JP2974237B2 - Ball game machine - Google Patents

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DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION [0001] BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to a pachinko game machine and a carp.
For more information on ball game machines represented by
A ball game machine in which a game is played by hitting a ball on the game board
About. [0002] 2. Description of the Related Art This type of ball game machine has been
What is generally known is, for example, FIGS.
8 has a variable winning ball device shown in
Was. A partition member 470 is provided in the variable winning ball device 416.
This partition member 470 allows the player to win a specific prize.
The specific winning opening 472 as an example of the area and the example of the normal winning area.
Normal winning ports 474a and 474b were formed. Soshi
The specific winning ball that has won the specific winning opening 472 is specified.
By the specific winning ball detecting device 476 as an example of the winning ball detecting means.
And a normal winning opening 47
4a, 474b and the special winning opening 472 all winning
The prize ball is guided to one place by the all prize ball collecting passage 478.
They were collected and detected by the all-prize-winning ball detector 480.
Note that the specific winning ball detection device 476 includes a reflection plate 494.
The photo sensor 496 detects reflected light from
It is a well-known optical detection device. And the opening and closing plate 4
A variable prize ball unit 54 is opened and changed to the first state.
The ball that has entered the yard enters the special winning opening 472 and
If detected by the fixed winning ball detection device 476, the detection output
The variable winning ball device 416 based on the
After the elapse of the period, the state is changed to the second state, and then the state is changed to the first state again.
Continuation control so as to be in the state
Variable winning ball device 41 based on the detection output of detector 480
The number of balls hit in 6 reaches a predetermined number (for example, 10)
If it is determined that the variable winning prize ball device 416 is in the second state.
It was controlled to switch to the state. [0003] However, this type of slave
For conventional ball-and-shooter machines, specific winning balls and regular winnings
Ordinary prize balls won from the mouth are all gathered in one place
Since all the winning balls are detected by the winning ball detector 480, all the winning balls are detected.
Not only does the burden on the container 480 increase, but also many winning balls
May be clogged due to gathering into one place
There was a disadvantage. In a conventional ball-and-ball game machine,
All winning balls detector 480 is variable based on the detection output
It is determined that the number of winning balls in the winning ball device has reached a predetermined number.
In such a case, the variable winning ball device is switched to the second state.
Because it works in a disadvantageous way for the player,
No prize ball cannot be detected by all prize ball detectors 480
May become inoperable.
Was. Also, if this misconduct occurs or all winning balls
When the detector 480 becomes undetectable due to a failure or the like
The variable winning prize ball device of the ball game machine is as originally designed
The inconvenience of not performing the operation
You. The present invention has been devised in view of such circumstances.
The purpose is to win the variable prize ball device
For counting winning balls without increasing the number of detectors that detect balls
To reduce the load on the detector
The object of the present invention is to provide a ball-and-ball game machine capable of judging whether or not the game machine is a game machine. [0006] SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to a method of hitting a game board.
A ball game machine in which a game is played by hitting a ball,Play
Game control means for controlling a skill state,Advantageous for players
The first condition and the second condition disadvantageous to the player
Winning ball device that can be changed to a state, and the variable winning ball device
Is a specific game state that can be set to the first state
Specific game state detection means for detecting occurrence of the occurrence,
A special prize that is installed in the variable prize ball device and that can hit a ball
A prize area and a normal prize area;
A specific winning ball detecting means for detecting only a winning ball;
A normal winning ball detecting means for detecting only a winning ball in the prize area;
Including,The game control means,The specific game state detection hand
When there is a stage detection output, the variable winning ball device is moved to the first position.
And the specific winning ball detection means and the normal winning
The number is counted based on the detection output with the prize ball detecting means.
When the number of winning balls to the variable winning ball device reaches a predetermined number,
The variable winning ball device is set to the second state, and the specific winning ball is detected.
When there is a detection output of the means, the variable winning ball device is restarted.
Means for repeatedly and continuously controlling to the first stateIncludingSaid
A predetermined period has elapsed since the variable prize ball device entered the first state
Detection from the normal winning ball detection means despite the
If the output has not been derived even once, the specific prize
Abnormal regardless of detection output of ball detection means
Abnormality judgment handStepIt is characterized by including. [0007] According to the present invention, a ball is hit in the variable winning ball device.
There is a special prize area and a normal prize area that can be awarded.
The special prize ball detection means
Only prize balls are detected.
Only winning balls in the prize area are detected. And control means
The occurrence of a specific game state is detected by the function of
When the variable winning ball device is detected by the
And the specific winning ball detection means and the normal
The above is counted based on the detection output with the winning ball detection means.
When the number of winning balls to the variable winning ball device reaches a predetermined number,
The variable prize ball device is in the second state, and the variable prize ball is
When the device is in the first state, the detection of the specific winning ball detecting means is performed.
If there is an output, it may be in the second state.
The variable winning prize ball device is repeatedly and continuously controlled to the first state again.
Then, by the function of the abnormality determining means, the variable winning ball
Whether a predetermined period has passed since the device entered the first state
Nevertheless, the detection output from the normal winning ball detection means has never been
If not derived, the specific winning ball detection means
It is determined that there is an error regardless of the presence or absence of the detection output.
You. [0008] BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG.
explain. In this embodiment, a pachi, which is an example of a ball-and-ball game machine, is used.
The following description is based on the game machine, but the present invention is not limited to this.
Anything that plays games by playing balls, such as coin gaming machines
Including First Embodiment FIG. 1 shows a pachinko game machine 10 which is an example of a ball game machine.
FIG. The game board 14 of the pachinko machine 10
Is provided with a variable display device 20 at a substantially central position thereof.
And a variable winning ball device 16 is located below the
It is arranged. In addition, the game board 14 has a plurality of winning devices.
That 26a, 26b, 28a, 28b are provided
In addition, starting winning prize holes 18a, 18b, 18c are provided
I have. Then, the starting winning ports 18a, 18b, 18c
If the pachinko ball wins any of the above,
The variable display units 22a, 22b, 22c of the variable display device 20
Start variable display, and after the specified period elapses or within that period
Stopped by the player operating the stop switch 36
Is controlled. The variable display units 22a, 22a
2b and 22c are always variably displayed.
Pachinko balls to any of mouths 18a, 18b, 18c
The stop control may be performed by winning. Soshi
The variable display units 22a, 22b, and 22c are stopped.
A combination (for example, 777) for which a later display mode is predetermined
In this case, the open / close plate 54 of the variable winning ball device 16 is
A jackpot control for opening is performed. The opening and closing plate 54
The opening is performed for a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) as described later.
Interval) or a predetermined number of balls (for example, 10)
If the earlier condition of winning is satisfied,
When the operation is completed, the opening and closing plate 54 is controlled to be closed. this
The number of winning pachinko balls in the variable winning ball device 16 is displayed.
It is displayed by the digital display 86. The variable table
The display device 20 has only one or two variable display units.
Alternatively, four or more units may be provided. In the figure, numeral 32 is provided on the front frame 12.
Ramps, which are used to
This is to notify an abnormal situation such as occurrence. In the figure, reference numeral 34 denotes a speaker, which is a sound effect.
To generate an audible alarm when an outbreak or fraud occurs
belongs to. 30a and 30b correspond to various game states.
It is a lamp that lights or flashes immediately. 24 is digital
It is a repetition of a variable winning ball device 16 described later.
The number of continuations in the continuation control is displayed. Ma
The variable winning ball device 16, the winning devices 28a and 28
b, 26a, 26b and the starting winning openings 18a, 18b, 18
The winning area is constituted by c. FIG. 2 is a partial internal structure of the pachinko gaming machine 10.
FIG. In the drawing, reference numeral 46 denotes a hitting motor.
And put pachinko balls one at a time on the game board (see Fig. 1)
It is for the purpose. Also, the pachinko balls that have been driven
Wins in the moving winning prize openings 18a, 18b, 18c (see FIG. 1)
Then, the starting winning ball detectors 42a, 42b, 42c
Detected. In the figure, reference numeral 38 denotes a winning ball set cover,
The winning balls won from the entry prize area are guided to a predetermined location and collected.
Are to be combined. In the figure, reference numeral 40 denotes a variable winning ball device book.
Body. 44 is a solenoid as an example of an electric drive source
The opening and closing plate 54 of the variable winning ball device 16 is opened.
It is for driving. The electric drive source is
The motor is not limited to the solenoid 44 and may be a motor. FIG. 3 is a vertical sectional view of the variable winning ball device 16.
This is for explaining the drive mechanism of the opening and closing plate 54.
You. FIG. 4 is a front view showing a partial internal structure of the variable winning ball device 16.
FIG. FIG. 5 and FIG.
It is an explanatory view showing a movement locus of a winning pachinko ball. Figure
7 and 8 show the pachinko prize winning in the variable winning ball device 16.
It is a longitudinal cross-sectional view which shows the movement locus of a ball. Next, based on FIGS. 3 to 7 and FIG.
The structure and operation of the special winning ball device will be described. First, as shown in FIG. 3, the variable winning ball device 1
6 is mounted on the game board 14 by the mounting board 48.
I have. The variable winning ball device 16 has an opening 50 formed therein.
I have. An opening / closing plate 54 that can close the opening 50 is a rotating shaft.
It is pivotally supported by 56. And Soleno
Operating plate 68 fixed to plunger 66 of id 44
Is inserted into the engagement hole 64 of the opening / closing plate 54.
The plunger 66 is actuated by the operation of the solenoid 44.
It expands and contracts, and the operation plate 68 moves up and down,
The plate 54 is rotated about its rotation shaft 56 so that the opening
50 is closed and opening 50 is open.
It is configured so as to switch to the established state. This opening / closing plate 5
In the open state of No. 4, pachinko balls win in the variable winning ball device
The first state, which is easy to play and is
The pachinko ball is variably inserted with the open / close plate 54 closed.
It is disadvantageous for a player who cannot enter the prize ball device 16.
A second state is configured. Note that this second state
Means that no pachinko balls can win in the variable winning ball device 16
It is difficult to win prizes, not only those that are not, that is, the winning probability is extremely high
It may be constituted by a low one. In the figure, 62 is the open position.
The opening restricting piece is used to regulate the opening position of the opening / closing plate 54 at the time of opening and closing.
The contact angle with the protruding piece 60 allows the opening / closing angle of the opening / closing plate 54 to be increased.
Is regulated. In the figure, reference numeral 58 denotes a guide raised portion,
Pachinko balls won from the opening / closing plate 54 can be changed into a variable winning ball device 1
6 and the strength of the opening / closing plate 54
It is for improving. Also, the opening / closing plate 54 is closed.
When it is formed, the pachinko ball that has fallen from above is
Once collides with the surrounding frame 84, and then falls on guide rails, etc.
Is configured so that the collision with the surrounding frame 84
Reduce the falling speed of pachinko balls, and
It is configured to minimize the damage caused by falling of the cock ball.
Have been. A front decorative plate is provided on the front side of the surrounding frame 84.
82 is attached. Further, the variable winning ball device 16
Winning opening 18a is integrally provided in the upper part of
You. In the drawing, reference numeral 83 denotes a direction changing member, which is a variable winning ball.
Movement of normal winning balls among pachinko balls winning in the device
Change the direction and smoothly invite to the winning ball set cover 38 side
It is for guiding. As shown in FIG. 4, the variable winning ball device includes
A prize space 52 is formed.
In addition, a specific winning opening (V pocket) 72 and a normal winning opening 74
a, 74b are formed. This special winning opening 72 and left
The right normal winning openings 74a and 74b are formed by the partition member 70.
It is partitioned. Pachinko machines in the winning space 52
The ball wins (V wins) in the specific winning opening 72 or
Wins one of the left and right normal winning openings 74a, 74b
You. Pachinko balls that win the specific winning opening 72 are specific winning balls
Detected by a specific winning ball detector 102 which is an example of a detecting means.
In addition, the pachinko which won the normal winning opening 74a, 74b
Ko balls are usually collected in one place by the winning ball collecting passage 103.
The normal winning ball is an example of the normal winning ball detecting means.
Detected by detector 104. Detection of these special winning balls
The ball 102 and the normal winning ball detector 104 pass the pachinko ball
A so-called proximity switch that detects the change in magnetism
However, the present invention is not limited to this.
Switches and optical switches consisting of a transmitter and receiver, etc.
What is a switch that can detect the passage of pachinko balls?
May be. In the figure, reference numeral 86 denotes a digital display,
The surrounding frame 84 protects the pachinko ball from collision.
I have. The specific winning ball detecting means and the normal winning
Instead of providing ball detection means integrally with the variable winning ball device
In addition, for example, both are provided on the winning ball collection cover,
It may be installed separately from the variable winning ball device, or
Only one of the delivery means may be provided separately.
No. As shown in FIG. 5, a specific winning opening (V pocket)
G) The pachinko ball that won 72 is usually the winning ball collection passage 1.
It is guided without falling on 03. That is, FIG.
As shown in the figure, a pachinko ball that wins the specific winning opening 72
Is guided to the back side of the game board by the guiding gutter 98 and specified.
Enter the award winning ball exclusive passage 100, fall down and specify
After being detected by the winning ball detector 102, the winning ball set
It falls into the bar 38. Next, as shown in FIG. 6 and FIG.
Pachinko balls that have won the mouths 74a and 74b are usually collected
Collected in one place by joint passage 103, normal winning ball inspection
It is detected by the output unit 104. In this embodiment, the opening / closing plate 54 is opened forward.
Although the variable winning prize device to be constructed is shown, the present invention is not limited to this.
, The pair of left and right wing pieces open and close to the left and right, respectively.
Or a pair of left and right sliding members
It may slide outward and move out. FIG. 9 shows the overall configuration of the control circuit of the present invention.
FIG. The microcomputer 106
Controls the operation of the whole pachinko machine as described below.
Function. For this purpose, the microcomputer 1
06 is composed of, for example, an LSI of several chips,
Among them, the control operation can be executed in a predetermined procedure.
MPU 108 and operation program data of MPU 108
ROM 110 for storing data,
And a readable RAM 112. Further, the microcomputer 106 receives an input
An input circuit that receives a signal and provides input data to the MPU 108
Receiving the output data from the path 114 and the MPU 108
Output circuit 116, and sound data from the MPU 108.
Generator 118 that receives data and power-on
Power-only to apply a reset pulse to MPU 108
Apply clock signal to set circuit 120 and MPU 108
Clock generation circuit 122 and clock generation circuit 12
Periodically generate an interrupt pulse by dividing the clock signal from 2
Pulse divider circuit (interrupt pulse generation) applied to MPU 108
Circuit) 124 and the address data from the MPU 108
And an address decode circuit 126 for decoding. The MPU 108 receives a signal from the pulse dividing circuit 124
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 126 receives the address data from the MPU 108.
Decodes the data, ROM110, RAM112, input
Circuit 114, output circuit 116, sound generator 1
18 is given a chip select signal. In this embodiment, the ROM 110 is
Rewriting the content, that is, if necessary,
The program data for the MPU 108 stored therein
Programmable R so that the data can be changed
OM is used. Then, the MPU 108
According to the program data stored in the OM 110,
In addition, in response to the input of each control signal described below,
A control signal is given to the prize ball device 16 and the like. An input signal is supplied to the microcomputer 106.
The following signals are given as signals. First, a start-up entry accompanying a start-up prize of a pachinko ball.
In response to the prize ball detectors 42a, 42b, 42c being turned on.
In response, the starting winning ball detection circuit 128 detects the starting winning ball.
The signal is provided to the microcomputer 106. Strike
The stop signal is stopped based on the operation of the stop switch 36.
From the top circuit 130 to the microcomputer 106
available. Pachinko ball wins the special winning opening 72 and is specified
In response to the winning ball detector 102 being turned on, a specific winning
A special winning ball detection signal from the winning ball detecting circuit 132
It is provided to the computer 106. Normal winning ball detector 1
04 in response to the detection output of the normal winning ball detection circuit 133.
From the microcomputer 106
Given to. Light reception provided in the variable display device 20
In response to the detection outputs of the detectors 150a to 150d,
The light receiving signal from the path 134 is sent to the microcomputer 106.
Given. The microcomputer 106 has the following configuration.
Control signals to the circuits and devices. First, the motor
To the motor 158 for driving the movable display device via the road 136.
The motor drive signal is given, and the solenoid circuit 138 is
Through the drum solenoids A (160), B (162),
C (164) is given a solenoid drive signal
Locks and unlocks the variable display section of the variable display device
Do. Thereby, the variable display unit in the variable display device 20
22a, 22b, and 22c (see FIG. 1).
U. Next, the light emitters 166a to 166a
A control signal for lighting 166d is output. this
Light emitters 166a to 166d and light receivers 150a to 150
0d, the display mode of the stopped variable display device is set in advance.
Determines whether the combination is determined (for example, 777)
I do. Further, the solenoid is connected via a solenoid circuit 141.
, A solenoid driving signal is given to the
The open / close control of the open / close plate 54 (see FIG. 3) is performed. this
The solenoid circuit 141 and the microcomputer 106
As a result, the drive control means for driving and controlling the variable winning ball device
It is configured. Next, a run is performed via the lamp circuit 142.
30a, 30b, 32, 174, 176, 178 (1
74, 176, 178 are not shown)
Provides control signals for the lights. These lamps are L
ED may be used. In addition, a variable table is provided via the LED circuit 144.
LE provided in the display device 20 for displaying the start winning prize memory.
Lights D180, 182, 184, 186 (not shown)
Output a control signal to drive the digital display
The digital displays 24 and 86 are digitized via the path 146.
Outputs a control signal for displaying the total. In addition,
The sound is generated from the speaker 34 via the amplifier 148.
Output a control signal. In addition, each circuit of the above configuration
Is supplied with a predetermined DC current from the power supply circuit 188. FIGS. 10 and 11 show an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 7 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of FIG. Next, referring to FIGS. 1 to 10 and 11, FIG.
A specific operation of the pachinko gaming machine will now be described. First, as shown in FIG.
After initialization, various judgments and processing
The program is executed, during which the predetermined
Once every short time (for example, 4 msec), as shown in FIG.
The interrupt program is executed. This interrupt program
First, at step S30, the starting winning ball detector is turned off.
When it is determined whether or not N has been reached,
If so, the interrupt ends. Also, the start winning ball detection switch is
If it is determined that the switch has been turned on, the process proceeds to step S31.
Whether the value of the start winning prize memory counter is "4" or not.
If a judgment is made and it is judged to be "4", then
The interrupt ends at the point. On the other hand, it is not "4", that is, still
If the value of the start winning prize memory counter has not reached "4"
If it is determined, the process proceeds to step S32 to store the start winning prize.
After the counter is incremented by one, the interrupt ends. This
The determination in step S31 is based on the start winning memory counter.
Because the upper limit of the storage area is set to "4",
This is for preventing the above-mentioned storage. This interrupt program
Are executed sequentially while the program shown in FIG. 10 is executed.
It is. In FIG. 10, first, start-up is performed in step S1.
It is determined whether or not the value of the prize memory counter is "0"
If it is determined to be "0", the starting winning memory
It waits until the value of the counter no longer becomes "0". And
When it is no longer “0”, that is, when it is “1” or more
If no, a determination of NO is made and the process proceeds to step S2 to start the winning.
Decrement the storage counter by 1 and use the variable display device
Start variable display. Next, proceeding to step S3,
It is determined whether or not the switch has been turned ON,
If it is determined that the operation has not been performed yet, step S
4 to determine whether five seconds have elapsed since the start of the variable display.
If it is determined that five seconds have not yet passed,
A DO loop returning to step S3 is formed again.
You. The player stops during the DO loop.
When the switch is operated, from step S3,
If the determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S5 and the variable display is performed.
Stopped. In addition, the operation of the stop switch by the player
When 5 seconds have passed since the start of the variable display without any operation
In this case, a determination of YES is made in step S4,
Proceeding to step S5, the variable display is similarly stopped. Next
Then, the process proceeds to step S6 to determine whether or not the combination of the jackpot symbols
Is determined to be not a combination of jackpot symbols
If so, the process returns to step S1 again. Also a big hit
When it is determined that the combination is a symbol combination, the process proceeds to step S7.
The opening and closing plate of the variable prize ball device, and
The counter is incremented by one. Next, in step S8
To determine whether or not the special winning ball detector has been turned ON.
If it is determined that the switch has been turned on, step S9 is performed.
And increment the 10 count counter by 1,
No processing to increment V winning number counter by 1
It is. Further, the process proceeds to step S10, and
It is determined whether the value of the data is “10” and “1”
If it is determined that it is not “0”, the process proceeds to step S11,
It is determined whether or not there is a V winning memory, and the V winning memory is determined.
If it is determined that there is no V prize
After the storage process is performed, the process proceeds to step S13. This
The V winning prize storage process in step S12 is performed by
Based on the prize, the variable prize ball device is set for a predetermined time (for example,
30 seconds) or a predetermined number (for example, 10)
Variable once after switching to the second state based on winning
The so-called repetition of switching and controlling the winning ball device to the first state
This is for performing continuous control. Also,
In step S10, the value of the opening counter is "10".
If it is determined that there is, the processing in step S12 is performed.
Proceed directly to step S13 without any intervention. This is
The number of times the repeat continuation control is performed is limited to 10 times in advance.
Continuation control more than 10 times
It is for not letting it. Further, according to step S11,
If it is determined that there is a V winning memory, step S1
Proceeds directly to step S13 without performing the processing by step 2.
No. This means that the upper limit of the V prize memory is once.
In order to prevent further memorization of the V prize
However, the present invention is not limited to this,
The upper V winning memory may be stored. Next, in step S13, a normal winning ball
A determination is made as to whether the detector has been turned on, and
If it is determined that the
Step after incrementing the value of the und counter by 1
Proceed to S15. In step S15, count 10 counts
It is determined whether the value of the data is “10” and “1”
If it is determined that it is not "0", the process proceeds to step S16.
By this step S15, the specific winning ball and the normal winning ball are
Sum reaches a predetermined constant value (10 in this case)
A predetermined number determining means for determining that the operation has been performed is configured.
Next, in step S16, 30 seconds have passed since the opening and closing of the open / close plate.
It is determined whether or not 30 seconds have not yet passed
If determined, the DO loop returns to step S8.
Is formed. Then, in step S15, Y
When the ES is determined or in step S16
If the determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S17,
After the process of closing the open / close plate is performed, the process proceeds to step S18.
move on. In step S18, the value of the 10 count counter
And whether the value of the V winning number counter is equal to
If it is determined that they are not equal, the process proceeds to step S19.
It is determined whether there is an advance V winning memory and the V winning
If it is determined that there is memory, the process proceeds to step S20, and V
Clear winning memory, clear 10 count counter and
And after each process of clearing the V winning number counter is performed
Proceeding to step S7 again, the opening and closing plate is opened and the variable insertion is performed.
Repetitive continuation control for returning the prize ball device to the first state is performed.
Will be On the other hand, in step S19, the V prize memory is not stored.
If it is determined that the number is 10
Counter clear, V winning number counter clear and
After each processing of opening counter clear,
The process returns to step S1. Also, at step S18, 10
The value of the Unt counter and the value of the V winning number counter are equal
(Including both “0”),
That is, pachinko balls normally detected by the winning ball detector
If there is no opening / closing plate, the process proceeds to step S22.
Processing to prohibit the opening of
It is. That is, the pachinko machine that wins in the variable winning ball device
It is unlikely that all balls will win V,
The prize detector is broken or the prize detector is
Unusual situations such as improper conduct such as punching out
In this step S22, the game is played.
Inactivate. Game at this step S22
Inactivation means are provided. In addition, the game deactivation hand
The step is not limited to the processing in step S22, and the supply of the hit ball is stopped.
Alternatively, the hitting motor may be stopped, etc.
Anything that cannot be continued can be used. The step
After the process in step S22 is performed, the process proceeds to step S23.
Go ahead, generate an alarm sound and turn on the lamp.
And notify the staff etc. that an abnormal situation has occurred.
You. Next, proceeding to step S24, the normal winning ball detector
A judgment is made as to whether or not the switch has been turned on, and wait until the switch is turned on.
To work. Then, the staff at the amusement arc
After taking appropriate action, unlock the glass frame
And open pachinko balls in a normal prize in the variable prize ball device
Drop in mouth. Thereby, according to step S24
If a determination of YES is made, the process proceeds to step S25,
Each process of turning off the sound and turning off the lamp is performed.
Proceed to step S26, release the prohibition of opening of the open / close plate, and
The prize acceptance has been lifted and normal games can be played.
And the process proceeds to step S19. In the above embodiment, abnormal situations such as fraudulent acts
A V winning number counter to detect
After the board is opened for a predetermined period (30 seconds or 10 counts)
Any of the periods until the counter value reaches “10”
Or the period in which the earlier one expires)
The value of the counter is equal to the value of the 10-count counter.
Judges that there is no detection output of the normal winning ball detector
And configured to determine that an abnormal situation has occurred.
However, the present invention is not limited to this.
The opening and closing plate is opened for a predetermined period (30 seconds or
Period until the value of the 10 count counter reaches “10”
After the expiration of the earlier of
If the value of the winning counter is "0", an abnormal situation
You may be comprised so that it may determine that it has occurred. In order to determine the occurrence of the abnormal situation,
Conventionally, for example, JP-A-61-98273 or
Adopts the method described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 61-100275.
Pachinko detected by the special winning ball detector
The ball passes through the winning ball detector provided below it
It is configured to be detected, the specific winning ball detector is
Within a certain period of time after pachinko balls are detected.
When it is necessary from the fixed winning ball detector to the winning ball detector
The winning ball detector does not detect the winning ball during
To determine that an abnormal situation has occurred.
Had been. However, when this conventional method is adopted,
After detection by the fixed winning ball detector, clogging etc. may occur.
If the prize ball detector cannot detect it within a certain time
Even if it is, it is immediately judged as an abnormal situation and the game is not possible
Is activated and the player is unable to continue playing.
This reduces the player's willingness to play
Troubles between players and employees occur frequently
Or cause damage to players, employees, etc.
Inconvenience, such as giving the impression that the machine is often used
The union had occurred. However, the present invention provides a method for determining the occurrence of an abnormal situation.
As a step, after the variable winning ball device changes to the first state
Normally enter within a predetermined time that is longer than the predetermined time.
Only when there is no detection output from the prize ball detection means
Determine that a normal situation has occurred and deactivate the game
So that the jam can be eliminated by the subsequent winning balls
The game is not interrupted if
The advantage that the conventional method described above does not cause inconvenience
You. Further, as a detection output of occurrence of an abnormal situation,
Specific winning at the entrance of the specific winning opening in the variable winning ball device
In addition to providing a ball detection switch,
A normal winning ball detection switch is provided at each entrance,
Multiple regular prizes within a fixed time after the prize winning ball device is opened
No detection output is derived from any of the ball detection switches.
A method to determine that an abnormal situation has occurred
Can be However, with this method, the normal
The number of switches is required, and the structure becomes complicated.
The disadvantage is that it is expensive and expensive. In addition, multiple
One or two of the normal winning ball detection switches
If any of these are pulled out or broken,
As long as there is a normal winning ball detection switch that is operating normally
Pachinko ball is inserted into the normal normal winning ball detection switch.
Do not judge that an abnormal situation has occurred by detecting
It is. Therefore, the extracted normal winning ball detection switch
From the switch or the broken normal winning ball detection switch.
Even if a lot of dick balls win, they are still detected
The allowable value of the number of winnings in the variable winning ball device (for example,
If you allow more than 10 pachinko balls to win
Such an inconvenient situation occurs. Therefore, multiple
A predetermined time (for example,
For example, if the value of the counter for 30 seconds or 10
"0" expires earlier
If there is no detection output within the period
It is also possible to determine that there is a control to deactivate the game
It is conceivable that in this case,
Switch is not pulled out and the normal winning ball detection switch is
Even if the switch has not failed at all,
Wins only from the normal winning ball detector where the winning ball is biased,
Even if it is not detected at all by other normal winning ball detectors
It is determined that an abnormal situation has occurred, and the player
Inactive games despite regular games
The inconvenience of having a great dissatisfaction arises. The means for determining an abnormal situation according to the present invention
Since there is only one winning ball detector, these inconveniences can be eliminated.
There are advantages that can be eliminated. In this embodiment, the variable winning ball device is the first winning ball device.
Condition was variably started with the start winning prize
The combination of symbols when the variable display is stopped is predetermined
The case where it matches with the combination of symbols of big hits
However, the present invention is not limited to this.
The first state of the variable prize ball device continues repeatedly depending on the output
Variable winning prize ball device if it is configured to be
First, the condition for the first state is limited to the present embodiment.
Not. Second Embodiment Next, a second embodiment will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 12 shows a pachinko machine as an example of a ball-and-ball game machine.
FIG. 2 is an overall front view showing the gaming machine 10. Pachinko machine 1
0 has a variable winning prize ball device 1 almost in the center thereof.
6 is provided, and the starting prize
Ports 202a, 202b, 204 are provided. What
The internal structure of the variable winning ball device 16 is shown in FIGS.
It is the same as shown. Furthermore, the game board 14 has a prize
Devices 26a and 26b and tulip winning device 21
0a and 210b are provided. The starting winning opening 20
2a and 202b are set for each of the winning balls.
Start winning prize ball detector 1 (206a), (20
6b), and
The winning ball that has won the starting winning port 204 is a starting winning ball detector.
2 (208). So
Then, the start winning ball detector 1 (206a), (206
The variable winning based on the detection output of b) as described later.
The opening / closing plate 54 of the ball device 16 opens and closes once, and the starting prize is won.
The open / close plate based on the detection output of the ball detector 2 (208)
54 is controlled to open and close. This opening / closing plate 54
Opens and closes on both left and right sides instead of those that open and close forward
It may be composed of a pair of open / close wing pieces,
It may be constituted by a sliding member that moves out and out. In the drawing, reference numeral 32 denotes a rack provided on the front frame 12.
Is a big hit and an abnormal event described later
Lights up when a condition occurs, indicating that an abnormal situation has occurred
It is for. 34 is a speaker,
Generates sound effects and alarm sounds in the event of an abnormal situation.
This is for the purpose. Furthermore, in the figure, 30a and 30b are each
It is a lamp that lights in a seed game state. The gaming board
The variable prize ball device 16 and the prize device 2 provided at 14
6a, 26b, tulip winning device 210a, 21
0b, winning through the winning opening 202a, 202b, 204
An award area is configured. FIG. 13 shows a control circuit according to a second embodiment of the present invention.
It is a block diagram showing the whole road composition. This second fruit
The control circuit in the embodiment is the same as the first embodiment shown in FIG.
Most of the control circuits in the example are common.
Therefore, common parts are denoted by the same reference numerals. this
Since the common parts have already been described with reference to FIG.
Here, the description is omitted. If the pachinko ball wins the starting, the starting winning ball
Detector 1 (206a), (206b) or start winning
One of the ball detectors 2 (208) is turned ON and the start
The winning prize ball detection signal from the prize ball detection circuit 210 is
Input to the computer 106. Variable winning ball soccer that has been switched to the first state
The pachinko ball that has entered the hall wins the special winning opening 72
If the special winning ball detector 102 is turned on, the specific winning ball
The special winning ball detection signal from the detection circuit 132 is
Input to the computer 106. Also switches to the first state
The pachinko ball that entered the variable winning ball
If the regular prize mouths 74a and 74b are won, a normal winning ball is detected.
Device 104 is turned on, and the normal winning ball detection circuit 133
A normal winning ball detection signal is input to the microcomputer 106.
Is forced. Next, the microcomputer has the following components.
And output a signal to the device. First, the solenoid circuit 14
1 to the solenoid 44 via the solenoid drive signal.
To control the opening and closing of the variable winning ball device. This solenoid
The circuit 141 and the microcomputer 106
Drive control means for driving and controlling the special winning ball device is configured.
I have. Further, the lamps 30a,
30b, 32, 224, 226 (224, 226 are shown
None) to output a lamp lighting signal. Note that these
Lamps 30a, 30b, 32, 224, and 226 are LEDs
May be. The microcomputer 106 is an LED circuit
For displaying the number of continuations and the number of winnings via 220
LED 228, 229 (not shown) for LED display
Output a signal. Also, a speaker is connected via the amplifier 148.
A signal for sound generation is output to 34. FIG. 14 shows the operation of the second embodiment of the present invention.
It is a flowchart for explaining. Next, FIG.
14, a pachinko gaming machine according to the second embodiment
A specific operation will be described. First, in FIG. 14, the power is turned on.
And the microcomputer 106 is initialized.
Then, the process proceeds to step S1, and the starting winning ball detector 2 is turned on.
A determination is made as to whether or not it has. This turns on
If it is determined that it has not been started, the process proceeds to step S2 to start
It is determined whether or not the winning ball detector 1 has been turned on.
If it is determined that it has not been turned on yet,
The process returns to step S1. Then, in step S1
It is determined that the start winning ball detector 2 has been turned ON.
If so, proceed to step S3 to open and close the variable winning ball device twice.
Processing, continuation count clear, 10 count counter
Clearing and clearing of the V winning number counter
After that, the process proceeds to step S5. The step S
If it is determined to be ON by step 2, the process proceeds to step S4.
Once, open / close processing of variable winning ball device, continuous counter
Clear, 10 count counter clear and V winning number
After each process of the counter clear, the process proceeds to step S5.
move on. In this step S5, the specific winning ball detector is turned on.
Judgment has been made as to whether or not it is still ON
If it is determined that the answer is yes, the process returns to step S1 again.
If it is determined that the switch has been turned on, the process proceeds to step S6. The specific winning ball detector in step S5
Is determined to have been turned ON, the pachinko ball
The fact that a prize in a specific prize port, that is, a V prize has been performed.
judge. Next, in step S6, the variable winning ball device
Open and close 18 times, and open and close the 18 times
Continuation count for counting the number of repetition continuation controls
The process of incrementing the counter by one is performed. Next,
Proceeding to step S7, whether the specific winning ball detector is turned on
If it is determined that the switch has been turned ON,
Proceed to step S8 to set the 10 count counter to 1 ink
Increments and increments the V winning number counter by 1
Is performed. Next, the process proceeds to step S9 to continue
It is determined whether or not the value of the number counter is “8”,
If it is determined that the value is not "8", the process proceeds to step S10.
Only, 18 times opening / closing processing clear, 10 count counter clear
A and V winning number counter clear processing were performed
Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S6 again, and the opening / closing process is repeated 18 times.
And continuous repetition control is performed. This step
The judgment in step S9 is based on the judgment that the repetition continuation control is performed.
Because the maximum number of times that can be
To prevent further continuous control
Things. By this step S9, the continuation count is performed.
If it is determined that the value of the data is "8", step S1
1 to determine whether or not the normal winning ball detector has been turned ON.
If the power is turned off and it is determined that the power is turned on,
Proceed to S12 to increment the 10-counter by 1
After that, the process proceeds to step S13. Step S1
1 indicates that the normal winning ball detector is not turned on.
If it has been cut off, the process proceeds directly to step S13. This step
In step S13, the value of the 10 count counter is "10".
It is determined whether or not there is any data.
3. The sum of the specific winning ball and the normal winning ball is determined by 3.
A fixed number judgment means for judging that the number has become a fixed number
Have been. It is not “10” due to this step S13
If it is determined that there is a variable winning ball, the process proceeds to step S14.
A determination was made as to whether the device had been opened and closed 18 times.
If it is determined that the door has not been opened and closed eight times,
A DO loop returning to step S7 is formed. This step
By the step S13, the value of the 10-counter is set to "10".
Is determined to be possible or by step S14.
If it is determined that the variable prize ball device has been opened and closed 18 times,
Proceeding to step S15, the variable prize ball device is opened and closed 18 times.
Finish and proceed to step S16, 10-count counter
Of whether the value of V is equal to the value of the V winning number counter
And if it is determined that they are not equal, step S1
Returns to the above, but when it is determined that they are equal (both are "0"
Proceeds to step S17, and receives the start winning prize.
A process for prohibiting attachment is performed. That is, step S1
7 constitutes a game inactivating means. This play
The technique inactivating means is limited to the processing in step S17.
Stopping the supply of the ball or the motor of the ball
If it is considered that normal game can not continue
Anything is fine. The determination in step S16 is as described above.
It has the same purpose as step S18 in FIG.
Yes, after the opening and closing process of the variable winning ball device has been started 18 times
In the predetermined time, that is, when ten pachinko balls win
The time required or the time required for the opening and closing plate to open and close 18 times
Normal winning prize ball detection within the time that elapses whichever is earlier
Judgment that there is no detector output at all
To inactivate the game. However, the present invention
Usually indicates that there is no detection output of the winning ball detector.
As in the embodiment, the value of the V winning number counter and 10 counts
Instead of judging that the counter value is equal to
A normal winning number counter is provided, and
Abnormal situation when the value of the regular winning number counter is "0"
May detect the occurrence of a game and deactivate the game.
No. Next, the process proceeds to step S18 to generate an alarm sound.
At the same time as turning on the lamp,
Notify that. Next, the process proceeds to step S19, where the normal
It is determined whether or not the prize ball detector has been turned on,
Wait until The staff at the amusement park emits an alarm sound
An unusual situation has occurred due to raw or lamp lighting
After recognizing and performing appropriate processing, remove the glass frame of the game board
Unlock and open the pachinko balls in the variable winning ball device
Drop in the winning opening. Thereby, in step S19
A determination of YES is made, and the process proceeds to step S20, where
Turn off the lamp and turn off the lamp
Proceed to step S21 to release the prohibition of accepting the start winning
And return to step S1.
You. In the second embodiment, a variable winning ball
As a condition for starting the opening and closing process of the device 18 times,
The ball that enters the variable prize ball device that opens and closes with the prize
Although the case where the dick ball wins a specific winning opening,
The present invention is not limited to this.
The first state of the variable prize ball device is repeatedly continued
If it is configured so that it is in the first state first
The conditions are not limited to this example. [0052]Function to control the operation of the whole pachinko machine
Game state by the microcomputer 106 having
Is controlled.S in FIG.
6 or S5 of FIG. 14, the variable winning ball device
A specific game state that can be set to the state has occurred
Specific game state detecting means for detecting that
You. S7 to S21 in FIG. 10 or S6 to S15 in FIG.
There was a detection output of the specific game state detection means
Controlling the variable winning prize device to the first state,
Detection of specific winning ball detecting means and the normal winning ball detecting means
Winning to the variable winning ball device counted based on the output
When the number of balls reaches a predetermined number, the variable winning ball device
And the detection output of the specific winning ball detection means is
The winning prize ball device is returned to the first state again
Control means for controlling the connection is configured. S18 in FIG.
Or, according to S16 of FIG. 14, the variable winning ball device
Despite the lapse of a predetermined period since the status of 1
The detection output from the normal winning ball detection means is derived at least once.
If not, the specific winning ball detection means detects and outputs
Abnormality judgment to judge that it is abnormal regardless of the presence or absence of force
Means are configured.S23 in FIG. 10 or FIG.
At S18, it is determined that there is an abnormality by the abnormality determination means.
When a judgment is made, control is performed to notify that fact.
Abnormal state notification control means is configured. S2 in FIG.
2 or S17 of FIG.
Inactive when the game is judged to be abnormal
A game inactivating means is configured. In addition,
For example, in S22, the opening of the open / close plate is prohibited, and
Although processing to prohibit reception is performed, as described above,
Not limited to the processing in step S22, the supply of the hit ball is stopped or
The hitting motor may be stopped, and the normal game may continue.
Anything that goes away will do. S24, S in FIG.
26 or S19, S21 in FIG.
After the game is deactivated by the deactivation means, the normal
When the detection output from the winning ball detection means is derived,
A game impossible state canceling means for canceling the skill impossible state is configured.
Have been. Further, the occurrence of an abnormal situation in this embodiment
The means for detecting rawness is similar to that shown in FIG.
No detection output from the normal winning ball detector within a fixed time
FIG. 10
It has the same advantages as those described in. In the above embodiment, when playing a game,
Lend Nko balls and play with pachinko balls
I have taken up, for example, magnetic cards and optical cards (optical
Ball lending data such as those that use
Using the recorded data recording medium,
Apply to pachinko machines and play with pachinko balls built into pachinko machines
Allows players to carry pachinko balls
It may be configured as follows. Also, in this case, the pachinko ball
Instead of paying out prize balls by winning, etc., the points are ordered
The next added prize ball score will be displayed, and that score will be displayed.
That is, the prize ball data is recorded on the recording medium.
Thus, it may be configured in place of the possessed ball. [0055] According to the present invention, the specific winning ball detecting means is
It is sufficient to detect only the winning ball in the specific winning area, usually
The winning ball detecting means detects only the winning ball in the normal winning area.
It is enough if one winning ball detection means is in the variable winning ball device
It is no longer necessary to detect the total winning balls
Negative detection means for counting winning balls without increasing the number of means
The burden can be reduced. On the other hand, for example, the communication with the specific winning ball detecting means is performed.
Detected by both detecting means and the regular winning prize ball detecting means
The total value of the winning balls is 0 even though the predetermined period has elapsed.
If it is, the abnormality is determined by the abnormality determination means.
In the case of the configuration, the specific winning ball is detected within the predetermined period.
As long as the specific winning ball is detected by the means,
Even if the prize ball detection means becomes undetectable,
It is not possible to determine the abnormality of the winning ball detection means
Inconvenience occurs. However, in the case of the present invention, the predetermined
Despite the passage of the period, the normal winning ball detection means
If no detection output from is derived,
No matter whether or not the special winning ball detection means detects the output.
The normal winning prize ball detection means
If an abnormality that makes detection impossible occurs, within the predetermined period
The special winning ball detection means detects the specific winning ball
However, there is an effect that the abnormality determination is made well.
You.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG. 1 is a front elevational view showing a first embodiment and showing a pachinko gaming machine which is an example of a ball game machine according to the present invention. FIG. 2 is a whole rear view showing the first embodiment and showing a partial internal structure of the pachinko gaming machine. FIG. 3 is a longitudinal sectional view showing the first embodiment and showing a driving state of the variable winning ball device. FIG. 4 is a front view showing the first embodiment and showing a partial internal structure of the variable winning ball device. FIG. 5 is an explanatory view showing the first embodiment and showing a moving path of a pachinko ball having won a prize in the variable prize ball apparatus. FIG. 6 shows the first embodiment, and is an explanatory diagram showing a moving path of a pachinko ball having won a prize in the variable prize ball device. FIG. 7 is a longitudinal sectional view showing the first embodiment and showing a moving path of a pachinko ball having won a prize in the variable prize ball device. FIG. 8 is a longitudinal sectional view showing the first embodiment and showing a moving path of a pachinko ball having won a prize in the variable prize ball apparatus. FIG. 9 is a block diagram showing the first embodiment and showing a control circuit for controlling the pachinko gaming machine. FIG. 10 is a flowchart illustrating the first embodiment and describing a specific operation of the pachinko gaming machine. FIG. 11 is a flowchart illustrating the first example and describing a specific operation of the pachinko gaming machine. FIG. 12 is an overall front view showing a pachinko gaming machine 10 showing the second embodiment, which is an example of a ball and ball gaming machine. FIG. 13 is a block diagram illustrating a control circuit for controlling a pachinko gaming machine according to a second embodiment. FIG. 14 is a flowchart illustrating a specific operation of the pachinko gaming machine according to the second embodiment. FIG. 15 is an explanatory view showing a conventional example and showing a moving path of a pachinko ball which has won a prize in a variable prize ball device. FIG. 16 is an explanatory view showing a conventional example and showing a moving path of a pachinko ball which has won a prize in the variable prize ball device. FIG. 17 is a longitudinal sectional view showing a conventional example and showing a moving path of a pachinko ball winning in a variable winning ball apparatus. FIG. 18 is a longitudinal sectional view showing a conventional example and showing a moving path of a pachinko ball winning in a variable winning ball device. [Description of References] 14 is a game board, 10 is a ball game machine, 16 is a variable winning ball device, 44 is a solenoid which is an example of an electric drive source, 10
6 is a microcomputer, 52 is a winning space, 72 is a specific winning opening, 74a and 74b are normal winning openings, 102 is a specific winning ball detector which is an example of specific winning ball detecting means, 103
Is a normal winning ball collecting passage, 104 is a normal winning ball detector which is an example of a normal winning ball detecting means, and 100 is a specific winning ball exclusive passage.

Claims (1)

(57) [Claims] A ball game machine in which a game is played by hitting a ball into a game board surface, a game control means for controlling a game state, a first state which is advantageous for the player, and a second state which is disadvantageous for the player. A variable winning prize ball device that can be changed to a state; and a specific game state detecting unit that detects that a specific gaming state determined so that the variable prize ball device can be set to the first state has occurred; A specific prize area and a normal prize area, which are provided in the ball device and in which a hit ball can win, a specific prize ball detecting means for detecting only a prize ball in the specific prize area, and only a prize ball in the normal prize area The game control means controls the variable winning ball device to the first state when the specific game state detecting means detects the output , and the game control means includes : Detecting means and the normal prize When the number of winning balls to the variable winning ball device counted based on the detection output with the ball detecting means reaches a predetermined number, the variable winning ball device is set to the second state, and the specific winning ball detecting means Control means for repeatedly and continuously controlling the variable prize ball device to the first state when the detection output is detected, and despite the lapse of a predetermined period from the change of the variable prize ball device to the first state, when said normal detection output from the winning ball detecting means is not derived also once comprises abnormality determination means to determine that an abnormality or without detection output of said particular winning ball detection means not Characterized by the fact that
Ball game machine. 2. The game control means is different from the abnormality determination means.
If it is determined that it is normal, it will notify that fact
Characterized by including abnormal condition notification control means for performing control
The ball game machine according to claim 1. 3. The game control means is different from the abnormality determination means.
If the game is judged to be normal, the game is deactivated.
And feature comprises a game deactivation means that, according to claim 1
Or the ball game machine according to claim 2. 4. The game control means is provided by the game inactivation means.
After the game has been deactivated, the normal winning ball detection means
If these detection outputs are derived, the game is disabled.
Characterized by including a game impossible state releasing means for removing
The ball game machine according to claim 3.