
The prize balls stored in the tank 34 are arranged in two rows and flow
Gutter 35 to be converted, and a prize ball flowing down from the alignment gutter 35
Bending gutter 3 that changes the direction by 180 degrees and reduces the ball pressure
6 and a predetermined number (13) of prize balls from the bent gutter 36
Put in and a predetermined number of prize balls corresponding to one winning ball
Prize ball dispensing device 37 that pays out
The paid-out prize ball is passed through a prize ball discharge passage (not shown).
A communication port 38 for paying out to the hitting ball supply tray 7;
The surplus ball receiver is connected via a connection gutter 39 fixed to the back surface of the frame 2.
And a surplus ball passage (not shown) for dispensing to the plate 10.
You. Further, a control circuit board is housed on the back surface of the mechanism plate 29.
The control board box 50 is removably mounted.
The control circuit board includes a control circuit described later. This
Here, refer to FIG. 1 for the configuration of the control board box 50.
I will explain. This control board box 50 has a rectangular parallelepiped shape.
Microphone inside the metal substrate box body 51
The control board (not shown) including the computer 100
Has been delivered. Also, on one side of the board box body 51,
Connector (not shown) laid on the control board described above
The wire 52 connected to the wire 52 is led out and covers the wire 52.
The connector cover 53 is fixed with screws. In addition,
The wiring 52 is connected to the relay terminal board 28 or a variable winning
Connected to the connection terminal plate (not shown) of the ball device 70
It has become. In addition, an opening 54 is opened on the rear surface of the board box body 51.
The opening / closing lid 55 can be freely opened and closed so as to cover the opening 54.
Is provided. A locking device 56 is provided on the opening / closing lid 55.
It can be unlocked by unlocking the locking device 56 with the key 57.
It has become so. Inside the opening / closing lid 55, a variable table, which is a main part of this embodiment, is provided.
Of display device (variable display 7 segment LED94 described later)
A configuration for changing the occurrence probability of the display mode is stored.
I have. That is, to change the occurrence probability of the specific display mode
Setting switch as display probability adjustment operation means
58 and a V continuation setting switch 59 are provided. here
In the first ride, the ball hits the starting winning opening 14, 15a, 15b
The movable members 77a and 77b of the variable winning ball device 70 are opened
The winning ball wins the V winning opening 92 and the specific display mode
The V continuation means that the V winning
The movable members 77a and 77b of the variable winning ball device 70 are continuous by winning.
The ball that wins while opening and closing movements wins again V
Winning the mouth 92 and generating a specific display mode
U. The V continuation is performed a predetermined number of times (for example, seven times).
Can be done. Then, the first ride setting switch 58 and the V continuation setting switch
The switch 59 is a rotary knob type.
Specified each time the setting switches 58 and 59 are rotated
The occurrence probability of the display mode is changed. This
In the case of the embodiment, the specific display mode is generated as described later.
The probabilities are set in three stages, respectively, and setting switches 58,
59 changes sequentially each time it is rotated
You. In addition, one side of the setting switches 58 and 59 is
The first rider set value display 60 for displaying the fixed value numerically and
A V continuation set value display 61 is provided. And this
These indicators 60 and 61 show the current setting probability.
Next set value display 60a, 61a and next set probability display
Two sets of time setting value indicators 60b and 61b are provided. sand
That is, the current setting value indicators 60a and 61a
Displays the set probability before the is operated.
The setting value indicators 60b and 61b are operated by the setting switches 58 and 59.
The set probabilities after are displayed. This is the setting switch
The probabilities before and after the operation of switches 58 and 59 are now displayed.
Turn the setting switches 58 and 59 to change the setting probability.
However, the probability that the changed setting probability is reflected in the game is
Because it ’s configured to be after a certain period,
The set probability that is still continuing, and after a certain period of time
To display the setting probability to be changed and to eliminate erroneous operations
It is. In addition, the display probability adjusting operation means is similar to the embodiment.
When the rotary knob type is used and the scale is attached,
The value indicators 60b and 61b are not always necessary. The number of starts is displayed below the setting switches 58 and 59.
A vessel 62 is provided. The start number indicator 62 is
The number of hit balls that have won the starting winning ports 14, 15a, 15b is displayed.
At the time of reset,
Display a certain number (for example, 1000) and detect the starting winning ball
Each time there is a detection signal from switches 26, 27a and 27b,
One is subtracted. When the display becomes "0",
The next setting probability set by setting switches 58 and 59 works.
Become like In other words, in the case of this embodiment,
Number of starts when the operator operates setting switches 58 and 59
The remaining number of times displayed on the display 62 (a number within 1000;
Until the expiration of the fixed period)
It is not reflected in the game. Therefore,
Setting probability set before operating constant switches 58 and 59
Is the remaining number of times displayed on the start number display 62.
It is maintained for a period until it becomes “0”. In addition,
Current set value display 60a, 61a and next set value display 6 described above
0b, 61b, and the data displayed on the start number display 62,
Even when the power is turned off, it is backed up and
The data is stored and when the power is turned on again,
Data is displayed. Next, by operating the setting switches 58 and 59 described above,
Variable winning ball device directly related to the probability of occurrence of a specific display mode
70 configuration is variable with reference to FIGS.
The configuration of the winning ball device 70 will be described. The variable winning ball device 70 is attached to the gaming board 11
It has a mounting board 71, and in the center of the mounting board 71, a rectangular
A window opening 72 is formed, and a winning space is provided on the back side of the window opening 72.
73 are formed. Above the window opening 72, there is an upper decorative plate
74 is provided, and the normal winning hole 75 is provided on the upper decorative plate 74.
Is formed. Also, in the center of this upper decorative plate 74,
Continuation count display LED7 that informs the continuation count (8 times) described later
6 are arranged so as to face the front. A pair of movable members 77 are provided substantially at the center left and right of the window opening 72.
a, 77b are pivotally supported so as to be freely opened and closed. This movable member 77a, 7
7b is a link member 78a, 78b (7
8b is not shown) and the movable member is driven via the operating member 79.
Connected to the solenoid 80, the movable member drive solenoid 80
The movable members 77a and 77b receive a ball in response to excitation and non-excitation.
First state (horizontal direction; state of Fig. 3) and hit ball
The second state (vertical direction; the state of FIG. 2) not accepting
It changes alternately. In addition, movable member drive
The solenoid 80 is provided with a return spring 81, which is always
The movable members 77a and 77b are urged to be in the second state.
You. The winning space 73 has a concave shape having a depth width also in the front-rear direction.
Ball rolling that divides the winning space 73 up and down
The plate 88 is lying down. The ball rolling plate 88 moves downward toward the rear.
The movable members 77a and 77b
This is the winning prize ball that was led on the ball rolling plate 88
The winning ball rolls backward and falls on the falling path 89 shown in FIG.
Down and led to the winning ball assembly cover body 23 guiding passage,
Note 10 as detected by the counting switch 25
Has become. In the center of the ball rolling plate 88, a vibration with an airplane design
A dividing member 82 is provided. This sorting member 82
The swinging member 83 on the neck swings up and down around the support shaft 84.
It is configured to move. That is, as shown in FIG.
As described above, the swing member 83 is connected to the swing portion via the link members 85 and 86.
The material driving solenoid 87 is connected to the swinging member driving solenoid.
Swings up and down in response to excitation and non-excitation of the solenoid 87
It has become. Therefore, the distribution member 82 is
The winning balls guided by the materials 77a, 77b are moved to the movable members 77a, 77b.
Due to the delicate positional relationship with the rotation angle, the V winning opening 92 and the
And drop to the normal winning openings 93a and 93b. In addition, distribution
Fixing member 82 without swinging as described above
You may leave it. The winning balls guided by the movable members 77a and 77b are as described above.
Rolls backwards on ball rolling plate 88 as shown
Drops directly downward from the members 77a, 77b and below the lower frame 90
In the direction of the formed V winning port 92 and the normal winning ports 93a and 93b.
Reach. The V winning opening 92 and the normal winning openings 93a and 93b are paired with each other.
It is sectioned by a cut wall, and a V winning opening 92 is formed in the center.
Normal winning ports 93a and 93b are formed on the left and right sides. And
At the exit of the V winning hole 92, a V winning ball detection switch 24 is provided.
(See Fig. 12), the winning ball that has won the V winning opening 92 is detected.
Is out. The lower decorative plate 91 is provided on the front surface of the lower frame 90.
Is fixed. In addition, a variable display device is provided on the upper rear surface of the V winning opening 92.
All variable display 7-segment LEDs 94 are provided. This
The variable display 7 segment LED 94 has a plurality of display modes and components.
Physically, I can display numbers from 0 to 9
The numbers from 0 to 9 are not visible to the player
It is variably displayed at such a speed. Also before
When the V winning ball detection switch 24 is turned on,
Display state of variable display 7 segment LED94 when one stops
Is displayed in a specific display mode (for example, “7” is displayed).
A specific game state occurs when
It has been done. If the movable members 77a and 77b
When the winning ball is turned on the V winning ball detection switch 24
Even if the display mode of the variable display 7-segment LED 94 is
If it is not a predetermined specific display mode, it
It is not a skill state. Incidentally, the occurrence probability of the specific display mode is, for example, the fifth
Control is performed as shown in the figure. That is, the first ride
The setting values of the setting switch 58 and the V continuation setting switch 59 are
In the case of "1", one round of the variable display 7 segment LED 94
Since there are three “7” out of “10” period identification information,
The probability of occurrence of the fixed display mode is “3/10” and the set value is
In the case of “2”, “7” out of “10” pieces of identification information is 4
Therefore, the probability of occurrence of the specific display mode is “4/10”.
If the set value is "3", the identification information "10"
Since there are five “7”, the occurrence probability of the specific display mode is
It is "5/10". In the case of this embodiment, the first ride
And V continuation use the same data.
Using different data and generating with different probabilities
Good. Also, the variable display of the variable display 7-segment LED 94 is started.
Or the operation of variable display stop can be performed at various timings.
This can be done, for example, by always displaying
In response to the detection signal of the V winning ball detection switch 24,
Stop variable display for a fixed time, or start the prize
Ball detection switch 26, 27a, 27b or V winning ball detection switch
Variable display starts in response to 24 detection signals and elapses of a certain time
Or a stop signal by the player operating the stop button.
The variable display was stopped by the stop signal.
Can be considered. As described above, the detection signal of the V winning ball detection switch 24 is
And the display mode of the variable display 7-segment LED 94 is
When the specified specific display mode is displayed,
The moving members 77a and 77b open and close at relatively short time intervals.
18 times, or 10 cows during 18 opening / closing operations
Game until the event counting switch 25 counts 10 winning balls
Is set to be in a first state that is advantageous to the
Then, during the first state, the V winning ball detection switch 24 is
There is a detection signal and a specific display mode which is predetermined again
, The repetition condition is satisfied, and the first condition is satisfied.
Is set to be repeated up to eight times.
You. Note that the variable prize ball device 70 has
Up to 10 winning balls detected by switch 25 are displayed
A winning number display LED 95 is provided. The control of the embodiment described above is based on FIG.
A description will be given below. FIG. 6 is a block diagram of a control circuit configuration.
You. In the figure, the control circuit is a microcontroller
Includes computer 100. The microcomputer 100 is
Controls the overall operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 as described below
It has a function to do. For this, a microcomputer
100 is composed of, for example, an LSI of several chips.
Some control operations can be executed in a predetermined procedure.
MPU101 and RO for storing MPU101 operation program data
M102 and RA that can write and read necessary data
M103. Further, the microcomputer 100
Receiving the input signal and providing input data to the MPU 101;
I / O interface that receives output data from
Interface 104. Furthermore, microcomputer
Although not shown, the data 100 receives sound data from the MPU 101.
Sound generator or reset to MPU 101 when power is turned on.
Power-on reset circuit that gives a reset pulse, MPU101
Clock generation circuit that supplies a clock signal to the
Divide the clock signal from the generation circuit to determine the interrupt pulse
Pulse divider circuit (interrupt pulse generation
Circuit) and address data from the MPU 101
It includes an address decode circuit and the like. And MPU101 is ROM102
According to the program data stored in and below
In response to the input of each control signal described, the variable winning ball device 70
And the like. The microcomputer 100 receives the following as input signals:
Is given. First, the starting winning opening 14,15a, 1
Start winning prize ball detection switches provided for each of 5b
Switches 26, 27a and 27b are sent to the starting winning ball detection circuit 105.
Given, start winning ball detection to microcomputer 100
A signal is provided. Detected by the V winning ball detection switch 24
The detected signal is supplied to the V winning ball detection circuit 106,
Microcomputer as a stop signal for 7-segment LED94
To the computer 100. With 10 count counting switch 25
The detected detection signal is applied to a 10-count counting circuit 107.
Microcomputer 100 as the winning ball number detection signal.
Given to. Selected by the first ride setting switch 58
The setting signal is output to the microphone via the
Computer 100. V continuation setting switch 5
The setting signal selected by 9 is the V continuation set value detection circuit 1.
It is provided to the microcomputer 100 via 11. The microcomputer 100 has the following circuits and devices.
Control signal. First, the solenoid drive circuit 108
Through the movable member driving solenoid 80 and the swinging member driving solenoid.
A drive signal is given to the solenoid 87 to open and close the movable members 77a and 77b.
The operation and the swing operation of the swing member 83 are performed. Display drive circuit
7-segment LED94 variable display via 109, winning number display
Give display drive signal to LED95 and LED76
You. Furthermore, through the display drive circuits 112 to 114,
Setting display LED 60a, next time first setting display LED 60b, current V connection
Connection setting display LED 61a, next V continuation setting display LED 61b,
A display drive signal is given to the movement number display LED 62. The above
Each circuit of the configuration has a predetermined DC
Voltage is supplied. Next, the specific operation of the above-described control circuit will be described in Section 7A.
This will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. 7 to 7C. When the control circuit is turned on, the microcomputer
100 initializes a predetermined value and waits for the next signal. Place
The microcomputer 100 completes the above initialization.
Will always interrupt the interrupt routine shown in Figure 7A.
Process. This interrupt routine uses the pulse divider circuit
Steps S1 to S11 based on the interrupt signal every 4 ms from
Is performed. In the figure, the start number
It is determined whether or not the value of the starting number counter is "0".
(Step S1) If it is "0", the first
Whether the set value of the switch 58 is "1", that is, the first ride setting
It is determined whether "1" of the switch 58 is ON.
(Step S2). Fig. 5 when "1" is ON
Variable display data of the occurrence probability "3/10" in setting 1 shown in
Is selected (step S3). Also, when "1" turns ON
If it is determined that there is no
It is determined whether or not "2" of 58 is ON (step S
4) If "2" is ON, set as shown in Fig.5
The variable display data of occurrence probability "4/10" in 2 is selected
(Step S5). On the other hand, it is determined that “2” is not ON.
If they are separated, the occurrence probability in setting 3 shown in FIG.
Variable display data with a rate of “5/10” is selected (step S
6). Next, whether or not the set value of the V continuation setting switch 59 is “1”
That is, "1" of the V continuation setting switch 59 is ON.
Is determined (step S7). "1" turns ON
The probability of occurrence in setting 1 shown in FIG.
The variable display data of “3/1” is selected (step S
8). When it is determined that “1” is not ON,
Next, is "2" of the V continuation setting switch 59 turned ON?
Is determined (step S9) and if "2" is ON
In this case, the probability of occurrence “4/10” in setting 2 shown in FIG.
Is selected (step S10). on the other hand
If it is determined that “2” has not been turned on,
Variable display data of occurrence probability "5/10" in setting 3 shown
Is selected (step S11), and the interrupt processing ends.
Also, in step S1, the value of the start number counter is
When it is determined that the value is not “0”, the interrupt processing is terminated.
You. Meanwhile, returning to the main routine of FIGS. 7B and 7C,
First, in FIG. 7B, the power is turned on.
Is based on the setting value selected by the first ride setting switch 58.
The variable display of the 7-segment LED 94 is controlled
(Step S12). Next, V winning a prize acceptance prohibition processing
This is performed (step S13). This is the starting winning opening 14, 15
Despite the absence of a or 15b prize, the shot hits the V prize opening 92
Even if a prize is won, the V prize ball detection switch 24 will not operate
This is a measure to prevent illegal games. When the game is started, the starting winning opening 14 is first entered.
It is determined whether or not the prize ball detection switch 26 is turned on (the
Step S14). Start winning ball detection switch 26 is ON
If it is determined that there is no start
It is determined whether switches 27a and 27b have been turned on (step S2).
2). Then, any of the start winning ball detection switches 26, 2
If neither 7a nor 27b is turned on, the next processing is performed until it is turned on.
Not proceed. In the step S14, the starting winning ball is detected.
If it is determined that the switch 26 has been turned ON, V reception is prohibited.
Is released (step S15), and the value of the
"-1" is processed, and the subtracted value is displayed on the start number display 62.
A number is displayed (step S16). Then the number of starts
It is determined whether the value of the counter is "0" (step S1).
7) If it is determined to be “0”, the variable display 7 segment
Variable display data displayed on the
Set value set by switch 58 and V continuation setting switch 59
(The set value displayed on the next set value display 60b, 61b)
Change the setting based on
Reset to "+1000" (step S18). And
After the above processing is completed, or in step S17
If it is determined that the value is not “0”, a predetermined short time
After the passing, the two opening and closing operations of the movable members 77a and 77b are started.
(Step S19). Then, the opening and closing operation of the movable members 77a and 77b
The winning ball accepted inside the V winning ball detection switch 24
It is determined whether or not the switch is turned on (step S20).
In this case, the process proceeds to Step S32 described below. Also, do not turn on
In this case, the opening and closing operations of the movable members 77a and 77b have been completed twice.
Is determined (step S21).
Returns to step S20, and returns to step S20 and step S2.
Step 1 is repeated. Also, the opening and closing operation is completed twice.
If so, the process proceeds to step S37 described later. On the other hand, in the step S22, the starting winning ball detection process is performed.
If it is determined that the switches 27a and 27b have been turned on,
Prohibition is released (step S23), and the start counter
Is processed by "-1", and the subtraction is displayed on the start number display 62.
The displayed number is displayed (step S24). Then start
It is determined whether or not the value of the movement counter is "0" (step
Step S25), if it is determined to be “0”, the variable display 7
Variable display data displayed on the segment LED 94 for the first time
Setting switch 58 and V continuation setting switch 59
Fixed value (the setting displayed on the next set value display 60b, 61b
Value) and the value of the start counter
Is reset to “+1000” (step S26). Soshi
After the above processing is completed, or after the above-described step S25
When it is determined that is not "0", the predetermined minute time
After the elapse, one opening and closing operation of the movable members 77a and 77b is started.
(Step S27). Then, the opening and closing movement of the movable members 77a and 77b
The winning ball accepted during the work is the V winning ball detection switch 24
Is turned on or not (step S28).
In this case, the process proceeds to Step S32 described below. Also, do not turn on
In this case, it is determined whether the start winning ball detection switch 26 has been turned ON.
It is determined (step S29).
The one-time opening / closing process of the moving members 77a and 77b is cleared (step
Step S30) Proceed to step S15. Thus, this variable
The winning ball device 70 opens and closes twice rather than once.
Since the operation is set to be performed with priority, 1
Even if the opening / closing operation is in progress, stop the operation immediately.
To open and close twice. As a result, the player is dissatisfied.
I'm trying not to. On the other hand, in step S29, the starting winning ball detection switch 26
If it is determined that is not ON, the movable members 77a, 77
It is determined whether the single opening / closing operation of b is completed (step
Step S31) If not finished, return to step S28
Thus, the processing of steps S28 to S31 is repeated.
When the one-time opening / closing operation is completed, a step described later is performed.
Proceed to step S37. In step S20 and step S28, the V winning prize ball
If it is determined that the detection switch 24 has been turned ON, the variable table
The variable display of the 7-segment LED 94 is displayed for a certain time (for example,
2 seconds) Stop processing (step S32), and the display is "7"
It is determined whether or not this is the case (step S33). If it is not "7"
In this case, the process proceeds to step S34 to determine whether the opening / closing process is being performed twice.
If it is determined that the processing is being performed, the process returns to step S21 and the processing is performed.
If not, the process returns to step S31. On the other hand, the variable table
The display of the 7-segment LED 94 is determined to be "7".
Immediately, two or one opening and closing process is cleared immediately.
(Step S35), and
7-segment variable display based on the set value selected
The variable display of D94 is controlled (step S36).
Proceed to the process shown in FIG. 7C. Note that in step S32,
The variable display data will not change even while the variable display is stopped.
It is preferable to make them. This is consecutive to the V winning opening 92
If the hit ball wins, stop the variable display data
Then, the display that stops with the second ball is fixed,
This is because it will lack interest. On the other hand, in steps S21 and S31, 2
If it is determined that one or one opening / closing operation has been completed,
The stagnant ball stays in the prize space 73 of the variable prize ball device 70.
Since there is a possibility that the prize ball may win the V winning opening 92,
The processing shown is performed. That is, the V prize reception timer is
A fixed time (for example, 2 seconds) is set (step S37),
Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the V winning ball detection switch 24 has been turned ON.
Separated (step S38), and if it is determined that
Proceeds to step S32. Also, within this fixed time
Also detects the operation of the start winning ball detection switches 26, 27a, 27b
In step S38, the V winning ball inspection is performed.
If it is determined that the output switch 24 is not ON,
It is determined whether or not the moving winning ball detection switch 26 has been turned on (the
Step S39) If it is ON, proceed to the step S15 and turn ON
If not, start winning ball detection switches 27a, 27b
It is determined whether or not is turned on (step S40).
If so, proceed to the step S23, if not ON,
It is determined whether the timer has expired (step S4).
1). If the timer has not expired,
Returning to step S38, repeat steps S28 to S41.
Return to step S13 if the timer has expired.
Return to and continue the normal game. Next, the variable display 7-segment LED 94 display is a specific display
FIG. 7C shows the operation when “7”, which is the mode, is displayed.
This will be described with reference to FIG. First, the movable members 77a and 77b
Opening / closing operation or predetermined until 10 winning balls are generated
Value of the update counter, which is the number of open / close cycles
"+1" processing is performed (step S42), and thereafter, a V prize reception is accepted.
Prohibition processing and start winning reception prohibition processing are performed (step S4
3). Next, whether the value of the update counter is "8"
No, that is, whether or not it is the last open / close cycle (step
Step S44) If it is determined that the value is “8”,
To step S66. On the other hand, it is determined that the value of the update number counter is not “8”.
If a predetermined time (for example, 2-3 seconds) elapses
(Step S45), the V-prize acceptance prohibition is released, and 1
Clear the contents of the 0 count counter (step S4
6), start 18 opening / closing operations of the movable members 77a and 77b
(Step S47). Then, the opening and closing operation of the movable members 77a and 77b
The ball received by the player wins the V winning opening 92 and
It is determined whether or not the winning ball detection switch 24 is turned on.
(Step S48). If it is determined that it is not ON, 1
It is determined whether the 0 count switch 25 has been turned on.
(Step S49) If turned ON, count 10 counts
The "+1" process is performed on the data (step S50). Furthermore,
Then, it is determined whether the value of the 10-counter is "5"
(Step S51), if not “5”, the movable part
It is determined whether the number of opening / closing operations of the members 77a and 77b is 10 times.
Is performed (step S52). That is, 18 of the movable members 77a and 77b
When five winning balls are generated during the opening and closing operations, or
When ten opening / closing operations are completed, the variable winning ball device 70
The positive member 83 of the distribution member 82 provided in the prize space 73 moves.
It is set to be made. Therefore, 5 packs
Until the prize or 10 opening / closing operations are completed,
Steps S48 to S52 are repeated. On the other hand, there are 5 winnings
Before the opening / closing operation of 10 times is completed, the V winning ball detection switch
If it is determined that switch 24 has been turned on,
One variable from the variable display data
Information, and stop the extracted identification information for a certain period of time
It is displayed (step S53). And the display is specific
It is determined whether or not the display mode is “7” (step
Step S54), if not “7”, proceed to the step S49.
No. When the value is "7", 18 opening / closing operations are performed immediately.
And return to step S42 to open and close 18 times again
Perform a cycle. On the other hand, in step S51, the value of the
If it is determined to be “5”, or
In S52, it is determined that the number of times of opening and closing of the movable members 77a and 77b is 10 times.
The swinging member drive solenoid 87 is driven.
The swing member 83 is operated (Step S56). And this
The following processing is performed while the swing member 83 is driven.
That is, the opening and closing operation of the movable members 77a and 77b is performed.
Therefore, the hit ball accepted wins the V winning opening 92 and wins V
It is determined whether or not the prize ball detection switch 24 is turned ON (step
Step S57) If it is determined that the switch is not
It is determined whether or not the count switch 25 is turned on.
Step S58) When turned ON, the counter will count to 10
“+1” processing is performed (step S59). Furthermore, the
Then, it is determined whether the value of the 10 count counter is "10" or not.
(Step S60) If it is not "10", the movable members 77a, 7
It is determined whether the number of opening / closing operations of 7b is 18 times (S
Step S61). If it is not 18 times,
Returning to step S57, steps S57 to S61 are repeated. On the other hand, 10 wins or 18 open / close operations are completed.
If it is determined that the V winning ball detection switch 24 is turned on before
In this case, variable display was performed based on the V continuation set value.
Retrieves one piece of identification information from display data and retrieves it
The displayed identification information is stopped and displayed for a certain period of time (step S6
2). Then, the display is in the specific display mode “7”.
It is determined whether or not there is (step S63), and it is not “7”
In some cases, the process proceeds to step S58. Also "7"
Sometimes, immediately after the 18 times opening and closing operation is completed (step
S64) Returning to step S42, the opening / closing cycle is repeated 18 times.
Do the kuru. Also, when there are 10 winnings, or
When the 18 opening / closing operations are completed, the operation of the swinging member 83 is performed.
Is stopped and the distribution operation processing is terminated (step S65).
The process proceeds to step S73 described below. By the way, in step S44, the update count
Counter value is “8”, that is,
In this case, a predetermined time (for example, 2 to 3 seconds) has passed (
After step S66), clear the contents of the 10-count counter.
(Step S67), the movable members 77a and 77b are opened and closed 18 times.
The operation is started (step S68). Then 10 counts
It is determined whether or not the counting switch 25 is turned on (step
S69) When turned ON, the “+” is added to the 10-count counter.
1 ”is performed (step S70). And then, 1
It is determined whether or not the value of the 0 counter is "10" (the
Step S71) If not “10”, the movable members 77a and 77b
It is determined whether or not the number of opening and closing operations of the is 18 times (step
Step S72). If it is not 18 times,
Returning to step S69, steps S69 to S72 are repeated. Ma
Also, when there are 10 prizes, or 18 opening and closing operations
Is completed, the opening / closing operation processing of 18 times is completed.
(Step S73). The process in step S73 is performed in the
It is also performed after the processing of step S65 is completed. And
After that, the start winning acceptance prohibition processing is canceled (step S7).
4) Reception of V prize after opening / closing operation of movable members 77a and 77b again
The attached timer is set (step S75). After the V prize reception timer is set, the V prize ball is detected.
It is determined whether the switch 24 has been turned on (step S7).
6) If turned on, the value of the update counter is set to "8"
Is determined (step S77), if not “8”
Extracts one piece of identification information from the variable display data
A variable display is displayed on the 7-segment LED 94 for a certain time (step
Step S78), it is determined whether or not the display is “7”.
(Step S79). And it was determined to be "7"
In this case, the flow returns to step S42, and the opening / closing cycle is repeated.
Perform the operation. On the other hand, in steps S76 and S79, NO
Is determined or YES is determined in step S77.
If they are separated, the start winning ball detection switch 26 is turned ON.
Is determined (step S80).
Changes the values of the update counter and the 10-count counter.
Clear (step S81), and again, the first ride setting switch 5
Variable display data based on the set value set by 8
Variable display 7 segment LED94 is controlled by variable display
(Step S82) Then, the process returns to the step S15. Ma
If the start winning ball detection switch 26 is not turned on,
Indicates whether the other start winning ball detection switches 27a and 27b have been turned on.
Is determined (step S83), and if it is turned on, it is updated.
Clear the value of the count counter and 10 count counter
(Step S84) The first ride setting switch 58 is again pressed.
Variable display data based on the set values
Variable display 7-segment LED 94 is variably displayed and controlled (step
Step S85), and then return to step S23. Furthermore, starting
When the winning ball detection switches 27a and 27b are not turned on
Determines whether or not the V winning reception timer has expired.
(Step S86) When the process is completed, the update count is counted.
Clears the values of the counter and 10-counter (step
S87), again set by the first ride setting switch 58
Variable display 7 based on variable display data based on the set value
The segment LED 94 is variably displayed (step S88).
After that, return to the step S13 and continue the normal game
You. On the other hand, as long as the timer has not expired, step S7
6 to S86 are repeated. The operation of the pachinko gaming machine according to the embodiment has been described above.
As described above, in this embodiment, the first
Switch 58 and V continuation setting switch 59
In each case, a predetermined specific display mode is generated.
Select one from multiple variable display data with raw probability
The first ride or V continuation can be selected
Adjustment without the need for highly-advanced nail adjustments.
Simply anyone can do it. Also, the first ride, or
Since it is not necessary to perform V continuation by nail adjustment,
Nail adjustment to win the prize hole 92
Even if identified by the player,
Is not always profitable, so only certain players
The service can be equalized for the entire player without bias.
Furthermore, in the case of this embodiment, the first ride setting switch 58 and
And the V continuation setting switch 59 is operated during the game
Even if the occurrence probability of the indication mode is changed, the result is directly reflected
Not displayed on the start times display 62 at the time of setting
After the number of remaining winnings in the starting winning opening 14, 15a, 15b has elapsed
Otherwise it will not be changed, so employees and certain players
May collude and operate the setting switches 58 and 59 illegally.
And can be prevented. In addition, this start number display
The value of the start counter displayed at 62 is as described above.
Even if the power is turned off, it is backed up.
It also prevents workers from turning off the power and making fraud. Also,
Use other configurations to prevent such fraud
You may. For example, a centralized management computer in a playground
If there is no signal that allows changing the setting of variable display data
The settings cannot be changed by operating the setting switches 58 and 59.
You may do it. In addition, the central management computer
The setting value of the variable display data for each
In the case of pachinko machines, the start counter and the next
Need not have a fixed function), the stored value is during business hours
When it is changed to a
(Or may be provided on any pachinko machine).
You may make it move. Further, in the above embodiment, the first ride and the continuation of V are possible.
Although the display data can be selected arbitrarily, the first ride
Only, or only V continuation may be adjustable.
Also, the first ride and V continuation can be done simultaneously with one setting switch
It may be adjustable. In this case,
If you can adjust only one of them,
(Either the first ride or V continuation) Variable
For those who cannot display and adjust, there is a V prize
The operation may shift to the next opening / closing operation. In addition,
Unlike the embodiment, only variable display data can be selected.
Only with no start counter and next setting function
Or a backup instead of the start counter.
A fixed time (for example,
24 hours), the set value can be changed
It may be something that has been done. The setting switches 58 and 59 are
It is located near the pachinko machine, not the dick machine itself.
It may be provided in a separate mounting facility or central control computer. In the embodiment described above, the variable shown in FIG.
Control of variable display 7 segment LED based on display data
However, even if different variable display data is used,
good. For example, as shown in FIG. 8A to FIG.
The number of times (how many times can be continued) and the number of V prizes
A variable table that determines in advance whether to display the fixed display mode “7”
A plurality of display data is prepared for each setting, for example, 20 pieces are prepared,
Select with V continuation setting switch 59 every time the first rider wins V
Out of the 20 variable display data corresponding to the
One or the other may be randomly selected. This
In the case of, the number of V continuations may be small in setting 1.
Created to include many variable display data, 20 variable
The average number of continuations of display data is set to, for example, three.
Measure. In design 2, for example, 20 variable displays
Design so that the average number of data continuations is 4.5.
Further, in setting 3, for example, 20 variable display data
The average number of continuations is designed to be six. For example, V
Setting value 3 is selected by the continuation setting switch 59
In the case, if there is a first winning V winning, 20
The variable display data of “1” shown in FIG.
If the data is selected, the number of V continuations is eight (the eighth
If the player wins the V winning opening 92 during the opening / closing process of
Will not be stopped), and the number of V winnings
In each round, it was the “6, 5, 6, 3, 4, 5, 6”
When the next continuation is performed. In addition,
Indications other than "7" in the above data must be determined in advance
Are selected at random, and
For each of the constants 1-3, V continuation can be continued up to 8 times
Variable display data or V continuation ends once
Variable display data are provided at least one by one
Is desirable. 8A to 8C show the V continuation.
Only the variable display data is shown, but the variable display data for the first ride is shown.
Data may be created in a similar manner according to each set value. Further, as a different creation method of the variable display data,
1000 displayed every time the start counter is reset
The same "1000" data as the number corresponding to each set value
Create and change the 1000 variable display data to 250
And randomly assemble the four blocks
In addition, every time the start counter is reset,
Create “0” variable display data. In addition, setting 1-3
Of 1000 variable display data, each in a specific display mode
The number of times a certain “7” is displayed is different, for example,
Setting 1 is 100 times, setting 2 is 150 times, setting 3 is 20
0 times. By the way, in the above embodiment, the micro
An example in which software is controlled by the computer 100 has been shown.
However, using a hard board, variable display 7 segment LED94
Can be changed.
9A, 9B, 10A and 10B.
It will be described with reference to FIG. First, the implementation shown in FIGS. 9A and 9B
An example will be described. The display control circuit 120 includes a display drive circuit.
It is composed of a path 121, a probability control circuit 122, and a predetermined value circuit 123.
The display drive circuit 121 is connected to the V winning ball detection switch 24.
These detection signals are passed through the inverter 124 and the delay circuit 125.
Receiving flip-flop 126, pulse oscillator 127, decimal power
Counter 130, AND gates 131 to 139, inverter 140,
Drives coder 142 and variable display 7 segment LED 94
The probability control circuit 122 includes a driver 143 and the inverter 12
8, AND gate 129, latch circuit 141, variable pitch oscillation
Circuit 144 including a resistor 144 and a variable resistor 145,
3 is a setting unit 146, a comparison circuit 147, a monostable multi 148, and
A drive circuit 149 is included. Thus, the display control circuit 1 described above
The operation of the embodiment 20 will be briefly described.
Is a variable display only for the first ride,
The set input of flip-flop 126 includes a V winning ball detection switch.
The low level signal from the switch 24 is
The high level signal is input and the pulse oscillator 127
Has been activated. The pulse P1 of the pulse oscillator 127 (the ninth
B) is input to the decimal counter 130 and the pulse
Order to one input of AND gate 131-139 based on numerical value
To derive a high-level signal. And gate 131-139
The other input is from the inactivated latch circuit 141.
The low-level signal of
Level signal is input. Therefore, the decoder 14
2 is “0” based on the outputs of the AND gates 131 to 139 →
"1" → "2" → "3" → "4" → "5" → "6" →
"8" → "9" → "0" ... variable display 7 segment
Control the driver 143 to change the display of the
I do. Then, after starting and opening and closing, the V winning ball detection switch 24
Turns on, flip-flop 126 is reset and
Loose oscillator 127 is deactivated and variable display is stopped.
You. At this time, the latch circuit 141 and the AND gate 129 operate.
And the output of the variable pitch oscillator 177 is
Signal, the high-level signal is stored and stored.
A high level signal is given to the coder 142. According to this output
The decoder 142 operates so that the driver 143 displays “7”.
Control. And to operate the variable resistor 145
Therefore, the pulse P2 from the variable pitch oscillator 144 (see FIG. 9B)
Specific display mode by varying the width “α”
Can change the probability that "7" is displayed.
You. The output from the decoder 142 is given to the comparison circuit 147.
The setting value preset by the setting device 146 (in this case,
“7”), and if it is determined that they are the same,
Control the opening and closing of the movable member drive solenoid 80 via the path 149.
You. In addition, the monostable multi 148 is a V winning ball detection switch 2
When 4 turns ON, the comparison command signal for a fixed time is sent to the comparison circuit 147.
Is to give. Next, the embodiment shown in FIGS. 10A and 10B will be described.
Explaining, the display control circuit 150 includes a display drive circuit 151,
And a probability control circuit 152.
Is connected to the V winning ball detection switch 24 via the delay circuit 166.
Connected flip-flop 153, data selector 154,
Loose oscillator 157, counter 161, decoder 158, and variable
Including a driver 159 for driving the display 7 segment LED 94,
The probability control circuit 152 includes a pulse oscillator 156, a counter 155,
Decoder 162, monostable multi 160, variable resistor 163, resistor
164 and a capacitor 165. Here, the display control
The operation of the road 150 will be briefly described. In this embodiment
In the case, the variable display is stopped only for the first ride, and
Is performed by winning the V winning opening 92.
You. Therefore, the flip-flop 153 is normally inactive
Has been Therefore, data selector 154
155 is selected. This counter 155
Circulates from "0" to "9" by the pulse signal of the heater 156
Counting. This count value is input to the decoder 158.
Driver 159 variably displays numerical values from "0" to "9"
Display on 7 segment LED94. Note that the pulse
The pulses of the shaker 156 are at a relatively low frequency.
Further, the monostable multi 160 is deactivated. After starting and opening in such a state, the V winning ball detection switch
When 24 is turned on, flip-flop 153 is activated,
The data selector 154 selects the counter 161. Then
The pulse of pulse generator 157 is at a relatively high frequency.
Therefore, the variable display is performed faster than usual. Ma
At this time, since the monostable multi 160 is activated,
When the coder 162 detects the count value “7” of the counter 155
Derives a high-level signal according to the signal input to.
This high level signal is connected to the variable resistor 163 and the resistor 164.
Time “T1” determined by the time constant of the capacitor 165 (Fig. 10B
), The output is inverted. This "T1"
While the signal is being derived, the counting operation of the counter 155
It is forbidden. The counting operation of the counter 155 is “T1”
After the lapse, when the pulse of the pulse oscillator 156 is input
Will be resumed. That is, by operating the variable resistor 163, “T
Arbitrarily change “1” and change the probability of displaying “7”.
Can be made. In addition, the flip-flop 153 is provided with a V winning ball detection switch.
It is reset a fixed time after the switch 24 is turned on. H
When the lip flop 153 is reset, the counter 155
The counting operation is stopped and the monostable multi-160 is reset.
You. The count value at this time is selected by the data selector 154.
The variable display is displayed on the 7-segment LED 94. The embodiment has been described above.
In the example, a pair of movable parts that open and close as a variable winning ball device 70
Material 77a, 77b is provided, and can be used as a variable display device.
The variable display 7-segment LED 94 is shown, but is not limited to this.
Without, for example, as a variable winning ball device,
Uses sliding pieces that slide and open / close plates that open and close in the front-rear direction
The variable display device may be a drum-shaped variable table.
Indication member, LCD, EL, roulette type, leaf type, belt
Use an expression, dot display, other display, etc.
A plurality of these may be provided. In addition, variable display equipment
The variable display of the position is stopped at the normal time, it can be changed by starting winning
It may be of a configuration that starts. Also, it is usually relatively dark
Variable display, variable display by V prize or starting prize
Switch the brightness of the variable display,
May be switched. Also, a special V winning opening 92 is provided in the variable winning ball device 70.
Without losing the prize space 73 of the variable prize ball device 70
In this case, treat all items as V prize
7-segment LED 94 may be variably displayed.
No. Further, when the specific display mode “7” is displayed,
The opening and closing operation of the movable members 77a and 77b is stopped, and the next opening and closing
Although the transition to the operation is shown, the specific display mode
And memorize the predetermined opening and closing cycle (10 prizes,
Or the 18th opening / closing cycle) is completed, then the next opening / closing cycle
May be transferred to a file. Note that a condition for changing the occurrence probability of the specific display mode is
In the above-described embodiment, the number of starts is set.
A variety of factors can be selected. An example
For example, as described above, if a certain time (24 hours) has elapsed
Out when the number of specific game states reaches a predetermined number.
For example, when the number of balls reaches a predetermined number. Also, the range in which the occurrence probability of the specific display mode can be adjusted,
Or, the steps are not limited to the examples described above,
There is also an adjustment method that changes the switch by pressing
Or make the settings by operations that complicate the procedure.
May be used, and the setting means may be
And can be remotely controlled by installing it in the central control room of the game hall
You may do so. 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
There may be. In the case of this card type, variable display data is
Insert the card storing the data to be changed into the card reader.
May change the variable display data.
No. Also, ball game machines other than pachinko game machines, for example,
Arranged balls and arepachi gaming machines may be used.

【The invention's effect】

As described above, as is clear from the description, the ball game machine according to the present invention includes the variable display device, and has been achieved so that the occurrence probability of displaying the specific display mode of the variable display device can be adjusted. Anyone can easily adjust the probability that the variable prize ball device will be in a specific game state without the need for advanced technology by adjusting nails to the winning rate of balls hitting a specific prize area formed in the variable prize ball device. it can. Therefore, it is possible to provide a ball-and-ball game machine with easy management of payouts.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a probability adjusting mechanism provided in a board control box, FIG. 2 and FIG. 3 are front views of a variable prize ball device, and FIG. FIG. 5 is a pattern diagram at each set probability of identification information displayed by the variable display device, FIG. 6 is a block diagram of a control circuit for controlling a game, and FIGS. 7A to 7C. FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing a specific operation of the control circuit shown in FIG. 6; FIGS. 8A to 8C are other pattern diagrams at each set probability of identification information displayed by the variable display device;
9A and 9B are a circuit diagram and a time chart of a hard board capable of adjusting a specific display mode of the variable display device, and FIGS. 10A and 10B are circuit diagrams and a time chart of another hard board. FIG. 11 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine as an example of a ball game machine, and FIG. 12 is a schematic rear view of the pachinko gaming machine. 1 ... Pachinko gaming machine; Ball game machine 50 ... Control board box 58 ... First setting switch; Display probability adjustment operation means 59 ... V continuation setting switch; Display probability adjustment operation means 70 ... Variable winning ball device 24 ... V winning ball detecting switch; winning ball detecting means 94... Variable display 7-segment LED; variable display device 100.

Claims (1)

(57) [Claims] 1. A variable winning ball device in which a starting winning area, a specific winning area, and a normal winning area in which a shot is easier to win than the specific winning area are formed, and a variable winning ball apparatus which wins the specific winning area. A special winning ball detecting means for detecting a hit ball; a variable display device capable of deriving a plurality of display results based on an output of the specific winning ball detecting means; Opening / closing drive is performed in the first mode based on the winning of the ball, and the specific game state is established based on the display result of the variable display device becoming a predetermined specific display mode, and opening / closing drive is performed in the second mode. And a variable prize that repeats the opening and closing drive in the second mode on the condition that the hit ball received inside the variable prize ball device has again entered the specific prize area by the opening and closing drive of the second aspect. Ball drive A ball game machine comprising: control means; and display probability adjusting operation means capable of adjusting a probability that the variable display device displays the specific display mode.