JP2882626B2 - 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 pachinko game machine and a car
For details on ball-and-screw game machines represented by
Is a ball-and-ball game where a game is played by hitting a ball into the game area
Related to technical equipment. 2. Description of the Related Art A conventional ball game machine of this type has been
For example, hit balls are used to start
After the variable display device is variably started by winning a prize mouth, etc.
The display result is derived and displayed, and the display result is determined in advance.
When the specified display mode (for example, 777) is reached
At the specific game state, the variable winning ball device is in the first state
What is configured to be in the second state after being controlled is
there were. [0003] However, this conventional bullet
In the ball game machine, the variable winning ball device is in the first state.
Only one specific display mode is defined,
The one type of specific display mode is derived and displayed.
One specific game state occurs and variable entry
Since only the prize ball device was controlled,
Is monotonous, and the player is easily bored
Had. [0004] Therefore, the variable winning ball device is brought into the first state.
A plurality of specific display modes are determined, and a specific type of the first type is specified.
The first specific game letter is displayed by deriving and displaying the display mode.
A second type of specific display mode is derived and displayed
So that the second specific game state occurs
It is conceivable to configure the game so that it has variability.
Can be However, even with this configuration, the player
Whether the specific game state in which the game has occurred is the first specific game state or the second specific game state.
If you do not recognize the specific game state,
Suppose that it is configured so that several kinds of specific game states can occur
However, for a player, only one type of specific game state is launched
It doesn't seem to be born, and the fun that accompanies the variability of games
The disadvantage is that the player does not enjoy it. [0005] The present invention has been devised in view of such circumstances.
The purpose is to control the game associated with the specific game state
The monotony of the game and change it without losing the player's expectations.
Bullets that allow players to fully enjoy the rich game
It is to provide a ball game machine. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to a game ball for playing a ball.
A ball-and-game machine where a game is played by driving
The first, which is provided in the gaming area and is advantageous to the player
To the second state, which is disadvantageous for the player
Variable winning prize ball device and variable table with variable display status
Display device and the variable display device, after the variable display,
Variable display control means for performing control to derive and display the result,
Means for controlling a game of said ball game machine,
A specific display mode in which the display result of the variable display device is predetermined.
Game control means for generating a specific game state when it becomes
The specific winning ball device in which the variable winning ball device is in the first state
A plurality of display modes are determined, and the first type is specified.
1st specific game state when the display mode of
Is notified, and the second type of specific display mode is displayed.
When the derived display is made, the fact that the second specific game state has occurred
Specific game state notifying means for notifying the game system,
The control means is configured to generate the first and second specific game states.
When the first specific game state occurs and the second specific game state
In the same control mode regardless of when the specific game state occurs
The second state after controlling the variable winning ball device to the first state.
And controls the variable winning ball device to the first state again.
Prize ball soccer that can perform repeated continuous control
Including the position control means, wherein the first specific game state has occurred
Game in the case and when the second specific game state occurs
The magnitude relationship of the degree that is advantageous to the player
When performing game control determined according to the game state after occurrence
Also, when the first specific game state occurs,
The player is more likely to be played than when the second specific game state occurs.
Game control to increase the likelihood of being advantageous
It is characterized by the following. According to the present invention, the function of the variable display control means is provided.
After the variable display device is variably displayed, the display result is
Is shown. The display result of the variable display device is determined in advance.
Game control means when the specified display mode is set.
, A specific game state is generated. And specific
If a gaming state occurs, the variable winning ball device is set to the first
After the state is controlled, the state becomes the second state. And variable input
Multiple types of specific display modes in which the prize ball device is in the first state
And the first type of specific display mode is derived table
Notifies that the first specific game state has occurred when indicated
And the second type of specific display mode is derived and displayed.
In this case, it is notified that the second specific game state has occurred. Special
If a fixed game state occurs, the variable winning ball device control
By the action of the step, the time when the first specific game state occurs and the time when the second
Variable with the same control mode regardless of when a specific game state occurs
Control the winning ball device to the first state and then to the second state
And controlling the variable winning ball device to the first state again.
Return continuation control is performed. Further action of game control means
The first specific game state occurs and the second
Advantageous for the player when a specific game state occurs
The game state after the occurrence of the specific game state where the magnitude relation of the degree becomes
The game control determined in accordance with
When the specific game state occurs, the second specific game state is
May be more advantageous to the player than if it occurred
The game control is performed so as to be higher. Next, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
This will be described in detail. FIG. 1 shows an example of a ball and ball game machine according to the present invention.
FIG. 1 is an overall front view showing a pachinko gaming machine 30. The front frame 32 of the pachinko gaming machine 30 has
The game board 38 is detachably mounted to form a game area 40.
Have been. At the approximate center of the game board 38, a variable table
Indicating device 42 is provided, and a
Is provided with a variable winning ball device 52. Also play
In the board 38, starting winning ports 48a, 48b, 50 and normal
Winning ports 56a, 56b, 58a, 58b
Have been killed. Then, the normal winning ports 56a, 56
b, 58a, and 58b win pachinko balls
13 prize balls are paid out, and the starting winning opening 48
a, 48b, 50 win the pachinko ball,
As will be described later, the variable display unit 2 of the variable display device 42
4 and 6 are variably displayed for a certain period of time.
When the top switch 68 is operated or not operated
Is controlled to stop after a certain period of time. In addition, pachinko balls
The variable display units 2, 4, and 6 open the variable display with the start winning.
Always variable display units 2, 4, and 6 change instead of the one that starts
Variable display and re-variable with pachinko ball start winning
It may be configured to display. In addition,
The variable display device 42 is not limited to three variable display units,
One or two or more than four
No. Further, the variable winning ball device 52 swings its lower edge.
An openable and closable plate 54 is provided at the center.
Pachinko balls can win when the opening and closing plate 54 is opened
It is configured. A prize is won in the variable prize ball device 52
The number of pachinko balls is 10 count detection switch 114
(See Fig. 3), and the number of detected
It is configured to be displayed on the display 64. Ma
Reference numeral 44 in the figure denotes a digital display, which is
For displaying the number of times the opening and closing plate 54 is opened.
is there. Further, in the figure, 46 is an LED, a pachinko ball
To display the memorized value of the number of winnings in the starting winning opening
It is. The front plate 65 of the pachinko gaming machine 30 has
A ball supply tray 66 is provided to temporarily store pachinko balls
At the same time, the ball is launched by the ball launching device 92 (see FIG. 2).
Supplies pachinko balls one by one to the player's operation hand
The pachinko ball is moved to the game area based on the operation by the player 74.
It is configured to be driven into 40. This hit ball
The number of pachinko balls in the serving plate 66 becomes too large, and the storage capacity is reduced.
If you do, the surplus ball will be provided below.
So that the excess balls can be discharged to the excess
It is configured. In the figure, reference numeral 70 denotes a speaker,
Sound effects at the time of the
It is for performing generation and the like. Also, 60a, 6
0b is a side lamp, 62a and 62b are frame lamps.
Lights up at the time of the big hit to notify the player of the big hit status
And other information. Also,
In the figure, 34 is a gold frame, and 36 is a glass frame. FIG. 2 shows a partial internal structure of a pachinko gaming machine.
It is the whole rear view shown. For operation of the operation handle 74
In response, the hitting ball firing device 92 operates, and the driving of the motor 94 is performed.
The hitting rod 96 is intermittently oscillated by the power, and the ball feed rod 98
The pachinko balls sent one by one from
And hit the pachinko balls one by one into the gaming area 40.
It is configured to be driven. Driving into the game area 40
Pachinko balls enter the starting winning openings 48a, 48b, 50
If you win, the starting prize provided corresponding to each
Detected by ball detection switches 86a, 86b, 88
Each detection output is
The variable display drive is input to the micro computer 300
The structure 84 is driven and the variable display device 42 starts to fluctuate.
Start. In addition, the winning openings 56a, 56b, 58a, 5
Pachinko balls that won from 8b and pachinko that won the starting winning opening
The dick ball is invited to a predetermined route by the winning ball collection cover 82.
It is guided to the winning ball processing device 90. In the figure, 76 is
It is a prize ball storage tank, 78 is a prize ball alignment gutter,
Reference numeral 80 denotes a prize ball dispenser for winning a pachinko ball or the like.
The prize ball can be dispensed into the hitting ball supply tray 66 with
It is configured as follows. 108 is a solenoid.
It is a driving source for opening and closing the opening and closing plate 54. FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view of the variable winning ball device 52.
is there. Next, the structure of the variable winning ball device 52 will be described with reference to FIG.
Will be explained. The variable winning ball device 52 includes a horizontally long mounting substrate 1.
00 is configured to be attachable on the game board surface.
At the upper center of the mounting board 100, a horizontally long substantially rectangular
Opening 102 is formed. Of this opening 102
A start winning port 50 is formed at an upper position. Mounting base
The back side of the plate 100 has entered through the opening 102
Winning ball guiding gutter 11 for guiding pachinko balls to one side
2 are provided. And the winning ball induction gutter 112
Insert and set the 10-count detection switch 14 below
The number of pachinko balls that have won the opening 102
Is configured to be detectable. Inside the mounting board 100
In the lower central portion, four lamp insertion holes 116 are formed.
And two lamp insertion holes 116 on both the left and right sides.
Are formed one by one. In the figure, reference numeral 142 denotes a run described later.
Locking holes for locking the cover 134, and 140
Is an engagement projection for mounting and fixing the lamp cover 134.
is there. In the figure, 130 is a digital display 64 described later.
Wiring hole for The opening 102 is opened and closed.
The plate 54 is configured to be openable and closable.
The opening / closing plate 54 is rotated around the lower edge of the opening 102.
And an operating plate 111 in the engagement groove 106.
The solenoid 108 is mounted in the engaged state. Soshi
The operation of the solenoid 108 causes the plunger 110
Is fixed to the tip of plunger 110
The engagement groove 106 is moved up and down by the moving plate 111,
54 is configured to open and close. On the back side of the mounting board 100, a lamp is provided.
The board 118 is configured to be attachable and fixable.
The plurality of lamps 120 provided on the
Structured to protrude forward from the lamp insertion hole 116
Have been. Further, on the back side of the lamp substrate 118,
Indicates that the lamp substrate protective cover 122 is fixedly mounted.
It is configured to protect the pump substrate 118. A back cover is provided on the back side of the opening 102.
The body 148 is configured to be attachable. This back cover body
148, a pair of distribution inclined plates 150 are protrudingly provided.
The pachinko ball won from the opening 102
150, and the center side of the opening 102 or both the left and right sides.
It is configured to be distributed to the side. In addition,
A ball detection plate insertion hole 152 is formed between the minute inclined plates 150.
The ball detection plate 160 partially inserts the ball detection plate.
It is attached in a state of protruding forward from the hole 152. Soshi
And wins in the variable winning ball device 52 and
The pachinko ball falling from the side hits the ball detection plate 160
It is configured to protrude. This ball detection plate 160
A shaft insertion hole 162 is formed, and the shaft 170 is inserted through the shaft.
In a state of being inserted through the hole 162,
It is pivoted to being. On the upper rear side of this ball detection plate 160
A weight 164 is provided, and due to its own weight,
Part of the ball detection plate 160 is inserted through the ball detection plate insertion hole 152.
It is configured to maintain a posture protruding forward. Soshi
Then, the mounting plate 168 pivotally supporting the ball detection plate 160 is
Adjustable by attaching and fixing to the back side of the bar body 148
Some of the pachinko balls won in the winning ball device 52 are detected.
Each time the plate 160 collides, the ball detection plate 160
It is configured to rotate about. This ball detection plate
A reflection plate 166 is provided on an upper surface of 160.
Further, a light detection hole 174 is provided above the mounting board 168.
A perforated mounting plate 172 and a photo sensor are provided.
The light detection board 176 is attached. And luminescence
The light from the diode (not shown)
It is configured to be projected on the shooting plate 166. This state
Posture of the ball detection plate 160 due to the collision of the pachinko balls
Due to the change, the reflected light from the reflecting plate 166 is changed to a photo sensor.
Received instantaneously at the opening
Pachinko ball that passed through the center of 102 (that is, V prize
Ball) can be detected. This reflector 1
Ball detection plate 169 provided with 66, photo sensor provided
Light detection plate 176 and mounting plate 172
The mounting plate 168 constitutes a V winning ball detection mechanism 158.
ing. The V winning ball detection mechanism is different from the above-described embodiment.
Other sensing mechanisms, such as microswitches and proximity switches
Can also be used with switches. Furthermore, to the back cover body 148
Indicates that one LED display window 154 is formed on each of the left and right sides.
You. Then, the left and right provided on the wiring relay board 132
A pair of LEDs 133 is behind the LED display window 154.
So that a V winning memory described later can be displayed.
Has been established. Therefore, this wiring relay board 132
Since it also has the structure of the substrate for the LED 133
is there. In the figure, reference numeral 156 denotes a cover lens,
Pass the light from the ED 133 forward and visually recognize it
That's what you get. At the center front position of the mounting board 100,
Based on the detection output of the 10 count detection switch 114
The number of pachinko balls won in the variable winning ball device 52
A digital display 64 for displaying is provided.
It is configured. This digital display 64 is
The mounting board 1 is stored in the bases 124a and 124b.
00 and the display of the digital display 64 is
It is configured to be visible from the front. This storage case
The wiring lead hole 128 is formed in the base 124a.
The wiring of the digital display 64 is
8 and 130 to the microcomputer 300 side
Connected to. Further, the storage case 124a has 4
The two lamp insertion holes 126 are formed,
The lamp 120 provided on the substrate 118 is inserted
The lamp 120 is configured to protrude forward.
Light can be seen from the front. In the drawing, reference numeral 146 denotes a front decorative plate, the left of which is shown.
A lamp cover 134 is configured to be attached and fixed on both right sides.
ing. And before the lamp cover 134 is attached.
The surface decoration plate 146 is provided on the engaging cylinder 138 of the lamp cover 134.
Is externally fitted to the engagement protrusion 140 of the mounting substrate 100.
By locking the locking claw 136 in the locking hole 142
It is mounted and fixed on the front side of the mounting board 100. Also, this la
Press the locking claw 136 of the pump cover 134 toward the center.
With this, the locking from the locking hole 142 is released, and the front decoration
Removable plate 146 and lamp cover 134 can be easily removed
Noh is configured. FIG. 4 is an overall view showing the variable winning ball device 52.
It is a body front view. The variable winning ball device 52 is a plate-shaped
It can be mounted on the board of the game board 38 by the mounting board 100
It is configured. In the upper part of the mounting board 100,
An opening 102 cut out in a rectangular shape is formed.
The opening / closing plate 54 that can close the opening 102 of the
The solenoid 108 is pivotally supported as a moving center.
The opening 102 was closed by the driving force (see FIG. 2).
Opening / closing plate in an opened state and an opened state in which opening 102 is opened
54 are configured to be switched. Opening 102
Inside, a V winning ball detection mechanism 158 is provided at the center position.
Of pachinko balls that have entered through the opening 102
Portion can be detected by the V winning ball detection mechanism 158.
It is configured as follows. Further, it entered the opening 102
Pachinko balls are collected on the left side by the winning ball guiding gutter 112.
All winning balls are 10 coins detection switch 11
4 so as to be detected. . In the figure, 56a and 56b are normal winning ports.
And is formed by an upper portion of the lamp cover 134.
You. The lamp cover 134 covers the lamp 120.
The engagement protrusion protruding from the mounting substrate 100 side
The hook is integrally formed with the lamp cover 134 at the start 140.
By fitting the tube 138 to the outside, the
It is fixed. In the figure, reference numeral 64 denotes a digital display,
Detection of the number of winning balls by the 10-count detection switch 114
It is for displaying the number. Also, its lower position
Is provided with a lamp 120. These digital
The outer periphery of the display 64 and the lamp 120 is stored in the storage case 1.
It is surrounded by 24a and 124b, and pachinko balls are
Avoid collisions. In the figure, reference numeral 50 denotes a start input.
It is a prize mouth. Next, based on FIG.
Will be described. In this embodiment, the variable display device is used.
In the following description, a mechanical rotary drum mechanism will be used as an example.
But other electrically variable display devices, such as digital
Display, liquid crystal display, CRT display, etc.
Good. The storage box 200 has a variable display section
(Drums) 2, 4, and 6 are pivotally supported by a shaft 210.
It is provided in the state where it was set. Furthermore, the storage box 200
A motor 202 is provided on the side of the motor.
The driving force of the motor 202 is transmitted from the output shaft 204 to the driving gear 206 and the
And transmitted to the shaft 210 via the transmission gear 208.
It is configured to be. The variable display section (drive
) 2, 4, and 6 are loosely fitted to the shaft 210 and
Springs 211a, 211b, 211c
And presses against a ring R integrally formed with the
The rotational force from the shaft 210 is
It is configured to be transmitted to the variable display units (drums) 2, 4, and 6.
Has been established. One side of the variable display units (drums) 2, 4, and 6
Ratchet gears 26, 27 and 28 are integrally formed
And drum solenoids A (212a) and B (212
b), stopper lever oscillated by C (212c)
-216a, 216b, 216c are the ratchet gears
26, 27, and 28. So
Then, the drum solenoids A (212a) and B (212)
b, C (212c), the stopper lever 21
6a, 216b, 216c swing and the ratchet gear 2
6, 27, 28
The display units (drums) 2, 4, and 6 can be rotated.
You. Also, the rotating variable display units (drums) 2, 4, and 6
In order to stop rotation, a variable table to be stopped
Drum soleno corresponding to indicator (drum) (for example, 2)
The excitation of the id A (212a) is released and its return spring
The stopper lever 216 due to the restoring force of the stopper S (see FIG. 6).
a to swing into engagement with the ratchet gear 26,
Sliding occurs between the indicator (drum) 2 and the shaft 20.
Then, the variable display unit (drum) 2 is stopped.
The stopper levers 216a, 216b, 216
c swings around the support shaft 217 as shown in FIG.
The drum solenoid A (212
a), plunger 2 of B (212) b, C (212c)
Swings according to the withdrawal of 14a, 214b, 214c
As a result, the hooks 215a, 215b, 215c
And engagement with the gears 26, 27, 28
It is configured to be switched to the release state. Explanation above
Various devices and motor 20 in storage box 200
2 Further, by the drive gear 206 and the transmission gear 208,
Variable display device driving mechanism 8 for driving variable display device
4 are configured. In FIG. 5, reference numerals 218a to 218e denote projectors, which are stopped.
Formed on the variable display units (drums) 2, 4, and 6 in the state
For allowing light to pass through the through hole H. Soshi
The transmitted light is detected by the light receivers 220a to 220e.
By detecting whether light has passed through the position
The variable display (drum) in the stopped state
Any combination of symbols displayed
Is configured to be able to detect that And
When this combination of symbols becomes a specific combination determined in advance
In this case, as described later, the specific game state (big hit state)
Become. The through hole H, the light emitters 218a to 218e and the light receiver 2
By 20a-e, the variable display units (drums) 2, 4, and 6
Display condition of specific combination determined in advance, that is, combination identification
A combination specific game state that detects whether or not identification information has been reached.
Specific game state detecting means including detecting means is configured.
You. In the drawing, reference numeral 8 denotes a transparent lens, which is a design of each drum.
The front side is formed convex so that the mounting base
It is attached to a plate 43. 39 in the figure is a glass plate
There is a winning ball collection cover 82. In FIG. 6, reference numeral 44 denotes a digital display.
This is for displaying the number of times the variable winning ball device is continued.
You. Further, in the figure, reference numeral 46 denotes an LED, which is used to start a pachinko ball.
This is for displaying the memorized value of the starting prize accompanying the moving prize.
is there. Next, based on FIG. 7 to FIG.
The combination of identification information (numbers) of variable display devices
How to do it. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an arrangement position of the light receiver.
The light receivers A (220a) to E (220e) are shown in FIG.
It is arranged as follows. FIG. 8 shows variable display units (drums) 6, 4, and 2.
FIG. 4 is a view showing through holes formed in
When the mode is 111, three variable display units (drums)
Among the formed holes, the holes a and d shown by solid lines are
The communication holes are aligned in one horizontal row, and the communication holes a,
The light passing through the light receiving device A (220)
a) and D (220d).
As shown in FIG. 9, detection is detected from A and D among the photodetectors A to E.
The force will be derived. Incidentally, the continuous numbers in the left column shown in the table of FIG.
Is displayed on the stopped variable display members (drums) 2, 4, and 6.
It is a combination of numbers that have been described.
A big hit situation occurs, and the combination of these numbers
The combination is called combination identification information. Also, 333, 55
The probability that any one of 5,777 display states will be 10
3/00, and these three pieces of identification information
Low specific first identification information (first type of specific display
Mode). Furthermore, 111, 222, 444, 66
Display state of any of 6,888,999,000
Is 7/1000, and these seven identification information
Information to the second specific identification information (second
Type of specific display mode). The numeral 1 in the column of the output of the light receiver in the table of FIG.
Means that there was a detection output from the receiver in that row,
The number O means that there was no detection output. Then, a detection output is obtained only from the photodetectors A and D.
If there is power, the combination of numbers on the variable display device is 111
By setting in advance that
Judgment becomes possible. According to the above method, the combination of the numeral 222
Is determined, only the through holes d and e are aligned in a horizontal line.
Communication holes, and detection output from only receivers D and E
Is derived (see FIG. 9), and a determination is made. Further
In the determination of the symbol combination of 333, the light receiving device A
The detection output is derived only from C and C. To the above method
The number of combinations of symbols on the variable display device
Can detect 10 types, and these 10 types can be detected by
Detection can be performed with five light receivers and five communication holes. The number of symbol combinations that can be detected is expressed by an equation.
Then, Is as follows. In the general formula, the number of light receivers is n,
Number of communication holes formed in the variable display device when stopped
Let r be: ## EQU1 ## In FIG. 8, the player
From the left side of the drawing, change the pattern of the variable display device
Left side of the variable display (drum) for visual recognition
Is in a state where 111 combinations of symbols are formed
I have. FIG. 10 shows the overall configuration of the control circuit of the present invention.
FIG. Microcomputer 300
Controls the operation of the entire pachinko gaming machine 30 as described below.
It has a function to control. For this reason,
The data 300 is composed of, for example, an LSI of several chips.
And control operations must be performed in a prescribed procedure.
MPU 302 that can perform
ROM 304 for storing program data and writing of necessary data
And a read-only RAM 306. Further, the microcomputer 300 is
Receiving an input signal and providing input data to the MPU 302
Receiving the output data from the power circuit 308 and the MPU 302
Output from the output circuit 310 and the MPU 302
A sound generator 312 for receiving sound data, and a power supply
Power to give a reset pulse to MPU 302 when turned on
A clock signal is sent to the on-reset circuit 314 and the MPU 302.
Clock generation circuit 316 for giving a signal
Divides the clock signal from path 316 to determine the interrupt pulse
Pulse divider circuit (interrupt pulse)
318) and the address data from the MPU 302.
And an address decode circuit 320 for decoding data.
No. The MPU 302 receives a signal from the pulse dividing circuit 318
The interrupt control loop is performed according to the interrupt pulse given periodically.
It is possible to execute the operation of the chin. Also, the address
The decode circuit 320 receives the address data from the MPU 302.
Decodes the data, ROM 304, RAM 306, input
Circuit 308, output circuit 310, sound generator 3
12 is supplied with a chip select signal. In this embodiment, the ROM 304 stores
Rewriting the content, that is, if necessary,
The program data for the MPU 302 stored therein
Programmable R so that the data can be changed
OM is used. Then, the MPU 302
According to the program data stored in the OM 304,
In addition, in response to the input of each control signal described below,
A control signal is given to the prize ball device 52 and the like. An input signal is supplied to the microcomputer 300.
The following signals are given as signals. First, the starting of the pachinko ball with the starting prize
When the winning ball detection switches 86a, 86b, 88 are turned on
In response to the start winning prize ball detection circuit 322
The ball detection signal is given to the microcomputer 300.
You. Stop based on the operation of the stop switch 68
The signal is sent from the stop circuit 324 to the microcomputer 3
00 given. Pachinko ball is V winning ball detection mechanism 15
8 and the V winning ball detection switch 158 is turned on.
In response to this, the V winning prize ball detection circuit
A prize ball detection signal is given to the microcomputer 300.
You. Responds to detection output of 10 count detection switch 114
The 10 count detection circuit 328 detects
The output signal is supplied to the microcomputer 300. Yes
Light receivers 218 a to 218 provided in variable display device 42
8e, the light is received from the photodetector circuit 330 in response to the detection output.
The signal is provided to the microcomputer 300. this
Variable display in the variable display device 41 by input of the light receiving signal
Through holes H formed in the portions (drums) 2, 4, and 6 (FIG. 5)
Information on the light receiving position of transmitted light that has passed through
Provided to the microcomputer 300. This receiver circuit
The light receiving position is determined by 330 and the microcomputer 300.
The combination of the two places is identified and displayed on each drum
Combination discrimination to determine that information has become a specific combination
The determining means including the means is configured. The microcomputer 300 is as follows.
Control signals to the circuits and devices. First, Solenoi
Drum solenoid A (212)
a), B (212b) and C (212c)
A solenoid drive signal is given, and the
To provide a motor drive signal to the motor 202,
Variable display units (drums) 2, 4, 6 (see FIG. 5)
Control). The microcomputer 3
00, output circuit 310, motor circuit 336, solenoid
The variable display device was variably displayed by the circuit 332.
Variable display control for controlling the display of derived display results
Means are configured. The solenoid circuit 332,
Data circuit 336 and microcomputer 300.
Start rotation of the variable display units (drums) 2, 4, and 6
Display start signal generating means for generating the signal.
Also, the light projectors 220a to 220a through the light projector circuit 334.
A control signal for lighting 0e is output. further,
Solenoid is connected to solenoid 108 via solenoid circuit 338.
An open / close plate 54 of a variable winning ball device is provided by giving a
(See FIG. 3). This solenoid circuit
338 and the microcomputer 300,
A specific display mode in which the display result of the variable display device is predetermined.
When a special game state occurs, the variable winning ball
Control means for controlling the device to a first state and then to a second state
A step is configured. Next, via the ramp circuit 340
Lamps 60a, 60b, 62a, 62b, 120
And a control signal for lighting the lamp. Note that these
The lamp may be an LED. Also, through the LED circuit 342
To output a control signal for lighting the LED 46,
Digital display 4 via digital display drive circuit 344
Output control signal for digitally displaying 4,64
You. Further, sound is output from the speaker 70 through the amplifier 346.
And outputs a control signal for generating The above structure
A predetermined DC current is supplied from the power supply circuit 348 to each circuit.
Supplied. FIGS. 11 to 13 show an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 7 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of FIG. Next, referring to FIG. 1 to FIG.
A specific operation of the pachinko gaming machine will be described. First, in FIG. 11, the power is turned on.
And the microcomputer 300 is initialized.
Then, the program shown in step S1 and subsequent steps is executed. So
During the process, the process is repeated for each interrupt program shown in FIG.
Returned and executed. This interrupt program runs every predetermined time
That is, each time an interrupt pulse is generated,
You. This interrupt program is first executed in step S47.
To determine whether the start winning ball detection switch has been turned ON.
Interruption is terminated if it is not turned ON.
Is ON, the process proceeds to step S48,
It is determined whether or not the display device is in the variable display mode.
If not, the process proceeds to step S50. Also during variable display
For example, the process proceeds to step S49, and a speaker
Notify by 70 or various lamps. And step S
Proceeding to 50, the value of the starting winning storage counter is "4"
Is determined, and if "4", the interrupt is terminated,
If it is not "4", the process proceeds to step S51, and the starting winning prize
The memory counter is incremented by one, and the interrupt ends. In this embodiment, the start winning prize memory counter is used.
The upper limit of the storage of the value of is "4".
Not to be. Next, returning to FIG.
Determines whether the value of the starting winning storage counter is "0"
Is determined, and if it is "0", it waits.
If so, the process proceeds to step S2, in which the starting winning storage memory counter is set to 1
Decrement. Next, proceeding to step S3,
Turn on the solenoids A, B, and C and turn on the variable display
The variable display units (drums) 2, 4, and 6 (see FIG. 5) rotate
In a state of gain. Then, the process proceeds to step S4, where the variable table
Notify the player that it is showing. Next, step S
Go to 5 and time T ₁ Let go. This time T ₁ Elapse
The processing to be performed is performed by the ratchet gear 2 in the variable display device 42.
6, 27, 28 to the stopper levers 216a, 216
b, grace period required to completely release 216c
To reduce the load when starting the motor.
Important, for example, about 0.1 second
(See FIGS. 5 and 6). Next, proceed to step S6,
Turn on the motor and set the variable display units (drums) 2, 4, and 6
Rotate (see FIG. 5). In this embodiment, the pachinko ball
Variable display start hand that starts variable display with the start winning
Although the steps were taken, the present invention is not limited to this.
When a predetermined number (for example, 10) is reached, variable display is started.
It may be something. After operating the motor, the process proceeds to step S7.
As a result, the stop switch 68 (see FIG. 1) is turned ON.
Is determined, it is determined that it is not ON
If it has, the process proceeds to step S8, and based on a timer or the like.
It is determined whether five seconds have elapsed since the start of the variable display.
If it is determined that 5 seconds have not passed yet,
A DO loop returning to step S7 is formed. Soshi
In the course of this DO loop, step S7
Step S when the stop switch is turned on
If 5 seconds have elapsed since the start of the variable display according to 8, the subsequent
The processing for stopping the display device is performed.
The stop for the variable display device is performed by steps S7 and S8.
Stop command signal generating means is configured. In addition, the mode
Circuit 336 and microcomputer 300
Receiving the output of the stop command signal generating means,
Display drive control means for stopping the variable display drive is configured.
I have. Next, proceeding to step S9, T _Two (When there are 10 ways
(One time selected from between)
It is. That is, this T _Two Has run from these 10 different times
At any time selected for the dam, a set of symbols when stopped
Prevent the patterning of the match, and stop the player
Combination of desired patterns by operating switches
To make it impossible to stop the variable display device
Things. This T _Two Is in the range of about 0.3 to 1 second.
It is in the box. T _Two After passing through step S1
Go to 0, turn off the drum solenoid A and change the display
(Drum) 2 (see FIG. 5)
It is a game that the left drum has been stopped by
Notify others. The control of steps S9 to S11
The same control is applied to the other variable display units (drums) 4 and 6.
(Steps S12 to S17), all possible
Stop the rotation of the variable display section (drum). Next,
Proceed to step A18 to turn on the projector, and step S19
And time T _Five Let go. This time T _Five To provide
That is, whether all the drum solenoids are turned off
Variable by turning on the motor for a while.
The shift of the stop position of the display unit (drum) can be prevented.
This time T _Five Is a short time, for example, about 0.4 seconds.
You. Then, the process proceeds to a step S20, wherein the diagram of the big hit
Judgment is made as to whether the combination is a pattern or not
If it is determined that it is not the case, the process proceeds to step S21,
Turn off the projector and motor, and return to step S1 again.
You. In addition, according to step S20, the symbol combination of the jackpot
If it is determined that the current time is shorter, the process proceeds to step S22,
The display mode of the stopped variable display device is the first specific identification information.
It is determined whether it is a report or not.
After proceeding to step S23, the light emitter and the motor are turned off.
The process proceeds to step S24. In step S22,
If the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S23 '.
FIG. 13 shows the state after turning off the projector and the motor.
Proceed to step S60. According to the step S22,
Moving light emitters 218a to 218e and light receivers 220a to
220e, the first specific game state detecting means and the second
Two specific game state detecting means are configured. Then figure
In step S24 shown in FIG. 12, the first specific identification information
Notify the player that a big hit has occurred based on the
By S25, the time T ₆ Let go. This time T
₆ Indicates that a specific game state (big hit state)
It is time to inform the player and improve the expectation of the player
For example, about 4 seconds. Next
In step S26, the open / close plate 54 (see FIG. 3) is
Variable by turning on solenoid to drive
Open the winning ball device and change to the first state,
Then, the opening counter is incremented by one. next,
Proceeding to step S27, the player is notified that the open / close plate has been opened.
To inform. Then, the process proceeds to a step S28, wherein a V winning ball is detected.
It is determined whether the switch has been turned on, and it is still
If it is determined that the switch is not turned on, the process proceeds to step S
Proceed to 29 and the 10-count detection switch is turned on
It is determined whether or not it is ON.
If there is, go to space S30 and count 10
It is determined whether the value of the counter is "10" or not.
However, if it is determined that it is not "10",
Proceed to step S31, and 30 seconds have passed since the solenoid was turned on.
A judgment was made as to whether or not
If the connection is interrupted, the process returns to step S28 again.
Is formed. In the middle of this DO loop,
By the step S28, the V winning ball detection switch is set to O
If it is determined that N has been reached, the process proceeds to step S32.
The variable winning prize ball device in the first state again
Process to keep the state repeated.
Step S28 constitutes a repetition condition detecting means.
ing. In addition, this repetition condition, instead of the above-described configuration,
It may be established by winning a prize in another winning port of the game board
And 30 seconds after turning on the solenoid,
Degree variable display device (only the center drum may be displayed)
When the stopped display mode becomes a specific one
May be established. Step S3
In step 2, it is determined whether the value of the opening counter is "10" or not.
Judgment is made. The value of the opening counter is
Is a value sequentially added in step S26, and
State (big hit state)
Therefore, the upper limit of the number of repetitions is set to 10 times.
In order to repeat the specific game state (big hit state)
It is for game control so that it does not become more than 10 times
is there. By this step S32, the opening number counter
If it is determined that the value is not “10”,
Proceeding to step S33, if the value of the V winning memory counter is "1"
It is determined whether or not there is, and it is determined that it is not “1”
In the case, that is, the specific game state of that time (big hit condition
Is determined to be the first V prize
Proceeds to step S34, and increments the V winning memory counter by one.
Increment and play V prize in step S35
And proceeds to step S29.
In step S32, the value of the opening counter is "10".
If it is determined that the specific game state (big hit state)
Since the continuation has already reached the upper limit, step S3
The process proceeds to step S6, where the V winning is invalidated, and the process proceeds to step S29.
No. Also, in step S33, the V prize memory cow
If the value of the counter is determined to be "1",
Proceeding to S36, the step is executed after the processing for invalidating the V winning is performed.
Proceed to step S29. In this step S33, the V prize memory is
Because it is set only once, more V winnings
Even if there is, without memorizing V winnings after the second time
After the V winning is invalidated, the process proceeds to step S29.
is there. Note that this V prize memory is not limited to one time, but two or more times.
You may comprise so that it may memorize above. In that case,
Repeat the number of times corresponding to the guesswork. Then, step
In 29, is the 10-count detection switch turned on?
If it is determined that it has been turned ON
Goes to step S37, the value of the 10-count counter
Is incremented by one, and in step S38,
Notify the player that the pachinko ball has entered the variable winning ball device
Then, the process proceeds to step S30. Next, in step S30
Is determined that the value of the 10-counter is "10".
Or the solenoid is set to O by step S31.
If it is determined that 30 seconds have elapsed after N,
Proceed to step S39, turn off the solenoid, and change the winning ball
The closing plate 54 (see FIG. 3) of the device is closed to
The control in the constant game state (big hit state) is temporarily ended. One
In other words, the specific game state (big hit state) is in the variable winning ball device
When the number of winning pachinko balls reaches 10 or
When the opening time of the open / close plate reaches 30 seconds, whichever is earlier
This is the end of the process.
In step S30 and step S31, the variable prize ball device
It is determined whether the regulation condition for terminating the first state is satisfied.
Refuse. The present invention is not limited to this embodiment,
Only after a lapse of 30 seconds (for example, 30 seconds)
Restriction conditions are determined only by the number of wins (for example, 10)
You may make it hold. Next, proceed to step S40.
The specific game state by closing the open / close plate of the variable winning ball device
Notify the player that (big hit state) has ended.
Next, the process proceeds to a step S41, where the value of the V winning storage counter is set.
It is determined whether or not is “1”.
If it is determined, the process proceeds to step S42, where the variable winning ball
Time T after turning off the solenoid for driving the device ₇ Elapse
Let it. This time T ₇ Is the V prize ball inspection after closing the open / close plate
The time to activate the exit for a certain period of time (for example, 2 seconds)
Yes, for example, about 3 seconds. Then, step
Proceed to S43 and clear the 10-count counter and enter V
After each process of clearing the prize memory counter is considered,
Then, the process proceeds to step S26, where the identification associated with the V prize memory is performed.
Since the control of the game state (big hit state) is newly started
is there. Also, in step S41, the V prize storage memory
If it is determined that the counter value is not "1",
Proceed to step S44 and two seconds have passed since the solenoid was turned off.
It is determined whether or not it has not been two seconds yet
If determined, the process returns to step S41 again.
A loop is formed. In this process, the open / close plate is closed.
There is a delay ball in the variable winning ball device even after being hit
In some cases, there may be cases where a V-prize may occur due to the delayed ball.
Grace period of 2 seconds,
This DO loop is not detected
Specifically, there is no step S28 due to the tour of the loop.
Since the processing up to step S43 is repeatedly performed,
is there. Then, during the course of the DO loop,
At S41, the value of the V winning storage counter becomes "1".
If it is determined that the
Go ahead and, in the round of this DO loop, win V until the end
If the value of the storage counter does not become “1”,
Proceeding to step S45, the solenoid for driving the variable winning ball device
Time T after turning OFF ₇ Is performed.
Next, proceeding to step S46, a 10 count counter count is performed.
Rear, V winning memory counter clear, opening counter
After each of the rear processes is performed, step S shown in FIG.
Return to 1. Next, in step S60 shown in FIG.
Report that a jackpot based on the second specific identification information has occurred.
Know. The processing after step S61 is as shown in FIG.
The processing is almost the same as the processing after step S25,
Whether the value of the opening counter in step S68 is "5"
The judgment of whether or not is different. In step S32 shown in FIG.
Determines whether the value of the opening counter is "10" or not.
To make the variable prize ball device the first state again.
Do not let the hit state repeat more than 10 times
However, in this step S68,
It is controlled not to repeat the hit state more than 5 times.
I control That is, it is indicated by the stopped variable display device
The numbers constituting the continuous numbers are 1, 2, 4, 6, 8, 9,
0, its appearance probability is relatively high, 7/1000
If it is a probability, set the maximum number of continuation of the jackpot state to 5
It is. In the above embodiment, the appearance probability is relatively low.
If it is low, increase the maximum number of continuations, if it is high, decrease it
However, the appearance probability is the same,
Also, depending on the display mode, the maximum number of
In addition, the probability of appearance is low and the maximum number of continuations is small
With a high appearance probability and a large
Alternatively, a combination of the two may be used. Steps S66 and S67
FIG. 1 shows a regulation condition for determining whether or not the condition is satisfied.
Determined by step S30 and step S31 of 2
However, the present invention does not
The step S66 is not limited to "10 count counter
The value is changed to “7”, and step S67 is changed to “
Did 15 seconds have passed since the solenoid turned ON? "
No. That is, by setting a plurality of types of regulation conditions,
In response to multiple types of detection output from the technique state detection means
Control may be performed so that the restriction conditions are different. Stay
In steps S24 and S60, the variable winning prize ball device
A plurality of types of the specific display mode,
Where the first type of specific display mode is derived and displayed.
To notify that the first specific game state has occurred,
When the specific display mode of the type is derived, the second specific play
A specific game state notifying means for notifying that a skill state has occurred
It is configured. And, as described above, the first
In the specific game state and the second specific game state, the player
The game benefits to be provided are different. In the above embodiment, when playing a game,
Lend Nko balls and play with pachinko balls
We picked up, for example, magnetic card, optical card, IC car
Using a data recording medium on which ball lending data such as
Applying the recording medium to a pachinko game machine;
Allows players to play with built-in pachinko balls,
You may comprise so that it may not carry a ball. Also,
In the case of prize, a prize ball is paid out by winning a pachinko ball, etc.
Instead of displaying the prize ball score with the points added sequentially.
So that the score, that is, the prize ball data is recorded as described above.
By recording it on a medium,
Is also good. The microcomputer shown in FIG.
300, means for controlling the pachinko gaming machine 30.
Thus, the display result of the variable display device 42 is
Generate a specific game state when a certain display mode is reached
Game control means is configured. This game control means,
Like the repetition continuation control shown in FIGS. 12 and 13
Then, the first specific game state (the specific game state in FIG. 12) is generated.
13 and the second specific game state (the specific game
And the degree to which it is advantageous for the player
Is determined according to the game state after the occurrence of the specific game state.
Whole game control (for example, V prize can be made
The system determines the number of continuous repetition control depending on whether or not
Control) and the first specific game state has occurred.
In this case, the upper limit of the number of times of repetition
By making it larger than the case of the fixed game state, the second
Better for the player than when a specific gaming state occurs
The game control is performed so as to increase the possibility of becoming. Ma
In addition, the solenoid circuit 338 shown in FIG.
The first specific game state is set by the computer 300.
And when the second specific game state occurs
The variable winning ball device 52 is opened in the same control mode without distinction.
Is closed and then reopened.
Variable winning ball device control means capable of
You. According to the present invention, the variable winning ball device has
There are several types of specific display modes
The first type of specific display mode is derived and displayed
Generates a first specific game state, and specifies a second type of game state.
Is displayed and the second specific game is displayed.
A condition occurs. In that case, the first specific game letter
When a state occurs and when a second specific game state occurs
The magnitude relationship of the degree that is advantageous to the player is
A game control determined according to the game state after the occurrence of the game state is performed.
Therefore, when the first specific game state occurs,
When the second specific game state occurs, the player
The game state after the occurrence of the specific game state is advantageous to the player
You need to make an effort. For this reason, the first specific play
A second specific game state has also occurred when a skill state has occurred.
In both cases, the game becomes more varied and interesting.
It is possible to increase the expectation of the engineer. Moreover, the first feature
If a fixed game state occurs, the fact is notified and the second
If a specific game state occurs, it will be notified
Therefore, when the first specific game state occurs and when the second specific game occurs
The control mode of the variable prize ball device is the same when the state occurs.
The first specific gaming state occurs despite the player
And whether the second specific game state has occurred
Can be recognized. In addition, if such notice is given
In the case where the first specific game state occurs, the second
A specific game state occurs even when a specific game state occurs
Depending on the later game state, the magnitude of the degree of advantage is determined
It is possible to play a variety of games
In, it is a notification that tells the occurrence of either specific game state
Can increase the player's expectations regardless of the content of the announcement.
Can be. In this way, the player can sufficiently change the game
Be able to recognize and detract from the player's expectations
Players can fully enjoy the variability of the game
You.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG. 1 is an overall front view showing a pachinko game machine 30 which is an example of a ball game machine. FIG. 2 is an overall rear view showing a partial internal structure of the pachinko gaming machine. FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view showing a variable winning ball device used in a pachinko gaming machine. FIG. 4 is an overall front view showing a variable winning ball device used in a pachinko gaming machine. FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view showing an internal structure of a variable winning ball device used in a pachinko gaming machine. FIG. 6 is a vertical sectional view of the variable winning ball device. FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing a position where a light receiver is provided. FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram showing positions of communication holes formed by through holes provided in three variable display units (drums). FIG. 9 is a diagram showing a table showing a correspondence relationship between a detection output derived from a light receiver in response to detection of passing light and a combination of identification information in that case. FIG. 10 is a block diagram showing a control circuit for controlling a pachinko gaming machine. FIG. 11 is a flowchart illustrating a specific operation of the pachinko gaming machine. FIG. 12 is a flowchart illustrating a specific operation of the pachinko gaming machine. FIG. 13 is a flowchart illustrating a specific operation of the pachinko gaming machine. [Description of References] 30 is a pachinko game machine which is an example of a ball game machine, 38 is a game board, 42 is a variable display device, 52 is a variable winning ball device,
218a to 218e are light emitters, 220a to 220e are light receivers, 300 is a microcomputer, 336 is a motor circuit, 332 and 338 are solenoid circuits, 68 is a stop switch, 158 is a V winning ball detection mechanism, and 2, 4, and 6 are variable. Display unit (drum).

Claims (1)

(57) [Claims] A ball game machine in which a game is played by hitting a ball into a game area, wherein a first state provided in the game area, which is advantageous for the player, and a second state, which is disadvantageous for the player, A variable prize ball device capable of changing the display state; a variable display device capable of changing the display state; variable display control means for variably displaying the variable display device and performing control to derive and display a display result; A means for controlling a game of a gaming machine, wherein a game control means for generating a specific game state when a display result of the variable display device becomes a predetermined specific display mode, and the variable winning ball device A plurality of types of the specific display mode to be the first state are determined, and when the specific display mode of the first type is derived and displayed, it is notified that the first specific game state has occurred, There are two specific display modes If and a specific game state informing means second specific game state to notify the subject that have occurred if it is left displayed, the game control means, said first and second specific game state occurs,
The variable winning ball device is controlled to the first state in the same control mode without distinction between the time of occurrence of the first specific game state and the time of occurrence of the second specific game state, and then to the second state, and A variable winning ball device control means capable of performing repetitive continuation control for controlling the variable winning ball device to the first state again, wherein the first specific game state occurs and the second specific game In the case where the magnitude relationship of the degree that is advantageous to the player in the case where the state has occurred is determined according to the game state after the occurrence of the specific game state, the game control is performed, and when the first specific game state occurs, Performing a game control so that the possibility that the player is more advantageous than when the second specific game state occurs is higher.
Ball game machine.