JPH01236081A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To prevent the charm of a player at the time of a variable display stop from being made monotonous by providing a variable display member stopping means to successively stop plural variable display members according to sequence set by means of a stop sequence setting means in response to the output of a stop command signal generating means. CONSTITUTION:Instead of starting a variable display by means of drum variable display members 121a, 121b and 121c along with the start-up prize winning of a pinball ball, the variable display is always executed by fluctuating the drum variable display members 121a, 121b and 121c, and a stop is executed according to the sequence set by means of the stop sequence setting means along with the start-up prize winning of the pinball ball. For a stop method, the stop is executed based on the lapse of a set time by the stop command signal generating means to generate a signal for stopping the variable display of the variable display members by means of a stop switch 18 and a timer. At the right corner of a front plate 14, by the fact that the player operates a stop sequence setter 19 composed of an operation dial 20, etc., the stop sequence of the drum variable display members 121a, 121b and 121c can be freely changed and set.

Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] [Industrial Application Field] The present invention relates to gaming machines typified by pachinko gaming machines, coin gaming machines, slot machines, mochiya, etc.
Specifically, a plurality of variable display members that variably display a plurality of types of identification information are provided, and a predetermined game is played based on the display mode of the variable display members when they are stopped being a predetermined specific combination. Related to gaming machines that add value.

[Prior Art] Conventionally known gaming machines of this type include the following two types of means for stopping the plurality of variable display members. That is, (1) A stop means consisting of a stop button or the like is provided corresponding to each variable display member, and by sequentially operating the stop means, the variable display members are stopped in the order in which they are operated.

(2) A single stopping means or a timer is provided, and the variable display member is stopped in accordance with a predetermined stopping order (for example, stopping in order from the left) based on the operation of the stopping means or the time-up output of the timer. thing.

[Problems to be Solved by the Invention] In the conventional gaming machine of the type described in (1) above, the player can freely perform a stop operation while viewing the variable display state of the variable display member. It had the disadvantage that it was easy to be targeted.

Furthermore, in the case of type (2), since the order of stopping is constant, there is a drawback that the player's interest when the variable display stops becomes monotonous and lacks interest.

In view of the above circumstances, it is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine that does not cause the inconvenience that a specific display is likely to be targeted, and also prevents the player's interest from becoming monotonous when the variable display is stopped.

[Means for Solving the Problems] A gaming machine according to the present invention includes: a stop command signal generating means for generating a signal for stopping the variable display of the variable display member; and changing the stopping order of the plurality of variable display members. stop order setting means that can be set; and variable display member stopping means that responds to the output of the stop command signal generation means and sequentially stops the plurality of variable display members according to the order set by the stop order setting means. It is characterized by

[Operation] The stop order setting means sets the stop order of the plurality of variable display members, and in response to the output of the stop command signal generation means,
The variable display members are stopped in order according to the set stop order.

That is, the plurality of variable display members are stopped according to the stop order set in advance by the stop order setting means. Moreover, the set stop order is not fixed uniformly but can be changed, so the stop order of the variable display can be changed and set.

[Embodiments of the Invention] Next, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail based on the drawings.

First Embodiment FIG. 1 is an overall front view showing a pachinko game machine 10, which is an example of a game machine according to the present invention.

A game board 26 is removably attached to the front frame 11 of the pachinko game machine 10 to form a game area 27. A variable display device 28 is provided approximately at the center of the game board 26, and a variable winning ball device 29 is provided below the display device 28. In addition, the game board 26 has a starting prize opening 31a.

31b, 31C and normal winning holes 32 and 33 are provided, respectively. And this normal winning opening 32.3
By winning a pachinko ball in 3, for example, 13 prize balls are paid out, and the starting prize holes 31a, 31b,
When a pachinko ball hits 31c, the variable display of the drum-shaped variable display members 121a, 121b, and 121c, which are examples of variable display members of the variable display device 28, starts as described later. During the variable display, the stop switch 18 is operated, or if not, the drum-shaped variable display members 121a, 121b, and 121c are controlled to stop after the time set by the timer has elapsed.

Also, instead of the drum-shaped variable display parts $a'121a, 121b, and 121c starting variable display when a pachinko ball starts winning, the drum-shaped variable display part +J'1 is always displayed.
21a, 121b, and 121c may be changed and displayed variably, and the pachinko balls may be configured to stop in accordance with an order set by a stop order setting means to be described later as the pachinko balls start winning. To stop it, use the stop switch 1 mentioned above.
8 or based on the passage of time set by a timer. The stop switch 18 and the timer constitute stop command signal generating means for generating a signal for stopping the variable display of the variable display member. Note that this stop switch 18 is not necessarily necessary (the stop command signal generating means may be configured only by a timer).

Further, the two variable winning ball devices are provided with an opening/closing plate 30 that can be opened and closed with its lower edge as the center of swing, and are configured so that a pachinko ball can be won when the opening/closing plate 30 is opened. . An out port 34 is provided at the bottom end of the game board 26, and when a pachinko ball hit in the game area 27 falls without hitting any of the winning holes or the variable winning ball device, It is used to collect fallen out balls.

The front plate 14 of the pachinko game machine 10 includes a batted ball supply tray 15.
is provided, which temporarily stores the pachinko balls and supplies the pachinko balls one by one to the batted ball firing section of the batted ball firing device 5 (see FIG. 2), and releases the pachinko balls based on the player's operation using the operating handle 22. is configured to be driven into the gaming area 27. When the number of pachinko balls in this batted ball supply tray 15 becomes too large and exceeds the storage capacity, the surplus prize balls are discharged from the surplus prize ball outlet 24 into the surplus prize ball tray 23 provided below. It is configured to store prize balls.

In the figure, reference numeral 16 denotes a prize ball outlet, and prize balls discharged as pachinko balls win prizes are discharged from this prize ball outlet 16 into the batted ball supply tray 15.

A stop order setting device 19 consisting of an operation dial 20 and the like is provided at the right corner of the front panel 14, and this stop order setting device 19 is used to change and set the stop order of the plurality of variable display members. An order setting means is configured.

That is, by the player operating this stop order setting device 19, the stop order of the drum-shaped variable display members 121a, 121b, and 121c can be freely changed and set according to the player's operation.

In the figure, 21 is a mounting board for mounting the surplus prize ball tray 23 and the operating handle 22, and also serves as a decorative plate. Further, reference numerals 25 and 35 indicate game effect lamps, which light up or blink when the variable display device 28 enters a predetermined specific display state and a jackpot state occurs, notifying the player of the fact and improving the game effect. It is for. Reference numeral 17 denotes a speaker, which is used to generate a sound effect when a jackpot is won, an alarm sound when a fraudulent act occurs, and the like. Reference numeral 12 denotes a door holding frame for holding the glass door, and the material thereof is not limited to metal but may also be plastic or the like.

FIG. 2 is an overall rear view showing a part of the internal structure of the pachinko gaming machine.

In response to the operation of the operation handle 22 (see FIG. 1), the ball launcher 5 is activated. That is, the ball hitting motor 5
The drive blade 52 rotates due to the driving force of 1, and the lever 53 swings with the rotation of the drive blade 52.
A ball batting rod 54 integrally formed with the lever 53 is intermittently swung to fire pachinko balls. An interlocking elevating body 55 is provided which moves up and down in conjunction with the intermittent rocking of the ball rod 54, and as the interlocking elevating body 55 moves up and down, the pachinko balls present in the batted ball supply tray 15 are moved up and down. It is configured such that it can be supplied to the batted ball firing position one by one. If a pachinko ball hit in the gaming area 27 wins a prize in the starting winning holes 31a, 31b, 31c, it will be detected by starting winning ball detection switches 41a, 41b, 41c provided correspondingly. The respective detection outputs are input to a microcomputer 170 (see FIG. 9), which will be described later, and the variable display device main body 40 is driven and controlled, and the variable display device 28 (see FIG. 1) starts to fluctuate.

In addition, the pachinko balls that have won from the input prize opening 32 are guided onto the winning ball collecting gutter 47 through a predetermined path by the winning ball collecting cover 38, and the starting winning hole 31a,
Pachinko balls that have won in the winning balls 31b, 31c and the variable winning ball device 29 are guided to the winning ball collection gutter 47, and these winning balls are guided to the winning ball processing device 48. The winning ball processing device 48 is activated by the guided pachinko balls, and the prize ball dispensing device 46 is activated based on the guided pachinko balls. This prize ball dispensing device 46 is for dispensing a predetermined amount of prize balls stored in the prize ball storage tank 43 into the prize ball supply device 15. 44, the balls are arranged in two lines, pass through a curved gutter 45, and are temporarily docked in a prize ball dispenser 46. The prize ball dispenser 46 is operated in conjunction with the operation of the entered prize ball processor 48, and a certain number (for example, 13) of prize balls stocked therein are controlled to be dispensed to the player. Ru.

In the figure, 26 is a game board, and the -10 of the game board 26 is
- The winning ball collecting cover 38 is disposed on the back side, and a wiring relay board 39 is attached to the winning ball collecting cover 38. In addition, 37 in the figure is a game board fixing member, which is configured to be rotatable as shown by the arrow in the figure.
This is for configuring the game board 26 to be detachably attached to the game board mounting frame 36, and when replacing a pachinko game machine at a game parlor, only the game board 26 can be replaced, which has the advantage of reducing costs associated with replacement. There is. Also in the figure, 50
A control board box is used to drive and control a solenoid 42, which is an example of an electric drive source, and to perform various controls such as opening and closing the opening/closing plate 30 of the variable winning ball device 29.

Further, 49 is a winning ball discharge passage, and 34 is an out port.

FIG. 3 is an enlarged front view of main parts for explaining the stop order setting device 19.

The stop order setting device 19 is composed of an operation dial 20 that is rotated by the player, and a stop order display section -11=6 that is written and displayed around the operation dial 20. By rotating the operation dial 20 and setting it in any of the stop order display sections 6, the variable display members are controlled to stop in order according to the set stop order. For example, change the variable display member to the left or center.

If you want to stop in the right order, set the operation dial 20 as shown in FIG. In addition, 14 in the figure is the front plate,
15 is a batted ball supply tray.

FIG. 4 is an overall front view showing the variable winning ball device 29.

The variable prize winning ball device 29 is configured to be able to be mounted on the board surface of the game board 26 using a plate-shaped mounting board 80.

A rectangular opening 82 is cut out in the upper part of the mounting board 80. The opening/closing plate 30 capable of closing the opening 82 is pivoted around its lower edge, and the driving force of the solenoid 42 (see FIG. 2) allows the opening 82 to be closed and opened. The opening/closing plate 30 is configured to be switched to an open state in which the opening/closing plate 82 is opened.

A winning ball detection switch 90 is provided at the center of the winning space 84 formed in the opening 82, and some of the pachinko balls that have entered the winning space 84 are detected in a specific winning opening (pocket). 86 and can be detected by the winning ball detection switch 90. Furthermore, there are normal winning holes 88 on both the left and right sides of the specific winning hole 86.
a, 88b are formed, and this normal winning opening 88a,
88b and the pachinko balls that have won in the specific winning opening 86 are collected on the left side in the figure by a winning ball collection gutter 92, and all the winning balls are configured to pass through a 10 count detection switch 94 and be detected.

In the figure, 31a, 31b, 31c are starting prize openings, which are integrally formed with the mounting board 80,
By attaching the variable winning ball device 29 to the game board 26, the starting winning hole 31a is simultaneously activated.

31b and 31c can be formed within the gaming area 27.

Projection plates 7 are integrally formed on both left and right ends of the inside of the opening/closing plate 30, and when the opening/closing plate 30 is opened, pachinko balls that have fallen onto the projection plates 7 are rolled outward and Starting prize opening 31b.

It is structured so that it is easy for people to fall into the 31c.

In the figure, 98 is a winning number display, which is configured to digitally display the number of pachinko balls detected by the 10 count detection switch 94.

The outer periphery of this winning number display 98 is covered with a surrounding frame 96 to protect the winning winning number display 98 from pachinko balls falling from above. Furthermore, this surrounding frame 9
6, the pachinko balls falling from above are once surrounded by frame 9.
It also has the function of reducing the falling energy by colliding with the pachinko ball 6, and reducing the impact force when the pachinko ball falls and collides with the guide rail located at the lowest end of the gaming area. Further, numeral 100 in the figure is a lamp that lights up or flashes when a jackpot is won.

FIG. 5 is a longitudinal sectional view for explaining the drive mechanism of the variable winning ball device 29.

The opening/closing plate 30 of the variable winning ball device 29 is pivotally supported by a rotation shaft 110 with its lower edge as the center of rotation. An engagement groove 1O8 is formed on the back side of the opening/closing plate 30. Further, the lever 106 attached to the tip of the plunger 102 of the solenoid 42 is engaged with the engagement/8108. In this state, when the solenoid 42 is energized, the plunger 102 is attracted, the lever 106 moves upward, and the upward movement force is transmitted to the opening/closing plate 30 via the engagement groove 108. 30 is rotated clockwise in the figure around the rotation axis 110. Then, the opening position regulating protrusion 112 formed protruding from the back side of the opening/closing plate 30 comes into contact with the opening/closing position regulating protrusion 114 formed protruding from the mounting board side.
The opening angle of the opening/closing plate 30 is regulated. Next, by de-energizing the solenoid 42, the return spring 1
The lever 106 is pushed down by the extension force of 04, and as a result, the opening/closing plate 30 is rotated counterclockwise as shown in the figure, and the variable winning ball device 29 is closed.

In the figure, 92 is a winning ball collection gutter, 94 is a 10 count detection switch, 96 is a surrounding frame, 98 is a winning number display, 100
is a lamp, and 31a is a starting prize opening.

FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view showing the internal structure of the variable display device 28. Further, FIG. 7 is a longitudinal sectional view showing the internal structure of the variable display device 28. As shown in FIG. Next, the structure of the variable display device 28 will be explained based on FIGS. 6 and 7.

Inside the storage box 123, there is a drum-shaped variable display member 12.
1a, 121b, and 121c are provided in a state where they are pivotally supported by a rotating shaft 128.

Furthermore, a drum rotation motor 124 is provided on the side surface of the storage box 123.
The driving force of 24 is transmitted from the motor output shaft 125 to the gear box 1.
It is configured to be transmitted to the rotary shaft 128 via a drive gear 126 and a transmission gear 127 in 29. The drum-shaped variable display section +a'121a, 121
b and 121c are loosely fitted to the rotating shaft 128, and fixed washers 1 integrally formed on the rotating shaft 128 are supported by springs 134a, 134b, and 134c.
33c, 133e, and 133g, and this fixed washer 133c.

Due to the frictional force between 133e and 133g, the rotating shaft 1
Rotational force from 28 or drum-shaped variable display member 121a, 1
21b and 121c.

In addition, in the figure, 132a, 132b, 132c are locking rings, and fixing washers 133b, 133c, respectively]
, movement to the left in the figure is prevented by 133f,
Each drum-shaped rotating display member 121a, 121b,
121c, springs 134a, 134b, 13
It is configured to hold 4C in a compressed state. In addition, the rotating shaft 128 has a fixed washer 133a.
, 133h, both ends of which are shaft bearings 130a,
130b, and this shaft bearing 130a
, 130b, the rotating shaft 128 is connected to the storage hook 1.
It is rotatably attached to 23.

On one side of the drum-shaped variable display members 121a, 121b, 121c are ratchet gears 1318, 131b, 131.
drum solenoid A (14
0a), B (140b), C (140c) swing levers 144a, 144b, 144
c is the ratchet gear 131a, 131b, 131c
is configured to engage. And drum solenoids A (140a), B (140b), C (14
0c), the stop levers 144a, 144
b, 144C swings and ratchet gear 131a.

By disengaging from 131b and 131c,
Drum-shaped variable display members 121a, 121b.

121c becomes possible to rotate. Further, the drum-shaped variable display members 121a and 121b are rotating.

To stop the rotation of 121c, the drum solenoid A (140a) corresponding to the drum-shaped variable display member (for example, 121a) to be stopped is deenergized, and its return spring 143a (see FIG. 7) is restored. The force causes the stop lever 144a to swing and the ratchet gear 13
1a to cause slippage between the drum-shaped variable display member 121a and the rotating shaft 128, thereby stopping the drum-shaped variable display member 121a. Note that the stop levers 144a, 144b, 144c are the seventh
As shown in the figure, the drum solenoids A (140a), B (
140b), C (140c) plunger 142a, 1
The hook portions 145a, 145b, 145c are configured to be switched into an engaged state and a disengaged state with respect to the ratchet gears 131a, 131b, 131c by swinging in accordance with the movement of the ratchet gears 131a, 131b, 131c. . Storage box 123 and its storage box 1 explained above
A variable display device main body 40 is constituted by various devices in 23, a drum rotation motor, and the like. In addition, the drum solenoids A (140a), B (140b), C (14
0c) constitutes variable display member stopping means that responds to the output of the stop command signal generating means and sequentially stops the plurality of variable display devices according to the order set by the stop order setting means. In the figure, 141 indicates the drum solenoids A (140a), B (140b),
Solenoid mounting (=J board) for mounting C (140c), as shown in Figure 7, is mounted at a distance d from the storage box 123, increasing the outside air contact area and promoting heat radiation. There are advantages.

As shown in FIG. 6, emitter covers 138a to 138e and receiver cover 13
9a to 139e are formed, and the projector cover 1
Light projectors 136a to 136e are provided in the light receiver covers 139a to 139e, and light receivers 137a to 137e are provided in the light receiver covers 139a to 139e. The floodlight 13
6a to 136e are through holes 13 formed in the drum-shaped variable display members 121a, 121b, and 121c in a stopped state.
5a, 135b, and 135c to allow light to pass therethrough. Then, this passing light is transmitted to the light receivers 137a to 13
7e, and by detecting which position the light has passed, it is possible to detect what combination of symbols is displayed by the drum-shaped variable display member in a stopped state. ing. When the combination of symbols becomes a predetermined specific combination, a specific gaming state (jackpot state) occurs.

Note that each drum-shaped variable display member 121a, 121b
, 121c, a plurality of types of identification information, that is, a pattern consisting of a plurality of types of numbers, etc., is displayed on each drum-shaped variable display portion 1'121a, 121b.

A pattern display sticker 122a is placed on the outer periphery of the drum of 121C.

It is formed by pasting 122b and 122c.

Further, 149 in the figure is a front cover lens, and each drum-shaped variable display member 121a, 121b.

A magnifying lens 1 is installed at a position corresponding to the front of 121C.
50a, 150b, and 150c, and is configured to enlarge the pattern of each drum-shaped variable display member.

In addition, 152 in the figure is a mounting board, and the variable display device 28
This is for attaching it to the game board 26. Furthermore, in the figure, 147a.

147b and 147c are respective drum solenoids 14
This is wiring for feeding power to 0a, 140b, and 140c, and is connected to wiring relay board 148-21 = shown in FIG. Further, 13a and 13b are glass plates of the glass door, and 38 is an integrated cover for collecting winning balls.

In FIG. 7, 151 is a decoration, and an upper locking piece 159a
, 159b and the lower locking piece 160a.

It is locked and held by the mounting board 152 by 160b.

This decorative body 151 has a colored transparent cover member 158. In the figure, 156 is a number of openings display, which is for displaying the number of openings of the variable winning ball device associated with a jackpot. 157 is a starting winning memory display LED, and the starting winning openings 31a, 31b, 31c (see Fig. 4)
This is to store and display the number of winning pachinko balls when the pachinko balls win consecutively. Note that the upper limit for the memory of starting winnings is 4. Also, 154 is a decorative LED,
163 is the prize opening.

FIG. 8 is an exploded perspective view showing the decorative body 151 provided on the front side of the variable display device main body 40. The variable display device main body 40 includes a storage box 123 and a gear hook 129 that includes a transmission gear 127 and the like disposed on the side thereof. It includes a drum rotation motor 124, a front cover lens 149, and the like. The front cover lens 149 also includes magnifying lenses 150a, 150b, and 150c for magnifying the identification information on the variable display device 28 to make it easier to see. In addition, 1 in the figure
310 is a ratchet gear.

A decorative body 151 is provided on the front side of the variable display device main body 40.
will be placed. The decorative body 151 consists of a mounting substrate 152 and a colored transparent cover member 158. Mounting board 152
is cut out in the center to form an opening 153 in which the front cover lens 149 of the variable display device main body 40, the number of openings display 156, and the starting winning memory display LEDs 157a-157d are disposed. Above the mounting board 152, a prize opening 163 for winning pachinko balls is formed, and a decorative lamp 155 is provided. Furthermore, a decorative LED is provided in the lower part of the mounting board 152.
154 or more (5 in the drawing) are provided. Furthermore, upper locking holes 161a, 161b and lower locking holes 162a, 162b for locking and holding the cover member 158 are bored in the mounting board 152.

On the other hand, on the back surface of the cover member 158, there is an upper locking portion 161a bored in the mounting board 152.

Upper locking pieces 159a and 159b that lock on the mounting board 161b are protruded, and a lower locking piece 160a locks on lower locking holes 162a and 162b drilled on the mounting board 152 side. 160b is provided protrudingly. By locking these respective locking pieces to the respective locking portions and locking holes on the mounting board 152 side, the cover member 158
is locked and held on the mounting board 152 side.

Further, on the back side of the cover member 158, there is an opening number display 156 and a starting winning memory display LEDI 57a to 157.
d are integrally formed and fixed with screws. The number of openings displayed by the opening number display 156 is 10.
The upper limit is 10 times, and if the 10 times are to be displayed, 0 is displayed on the open times display 156.

Although the variable display device 28 described above is a drum type in this embodiment, the present invention is not limited to this, and may be a digital display using a liquid crystal or the like, or a leaf type or Display may be by electroluminescence. Furthermore, a so-called roulette type display may be used in which a plurality of lamps or LEDs are arranged and the lamps or LEDs are turned on one by one instead of circulating to provide a variable display. Furthermore, it may be a combination of two or more of the various variable display members, such as a combination of drum type, digital type, etc.

FIG. 9 is a block diagram showing the overall configuration of the control circuit of the present invention.

The microcomputer 170 has a function of controlling the overall operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10 as described below. For this purpose, the microcomputer 170 is composed of, for example, several chips of LSI, and includes an MPU 171 that can execute control operations according to a predetermined procedure.
ROM that stores operation program data for MPU 171
I 72 and a RAM 173 to which necessary data can be written and read.

Furthermore, the microcomputer 170 includes an input circuit 174 that receives input signals and provides input data to the MPU 171, an output circuit 175 that receives output data from the MPU 171 and outputs it to the outside, and a sound generator 176 that receives sound data from the MPU 171. When the power is turned on, the MPU
A power-on reset circuit 177 that provides a reset pulse to the MPU 171; a clock generation circuit 178 that provides a clock signal to the MPU 171;
Pulse frequency divider circuit (interrupt pulse generation circuit) 1 given to 71
79, and an address decode circuit 180 that decodes address data from the MPU 171.

The MPU 171 can execute the operation of the interrupt control routine in response to interrupt pulses periodically given from the pulse frequency dividing circuit 179. Further, the address decode circuit 180 decodes the address data from the MPU 171, and inputs the address data from the ROM 172°RAM 17B, input circuit 174 .
Output circuits 175 provide chip select signals to the sound generators 176, respectively.

In this embodiment, the ROM 172 is a programmable ROM so that its contents can be rewritten, that is, the program data for the MPU 171 stored therein can be changed if necessary. It is being And, MPU171 is this ROM172
It provides control signals to various devices in accordance with program data stored therein and in response to input of each control signal described below.

The microcomputer 170 is given the following signals as input signals.

First, in response to the player's operation of the stop order setting device 19,
A stop order setting signal is input via the stop order setting circuit 181. Starting winning ball detection switches 41a and 41b accompany pachinko balls starting winning.

41c is turned on, a starting winning ball detection signal is given to the microcomputer 170 from the starting winning ball detection circuit 182. Based on the operation of the stop switch 18, a stop signal is given to the microcomputer 170 from the stop circuit 183. In response to the fact that a pachinko ball enters a specific winning hole (V pocket) and the V winning ball detection switch 90 is turned on, ■ winning ball detection circuit 18
4 to V winning ball detection signal is sent to the microcomputer 170.
given to. In response to the detection output of the 10 count detection switch 94, a 10 count detection signal is applied to the microcomputer 170 from the 10 count detection circuit 185. Light receiver 137 provided in variable display device 28
In response to the detection signals of a to 137e, the photoreceiver circuit 186
A light reception signal is given to the microcomputer 170 from the microcomputer 170.

Through the input of this light reception signal, the through holes 135a, 135b formed in the drum-shaped variable display members 121a, 121b, 121c in the variable display device 28.

135c (see FIG. 6), information regarding the light receiving position of the transmitted light is given to the microcomputer 170.

The microcomputer 170 also provides control signals to the following circuits and devices. First, the solenoid circuit 187
via Drumtreid A (140a), B (140
b) A solenoid drive signal is given to each of C (140c). Further, a control signal for lighting each of the projectors 136a to 136e of the variable display device 28 is provided via the projector circuit 188. Motor circuit 189
A motor drive signal is provided to the motor 124 via the motor.

Furthermore, the solenoid 42 via the solenoid circuit 190
Give a solenoid drive signal to. Next, the lamp circuit 19
A control signal for lighting the lamps is applied to each of the lamps 25, 35, 100, and 155 through 1. Note that these lamps may be LEDs. Also, via the LED circuit 192, LEDs 157a, 157b, 157c, 157cl,
154, and outputs a control signal for lighting the digital display 98, 15 through the digital display drive circuit 193.
Outputs a control signal for digitally displaying 6. Furthermore, a control signal for generating sound from the speaker 17 is outputted via the amplifier 194.

Note that a predetermined direct current is supplied from the power supply circuit 195 to each circuit of the above configuration.

FIGS. 1OA to 10D are flowcharts for explaining the operation of the control circuit shown in FIG. 9.

Next, the specific operation of this pachinko game machine will be explained with reference to FIGS. 1 to 10D.

First, in FIG. 10A, in step S1, it is determined whether or not the value of the starting win storage counter is 0, and the process waits until it becomes no longer 0. While the programs shown in FIG. 10A and FIGS. 10B and 10C, which will be described later, are being executed, the interrupt program shown in FIG. 10D is executed, for example, every 4 m5ec. The contents of the interrupt program shown in FIG. 10D are as follows: First, in step S90, it is determined whether or not the starting winning ball detection switch is turned on, and if it is not turned on, the interruption ends. If it is determined that it is turned on, the process proceeds to step S91, where it is determined whether or not the value of the starting prize memory counter is "4"; if not, the process proceeds to step S92;
The starting winning memory counter is incremented by 1 and the interrupt ends.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S91 that the value of the starting winnings memory counter is already "4", the interruption ends without incrementing the starting winnings memory counter. This is because the upper limit of starting winning memory is set to 4. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and may be set to a value of 5 or more, or conversely, may be set to a value of 3 or less.

Next, if the value of the starting winning memory counter operated by the interrupt program is no longer "0", step S1
A negative determination is made, and the process proceeds to step S2. In step S2, after the starting winning memory counter is incremented by one day, in step S3 drum solenoids A and B are incremented by one day.
, C is turned on, and the stop levers 144a, 144b are turned on.
The hook portions 145a, 145b, 145c of 144c are released from the ratchet gears 131a, 131b, 131c (see FIG. 7), and the drum solenoids A, B, and C are controlled to be rotatable. Next, the process proceeds to step S4, where processing is performed to allow the variable start delay time to elapse. This progress process is
The purpose of this step is to allow the time required for the hook portion of the stop lever to completely disengage from the ratchet gear according to step S3 to reduce the load upon starting the motor, for example, 0.1 seconds. It is about time.

Next, in step S5, the drum motor is turned on to rotate the drum-shaped variable display member, and in step S6, it is notified that variable display is in progress. Next, in step S7, it is determined whether the stop switch has been turned on, and if it is determined that it has not been turned on yet, the process proceeds to step S8, in which it is determined whether a certain period of time has elapsed after the start of the variable display. If it is determined that the predetermined period has not yet elapsed, a small Do loop is formed in which the process returns to step S7. The certain period of time in step S8 is
This is the time set for automatic stopping when the stop switch is not operated, and is, for example, about 5 seconds. During this DO loop, if the stop switch 18 (see FIG. 1) is operated by the player, or if the stop switch is not operated (the predetermined period of time (for example, 5 seconds) elapses), 10th
The process advances to step S9 shown in Figure B.

Steps S9 to 813 shown in FIG. 10B are for determining which stop mode the player has selected through the stop order setting device 19 (see FIGS. 1 and 3). That is, if the stop mode is left-center-right, YES is determined in step S9, and
If the stop mode is left/right middle, step S10 returns YE.
If the stop mode is center right or left, a YES decision is made at step S12. If the stop mode is center right or left, a YES decision is made at step S12. If the stop mode is center right or left, a YES decision is made at step S12. A YES determination is made in step 813, and a NO determination is made in step 813 if the stop mode is right, left, middle.

= 33- Next, the control will be explained using an example in which the stop mode is left-center-right.First, YES is determined in step S9, the process proceeds to step S14, and T.

Processing is performed to allow 1 to elapse. This T, 1 is one time arbitrarily selected from ten times set within the range of 0.5 to 1 second, for example. Next step S
15, the drum solenoid A is set to 0FFL, and the drum-shaped variable display member 121a on the left side (see FIGS. 1 and 6) is stopped, and then, in step S16, the stoppage of the left drum is notified. Next, the process advances to step S17, and processing for causing TR2 to elapse is performed. This TR2 is
For example 0. This is one time arbitrarily selected from ten times set within the range of 5 to 1 second. Next, the process proceeds to step S18, where the drum solenoid B is turned off to stop the central drum-shaped variable display member 121b (see FIGS. 1 and 6). Next, in step S19, the stoppage of the middle drum is notified. Furthermore, step S2
The process proceeds to 0 and causes TR3 to elapse. This T
R3 is also set to 1 within the range of 0.5 to 1 second, for example.
This is one time arbitrarily selected from 0 different times.

Next, proceed to step 821 and turn off drum solenoid C.
F, and the drum-shaped variable display member 121c on the right side when facing
(see Figures 1 and 6), and step S2
After the stop of the right drum is notified by step 2, the process proceeds to step 868 shown in FIG. 10A. Said time TRl + TR
2+ TR3 is allowed to elapse by stopping each drum-shaped variable display member based on an arbitrarily selected random time, thereby making the stop timing of the drum-shaped variable display member irregular. This is to prevent the inconvenience that the identification information of the variable display device has a certain regularity.

Similar to the stop control described in steps S14 to S22, for example, when the stop mode is left/right middle, the drum-shaped variable display member is stopped in the left/right middle order according to steps 323 to S31.

Similarly, in steps S32 to S40,
The drum-shaped variable display member is stopped in the order of middle left and right, and in steps S41 to S49, the drum-shaped variable display member is stopped in the order of middle right and left, and in steps S50 to S58, the drum-shaped variable display member is stopped in the middle right and left order. The steps are stopped in the left order, from step S59 to step S67.
As a result, the drum-shaped variable display part material is stopped in the order of right, left, and center.

Next, the process proceeds to step S68, where the light projector is turned on, and the delay time for pattern determination is allowed to elapse through step S69. This delay time is a waiting time until the symbol is completely determined, and is intended to prevent misjudgment, and is, for example, about 0.4 seconds. Next, the process proceeds to step S70, where it is determined whether or not the combination of symbols is a jackpot.
If it is determined that the combination of symbols is not a jackpot, the process proceeds to step S71, where the projector is turned off and the drum motor is set to 0FFL, and the process returns to step S1. In addition, if it is determined in step S70 that the combination of symbols is a jackpot, the process advances to step S72, and after turning off both the floodlight and the drum motor, the 10th C
The process advances to step 873 shown in the figure, and subsequent jackpot control is performed.

First, in step 873, the player is notified that the jackpot has been won, and in step S74, the waiting time before opening is allowed to elapse. This waiting time before the opening is, for example, about 5 seconds, and is intended to heighten the expectations of the players. By notifying the player of the jackpot in step 373 and allowing the waiting time to elapse in step S74, the player's expectations are heightened and the pachinko game machine becomes more interesting. Next, the process proceeds to step S75, where the solenoid timer is set, the opening number counter is incremented by 1, and the solenoid is turned on.

By turning on this solenoid, the opening/closing plate 30 (see FIGS. 1 and 4) of the variable winning ball device is opened. Next, the process proceeds to step S76, where it is notified that the variable winning ball device is being opened, and the process proceeds to step S77, where it is determined whether or not the winning ball detection switch (2) has been turned on. If the pachinko ball does not win and the winning ball detection switch is not turned on, the process proceeds to step S81. On the other hand, if the pachinko ball wins V and the V winning ball detection switch is turned ON, a YES determination is made in step S77, and the process proceeds to step S78, where it is determined whether the value of the opening number counter is "10" or not. If it is determined that the value is not "10", the process proceeds to step S79, but if it is determined that the value is already "10", the process proceeds to step S81. The determination in step 78 is to prevent the player from opening more than 10 times, since the maximum number of openings of the variable winning ball device in the jackpot state, that is, the number of continuous jackpots, is 10 times. Next, in step S79,
(2) It is determined whether or not the winning flag has been set. If it is determined that it has not been set yet, the process proceeds to step S80, but if it is determined that it has already been set, the process proceeds to step S81. This determination in step S79 is made to prevent one or more (1) winnings from being stored since the upper limit for storing (1) winnings is limited to one time. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and (1) winnings may be memorized two or more times.

Next, the process proceeds to step S80, and a process of setting a winning flag is performed.

The process then proceeds to step S81, where it is determined whether or not the 10 count detection switch is turned on. If it is not turned on, the process proceeds to step S84, but if it is determined that it is turned on, the process proceeds to step S82, where the 10 count detection switch is turned on. Increment by 1. Next, the process proceeds to step 38B, where it is determined whether the value of the 10 count counter is "10" or not. If it is determined that it is not "10", the process proceeds to step S84, or if it is already "10". If it is determined that
Press F to close the variable winning ball device.

Also, in step S84, it is determined whether or not the solenoid timer set in step S75 has expired. If the solenoid timer has not finished yet, the process returns to step S77, but if it is determined that the solenoid timer has finished, step S8
Proceed to step 5 and turn off the solenoid to close the variable winning ball device. That is, the variable winning ball device is closed when the number of winning pachinko balls in the variable winning ball device reaches 10, or when the set time of the solenoid timer ends without reaching 10 balls.

The set time of this solenoid timer is, for example, 3.
This is a time such as 0 seconds. Next, in step S86, (1) the acceptance of winnings is processed to allow the waiting time to elapse. The waiting time for this reception is, for example, about 3 seconds, and after the winning pachinko ball is opened just before the variable winning ball device closes.
This is a waiting time for detecting such a V winning, considering the possibility that it will be detected by the winning ball detection switch. After this waiting time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S87, and it is determined whether or not the winning flag (2) has been set. If it is determined in step S79 that the V winning flag has already been set, or if a new V winning flag is set in step S80, a YES determination is made in step S87 and the process proceeds to step 888. ,■ Clear the winning flag and 10
After the count counter is cleared, the process returns to step S75, and the subsequent jackpot control is continued again. On the other hand, during the jackpot control, the pachinko balls were completely
If no prize has been won, since the winning flag has not been set, a negative determination is made in step S87, and the process proceeds to step S89, where the processes of clearing the 10 count counter and clearing the number of openings counter are performed. Afterwards, the process returns to step S1.

Second Embodiment Next, a second embodiment will be explained based on FIGS. 11 and 12.

FIGS. 11 and 12 in this second embodiment are as follows:
Only the parts that are different from the pachinko game machine in the first embodiment are shown, and FIG. 11 and FIG.
Portions not shown in the figures have the same configuration as the pachinko game machine of the first embodiment.

FIG. 11 is a front view of main parts showing a stop order setting device 19' which is an example of a stop order setting means. Stop order setter 1
9' is composed of a stop order display section 6' and an operation button 20' provided at a corresponding position. This stop order setting device 19' consists of two types of operation buttons for setting the first and second stop order, and when the player sets the first and second, the ones that have not been operated are automatically replaced. This is considered to be the third stop order.

In the figure, 14 is a front plate, and 15 is a ball supply tray provided on the front plate.

Next, in the flowchart for controlling the pachinko game machine in the second embodiment, only the parts different from the first embodiment will be explained based on FIG. 12. The flowchart of this second embodiment is different from the first embodiment only in the portion surrounded by the dashed-dotted line shown in FIG. 10B, so only the portion surrounded by the dashed-dotted line is shown.

First, in step Sa in FIG. 12, it is determined whether the left side and the middle side are not equal. If it is determined that they are equal, the process proceeds to step S14. In other words, the fact that the left and center are equal means that among the operation buttons 20' shown in FIG. 11, the buttons corresponding to the stop order setting means and the center are
, 1, or 2, 2. Since such an operation is an erroneous operation, the process proceeds to step S14, and the drum-shaped variable display is forcibly displayed in the order of left, middle, and right. The member is configured to stop the member.

Similarly, in step sb, if it is determined that the left and right sides are equal, and in step Sc, it is determined that the middle and right sides are equal, the process also proceeds to step S14, and the drum-shaped variable display member is arranged in the order of left, middle, and right. is controlled to stop. In other words, in the case of an operation error, all the motors are stopped in the order of left, middle, and right. Next, proceeding to step Sd, it is determined whether or not left = 1, and if it is determined that left - 1, proceeding to step Se, it is determined whether or not middle = 2, If it is determined that medium=2, step S14
Proceed to. That is, the player's suppression operation through the stop order setting device 19' causes the operation button 20' corresponding to the left side of the stop order display section 6' to be pressed to 1, and the operation button 20' corresponding to the inside to be pressed to 2. If a suppression operation is performed, step S1
Proceeding to step 4, the drum-shaped variable display members are stopped in the order of left, center, and right.

On the other hand, an operation button 20 corresponding to the left side of the stop order display section 6
' is suppressed to 1, and the corresponding operation button 20'
If is not pressed, of course the corresponding operation button 20' on the right should have been pressed 2, so the determination of No is made in step Se and the process proceeds to step 823. The drum-shaped variable display members are controlled to stop in the order of left, right, and center. Next, the step S
If it is determined that the left is not -1 based on d, step Sf
The process proceeds to step sh, where it is determined whether or not medium=1, and if it is determined that medium is not 1, the process proceeds to step sh, where it is determined whether or not medium is -2, and it is determined that medium is -2. If it is determined, the process advances to step S50, and the drum-shaped variable display members are controlled to stop in the order of right, middle, and left. In other words, if the judgment of No is made in step Sd, it means that the operation button corresponding to the left is either suppressed to 2 or is not suppressed at all, and that the judgment of No is made in step Sf. That a judgment is made is
The operation button corresponding to the inside is either pressed to 2 or is not pressed at all, and furthermore, the judgment of YES is made in step sh, which means that the operation button corresponding to the inside is pressed to 2. This means that the operation button corresponding to the inside is being pressed down to 2, which means that the operation button corresponding to the left side is not being suppressed at all, and as a result, it is inevitable. Since the operation button corresponding to the right is suppressed to 1, the process advances to step S50, and the right,
The drum-shaped variable display members are controlled to stop in the order of center and left. On the other hand, if the judgment of No is made in the step sh, that is, if the suppression operation of the operation button corresponding to the inside is neither 1 nor 2, it means that it has not been operated at all. The corresponding operation button is pressed to 2, and as a result, the right operation button is inevitably pressed to 1.The process advances to step S59, and the right, left, and middle buttons are pressed. The drum-shaped variable display member is controlled to stop in accordance with this order. Next, if YES is determined in step Sf, that is, if the operation button corresponding to the inside is pressed to 1, the process proceeds to step Sg, where it is determined whether or not it is left -2, If it is determined that it is not 2, it inevitably means that it has not been operated at all, and as a result, the operation button corresponding to the cloth or 2 has been pressed, and the process proceeds to step S41, where the center, right, and left buttons are pressed. The drum-shaped variable display member is controlled to stop in accordance with the order. On the other hand, if it is determined in step Sg that it is left -2, that is, if the operation button corresponding to the left is suppressed to 2,
As a result, the operation button corresponding to the right side is inevitably not depressed, and the process proceeds to step S32, where the drum-shaped variable display member is controlled to stop in the order of center, left, and right.

The installation location of the stop order setting means is the first.
It is not limited to the front plate 14 shown in the second embodiment, but may be other places such as the front frame 11 or the mounting board 21.

Third Embodiment Next, a third embodiment will be explained based on FIGS. 13 and 14.

FIG. 13 is an overall front view of the slot machine 600.

By inserting a coin from the coin slot 602,
The game is now ready for play, and the player presses the start button 60.
By pressing 4, rotating reels A (606a), B (606b), and C (606c), which are examples of variable display members, are displayed.
) starts rotating, and then the player depresses the stop button 608, which is an example of a stop signal generating means, and the rotating reels A (606a) and B (606) start rotating.
b), the rotation of C (606c) is stopped. In that case, this rotating reel A (606a)
, B (606b), and C (606c).

By operating the operation dial 20 of this stop order setting device 19 by the player and setting it to the desired stop order setting section 6,
The player is configured to be able to set the stopping order of each of the rotating reels based on his/her own free will.

In the figure, 610 is a light emitter, 612 is a light receiver, and as described later, the stopped rotating reel A (606a
), B (606b), and C (606c) are configured to detect what combination of numbers and symbols are displayed. In addition, I to Ho are win line indicators that light up to indicate the winning line when the same numbers or symbols line up, and if you insert one coin, the A win line indicator lights up. , a win occurs only when the same numbers or symbols line up on one line, and prize coins are paid out onto the coin tray 614.

Also, if two coins are inserted, the A, 11, B and C hit line indicators will light up, and 1. 2. If the same numbers or symbols line up on any of the three 3 lines, you win. Further, when three coins are inserted, all of the winning line indicators A to H light up, and if the same numbers or symbols line up on any of the five lines 1 to 5, it is a win.

FIG. 14 is a schematic longitudinal sectional view of the slot machine 600.

Rotating reels A (606a), B (606b).

A large number of through holes are formed on each side of C (606c), so that the rotating reel A (
606a), B (606b), and C (606c), for example, transparent holes will be created at two locations a and b, and the light will be emitted from the light emitter 610 through the communicating holes. a.

The light transmitter 610 and the light receiver 612 are configured so that the transmitted light that has passed through
Based on this, it is determined whether or not a jackpot combination of symbols has been achieved.

Next, if the light receiver detects that the display mode is a jackpot display, the coin dispensing sensor 616 and the dispensing motor 618 are activated in response to the detection output, and the coin private hopper 620 is activated. A predetermined amount of coins are dispensed onto the coin tray 614.

Note that 622 in the figure is a display window for making the numbers and symbols on the rotating reels visible to the player.

Above, two examples have been given as stopping order setting means that allow the player to arbitrarily set the stopping order, but other methods may be used as long as the player can set the stopping order in some way. , in the embodiment described above, the stopping order is 6
Although the present invention is configured so that the player can select and set all six types, the present invention is not limited to this, and if there are many types of stopping orders, it is not necessarily necessary to allow the player to select and set all six types. It is only necessary to allow the player to select and set at least two types of stopping orders. Furthermore, in the above embodiment, the stopping order can be set by the player, but the present invention is not limited to this. The stopping order may be automatically selected and set within the gaming machine from the above, and furthermore, such automatic selection setting or manual selection by the player -5
〇 - It may be possible to select the setting using a changeover switch or the like.

Furthermore, the gaming machine of the present invention is limited to pachinko gaming machines, coin gaming machines, and slot machines, and also includes toys that are equipped with a plurality of variable display members that variably display a plurality of types of identification information. This includes any gaming machine that is equipped with a variable display member.

In addition, in the above embodiments, balls and coins are borrowed when playing a game, and games are played using the balls and coins. For example, magnetic cards, optical cards (cards using optical disk memory, etc.), IC cards A data recording medium on which ball rental data such as You may. Furthermore, in this case, instead of paying out prize balls or coins by inserting balls, etc., a prize score obtained by adding points in sequence is displayed, and the score, that is, prize data is recorded in the recording medium. Depending on the situation, it may be configured instead of holding balls or coins.

[Effects of the Invention] In the present invention having the above configuration, the plurality of variable display members are
Since the game stops in accordance with the stop order preset by the stop order setting means, the player cannot perform the stop operation while looking at the variable display state of each variable display member, and this avoids the inconvenience that a specific display is likely to be targeted. . Moreover,
Since the stop order that is set is not uniformly fixed but can be changed, the stop order of the variable display can be changed, and as a result, the player's interest when the variable display stops becomes monotonous. Inconveniences can be prevented and the fun of the game can be improved.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

FIG. 1 shows a first embodiment, and is an overall front view showing a pachinko game machine which is an example of a game machine according to the present invention. FIG. 2 shows the first embodiment, and is an overall rear view showing a part of the internal structure of the pachinko game machine. FIG. 3 shows the first embodiment and is a front view of main parts. FIG. 4 shows the first embodiment and is a front view of the variable winning ball device. FIG. 5 shows the first embodiment, and is a longitudinal sectional view showing the internal structure of the variable winning ball device. FIG. 6 shows the first embodiment, and is a cross-sectional view showing the internal structure of the variable display device. FIG. 7 shows the first embodiment, and is a longitudinal sectional view showing the internal structure of the variable display device. FIG. 8 shows the first embodiment, and is an exploded perspective view showing a decorative body provided on the front side of the main body of the variable display device. FIG. 9 shows a first embodiment, and is a block diagram showing a control circuit of a pachinko game machine. FIGS. 10A to 10D show a first embodiment and are flowcharts for explaining the operation of the control circuit shown in FIG. 9. FIG. 11 shows a second embodiment, and is a front view of the main part. FIG. 12 shows a second embodiment, and is a diagram showing a part of a flowchart for explaining the operation of the pachinko gaming machine in the second embodiment. FIG. 13 shows a third embodiment, and is an overall front view showing a slot machine which is an example of a gaming machine. FIG. 14 is a schematic vertical sectional view of the slot machine shown in FIG. 13. In the drawings, 121a, 121b, and 121c are drum-shaped variable display members that are examples of variable display members, 10 is a pachinko game machine that is an example of a game machine, 600 is a slot machine that is an example of a game machine, and 18 is a stop command. A stop switch 19, which is an example of a signal generation means, and a stop order setter 131a, 19', which is an example of a stop order setting means.
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Claims (1)

[Claims] A plurality of variable display members that variably display a plurality of types of identification information are provided, and based on the fact that the display mode of the variable display members when stopped is a predetermined specific combination. In a gaming machine that provides a predetermined gaming value, a stop command signal generating means generates a signal for stopping the variable display of the variable display member, and a stop order setting that allows changing the stop order of the plurality of variable display members. and variable display member stopping means for sequentially stopping the plurality of variable display members according to the order set by the stop order setting means in response to the output of the stop command signal generating means. , gaming machines.