JP2837487B2 - Ball game machine - Google Patents

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Description: BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a ball game machine represented by a pachinko game machine and the like, and more particularly, to a first state advantageous to a player and a disadvantageous state to a player. The present invention relates to a ball game machine provided with a variable winning ball device that can be changed to a second state.

[Prior Art] In this type of ball game machine, a game is performed by hitting a ball using a predetermined game medium or a score, for example. In some cases, the variable winning prize ball device is driven to a first state advantageous to the player based on the occurrence of the specific game state. Then, when the variable winning ball device is in the first state,
A relatively large number of hit balls can be won in the variable winning ball device, and the player has an advantage that the player can play a game in an advantageous state compared to a normal game state.

[Problems to be Solved by the Invention] As described above, in the conventional ball game machine, the variable winning prize ball device is drive-controlled to the first state that is advantageous to the player based on the occurrence of the specific game state. Was. As a result, the player can make a large amount of hit balls into the variable prize ball device during the period in which the specific game state occurs and the variable prize ball device is driven and controlled to the first state by the player. There is an advantage that a game value can be obtained and a game can be played in an advantageous state compared to a normal game state. However, even if a specific game state that is advantageous to the player occurs as described above, if there is no or little remaining game media or points at the time of occurrence, a ball can be shot into the game area at all. There is a disadvantage that the player cannot use the specific game state immediately or effectively because the player cannot use the specific game state immediately or effectively and cannot perform the operation of adding a game medium or a score. In such a case, there is a problem that the player is irritated and the real pleasure of the specific game state is diminished.

The present invention has been made in order to solve the above-described problems, and even when there is no or little game media or a score when a specific game state occurs, a player can set a game medium or a score. An object of the present invention is to provide a ball game machine capable of acquiring a game value by effectively utilizing a specific game state without adding.

[Means for Solving the Problems] The invention according to claim 1 of the present invention is a ball game machine capable of performing a ball game using a predetermined game medium, formed on a front surface of a game board. A variable winning prize ball device that is provided in the gaming area and that can be changed between a first state advantageous to the player and a second state unfavorable to the player; A specific game state detecting means for detecting that a specific game state determined to be able to be in the first state has occurred; and a variable winning prize ball device when a detection output of the specific game state detecting means is provided. Control means for controlling the first game state to the first state, and necessary for enabling a player to perform a ball game that makes effective use of the specific game state on condition that there is a detection output of the specific game state detection means. Games that provide an appropriate amount of game media Characterized in that it comprises a body providing means.

The invention according to claim 2 of the present invention, in addition to the configuration of the invention according to claim 1, further includes: adding a portion of the game medium provided by the game medium providing unit with the occurrence of the specific game state, It is characterized in that it is subtracted from the payout amount of the game medium paid out following the winning.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, a game is performed in which a ball enclosed inside is repeatedly driven into a game area using a score given on condition that a value medium having a predetermined value is inserted. Ball game machine, provided in the game area, the first advantageous to the player
A variable winning ball device that can be changed between a state and a second state that is disadvantageous for the player, and a specific game state determined so that the variable winning ball device can be set to the first state has occurred. Specific game state detecting means, control means for controlling the variable winning ball device to the first state when there is a detection output from the specific game state detecting means, and the specific game state detecting means Score providing means for providing a player with a score of a size necessary to enable a ball game to effectively utilize the specific game state on condition that there is a detection output of .

The invention according to claim 4 of the present invention, in addition to the configuration of the invention according to claim 3, further includes: a portion provided with the score given by the score providing means with the occurrence of the specific game state;
It is characterized in that it is subtracted from the amount of points to be awarded with the subsequent winning.

[Operation] According to the invention according to claim 1, the variable winning ball device provided in the game area on the front of the game board can be freely changed between the first state advantageous to the player and the second state disadvantageous to the player, and is specified. By the function of the game state detecting means, it is detected that a specific game state determined so that the variable winning ball device can be brought into the first state has occurred, and by the function of the control means, the specific game state detecting means has When there is a detection output, the variable prize ball device is controlled to the first state, and by the function of the game medium providing means, the player is given a specific game state on condition that there is a detection output of the specific game state detection means. A required amount of game media is provided to enable effective use of ball games.

According to the invention of claim 2, in addition to the effect of the invention of claim 1, the added amount of the game medium provided by the game medium providing means accompanying the occurrence of the specific game state is accompanied by the subsequent winning. It is subtracted from the payout amount of the game medium to be paid out.

According to the invention according to claim 3, in the ball game machine,
The game is played by repeatedly hitting an enclosed ball inside the game area using a score given on condition that a value medium having a predetermined value is inserted, and a variable prize is provided in the game area. The ball device is the first advantage for the player
And a disadvantageous second state, and a specific game state determined such that the variable winning ball device can be brought into the first state by the operation of the specific game state detection means has occurred. Is detected, the variable winning prize ball device is controlled to the first state by the operation of the control means when there is a detection output of the specific game state detecting means, and the operation of the specific game state detecting means is On condition that there is a detection output, a score of a size necessary for enabling a ball game in which a specific game state is effectively used is given to the player.

According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, in addition to the effect of the third aspect of the present invention, the score given by the score giving means accompanying the occurrence of the specific game state is added to the subsequent prize. It is subtracted from the amount of points given.

Next, an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 1 is an overall front view of a pachinko machine as an example of a ball game machine included in the game machine. The pachinko gaming machine 1 is of the so-called enclosed ball type. And pachinko machine 1
A hit ball operation handle 29 is provided at the lower right corner in FIG. A variable display device 4 is provided substantially at the center of the game area 3, and a variable prize ball device 8 is provided below the variable display device 4.
Are arranged. The variable display device 4 is provided with identification information display sections 5a, 5b, 5c capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information. When a pachinko ball wins in one of the start winning ports 14a, 14b, and 14c formed in the game area 3, up to four start winning memories are stored. Based on the presence of the starting winning memory, identification is performed. Information display section 5a, 5b, 5c
Starts variable display, and the identification information display sections 5a, 5b, 5c are sequentially controlled to be stopped based on the elapse of a predetermined time or the pressing operation of a stop button (not shown) by the player. The method of stopping the variable display device 4 may be other than that of the embodiment, and may be stopped simultaneously or almost simultaneously. Further, each time the variable display is performed once, the starting winning memory is decremented by one. When the display result of the variable display device 4 at the time of stopping is a specific combination, a big hit occurs, the opening and closing plate 9 of the variable winning ball device 8 is opened, and the driving control is performed to the first state which is advantageous for the player. You. It should be noted that the variable display device 4 may be a variable display device which is always variably displayed and variably started anew on condition that a pachinko ball is started. In this case, it is desirable to switch the brightness and speed of the variable display to notify the start of the variable display. Further, the display may be constantly variably displayed and controlled to be stopped on condition that the pachinko ball is started and won. The variable display device 4 includes a number-of-openings indicator 6 for displaying the number of times the opening / closing plate 9 of the variable winning ball device 8 is opened, a start winning storage display 7 for displaying a stored value of a winning start of a pachinko ball, and A winning opening 13 is provided.

The first state of the variable prize ball device 8 is either when a predetermined period (for example, 30 seconds) elapses or when a predetermined number of pachinko balls (for example, 10) have entered the variable prize ball device 8. The process is terminated based on the earlier condition being satisfied, and the opening / closing plate 9 is closed. Then, if a pachinko ball wins in the specific winning opening 10 during the period of the first state of the variable winning ball device 8, the first state is updated and the continuous control is repeatedly performed. The repetition continuation control is performed after the first state of the current cycle is completed. In addition, the variable winning prize ball device 8 makes it possible for the first
And a second state that is disadvantageous for the player. In the present embodiment, a big hit is generated. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a middle hit or a small hit may be provided. Further, a normal winning opening 11 is formed on both left and right sides of the specific winning opening 10. The variable prize ball device 8 further includes a variable prize ball device 8.
A prize number display 12 for displaying the number of prize balls that have won prizes and a normal prize port 16 are provided. The winning number display 12 may be displayed by counting up from “0” or an upper limit of the winning number (for example, “10”).
From the time of winning, and may be displayed. Although the variable winning ball device 8 has been described as having the opening / closing plate 9 opening and closing forward, the present invention is not limited to this, and a pair of opening / closing wing pieces can be opened and closed left and right or a one-to-one sliding. The moving piece may slide left and right, or a motor may be used as a drive source instead of a solenoid.

The gaming area 3 is further provided with a normal winning opening 15 and a gaming effect lamp 18 which is turned on or blinks when a big hit occurs. If the pachinko ball hit into the game area 3 does not win any of the winning ports, it is collected from the out port 17 as an out ball.

In the figure, reference numeral 21 denotes a hit ball waiting gutter for holding a hit ball to be supplied to the game area 3, and reference numeral 22 denotes a hit ball supply device for supplying a hit ball to a hit ball firing position, and ball feeding for feeding a ball. Including solenoids. Reference numeral 23 denotes a feed ball detector for detecting a feed ball, and reference numeral 24 denotes a foul ball detector for detecting a foul ball. Here, the foul ball is a foul port (shown in FIG. 2) that flows down in the direction opposite to the firing direction when the firing force of the pachinko ball shot and fired by the hitting ball shooting device (see FIG. 2) 30 is too weak. It is a pachinko ball that falls into the area.

A card reader / writer device 27 (card R / W device 27) is incorporated in a lower portion of the pachinko gaming machine 1, and a storage medium is inserted through a card insertion / ejection opening 26 formed in the card R / W device 27. By inserting the example card, a pachinko game becomes possible within the range of the player's points stored in the card. Then, by inserting the card, the player's score recorded on that card becomes the current score and is displayed on the score display 20, and if the player starts the game and gets a score with the game The obtained score is added, and the score after the addition is displayed by the score display 20. The score is also displayed on the score level display 19. The score level display 19 is composed of, for example, ten lighting display units, and is configured to light the number corresponding to the current score of the player so that the player can recognize the score in an analog manner. .

In the figure, reference numeral 28 denotes a settlement button, which is pressed when the player wants to make a settlement after finishing the game.
Reference numeral 25 denotes a speaker that generates a game sound for notifying the progress of the game such as a sound effect such as a winning effect sound when a pachinko ball wins or a variable display of a variable display device has been started. It is.

FIG. 2 is an overall rear view showing a partial internal structure of the pachinko gaming machine. On the lower side of the pachinko gaming machine 1,
A hit ball launching device 30 is provided. This hit ball launcher 30
When the player operates the hit ball operation handle 29 shown in FIG. 1, pachinko balls are played one by one in the game area 3.
(See FIG. 1).

On the back side of the game board 2, a winning ball aggregate cover body 31 and a driving ball aggregate cover body 32 are provided. The winning ball set cover body 31 is provided with starting winning ball detectors 33a, 33b, 33c at predetermined locations, and guides winning balls won from respective winning ports to the predetermined starting winning ball detectors 33a to 33c. It is for good reason. The winning balls that have passed through the starting winning ball detectors 33a to 33c fall into the driving ball collecting cover body 32, are gathered at one place, and pass through the winning ball detector 38. . Then, a winning ball is detected by the winning ball detector 38, and the detection result is used for game control described later. The winning balls that have won the variable winning ball device 8 (see FIG. 1) are detected by the winning number detector 36. A winning ball that has won the specific winning opening 10 (see FIG. 1) of the variable winning ball device 8 is detected by the specific winning ball detection sensor 35 and used for game control. The winning ball passing through the winning ball detector 38 and the out mouth 17
And the out balls collected from the diver are joined and led to the communication port 39. In the figure, reference numeral 34 denotes a solenoid for opening and closing the open / close plate 9 (see FIG. 1) of the variable winning ball device 8. 4 is a variable display device, and 37 is a game control board box.

Below the pachinko gaming machine 1, a card R / W device 27, a card reader / writer device control board 40 (card R / W device control board 40), and a settlement operation detector 28a are provided. In the figure, reference numeral 25 denotes a speaker.

FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view showing the internal structure of the variable display device 4. In the drum mechanism storage box 41, there is a rotating drum
43a, 43b, 43c are provided. These rotating drums 43a, 43
The drums b and 43c are pivotally supported by the shafts of the drum drive motors 42a, 42b and 42c, respectively, and are configured such that when the drum drive motors 42a to 42c are driven, the respective rotary drums 43a to 43c rotate. ing. Also, rotating drums 43a-4
Notches 44a to 44c for detecting the drum position are respectively formed in 3c. Drum mechanism storage box 41
At positions corresponding to the front notches 44a to 44c, drum position detectors 46a to 46c are respectively attached, and through holes 47a to 47c for detecting the drum position detectors 46a to 46c are formed respectively. I have. Then, the drum position detector 46a
By detecting the respective notched portions 44a to 44c by using .about.46c, the rotation angles of the respective rotating drums 43a to 43c can be detected. In the figure, reference numeral 45 denotes a circuit board for operating the drum position detectors 46a to 46c. Reference numeral 48 denotes a relay terminal plate.

For example, 16 pieces of identification information are drawn on the outer peripheral surface of each of the rotary drums 42a to 42c, and specific identification information (for example,
[777] "FEVER FEVER FEVER""BAR BAR BAR""S
ANKYO SANKYO SANKYO ”) will cause a jackpot if any of them are available. There are 20 specific combinations of identification information that cause this big hit state.

In the figure, 2 is a game board, 31 is a winning ball set cover body, 5a, 5b,
5c is an identification information display section.

Although the variable display device 4 described above is of a drum type in this embodiment, the present invention is not limited to this, and may be a digital display using a liquid crystal or the like. The display may be based on electroluminescence. Furthermore, we arrange plural lamps and LED,
It may be a so-called roulette type that performs variable display while circulating lamps and LEDs to light up while traveling.
Further, it may be a disk type. Further, two or more of the above-mentioned various variable display members such as a combination of a drum type and a digital type may be combined. Further, a belt type or a dot matrix may be used. In this embodiment, the number of display units is three, but may be one, two, or four or more.

FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing a circuit of a microcomputer 50 for game control and various devices connected thereto.

The microcomputer 50 has a function of controlling operations of various devices described below. For this reason, the microcomputer 50 is constituted by, for example, an LSI of several chips, in which a CPU 51 capable of executing a control operation in a predetermined procedure, a ROM 52 for storing operation program data of the CPU 51, and a RAM 53 capable of writing and reading various data.

Further, the microcomputer 50 receives the input signal and
An input / output circuit 54 that supplies input data to the CPU 51 and receives output data from the CPU 51 and outputs the data to the outside; a sound generator 55 that receives sound data from the CPU 51; and a power-on reset circuit 56 that supplies a reset pulse to the CPU 51 when power is turned on. A clock generation circuit 57 for providing a clock signal to the CPU 51; a pulse frequency division circuit (interrupt pulse generation circuit) 58 for frequency-dividing the clock signal from the clock generation circuit 57 and periodically providing an interrupt pulse to the CPU 51; And an address decode circuit 59 for decoding address data from the CPU 51.

The CPU 51 can execute the operation of the interrupt control routine according to the interrupt pulse periodically given from the pulse frequency dividing circuit 58. In addition, the address decode circuit 59
The address data from U51 is decoded, and ROM52, RAM53,
A chip select signal is given to the input / output circuit 54 and the sound generator 55, respectively.

In this embodiment, a programmable ROM is used as the ROM 52 that can rewrite its contents, that is, if necessary, can change program data for the CPU 51 stored therein. And CPU51
According to the program data stored in the ROM 52 and in response to the output of each control signal described below,
Control signals are given to various devices.

The microcomputer 50 receives the following signals as input signals.

First, in response to the start winning prize ball detectors 33a to 33c being turned on in response to the pachinko ball starting prize, a start winning prize ball detection signal is output from the starting prize ball detection circuit 60 to the microcomputer 50.
Given to. As the pachinko ball wins the specific winning opening 10 (see FIG. 1), the specific winning ball detector 35 is turned ON, and in response thereto, a specific winning ball detection signal is given from the detection circuit 61 to the microcomputer 50. Can be The winning ball that has won the variable winning ball device 8 is detected by the winning number detector 36, and a winning number detection signal is supplied from the detection circuit 62 to the microcomputer 50 in response thereto. As the drum position detectors 46a, 46b, and 46c detect the notches 44a, 44b, and 44c, respectively, detection signals are input from the detection circuit 63 to the microcomputer 50.

When the player presses the settlement operation button 28, the settlement operation detector 28a detects the operation, and a settlement operation detection signal is supplied from the detection circuit 69 to the microcomputer 50. When the feed ball detector 23 (see FIG. 1) is turned ON, a feed ball detection signal is supplied from the detection circuit 70 to the microcomputer 50. When a winning ball is detected by the winning ball detector 38, a winning ball detection signal is supplied from the detection circuit 71 to the microcomputer 50. Foul ball detector 24 (see Fig. 1)
The detection circuit 72 supplies a foul ball detection signal to the microcomputer 50 by detecting foul balls.

Furthermore, a microcomputer 77 for controlling a card reader / writer (a microcomputer 77 for controlling a card R / W)
Are input to the microcomputer 50.

Next, the microcomputer 50 gives control signals to the following circuits and devices. That is, a motor drive control signal is given to each of the drum drive motors 42a, 42b, 42c via the motor drive circuit 64. A solenoid excitation control signal is given to the solenoid 34 via the solenoid drive circuit 65. The microcomputer 50, the solenoid drive circuit 65, and the solenoid 34 constitute control means for controlling the variable winning ball device to the first state when a specific game state detection means detects an output. A lamp lighting control signal is given to each of the lamps 18 and 19 via the lamp drive circuit 66. A display control signal is given to the start winning storage display 7 via the LED drive circuit 67. A display control signal is given to the winning number display 12 and the opening number display 6 via the segment LED drive circuit 68. Further, a ball feed control signal is given to a ball feed solenoid 22 (see FIG. 1) included in the hit ball supply device via a solenoid drive circuit 73. A score display control signal is given to the score display 20 (see FIG. 1) via the segment LED drive circuit 74. Further, various signals are supplied to the card R / W control microcomputer 77. Further, a control signal for sound generation is given to the speaker 25 (see FIG. 1) via the amplifier 75. Note that a predetermined DC current is supplied from the power supply circuit 76 to various devices and control circuits.

5 to 6B are flowcharts for explaining the operation of the control circuit shown in FIG.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart for explaining a control operation of a score recorded on an inserted card in the control circuit shown in FIG. First, SA1 determines whether or not data has been input from the R / W CPU. If there is no input yet, the determination of SA1 is repeated until there is an input.
When the player inserts the card into the card insertion slot 26 (see FIG. 1), the read information of the inserted card is transmitted from the card R / W control microcomputer 77 to the microcomputer 50. If the microcomputer 50 receives the transmission information, a determination of YES is made by SA1, and the process proceeds to SA2. In SA2, after checking the data input from the R / W CPU, the process proceeds to SA3 to determine whether or not the result of the data check performed in SA2 is OK. If it is determined that the result of the data check is not OK, a determination of NO is made by SA3, the process proceeds to SA5, an NG signal is output to the R / W CPU, and the processes after SA1 are repeated again. The R / W CPU receives the NG signal and performs abnormal processing such as ejection of the inserted card and generation of an alarm. In this abnormal process, the inserted card may be collected in the machine without being ejected. In SA3, if it is determined that the result of the data check is OK, the process proceeds to SA4, an OK signal is output to the R / W CPU, and then proceeds to SA6 to activate ball feeding, and the player Is the ball operating handle 29 (1st
By operating (see the figure), the pachinko ball can be driven into the game area 3. Then, the process proceeds to SA7, and after the score is displayed, the process proceeds to SA8, and it is determined whether or not the feed ball sensor is ON. Before the player operates the hit ball operation handle 29 to fire the slingshot ball, the slingshot balls are sent out one by one to the hitting ball firing position. (See Fig. 1) turns ON. If the feed ball sensor is turned on, the determination of YES is made by SA8, and the process proceeds to SA9. In SA9,
After subtracting "-1" from the score, the process proceeds to SA10.
If the player does not operate the hit ball operation handle 29 or the ball feed solenoid 22 is not energized, the feed ball sensor does not switch to ON, the determination of NO is made by SA8, the process proceeds to SA10, and the winning ball sensor It is determined whether or not is turned on. Pachinko balls that enter the gaming area 3 have various winning ports 14a, 14b, 14c, 13, 15, 11, 16 (see FIG. 1).
The winning ball sensor 38 (see FIG. 2)
Is switched to ON, and YES is determined by SA10, and the process proceeds to SA11. In SA11, the process proceeds to SA12 after the addition process of “+ n” is performed on the score. The “n” is a score of a predetermined size given based on one pachinko ball winning, for example, “13”. In SA10, if the winning ball sensor is not ON, the determination of NO is made, and the process proceeds to SA12, where it is determined whether the foul ball sensor is ON, and it is determined that the foul ball sensor is ON. Is determined to be YES, the process proceeds to SA13, and the process proceeds to SA14 after adding "+1" to the score. The reason why the score is added by "1" by SA13 is that the moment the pachinko ball is sent to the firing position
Although the score has already been subtracted by "1" by SA9, in the case of a foul ball, since it is a ball that can be fired once again without reaching the game area, it is SA
This is to add “1” by 13 and perform processing so that it becomes plus or minus “0”. If the foul ball sensor is not ON in SA12, a determination of NO is made, and the process proceeds to SA14 to determine whether or not a big hit has occurred. Based on the fact that the display result of the variable display device 4 (see FIG. 1) becomes predetermined specific identification information (for example, “777”), a big hit occurs, and a determination of YES is made by SA14 and SA1 is determined.
Go to 5 and after the score is added with "+ m", SA1
Proceed to 6. This “m” is a score of a predetermined size given based on the occurrence of a big hit. If the score is “0” or less even if a big hit occurs, the player uses the state of the big hit. This is a score that is added in order to prevent inconvenience that a player cannot play a ball game. therefore,
It is desirable that the score be the minimum size required to enable a ball game in which the big hit state is fully utilized. Note that the SA15 gives a score of a size necessary for enabling a ball game to effectively utilize the specific game state on condition that there is a detection output of the specific game state detection means. An application unit is configured. SA
If it is determined at 14 that no big hit has occurred, a NO determination is made, the process proceeds to SA16, and a determination is made as to whether or not the score is “0”. Score of "0" in SA16
If it is determined that it is not, the process proceeds to SA17, and it is determined whether or not the ball is to be stopped. If it is determined that the ball is to be stopped, the process proceeds to SA19, and the ball feeding is deactivated. By this processing, the pachinko ball is not supplied to the hit ball firing position, and the game cannot be continued. Next, the process proceeds to SA20, in which the final score is determined and output to the R / W CPU, followed by terminating the program. The R / W CPU receives the information including the final score transmitted based on SA20, rewrites the current card score to the received final score, and then ejects the card. In SA17, if it is determined that it is not a stop,
Proceeding to SA18, it is determined whether or not the payment operation sensor is ON by pressing the payment button 28 (see FIG. 1).
If it is determined to be ON, proceed to SA19, and
After the same processing as when S is determined, the program ends. If it is determined in SA18 that the settlement operation sensor has not been turned ON, the processing after SA6 is performed again. On the other hand, if the score is “0” in SA16,
Then, the process proceeds to SA21, in which the ball feeding is deactivated and the game cannot be continued, and the process proceeds to SA22, where the timer is set. Then, the process proceeds to SA23, where it is determined whether or not the winning ball sensor is ON. If the sensor is ON, the process proceeds to SA11, where the addition process of “+ n” is performed, and then the processes after SA12 are performed. . If it is determined in SA23 that the winning ball sensor is not ON, the process proceeds to SA24, it is determined whether the foul ball sensor is ON, and if it is ON, the process proceeds to SA13 and the score is After the addition process of "+1" is performed, the processes after SA14 are performed. If it is determined in SA24 that the foul ball sensor is not ON, the process proceeds to SA25, and a determination is made as to whether or not a big hit has occurred.If it is determined that a big hit has occurred, the process proceeds to SA15 to score. After the addition processing of "+ m" is performed, the processing after SA16 is performed. If no big hit has occurred in SA25, the process proceeds to SA26, and it is determined whether the timer set by SA22 has expired. If not, the processes from SA23 to SA25 are repeated until the timer ends. . If the timer has expired in SA26, the process proceeds to SA27.
Although the pachinko ball is already in a state where it cannot be fired and fired by the SA21, the SA23 to SA25
The reason why the judgment of
After the pachinko ball is in a state in which it cannot be fired and fired, a prize or a jackpot based on the remaining ball remaining in the game area and the occurrence of a foul ball are determined, and a game control based on each is performed. This is to prevent the player from being dissatisfied. At SA27, it is determined whether or not the variable display has been completed. If not, the processes from SA23 to SA26 are repeated until the variable display is completed. The reason is that there is a possibility that specific identification information (for example, “777”) is established until the variable display is completed and a big hit may occur, in which case the SA25 and SA
This is because the addition processing of “+ m” is performed based on No. 15 so that the player is not dissatisfied. In particular, such processing is performed by adjusting the gauge or the nail so that the winning winning opening can be easily won in order to increase the number of variable display times, and then winning the starting winning opening in order to balance the whole ball. This is an effective process in a ball game machine in which the score added to the player's possession is reduced as compared to other winning ports. In this way, even when the score becomes 0, the score 0 is not fixed until the variable display ends (the start memory is lost and the motors are all stopped). After the timer expires, the check for the winning prize ball and the foul ball may be terminated even before the variable display is terminated. If the variable display has been completed in SA27, the process proceeds to SA28 and the score “0”
Is determined, output to the R / W CPU, and the program ends. In the R / W CPU, the score of the card is set to “0” based on the information including the score “0” transmitted based on SA28.
After rewriting the card, eject the card.

FIG. 6A and FIG. 6B are flowcharts for explaining game control. FIG. 6B is an interrupt program for performing interrupt control on the program of FIG. 6A, and is executed at predetermined time intervals (for example, every 4 msec). The operation of the interrupt program shown in FIG. 6B is as follows.
It is determined whether or not is turned on. If not, the program ends. When the ball hit into the game area wins the winning opening 14a to 14c (see FIG. 1), a determination of YES is made in SB1, and the process proceeds to SB2 to determine whether the starting memory counter has reached the upper limit value. If it is determined that the upper limit has not yet been reached, the process proceeds to SB3, where the process of adding +1 to the start storage counter is performed, the program ends, and the start storage counter reaches the upper limit in SB2. If so, the program ends.

The upper limit value of the start storage counter is set to, for example, "4". If the start storage counter has already reached this upper limit value, no matter how much a start winning is generated, no further addition processing of the start storage counter is performed.

The operation of the program shown in FIG. 6A is as follows. First, SB4 determines whether or not the start storage counter is "0", and if it is determined to be "0", the process of SB4 is repeated. . If it is determined in SB4 that the start storage counter is not "0", the process proceeds to SB5, in which a process of subtracting "-1" from the start storage counter is performed, and the process proceeds to SB6 to perform a process of turning on the drum motors A to C. Each drum 43a-4
After the rotation of 3c (see FIG. 3) is started, the process proceeds to SB7 to determine whether or not the stop condition is satisfied. If not, the determination of SB7 is repeated to rotate the drum. Is continued. When the stop condition is satisfied, a determination of YES is made in SB7, the process proceeds to SB8, and the drum motors A to C
Are sequentially turned OFF, the respective drums 43a to 43c are controlled to stop, and the process proceeds to SB9. In SB9, the symbols displayed on each drum after the stop are determined. After that, proceed to SB10 and SB9
It is determined whether or not the result of the symbol determination is a big hit. If it is determined that the big hit is not a big hit, the process proceeds to SB11, and after the loss display time has elapsed, the processes after SB4 are performed again. The reason for performing the process by SB11 is to keep the drum in a stopped state for a predetermined period of time so that the player can recognize that it has missed. In SB10,
If it is determined to be a big hit, proceed to SB12 to allow the waiting time before opening to elapse, then proceed to SB13, set the opening time, set the opening counter to "+1", and turn on the solenoid.
Let it. The reason for performing the process by the SB12 is that after a predetermined identification information (for example, “777”) is established, a predetermined time elapses to control the opening of the variable prize ball device. This is to allow the player to switch to the hitting ball operation aiming at the variable winning ball device and to amplify the player's expectation during a predetermined waiting time. The SB10 constitutes a specific game state detecting means for detecting that a specific game state determined so that the variable winning ball device can be set to the first state has occurred. Further, the SB 13 constitutes drive control means for driving and controlling the variable winning ball device to the first state based on the detection output of the specific game state detection means. After the processing of SB13, the process proceeds to SB14, where it is determined whether or not the specific winning ball detection unit (VSW) is ON. If it is determined that the specific winning ball detection unit (VSW) is ON, the process proceeds to SB15 and the opening counter is counted. It is determined whether or not the upper limit has been reached. If the upper limit has not yet been reached, the process proceeds to SB16. The opening counter is incremented by "1" each time the process of SB13 is performed and cleared by SB25 described later. For example, in this embodiment, "10" is set as the upper limit.
In SB16, after setting the V winning flag, the process proceeds to SB17. If it is determined in SB14 that the VSW is not ON, the process proceeds to SB17 without performing the processing of SB15 and SB16. The process also proceeds to SB17 when it is determined at SB15 that the opening counter has reached the upper limit value. In SB17, it is determined whether or not the winning ball detector (count SW) is ON. If the count SW is not ON, the process proceeds to SB20.
If it is determined in SB17 that the count SW is ON, the process proceeds to SB18, after performing the addition processing of the winning number counter of "+1", and then proceeds to SB19 to determine whether the winning number counter has reached the upper limit value. A determination is made as to whether or not it is. In SB19, if the winning number counter has not yet reached the upper limit, the process proceeds to SB20, and it is determined whether the opening time has ended.If not, the process returns to SB14,
The processing after SB14 is performed. If the winning number counter has reached the upper limit in SB19 or if it is determined in SB20 that the opening time has ended, the process proceeds to SB21,
Turn off the solenoid and close the variable winning ball device.
The upper limit of the winning number counter is set to, for example, "10", and the closing time is set to, for example, 30 seconds. In other words, the first variable prize ball device based on the big hit
Is ended when a predetermined number (for example, 10) of pachinko balls is won or a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) elapses, whichever is earlier. Next, SB
Proceeding to S22, after performing the processing for elapse of the V reception waiting time, proceeding to SB23, it is determined whether or not the V winning flag is set, and if it is determined that the V winning flag is set, , To SB24, clears the V winning flag, clears the winning number counter, and then performs the processing after SB13 again. If it is determined that the V winning flag is not set, proceeds to SB25, After clearing the counter and clearing the winning number counter, the processing after SB4 is performed again. In the present embodiment, the predetermined score is unconditionally added due to the occurrence of the big hit. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the predetermined score is added only when the possessed point is less than the predetermined value. You may. Further, the added score may be subtracted from the player's points increased by the winning of the variable winning ball device thereafter. That is, when the score exceeds a predetermined value, the added amount may be subtracted from the score. Alternatively, the prize may be won until the score generated by winning the variable prize ball device reaches the added score. However, it may not be added to the score of the player. In the present embodiment, the player can play a game by hitting a ball within the range of the score based on the insertion of a card or the like. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the score is “0”. Although the game can be performed by firing a hit ball in the state of, in the game in the state of the score “0”, no score may be given based on a prize or the like.

FIG. 7 is an overall rear view of a pachinko gaming machine showing a second embodiment of the present invention. The pachinko gaming machine 200 shown in the second embodiment pays out prize balls based on the occurrence of a big hit when a big hit occurs. That is, the fifth
When it is determined that a big hit has occurred due to SA14 or SA25 shown in the figure, the prize ball payout device 100 is operated based on the result, and the prize ball is placed on a hitting ball supply plate (not shown) provided on the front of the game board. It is paid out. Prize ball payout device 10
The prize ball payout motor 101 has a built-in prize ball payout motor 101, and is configured to pay out pachinko balls one by one to the prize ball discharge passage 102 side by using the driving force of the prize ball payout motor 101. The prize ball dispensing apparatus 100 provides a player with a required amount of game media in order to enable the player to perform a ball game using the specific game state effectively, provided that the detection output of the specific game state detection means is provided. Is provided. In the above embodiment, the game medium providing means pays out a prize ball. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and in a card type ball game machine, a predetermined score is recorded due to occurrence of a big hit. A new card may be paid out to the player. In addition, the first and second
In the embodiment, a point or a prize ball is paid out when a big hit occurs. However, the present invention is not limited to this.
It may pay out coins or money. Further, in the present embodiment, the game content of the fever type ball game machine is shown, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the game content may be of a Hikoki type ball game machine.

[Effects of the Invention] According to the invention according to the first aspect, a game medium is given to a player based on satisfaction of a predetermined condition including generation of a specific game state, so that a game can be played when a specific game state occurs. Even when there is no or little media, a ball game machine can be provided which enables a player to effectively utilize a specific game state without adding a game medium and acquire a game value.

According to the invention according to the second aspect, a score of a predetermined size is given to the player based on the satisfaction of the predetermined condition including the occurrence of the specific game state, so that the score is obtained when the specific game state occurs. Even if there is no or little, the player can acquire the game value by effectively utilizing the specific game state without adding a score. Also, unlike the mechanical release of the game medium, etc., the scoring can be achieved by an electric operation, so that the mechanical operation part can be reduced accordingly.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is an overall front view showing a pachinko gaming machine as an example of a ball game machine of the present invention, FIG. 2 is an overall rear view showing a partial internal structure of the pachinko gaming machine, and FIG. 3 is a variable display device. 4 is a cross-sectional view showing the internal structure of the microcomputer 4, FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing the circuit of the microcomputer 50 and various devices connected to the microcomputer 50, and FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing an insertion card used in the control circuit shown in FIG. 6A and 6B are flow charts for explaining the control operation of the recorded score, FIGS. 6A and 6B are flow charts for explaining the game control, and FIG. 7 is a pachinko game machine showing a second embodiment of the present invention. It is a whole rear view. In the figure, 4 is a variable display device, 8 is a variable prize ball device,
10 is a special winning opening, 20 is a score indicator, 22 is a hit ball supply device,
23 is a feed ball detector, 24 is a foul ball detector, 27 is a card
R / W device, 28 is a settlement button, 50 is a microcomputer, 7 is a microcomputer for controlling card R / W, 100 is a prize ball payout device, 101 is a prize ball payout motor, and 102 is a prize ball discharge passage. In the drawings, the same reference numerals indicate the same or corresponding parts.

Claims (4)

(57) [Claims] 1. A ball game machine capable of playing a ball game using a predetermined game medium, comprising: a game area formed on a front face of a game board; and a game area provided in the game area. Winning ball device that can be changed between a first state that is advantageous to the player and a second state that is disadvantageous to the player, and a specification determined so that the variable winning ball device can be brought into the first state. Specific game state detection means for detecting that a game state has occurred; control means for controlling the variable winning ball device to the first state when a detection output of the specific game state detection means is provided; Game medium providing means for providing a player with a required amount of game medium to enable a ball game that effectively utilizes the specific game state on condition that the detection output of the game state detecting means is provided. Ball game, characterized by that . 2. Subtracting the amount of the game medium provided by the game medium providing means accompanying the occurrence of the specific game state from the payout amount of the game medium to be paid out with the subsequent winning. The ball game machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: 3. A ball-and-ball game machine in which a game is played by repeatedly inserting an enclosed ball into a game area using a score given on condition that a value medium having a predetermined value is inserted. A variable winning prize ball device provided in the game area and capable of changing between a first state advantageous to the player and a second state unfavorable to the player; and A specific game state detection means characterized by the occurrence of a specific game state determined to be able to be in a state, and the variable winning prize ball device when there is a detection output of the specific game state detection means. Control means for controlling to the first state, and a size necessary for enabling a player to perform a ball game effectively utilizing the specific game state on condition that there is a detection output of the specific game state detection means. Gives score And a scoring means. 4. The method according to claim 1, wherein the amount of the score given by the score providing means in accordance with the occurrence of the specific game state is subtracted from the amount of the score given in the subsequent winning. The ball-and-ball game machine according to claim 3.