JP3350021B2 - Ball game machine - Google Patents

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to a ball-shooting game machine which is represented by such as a pachinko game machine and a coin gaming machine and, more particularly, displays a result of the special variable display means is predetermined Patent
Special variable prize, provided that it becomes the fixed identification information
From the second state where the ball device is disadvantageous to the player
The present invention relates to a ball game machine that changes to a first state that is particularly advantageous .

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In this type of ball-and-ball game machine, a variable display device is variably displayed in accordance with a hitting start of a hit ball, and the variable display device is stopped. If the identification information at the time becomes a combination of specific identification information (for example, 777), the variable winning ball device is driven and controlled to a first state advantageous to the player, and a big hit state is generated. The variable winning ball device is returned to the first state after the first state is completed and the second state is completed, based on the fact that a ball is hit in the specific winning area formed in There was something to drive control.
In the conventional ball game machine, when the variable winning ball device is driven and controlled to the first state which is advantageous to the player, the variable display device is variably displayed, and the display result when the variable display device is stopped is determined by a predetermined identification. On condition that the information has been obtained, the player can enjoy the variable display of the variable display device while having the expectation that the variable winning ball device may be driven and controlled to the first state. Was composed.

[0003]

However, in this conventional ball and ball game machine, since there is only one variable display device, only the variable display of the one variable display device can be enjoyed. It had the drawback that it was not possible to increase the interest.

Therefore, for example, as a variable display device,
Normally, variable display means and special variable display means are provided.
A hit ball enters the prize mouth (hereinafter referred to as the normal variable prize mouth)
The display result of the normal variable display means is derived and displayed.
So that the display result matches the predetermined identification information.
The first state that is advantageous to the player if
Set up a variable winning prize ball device and hit the normal variable prize ball device
Is displayed, the display result of the special variable display means
It is conceivable to configure so as to be displayed. Also,
The display result of the special variable display means is the specific identification information.
In front of the above-mentioned normal variable winning ball device, provided that
The degree of advantage for the player related to the first state is high.
When the special game state is set, the special variable table
The expectation of the player for the display result of the indicating means is further increased,
Can be enhanced. In this case, the special variable display means table
The player expects that the display result will be derived and displayed more frequently
More opportunities to play games and increase the interest in games
You. So, for example, a ball hits the regular variable winning opening
It is conceivable to make adjustments to make the adjustment easier. Normally variable input
Adjusting the prize mouth to make it easier for the ball to enter, usually a variable table
The display result of the indicating means is derived and displayed more frequently,
The chance that the variable winning ball device will be in the first state increases,
As a result, the champion where the ball hits the normal variable prize ball device
And the display result of the special variable display means is derived and displayed.
This is because it is possible to increase the frequency of the operation. However,
Adjust the normal variable winning opening so that the ball can easily enter
And the frequency of payouts due to winnings also increased, which caused games
The disadvantage on the part of the venue may be too great. There
Even if the ball enters the winning hole for normal variable, the normal variable
Value other than deriving and displaying the display result of the display means
It is conceivable to construct a pass area that is not given
It is. However, normally the winning entry for variable
Do not make the game area as disadvantageous as possible
The frequency at which the display result of the normal variable display means is derived and displayed
Even if it is possible to raise the height, temporarily change to the first state.
Of the general variable winning prize ball device is maintained in its first state endlessly
It appears to lifting the variable table separately Prussian through the special variable display means
Means of providing two display means and two variable display means
The fit fades. Normal variable prize ball device already first
In the situation where the normal variable winning prize ball device is the first
Display result of the normal variable display means as to whether or not
This is because the result is derived and displayed. Also change
From the point of view of providing games with rich tension,
The normal variable prize ball device that has changed to the first state
Changes to the second state, and the display result of the normally variable display means
Accordingly, the cycle of changing to the first state again
It is desirable to be repeated at a good tempo. Furthermore, fairness
From the point of view, the normal variable winning ball device
A predetermined time has passed since the first state
Normally, the variable winning prize ball device returns to the second state even if it is not
It is desirable. The present invention is, above circumstances in view, the shatters interest limitations of Yu technique one variable display device only have a conventional ball-shooting game machine can provide, to be created a new interest by innovative game, special Variable display means, normal
Variable display means and normal variable display means
After setting the normal variable winning ball device which will be in the first state
In order to provide a special game state like never before
In addition, even if the display result of the variable display means is normally derived
Even if you adjust it to appear more frequently,
In relation to the normally variable winning prize ball device that was in the 1 state,
Normally variable winning prize ball device is used so that the adjustment is not wasted
An object of the present invention is to provide an operating ball game machine.

[0005]

According to the first aspect of the present invention, a normal starting area in which a ball can enter and a plurality of types of identification information can be variably displayed. Variable display means for deriving and displaying a display result when the player enters, a first state advantageous to the player and a second state unfavorable to the player, A normal variable prize ball device which becomes the first state when the display result becomes predetermined identification information; and a plurality of types of identification information can be variably displayed, and a hit ball is awarded in the normal variable prize ball device. special variable display means and, display the results of該特another variable display means for deriving to display the display result when
Is determined to be the predetermined specific identification information.
That the determining means, and special variable winning ball device possible changes to the second state disadvantage advantageous first state and the player for the player, the Japanese on the basis of a determination result of said determining means
Controlling another variable winning ball device in an advantageous state for the player
Specific game state control means and the determination result of the determination means
On the basis of the control, the control for increasing the degree of advantage for the player related to the first state of the normal variable prize ball device is performed.
Special game state control means and the specific game state control means
After the end of the control by the special game state control means,
Special game state starting means for starting the game, and the special game
Determination by the determination means during control by the state control means
Based on the result, control by the special game state control means
Special game state ending means for ending the game, the normal variable prize ball device, after entering the first state, a predetermined number of prizes hitting the normal variable prize ball device of the hit ball, or for a predetermined time of course, whichever condition is characterized by comprising a second state by established.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, in addition to the configuration of the first aspect, the number of hitting balls into the ordinary variable winning prize ball device and the variable number of the special variable display means is still variable. A start number storage unit that stores the number of starts not used for display control within a range of a predetermined upper limit number; and if the start number storage unit has a start memory, the special variable is used by using the start memory number. The variable display control of the display means can be performed.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, in addition to the configuration of the first or second aspect of the present invention, the special game
It is characterized by further including a notifying means for notifying that the control is being performed by the state control means .

[0008]

According to the first aspect of the present invention, when a hit ball enters the normal starting area, the display result of the normal variable display means is derived and displayed, and the display result of the normal variable display means is a predetermined result. When it becomes the identification information, the ordinary variable winning prize ball device enters a first state advantageous to the player. Further, the display result of the special variable display means is derived and displayed when a hit ball is won in the ordinary variable winning ball device. Judgment means
The display result of the special variable display means is predetermined by the function.
It is determined that the specified identification information has been obtained. Ma
In addition, the first special variable winning prize ball device is advantageous to the player.
The state changes to a second state that is disadvantageous to the player. Special
By the operation of the separate game state control means, the judgment of the judgment means
Based on the result, the special variable prize ball device is provided to the player.
It is controlled in an advantageous state. Also, special game state control hand
Based on the action of the step, the previous
The player involved in the first state of the normally variable prize ball device
Is controlled to increase the degree of advantage for the user. Further
In addition, the specific game state
After the control by the state control means is completed, the special game state control is performed.
The control by the control means is started, and the special game state end means
By the action, during the control by the special game state control means
The special game based on the determination result of the determination means
The control by the state control means ends. The normal variable prize ball device, after entering the first state, a predetermined number of prizes hitting the ball to the normal variable prize ball device, or the elapse of a predetermined time, whichever is the earlier condition The second state is established by the establishment .

According to the second aspect of the present invention, in addition to the operation of the first aspect of the present invention, the number of times of hitting the ball into the ordinary variable winning prize ball device is achieved by the operation of the starting number storing means. The number of starts not yet used for variable display control of the special variable display means is stored within a predetermined upper limit number. When there is a start memory to the starting count storage means, used is start memory number, variable display control of the front SL special variable display means is performed, displaying the results of the special variable display means are derived displayed .

According to the third aspect of the present invention, in addition to the operation of the first or second aspect of the present invention, the control of the special game state control means is performed by the operation of the notification means.
It is notified that it is inside .

[0011]

Next, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. In this embodiment, a pachinko game machine will be described as an example of a ball game machine, but the present invention is not limited to this, and any game machine such as a coin game machine that hits a ball to play a ball is used. included.

FIG. 1 is a front view showing various devices and devices arranged in a game area of a pachinko gaming machine.

A pachinko ball is hit into the game area 223 one by one by a hitting device (not shown). This game area 2
Reference numeral 23 denotes a normal variable display device 2 capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information, a special variable display device 1 capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information, and a ball by opening and closing the movable members 4a and 4b. And a normally variable winning prize ball device 4 that changes between a first state advantageous for a player who is likely to win and a second state unfavorable for a player who is difficult to win or does not win a ball. I have. Further game area 2
In the lower position of 23, a first state advantageous for a player who is likely to win a ball by opening and closing the opening and closing plate 51, and a second state disadvantageous for a player who is difficult to win or does not win a ball. Special variable winning ball device 3 that changes to
Special start winning ports 9a and 9b are provided integrally. Further, the game area 223 is provided with an ordinary starting passage 7 and an out port 50 for recovering as an out ball if the driven pachinko ball does not win any of the winning areas or the winning ball device. .

When a pachinko ball hit into the game area 223 wins one of the special start winning holes 9a and 9b, it is detected by a corresponding one of the start winning ball detectors 11a and 11b. The special variable display device 1 starts variable display based on the detection output. The special variable display device 1 includes special variable display units 1a, 1b, which variably display three symbols of a left symbol, a middle symbol, and a right symbol, respectively.
1c, and all the special variable indicators 1a, 1 in accordance with the winning of the pachinko balls in the special starting winning ports 9a, 9b.
b, 1c start variable display at the same time, the left symbol is stopped first after a lapse of a predetermined time, the center symbol is stopped after a lapse of a predetermined time, and the right symbol is stopped after a lapse of a predetermined time. Stopped. Note that the stop order may be an order other than left, center, and right. When the pachinko ball passes through the normal starting passage 7, the passing ball is detected by the starting passing ball detector 8, and the variable display device 2 starts variable display based on the detection output. The ordinary variable display device 2 includes ordinary variable displays 2a and 2b for variably displaying two symbols of a left symbol and a right symbol, respectively. The ordinary variable displays 2a and 2b simultaneously start variable display based on the detection output from the starting passing ball detector 8, and after a lapse of a predetermined time, the normal variable display 2a on the left is stopped first. After the predetermined time has elapsed, the right variable display 2b on the right is stopped and controlled. The ordinary variable display device 2 may be composed of one or three or more ordinary variable displays, and the special variable display device 1 may be composed of one or two or four or more special variable displays. It may be. Furthermore, these variable display devices 1,
2 is always variable display, start winning (passing start)
May be variably started again. In this case, it is desirable that the variable display brightness and speed be switched by a start winning (passing of the start) to notify the start of the variable display. Further, in this embodiment, a 7-segment LED is used.
The variable display devices 1 and 2 for variably displaying are shown, but in addition, a rotary drum type variable display device, a liquid crystal display type variable display device, a dot matrix type variable display device, a variable display device using electroluminescence, a plurality of variable display devices. A roulette-type variable display device, a rotating disk-type variable display device, or the like, which performs variable display by turning on and running a lamp, may be used.

The special variable displays 1a, 1b, 1c and the normal variable displays 2a, 2b variably display ten types of numbers 0 to 9, and the display results of the special variable display 1 are shown in FIG. For example, if 777 is aligned with a total of five lines of three horizontal rows and two diagonal diagonal lines, a large hit state occurs, the solenoid 16 is excited, and the open / close plate 51 is opened. The opening and closing of the opening and closing plate 51 is performed for a predetermined time (for example, 30 minutes).
Seconds) or the number of hit balls (for example, 10)
The prize is continued until the earlier condition is satisfied.

In the drawing, reference numeral 52 denotes a specific winning area (V pocket). When a pachinko ball wins in the specific winning area 52, the specific winning area detector 12 detects the winning ball.
In addition, all the pachinko balls that have won the special variable winning ball device 3 are detected by the winning number detector 13, and the number of winning balls by the winning number detector 13 is displayed by the winning number display 14. When the pachinko ball that has entered the special variable prize ball device 3 in which the opening / closing plate 51 is opened and in the first state enters the specific prize area 52,
After the special variable winning prize ball device 3 has completed its first state and has once returned to the second state, the opening / closing plate 51 is opened again and the first
The state is repeatedly and continuously controlled. The upper limit number of the repetition continuation control is set to, for example, 16 times. The specific prize ball detector 12 constitutes a specific prize ball detection means for detecting a specific prize ball that has won a specific prize area provided in the special variable prize ball device. 1 mentioned above
After the six repetition continuation controls are completed, an intensive game state occurs in which the probability that the normally variable display device 2 is controlled to be displayed on the identification information (for example, 77 or 33) is increased. An indication that this concentrated game state has occurred is made by a concentrated game display lamp 98.

If a pachinko ball wins a special start winning opening 9a, 9b while the special variable display device 1 is variably displaying or the like, the start winning is stored. The stored value is displayed by the start winning storage display 6. It is done. The upper limit of the memory of the special start winning is set to, for example, four. If the pachinko ball passes through the ordinary starting passage 7 during the variable display of the ordinary variable display device 2 or the like, the starting passage is stored, and the number of times of the starting passage is displayed by the starting passage storage display 5. The upper limit of this starting passage memory is set to, for example, 4. Further, instead of starting the variable display of the ordinary variable display device 2 based on the passage of one pachinko ball through the ordinary start passage 7, a predetermined number of pachinko balls are passed through the ordinary start passage 7 and Control may be performed so that the variable display of the ordinary variable display device 2 is started for the first time. The normal start passage port 7 forms a normal start winning area defined so that the normal variable display device is variably displayed by passing a ball. Starting ball detector 8
This constitutes a normal start winning ball detection means for detecting a winning ball which has won the normal starting winning region. When the pachinko ball passes through the normal start passage 7 and the display result when the normal variable display device 2 is variably displayed becomes predetermined identification information (for example, 77), the solenoid 15 is excited to perform the normal variable winning. The opening control of the ball device 4 is performed for a relatively long predetermined time (for example, 6 seconds). On the other hand, the ordinary variable display device 2
Is displayed, for example, "33", the tulip solenoid 15 is excited to open the normally variable winning prize ball device 4 for a relatively short predetermined time (for example, 3 seconds).

In this embodiment, the ordinary variable winning ball device 4
Is configured as a normal winning opening, but a pachinko ball that has won the ordinary variable winning ball device 4 is detected by a starting winning ball detector, and the special variable display device 1 is variably displayed based on the detection output. You may. In this case, when the pachinko ball wins the variable winning ball device 4, 1
A predetermined number (for example, seven) of prize balls that are relatively smaller than the normal prize may be paid out based on the individual prize balls. Also, in the present embodiment, the normally variable winning prize ball device is closed after a predetermined time elapses, but is closed by a predetermined number of wins or a predetermined number of wins or the predetermined number of wins, whichever is earlier. You may do so. The special start winning openings 9a and 9b form a special start winning area defined so that the special variable display device is variably displayed when a hit ball is won. Start winning ball detector 11
The special start winning ball detecting means for detecting a winning ball which has won the special starting winning area is constituted by a and 11b. In the figure, reference numeral 81 denotes a lamp which is turned on or blinks when a big hit occurs to indicate to the player that a big hit has occurred.

Since the normal starting passage 7 is constituted by a passage through which the pachinko ball entered from above passes downward and returns to the game board again, it is necessary to pay out the prize ball even if the pachinko ball passes. There is no need to adjust the nails, so that the pachinko balls are frequently passed through the normal starting passage 7, and the variable display device 2 is frequently variably displayed, and the variable display of the normal variable display device is frequently presented to the player. There is an advantage that it is possible to provide an interesting taste. The normal start passage 7 may be formed as a winning opening in which a predetermined number (for example, 15) of prize balls are paid out to the player by the pachinko ball winning and being guided to the back side of the game board. It should be noted that “winning” in the present invention is a broad concept including “passing”. Further, in the present embodiment, when the variable display of the ordinary variable display device is variably displayed, the pachinko ball is required to pass through the ordinary starting passage 7. The winning of the ball or the specific winning area 52
The variable display of the ordinary variable display device 2 may be controlled on the condition that a pachinko ball is awarded therein and that the display result of the special variable display device 1 becomes a predetermined display result. In addition, the normal variable winning ball device 4 is
In the present embodiment, when the display is driven to the state described above, the condition is that the display result of the ordinary variable display device 2 is a predetermined display result. In addition, for example, the ordinary variable display device 2 and the special variable display device 1 Of the normally variable winning prize ball device 4 on the condition that the combination of the display results of
The driving control may be performed in such a state.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a control circuit used in the pachinko gaming machine. Microcomputer 6
0 has a function of controlling the operation of various devices as described below. For this reason, the microcomputer 60 is composed of, for example, an LSI of several chips, and includes an MPU 6 capable of executing a control operation in a predetermined procedure.
1 and R storing the operation program data of the MPU 61
OM62 and RA that can write and read necessary data
M63.

Further, the microcomputer 60 receives an input signal, provides input data to the MPU 61, receives an output data from the MPU 61 and outputs it to the outside, a sound generator 69 for receiving sound data from the MPU 61, A power-on reset circuit 65 that supplies a reset pulse to the MPU 61 when the power is turned on;
Clock generation circuit 6 for providing a clock signal to MPU 61
6 and the reset signal is periodically (eg, every 2 msec) by dividing the clock signal from the clock generation circuit 66.
And a pulse frequency dividing circuit (periodic reset circuit) 67 to be provided to the MPU 61, and an address decoding circuit 68 for decoding address data from the MPU 61.

The address decode circuit 68 decodes address data from the MPU 61,
63, an input / output circuit 64, and a sound generator 69, respectively.

In this embodiment, the ROM 62
Is a programmable R so that its contents can be rewritten, that is, if necessary, the program data for the MPU 61 stored therein can be changed.
OM is used. Then, the MPU 61 reads the ROM 6
Control signals are given to various devices in accordance with the program data stored in 2 and in response to the output of each control signal described below.

The microcomputer 60 receives the following signals as input signals.

First, a pachinko ball is a special start winning port 9a,
9b, the winning ball is the starting winning ball detector 11
a, 11b, and the detection signal is supplied to the detection circuit 70.
Through the microcomputer 60. If the pachinko ball passes through the ordinary starting passage opening 7, the passing ball is detected by the starting passing ball detector 8 and the detection signal is given to the microcomputer 60 via the detection circuit 71. If the pachinko ball enters the special variable winning ball device 3 and wins in the specific winning area 52, the winning ball is detected by the specific winning ball detector 12 and the detection signal is sent to the detection circuit 72.
Through the microcomputer 60. All the pachinko balls won in the special variable winning ball device 3 are detected by the winning number detector 13, and the detection signal is given to the microcomputer 60 via the detection circuit 73.

Next, the microcomputer 60 gives control signals to the following circuits and devices.

First, a control signal for driving a special variable winning ball device is given to the attacker solenoid 16 via a solenoid driving circuit 74. A control signal for driving a normally variable winning prize ball device is given to the tulip solenoid 15 via a solenoid driving circuit 74. A variable display control signal is applied to the special variable displays 1a, 1b, 1c and the normal variable displays 2a, 2b via the 7-segment LED drive circuit 75. That is, as described above, the control signal for variably displaying the special variable display device is derived based on the detection outputs of the start winning ball detectors 11a and 11b, and the special variable display device is determined based on the satisfaction of a predetermined stop condition. A control signal for controlling the stop of the motor is derived. Further, as described above, a control signal for variably displaying the normally variable display device is derived based on the detection signal from the starting passage ball detector 8, and the control of stopping the normally variable display device is performed based on the satisfaction of a predetermined stop condition. A control signal for causing the control signal is derived. The 7-segment LED drive circuit 75 and the microcomputer 60 variably display the special variable display device based on the detection output of the special start winning ball detection means, and perform the special variable display based on the satisfaction of a predetermined stop condition. Special variable display control means for stopping and controlling the apparatus is provided. Further, the 7-segment LED drive circuit 75 and the microcomputer 60 variably display the ordinary variable display device based on the detection output of the ordinary start winning ball detection means, and perform the ordinary display based on the establishment of a predetermined stop condition. An ordinary variable display control means for stopping and controlling the variable display device is also configured. On the other hand, the microcomputer 6
0 is whether or not to perform stop control so that the display result when the special variable display device or the normal variable display device is stopped will be predetermined identification information based on the timing of the start winning prize of the pachinko ball, as described later. Is determined, and a stop control signal of the special variable display device or the normal variable display device is derived based on it.If a stop control signal that makes the special variable display device have predetermined identification information is derived, As described above, the microcomputer 60 derives a control signal for causing the attacker solenoid 16 to drive and control the special variable winning prize ball device to the first state via the solenoid drive circuit 74.

Further, when a stop control signal is output to make the variable display device have predetermined identification information, the microcomputer 60 operates the solenoid drive circuit 7.
A control signal for controlling the tulip solenoid 15 to drive the normally variable winning prize ball device 4 to the first state via the tuner solenoid 15 is derived. When the display result at the time of stopping the special variable display device becomes predetermined specific identification information by the solenoid drive circuit 74 and the microcomputer 60, the special variable prize ball device is operated until a predetermined restriction condition is satisfied. Special drive control means for driving to the first state is provided. Further, as described above, if the pachinko ball that has entered the special variable winning ball device in the first state wins in the specific winning area 52 and a detection signal is derived from the specific winning ball detector 12, the micro The computer 60
A control signal is derived for the attacker solenoid 16 to perform a repetitive continuation control for driving and controlling the special variable winning ball device to the first state again after the first state is completed and the second state is completed. . The solenoid drive circuit 74 and the microcomputer 60 cause the special variable winning ball device to exit the first state and return to the second state based on the detection output of the specific winning ball detecting means. The repetition continuation control means for setting the first state is also used.

The microcomputer 60 further provides a winning number display control signal to the winning number display 14 via the 7-segment LED drive circuit 75. The microcomputer 60 supplies a storage display control signal to the start winning storage display 6 and the start passing storage display 5 via the LED drive circuit 76, respectively. Further microcomputer 6
0 gives a lamp lighting control signal to the lamps 81 and 98 via the lamp drive circuit 77. Further, a sound generation control signal is given to the speaker 79 via the amplifier 78. A predetermined direct current is supplied from the power supply circuit 80 to the various devices and the control circuit.

FIGS. 3 to 8 are flow charts for explaining the operation of the control circuit shown in FIG.

FIG. 3 shows a main routine.
It is executed once every msec. First, in step S (hereinafter simply referred to as S) 1, it is determined whether or not there is a ROM error. If there is no ROM error, the process proceeds to S 3.
The process proceeds to S3 after the initial data is set. S
Switch check processing is performed in 3 and S4, and in S5
, The sound / lamp / LED control process is performed, the process proceeds to S6, the attacker solenoid control process is performed, the process proceeds to S7, the tulip solenoid control process is performed, the process proceeds to S8, the special symbol LED control process is performed, Proceed to S9 for normal design LED
A control process is performed, and the process proceeds to S10, where a process of outputting the data set by the processes of S3 to S9 is performed. Next, the process proceeds to S11, where a process of incrementing the hit / miss determination counter by "1" is performed. Each time this main routine is executed, for example, every 2 msec, the hit / decision determination counter is incremented by "1" in S11. The upper limit of the hit / miss determination counter is set to, for example, "219". Next, the process proceeds to S12, where it is determined whether or not the hit / loss determination counter has reached “220”. If not, the process proceeds to S13, where the hit / loss determination counter has been cleared to “0”. Then, the process proceeds to S14. As described above, the hit / decision determination counter is counted up from "0", and when it reaches 220, it is cleared and counted up again from "0". Then, it is determined that a big hit occurs in the variable display of the special variable display device 1 when the hit / loss determination counter is “0”. As a result, the probability of occurrence of a jackpot on an actual program is 1/220. On the other hand, the symbols that cause big hits are
3 displayed by the special variable display device 1 (see FIG. 1)
This is a case where “777” is aligned on a total of 5 lines of 3 lines in the horizontal direction and 2 columns on the diagonal diagonal line, and the probability of occurrence of the point-wise jackpot is 5/10 3 = 1/200.
Becomes

Next, in S14, a process of incrementing the winning symbol determination counter by "1" is performed, and the process advances to S15 to determine whether or not the winning symbol determination counter is "5". If not, the process directly proceeds to S17, but if it is "5", the process proceeds to S16, and the process proceeds to S17 after clearing the hit symbol determination counter. That is, as described above, the big hit symbol is a combination of a total of five types of identification information in which “777” is aligned on a total of five lines of three horizontal rows and two diagonally diagonal lines. There are also five types of counter values, 0 to 4,
When the hit is determined by the value of the hit / miss determination counter, the special variable display device is stopped and controlled based on the count value of the hit / symbol determination counter so as to be a combination of the hit identification information as described later. is there. Next, S17
The process of adding "3" to the first digit of the stop symbol determination counter is performed. The stop symbol determination counter is the identification information of the horizontal center line when the special variable display device 3 is stopped or a normal variable display when it is determined that a loss has occurred based on the count value of the hit / miss determination counter. 2 to determine the identification information at the time of suspension,
The values corresponding to the ten types of symbols are counted. The first digit of the stop symbol determination counter is a symbol displayed by the special variable indicator 1a for the left symbol and the normal variable indicator 2a (see FIG. 1).

The second digit of the stop symbol determination counter is a symbol displayed by the special variable display device 1b for the middle symbol and the ordinary variable display 2b for the right symbol (see FIG. 1). The third digit is a special variable display device 1 for the right symbol
It is a symbol displayed by c. When the value of the stop symbol determination counter is "0" to "9", symbols "0" to "9" are displayed, respectively. If the identification information is also determined for the horizontal center line, the identification information of the upper horizontal line and the lower horizontal line is determined to be “+1” and “−1” corresponding to the identification information of the horizontal center line, respectively. Will be.

Next, the process proceeds to S18, where it is determined whether or not the first digit is "10" or more. If not, the process proceeds to S17 again to set the first digit of the stop symbol display counter to the first digit. A process of adding “3” is performed. On the other hand, S18
When it is determined that the first digit is greater than or equal to "10", the process proceeds to S19, where the process of subtracting "10" from the count value of the first digit is performed, and the second digit of the stopped symbol display counter is displayed. A process of adding “1” is performed. Next, S2
Go to 0, the second digit of the stop symbol display counter is "10"
Is determined, and if not “10”, S again
Returning to S17, if it is "10", the process proceeds to S21,
A process of subtracting "10" from the count value of the second digit is performed, and "1" is added to the third digit of the stop symbol display counter. Next, the process proceeds to S22, where it is determined whether or not the third digit is “10”. If the third digit is not “10”, the process returns to S17. "10" is subtracted from the count value. This S17 to S
The process by 23 is repeatedly performed during the reset waiting time remaining after performing the processes of S1 to S16. When the reset pulse is output from the pulse dividing circuit 67 (see FIG. 2), S17 to S2
The process of Step 3 is completed, and the process returns to S1. In the case of the present embodiment, since the reset pulse is output every 2 msec, the processing of S17 to S23 is repeated using the remaining time obtained by subtracting the processing time of S1 to S16 from 2 msec.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing a subroutine program defined by S3 and S4 in FIG. First, a check process of the count switch (winning number detector 13) is performed in S24, a check process of a V switch (specific winning ball detector 12) is performed in S25, and a start winning switch A (starting winning ball detector) is performed in S26. 11a) is performed, the start winning switch B (start winning ball detector 11b) is checked in S27, and the start passing switch (start passing ball detector 8) is checked in S28. The subroutine program ends. The detailed description of the check processing in S24 to S26 is omitted. The details of S26 are the same as those in the flowchart shown in FIG.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing a subroutine program of the check processing shown in S27 of FIG.

First, in S30, the start winning switch B
It is determined whether or not (start winning ball detector 11b) is ON. If the pachinko ball wins the special start winning opening 9b (see FIG. 1), a determination of YES is made in S30, the process proceeds to S32, and a determination is made as to whether or not the start winning switch B check counter is at the maximum. The start winning switch B check counter is incremented by "1" at S33 every time the start winning switch B check counter subroutine program is executed, and its maximum value is, for example, "255". If the maximum has not yet been reached, the process proceeds to S33, where the start winning switch B check counter is incremented by "1", and the process proceeds to S34 to determine whether or not the start winning switch check counter is "2". . If the count has not yet reached "2", the subroutine program ends. If the count has reached "2", the process proceeds to S35, where it is determined whether or not the starting winning storage counter is "4". Done. Since the upper limit value of the start prize memory counter is "4", the subroutine program ends if the upper limit value has already reached "4", but if the upper limit value has not yet reached "4". In S36, the process of adding "1" to the start prize storage counter associated with the occurrence of the start prize is performed. Next, S3
The process proceeds to 7, where it is determined whether or not the count value of the hit / loss determination counter is "0". The hit / miss determination counter is set to "1" by S11 as described above.
Is incremented by one, and is cleared from S13. If the hit / decision counter is "0", the process proceeds to S38, where a process for storing the big hit data in the data storage area corresponding to the value of the start winning storage counter is performed, and the subroutine program ends. On the other hand, if the hit / decision determination counter is not “0”, S39
Then, the subroutine program is terminated by performing processing for storing the deviation data in the data storage area corresponding to the value of the start winning storage counter. For example, when the start prize storage counter is "1", jackpot data or missed data is recorded in area 1 of the data storage area, and when the start prize storage counter is "2", area 2 of the data storage area is recorded. Big hit data or missed hit data is stored in area 3 when the starting winning storage counter is "3", and is stored in area 4 when the starting winning storage counter is "4".

Next, in S30, the start winning switch B is set to O.
If it is determined that N has not been reached, the process proceeds to S31,
The start winning switch B check counter is cleared and the subroutine program ends as it is.

Eventually, this start winning switch B check subroutine program is executed twice, and only when the starting winning switch B is ON at both of the two times S34.
A more YES determination is made, and the processing after S35 is performed. Even if the start winning switch B is momentarily turned on due to noise or the like generated in the game hall, the processing immediately proceeds to S35.
The processing after 35 is not performed, and a malfunction due to noise can be prevented as much as possible.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing a subroutine program of the start passage switch check defined in S28 of FIG. This start passage switch check subroutine program is mostly in common with the above-described start winning switch B check subroutine program shown in FIG. 5, and the description of the common parts will be omitted, and differences will be mainly described.

If it is determined in S45 that the start passage storage counter has not yet become "4", the flow proceeds to S45.
The program proceeds to 46, where the start passage storage counter is incremented by "1", and the program proceeds to S47, where the centralized game counter is set to "0".
Is determined. The centralized game counter is a counter for controlling a combination of predetermined identification information (eg, 77 or 33) of the normal variable display device to be generated in a concentrated manner. "40" is set when the control of the big hit is completed (at the time when the opening of the special variable winning ball apparatus 3 at the maximum of 16 times is completed).

Then, the value of the centralized game counter is "0".
If so, the process proceeds to S51, where it is determined whether or not the hit / loss determination counter is equal to or less than "6".
If the value of the hit loss determination counter is equal to or less than "6", the flow proceeds to S52, where the big hit data is stored in the data storage area corresponding to the value of the start passage storage counter, and the subroutine program ends. As a result, as described later, the stop control is performed so that the variable display device is normally a combination of the big hit identification information (for example, 77). That is, the probability of a big hit in this case is 7/220 ≒ 3.
2/100. Next, if the hit / loss determination counter has a value larger than “6”, the process proceeds to S53,
It is determined whether or not the hit / loss determination counter is equal to or smaller than "21". If the counter is equal to or smaller than "21", the flow proceeds to S54, and the middle hit data is stored in the data storage area corresponding to the value of the start passage storage counter. Then, the subroutine program ends. In other words, when the value of the hit loss determination counter at the time of starting passage is in the range of 7 to 21, the stop control is normally performed by a combination of identification information (for example, 33) such that the variable display device becomes a middle hit. Is done. In this case, the probability of a middle hit is 15/220 ≒ 6.8 / 10
It becomes 0. On the other hand, if the value of the hit loss determination counter at the time of starting passage is larger than “21”, S5
Proceeding to 5, the deviation data is stored in the data storage area corresponding to the value of the start passage storage counter, and the subroutine program ends.

On the other hand, if "40" is set in the centralized game counter and it has not yet become "0", S47
Is determined to be NO, the process proceeds to S48, and after the concentration game counter is decremented by "1", the process proceeds to S49.
In S49, it is determined whether or not the hit / miss determination counter ≦ 69.
If the number is equal to or less than "9", the process proceeds to S52, and the stop of the variable display device is controlled by the combination of the jackpot identification information (eg, 77). That is, when the value of the concentrated game counter is not “0” (at the time of the concentrated game),
The probability that the normal variable display device becomes a combination of the big hit identification information is 70/220 ≒ 31.8 / 100, which is controlled to a considerably higher probability than in the case of the normal game which is not the concentrated game. On the other hand, if the value of the hit / decision counter is in the range of 70 to 139, the determination of YES is made in S50 and the process proceeds to S54, where the ordinary variable display device is controlled to stop by the combination of the middle hit identification information. Will be. The probability of a middle hit during this intensive game is
70/220 ≒ 31.8 / 100, which is a much higher probability than in the base game. If the value of the hit / loss determination counter is 140 to 219, S5
When the determination is 0, the determination is NO, and the process proceeds to S55, where the variable display device is controlled to a combination of the identification information of the loss. The steps S47 to S50 constitute a probability variation control means for varying the probability that the display result when the ordinary variable display device is stopped becomes the predetermined identification information based on the establishment of a predetermined probability variation condition. ing. "6" of S51,
The value of “21” in S53, “69” in S49 or “139” in S50 is changed and set in the game hall (for example, 6
(Change to different stages), and the probability of occurrence of a hit may be changed and set.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing a subroutine program of the ordinary symbol LED control process presented in S9 of FIG.

In S58 and S59, it is determined whether the right symbol stop flag is set or not, and whether the left symbol stop flag is set or not. If both symbol stop flags are not set, it is determined. Is S60
Proceed to. The right symbol stop flag is set in S77 described later and cleared in S85. The left symbol stop flag is set in S73 described later and cleared in S77. Next, in S64, it is determined whether or not the tulip solenoid timer has expired, and if not, the subroutine program ends as it is.
If it has been completed, the process proceeds to S61. This tulip solenoid timer is for measuring the time for opening the normally variable winning prize ball device 4, and is described later in S8.
1, set by S83. If the tulip solenoid timer has expired, the routine proceeds to S61, where it is determined whether or not the starting passage storage counter is "0". If the value of the starting passage storage counter is "0", the subroutine is executed. The program ends, but if not “0”, the flow proceeds to S62. This start passage storage counter is incremented by "1" in S46 described above and decremented by "1" in S64 described later.

In S62, it is determined whether or not the miss interval timer has expired. This miss interval timer is set at 0.
This timer measures a short time of about six seconds, and is necessary for the player to visually recognize the fact that the display result of the variable display device is out of order. If the missed interval timer has not expired, the subroutine program ends as it is. If it has, the process proceeds to S63 and the data storage area (S52,
The processing of reading the data of the area 1 (see S54 and S55) is performed. Next, proceeding to S64, the starting passage storage counter is decremented by "1", and the process proceeds to S65, in which the data stored in the data storage area is completely shifted one by one from the area 4 to the area 1 one by one. For example, hit data previously stored in area 2 of the data storage area is stored in area 1 of the data storage area when the process of step S65 is performed.

At S66, it is determined whether or not the data read at S63 is big hit data. If the data is big hit data, the flow goes to S67 to store "77" as the current scheduled stop symbol. S7 is performed.
Proceed to 3. Based on the process in S67, the variable display device is controlled so as to be a combination of the identification information of “77”. On the other hand, if the read data is a middle hit, YES is determined in S68 and the process proceeds to S69.
The process of storing “33” as the current scheduled stop symbol is performed, and the process proceeds to S73. On the basis of the planned stop symbol stored by the processing of S69, the ordinary variable display device sets “3”.
3 ".

If the read data is neither a big hit nor a middle hit, that is, if it is out-of-bounds data, the process proceeds to S70, and the value of the stop symbol determination counter is set to "7".
It is determined whether it is “7” or “33”.
If it is determined that it is not “7” or “33”, S71
Then, the current value of the stop symbol determination counter is stored as it is as the current scheduled stop symbol, and then the process proceeds to S73. Based on the current scheduled stop symbol stored in the process of S71, the normal variable display device is controlled so as to be a combination of the identification information of the loss. On the other hand, when the value of the stop symbol determination counter is “77” or “33”, S
The process proceeds to 72, where a process of storing the value obtained by adding +3 to the second digit of the current value of the stop symbol determination counter as the current scheduled stop symbol is performed, and the process proceeds to S73. That is, NO in S68
Is determined, the display of the variable display device must be normally controlled by a combination of the identification information of the loss, and the value of the stop symbol determination counter at that time happens to be "77" or "33". In the case of such a winning symbol, it is necessary to forcibly control the combination of the identification information of the loss, and for that purpose, forcibly shift the right symbol by "3" in S72. The stop control is performed.

At S73, the basic timer is set, and
The left symbol stop flag is set and the subroutine program ends. This basic timer is the first symbol display LE for stopping each symbol display LED in order.
The basic time until the stop of D is determined. For example, a time of about 5 seconds is set.

At the next execution of the ordinary symbol LED control subroutine program shown in FIG.
Since the left symbol stop flag has already been set by 73, a YES determination is made in S59 and the process proceeds to S74. In S74, the left symbol LED fluctuation process and the right symbol LED
The fluctuation process is performed, and the process proceeds to S75. In S75, it is determined whether or not the basic timer has expired, and if not, the normal symbol LED control subroutine program ends as it is. On the other hand, if the basic timer has expired, the flow advances to S76 to determine whether or not the left symbol is a scheduled stop symbol. If the left symbol is not the scheduled stop symbol, the subroutine program ends.

Then, the subroutine program is repeatedly executed, and the judgment of S76 is repeatedly executed. If the left symbol LED changes during this period and the left symbol becomes the scheduled stop symbol, the process proceeds to S77, and the left symbol setting is performed. The stop flag is cleared, the left symbol stop flag is set, and the subroutine program ends.

When the next symbol LED control subroutine program is executed, since the right symbol stop flag has been set in S77, a determination of YES is made in S58, and the process proceeds to S78 to perform a right symbol LED variation process. As a result, the left symbol LED is not subjected to the fluctuation process, so that the left symbol is controlled to stop. In S79, it is determined whether or not the right symbol is a scheduled stop symbol. If the symbol is not a scheduled stop symbol, the subroutine program is terminated as it is. When the scheduled symbol is reached, the process proceeds to S80, where the scheduled stop symbol is "77" Is determined. If it is "77", the flow proceeds to S81, where 6 seconds is set in the tulip solenoid timer, and the flow proceeds to S85.

On the other hand, if the scheduled stop symbol is not "77", the flow proceeds to S82, and it is determined whether or not the scheduled stop symbol is "33".
Proceeding to 3, the tulip solenoid timer is set to 3 seconds and the flow proceeds to S85. In other words, when the scheduled stop symbol is “77”, which is a combination of big hit identification information, the opening control of the tulip solenoid is performed for 6 seconds, and when the scheduled stop symbol is “33”, which is a combination of middle hit identification information. , The opening control of the tulip solenoid is performed for 3 seconds. Next, if the scheduled stop symbol is neither "77" nor "33", that is, if it is a combination of the identification information of the loss, the flow proceeds to S84, the loss interval timer is set, and the flow proceeds to S85. In S85,
The right symbol stop flag is cleared, and then the subroutine program ends. When the right symbol stop flag is cleared, a determination of YES is not made in S58 when the next subroutine program is executed, and the right symbol LED changing process in S78 is not performed, and the right symbol is stopped. become.

FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing a subroutine program of the tulip solenoid control process defined in S7 of FIG. First, at S90,
It is determined whether or not the tulip solenoid timer has expired. If the timer has already expired, the process proceeds to S92, where the tulip solenoid is controlled to be OFF, and the normally variable winning prize ball device is closed, that is, in the second state, The subroutine program ends. On the other hand, if the tulip solenoid timer is set in S81 or S83 and the timer has not timed out, S9
If the determination is 0, the determination is NO and the process proceeds to S91, where the tulip solenoid is controlled to be ON to set the normally variable winning ball apparatus to the open state, that is, the first state, and the subroutine program ends.

After the tulip solenoid timer is set and until the tulip solenoid timer times out, the determination of NO is continuously made in S90, and the ordinary variable winning ball device 4 (see FIG. 1) is opened in S91 during that time. Controlled. That is, if the display result when the ordinary variable display device is stopped is a combination of the identification information of “77”, the normally variable winning ball device 4 is controlled to be opened for 6 seconds, and the display result when the ordinary variable display device is stopped is “33”. , The opening control of the variable winning prize ball device is normally controlled for 3 seconds.

The subroutine program of the special symbol LED control process shown in S8 of FIG. 1 is almost the same as the subroutine program of the ordinary symbol LED control process described above, and therefore, detailed description thereof will not be repeated here. The main difference is that the normal variable display device has two variable displays, whereas the special variable display device has three variable displays. Therefore, the stop flag is also a right symbol stop flag and a middle symbol stop flag. There are three left symbol stop flags. S30 to S39, S58 to S
The special winning display type special display control means 85 variably displays the special variable display device based on the detection output of the normal winning ball detection means.

Next, another embodiment of the present invention will be described.
As the start condition of the concentrated game, the following conditions may be used instead of the end of the big hit control.

(1) A case where the display result of the special variable display device or the display result of the normal variable display device becomes predetermined identification information. The predetermined identification information may be a predetermined display or a predetermined display other than the big hit display among the big hit displays, or all the normal big display big display hits. In addition, when a predetermined display out of all the big hits and the big hits is set as the start condition of the concentrated game, the concentrated game may be started when the big hit occurs, or after the big hit control ends. An intensive game may be started.

(2) The case where the count value of the hit-decision counter extracted when a ball is hit in the special start winning opening or the normal starting winning opening is a predetermined value.

(3) When one or a predetermined number of hit balls have passed through a specific passing area. The specific passing area may be provided in the game area, may be provided in the special variable winning ball device, and may be provided in the normal variable winning ball device. May be used.

(4) When no big hit occurs within a predetermined period (elapse of a predetermined time or variable display of a predetermined number of times). There are three cases where the big hit does not occur: a case where the special variable display device does not have a big hit, a case where the normal variable display device does not have a big hit, and a case where both the variable display devices do not have a big hit. Conceivable.

(5) A case where the difference between the number of balls driven into the gaming area and the number of balls supplied to the gaming machine, ie, the difference between the number of balls and the payout ratio of premium balls, reaches a predetermined value. The number of difference balls and the payout rate
It may be from the opening of the store or from a predetermined value.

When the above conditions (1) to (5) are satisfied, the number of combinations of display results for opening the normally variable winning prize ball device is increased instead of expanding the hit range at the time of determining a hit or miss. (For example, all hits may be made if the number is double).

Next, as a condition for ending the concentrated game, the following cases may be set as the ending condition.

(1) A case where the display result of the special variable display device or the normal variable display device becomes predetermined identification information. The predetermined identification information may be a predetermined display or a predetermined display other than the big hit display, or any display that usually becomes a big hit of the variable display device.

(2) The case where the count value of the hit-decision determination counter extracted when the ball is hit in the special start winning opening or the normal starting winning opening is a predetermined value.

(3) When one or a predetermined number of hit balls have passed through a specific passing area. The specific passage area may be one formed in the game area, one formed in the special variable winning ball apparatus, one formed in the normal variable winning ball apparatus, or the like.

(4) After the start of the intensive game, (a) when a predetermined time has elapsed, (b) when variable display of the ordinary variable display device has been performed a predetermined number of times, (c) when a predetermined time has elapsed or when the ordinary variable (D) When a large number of hits of the ordinary variable display device occur a predetermined number of times, whichever is earlier of the variable number of variable displays of the display device. In the cases (a) to (d), the concentrated game may be repeatedly and continuously controlled when a predetermined continuation condition is satisfied.

(5) For example, when the number of winning balls has not reached a predetermined number, such as when the number of winning balls during opening of the normally variable winning ball apparatus is 0 or less than a predetermined number, or when a specific passing is performed. If the ball does not pass through the area.

(6) When there is no memory of the start winning in the special starting winning opening or the normal starting winning opening.

(7) When the number of difference balls and the payout rate reach predetermined values. The number of difference balls and the payout rate may be from the time of opening the store, may be from a predetermined time, or may be from the start of the concentrated game. .

In the present embodiment, the control is performed so as to improve the probability that the display result when the ordinary variable display device is stopped becomes the predetermined identification information based on the establishment of the predetermined probability variation condition. Alternatively, control may be performed to reduce the probability that the display result when the ordinary variable display device is stopped becomes the predetermined identification information based on the satisfaction of the probability variation condition.

Whether or not the predetermined probability fluctuation condition is satisfied may be determined by a management host computer provided in the game arcade, and the probability fluctuation condition may be determined by the management host computer. You may enable it to change and register.

In the present embodiment, a ball game machine in which a player purchases a pachinko ball and plays a game with the pachinko ball has been described. Instead, information capable of specifying a predetermined value is recorded. It may be a ball-and-ball game machine capable of playing using a recording medium such as a card.

Next, specific examples of the means for solving the problems will be listed below. (1) A ball-and-ball game machine is constituted by the pachinko game machine having the game area 223 shown in FIG. The normal starting passage 7 forms a normal starting area in which a ball can enter. The ordinary variable display device 2 is capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information, and constitutes ordinary variable display means for deriving and displaying a display result when a hit ball enters the ordinary start area. The normal variable prize ball device 4 can be changed to a first state advantageous to the player and a second state unfavorable to the player, and the display result of the ordinary variable display means becomes predetermined identification information. In this case, a normal variable winning prize device which is in the first state in the case of the above is configured. The special variable display device 1 is capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information, and constitutes a special variable display means for deriving and displaying a display result when a hit ball is won in the ordinary variable winning ball device. Regarding the point that “the display result is derived and displayed when a hit ball is won in the ordinary variable winning ball device”, the above-described “in the present embodiment, the ordinary variable winning ball device 4 is configured as a normal winning port”. However, the pachinko ball that has won the ordinary variable winning ball device 4 may be detected by the starting winning ball detector, and the special variable display device 1 may be variably displayed based on the detection output. " Is disclosed. Microcomputer 6
0 sets the display result of the special variable display means in advance.
Determining means for determining that specific identification information has been obtained.
Has been established. The special variable winning ball device 3, an advantageous first state and a game changeable special variable winning ball device and a second state disadvantageous to users is configured for the player. Determination by the determination means by the microcomputer 60
Based on the result, a special variable prize ball device is available to the player.
Specific game state control means for controlling the game state
After the end of the control by the game state control means, the special game
Special game state start hand to start control by state control means
And during the control by the special game state control means.
The special game state control based on the determination result of the determination means.
Special game state ending means for ending the control by the control means;
Is configured. Also, in the present embodiment, the normal variable prize ball device is closed after a lapse of a predetermined time, but it is closed by a predetermined number of prizes or the lapse of a predetermined time and a predetermined number of prizes, whichever is earlier. The normal variable prize ball device may enter a predetermined number of prizes in the normal variable prize ball device after hitting the ball in the first state. It is disclosed that the second state is established when the earlier condition of the elapse of time is satisfied . (2) The start winning number storage counter shown in S35 of FIG. 5 indicates the number of times a ball has been hit into the ordinary variable winning ball apparatus and has not yet been used for variable display control of the special variable display means. Is stored within a range of a predetermined upper limit number (= 4). And the number-of-starts storage means (start winning storage counter)
When there is a start memory, variable display control of the special variable display means can be performed using the number of start memories. (3) As described above, a display indicating that the concentrated game state has occurred is made by the concentrated game display lamp 98. That is, the special game is indicated by the concentrated game display lamp 98.
Notification means is provided for notifying that the control is being performed by the skill state control means .

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According to the first aspect of the present invention, the special variable winning ball device changes to the first state depending on the display result of the special variable display means, while it depends on the display result of the normal variable display means. In the normal variable winning ball device, it is easy to win a hit ball, it is easy to derive and display the display result of the special variable display means, and it is interesting that a conventional ball game machine having only one variable display means can provide You can push the limits. Further, by performing control for increasing the degree of advantage for the player relating to the first state of the ordinary variable winning prize ball device based on the determination result of the determining means, the player's expectation of the display result of the special variable display means Can be improved. In addition, the special game state control means
Special game letter based on the judgment result of the judgment means during your visit
In order to end the control by the state control means , the special game state does not continue indefinitely, whereby the balance between the interests of the game hall and the player can be maintained . Also, common variable winning ball apparatus, winning of a predetermined number of the common variable winning ball device of the punching ball, or of a predetermined time has elapsed, the second condition by whichever condition is satisfied Therefore, the variable winning prize ball device does not keep the first state endlessly. For this reason, even if the frequency at which the display result of the normally variable display means is derived and displayed is increased by adjusting the ball to enter the normal start area frequently, the normally variable state in the first state is obtained. The adjustment is not wasted in relation to the winning ball device. Further, by setting the upper limit number of hit balls to the normally variable winning ball device in the first state, uniformity of service can be achieved, and the setting of the sustained upper limit time in the first state can cause a sense of tension. Can provide certain games.

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According to the second aspect of the present invention, in addition to the effect of the first aspect of the present invention, the upper limit of the number of hit balls to the normally variable winning ball device in the first state is set. As a result, not only can the service be made uniform, but also, although the number of hit balls reaches the upper limit of the number-of-starts storage means, the hit balls frequently win in the normally variable winning ball device in the first state. It is easy to prevent wastefulness of continuing.

According to the third aspect of the present invention, in addition to the effects of the first or second aspect of the present invention, the present invention is generally applicable.
For the player involved in the first state of the special winning ball device
The player can easily recognize that the degree of advantage is increased .

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a front view showing a game area of a pachinko game machine as an example of a ball game machine and various devices provided in the game area.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a control circuit used in the pachinko gaming machine.

FIG. 3 is a flowchart for explaining an operation of the control circuit shown in FIG. 2;

FIG. 4 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of the control circuit shown in FIG. 2;

FIG. 5 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of the control circuit shown in FIG. 2;

FIG. 6 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of the control circuit shown in FIG. 2;

FIG. 7 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of the control circuit shown in FIG. 2;

FIG. 8 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of the control circuit shown in FIG. 2;

[Explanation of symbols]

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Special variable display device, 2 Normal variable display device, 3 Special variable prize ball device, 4 Normal variable prize ball device, 7 Normal start passage port as an example of normal start prize area, 8 Example of normal start prize ball detection means Passing ball detector, 12 specific winning ball detector, 13 winning number detector, 15 tulip solenoid, 16 attacker solenoid, 52 specific winning area, 60 microcomputer.

Continuation of front page (58) Field surveyed (Int.Cl. ⁷ , DB name) A63F

Claims (3)

(57) [Claims] 1. An ordinary variable display in which a normal starting area in which a ball can enter and a plurality of types of identification information can be variably displayed, and a display result is derived and displayed when a ball enters the normal starting area. Means, and can be changed to a first state advantageous to the player and a second state unfavorable to the player, and when the display result of the ordinary variable display means becomes predetermined identification information, An ordinary variable prize ball device in a state of 1; a special variable display means capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information, and deriving and displaying a display result when a hit ball is won in the ordinary variable prize ball device; , The display result of the special variable display means is a predetermined specific
A determination unit that has become the identification information, and special variable winning ball device possible changes to the second state disadvantage advantageous first state and the player for the player, the determination of the determination means The special variable winning ball based on the result
A specific game letter that controls the device in a state that is advantageous to the player
State control means, special game state control means for performing control to increase the degree of advantage for the player relating to the first state of the ordinary variable winning prize ball device based on the determination result of the determination means, and the specific game state After the control by the control means is completed,
Special game letter to start control by another game state control means
State start means and the special game state control means during the control.
The special game state control means based on the determination result of the determination means.
Special game state ending means for ending the control by
The normal variable prize ball device, after entering the first state, a predetermined number of prizes hitting the normal variable prize ball device of the hit ball, or the elapse of a predetermined time, whichever is earlier characterized by comprising a second state when its condition is satisfied, a pinball game machine. 2. A starting method which stores the number of times a ball has been entered into the ordinary variable winning ball apparatus and which has not yet been used for variable display control of the special variable display means within a predetermined upper limit number of times. The apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising a number-of-times storage means, wherein when the number-of-starts storage means has a start-up memory, the variable display control of the special variable display means can be performed using the number of start-up storages. 2. The ball and ball game machine according to 1. 3. During control by said special game state control means.
The ball game machine according to claim 1 or 2, further comprising a notifying means for notifying the user that the game is a game.