JP2877905B2 - Gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION (Industrial application field) The present invention includes a variable winning device that can be converted into a first state disadvantageous to a player and a second state advantageous to a player, and is provided in a game area. The present invention relates to a gaming machine that converts a variable winning device to a second state on condition that a winning ball is detected by a winning ball detecting means that detects a winning ball to a specified winning port.

(Prior Art) When a hit ball enters the starting opening and the winning ball is detected by the winning ball detecting means, the variable winning device is operated for a predetermined period of time, or when the winning ball detecting means detects the winning ball, the variable is set. 2. Description of the Related Art There has been known a gaming machine that activates a display device and activates a variable winning device based on the variable display result mode for a predetermined period of time.

(Problems to be Solved by the Invention) However, in the above-described control contents of the gaming machine, there is no change during the operation of the variable winning device, so that it cannot be said that the player is given a sufficient interest. Was.

Further, in recent years, a large number of winning balls have been generated in a short period of time, and a gaming machine that allows a player to acquire a large number of winning balls in a short period of time has been gaining in popularity.

However, in order to give players a large amount of prize balls in a short time,
In order to maintain the profit balance between a player who can operate a game store and the game store, there must be a state where the game store obtains a large amount of collected balls. In such a state, the player may collect all the prize balls once obtained at the game store side, thereby increasing the player's dissatisfaction.

(Means for Solving the Problems) The present invention has been proposed in view of the above, and has a variable winning device (5) that can be converted into a first state that is disadvantageous to a player and a second state that is advantageous to a player. And first prize ball detecting means (for example, a start switch 8) for detecting a prize ball to a first specific prize port provided in the game area, and detection of a prize ball by the first prize ball detecting means. A variable winning device control means (for example, an opening control device) for controlling the conversion of the variable winning device to the second state, and a variable display device (4) capable of variably displaying a plurality of identification information; Second prize ball detecting means (for example, specific switches 9a and 9b) for detecting a prize ball to a second specific prize port provided in the game area, and detection of a prize ball by the second prize ball detection means The variable display of the variable display device is started based on Based on the special identification information stopped and displayed on the basis of the fixed variable display stop condition, a special game state generating means (for example, a hit determination means, etc.) for generating a special game state more advantageous to the player than the normal game state, In the gaming machine provided (for example, a pachinko machine or the like), the variable winning device control means changes the control time related to the conversion of the variable winning device to the second state (for example, opening control means, No.
26 (A) (Steps 12.08 to 12.10, etc.), and the control time changing means adjusts the control time of the variable prize device to the second state in association with the occurrence of the special game state by a normal first time. From a predetermined time (for example, 0.5 seconds) to a second predetermined time (for example, 6 seconds) longer than the normal first predetermined time.

(Operation) On the condition that the first prize ball detecting means for detecting a prize ball to a first specific prize hole provided in the game area detects the prize ball, the variable prize device control means controls the variable prize device to the player. Control to the second state which is advantageous to

The variable display device starts variably displaying a plurality of identification information on the variable display device based on the detection of a winning ball by the second winning ball detecting means for detecting a winning ball to a second specific winning opening provided in the game area. Based on the special identification information stopped and displayed based on the variable display stop state, the special game state generating means generates a special game state.

By the control time changing means included in the variable prize device control means, the variable prize device is set in a second state advantageous to the player on condition that the first prize ball detection means detects a prize ball in connection with the occurrence of the special game state. Conversion control time is usually the first
Is changed to a second predetermined time longer than the predetermined time.

(Example) Hereinafter, an example of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

In FIG. 1, on the surface of the game board 1 of the pachinko machine,
A variable display device 4 capable of displaying a plurality of symbols is provided substantially at the center of the game section 3 surrounded by the guide rail 2, and a variable winning device 5 is provided below the variable display device 4.

Below the variable prize device 5 of the gaming section 3, a starting opening 6 for driving the variable prize device 5 is provided at the center, and a variable display device 4 is provided at the left and right.
Are provided, the start switch 8 for detecting a winning ball is provided in the starting port 6, and the specific switches 9a and 9b for detecting a winning ball are provided in the specific winning ports 7a and 7b. (First
See Figure 1).

10 is a general winning opening as a general winning opening provided above the gaming section 3; 11a, 11b, 12a, and 12b are a middle winning opening and a tulip-style sleeve winning opening also provided on the left, right, up and down of the gaming section 3;
13a to 13f are rolling guide members such as windmills, 14 is an out port, 15a,
15b is a game lamp. Most of the game nails in the game section 3 are not shown.

Below the game board 1, as shown in FIG. 2, a front plate 16 has a pachinko ball supply tray 17, a receiving tray 18, and an operation section 19 of a hitting and firing apparatus.
Is arranged, and the hit ball that has entered the hit ball launching device from the supply tray 17 is guided by the guide rail 2 and enters the gaming section 3. Above the front frame 16, an operation state display device 20 described later is provided.
Is arranged.

The variable display device 4 and the variable winning device 5 are provided on a common board 21 as shown in FIGS. 3 to 7, and are mounted on the surface of the game board 1 via the common board 21.

The variable display device 4 includes a common substrate as shown in FIGS.
Three sets of LEDs for displaying symbols such as numbers on the left, center, and right from the back side through the display board 22 on the window formed at the top of 21
(7-segment LED) Variable display unit 24 having 23a, 23b, 23c
The storage number display LED 25 is disposed directly below the window via the display substrate 22. Also, the common substrate 21
An armor portion 26 is formed on the front surface of the armature from the top of the window to the left and right to block the passage of a hit ball.

The variable display device 4 starts when the hit ball is hit in the specific winning opening 7a, 7b, and starts, that is, the symbols of the left, middle, and right LEDs 23a, 23b, and 23c of the variable display portion 24 are converted and displayed according to the winning. After a predetermined time has elapsed, the LED 23 of the variable display section 24
For example, the conversion is stopped in order from the left side of a, 23b, 23c, and if the combination of the display symbols at the time of stopping these LEDs 23a, 23b, 23c becomes a predetermined winning combination, a special game mode described later is generated according to the winning. . This hit occurs with a probability based on the random number of the control device 70. Fig. 8 shows each LED 23a, 23b, 2
The example of the display symbol of 3c is shown.

The stored number display LED 25 displays the unprocessed number of the balls that have won the specific winning openings 7a and 7b, for which the variable display device 4 has not been converted yet. Up to three lights. The LED 27 disposed behind the armor 26 is a decoration LED.

The variable winning device 5 includes a common substrate as shown in FIGS.
An opening 28 serving as a winning opening is formed in the lower center of the recess 21. A recess 29 is formed at the rear of the opening 28. The recess 29 is inclined backward and downward, and the opening 28 does not accept a hit ball in a closed state (a disadvantageous first state). The opening / closing door 30 that can be converted into an open state (a profitable second state) that can easily receive a hit ball is provided.

The opening / closing door 30 is supported by freely inserting and closing the base hinge pin 31 into a hole 32 at the lower side of the side wall of the concave chamber 29, and a pin 34 of a lever 33 provided near one hinge pin 31 is connected to the concave chamber 29.
The drive arm 38 attached to the lower end of the rod 37 of the solenoid 36 is engaged with the pin 34 from the rear through the arc hole 35 formed on the side surface of the solenoid 36. The solenoid 36 is supported by a motor board 39 mounted behind the common board 21.

When the solenoid 36 is not energized, the drive arm 38 is at the lower position due to the weight of the rod 37 and the drive arm 38 and the urging force of the spring, and the opening / closing door 30 closes the opening 28 via the pin 34 and the lever 33. Have maintained. When the solenoid 36 is energized, the drive arm 38 moves upward and the pin 34,
The lever 33 is raised, the opening / closing door 30 is rotated forward by a predetermined angle, and the opening 28 is opened.

When the hit ball wins in the starting port 6, the solenoid 36
It is energized (turned on) for a predetermined time in accordance with a signal from the control device 70.

A gate 40 for changing the winning rate of the variable winning device 5 is provided on the front surface of the common substrate 21 so as to surround the opening 28 of the variable winning device 5.

In the gate 40, slide portions 42 a and 42 b formed symmetrically at both ends of the bar 41 are located on the left and right sides of the opening 28, and are attached to arms 44 penetrating through elongated holes 43 provided in the common substrate 21. Each of the slide portions 42a and 42b has an outer surface and an upper surface, and the upper surface is formed to be inclined downward inward corresponding to the left and right lower surfaces of the armor portion 26, and the bar 41 has a predetermined gap between the common substrate 21 and the bar 41. It is formed on the front surface of the slide portions 42a and 42b to keep it.

Both arms 44 are provided with link plates 45 behind the concave chamber 29.
A drive pin 49 eccentrically projecting from a rotary plate 48 attached to a motor 47 is engaged with an elongated hole 46 provided in a link plate 45. The link plate 45 is supported so as to be slidable only in the vertical direction via a guide hole 50 in a direction orthogonal to the long hole 46, and the motor 47 is installed on the back surface of the motor board 39.

The motor 47 is driven in the forward and reverse directions in accordance with a signal from the control device 70. The rotating plate 48 is formed in a semi-circular plate, and a motor control switch 51 for detecting the position of the rotating plate 48 from the cut edge thereof and instructing the forward and reverse rotations of the motor 47 is formed on the side of the rotating plate 48. Will be installed.

When the rotation plate 48 is at the upper position (normal position) as shown in FIG.
44 is held at a predetermined height with the armature portion 26 and the slide portions 42a and 42b.
The flow path 52 to the side is narrowed to a predetermined width. When the motor 47 is rotated forward from this state, the gate 40 is lowered together with the link plate 45 and the arm 44 via the drive pin 49 of the rotating plate 48, and when the rotating plate 48 comes down as shown in FIG. When the motor 47 is stopped, the gate 40 is at a predetermined low position,
In this position, the flow path 52 between the armor section 26 and the slide sections 42a, 42b is expanded to a predetermined width. Further, when the motor 47 is reversed from this state, the gate 40 moves up together with the link plate 45 and the arm 44 via the drive pin 49 of the rotating plate 48, and when the motor 47 is stopped when the rotating plate 48 comes upward, Then, the gate 40 returns to the original high position, and the flow path 52 between the armor portion 26 and the slide portions 42a, 42b is returned to the original width.

The bar 41 of the gate 40 is formed so as not to interfere with the door 30 driven to open and close regardless of the position of the gate 40.

As shown in FIGS. 2 and 9, the operation state display device 20 has a matrix type operation state display LED 54 capable of displaying characters, numerals, and the like at the center of a substrate 53 attached to the front frame 16, and special game Special mode lamp 55 that flashes when the mode occurs
, And display covers 56 and 67 are attached to the LED 54 and the lamp 55 via an integral protection frame 58. 59 and 60 are wiring outlets.

The operation state display device 20 may be integrated into the game board 1, the supply tray 17, or the like.

FIG. 10 shows a back mechanism of the game board 1. 61 is a prize ball tank for storing prize balls of a prize ball discharge device, and 62 is a prize ball tank.
A ball guide rail for aligning and flowing down the prize ball guided from 61 to the ball ball, 63 is a discharge gutter for guiding the prize ball from the ball ball to the supply tray 17 on the lower front surface of the game board 1 at the time of the prize ball, and 64 is a catch tray 18 etc. A prize ball box to be connected, 65 is a motor of the hit ball firing device, and 66 is a firing rod.

70 is a variable display device 4, a variable winning device 5, each LED2
5, 54, and a control device for controlling each electric device such as each lamp 15a, 15b, 55. Each electric device is connected to an input / output terminal of the control device 70 via a wiring, and a power cord 71 of the control device 70 is connected to an external power supply from a terminal base 72 provided on an upper portion of the back mechanism.

FIG. 11 shows a block configuration of a control system.The control device 70 is composed of a microcomputer including a CPU 73, a ROM 74, a RAM 75, a buffer gate, an output port, and the like.
The program data defined in M74 and the start switch 8 (start SW) of the start port 6 and the specific switch 9 of the specific winning ports 7a and 7b
a, 9b (specific SW), the motor control switch 51 (motor SW) of the gate 40, and the like.
D23a, 23b, 23c (LEDA, B, C), stored number display LED 25, solenoid 36 of variable winning device 5, motor 47 of gate 40, lamps 15a, 15b, 55, operation state display LED 54, etc. are controlled. 76
Is a sound generator, and 77 is a speaker.

Further, the control device 70 is provided with a probability setting device 80 for setting the display probability of the variable display device 4, that is, the occurrence probability of the special game mode.

The probability setting device 80 is a case of the control device 70 as shown in FIG.
It is arranged on the back of 81, and the pin from the small hole 82 provided in the case 81
A setting switch 85 (setting switch) that is turned on when the 83 is inserted and the setting button 84 is pressed, and a 7-segment LED that is arranged on the surface of the case 81 and whose display is controlled based on the ON signal of the setting switch 85 And a setting display section 86.

When the power of the control device 70 is turned on while pressing the setting button 84, the setting display section 86 blinks. When the setting button 84 is pressed as it is, the setting display section 86 displays the numerical value by one, and then turns off the power. Thereafter, when the power is turned on again, data corresponding to the numerical value (set value) displayed on the setting display section 86 is stored as a random number in the RAM 75 of the control device 70. After this storage, the setting display section 86 is turned off.

The hit random number value corresponds to a specific value in the random numbers generated by the control device 70. In this case, for example, when the numerical value displayed on the setting display unit 86 is 1, the probability of occurrence of the special game mode is 1/240, and 1/230 for the time, 1/225 for the same 3, and 4 for the same
In the case of, it is determined to be 1/215, in the case of 5, 1/210, and in the case of 6, 1/200.

Also, when the setting button 84 is pressed during normal times (the power of the control device 70 is on), the preset numerical value is displayed on the setting display unit 86, and when the setting button 84 is pressed again, the setting display unit 86 is turned off. You.

By the way, based on a signal sent from a management device (not shown) installed in a pachinko parlor, the control device 70 disables the probability setting by the probability setting device 80 when the power of the management device is on, The probability can be set only when is off.

The setting button 84 and the setting switch 8 of the probability setting device 80
5. The setting display section 86 and the like may not be provided in the control device 70, but may be provided in another position of the back mechanism using a dedicated case, or may be attached to another device.

Also, a backup battery 87 is provided so that the stored value of the RAM 75 does not disappear due to power interruption or the like, and the power of the RAM 75 is switched to the backup battery 87 when the power supply voltage falls below a predetermined value. Has become. Reference numeral 88 denotes an insulating sheet that is sandwiched between the backup battery 87 and the cover 89 at the time of manufacturing, and is used to prevent consumption of the battery 87 by being pulled out when installed in a pachinko parlor. However, R75 with a capacitor or battery in RAM75
AM or EEPROM may be provided.

Next, the contents of the control will be described based on the flowcharts of FIGS. 13 to 17 (A) and (B).

First, when the power of the control device 70 is turned on, the main routine and the interrupt routine start, and the I / O port and the RAM are started.
Are initialized (0.01, 0.12 to 0.15 in FIG. 13). At this time, when the power of the management device (installed in the pachinko parlor) is off, the setting button 84 of the probability setting device 80 is pressed, and the setting SW is set. When the power of the control device 70 is turned on while turning on, the setting switch flag and the setting flag are raised and the setting display section 86 blinks,
It is possible to set and change the occurrence probability of the winning, that is, the special game mode.

When the setting button 84 is pressed in this state, the numerical value displayed on the setting display unit 86 is incremented by one. After a predetermined numerical value is selected, the power of the control device 70 is turned off, and the power is further turned on. The random numbers (1 to 6) corresponding to the numerical values displayed in the section 86 are stored in the RAM, and the setting display section 86 is turned off (0.02 to 0.11 in FIG. 13, 2.09 to 2.1 in FIG. 15).
Five).

As described above, by operating the setting button 84 of the probability setting device 80 and operating the power supply of the control device 70, the occurrence probability of the special game mode can be freely and easily set and changed while watching the display on the setting display section 86. Also, in this case, the probability of occurrence can be set and changed only when the power of the management device of the pachinko parlor is off, so that the pachinko parlor where the power of the pachinko parlor is turned on is illegally opened. Changing the occurrence probability can be prevented.

Incidentally, the occurrence probability of the special game mode is, for example, the setting display unit 86
Is 1/240 when the display value (setting value) is 1, 1/23 when it is 2.
When it is 0, 6, it is 1/200.

Then, when the game is started, it is determined whether or not the hit ball has won the starting port 6 or the specific winning ports 7a and 7b, that is, whether or not the starting SW or the specific SW has been turned on in the interrupt processing.

Here, when the start SW is turned on, the solenoid 36 of the variable winning device 5 is turned on for a predetermined time (for example, 6 seconds) in accordance with the turning on, and the opening / closing door 30 of the variable winning device 5 is easy to accept a hit ball for a predetermined time from the closed state. It is released to the open state (see 2.
07,2.08).

On the other hand, when the specific SW is turned on, the number of times the switch is turned on is stored up to four times, and the stored number display LED 25 of the variable display device 4 is turned on by the number corresponding to the stored number (unprocessed number), and the game processing is performed. (2.03-2.05 in FIG. 15, 0.15-0.17 in FIG. 13).

In the interruption process, when the specific SW is turned on, the value of the generated random number is read, and a display symbol when the LEDs A, B, and C of the variable display device 4 are stopped is selected. In addition, timer updating and output processing in the main routine are also performed (206, 2.20, 2.16 to 2.19 in FIG. 15).

When the game processing is started, the number of ON states of the specific SW is decremented by one as shown in FIGS.
Rotation (conversion display) of DA, B, C is started, and operation status display LE
The word “Rotating” is displayed on D54, and the game lamp 15a, 1
5b lights up, and a sound indicating that rotation is in progress is output (4.
01 to 4.05).

Next, based on the value of the random number read in the interrupt processing,
It is determined whether it is a hit. At this time, if the value of the read random number is different from the set random number value in the RAM, the game is lost, and if the read random number matches the random number value, the game is a win (4.06 to 4.17).

The hit is relatively less likely to occur when the setting value is smaller, and relatively more likely to occur when the setting value is larger.

In the case of a loss, the LEDs A, B, and C of the variable display device 4 are used.
Loss symbol is selected as the stop symbol, and after the elapse of the automatic stop time, the LEDs A, B, C are stopped at the loss symbol, the game lamps 15a, 15b are turned off, a buzz sound is output, and the operation state display LED 54 A message or the like is usually displayed (4.19 to 4.22, 4.37 to 4.40).

On the other hand, in the case of a hit, the LED of the variable display device 4
The winning symbol (for example, 7,7,7) is selected as the stop symbol for A, B, C, and after the elapse of the automatic stop time, the winning symbol is displayed on the LEDs A, B, C, and it switches according to the occurrence of the winning It is determined whether or not a special game mode has occurred according to the special mode flag (4.18, 4.20 to 4.23).

That is, if a hit occurs when the special mode flag is "0", "1" indicating the occurrence of the special game mode is set in the special mode flag, and the characters "special mode" are displayed on the operation state display LED 54, and the special mode is displayed. The lamp 55 flashes, and a hit sound or the like in the special mode is output. Then, the motor 47 of the gate 40 located on the front of the variable winning device 5 is driven in the normal rotation direction and descends from a predetermined high position of the gate 40 to a predetermined low position, and according to the signal of the motor SW, the motor 47 is driven. Is stopped (4.24 to 4.30).

Thereby, the flow path 52 between the armor portion 26 above the gate 40 and the slide portions 42a, 42b of the gate 40 is expanded to a predetermined width,
It becomes a special game mode.

On the other hand, when the special mode flag = “1”, that is, when a hit occurs during the special game mode, the special mode flag is returned to “0” and the special mode lamp 55 is turned off. Next, the motor 47 of the gate 40 is driven in the reverse direction according to the signal of the motor SW, the gate 40 is returned from the predetermined low position to the original high position, the hitting sound is stopped, and the operation state display LE
D54 is returned to the normal display (4.31 to 4.36, 4.40).

Thereby, the flow path 52 between the armor portion 26 above the gate 40 and the slide members 42a, 42b of the gate 40 is returned to the original width,
The special game mode disappears.

FIG. 18 shows each control in a function-specific block. When the setting SW and the power supply are operated (when the management device is turned off), the setting value setting means sets the setting value to the setting display section by operating the setting switch and the power supply. And the winning random value selection means selects and sets the winning random value (1 to 6) corresponding to the set value.

When the game starts and the specific SW is turned on, the winning storage control means displays the stored value on the stored number display LED, and the operation timing control means displays each of the LEDs A, The display of B and C is converted, and at the same time, the random number generated by the random number generation unit is written into the random number storage unit, and the written random number is compared with the random number value per set by the random number determination unit.

In the case of a hit, the winning symbol selected by the symbol generating means is sent to each display comparing means in the case of a loss, and the lost symbol is sent to each display comparing means.
Stop DA, B, C at the corresponding symbol.

Then, in the case of a hit, the special mode control means determines whether or not a special game mode has occurred based on the determination of the hit determination means, and in the case of occurrence, the special mode control means and the gate control means have the special mode lamp and the motor. The gate motor is driven in response to the detection of the SW to execute the special game mode.

On the other hand, when the start SW is turned on during the game, the variable winning device control means drives the solenoid of the variable winning device each time the start SW is turned on, and opens the opening / closing door of the variable winning device for a predetermined time.

The operation state display means is an operation timing control means,
The game lamp is driven based on the signal from the hit determination means, and a predetermined display is provided on the operation state display LED.

Note that the winning random number value is held by the backup battery via the backup control means when the power is turned off.

That is, when a game is started and a hit ball shot into the game section 3 wins the starting port 6, the variable winning device 5 is opened from a closed state for a predetermined time (6 seconds) to an open state which is easy to accept a hit ball for each win. You. During this opening, the ball is hit by the flow path 52 between the armor 26 of the variable display device 4 and the slide members 42a, 42b of the gate 40.
When the ball enters and passes through the flow path 52, the hit ball enters the opening portion 28 from the opening / closing door 30 of the variable winning device 5 as it is and wins.

On the other hand, when the hit ball wins the specific winning opening 7a, 7b, the display of the LEDs A, B, C of the variable display device 4 is rotated based on the winning. If the combination of the display of the LEDs A, B, and C when the rotation is stopped becomes a hit, a special game mode is generated according to the hit.

For this reason, if the winning opening 6 is won, whether the hit ball enters the flow path 52 and wins the variable winning device 5 that is being opened well, and if the specific winning opening 7a, 7b is won, the variable display device 4 Expectations for whether or not the combination of the display after the rotation is a hit and the special game mode occurs will increase.

In this case, when the variable prize device 5 is opened, the gate 40 is located at a predetermined height with respect to the opening of the variable prize device 5 when it is not in the special game mode. Is difficult to enter the flow path 52 because the flow path 52 is narrow, but since the variable winning device 5 is opened for a long time, when the winning rate is small but good luck, several hit balls After entering the flow channel 52, a prize is won in the opening 28.

Therefore, even during a normal game that is not in the special game mode,
The player can play a game while expecting a prize to the starting opening 6 and the specific winning openings 7a and 7b. When the winning opening 6 is won, the variable winning device 5 is opened each time, so that the prize ball acquisition rate is small. While securing the appropriate prize balls, specific winning openings 7a, 7b
, The combination of the display on the variable display device 4
Furthermore, it is possible to enjoy a game while expecting whether or not a special game mode will occur.

Then, when the combination of the displays of the variable display device 4 is a hit and a special game mode occurs, the gate 40 is lowered from a predetermined high position to a predetermined low position, and the armor of the variable display device 4 is moved.
26, the width of the flow path 52 is increased.

For this reason, the hit ball easily enters the flow path 52. In this state, when the hit ball hits the starting port 6 in the same manner as described above, the variable winning device 5 changes from the closed state for a predetermined time (6 seconds) each time the hit ball wins. It is released to an open state that is easy to accept a hit ball.

If a special game mode occurs, a large number of hit balls enter the flow path 52 while the variable winning device 5 is being opened, and the opening / closing door 30 opens the opening.
To win in 28, you can get a lot of prize balls. Further, the winning device 5 is opened each time the winning opening 6 is won. Therefore, if a special game mode occurs, each time the winning opening 6 is won, the prize ball is played while enjoying the special game opened by the variable winning device 5. The game can be played while acquiring enough.

It should be noted that the special game mode disappears when the display combination of the variable display device 4 is hit again after the occurrence.

The game is performed in this manner, and even during a normal game that is not in the special game mode, the variable prize winning device 5 is opened by winning the start opening 6 to obtain a prize ball each time the winning is achieved. In addition, if a player wins the special winning openings 7a and 7b, the player can enjoy playing the game while expecting whether or not a special game mode will be generated from the combination of the displays on the variable display device 4. Then, if a special game mode occurs due to the combination of the displays on the variable display device 4, the starting port 6
The variable prize device 5 is opened each time a prize is won, and the prize winning rate and the prize ball acquisition rate of the variable prize device 5 are increased, so that a sufficient amount of prize balls can be obtained while enjoying a special game.

Thereby, regardless of the normal game and the special game, the player can perform a fun game full of changes, full of expectation and thrill, and high interest in the game can be secured.

However, the display probability of the variable display device 4, that is, the occurrence probability of the special game mode, can be freely and freely operated by operating the setting button 84 of the probability setting device 80 and the power supply of the control device 70 (the power supply of the management device is turned off). Easy to set and change.

For this reason, without changing the winning rate of the special winning openings 7a, 7b by adjusting the nails around the specific winning openings 7a, 7b, the payout rate of the pachinko machine is changed by changing the probability of occurrence of the special game mode. It is easily adjustable. In particular, if the winning ratio and the winning ball acquisition rate of the variable winning device 5 are mechanically changed by the gate 40 or the like in accordance with the game state, the winning ball acquisition ratio may vary depending on the manufacturing accuracy. By changing the probability of occurrence of the special game mode, the overall payout rate can be adjusted.

In addition, since the occurrence probability of the special game mode can be changed, if it is easy to win the hit balls in the specific winning openings 7a and 7b, the variable display device 4 becomes easier to start without increasing the winning rate so much, Interest in games can be sufficiently enhanced. In addition, by periodically changing the probability of occurrence of the special game mode, it is possible to prevent the table selected by the player from being biased.

Also, the occurrence and disappearance of the special game mode is a condition that the combination of the display of the variable display device 4 is a hit,
The extinction condition can also be set as follows.

That is, the variable display device 4 rotates based on the winning of a hit ball into the specific winning openings 7a and 7b. When the number of rotations reaches a certain number, the special game mode disappears. When the number of times the variable winning device 5 is opened satisfies a certain number, the special game mode is extinguished. When a specific symbol appears once or a predetermined number of times on the display of the variable display device 4, the special game mode disappears.

This makes it easier to set and adjust the payout rate.

In addition, the easier it is for the starting ball 6 to win a hit ball, the easier the variable winning device 5 becomes to open. However, a special game mode does not occur in the winning of the starting hole 6,
The degree of freedom in setting is large.

Further, in the embodiment, the variable display device 4 is used as the generating means of the special game mode, but the winning of the hitting ball to the specific winning opening 7a, 7b is not used as the variable display device 4 as the generation condition and the disappearance condition of the special game mode. Is also good. However, in this case, the probability setting device 80 becomes unnecessary.

As a probability setting device 80 of the special game mode, a password input key for inputting a predetermined password as shown in FIG.
90, a key switch 92 operable by a setting key 91 also serving as the front frame 14 of the pachinko machine, a setting display section 93 for displaying a set value, and a setting button 94 for instructing the completion of setting, and a password input. When the password is input by the key 90, the probability can be set. Then, when the setting key 91 is inserted and the key switch 92 is operated, the setting display unit 93 displays the numerical value one by one. After setting
When the setting button 94 is pressed, a random number corresponding to the numerical value may be stored in the RAM of the control device 70.

20 to 29 show another embodiment of the present invention.
As an example of changing the winning rate of the variable prize apparatus 5, that is, the prize ball acquisition rate, instead of providing the gate 40, the opening time of the variable prize apparatus 5 is switched between a normal game and a special game mode. It was done.

The basic structure of the variable winning device 5 and the like is substantially the same as that of the above-described embodiment (see FIGS. 1 to 12).
As shown in FIG. 23 to FIG. 23, drive mechanisms such as the gate 40 and the arm 44, the link plate 45, the rotation plate 48, the motor 47,
The motor control switch 51 and the like become unnecessary.

As shown in FIG. 20, the control device 100 controls the LEDs A, B, and C of the variable display device 4 based on the program data and the detection signals of the starting SW of the starting port 6 and the specific SWs of the special winning ports 7a and 7b. The number display LED 25, the solenoid 36 of the variable winning device 5, the lamps 15a, 15b, 55, the operation state display LED 54, and the like are controlled.

Note that the same reference numerals are given to the same parts as those in the configuration of FIGS. 1 to 12.

Next, control contents will be described with reference to FIGS. 24 to 28 (A) and (B). However, the flow of FIG. 24, FIG. 25, and FIG. 17 is the same as the flow of FIG. 13, FIG. 14, and FIG.

When the main routine and the interrupt routine are started and the game is started, a hit ball is won in the starting port 6 or the special winning ports 7a and 7b in the interrupt processing of FIGS. 26 (A) and (B), and the starting SW is started.
Alternatively, it is determined whether the specific SW has been turned on.

Then, when the start SW is turned on, the opening time of the variable winning device 5 is selected based on a special mode flag indicating whether or not the special game mode is occurring, and the solenoid 36 of the variable opening time variable winning device 5 is activated. Turned on.

That is, when the game is not in the special game mode (special mode flag = “0”), the variable winning device 5 for a predetermined short time (for example, 0.5 seconds)
Is turned on, and the opening / closing door 30 of the variable winning device 5 is turned on.
Is released from the closed state to the open state in which it is easy to receive a hit ball for a predetermined short time. During the occurrence of the special game mode (special mode flag = “1”), the solenoid 36 of the variable winning device 5 is turned on for a predetermined long time (for example, 6 seconds), and the opening / closing door 30 of the variable winning device 5 is closed. The ball is opened and closed so that it can easily receive a hit ball for a predetermined long time (12.07 to 12.10).

On the other hand, when the specific SW is turned on, the number of times that the specific SW is turned on is stored up to four times, the stored number display LED 25 of the variable display device 4 is turned on by the number corresponding to the stored number, and at the same time, FIG. The game processing of B) is started (12.03 to 12.05).

When the game process is started, the number of stored ON of the specific SW is decremented by 1, the rotation of the LEDs A, B, and C of the variable display device 4 is started, and the character "Rotating" is displayed on the operation state display LED 54, and the game is started. The lamps 15a and 15b are turned on, and a sound indicating that the motor is rotating is output (14.01 to 14.05).

Then, at this time, if the value of the random number read in accordance with the storage of the specific SW is different from the set random number value in the set RAM, it becomes a buzz, and if it matches the random number value, it becomes a win (1
4.06 to 14.17). Note that a random number is read in the interrupt processing.

In the case of a loss, the LEDs A, B, and C of the variable display device 4 are stopped in a loss pattern after the elapse of the automatic stop time, the game lamps 15a and 15b are turned off, and the operation state display LED 54 is normally displayed. (14.19-14.22, 14.31-14.34).

On the other hand, in the case of a hit, the LED of the variable display device 4
A, B, and C are stopped at the winning symbol after the elapse of the automatic stop time, and it is determined whether or not a special game mode has occurred according to the special mode flag switched according to the occurrence of the winning (14.18, 14.20-14.23).

In this case, if a hit occurs when the special mode flag is "0", a special game mode is generated, "1" indicating the occurrence is set in the special mode flag, and the operation state display LE
The character of "special mode" is displayed on D54, the special mode lamp 55 flashes, and a hit sound of the special mode is output (14.24 to 14.27).

Also, if the special mode flag = “1”, that is, if a hit occurs during the special game mode, the special game mode disappears, the special mode flag is returned to “0”, the special mode lamp 55 is turned off, and the The sound is stopped and the operation status display LED 54 returns to the normal display (14.28 to 14.30, 14.3)
Four).

FIG. 29 shows each control in a function-specific block. As in the above-described embodiment (see FIG. 18), the probability of occurrence of the special game mode is determined by operating the setting switch and the power supply (when the management device is turned off). ), The set value setting means displays the set value on the setting display section, and the winning random number selecting means selects and sets the winning random number value (1 to 6) corresponding to the set value.

When the game starts and the specific SW is turned on, the winning storage control means displays the stored value on the stored number display LED, and the operation timing control means displays each of the LEDs A, The display of B and C is converted, and at the same time, the random number generated by the random number generation unit is written into the random number storage unit, and the written random number is compared with the random number value per set by the random number determination unit.

In the case of a hit, the winning symbol selected by the symbol generating means is sent to the display comparing means in the case of a loss, and the lost symbol is sent to the display comparing means.
Stop DA, B, C at the corresponding symbol.

Then, in the case of a hit, the special mode control means determines whether or not a special game mode has occurred based on the determination of the hit determination means, and determines whether or not the special game mode has occurred. Select the opening time for. If so, drive the special mode lamp.

On the other hand, when the start SW is turned on during the game, the opening control means drives the solenoid of the variable prize device each time the switch is turned on, and also opens the open / close door of the variable prize device for an open time based on whether or not the special game mode is set.

The operation state display means is an operation timing control means,
The game lamp is driven based on the signal from the hit determination means, and a predetermined display is provided on the operation state display LED.

Note that the winning random number value is held by the backup battery via the backup control means when the power is turned off.

That is, when a ball is hit in the starting port 6, the variable winning device 5 is opened from a closed state to an open state in which the ball can be easily received each time the ball is won. It is opened and is opened for a predetermined long time (6 seconds) when a special game mode occurs.

For this reason, if successful during the opening of the variable winning device 5 during the normal game, several hit balls will be won, and if a special game mode occurs, a large number of hit balls will be won while the variable winning device 5 is opened. Become.

Thus, while expecting a prize at the starting port 6 during a normal game, if the prize is won, the prize ball acquisition rate is small and the prize ball is secured, and if the specific prize port 7a, 7b is won, of course, the special game mode is achieved. A game can be played while expecting occurrence. Then, when the special game mode occurs, the special game in which the variable prize winning device 5 is opened for a long time every time the player wins the starting port 6 can be enjoyed while sufficiently acquiring the prize balls.

In this way, by switching the opening time of the variable winning device 5 between the normal game and the occurrence of the special game mode, it is possible to always perform a varied and entertaining game, and by changing the opening time, the variable winning is achieved. Since the winning ball acquisition rate of the device 5 is changed, the structure is simplified.

When the winning ball of the starting opening 6 is detected, the variable winning device 5 is directly operated by the detection of the winning ball. In this case, the variable winning device 5 is not directly operated. In the same manner as the operation of the gate 40 (the operation is performed based on the result of the conversion display of the variable display device 4), the predetermined variable display device is operated based on the detection of the winning ball of the starting port 6, and the result of the conversion display is performed. Winning device 5 based on
May be activated. In addition, a special game mode is generated on condition that the result of the conversion display of the variable display device 4 is a winning combination, and the opening time of the variable winning device 5 is lengthened. The special game mode may be generated when the result of the conversion display becomes a special winning combination among the winning combinations. Also, of course, the conditions for occurrence and disappearance of the special game mode can be variously set in the same manner as in the above-described embodiment.

FIGS. 30 to 44 show still another embodiment of the present invention. As an example of changing the prize ball acquisition rate in the variable prize winning device 5, a variable prize is obtained between a normal game and a special game mode. This is to change the number of prize balls discharged for winning of the device 5.

The basic structure of the variable prize winning device 5 and the like is substantially the same as that of the second embodiment described above (FIGS. 21 to 23, FIG. 2, FIG. 9, FIG.
In this case, a count switch 152 for detecting a winning ball in the opening 28 of the variable winning device 5 (see FIG. 30).
Is arranged.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 32 and 33, a winning ball processing device 153 and a winning ball discharging device 154 are provided in the winning ball system of the back mechanism of the game board 1.

The winning ball processing device 153 includes a collecting gutter 155 for collecting the pachinko balls flowing from the upper opening, a flow controlling gutter 156 for flowing the pachinko balls one by one at a predetermined speed while aligning the pachinko balls following the collecting gutter 155, and A detection sensor (safe sensor) 157 for detecting a winning ball interposed at the end of the flow gutter 156, and a lead-out gutter 158 for guiding the ball passing through the safe sensor 157 to a collection gutter (not shown);
A guide gutter (not shown) for a prize ball provided on the back surface of the game board 1 is connected to the upper part of the gathering gutter 155.

The winning balls that have won each of the winning ports including the starting port 6, the specific winning ports 7a and 7b, and the variable winning device 5 of the gaming board 1 flow into the collecting gutter 155 from the guide gutter, and smoothly from the collecting gutter 155 at a predetermined speed. At the same time, the passage is detected by the safe sensor 157 and further guided from the outlet gutter 158 to the recovery gutter.

The prize ball discharge device 154 includes a prize ball tank 159 for storing a prize ball.
And two guiding gutters 160 for guiding the prize ball from the prize ball tank 159
And two systems of discharge mechanisms 161a and 161b following the guide gutter 160, and a prize ball discharge gutter 162 and the like for discharging prize balls from the discharge mechanisms 161a and 161b to the supply plate 17 and the like of the front frame 16.

The discharge mechanisms 161a and 161b (only one system is shown in the figure) are provided on both sides of the unit substrate 163, and are respectively provided with inflow gutters 164a and 164b for guiding prize balls from the induction gutter 160, and following the inflow gutters 164a and 164b. Flow control gutters 165a, 165b capable of reducing the ball pressure from the ball and allowing the prize balls to flow at a predetermined speed, and prize ball detectors (discharge sensors) 166a, 166a, interposed in the inclined portions of the flow control gutters 165a, 165b. 166b
And a prize ball discharge stopper mechanism 167a, 167b.

When the solenoids (discharge solenoids) 168a, 168b of the discharge stopper mechanisms 167a, 167b are turned off, the locking claws 169a, 169b enter the flow control gutters 165a, 165b as shown in FIG. The flow is blocked. When the discharge solenoids 168a, 168b are turned on from this state, the locking claws 169a, 169b recede from the flow control gutters 165a, 165b as shown in FIG. 34 (B), and the prize balls are sequentially discharged. The discharge number is counted by the discharge sensors 166a and 166b, and when the discharge solenoids 168a and 168b are turned off, the locking claws 169a and 169b
The prize balls enter 165a and 165b, and the prize balls are prevented from flowing down.

That is, by setting the number of prize balls to be discharged by both discharge mechanisms 161a and 161b, and turning on and off the discharge solenoids 168a and 168b based on this set value and the count value of the discharge sensors 166a and 166b, a predetermined number of Prize balls can be ejected.

The prize balls discharged from the discharge mechanisms 161a and 161b are
It is discharged from the prize ball discharge gutter 162 to the supply plate 17 or the like. Further, in the drawing, reference numeral 170 denotes a ball stopping member which also serves as a ball fly, 171 denotes a lock mechanism for preventing a prize ball from flowing out in the event of a failure, and 172 denotes a prize ball overflow switch. 173 is the prize ball discharge gutter 1
When the ball switch 174 is turned on at a ball drain gutter branched from 62, the inlet portion is opened by the ball drain gate 175.

As shown in FIG. 30, the control device 150 includes the program data and the starting SW of the starting port 6, the specific SW of the specific winning ports 7a and 7b, the count switch 152 (count SW) in the opening 28 of the variable winning apparatus 5, and the like. Based on the detection signal, the variable display device 4
The LEDs A, B, C, the stored number display LED 25, the solenoid 36 of the variable winning device 5, the lamps 15a, 15b, 55, the operation state display LED 54, and the like are controlled.

The prize ball control device 151 for the prize ball processing device 153 and the prize ball discharge device 154 includes a dedicated CPU 176 having a built-in ROM or RAM as shown in FIG. The safe sensor 157 of the winning ball processing device 153 connected to the program data and each of the input / output terminals 179 to 184, which includes a timer transmission circuit 178 and the like, and a winning ball discharging device.
Based on the detection signals of the discharge sensors 165a and 165b (discharge sensors 1 and 2) of the 154, the generated signals from the control device 150, and the call signal, the discharge solenoid 168 of the prize ball discharge device 154
a, 168b (discharge SoL1,2) are controlled. In addition, ball pull-out gate
It also controls the drive of the 175 solenoid and the launching motor of the ball.

Next, the control contents will be described with reference to FIGS. 35 to 39 (A) and (B) and FIGS. 40 to 42. The flow of FIGS. 35 to 39 (A) and (B) is the same as the flow of FIGS. 24 to 28 (A) and (B) except for the interrupt processing, and FIGS. FIG. 42 shows the prize ball control.

When the main routine and the interrupt routine are started and the game is started, a hit ball is won in the starting port 6 or the specific winning ports 7a and 7b in the interrupt processing of FIGS. 37A and 37B, and the starting SW is started.
Alternatively, it is determined whether the specific SW has been turned on.

When the start SW is turned on, the opening / closing door 30 of the variable prize device 5 is kept in a closed state for a predetermined time (for example, 6
Seconds) The ball is released to an open state that is easy to accept a hit ball (22.17,2
2.18).

When a hit ball wins in the open variable winning device 5 during opening, the count SW in the opening 28 of the variable winning device 5 is turned on and the prize ball is ejected. In this case, it is determined whether or not the special game mode is occurring. Counts when there is no special game mode (special mode flag = "0") based on the special motor flag indicating
Each time the SW is turned on, a safe 2 generation signal (to be described later) for reducing the number of prize balls is sent to the prize ball control device 151 (22.07-
22.09).

On the other hand, when the specific switch is turned on, the number of times the switch is turned on is stored up to four times, the stored number display LED 25 of the variable display device 4 is turned on by the number corresponding to the stored number, and at the same time, FIG. The game process of B) starts (22.03 to 22.05).

When the game process is started, the number of stored ON of the specific SW is decremented by 1, the rotation of the LEDs A, B, and C of the variable display device 4 is started, and the character "Rotating" is displayed on the operation state display LED 54, and the game is started. The lamps 15a and 15b are turned on, and a sound indicating that the motor is rotating is output (24.01 to 24.05).

At this time, if the value of the random number read in accordance with the storage of the specific SW is different from the winning random number value in the set RAM, a loss occurs, and if the random number value matches, the winning is achieved (2
4.06-24.17). Note that a random number is read in the interrupt processing.

In the case of a loss, the LEDs A, B, and C of the variable display device 4 are stopped in a loss pattern after the elapse of the automatic stop time, the game lamps 15a and 15b are turned off, and the operation state display LED 54 is normally displayed. (24.19-24.22, 24.31-24.34).

On the other hand, in the case of a hit, the LED of the variable display device 4
A, B, and C are stopped at a winning symbol after the elapse of the automatic stop time, and it is determined whether or not a special game mode has occurred according to a special mode flag that is switched according to the occurrence of the winning (24.18, 24.20-24.23).

In this case, if a hit occurs when the special mode flag is "0", a special game mode is generated, "1" indicating the occurrence is set in the special mode flag, and the operation state display LE
The character of "special mode" is displayed on D54, the special mode lamp 55 flashes, and a special mode hit sound or the like is output (24.24 to 24.27).

If a special mode flag = “1”, that is, if a hit occurs during the special game mode, the special game mode disappears, the special mode flag is returned to “0”, the special mode lamp 55 is turned off, and the hit sound is generated. Is stopped, and the operation status display LED 54 returns to the normal display (24.28 to 24.30, 24.3
Four).

In the prize ball control for discharging the prize balls, the ball is hit in each of the winning ports including the starting port 6, the specific winning ports 7a and 7b, and the variable winning device 5 of the game board 1 in the main routine of FIG. It is determined whether the hit ball that has flowed into the ball processing device 153 has passed the safe sensor and the safe sensor has been turned on, and whether or not the above-described safe 2 generation signal has been sent from the control device 150.

Then, when the safe sensor is turned on, the number of times the safe sensor is turned on is stored. When the safe 2 generation signal is sent, the number of times the safe sensor is received is stored, and the prize ball processing shown in FIG. 41 is started (25.04-2.
5.07).

Note that the ball removal process is performed when the ball removal switch is turned on, and the illegal ejection process is performed when the award ball is illegally ejected or when a failure occurs.

When the prize ball processing is started, for example, "13" is selected as the number of prizes to be discharged, that is, the set number of prize balls when there is only the memory of the safe sensor. For example, “3” is selected as the set number, and at the same time, the storage number of the safe 2 generation signal is decremented by one (2
6.02 to 26.06).

In this case, when the prize ball set number is “13”, the prize ball discharge device 1
As the number of discharges of the 54 discharge mechanisms 161a and 161b, one is set to "7" and the other is set to "6", and when the number of prize balls set is "3", one is set to "3". The other is set to “0”.

Then, the prize ball discharge flag is set based on the memory of the safe sensor, and the discharge process shown in FIG. 42 is started (26.07, 26.01, 26.0
8).

When the discharge process is started, the discharge SoLs 1, 2 are turned on based on the respective discharge numbers of the discharge mechanisms 161a, 161b, the locking claws 169a, 169b are retracted to discharge the prize ball, and each discharge sensor 1 , 2
The discharge balls are counted by, and when the count value matches the corresponding discharge number, each discharge SoL1,2 is turned off, and the locking claw 16
9a and 169b enter and the discharge of the prize ball ends (27.01-2
7.12).

As a result, when the number of award balls set is “13”, the discharging mechanism 1
Seven and six prize balls are discharged from 61a and 161b. Also,
When the prize ball set number is “3”, three prize balls are discharged from one of the discharge mechanisms 161a and 161b, and the other is not driven.

Then, when the discharge is completed, the process returns to the prize ball processing, the storage number of the safe sensor is decremented by 1, and the prize ball discharge flag is returned to "0" (26.09 to 26.11).

As described above, when a hit ball wins in each of the winning ports including the starting port 6, the specific winning ports 7a and 7b, and the variable winning device 5 during the special game mode, thirteen prize balls are discharged for the winning. . On the other hand, when a hit ball is won in the variable winning device 5 when not in the special game mode, three prizes are discharged for the winning.

FIGS. 43 and 44 show each control in a function-specific block. As shown in FIG. 43, similar to the above-described embodiment (see FIG. 29), the occurrence probability of the special game mode is determined by setting SW and power supply. When operated (when the power of the management apparatus is turned off), the set value setting means displays the set value on the setting display section, and the hit random value selecting means selects the hit random value (1 to 6) corresponding to the set value, and sets it. I do.

When the game starts and the specific SW is turned on, the winning storage control means displays the stored value on the stored number display LED, and the operation timing control means displays each of the LEDs A, The display of B and C is converted, and at the same time, the random number generated by the random number generation unit is written into the random number storage unit, and the written random number is compared with the random number value per set by the random number determination unit.

In the case of a hit, the winning symbol selected by the symbol generating means is sent to each display comparing means in the case of a loss, and the lost symbol is sent to each display comparing means.
Stop DA, B, C at the corresponding symbol.

Then, in the case of a hit, the special mode control means determines whether or not a special game mode has occurred based on the determination of the hit determination means. Wait for the count SW to turn on. When the special game mode occurs, the special mode lamp is driven.

On the other hand, when the start switch is turned on during the game, the opening control means drives the solenoid of the variable winning device each time the starting SW is turned on, and opens the opening and closing door of the variable winning device for a predetermined time.

And in this case, when the special game mode is not set, the count SW
Is turned on, the prize ball number switching means outputs a safe 2 generation signal to the prize ball control device each time it is turned on.

The operation state display means is an operation timing control means,
The game lamp is driven based on the signal from the hit determination means, and a predetermined display is performed on the operation state display LED.

Note that the winning random number value is held by the backup battery via the backup control means when the power is turned off.

In the prize ball control, the safe 2 signal storage means for storing the safe 2 generation signal from the prize ball number switching means and the safe signal storage means for storing the safe signal from the safe sensor of the prize ball processing device in FIG. Based on the stored value of the prize ball discharge control means, when there is a safe 2 generation signal, the number of small prize balls,
When there is no safe 2 generation signal, a predetermined number of prize balls is selected and the prize ball discharging device is driven.

That is, every time a hit ball wins in the starting port 6, the variable winning device 5
Is released from the closed state to an open state in which it is easy to accept a hit ball, and when a hit ball wins in the variable winning device 5 during this opening, a prize ball of the number of small prize balls (three) is discharged for the prize during a normal game, During the occurrence of the special game mode, a predetermined number (13) of prize balls are discharged for the winning.

In this case, the variable prize winning device 5 always operates for a predetermined time (6.
Seconds), a large number of hit balls will be won in the variable prize device 5 during the normal game, while the variable prize device 5 is open, regardless of the special game mode.

Thereby, while expecting a prize of the starting opening 6 during a normal game, if a prize is won, the variable prize winning device 5 enjoys winning a large number of hit balls even if the number of prize balls is small, and the specific prize opening 7a, 7
If the player wins b, the player can play a game while expecting a special game mode. Then, if a special game mode occurs, each time a prize is won in the starting port 6, the variable prize winning device 5
Can enjoy the special game that is released while getting enough prize balls with the winning of many hit balls.

In addition, since the number of prize balls discharged for a prize of the variable prize device 5 is changed, it is easy to change the prize ball acquisition rate in the variable prize device 5 between a normal game and a special game mode.

In this case as well, the conditions for occurrence and disappearance of the special game mode can be set variously in the same manner as in the above-described embodiment.

(Effects of the Invention) As described above, according to the present invention, the first prize ball detecting means for detecting a prize ball to a first specific prize hole provided in the game area is required to detect a prize ball. The variable prize device control means controls the variable prize device to be a second variable which is advantageous to the player.
Controls conversion to state.

The variable display device starts variably displaying a plurality of identification information on the variable display device based on the detection of a winning ball by the second winning ball detecting means for detecting a winning ball to a second specific winning opening provided in the game area. The special game state is generated by the special game state generating means based on the special identification information stopped and displayed based on the variable display stop condition.

By the control time changing means included in the variable prize device control means, the variable prize device is set in a second state advantageous to the player on condition that the first prize ball detection means detects a prize ball in connection with the occurrence of the special game state. Conversion control time is usually the first
Is changed to a second predetermined time longer than the predetermined time.

Therefore, when a large amount of prize balls are generated in the short expectation that has become popular in recent years, and a special gaming state is generated in a gaming machine in which a player can acquire a large amount of prize balls in a short time, Since the time required for the variable winning device to be converted to the second state becomes longer, it is possible to reduce the amount of prize balls acquired by the player at the game store side, and a large number of prize balls are generated again in a short period of time. As a result, a state in which the player can acquire a large amount of prize balls in a short period of time can be expected, and it is possible to give the player sufficient interest.

[Brief description of the drawings]

1 to 19 show an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a front view of the game board and a schematic perspective view of the pachinko machine. FIGS. 3 to 5 are front views, perspective views, and exploded perspective views of the variable display device and the variable winning device, and FIGS. 7 is an explanatory diagram of the operation of the variable winning device and the gate, FIG. 8 is a table showing an example of a display pattern of the variable display device, FIG. 9 is an exploded perspective view of the operation state display device, and FIG. FIG. 11 is a block diagram of a control system, FIG. 12 is a perspective view of a probability setting device, FIGS. 13 to 17 (A) and (B) are flowcharts showing control contents, and FIG. Is a block diagram according to the control function.
The figure is a perspective view of a probability setting device of another embodiment, FIGS. 20 to 29 show another embodiment, FIG. 20 is a block diagram of a control system, and FIGS. 21 to 23 are Front view and exploded perspective view of the front of the game board and the variable display device and the variable winning device, FIG.
28 to 28 are flowcharts showing control contents, FIG. 29 is a block diagram for each control function, and FIGS. 30 to 44.
The figure shows still another embodiment, and FIGS. 30 and 31 are block diagrams of a control system, and FIGS. 32 to 34 (A).
(B) is a block diagram of a prize ball discharge system, a main part block diagram, and an operation explanatory diagram, FIGS. 35 to 39 (A) and (B), and FIGS. 40 to 42 are flowcharts showing control contents; FIG. 43 and FIG. 44 are block diagrams for each control function. DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Game board, 3 ... Game part, 4 ... Variable display device, 5 ... Variable winning device, 6 ... Start opening, 7a, 7b ... Specific winning opening, 8 ... Start switch, 9a, 9b ... Specific switch, 15a, 15b ... Gate lamp, 16 ... Front frame, 20 ... Operation state display device, 21 ... Common board, 24 ... Variable display unit, 25 ... Storage number display LED, 26 ... Armor part, 28 ... Opening, 30 ... Opening door, 36 … Solenoid, 38… arm, 40… gate, 45… link plate, 47… motor,
48: rotating plate, 51: motor control switch, 52: flow path, 54: operation status display LED, 55: special mode lamp, 70
... Control device, 80 ... Probability setting device, 84 ... Setting button, 85 ... Setting switch, 86 ... Setting display part, 87 ... Backup battery, 88 ... Insulation sheet, 90 ... Personal identification number input key, 91 ... Setting key, 92 ... Key switch, 93: setting display section, 94: setting button, 100, 150: control device, 151: prize ball control device, 152:
Count switch, 153: winning ball processing device, 154: prize ball discharging device, 155: collecting gutter, 156: regulating gutter, 157: safe sensor, 160: guiding gutter, 161a, 161b: discharging mechanism, 162: prize ball discharging Gutter, 164a, 164b ... Inflow gutter, 165a, 165b ... Regulating gutter, 166a, 1
66b: Discharge sensor, 167a, 167b: Discharge stopper mechanism, 168
a, 168b: Discharge solenoid, 169a, 169b: Locking claw,

Claims (1)

(57) [Claims] 1. A variable winning device which can be converted into a first state disadvantageous to a player and a second state advantageous to a player, and a winning ball to a first specific winning opening provided in a game area. A first winning ball detecting means to be detected, and a detecting of a winning ball by the first winning ball detecting means,
A variable prize device control means for controlling the conversion of the variable prize device to the second state; a variable display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of pieces of identification information; and a second specific prize port provided in the game area. A second winning ball detecting means for detecting a winning ball, and a variable display of the variable display device is started based on the detection of the winning ball by the second winning ball detecting means, and the special display is stopped and displayed based on a predetermined variable display stop condition. Based on the identification information,
A special game state generating means for generating a special game state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game state, wherein the variable winning device control means comprises:
Control time changing means for changing a control time relating to the conversion to the state, wherein the control time changing means normally sets the control time of the variable winning device to the second state in relation to the occurrence of the special game state. A gaming machine, wherein the first predetermined time is changed to a second predetermined time longer than the normal first predetermined time.