JPH01244775A - Pinball game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To provide a chance to win many prizes to a player and to increase interest by providing a control means to detect a specific display mode, to open the prize-winning port of a variable prize-winning device and, simultaneously, to update the cycle of the opening for a prescribed period. CONSTITUTION:The title machine is equipped with a control means 610 to receive a signal from a detector 61, 8a, to allow a variable display 4 to execute a display change, to detect the display mode, to open the prize-winning port of a variable prize-winning device 5 and, simultaneously, to update the cycle under definite conditions. For example, the variable display 4 to change the light-emitting colors of display parts A, B and C is used, the color is changed when it is owing to the prize winning to a first prize-winning device 6, on the other hand, at the time of the prize winning to a second prize-winning device 8, the color is made to remain in one color as it is, and thereby, which of generation probabilities of 'big hit' the display is changed at present can be visually recognized easily. Since the continuation of the cycle can be executed by satisfying continuation conditions even in the case of 'medium hit', the charm of the game, for example, to give tense feeling to the player can be increased.

Description

[Detailed description of the invention] [Industrial application field] This invention changes the display of the variable display device by winning a prize in the starting winning device, and depending on the display mode when it stops, the winning opening of the variable winning device is recognized as a jackpot. This invention relates to a pachinko game machine that allows users to play games.

[Prior Art] Conventionally, as a pachinko game machine, a variable display device is operated to change the display based on the winning of a ball into the starting winning device, and when the display when the machine stops is a specific combination. There is a known system that provides a chance to win many prize balls by opening the prize opening of the variable prize winning device as a jackpot.

[Problems to be Solved by the Invention] However, according to the above-mentioned conventional pachinko gaming machine, when the numerical display as a result of the operation of the variable display device becomes a specific display combination, it is simply a variable prize that is regarded as a "jackpot". Since the device was only opened for a predetermined period of time, there was a problem that the game content when winning a jackpot was simple and easily boring.

This invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned problems, and aims to provide a pachinko game machine that is more interesting and less boring by varying the game content when a "jackpot" is won.

[Means for Solving the Problems] In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the pachinko game machine according to the present invention includes a starting winning device in the gaming area and a system that is activated by the flow of a batted ball into the starting winning device. a variable prize winning device comprising: a variable display device whose display changes; and a winning opening opened by a driving means as a jackpot based on a specific display mode as a result of stopping the display change of the variable display device; A detector detects the inflow of a batted ball into the starting winning device, and receiving a signal from the detector causes the variable display device to change the display, detecting a specific display mode as a result of the stoppage, and winning the variable winning device. The present invention is configured to include a control means for opening the prize opening of the device for a predetermined period of time and updating the opening cycle for the predetermined period under certain conditions.

[Function] When the ball enters the starting winning device and the variable display device is activated, the display mode as a result of the operation becomes a specific display mode, a jackpot occurs, and the winning opening of the variable winning device is placed in a predetermined position. Not only is it opened for a period of time, but if a certain continuation condition is met before the release ends, the release cycle is renewed and continued.

(First Embodiment) FIG. 1 shows an example of the front configuration of a pachinko game machine according to a first embodiment to which the present invention is applied. Lamp device 90.
90 is omitted) is provided with a guide rail 3 that guides the ball fired by the ball firing bag M20 driven by the lower operation dial 20a to the upper part of the game board 1. A game area 2 is configured in a space surrounded by a guide rail 3 and a glass plate.

In the center of this gaming area 2, there is a variable display device 4 as an auxiliary gaming device having three 7-segment type variable display sections A, B, C1 rights generation display section 411m, etc. Although it forms part of gaming area 2,
An attacker-type variable winning device 5 is installed, which converts the variable display device 4 into a winning area when a specific game mode occurs.

Around the variable display device 4, a transfer guide member 13 (a batted ball direction changing member called a windmill) is rotatably installed.

The first starting winning devices 6, 6 are located diagonally below the variable winning bag N5 on the left and right, and the second starting winning device 8 is located directly below the variable winning device 5.

Furthermore, pocket-type general winning openings 9.9 are installed at outside positions of the first starting winning devices 6, 6, respectively.

Further, obstacle nails 71 are installed at appropriate positions in the game area 2 (details shown in FIG. 2), and an out ball collection port 10 is provided at the lower center of the game area 2.

Furthermore, side lamp devices 90 and 90 for displaying specific games are installed at left and right positions within the game area 2.

In addition, at the upper left of the game board 1, there is a prize ball number display 22a for small discharges (for example, for discharging 7 balls) and a prize ball number display 22a for normal discharge (for example, for discharging 1 ball).
A prize ball number display 22b (for discharging three balls) is installed.

These award pitch count indicators 22a.

22b consists of a translucent panel with numbers such as r7J or "13" written on it and a lamp placed inside the panel, and by lighting up the lamp corresponding to the required number, the number of prize balls is displayed. I am trying to do this.

Furthermore, a completion indicator 23 is installed on the upper right side of the game board 1 to notify that the scheduled prize ball output value of the pachinko game machine has ended (that the game has stopped playing). This completion indicator 23 is composed of a semi-transparent panel and a lamp installed inside the panel.

Further, in the upper center of the holding frame 100 of the pachinko game machine that holds the game board 1 configured as described above, a driving motor (described later) for the ball launcher 20 is operated when the operation dial 20a at the lower right side of the game machine is operated. A pilot lamp 24 is installed to notify you that the At the left and right positions of this pilot lamp 24, specific game display lamps 25 and 25 are installed to notify that a specific game called "jackpot" or "offer" is occurring.

Further, a supply tray 102 is attached to an opening/closing panel 101 attached to the lower part of the holding frame 100 for holding the batted balls supplied to the batted ball launcher 20, and a prize ball overflowing from the supply tray 102 is stored below the supply tray 102. A saucer 103 is provided for this purpose.

Also, on the left side of the opening/closing panel 101, there is a variable display device 4 that is immediately activated by winning the starting winning device 6, 6.8.
A variable time reduction button 105 for stopping the operation is provided so as to be pressable.

Further, a firing stop button 106 for stopping the firing operation of the batted ball firing device 20 is pressably installed above the operation dial 20a.

The pachinko game machine having the general structure described above is generally controlled as follows by a control means (described later) such as a computer system installed therein.

When electricity is supplied to the pachinko game machine by operating a power switch (not shown), variable display sections A, B, and C of the variable display device 4
An appropriate numerical display (a numerical display that does not generate a right) is made, and the rights generation display parts 411i, 411m around it are displayed.
The lamps inside, the lamps in the winning memory display sections 411e to 411h (FIG. 3), and the lamps in the winning number display section 515 of the variable winning device 5 all start blinking at the same time or in a fixed direction. Opening/closing door 513 of variable prize winning device 5
maintains the closed state, and the left and right guide members 514.514
remains closed vertically upward.

Then, the player selects the metal part 20b of the operation dial 20a.
When the operation dial 20a is rotated with the hand in contact with the player, the switch 107 of the firing motor (described later) is turned on, the pilot lamp 24 is turned on, the ball firing device 20 is activated, and the normal game is started. will be started. During this normal game, the number display 122b for the number of prize balls for normal discharge lights up each time a prize is won, and the normal number of balls (for example, 13) is displayed.
The prize ball will be ejected.

When the ball hit into the game area 2 by the operation of the ball launcher 20 enters the starting winning device 6.8, it is detected by a specific winning detector installed in the flow path of the starting winning device 6, 8, respectively. Detected at 61°8a. Based on the detection signal, the storage display section 41 of the variable display device 4
All lamps 1e to 411h are temporarily turned off. After that, the green lamps in the storage display parts 411e and 411f are lit in the order of A and 411f corresponding to the number of winnings in the first starting winning device W6, and winnings are entered in the second starting winning device 8. The number of memory display sections 411g, 41 corresponding to the number of
The red lamps during 1 hour are lit in the order of c and 2.

After a certain period of time has elapsed after the lighting, the display on the three variable display sections A, B, and C of the variable display device 4 is randomly varied based on the winning memories in the starting winning devices 6 and 8.

The manner in which the display changes is different depending on whether it is based on the winning memory in the first starting winning device 6 or based on the winning memory in the second starting winning device 8.

That is, when it is based on the winning memory stored in the first starting winning device 6, the numerical display of the three variable display sections A, B, and C of the variable display device 4 changes independently and randomly at high speed. In addition, the color (emission color) also changes independently for each display section A, B, and C (alternately changing to red and green) at twice the speed of changing the numerical display. At the same time as the start of the fluctuation, one of the lamps (i, 口) of the memory display sections 411e, 411f, which are in the lit state, is turned off. On the other hand, if it is based on the winning memory stored in the second starting winning device 6, the variable display device 4
The display of the three variable display parts A, B, and C is in color (emission color).
All remain the same color (for example, one red or one green color), and only the numerical displays are changed independently and randomly at high speed.

The memory display section 4 is lit at the same time as the start of the fluctuation.
One of the lamps 11g and 411h (c, 2) is turned off.

In either case, when a predetermined period of time has elapsed since the start of the variation, or when the variation time shortening button 105 is pressed, the variable display portions A are displayed one by one from the left at a predetermined time lag. , B, and C (changes in only the numeric display or in both the numeric display and color (emission color)) are stopped, and each becomes a fixed display.

Each time a prize is won in the starting winning device 6, 8, or when there is a winning in the starting winning device 6, 8 and the unprocessed number is lit and stored in the storage display parts 411e to 411h, the above-mentioned The above-mentioned fluctuations (changes in display) in the display of the three variable display sections A, B, and C are repeated.

Therefore, depending on the combination of the displays (numerical display and color display) on the three variable display sections A, B, and C as a result of the stoppage of the fluctuation, "jackpot (special game mode)" and "offer" can be determined. A gaming state occurs, and all other display combinations become "lost".

That is, in the case of this embodiment, 1 jackpot (special game mode)'
is a combination of numerical displays (e.g. rl, 1.IJ
, r2, 2, 2J, etc.), and all of the numbers are displayed in the same color. Therefore, in the case of this embodiment, the variable display section A is activated by winning into the first starting winning device 6,6.

When B and C are changed, not only the numbers but also the colors are changed, so the probability of a "jackpot" occurring is 1/400.

On the other hand, when the variable display sections A, B, and C are changed due to a winning in the second starting winning device 8, only the numerical display changes and the color remains unchanged, so a jackpot occurs. The probability of winning increases by four times and becomes 1/100.In other words, when the variable display parts A, B, and C are changed due to winning in the second starting winning device 8, the color does not change, so there is a ``jackpot''. ``Probability of occurrence increases.

In the case of this embodiment, a "jackpot" occurs when the occurrence of a "jackpot" is caused by a winning in the first starting winning device 6, 6 and when it is caused by winning in the second starting winning device 8. The content of the games (operations and profits) remains the same, without any differences.

This "jackpot (special game mode)" gives the player a chance to win a particularly large number of prize balls. The member 514.514 is opened in an inverted "C" shape, and this state continues for a predetermined time (for example, 6 seconds), or a predetermined number of balls (for example, 10) are hit into the variable winning device 5. This continues until 10 lamps on the prize winning number display section 515 are lit, and then the original state is restored. In this way, the open state is repeated a predetermined number of times (for example, up to 10 times) when certain conditions described below are met. The number of prize balls that are ejected per winning in this "jackpot" is the same as during normal gaming, and each time the prize balls are ejected, the number of prize balls display 22b for normal ejection lights up, indicating the normal number (for example, 13 balls). ), the prize balls are ejected.
There is a difference between a case where a batted ball wins a prize in the second starting winning device 8 and the variable display device 4 is activated, and a case where a batted ball wins a prize in the second starting winning device 8 and the variable display device 4 is activated.

That is, when a batted ball enters the first starting winning device 6 and the variable display device 4 is activated, the “offer” is generated and displayed, for example, as a result of the operation of the variable display portions A, B, and C. The numbers are displayed in a row (for example, rl, 1.IJ)
, r2, 2, 2J, etc.), it is made to occur regardless of the color.

On the other hand, when a batted ball enters the second starting winning device 8 and the variable display device 4 is activated, the “offer” is displayed as a result of the operation of the variable display portions A, B, and C, for example. Number display section A.

This is made to occur when the number displays in B are on the same page and only the number display in number display section C is different (for example, rl, 1.XJ, "2°2, ×", etc.). At this time, since the colors are always the same and it is not possible to distinguish between a ``big hit'' and a 1' medium hit based on one color, they are distinguished by numerical display.

This "offer" gives the possibility of winning more prize balls than in the case of the "jackpot" and more than in the normal game, and in this embodiment, the opening/closing H% of the variable winning device 5
Only guide member 513 is opened, and left and right guide members 514, 514 remain closed. Either this state continues for a shorter time (for example, 15 seconds) than when it is a "jackpot", or the number of balls hit into the variable winning device 5 is smaller than when it is a "jackpot" (for example, 5 balls), and the number of winnings is displayed. The operation continues until the same number of lamps (for example, 7) are lit in the section 515, and then the original state is returned to 1. When such an opening operation satisfies certain conditions described later, a "jackpot" is achieved. It is repeated a smaller number of times (for example, up to 5 times) than when .

The number of prize balls awarded for winning in the variable winning device 5 during this "Mid-Yoshi hit" is smaller than that for "Jackpot", for example, 7 small balls are emitted per winning, and when it is ejected, a small number of balls are awarded for winning. The number of pitches display 22a lights up. However, even at this "Nakayoshi" time, the parts 6 and 8 other than the variable winning device
, 9, 12, 413, etc., the number of prize balls awarded is, for example, 13, which is the same as in a normal game or a "jackpot". During this normal ejection, the prize ball number display 22b for normal ejection is lit.

When a specific gaming state such as the above-mentioned "jackpot" or "pass offer" occurs, the lamps in the right generation display sections 411i and 411m provided around the variable display device 4 will simultaneously change to a blinking state, and The lamps, etc. in the side lamp device 90, 90 for displaying a specific game are blinked.

By the way, in the case of the above-mentioned "jackpot", the guide member 514
, 514 are opened in an inverted "C" shape, which increases the probability of the ball hitting the winning hole of the variable winning device 5.
4a and 514a, the batted ball flowing down there is guided in the 6-degree direction of the starting winning device 6, 6.
It becomes easier to win a prize, and the chance of operating the variable display parts A, B, and C of the variable display device 4 increases accordingly, and a new "big hit pp, xi middle offer" becomes easier to occur. In addition, the probability of winning a prize in the starting winning device 6, 6 can also be changed by adjusting the obstacle nail 71 on the starting winning device W6, 6.

In addition, if the combination of numbers displayed in number display sections A, B, and C is anything other than the above-mentioned jackpot or "mid-way hit," it will be a "miss" and the normal game will continue. .

Next, the variable display R4° variable winning device W5, start winning device 6, and specific game display device 9o of the pachinko game machine will be explained following j@.

First, the variable display device 4 is constructed as follows, as shown in FIGS. 3 to 5.

That is, the variable display device 4 includes a component base frame 41 that is attached to the front surface of the opening of the game board 1 in a protruding state, and a lamp board 4 that is attached to the back surface of the component base frame 41.
2, and is attached to the back side of the lamp board 42 in a slightly lying state (FIG. 5) so that it can be seen from the front side of the game m1 through the center openings 411, 421 of the base frame 41 and the lamp board 42. The variable display 43 and the wiring board mounted from the back side of the variable display 43 to the back side of the lamp board 42 are mounted on a frame 44;
Each of the components 41 to 45 will be described in more detail.

The constituent base frame 41 is silver-plated almost entirely, and is provided with a flange-like mounting plate portion 412 approximately in the middle in the thickness direction from front to back along the outer periphery.

The plate part 412 formed at the center of the upper part of the game area 2 of the game board 1 is attached to the front side of the peripheral edge of the opening with screws or the like, so that the base frame 41
is installed with the front side protruding into the gaming area 2.

The opening 411 is located at the center of the base frame 41, the Tenjin prize opening 12 as a general prize opening is located at the upper center end, and the pocket-type general prize opening 413 is located at both left and right ends.
, 413 are provided, respectively. A display frame 416 having green semi-transparent first to third operation display sections 416a to 416c is installed above the opening 411. 416
As shown in FIG. 3, C projects toward the front side of the component base frame 41. Further, on the lower front side of the opening 411, there are fourth to sixth operation indicators 417a to 417 that are red and semi-transparent.
c are attached at regular intervals (Figures 3 and 4).

Openings 411d for inserting lamps are provided on the back surfaces of the first to third operation indicators 416a to 416c and the fourth to sixth operation indicators 417a to 417c, respectively. And the fourth to sixth operation indicators 41 on the lower stage side
Between 7a, 417b, and 417a, semi-transparent specific winning memory display sections 411e to 411h are provided in two stages, upper and lower, respectively (Fig. 3), and an opening 411k for inserting a lamp is provided on the back of each of them. It is provided. In addition, the first to third operation display sections 416a, 416b, 41 on the upper stage side
A rights generation display window 4111 as a semi-transparent rights generation display section is provided between 6a (FIG. 3), and a lamp fitting opening 411j (FIG. 4) is formed on the back side of each.

In addition, in the front part of the entry prize opening 12, there is a prize guide gutter 12a.
is provided protrudingly, and this winning hole 12 and the entry winning hole 413, 41
On the back side of the game board 3, there are outflow channels 12b and 413a that guide the winning balls to the back side of the game board 1, respectively.

413a is provided protrudingly. Then, at the rear end of the outflow gutter 12b, a lamp board 710 to which lamps 711, 711 are attached, and a winning ball falling member 720 having a falling guide part 721 are sequentially screwed via the supports 12c, 12c, and the lamp board 710 The lamps 711, 711 are exposed in the through holes 12d, 12d of the component base frame 41.

Further, a decorative member 7 is provided on the front side of the central upper end of the base frame 41.
30 is attached to both left and right ends of the front side of the decorative member 730 and the lamps 711 and 7 of the lamp board 710.
A semi-transparent chain-shaped right generation indicator 7 covering the 11
40 is attached. This right generation indicator 740
Guide inclined portions 741, 741 are provided on both left and right sides of the upper end portion to guide the hit ball into the winning guide gutter 12a on the front side of the entry prize opening 12.

In addition, a specific game (''
A rights generation display section 414 is provided to display that a jackpot (JT, II middle offer) has occurred (FIG. 3).These rights generation display sections 414 are provided by bulging the component base frame 41 backwards. Front side opening 414 of box-shaped part 414a
A semi-transparent display board 41 is attached to b via a support 414d.
4c is attached. Those box-shaped parts 41
A lamp insertion opening 414e is provided on the back side of 4a.

Further, around the front side of the component base frame 41, a right generation display section 4 is partitioned into a concave shape by reflective ribs 411Q.
11m is provided. The reflective rib 411Q has a reflective surface with a reflection angle of 45° (including approximately 45°), as shown in a partially enlarged perspective view in FIG. 6 and a partially enlarged longitudinal sectional side view in FIG. Light from a lamp, which will be described later, which is exposed in the display section 411m is reflected straight ahead (including almost straight ahead) of the component base frame 41, thereby improving forward emission efficiency. . Each of these rights generation display parts 411m has an opening 411p for inserting a lamp.
is provided.

In addition, the entry prize opening 413° 413 on the front side of the component base frame 41
Directly below are semi-transparent rotating bodies 750 and 750, which are rotated by contact with a batted ball flowing down the game area 2 and indicate that a specific right has occurred, forming their axes 751 and 751, respectively. It is rotatably installed in the direction indicated by bearing struts 418, 418 protruding from the base frame 41.

A light entrance opening 411s is provided in a portion of the base frame 41 corresponding to the location where these rotating bodies 750, 750 are installed.

In addition, ball guide inclined portions 419, 419 are provided on both left and right sides of the lower central portion of the front side of the component base frame 41 in a protruding manner so as to be inclined toward each other as they move downward. The ball that has flown down onto these ball guide slopes 419, 419 is deflected by the ball guide slopes and flowed down to be collected near the center.

The opening 421 is provided in the center of the lamp board 42, and the winning opening 413 of the component base frame 41 is provided on both left and right sides.
, 413 Outflow gutter 413a on the back side.

U-shaped portions 421a, 421a are formed in contact with the rear end of 413a. Furthermore, lamp mounting plates 422 and 423 are attached to the back sides of the upper frame and lower frame portions of the lamp board 42. These lamp installation Fi422,
Three operation indicator lamps 422a and 423a are attached to the front side of 423, respectively. The operation display lamps 422a and 423a are connected to the first to third operation display sections 416a to 416c and the fourth to sixth operation display sections 416a to 416c through the openings of the lamp board 42 and the upper and lower openings 411d of the component base frame 41, respectively. operation indicators 417a to 417c.

In addition, the lamp is mounted on the front side from the left and right vertical frame portions of the lamp board 42 to the left and right horizontal frame portions using plates 424 and 425.
, 426 are attached.

These lamps are mounted on the front side of the plates 424, 425, 426, and on the front side of the upper lamp board 422, and between the three operation indicator lamps 4228, the right occurrence indicator lamps 424a, 425a, 426a, 422, respectively.
b is attached. These rights generation indicator lamp 4
24a, 425a, 426a, 422b are the constituent base frame 41
The right generation display section 411i (FIG. 3) and 4
The lighting light is irradiated onto the front side of 11rn (FIG. 3).

These indicator lamps 424a, 425a, 426a, 42
2b is lit within the rights generation display portions 411i and 411m, thereby making the boundary between the gaming area 2 and the variable display device 4 clear and enhancing the decorative effect.

In addition, between the three operation indicator lamps 4238 on the front side of the plate 423, the lamps on the lower stage side are installed, and a specific winning memory display lamp 423b consisting of two LEDs in upper and lower stages respectively.
(green) and 423m (red) are installed.

These specific winning memory display lamps 423b and 423m are attached to the opening 421b of the base plate 42 and the component base frame 4.
1 through the opening 411k of the specific winning memory display window 4.
11e to 411h.

By the way, the specific winning memory display lamps 423b, 42
Non-conductive spacers 423d are slidably fitted to the lead terminals 432c of the lead terminals 3b, respectively, as shown expanded in FIG. As shown in exploded view in FIG. 8, the spacer 423d is formed into an elliptical columnar shape having a pair of insertion holes 423e along its length. Then, with the pair of lead terminals 423c inserted into the pair of insertion holes 423e of the spacer 423d, the rear ends of the terminals 423c are connected to the lamp mounting plate 42.
It is attached to 3. And the lamp installation is 423
However, the lamp is installed on the back side of the board 42 using the pillars 421c and 4.
The lamp mount is attached to the back side of the board 42 via 21c. In this way, the specific winning memory display lamp 42
By fitting the spacer 423d to the lead terminal 423c of the lead terminal 3b, deformation and short circuit of the lead terminal 423c are prevented.

Further, lamp mounting plates 427 and 428 are installed on the back side of both left and right ends of the lamp board 42.

The lamps are installed on the front side of the plates 427, 428, and the lamps 427a, 427b, 428a, 42 for indicating the generation of rights are installed.
8b are attached to each.

Of these, the lamps 427a and 428a are mounted through an opening in the substrate 42 (not shown) and an opening 414a in the base frame 41, respectively.

It reaches the right generation display section 414, 414 via 414a. Furthermore, the lamps 427a and 428a extend immediately after the light entrance openings 411s and 411s of the base frame 41, respectively.

The variable display 43 is constructed as follows, as shown in detail in FIGS. 11 to 13.

That is, the variable display device 43 includes a variable display device main body 431 attached to the back side of the lamp board 42, a number plate 432 arranged on the front side thereof, and a number plate 432 held from the front side of the number plate 432. The variable display main body 43
1. A cover 433 is attached to the front side of 1.

The variable display main body 431 is attached to the pump board 42 by a wiring board 431b having a portion 431a and a display frame 431 fixed to the front side of the wiring board 431b.
It is equipped with c. And "8" is displayed in the display frame 431c.
7-segment type through holes 431d to 4 arranged in a square shape
31 j There are three rows of cars arranged horizontally. The wiring board 43 in these segment type through holes 431d to 431j
On the front side of 1d, a plurality of light emitting diodes 431k (green) and 43IQ (red) are arranged as indicator lamps of two types that alternately emit light of different colors (for example, green and red). , as described later, the variable display 43
During operation (when the display changes), 43112 is alternately flashed on the light emitting diode 431 in accordance with the display changes on the display sections A, B, and C. Display section A, B, C
The 0 display frame 43 may have two or more types of emitted light colors.
Attachment steps 431m are formed in the upper and lower parts of 1c, respectively.

Further, the number plate 423 has seven segment type transparent parts 432d to 432j arranged in a figure "8" shape on a non-transparent fabric.
are arranged horizontally for three numbers. This number plate 42
3 is placed in contact with the front surface of the display frame 431c, each of the transparent parts 432d to 432j is connected to each of the transparent holes 431d to 431c.
31j, respectively.

Further, the cover 433 is made of an elastically deformable translucent material in a U-shape, and the variable display main body 431 is attached to the inside of the upper and lower pieces of the cover 433 in an engagement manner that can engage with the stepped portions 431m, 431m. Protrusions 433a, . . . are formed, and the inner tips of the upper and lower pieces are chamfered. And the number plate 4
32 is placed in contact with the front side of the variable display main body 431 and holds the number plate 432 from the front side,
The cover 433 is attached to the front side of the variable display main body 431, and in the attached state, the cover 433
3, the engaging protrusions 433a, . . . are the variable display main body 43
1 is engaged with the stepped portions 431m, 431m, so that the cover 433 does not fall off from the variable display main body 431. As for how to attach the cover 433 to the variable display main body 431, since the upper and lower pieces of the cover A-433 can be elastically deformed, the cover 433 can be forcefully fitted by pressing the cover 433 from the front of the variable display main body 431. In addition, the engagement protrusions 433a, . You can also install it by sliding it from the

The variable display device 43 configured in this way is connected to the lamp board 4
The variable display device 43 is attached to the back side of the lamp board 42 by screwing the portion 431a to the support columns 421c and 421d that protrude from the back side of the lamp board 42. In this embodiment, in particular, the upper mounting column 421c is longer than the lower mounting column 421d, so that the variable display 43 is slightly tilted with respect to the lamp board 42 and laid backward. As a result, the numerical display sections A, B, and C of the variable display 43 are easily visible to the player.

For mounting the wiring board, the frame 44 is made in a house shape, and the variable display 43 is mounted from the rear side of the lamp board 442 to the back side of the lamp board 442 through a support 421e.

In this wiring board attachment, the wiring board 45 is attached to a support 44a that protrudes from the back side of the frame 44.

The lamps 422a, 422b, 423a, 423 are connected to the back side of the wiring board 45 via lead wires (not shown).
b, 424a, 425a, 426a, 427a, 427
b, 428a, 428b.

A connector 45a and the like for distributing power to the light emitting diode 431 and the like are arranged.

By doing so, the wiring process is simplified.

By the way, when a batted ball flowing down from above the variable display N4 configured as described above hits the batted ball guide slope 419° 419 at the lower front side of the batted ball as shown in FIG. Since the balls are bounced by the portions 419 and 419 and collected near the center, if the winning hole 11 is installed at the position where the balls are collected as shown in the figure, it becomes easier for the batted ball to enter the winning hole 11. Further, fourth to sixth operation indicators 417a at the lower front side of the variable display device 4,
417b and 417c protrude forward as smooth curved surfaces as shown in the same figure, so the ball that hits them will be bounced away from the board surface, the velocity of the ball will be reduced, and the direction of the ball will be random. .

Next, based on FIGS. 15 to 20, the above variable prize bag W
5 will be explained.

As shown in FIGS. 15 and 16, the variable prize winning device 5 includes a base frame 510A attached to the opening of the board surface of the game board 1, and a rear base frame 530 installed on the back side of the base frame 510A. and a drive board 5 installed on the back side.
40.

A relatively large rectangular winning opening 511 is provided in the base frame 510A, and an opening/closing door 513 is installed in the winning opening 511, and a pair of guide members 5 are provided on both left and right sides of the winning opening 511.
14,514 are attached. In addition, the constituent base frame 5
A plurality of winning number indicators 515 made of LEDs are installed on both left and right sides of the lower half of the front side of 10A, and
A transparent window 523 is provided below. In addition, a continuous winning detector 550 (the first
(Fig. 9) is installed.

More specifically, as shown in FIG. 15, the opening/closing door 513 includes two sector-shaped weight pieces 513c, 513c protruding from the front side thereof, and an engagement piece 513B (FIG. 19) on the back side of the lower end thereof. It is equipped with And the 16th
As shown in the figure, the winning opening 511 is located on both the left and right sides of the lower end.
In a state where it is rotatably supported by support shafts 513A, 513A on both left and right sides of the lower part, its free end side stands up as shown by the chain line in FIG. It is designed so that it can be rotated so as to fall either towards the end or toward you, and even change to a state where it faces diagonally upward.

As shown in FIG. 19, on the rear side of the opening/closing door 513, an operating lever 533 has its base connected to a bearing portion 536 integrally provided with the component base frame 510A via a support shaft 533A.
It is rotatably supported. The tip of the operating lever 533 is placed in contact with the engaging piece 513B on the back side of the lower end of the opening/closing door 513.

Further, on the back side of the game board 1, as shown in FIG. 19, a solenoid 544 that moves the opening/closing door 513 is installed, and the solenoid 544 has an operating rod 544a that protrudes downward.
It is equipped with A coil spring 544b for returning the operating rod 544a to the lowered state is attached to the operating rod 544a, and the lower end of the operating rod 544a is placed in contact with the upper surface of the operating lever 533.

In addition, the guide members 514, 514 have their lower ends fixed to rotating shafts 524, 524 (FIG. 16), respectively, and the guide members 514, 514 can be rotated from their free end side to the upright and closed state shown in FIG. It can be rotated freely to the extent that it is in the open state (Fig. 2). These guide members 514
, 514 are formed with inclined guide portions 514A, 514A which are cut so that the opposing sides thereof are shortened, respectively.

Solenoids 542, 542 (IK15, FIG. 16) serving as driving means for moving these guide members 514, 514 are attached to the drive board 540 (IK15, FIG. 16).

Each of the solenoids 542, 542 is provided with an operating rod 542A, 542A that protrudes downward.
Coil spring 542B that returns to the lowered state
, 542B (Fig. 17) and an actuating member 543.543 having a horizontally elongated hole 543A at the upper end (Fig. 15, Fig. 16).
is installed.

On the other hand, the rotation shafts 524, 524 to which the guide members 514, 514 are attached protrude rearward of the constituent base frame 510A (Fig. 16), and an operating arm 526 is attached to their rear ends.
, 526 are fixed. Those operating arms 5
26, 526 has an operating pin 527A at the rear of the tip.
, 527A are fixed, and the actuation pins 527A, 52
7A is the operating rod 54 of the solenoids 542, 542.
Actuation member 543°54 attached to 2A, 542A
3 are inserted into horizontally elongated holes 543A, 543A at the upper end.

With the above configuration, the opening/closing door 513 and the guide members 514, 514 are operated as follows by the solenoids 544, 542, 542 as driving means.

That is, during normal gaming, the solenoid 544 and the solenoids 542, 542 are in a demagnetized state, and their operating rods 544A, 542A, 542A are operated by their own weight and the coil springs 544B, 542B, 542B.
(FIG. 17), the lowering is returned. The operating lever 5 is moved by the lowered and returned one operating rod 544A.
33, the opening/closing door 513 is rotated in a direction to raise its free end side, and as shown by the chain line in FIG. 19, the prize opening 511 of the base frame 510A is returned to the closed state. In addition, the other operating rod 542 that has been returned to the lower position
A, actuating member 543,5 attached to 542A
43, the operating arms 526, 526 are rotated in the downward direction from the inside via the operating pins 527A, 527A. The guide members 514, 514 on both sides have been returned to a state in which their free ends are raised (approximately vertically upward).

In this state, if a "jackpot" occurs as described above, the solenoids 544, 542, and 542 are turned on and excited. Then, the operating rod 544A of one solenoid 544 is activated by the coil spring 544B (19th
(Fig.) is raised against the Due to this rise, the operating lever 53
3, the restriction on rotation in the direction in which the tip side rises is released. As a result, the opening/closing door 513 is rotated and opened in such a direction that its upper end side falls forward due to the weight of the weight pieces 513c, 513c protruding from the front side thereof, as shown by the solid line in FIG. 19. One end of the weight pieces 513c, 513c stops at a position where they are in contact with the front surface of the component base frame 510A. When stopped, the opening/closing door 513 is maintained with its upper end facing slightly upward. At the same time, the operating rod 542A.

542A is the coil spring 542B, 542B (first
Figure 7). Actuation member 54 attached to its raised actuation rod 542A, 542A
3,543 rotates the operating arm 526° 526 in the upward direction from the inside via the 1 operating pin 527A, 527A, and the rotating shafts 524, 524 rotated by the operating arms 526, 526 The free end side rotates outward to open in an inverted "C" shape, and when it opens, the ball is guided by these guide members 514, 514, and it not only becomes easier to win into the winning hole 511. , the ball that reaches the inclined guide portions 514A, 514A at the tips thereof is easily guided into the starting winning device 6.6.

On the other hand, if "Nakayoshi" occurs, the solenoid 54
By energizing only 4, the opening/closing door 513 is opened as described above.
is rotated, the prize opening 511 is opened, and the solenoid 5
42,542 are not energized and the guide members 514,514 remain closed. Therefore, in the case of this "mid-win", the probability of winning a prize in the prize opening 51 or in the starting prize devices 6, 6 is lower than in the case of a "jackpot", and the profit given to the player is small.

In addition, on the front side of the rear base frame 530, a plurality of right occurrence display lamps 53 are provided that flash when a ``big win'' or ``nakayoshi'' occurs.
8 and one continuation condition fulfillment indicator lamp 538a that lights up when the continuation condition is met, and its blinking display can be seen by the player through the transparent window 523 of the component base frame 510A. .

Furthermore, at the bottom of the back side of the base frame 510A, there is a prize opening 51.
A mounting frame 560 (FIG. 20) is attached to collect the batted balls that have flowed into the ball and guide them toward a collecting gutter (not shown). A winning number detector 562 is installed via 563. Then, it flows into the prize opening 511 and the collective flow path 561
The ball that reached the detection hole 5 at the tip of the winning number detector 562
By passing through 62A, the number of winnings entered into the winning opening 511 is detected. The number of winnings detected by the number of winnings detector 562 is represented by the number of winnings displayed on the number of winnings display 515.

FIG. 21 shows the side lamp device 90 for displaying the specific game.
．． 90, the one on the left is shown.

The side lamp device 90 is composed of a side lamp device main body 91 that is attached to a side opening (not shown) of the game area 2 of the game board 1, and a semi-transparent cover 92 that is attached to the main body 91.

A part of the center of the side lamp device main body 91 is a bulged portion 91a that bulges toward the back side.
An indicator lamp 93 is installed in a. Further, screw holes 91c, 91c are provided at both ends of the main body 91, and a rectangular engagement hole 91. d and 91d are provided, and circular engagement holes 91e and 91e are further provided at the inner position.

On the other hand, the cover 92 is made in the shape of a concave container to cover the front side of the main body 91, and the engagement hole 91d of the main body 91 is provided in the twill portion facing the main body 91.

Engagement pieces 92a, 92a (one not shown in the drawing) that engage with the body 91d are provided, and cylindrical engagement protrusions 92b, 9 that fit into the engagement holes 91e, 91e of the main body 91 are provided.
2b is provided. The engaging pieces 92a, 92a are formed into an L-shape with a tip bent outward at a substantially right angle.

An engagement piece 92 is provided on the edge portion of the cover 92 where the cover 92a is formed.
Cuts 92c, 9 that facilitate elastic deformation of a, 92a
2c is formed to match the width of the engaging pieces 92a, 92a. When attaching the cover 92 to the main body 91, the engagement piece 92a is elastically deformed inward, and then the engagement hole 92a is
1d to release the elastic deformation of the rear engaging piece 92a, so that the L-shaped bent portion of the engaging piece 92a is hooked into the engaging hole 91d.

As shown in FIG. 22, the bent portion of the engaging piece 92a protrudes toward the back side of the main body 91 at the portion where the bent portion of the engaging piece 92a on the back side of the engaging hole 91d and 91d portion of the main body 91 is caught. A relief portion 91f is formed to prevent this from occurring.

A side lamp device 90.90, in which a cover 92 is attached to the main body 91 configured as described above, has a bulging portion 91a in a side opening (not shown) of the game area 2 of the game board 1.
It is attached in close contact with the board surface of the game board 1 in a state where it is inserted.

FIG. 23 shows an exploded perspective view of the starting winning device 6.

As shown in the same figure, the starting prize winning device 6 is configured in a pocket shape from a support frame 62 attached to a board opening (not shown) of the game board 1 and an inflow frame 63 attached to the front side of the support frame 62. The tip of the specific prize winning detector 61 is exposed therein.

That is, the support frame 62 is made of an elastically deformable semi-transparent material and has a substantially U-shape as a whole, and is mounted in close contact with the front side of the board opening (not shown) of the game board 1. A piece 62a is provided, and the mounting includes a U in the center of the piece 62a.
A letter-shaped inflow portion 62b is provided. The inflow portion 62b
Guide pieces 62c, 62c are provided on the left and right parts of the upper part, respectively, to protrude forward, and support pieces 62d, 62d for supporting the specific winning detector 61 are integrally provided on both sides of the back slightly below the guiding pieces 62c, 62c. There is. These support pieces 62d, 62d
protrudes slightly inwardly (in a direction toward each other) from the U-shaped inflow portion 62b, and locking portions 62e, 62e bent forward are provided at their lower end positions. In addition, guide piece 6
Engagement holes 62f, 62f are formed below the support pieces 2c, 62c and on the outside of the support pieces 62d, 62d.

On the other hand, the inflow frame 63 is formed into a frame shape with an open top and rear part, and engagement pieces 63a, 63a are provided at the upper ends of both left and right sides of the inflow frame 63, respectively, and project rearward.
Engagement holes 62f, 6 of the support frame 62 are provided at the tips of the holes 62f, 63a.
Hook-shaped portions 62c, 62c are provided that engage with the edges of 2f. Furthermore, a locking protrusion 63b is provided protruding from the back side of the front plate portion of the inflow frame 63.

Further, the specific winning detector 61 includes a winning ball detecting section 61a at its tip, and the winning ball detecting section 61a is formed with a winning ball passing hole 61b penetrating in the vertical direction, and a winning ball passing hole 61b is formed inside the winning ball detecting section 61a. (not shown) is freely deformable. Slide grooves 61c, 61c are formed in the vertical direction on both left and right sides of the rear portion of the award detection section 61a, respectively.

When assembling the starting winning device 6 configured as described above, first, the inflow frame 63 is opposed to the support frame 62 as shown in FIG. The upper end surfaces of 63a are brought into close contact so that they are in sliding contact.

Then, the hook-shaped parts 63c, 6 at the tips of the engagement pieces 63a, 63a
The tip inclined surface portions 63d, 63d of the support frame 62 touch the edges of the engagement holes 62f, 62f, and the engagement pieces 63a, 63
While a is elastically deformed inward, the hook-shaped portions 63c, 63c slip inside the engaging pieces 62f, 62f, and when the attachment reaches the back side of the piece 62a, the engaging pieces 63a, 63a elastically return in the direction of opening to both sides. Then, the hook-shaped parts 63c and 63c are connected to the engagement piece 62f.
.

It gets caught on the back edge of 62f. Thereby, the support frame 6
The inflow frame 63 is now attached to 2.

After the inflow frame 63 is attached to the support frame 62 in this way, the winning ball detection part 61a of the specific winning a prize detector 61 is moved upward so that it reaches into the upper end opening defined by the support frame 62 and the inflow frame 63. When inserted from the beginning, the slide grooves 61c, 61c
is guided by the support pieces 62d, 62d while the winning detection unit 6
1a is completely inserted into the upper end opening, and when the insertion is finished, the winning detection part 61a connects the locking protrusion 63b of the inflow frame 63, the support frame 62d, the locking part 62e of the lower end of 62d,
62c, and the locking protrusion 63b and the locking portion 62e,
62e restricts vertical movement of the prize winning detection section 61a.

The specific winning detector 61 is attached to the starting winning device 6 by fitting the winning detecting section 61a into the upper end opening defined by the support frame 62 and the inflow frame 63 in this manner.

Furthermore, a rights occurrence display lamp 65 for displaying a specific game state is installed at the lower part of the back side of the support frame 62.

That is, the rights occurrence indicator lamp 65 is attached to a lamp board 66, and the lamp board 66 is attached to the support plate 62 together with a holding plate 67, and the support column 62g is attached to the back side of the support frame 62.

It is screwed to 62g. In this state, the tip of the right generation indicator lamp 65 is connected to the U-shaped inlet portion 62b.
It is located immediately after.

The batted ball that has flowed into the starting prize winning device 6 assembled in this manner can pass under the right generation indicator lamp 65 and flow out to the back side of the U-shaped inlet portion 62b.

FIG. 24 shows the back side of the game board 1, and these back sides are covered with a collection gutter 71.

The collection gutter 71 collects winning balls by flowing them down along the back surface of the game board 1, and has a width of at least one ball from the back surface of the game board 1, and has side walls at both left and right ends, and a bottom wall. A downstream gutter 71a is formed which is gently sloped from one side (right) to the other side (left). A winning ball processing device 78 (FIG. 25), which will be described later, is swingably installed at the end of the downflow gutter 71a, and separates the winning balls that have entered the downflow gutter 71a one by one. In this embodiment, an example is shown in which the downflow gutter 71a is integrally formed on the lower side of the collection gutter 71, but the present invention is not limited to this. It may also be formed on the mechanism panel 80.

In the figure, portions indicated by IA to IL are through holes formed to penetrate the game board 1. Among these, the through hole IA provided in the upper center is a mounting hole provided for attaching the variable display device 4, and the through hole IB provided in the center is a hole provided for attaching the variable prize winning device 5. It is a through hole.

In addition, the through holes IC and LD connect the starting prize devices 6 and 6 to the IE
, IF is a through hole provided for installing the pocket-type general prize winning slots 9, 9, and IG is a through hole provided for installing the starting port 8, respectively. In addition, the through hole IH has the prize ball number display 22a, 22b,
II is a through hole provided for installing the completion indicator 23, and IJ and IK are side lamp devices 90 and 90, respectively.

Further, the through hole 1L is a ball outlet that constitutes the out ball collection port 10.

Then, on the back side of the game board 1, there is a winning ball that guides winning balls that have flowed out from the Tenjin prize opening 12 of the variable display device 4 to the back side of the through hole IA via the downflow guide part 721 to the side of the collecting gutter 71. A guide gutter 141a, a winning ball guided by the guide gutter 141a, and one general winning port 413 of the variable display device 4.
Winning ball guide troughs 141b and 141c guide the winning balls that have reached the back side of the through hole IA from the other general winning opening 413 of the variable display device 4 to the downflow gutter 71a, and the winning balls that have reached the back side of the through hole IA from the other general winning port 413 of the variable display device 4. Winning ball guiding troughs 141d and 141e for guiding the balls onto the downflow trough 71a are installed, respectively.

Winning balls guided onto the downflow gutter 71a by these winning ball guiding gutter 141a to 141e, starting winning device 6, 6.8
And through holes IC, LD and I from the general prize opening 413
Winning balls guided directly onto the downflow gutter 71a via G, IE, and IF, and guided from the winning opening 511 of the variable winning device 5 to the back side of the through hole IB by the collective channel frame 560 onto the downflow gutter 71a. The winning balls that have arrived flow down on the downflow gutter 71a and are guided to the winning ball processing device 78.

In addition, a detection switch SW3 as a specific winning detector 8a installed in the starting winning device 8 is installed in the through hole IG.
A detection switch SW as a specific winning detector 61, 61 installed in the starting winning device 6, 6 is installed in the through hole IC, LD.
A detection switch SW4 as a continuous winning detector 550 installed in the winning opening 511 of the variable winning device 5 is installed in the through hole IB, and a collective flow of the variable winning device 5 is installed diagonally below the through hole IB. Detection switch SW as a winning number detector 562 installed in the collecting flow path 561 of the path frame 560
5 are arranged respectively.

FIG. 25 shows an example of the structure of the back mechanism attached to the back of the back mechanism panel 80.

This back mechanism constitutes a prize ball discharge processing mechanism, and on the upper part of the back of the back mechanism board 80, spare balls (prize balls before being paid out) are stored.
A storage tank 72 for storing water is installed, and a guide gutter 73 is installed so as to face the opening at the lower end of this storage tank 72. A ball replenishment foot lever 74 is installed at the starting end of the guide gutter 73 so as to be rotatable about a pin 74a, and when the storage tank 72 becomes empty, the foot lever 74 rises to prevent a ball shortage. The detector 34 detects the ball, and requests ball replenishment to a central control room (not shown).

The guide gutter 73 makes a U-turn while gently sloping downward, and the ball sheath case 77 constituting the prize ball ejecting device swings about the rotation shaft 77a in a continuous manner at the downstream end thereof. It is arranged so that it can be moved.

A ball extraction device 75 is provided at the U-turn portion of the guide gutter 73, and when the ball ejecting device 75 is operated, the spare balls in the storage tank 72 are extracted from the middle of the guide gutter 73. It is designed to be drawn out through a gutter 76 to the outside.

Further, on the starting end side of the lower guiding gutter 73, a treadle lever 110 for stopping prize ball processing is provided, and a weight 112 on the other end side applies a return force in the direction in which the tip side rises with the pin 111 as the axis. It is installed so that it can rotate freely. One end of a connecting rod 113 is connected to the lower end of this step lever 110.

The connecting rod 113 is slidably installed along the lower side of the lower guide gutter 73, and has a locking claw 114 at the other end.
The tips of the two are connected. The locking claw 114 is a pin 115
It is installed so as to be rotatable about the axis and is in a position where it can engage with the engagement piece 77S provided on the spherical sheath case 77.

When the supply of spare balls into the guide gutter 73 is sufficient, the weight of the spare balls lowers the tip side of the tread lever 110, and the locking pawl 114 engages the ball sheath via the connecting rod 113. It is rotated to an angular position where it cannot engage with the engagement piece 77S of the case 77, and the ball sheath case 77 can eject the prize ball.

However, when the supply of spare balls into the guide gutter 73 becomes insufficient, the tip side of the treadle lever 110
Accordingly, the locking lever 114 rotates to a position where it can engage with the engagement piece 77S of the binding case 77 via the connecting rod 113, and the binding case 77 It is designed to prevent the prize ball ejection processing operation.

On the other hand, a winning ball processing device 78, which is swingably disposed at the downstream end of the downflow gutter 71a, allows the winning balls to flow into the downflow gutter 7.
When the ball 1a flows down and enters the ball, it rotates one step (predetermined angle) clockwise and temporarily stops while holding the winning ball.

Due to the rotation of the winning ball processing device 78, the switch sensor 5
WA (described later in FIG. 28) is turned on and the prize ball ejection motor 82 is driven, and the motor 82 drives the crank cam 130 and the continuous chunk cam 140 that constitute the drive control mechanism. Then, the binding case 77 is tilted by the crank cam 130 via the operating lever 210, the connecting rod 81, and the link mechanism 84 having the pin 84a as its axis, and the prize ball ejection process is performed. At the same time, the winning ball processing device 78 is rotated to two stages (further rotated) by the continuous cam 140, and the winning balls held therein are transferred to the downstream side installed below the downflow gutter 71a. Downstream gutter 71b
release it upwards. The released winning balls further flow down through a winning ball outlet gutter 79 and are collected.

As described above, the prize balls ejected from the case 77 by tilting the binding case 77 are sent to the prize ball outlet gutter 83 on the cushion lever 86 that absorbs the shock of falling and on the downstream side thereof. It is discharged through the outlet 84 to a supply tray (not shown) on the front of the gaming machine. When the supply tray is full, it flows out through the overflow gutter 85 to a lower tray (not shown).

At the time when the mating case 77 is tilted and the prize balls are ejected as described above, the prize ball processing device 78 which is in the tilted state is
is rotated back to its original state by the connecting cam 140 via the connecting lever 230, and then the engagement case 77, which was in the tilted state as described above, is returned to its original state by the crank cam 130 via the connecting rod 81. It is rotated back to .

FIG. 26 shows the details of the prize ball ejecting device mainly consisting of the above-mentioned binding case 77.

Back mechanism board 80 (Fig. 25) joined to the back side of game board 1
A holder 41 constituting the first prize pitch number setting means 40 is fixed to the upper part of the ball. A plurality of slits 41a are formed substantially vertically on the lower surface of the holder 41, and a pair of regulating pieces 43a and 43b are inserted into any two of these slits 41a, and can be attached and detached using screws 42. is attached to. One of the regulating pieces 43a and 43b (43a in the figure) is 2 in line with the guide gutter 73.
The claw protrudes into the inner storage part of the binding case 77 which is formed to have a storage part for the strip.

The other regulating piece 43b is formed to have a claw that projects into the storage section outside the binding case 77.

As a result, by selecting the slit 41a into which the pair of regulating pieces 43a, 43b are inserted, the number of balls flowing into the storage section of the single-matching case 77, that is, the number of prize balls discharged at one time, can be controlled, for example, to 13. It can be changed within a range of ~15.

Note that reference numeral 77a indicates a rotation axis of the tie case 77, and reference numeral 77b indicates a weight storage portion into which a weight for balancing the tie case 77 is inserted.

Further, a blocking piece 77C is provided at the tip of the binding case 77 to prevent the subsequent spare balls in the guide gutter 73 from flowing out when the case 77 is tilted for ejection and the tip is raised. It is being

Furthermore, in the binding case 77 of this embodiment, a shaft 77e is attached to the upper end of the support piece 77d fixed to both side walls of the tip.
The flow prevention lever 93 is rotatably attached, and a notch 77g is formed in the center of the separation wall 77f of the binding case 77, in which a locking claw 93a at the tip of the flow prevention lever 93 can be engaged. There is. In other words, the flow prevention lever 93 is disposed across two storage sections in the spherical sheath case 77, and when the locking claw 93a at the tip is rotated downward so as to fit into the notch 77g. When the binding case 77 is tilted, the prize balls in the two storage sections on the upstream side are simultaneously prevented from flowing down, and only, for example, seven prize balls on the downstream side are discharged. Note that the flow prevention lever 93 is always urged in a direction in which its distal end side is raised by a torsion spring 93c fitted to the shaft 77e.

Further, a pin 96a is provided above the flow prevention lever 93.
A rotary lever 91 is rotatably attached to a pillar 96 that is integral with the back mechanism frame 80, and a limit solenoid 92 that is a driving source thereof is provided, and these are mutually connected to each other by an operating lever 94 and a pin 94a. , 94b, and are rotatably connected. On the other hand, an arcuate projection 93b is formed on the upper surface of the flow prevention lever 93.

When the limit solenoid 92 is in a demagnetized state, the plunger 92a is extended by the spring 92b, and the rotary lever 91 is rotated in a direction in which its tip end is lowered via the operating lever 94, and the protrusion 93b is pressed by the tip end. The locking claw 93a of the flow prevention lever 93 is inserted into the notch 77.
g, and only the prize balls on the downstream side in the ball sheath case 77 can flow out.

When the limit solenoid 92 is energized, the plunger 9
2a is retracted, the rotary lever 91 is rotated via the operating lever 94 in a direction in which its tip side is raised, and accordingly,
The falling prevention lever 93 is rotated in a direction in which its distal end side is raised by the return force of the torsion spring 93c, and the locking claw 9
3a comes out of the notch 77g, and all the prize balls in the spherical sheath case 77 can flow out.

As shown in FIG. 27, the spherical sheath case 77 has the link 84 connected to a pin 98 fixed on one side of the downstream side, and the crank cam 130 as described above.
The downstream side is tilted in a downward direction via the operating lever 210, the connecting rod 81, and the link mechanism 84 having the pin 84a as its axis, and the prize ball is ejected.

In FIG. 28, of the above-mentioned back mechanism attached to the back mechanism panel 80, a winning processing device 78, a winning ball outlet gutter 79, a drive control mechanism 200, a motor 82 for operating the drive control mechanism 200, etc. are installed. The back cover 113 and other parts are shown in detail as an exploded perspective view.

In the figure, the operating lever 210 is rotatably installed at one corner of the lower back side of the back mechanism panel 80 via a support shaft 211. A connecting rod 81 for tilting and returning the spherical sheath case 77 is rotatably attached to the outer end of the operating lever 210 via a pin 212, and a motor 82 is connected to the operating lever 210 via a crank cam 130 to the inner intermediate portion.
An actuating pin 213 that obtains a rotational force is provided in a protruding manner.

Further, above the operating lever 210, the winning ball processing device 78 is swingably installed via a pin 78a. A concave hole 78c for separating winning balls (see FIG. 31(A)
-(C)) are provided, and a rotation range regulating piece 78b and a detection piece 78d are provided protruding from the other end side portion. These rotation range regulating piece 78b and detection piece 78d are connected to the back mechanism panel 8.
It protrudes to the back side through openings 112a and 112b formed at 0.0. Further, an operating pin 78e is protruded from the tip side of the winning ball processing device 78, and the operating pin 78e projects to the back side through an opening 112c formed in the back mechanism panel 80. When the winning ball processing device 78 rotates, the rotation range is regulated by the rotation range regulating piece 78b coming into contact with the upper and lower edges of the aperture 112a.

In addition, when the tip side of the winning ball processing device 78 has returned to the raised state, the detection piece 78d is connected to the switch sensor 22 installed below the opening 112b on the back side of the back mechanism panel 80.
1 (SWA) and the motor 82 is in a stopped state.

In addition, the back mechanism panel 8 located on the side of the winning ball processing device 78
A continuous channel lever 230 with the support shaft 231 as the axis center in the 0 part
is rotatably installed. This continuous lever 23
0 has an engagement hole 232 that meets the opening 112c.
is provided, and the operating pin 78e on the tip side of the winning ball processing device 78 is loosely fitted into the engagement hole 232. This continuous channel lever 230 has an engaging pin 2 protruding from some part thereof.
33 is engaged with the continuous cam 140 that is rotated by meshing with the crank cam 130, and is rotated as the continuous cam 140 rotates, and the tip side is lowered by the spring 234. It is given a rotational force in the direction of

On the other hand, the operating lever 210 and the continuous channel lever 23
The drive control mechanism 200 that rotates the crankshaft cam 200 is composed of the crank cam 130 and the continuous cam 140 that mesh with each other at a 1:1 (meshing ratio) between the gear parts 131 and 141.

The crank cam 130 and the continuous cam 140 each include cam portions 133, 142 on the front side, and detection pieces 134, 143 having fan-shaped detection portions 134a, 143a on the back side, respectively. The cam portion 133 of the crank cam 130 is engaged with the operating pin 213 of the operating lever 210, and the cam portion 142 of the linked cam 140 is engaged with the operating pin 233 of the linked lever 230. . Also, crank cam 1
The detection part 134a of the 30 detection pieces 134 is a switch sensor 223 (S W c ) installed near the outer periphery of the detection part 134a.
The detecting portion 143a of the detecting piece 143 of the continuous cam 140 is located immediately before facing into the U-shaped detecting portion 223a of the switch sensor 222 (SWa) installed near its outer periphery.
) faces into the U-shaped detection section 222a.

By the way, the crank cam portion 1 of the crank cam 130
33 and the continuous cam part 142 of the continuous cam 140
As shown in FIG. 29 as an explanatory view seen from the back side, it is constructed as follows.

First, the crank cam portion 133 is configured as a cam groove 135 surrounded by an inner cam protrusion 133a and an outer cam protrusion 133b, which are shown hatched in the figure.
is composed of temperature ranges (a) to (d).

The temperature region (A) is a groove surrounded by an inner cam projection 133a and an outer cam projection 133b, each of which has a circular arc shape and whose distance from the center increases rapidly in the clockwise direction. The operating pin 213 faces the starting point of this temperature range (a), that is, the operating lever 210 and the case 77 between the edges are in the third position.
The engine starts from the steady state shown in FIG. 213 is lowered. As the operating pin 213 moves downward, the first operating lever 210 is rotated clockwise, and the inter-edge case 77 is moved through the connecting rod 81 and the link 84 to the state shown in FIG. ) and starts the prize ball ejection process.

The temperature region (b) is a groove surrounded by an inner cam projection 133a and an outer cam projection 133b, each having a circular arc shape with a constant curvature and having the greatest distance from the center. This temperature range (
When (b) meets the actuating pin 213 of the actuating lever 210, the actuating lever 210 maintains the state shown in FIG.

The temperature region (C) is a groove surrounded by substantially linear inner cam projections 133a and outer cam projections 133b whose distances from the center rapidly decrease in the clockwise direction. When this temperature range (c) meets the actuation pin 213 of the actuation lever 21o, the actuation lever 210 is given a rotational force clockwise in the middle direction in FIG. 32 (B) by the weight of the connecting rod 81. As the crank cam 130 rotates counterclockwise, the actuating pin 213 is moved upward.

As the operating pin 213 moves upward, the operating lever 210 rotates counterclockwise, and the inter-edge case 77 is tilted to the state shown in FIG. 32(A) via the connecting rod 81 and link 84. As a result, the steady state is restored.

The temperature region (d) is a groove surrounded by an inner cam protrusion 133a and an outer cam protrusion 133b, each having a constant curvature and an arc shape, which are the closest to the center. When this temperature range (d) meets the actuation pin 213 of the actuation lever 210, the temperature area (d) has a constant curvature, so the actuation pin 213 does not displace the actuation lever 210, and the engagement case 77 also By maintaining the state shown in Fig. 32 (A), the mating case 77 is prepared for the next prize ball ejection operation.
This creates time for balls to be refilled.

On the other hand, the continuous cam portion 142 is configured as an outer circumferential cam 146 of a cam protrusion 145 shown hatched in the figure, and the outer circumferential cam 146 is constituted by surface areas (h) to (w).

The surface area (C) is a cam protrusion 1 having an arc shape with a constant curvature.
45 outer peripheral surface. When this surface area (J) meets the operating pin 233 of the continuous channel lever 230, the continuous channel lever 230 has returned to its normal position, and the winning ball processing device 78 has the operating pin 78e of the continuous channel lever 230. 230 has been rotated back to a position where it touches the upper end edge of the engagement hole 232. At this time, the bottom of the concave hole 78c (FIG. 31(A)) of the winning ball processing device 78 is connected to the downflow gutter 71a.
The position substantially coincides with the upper surface of the downflow gutter 71a, and the winning ball flowing down on the downflow gutter 71a can flow down into the concave hole 78c. At this time, the detection piece 78d at the end of the winning ball processing device 78
is the U-shaped detection part 22 of the switch sensor 221 (SWA).
It is in a state where it has entered 1a. In this state, the concave hole 7
When a winning ball flows into the ball 8c, the weight of the winning ball causes the operating pin 78e to move into the engagement hole 232 of the continuous channel lever 230.
The winning ball processing device 78 rotates to a position where it touches the lower edge of the ball and stops at that position, and the winning ball processing device 78
The detection piece 78d at the end is the switch sensor 221 (SWA)
It is in a state where it has come out of the U-shaped detection section 221a inside. In this state, the tip side of the winning ball processing device 78 is tilted backwards so that the winning ball in the concave hole 78c moves in the exit direction △, but the exit point is Then, the ball is locked by a locking piece 71r, which serves as a winning ball outflow prevention means, which is vertically installed at the end of the downflow gutter 71a, and is stored in the concave hole 78c.

The surface area is the outer peripheral surface of the cam protrusion 145, which has an arc shape with a constant curvature having the smallest radius of curvature from the center.

This area is the operating pin 23 of the continuous channel lever 230.
3, the connecting channel lever 230 is in a state in which its distal end side is rotated in a downward direction by the spring 234.

Accordingly, the winning ball processing device 78
30 is released, and the lower end of the tip rotates under the weight of the winning ball in the concave hole 78c to a position where it touches the lower guide gutter 71b, and as a result, The winning ball in the concave hole 78c is released from the lock by the locking piece 71c and flows out onto the lower guide gutter 71b.

The surface area (N) is the outer peripheral surface of the arcuate cam protrusion 145 whose distance from the center increases rapidly in the counterclockwise direction. This surface area (nu) is the operating pin 2 of the continuous channel lever 230.
33, as the connecting cam 140 rotates clockwise, the connecting lever 230 is rotated in the direction in which its distal end side is raised, and the lower end edge of the engagement hole 232 pushes up the operating pin 78e. By being
The winning ball processing device 78 is rotated in a direction in which its tip side is pushed up, and is forcibly rotated back to a normal position.

The surface area (R) is the outer peripheral surface of the arc-shaped cam protrusion 145 having a constant curvature and having the farthest radial distance from the center.

This surface area (ru) is the operating pin 23 of the continuous channel lever 230.
3, the winning ball processing device 78 is forcibly maintained in the state returned to the normal position by the continuous channel lever 230. At this time, the operating pin 233 is in contact with the lower end edge of the engagement hole 232 of the continuous channel/<-230, and even if the winning ball on the downflow gutter 71a flows into the concave hole 78c, the winning ball processing device 78 does not It is maintained at a stationary position. Preparation time for the next prize ball discharge process is gained, and even if winning balls occur continuously and a large ball pressure is applied to the ball locking piece 78h of the winning ball processing device 78,
It is possible to reliably return to the normal position. At this time, the detection piece 78 at the rear end of the winning ball processing device 78
d is the switch sensor 221. (SWA) returns to the U-shaped detection portion 221a.

The surface area (W) is the outer circumferential surface of the cam protrusion 145, which has a substantially linear shape in which the distance from the center rapidly decreases in the counterclockwise direction.

This surface area (wo) is the operating pin 23 of the continuous chamber lever 230.
3, the operating pin 233 rapidly descends to the position where it contacts the surface area 146 as the continuous cam 140 rotates clockwise, and the winning ball processing device 78 loses its own weight and the storage chamber on the terminal side. With the weight of the return weight ball 78g (FIG. 31(A)) housed in the return weight ball 78f (Fig. 31 (A)) maintaining the normal position where the tip side is raised, only the connecting channel lever 230 is rotated in the direction in which the tip side is lowered. The rotation is returned to the normal position. In the restored state, the winning ball processing device 78 has its concave hole 78c (FIG. 31(A)
)) The winning ball on the downflow gutter 71a is in the initial state in which it can flow, and the operating pin 233 is located near the upper end edge of the engagement hole 232 of the connecting channel lever 230 in a steady state. When the winning ball on the gutter 71a flows into the concave hole 78c (FIG. 31(A)), the winning ball processing device 78 moves until the operating pin 233 contacts the lower edge of the engaging hole 232 of the continuous channel lever 230. is in its initial state where it can be rotated. Furthermore, this surface area (w) also has a hook-like function to prevent the motor 82 from reversing.

The crank cam 130 and the continuous cam 140 are connected to gear parts 131 and 141, as shown by arrows in FIG.
The rotation ratio is 1:1, and the crank cam 13
A portion shifted approximately 15 degrees from the boundary between temperature ranges (a) and (b) of the cam groove 135 of 0 in the direction of the temperature range (b) (clockwise direction) and a surface area (h) of the continuous cam 140 and ( They interlock so that the boundary between the

Next, the operation of these cams 130, 140, the mating case 77 and the winning ball processing device 78 that constitute the winning ball processing device
The operation will be explained based on FIGS. 30 to 32.

First, an explanation will be given of the initial state in which the match case 77 is on standby in preparation for discharging the prize balls before the winning ball processing device 78 is activated.

Initially, as shown in Fig. 30 (A), the crank cam 13
The detection part 134a of the detection piece 134 of 0 is the switch sensor 2.
23 (SWc), and the detection portion 143a of the detection piece 143 of the continuous cam 140 is in a state of meeting the switch sensor 222 (SWB), the motor 82 stops, and the crank cam 130 and the continuous cam 140 is in a stopped state. The starting end side of the temperature range (a) of the cam groove 135 formed in the crank cam 130 meets the operating pin 213 of the operating lever 210, and the engagement case 77 constituting the prize ball ejecting device is shown in FIG. 32 (A). ), the ball has returned to a steady state and is in a standby state in preparation for ejecting the prize ball. Further, the starting end side of the surface area (H) of the outer circumferential surface cam 146 formed on the crank cam 140 is connected to the operating pin 23 of the continuous channel lever 230 as shown in FIG. 30(A).
3, and as shown in FIG.
In addition, the winning ball processing device 78 returns to its normal position due to its own weight and the weight of the return weight ball stored in the storage chamber 78f on the rear end side, and at this time, the winning ball processing device 78 returns to its normal position. The operating pin 78e is in contact with the upper edge of the engagement hole 232 of the connecting channel lever 230.

Further, the detection piece 78d at the rear end of the winning ball processing device 78 is in a state where it meets the switch sensor 221 (SWA).

In this state, when the winning ball flowing down on the guide gutter 71a flows into the concave hole 78c of the winning ball processing device 78 (only one ball can enter), the weight of the winning ball that has flowed into the winning ball processing device 78 rotates clockwise in the figure, and as shown in Figure 31 (
As shown in B), the operating pin 78e is connected to the continuous channel lever 230.
It stops in a state where it is in contact with the lower edge of the engagement hole 232. In the process of rotation, the detection piece 78d at the rear end of the winning ball processing device 78 separates from the switch sensor 221 (SWA), and at the time of separation, the output of the switch sensor 221 (SWA) becomes "H".
(high) level, the motor 82 is operated by the output, and the crank cam 130 is rotated counterclockwise by this motor 82, and the continuous cam 140 is rotated clockwise, so that a series of prize balls are ejected as shown below. Processing is done. Until this process is completed, the winning balls in the concave hole 78c of the winning ball processing device 78 are lowered by the locking piece 71c at the tip of the downflow gutter 71a at the outlet, as shown in FIG. 31(B). The winning balls are prevented from flowing onto the side downflow gutter 71a.

From this state, the motor 82 causes the crank cam 130 to
is rotated counterclockwise, and the detection part 134 of the detection piece 134
a meets the switch sensor 223 (SWC), the switch sensor 223 (SWc) is turned on, and the continuous cam 140 is also rotated clockwise. Then, as the operating pin 213 is lowered by the seismic region (a) of the cam groove 135 formed in the crank cam 130, the rim case 77 is moved through the operating lever 210, the connecting rod 81, and the link 84. As shown in FIG. 32(B), it is rotated counterclockwise to perform the prize ball ejection process.

A cam groove 135 formed in the crank cam 130
Immediately before the starting end of the seismic region (b) meets the operating pin 213 of the operating lever 210, that is, immediately before the rim case 77 is rotated the most by the crank cam 130 as shown in FIG. 32(B). The surface area of the outer peripheral surface cam 146 formed on the continuous channel cam 140 meets the operating pin 233 of the continuous channel lever 230, and the continuous channel lever 230 rotates clockwise as shown in FIG. 31(C). It is.

The winning ball processing device 78 is further rotated clockwise due to the weight of the continuous lever 230 and the winning balls.

Then, the winning ball in the concave hole 78C, which had been prevented from flowing out by the locking piece 71c at the tip of the downflow gutter 71a, reaches the locking piece 7.
It is released from the locking by 1c and flows onto the lower downflow gutter 71b.

Thereafter, the seismic region (b) of the crank cam 130 meets the operating pin 213 of the operating lever 210, and the state in which the engagement case 77 is tilted as described above (sufficient time to eject the prize ball) continues for a while. . At the same time, the continuous lever 230
The winning ball processing device 78 continues to rotate and tilt as shown in FIG. 31(C) for a while (sufficient time to dispose of the held balls).

On the other hand, when the winning ball processing device 78 continues to be in the most tilted state, the cam groove 13 of the crank cam 130
The seismic region (b) of No. 5 continues to be in contact with the operating pin 213 of the operating lever 21O, and the edge case 77 also remains in the most tilted state counterclockwise as shown in FIG. 32(B) for a while.

After a certain period of time has elapsed, the seismic region (C) of the crank cam 130 meets the operating pin 213 of the operating lever 210, and the surface area (N) of the outer peripheral surface cam 146 of the continuous channel cam 140 causes the continuous channel lever 230 to actuate. When it encounters the pin 78e, the match case 77 is returned to the steady state shown in FIG. The detection piece 78d at the rear end of the ball processing device 78 is returned to the state where it meets the switch sensor (SWA), and the seismic region (d) of the crank cam 130 is located at the operating pin 21 of the operating lever 210.
3, and the surface area (R) of the outer peripheral surface cam 146 of the continuous channel cam 140 meets the operating pin 233 of the continuous channel lever 230.

The surface area (R) of the outer periphery cam 146 of the continuous channel cam 140 meets the operating pin 233 of the continuous channel lever 230, and the winning ball processing device 78 is forcibly maintained in a steady state by the continuous channel lever 230 for a certain period of time ( After the preparation time for the next prize ball ejection process has elapsed, the initial state shown in FIG. The surface area (H) of the outer peripheral surface cam 146 of 140 returns to the state where it meets the operating pin 233 of the connecting channel lever 230, and the connecting case 77 returns to the steady state shown in FIG. 32(A). 230 are respectively returned to the steady state shown in FIG. The initial state is approximately tangent to .

In this way, once the prize ball ejection process is completed, the crank cam]-3o, the continuous crank cam 140, and the engagement case 77
, winning ball processing device 78, and continuous challenge/(-230
When the switch sensor 222 (
SWn) and its sensor output becomes “L” (low)
By reaching the level, the motor 82 is stopped and returns to a standby state in preparation for the next prize ball ejection process.

In the above, we have explained the one-time operation of ejecting the prize ball in a normal state, that is, a state where the guide gutter 73 is sufficiently filled with balls and a state where no balls are clogged in the guide gutter 73. The treadle lever 110 is used to stop the prize ball discharge when the ball is not sufficiently filled in the guide channel 73, or when the guide gutter 73 is clogged with balls.
The tip side of the locking piece 1 rises and the locking piece 1 is moved by the operation of the connecting rod 113.
14 is engaged with the engagement piece 77s of the matchmaking case 77 to lock the tilting of the matchmaking case 77, if a winning ball occurs, the matchmaking case 77 and the winning ball processing bag M
78 is as follows 6 Initially, crank cam 130,
The continuous cam 140 is also in the state shown in FIG. 30 as before, and in this state, the winning balls flowing down on the guide gutter 71 are affected by the weight of the winning balls that have flowed into the concave holes 78c of the winning ball processing device 78. The winning ball processing device 78 rotates clockwise from the state shown in FIG. 31(A), and the operating pin 78e shown in FIG. 31(B) comes into contact with the lower end edge of the engagement hole 232 of the continuous channel lever 230. It stops in the state. As a result, the motor 82 starts rotating due to the output of the switch sensor 221 (SWA). Then, the actuation pin 213 that meets the surface area (a) of the crank cam 130 attempts to rotate the actuation lever clockwise, but the locking pawl 114 engages with the engagement piece 77s of the rim case 77. Therefore, the rotation of the motor 82 is forcibly stopped, and the clockwise rotation of the actuating pin 213 is also stopped when it is in contact with the middle of the surface area (a) of the crank cam 130. In this state, the operating pin 233 of the continuous cam is in contact with the surface area (h), and the winning ball processing device 78 is stopped in the state shown in FIG. 31(B). At this point, the replenishing device is activated to replenish balls, or the ball jam is removed, and the treadle lever 110 for stopping prize ball ejection is activated.
As the tip side of the ball is pushed down by the weight of the ball,
The connecting rod 113 operates and the locking claw 114 engages the edge case 77.
By releasing the engagement with the engagement piece 77s and allowing the edge connection case 77 to tilt, the motor 8 continues from the above state.
2 starts rotating and performs a prize ball ejection operation. As mentioned above, the matchmaking case 77 is locked depending on the state of the balls in the guide channel 73, and the winning ball processing device 78 is maintained in the state shown in FIG. This makes it possible to prevent troubles between the player and the game parlor, such as prize balls not being ejected.

Detection section 143 of the detection piece 143 of the continuous cam 140
meets the switch sensor 222 (SWs) and the motor 8
2 is stopped, the detection part 134a of the detection piece 134 of the crank cam 130 detects the switch sensor 223 (S
move away from Wc).

Next, based on FIGS. 33(A) and (B), two systems of the above-mentioned prize ball discharging process, that is, normal discharging process (e.g.,
The timing and operation of the 13-piece discharge process) and the small-size discharge process (for example, the 7-piece discharge process) will be explained.

In this embodiment, the normal discharging process (for example, the 13-piece discharging process) is performed for all winnings during normal gaming or during the "jackpot" operation.

During this normal discharge process, the limit solenoid 92 is energized by the control means to be described later, and as shown in FIG. 33(a), (
By contracting the actuating rod 92a as shown by the solid line in b), the rotary lever 91 is rotated clockwise in the figure via the actuating lever 94, and the tip side of the flow prevention lever 93 The ball returns upward by the force shown in Fig. 26, and the locking pawl 93a comes off from the edge case 77, so that all the prize balls (13 pieces) waiting in the edge case 77 can flow out. The marriage case 77 is shown in Figure 33 (
Rotate counterclockwise from the state shown in A) to Fig. 33 CB.
) When the state shown in ) is reached, all of the prize balls (13 pieces) waiting therein are ejected.

When the prize ball ejection process is completed and the edge case 77 returns to a steady state, the limit solenoid 92 is still energized and the locking claw 93a of the falling prevention lever 93 is released from the edge case 77. Therefore, the tie case 77 is completely filled with spare balls as prize balls waiting in the guide gutter 73.

On the other hand, in the case of this example, the small discharge process (e.g. 7 pieces)
Winning port 5 of variable winning device 5 during “offer” operation
Prizes will only be given to those who place in the top 11.

During this small discharge process, the limit solenoid 92 is demagnetized by the control means described later, and as shown in FIGS. 33(A) and (B).
The actuating rod 92a is connected to the spring 92 as shown by the chain line in FIG.
By being extended by the force b, the rotary lever 91 is rotated counterclockwise in the figure via the operating lever 94, and its locking claw 93a enters into the case 77 between the floors and the upstream part of the case 77. The side prize balls (six pieces) are prevented from flowing out, and the tie case 77 rotates counterclockwise from the state shown in FIG. 33(A) to the state shown in FIG. 33(B). When the ball arrives, only the prize balls (7 balls) on the downstream side out of the prize balls (13 balls) waiting therein are ejected.

Then, when the prize ball ejection process is completed and the matchmaking case 77 is returned to the steady state, the limit solenoid 92 is energized by the control means described below immediately before the return, and the rotating lever 93 is rotated clockwise. The locking claw 93a
escapes from the edge case 77, and the guide gutter 73 is quickly filled with spare balls as prize balls waiting on the guide gutter 73.

FIG. 34 shows the back structure of the pachinko game machine.

The back mechanism board 8o is installed on the back side of the game board 1 (FIG. 2), which is installed in a holding frame 100 constituting the outer frame of the game machine.

An information base 600 is installed at the upper right end of the back surface of the back mechanism panel 80, and the information base 600 includes external connection terminals 601 that are involved in ball out information, and external connection terminals 601 that are involved in firing control of the batted ball launcher 20 (FIG. 1). A connecting end 602 and a power terminal 603 are provided, and the power terminal 603 is connected to a lead 1X605 having a plug 604 for connecting to a power source (not shown) at one end.

A fuse 606 is attached to the middle of the lead wire 605.

In addition, the accessory control device 6 is located on the left side of the back side of the back mechanism panel 80.
10 is installed, and relay boards 620 and 630 are installed at the back side of the game board 1 on the right side.

Further, at the lower left of the back side of the pachinko game machine and below the back mechanism panel 80, a ball launcher 20 and a launcher motor 20c for quickly moving the device 2o are installed.

In addition, a speaker 640 is installed at the lower center of the back side of the back mechanism panel 80.
is installed, and a prize ball box 650 is installed below it.

In addition, a case wiring board 655 and a completion lamp switch 66 are located below the back mechanism panel 80 at the bottom right of the back side of the pachinko machine.
0 is set.

FIG. 35 shows a wiring relationship diagram of the pachinko game machine.

On the back side of the back mechanism board 80, an information board 600, a prize ball ejection circuit 6801, a firing device control circuit 680, etc. are arranged, and on the back side of the game board 1, relay boards 620, 630 are installed.

The information infrastructure 600 has the external connection terminal 60.
1,602 and a power supply terminal 603 are provided. The power terminal 603 has a plug 6 for connecting to a power source (not shown).
The connector 603a of the lead wire 605 marked with 04 is connected, and electricity is supplied from the power terminal 6.3 to the accessory control device 610 via the lead wire 603b.

Further, a bulb out information switch 34 is connected to the connection terminal 601 via a lead wire, and a bulb out information signal is sent to an external management device (not shown) through the connection terminal 601. It is designed to send a ball replenishment signal to the outside). Further, a switching mechanism (not shown) such as a relay is connected to the connection terminal 602 via a connector 602a, so that the operation control of the firing motor 20C can be freely set in an external device, for example, a management device (not shown). There is.

The prize ball ejection circuit 680 is a control circuit that is involved in the prize ball ejection operation (however, it does not include a control circuit related to two systems of ejection), and the base on which the prize ball ejection circuit 680 is installed has a power terminal 681. In addition, terminal 6 for prize ball motor 82
82, terminal 683 for switch sensor 221 (SW^),
A terminal 684 for the switch sensor 222 (SWB) is provided, and a connector 68 is connected to each of the terminals 681 to 684.
Power supply (not shown) and prize ball motor 82 via 1a to 684a
, switch sensor 221 (SW^), and switch sensor 222 (SWa) are connected, respectively.

Further, the launcher control circuit 670 is connected to a power source (
(not shown) are connected to the pilot lamp 24 and overflow switch 671 via respective lead wires.
, the metal portion 20b of the operation dial 20a is connected.

Then, the player selects the metal part 20b of the operation dial 20a.
When the operation dial 20a is rotated while touching, the firing motor 20c starts operating and the pilot lamp 24 lights up. However, the conditions for the firing motor 20c to operate are that the firing stop button 106 is not operated, the overflow switch 671 is not on, and the bulb out information switch 34 is not on. It lights up only when the firing motor 20c is operating.

Further, the accessory control device 610 includes a control unit such as a computer system that operates the variable display device 4, variable prize winning device 5, etc. as the accessory.

This accessory control device 610 includes a connection terminal 611a for operating the variable display device 43 of the variable display device 4, and lamps 422a, 422b, and 423a of the variable display device 4.

423b, 424a, 425a, etc. connection terminal 611b
, the connection terminal 611C of the right occurrence indicator lamp (not shown) of the starting winning device 8, the connection terminal 611d of the fluctuation time reduction button 105, the connection terminal 622e of the number of winnings detector 562
, connection terminal 61 of the lamp of the prize ball count display 22a, 22b
1f, connection terminal 611 of the lamp of the winning number display 515
g. Opening/closing door 513 and guide member 51 of variable prize winning device 5
4.514 Connection terminal 611h of opening/closing solenoid 542, 542, right generation indicator lamp 6 of starting winning device 6, 6
5 connection terminals 611i, 611j and speaker 640
connection terminals 611k are provided respectively.

The variable time reduction button 105 is connected to the connection terminal 611d of the accessory control device 610.

Control by this accessory control device 610 will be described later.

Further, the relay board 620 is located behind the variable display device 4, and is connected to the light emitting diode 43 of the variable display device 43.
1, 431Q, lamps 422a, 4 of variable display device 4
22b, 423a, 423b, 424a, 425a, etc.
The wiring for the lamps of the number-of-winnings display 515 is once consolidated and connected to connection terminals 611a, 611b, and 611g via connectors 611Q, 611m, and 611r.

In addition, the relay board 630 is installed on the back side of the winning ball collection gutter 71, and the relay board 63O has a connector 631d, a lamp for the specific game display lamp 25, and a lamp for the prize ball number display 22a, 22b, respectively. They are integrated by being connected to connection terminals 631a and 631b of the relay board 630 via 631c. Also, relay group m62
0 is connected to a solenoid 92 for changing the number of prize balls and a switch sensor 233 (SWC) of the crank cam 130. Further, this relay board 630 connects to the connection terminals 61 of the accessory control device 610 via connectors 611q, 611s, 611t, 611u, and 611p, respectively.
It is connected to 1f, 611h, 611i, 611j, and 611e.

Next, an embodiment of the control of the accessory control device 610 that controls the pachinko game machine configured as described above will be described based on the block diagram shown in FIG. 36.

In this embodiment, a computer system is used to control the variable display device 4, variable prize winning device 5, etc. as accessories.

The computer system has a CPU (central processing unit) 6
12, it has a ROM 613 which is a read-only memory, a RAM 614 which is a memory that can be read and written at any time, and the like.

Among these, the ROM 613 causes the three display sections A, B, and C of the variable display 43 to change the display for a predetermined period of time, and operates the solenoids 544, 542, and 542 according to the combination of numerical displays of the stop result. Fixed data such as opening/closing door 513 and guide members 514, 514 are stored.

On the other hand, the RAM 614 temporarily stores the number of detection signals from the winning detectors 61 and 8a of the starting winning devices 6 and 8, and serves as a register area constituting a soft timer and a work area for the computer system. etc. are provided.

Further, a time creation means 615 and a power supply circuit 616 are connected to the CPU 612, and the time creation means 615 is connected to the variable display 4.
It functions to create the operating time of No. 3 and the operating time of solenoids 544, 542, 542, etc.

On the input side of the CPU 612, detection switches sw, , sw2. sw, a detection switch SW4 as a continuous winning detector 550 installed in the variable winning device 5, a switch switch SWS as a winning number detector 562, a variable time reduction switch 105 installed on the front side of the pachinko gaming machine, The detection sensor 223 (SWc) of the crank cam 130 is connected via the switch input processing section 619 and the input/output portro 17, respectively.

On the other hand, the output side of the CPU 612 is connected to the light emitting diodes 431 in the display sections A, B, and C of the variable display device 4 via the input/output capotro 17 and the drive circuit 618, respectively.
43112, glue mitsuto solenoid 92 for switching the number of prize balls,
Specific winning memory display section 411e to 411 of variable winning device 4
h lamp 423b, guide member 514 of variable winning device 4
, 514, the right generation display section 411 i on the front side of the variable prize winning device 4, the lamps 422a, 424a, 425a, 426a in 411m, the solenoid 544 for opening and closing the door 513 of the variable prize bag R5,
Operation display sections 416a to 416c on the front side of the variable display device 4
, 422a, 423a in 417a to 417c,
Prize ball number display 22a for 7 balls, lamps 427a in right and left right generation display sections 414, 414 on the front side of variable display device 4
,..., prize ball number display 22b for 13 balls, indicator lamp 538a for continuous condition fulfillment in variable winning device 5, speaker 640, lamp of winning number display 515 of variable winning device 5, variable winning ball number display 22b Rights generation indicator lamp 538 in the device 5
etc. are connected to each other.

First, when a power switch (not shown) is turned on and electricity is supplied to the pachinko game machine, a command signal from the CPU 612 via the input/output capotro 17 and the drive circuit 618 causes the variable display device 4 to change. Display section A, B,
Any numerical display other than the one that generates a right is displayed on C, and the lamps 422a, 424a, 4 in the right generation display parts 411i, 411m around the front side of the variable display device 4 are displayed.
25a, 425a, and the lamps 423b of the specific winning/winning memory display sections 411e to 411h of the variable display device 4 are blinked and moved in a flowing manner. The flowing flashing of these lamps enhances the decorative effect of the game board 1 during normal games.

During this normal game, the limit solenoid 92 for switching the number of prize balls is energized by a command from the CPU 612, and the number of prize balls ejected is 13 per winning into all winning holes 12, 6, 8, etc. It is individual.

In this state, when a hit ball wins in either of the starting prize bags @6, 6.8, the specific prize detector 61, 61.8a is activated and the teno detection switch sw1. sw2. After the corresponding one of sW is turned on and processed by the switch input processing section 619, it is input to the RAM 614 of the computer system via the input/output capotro 17 and temporarily stored. Based on the memory, a command signal is sent from the CPU 612 via the input/output capotro 17 and the drive circuit 618, and once all the lamps 423b of the storage display sections 411e to 411h are turned off, the number of lamps corresponding to the number of stored lamps is Of 423b, the green ones (A, 口) or the red ones (C, 2) (Fig. 1) are lit in the order of A, 口 or C, 2. After that, input/output capotro 17 and drive circuit 6
The variable display sections A, B, and C of the variable display device 43 of the variable display device 4 are randomly operated by a command signal from the CPU 612 via the variable display device 18.

In that case, when the operation of the variable display parts A, B, and C is due to a winning in the first starting winning device 6, 6, not only the numerical display but also the color changes alternately between green and red at twice the speed of the numerical display. ,
When the winning is due to a winning in the second starting winning device 8, the color remains one and only the numerical display changes. At the same time, the operation display sections 416a to 416c, 4 on the front side of the variable display device 4
The lamps 422a and 423a in 17a to 417c alternate up and down (
(alternating green and red) starts blinking. At the same time as the start, the number of winnings stored in the starting winning device 6.6.8 in the RAM 614 is subtracted by "1", and the memory display portions 411e to 4
Among the lamps lit in 11h, the lamp 423b (green or red) on the side corresponding to the operation is turned off. Then, when a predetermined time elapses or a stop signal from the variable time reduction switch 105 is input to the CPU 612 and sent to the drive circuit 618 via the input/output capotro 17, the variable display sections A, B, The operation of C is stopped sequentially from the left with a predetermined time difference. 6. A "jackpot" is won depending on the combination of the numbers and luminous colors of the three variable display parts A, B, and C of the stopped variable display 43. Mid hit offer, I
The CPU 612 determines which one is "I-off".

Then, the corresponding command signals are sent to the CPU as necessary.
612 to the driving circuit 618 via the input/output capotro 17
It is sent to the variable display device 43 of the variable display device 4, the limit solenoid 92 for switching the number of prize balls, and the lamp 42 in the right generating display section 411i and 411m around the front side of the variable winning device 4.
2ap424a.

425a, 426a, solenoids 542, 542, 544 for opening and closing the variable prize winning device 5, right generation display parts 414, 4
14, the right occurrence indicator lamp 538 and the continuation condition fulfillment indicator lamp 538a in the variable winning device 5, the speaker 640, the lamps of the number of winnings display 515 of the variable winning device 5, etc. are activated and blinking. etc. will be done.

"Pa jackpot" means that the combination of the displays on the variable display sections A, B, and C are the same (e.g. rl, 1.IJ, "2゜2.2", etc.) and the same color (either red or green) The probability of occurrence is extremely low, such as by limiting it to when

In the case of this embodiment, the operation of variable display parts A, B, and C is
When the winning is due to a winning in the starting winning device 8, the color remains the same and does not change, so the probability of ``9 jackpot'' occurring is 1/1
00, and it is caused by winning in the first starting winning bag [6, 6 (at this time, the color also changes, so it is a "jackpot")
The probability of occurrence is 1/400), which is four times higher.

When there is a "jackpot", the CPU 612 inputs and outputs capotro 1.
A voice command signal is sent to the drive circuit 618 through the speaker 640, and a sound is emitted from the speaker 640 to notify the occurrence of a "jackpot". At the same time, a blinking signal is sent to the drive circuit 618, and the right around the front side of the variable display device 4 is generated. Display section 411i,
Ramp 422a, 424a, 425a, 4 in 411m
26a, lamp 42 in the rights generation display section 414, 414;
7a, right generation indicator lamp 538 in variable prize winning device 5;
. . . etc. are all shifted to a simultaneous flashing state.

At the same time, an operation command signal is issued from the CPU 612 to the drive circuit 618 via the input/output capotro 17, and the solenoids 544, 542, 542 are energized, thereby opening/closing the opening/closing door 513 of the variable prize winning device 5 and the left and right guide members. 514 and 514 are both opened, and the state remains for a predetermined time (
After continuing (for example, for 30 seconds), a stop command signal is issued to demagnetize both solenoids 544 and 542, 542, thereby returning them to their original states and terminating. The batted balls that have won into the winning slot 511 by the end of the process are detected by the winning number detector 562, and based on the detection signal, a display command signal is sent to the drive circuit 618 to display the number of winning balls corresponding to the number of winning balls. Indicator 515 is lit. Then, if 10 batted balls enter the winning hole 511 of the variable winning device 5 within 30 seconds and the 10 winning balls are detected by the winning number detector 562, even before 30 seconds have elapsed. At that point, a stop command signal is issued from the CPU 612 and the solenoids 542, 542 are demagnetized, thereby returning the opening/closing door 513 and the guide members 514, 514 to their original states, and the process is completed.

However, before the end of the cycle of 1 "jackpot", the batted ball that entered the winning hole 511 of the variable winning device 5 entered the winning hole 511.
11 and is detected by the continuous winning detector 550 installed at the center, the detection signal is received and the detection is temporarily stored in the RAM 614, and at the same time the CPU 6
A continuation condition fulfillment display command signal is sent from the drive circuit 618 from 12 to the continuation condition fulfillment display lamp 5 in the variable prize winning device 5.
38a is lit. In this way, when the R1 continuation condition is satisfied before the end of that cycle, the next cycle of "jackpot" similar to the above is performed after the end of that cycle. In the case of a "jackpot", the game is repeated up to a maximum of 10 cycles on the condition that the continuation condition is met for each cycle. However, if the m-continuation condition is not satisfied, the "jackpot" state ends at the end of that cycle.

At the time of this "jackpot", any winning hole (including the winning hole 511 of the variable winning device 5) is the same as during normal gaming.
Even in the case of winning inside, the number of prize balls ejected for one winning is 13.

Then, when the “one jackpot” state ends, the CPU 61
2, the lamps 427a, .・
... etc. are turned off, and the lamps 4 in the right generation display sections 411i and 411m around the front side of the variable display device 4 are turned off.
22a, 424a.

425a and 426a are converted into a flowing blinking movement state and returned to the normal gaming state.

``Declaration'' differs depending on whether the operation of the variable display device 4 is based on winning in the first starting winning device 6, 6 or based on winning in the second starting winning device 108; 6,
If the prize is based on winning number 6, the combination of numbers displayed on variable display sections A, B, and C is, for example, in a row (e.g., rl, 1°IJ, r2, 2, 2J, etc.) regardless of the color. On the other hand, in the case where the winning is based on the winning in the second starting winning device 8, the display of variable display parts A and H are the same and only the display of variable display part C is different (for example, rl, 1
．． XJ, r2,2. XJ, etc.), and is said to occur more frequently than a "jackpot".

At the time of this "declaration", a command signal from the CPU 612 causes a sound (different from the sound notifying a "jackpot") to notify the occurrence of a "declaration" to be emitted, and at the same time, a rights occurrence display section 411i around the front side of the variable display device 4 is emitted. , 411m, ramp 422a.

424a, 425a, 426a, lamps 427 in the right generation display sections 414, 414 on both left and right ends of the variable display device 4
a, ... Rights generation indicator lamp 5 in the variable prize winning device 5
38. . . . etc. are shifted to a simultaneous flashing state.

At the same time, the solenoid 544 is excited by a command signal from the CPU 612, thereby opening the opening/closing door 513 of the variable prize winning device 5. However, the left and right guide members 514,
Since 514 is not opened, compared to 1' jackpot,
The probability of winning a prize in the winning opening 511 and the probability of winning a prize in the starting winning device M6, 6 are lowered. In addition, the opening time per cycle (e.g. 15 seconds) and the winning opening 5 before the opening time elapses.
When 5 prizes are won in 11, the cycle ends at that point, and before the end of each cycle, the machine passes through the center of the winning hole 511 of the variable winning device 5 and is installed at the center of the winning hole 511. Unlike the case of ``11 jackpot'', the C
Controlled by PU612.

In this way, the profit given when making a "declaration" is smaller than the profit given when a "big win" is made, and accordingly more opportunities are given for the occurrence of "offering". In this embodiment, the variable winning device 5
When a ball hits the winning hole 511, a detection signal from a winning number detector 562 (SW,) that detects the number of winnings is inputted to the CPU 612 and counted, and the counted number is stored in the RAM 614. If the memory exists, when a detection signal from the switch sensor 223 (SWc) is input to the CPU 612 as the crank cam 130 rotates during the prize ball ejection process, an operation command is issued from the CPU 612 to release the prize ball as described above. Since the number switching limit solenoid 92 is demagnetized for a certain period of time, the number of prize balls ejected per time is reduced. In this embodiment, the number of prize balls discharged per winning in the variable prize winning device 5 during a game of "Urari" is, for example, 7, and when the game is "Paper Offer", the number of prize balls discharged is also "Jackpot". less.

When the "backward" state ends, the lamp 427a in the right generation display section 414 of the variable display M4, etc., and the variable winning prize are activated by a command from the CPU 612, just as when the pa jackpot ends. The rights generation indicator lamp 538, etc. in the device 5 are turned off, and
Rights generation display section 411i around the front side of variable display device N4,
Ramp 422a, 424a, 425a, 4 in 411m
26a is converted into a flowing blinking movement state and returned to the normal gaming state.

In this embodiment, all combinations of displays other than the above-mentioned combination of "Pop Jackpot" and "Pop Offer" result in a "Lose", and in the case of a "Lose", the control is such that the normal gaming state continues as it is.

FIG. 37 shows a block diagram of the control of the prize ball ejecting motor 82 by the prize ball ejecting circuit 680.

As mentioned above, when the winning ball processing device 78 is rotated by the weight of the winning balls, the switch sensor 221 (SW
A) is turned on, and its signal is input to the prize ball ejection circuit 680. Then, from the prize ball ejection circuit 680 to the drive circuit 68
5, an operation command signal is issued to drive the prize ball ejecting motor 82, thereby performing the above-mentioned prize ball ejecting operation.

As soon as the continuous cam 140 is rotated by the immediate action of the motor 82, the switch sensor 222 (SW o
) is turned on, and once it is turned on, the winning ball processing device 78 returns to rotation and the switch sensor 221 (SW
Even if A) is turned off, the motor 82 continues to drive until the prize ball ejection process is completed.

As the continuous cam 140 further rotates, the switch sensor 222 (S
WB) is turned off, and at that point a stop command is issued from the prize ball ejection circuit 680 and the prize ball ejection motor 82 is stopped.

FIG. 38 shows an example of control method 1 for fraud monitoring, game processing, etc. of the pachinko gaming machine configured as described above.

When the gaming machine is powered on, first, in routine R2, each switch SW1 to SW5 . The state of SWc, etc. is input, chattering is removed, and the configuration is prepared so that it can be used in other phases, and then the process moves to routine R4.

In routine R4, it is determined whether the startup is due to power-on or not. If the startup is not power-on, the routine moves to routine R6, inspects a specific RAM 614 area, determines whether RAM 614 is normal, and determines that it is normal. When this happens, the process directly proceeds to routine R10. On the other hand, routine R4
When it is determined that the startup is due to power-on, or when it is determined in routine R6 that the RAM 614 is not normal, the routine moves to routine R8, where the RAM 614 area is initialized, and then the routine moves to routine RIO.

In routine RIO, it is determined whether or not there is fraud, and when it is determined that there is no fraud, the process moves to routine R12.
When it is determined that there is fraud, the routine moves to routine R18 to perform fraud processing, and then moves to routine R20.

In routine R12, each switch SW1 to SW.

Game operation processing corresponding to the state such as 105 is performed. Thereafter, the routine moves to routine R14, where the output information set in each phase is logically edited into output information corresponding to each output boat, and then the routine moves to routine R16. Then, in routine R16, the output editing data is transferred to the input/output port.
After outputting to the controller 17 (FIG. 36), the routine moves to routine R20 to update random numbers, that is, generate random numbers for display changes on the variable display device 4. In other words, the random numbers are changed even when the variable display operation is not being performed inside the CPU 612, thereby making the display mode of the variable display device 4 more random.

FIG. 39 shows an example of a storage process control procedure for winning a prize in the starting prize winning device 6, 6.8, of the game processing (performed by the accessory control device 610) in the routine R12 of FIG. 38.

First, in routine R30, the first starting winning device 6,
It is determined whether or not the ball hit into 6 has won a prize, and when it has been determined that the ball has won, the process moves to routine R32, and when it has been determined that the ball has not won, the process moves to routine R36.

In routine R32, it is determined whether or not the storage counter A has already reached a predetermined number of memories, and when it is determined that it has reached the predetermined memory number, the process directly proceeds to routine R36, and when it is determined that it has not reached it, the process proceeds to routine R34. The memory counter A is incremented by "+1" and the winning memory display section 411e or 411f (i or mouth) is lit (green), and then the routine moves to R36.

In the routine R36, it is determined whether or not the hit ball has won a prize into the second starting winning device 8, and when it is determined that the winning has been won, the routine moves to a routine R38, and when it is determined that the prize has not been won, the routine returns to the routine R30.

In routine R38, it is determined whether the storage counter B has already reached a predetermined number of memories.

When it is determined that the winning amount has been reached, the process returns to routine R30, and when it is determined that the winning amount has not been reached, the process proceeds to routine R40 and the memory counter B is counted up by "+1".
After lighting (red), the process returns to routine R30.

FIG. 40 shows an example of the control procedure of the operation process of the variable display device 4 and the determination process of the operation result in the game process (performed by the accessory control device 610) in the routine R12 of FIG. 38 above.

First, in routine R50, memory counter A is set to rQJ.
In other words, the first starting winning device 6
, 6, it is determined whether or not there is a prize that has been won and remains unprocessed. When it is determined that there is no unprocessed item, the process moves to routine R52, and when it is determined that there is, the process moves to routine R54.

In routine R54, it is determined whether or not the variable display device 4 is in operation. If it is determined that it is in operation, the routine returns to routine R50, and if it is determined that it is not in operation, the routine moves to routine R56.

In this manner, when the routine moves to R56, the probability generating section A sets the probability of occurrence of a "jackpot" to 17,400. In other words, the variable display sections A, B, and C of the variable display device 4 are set so that not only the numerical display but also the colors (red and green) are changed alternately to green and red at twice the speed of the numerical display change. , the variable display section A of the variable display device 4 in the next routine R58.

Start displaying numbers B and C and random variations in color.
Furthermore, in the next routine R60, the memory counter A is set to rlJ.
After counting down and extinguishing the winning memory display section (A or 口), the process moves to routine R70.

On the other hand, as described above, routine R50 to routine R52
In routine R52, it is determined whether the memory counter B is greater than rQJ, in other words, the second
It is determined whether or not there is an unprocessed prize that has been won in the starting prize winning device 8. When it is determined that there are no unprocessed items, the process returns to routine R50, and when it is determined that there are unprocessed items, the process moves to routine R62.

In routine R62, it is determined whether or not the variable display device 4 is in operation, and when it is determined that it is in operation, the process returns to routine R50, and when it is determined that it is not in operation, the process moves to routine R64.

Thus, when the routine moves to R64.

Probability generator B sets the probability of occurrence of a "jackpot" to 1/100. That is, the variable display section A of the variable display device 4,
Set B and C so that the colors remain the same (for example, green) and only the number/letter display changes.

Then, in the next routine R66, the variable display sections A, B, and C of the variable display device 4 start to randomly change only the numerical displays, and in the next routine R68, the memory counter B is changed to "
1” countdown and win memory display section (c or 2)
After turning off the light, the routine moves to routine R70.

In either case, routine R70 is executed for a certain period of time (
After starting a timer set to, for example, 6 seconds, the routine moves to routine R72.

In routine R72, it is determined whether a certain period of time set in a timer has elapsed or not, and when it is determined that it has elapsed, the routine moves to routine R76, and when it is determined that it has not elapsed, the routine moves to routine R74. And routine R7
In step 4, it is further determined whether or not the variable time reduction switch 105 has been turned on, and when it is determined that it has been turned on, the process moves to routine R76, and when it is determined that it has not been turned on, the process returns to routine R72. In other words, routine R72°R
After waiting for the predetermined time set in the timer to elapse in step 74 or for the variable time reduction switch 105 to be turned on, the process moves to routine R76.

Then, in a routine R76, the display changes of the variable display sections A, B, and C of the variable display device 4 are stopped in order from the left at a pitch of a predetermined time, and in the first routine R78, the timer is reset. Then, the routine proceeds to the next routine R80, where the determining means determines the display mode of the variable display sections A, B, and C as a result of the stoppage of the variable display device 4.

Then, as a result of the determination by this determination means, if it is something that will cause a "jackpot", the "jackpot processing" will be performed.
If it is something that generates an "offer", the process moves to "mid-hit processing", and otherwise to "miss" processing.

In the case of this embodiment, the game contents of the "jackpot" and "offer" are not differentiated based on the difference in the probability of occurrence of the "jackpot" and "offer".

FIG. 41 shows an example of a control procedure for a "jackpot" game performed by the accessory control device 610. In this case,
The accessory control device 610 is provided with a continuation number counter, a prize winning number counter, and a flag.

When a "jackpot" occurs, first the routine R10O-R1 is executed.
At step 04, the continuation count counter, prize winning number counter, and flag are reset as initial settings.

After that, a wait time (for example, 2 seconds) is given as a preparation period in routine R106, and then routine R10 is started.
7 and starts a drive source timer (for example, 30 seconds). After that, the routine moves to routine R108, and the solenoid 544 as a drive source and 542, 542 are turned on (energized) to open/close the opening/closing door 513 and the guide members 514, 51.
Open 4. Then, in the next routine R110, after the right generation display lamps 427a and 428a in the left and right right generation display sections 414 and 414 of the variable display device 4, the right generation display lamp 538 in the variable prize winning device 5, etc. are shifted to a blinking state. , the process moves to routine R112.

In routine R112, it is determined whether or not the continuation winning detector 550 is turned on, in other words, whether or not the continuation condition for the next cycle is satisfied. If it is determined that the continuation condition is not satisfied, routine R124 is executed. If it is determined that the continuation condition is satisfied, the process moves to routine R114.

In routine R114, it is first determined whether the flag is "0", in other words, whether the continuation condition is satisfied or not, and if the continuation condition is satisfied first, the process directly proceeds to routine R124, If it is not satisfied, proceed to routine R116 and increment the continuation count counter by "+1".
After counting up, the routine moves to routine R118.

In routine R118, it is determined whether the continuation number counter has already reached "10", in other words, whether or not the "jackpot" has already reached the final 10th cycle. If the condition has not been reached, the process moves to routine R120 and turns on (lights up) the continuation condition fulfillment display lamp 538a in the variable prize winning device 5.
After that, the program moves to routine R122 and sets the flag to "1".
'' and then moves to routine R124.

In the routine R124, the winning number detector 542A
is turned on, that is, whether or not the batted ball has won a prize in the winning hole 511 of the variable winning device 5. If it is determined that the ball has not won, the process directly proceeds to routine R130, and it is determined that a prize has been won. If so, proceed to routine R126 and increment the prize winning counter by ``+1j''.
Furthermore, in the next routine R128, the winning number display 515 of the variable winning prize device 5 is added to light up, and then the routine R1
30, move to R131.

In routines R130 and R131, it is determined whether the prize winning number counter has already reached the upper limit of the prize winning number limit of "10" or whether a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) has elapsed, and it is determined that it has not reached the upper limit of the winning prize number limit yet. If so, the process returns to routine R108 and repeats the routines from routine R108 onwards until reaching the target.

Then, in routines R130 and R131, when it is determined that the prize winning counter reaches "10" or that a predetermined period of time (for example, 30 seconds) has elapsed, the routine moves to routine R132, and the solenoids 544 and 542 as the beating sources are activated.
By turning off (demagnetizing) 542, the opening/closing door 513
and closing the guide member 514.514 to its original state,
Furthermore, in the next routine R134, the right generation display lamp 4 in the right and left right generation display sections 414, 414 of the variable display device 4
27a, 428a and the right occurrence display lamp 538 in the variable prize winning device 5 are turned off (extinguished), routine R is executed.
136.

In routine R136, it is determined whether the flag is rQJ, that is, whether the continuation condition for the next cycle is satisfied, and it is determined that the flag is "0", that is, the continuation condition is not satisfied. Sometimes, the "jackpot" game is ended at that point, and when it is determined that the flag is not "0", that is, the continuation condition is satisfied, the routine R102
Go back and start a new cycle of “jackpot” gaming.

FIG. 42 shows an example of the control procedure for the "offer" game performed by the accessory control device 610. in this case,
The accessory control device 610 is provided with a continuation number counter, a prize winning number counter, and flags (f], ag).

When an "offer" occurs, first the routines R200 to R2 are executed.
0 resets the continuation count counter, winning prize counter, and flag as initial settings.

After that, after waiting time (for example, 2 seconds) as a preparation period in routine R206, routine R20 is started.
3 and turn on the solenoid 544 as an active source (
(excitation) to open the opening/closing door 513. Then, in the next routine R210, the right generation display lamps 427a, 42 in the right and left right generation display sections 414, 414 of the variable display device 4
8a and the right generation indicator lamp 53 in the variable prize winning device 5
8, etc., to a blinking state, the routine moves to routine R212.

In routine R212, it is determined whether or not the continuation winning detector 550 is turned on, in other words, whether or not the continuation condition for the next cycle is satisfied.If it is determined that the continuation condition is not satisfied, routine R224 is executed. If it is determined that the continuation condition is satisfied, the process moves to routine R214.

In routine R214, it is first determined whether the flag is "0", in other words, whether the continuation condition is satisfied or not, and if the continuation condition is satisfied first, the process moves directly to routine R224, If it is not satisfied, proceed to routine R216 and set the continuation number counter to “+IJ
After counting up, the routine moves to routine R218.

In routine R218, it is determined whether or not the continuation number counter has already reached "5", in other words, whether or not the "offer" has already reached the final 5th cycle, and if so, the routine continues as is. Moving to R224 and variable prize winning device 5
After turning on (lighting up) the continuation condition fulfillment display lamp 538a in the middle, the process moves to routine R222 and the flag is set to "1".
After that, the routine moves to routine R224.

In routine R224, it is determined whether or not the winning number detector 542 is turned on, that is, whether or not the batted ball has entered the winning hole 511 of the variable winning device 5. If it is determined that the ball has not won, the process continues as is. Routine R232, R2
33, and if it is determined that the prize has been won, the routine R2
26, the prize winning number counter is incremented by "+1", and furthermore, in the next routine R228, the winning number display 515 of the variable winning prize device 5 is added to light by one.

Then, in the first routine R230, a prize ball discharge counter for a small number of balls to be discharged (for example, seven balls to be discharged) is incremented by "+1", and then the routine moves to routines R232 and R233.

In routines R232 and R233, it is determined whether the prize winning number counter has already reached the upper limit of the winning number limit "7" or whether the instant action source timer has timed up.
If it is determined that the time has not been reached yet, or until a predetermined time (for example, 15 seconds) has elapsed, the process returns to routine R2O3 and repeats the routine from routine R2O3 onwards.

Then, when it is determined in routine R232 that the prize winning counter reaches "7" or that a predetermined time (for example, 15 seconds) has elapsed, the routine moves to routine R234 and turns off (demagnetizes) the solenoid 544 as an active source. The opening/closing door 513 is closed to its original state, and in the next routine R236, the right generation display section 4 on the left and right of the variable display device 4
Rights generation indicator lamps 427a, 428 in 14°414
a and the rights generation indicator lamp 538 in the variable prize winning device 5
After turning off (extinguishing) etc., the routine moves to routine R238.

In routine R238, it is determined whether the flag is "O", that is, whether the continuation condition for the next cycle is satisfied, and it is determined that the flag is rQJ, that is, the continuation condition is not satisfied. In some cases, the "offer" game is ended at that point, and when it is determined that the flag is not "o", that is, the continuation condition is satisfied, routine R202
Go back and start a new cycle of play.

FIG. 43 shows an example of a control procedure for two systems of prize ball discharge processing (normal discharge and small discharge) performed by the accessory control device 610.

First, in routine R300, by turning on the prize ball number switching solenoid 92, the prize ball ejection system is normally ejected (
For example, set 13 items) and then routine R30.
Move to 2.

In routine R302, a prize is won by a winning ball, and the switch sensor 2 is activated by tilting the ball processing device 78.
11 (SWA) is turned on, and if it is not turned on, the process returns to routine R300, and if it is turned on, the process moves to routine R304.

In routine R304, it is determined whether the prize ball ejection counter is rQJ, that is, whether normal ejection should be performed or small ejection should be performed, and when it is determined that it is rQJ, that is, normal ejection should be performed, normal ejection is performed. Routine R to perform
306 and turns on (activates) the prize ball ejection motor 82.
After that, the process moves to routine R308, and if it is not "0",
In other words, when it is determined that a small discharge should be performed (this occurs when a batted ball enters the winning hole 511 of the variable prize winning device 5 during the "offer" game and the prize ball discharge is not yet processed). In order to perform a small ejection, the routine shifts to routine R310, turns on (operates) the prize ball discharging motor 82, and then shifts to routine R312.

In routine R308, the switch sensor (
SWA) is in the on state, and when it is determined that it is in the on state, the process returns to routine R306 to maintain the prize ball ejection motor 82 in the operating state, and when it is determined that it is no longer in the on state, routine R320 to move to.

In the routine R320, the switch sensor 222 (S
Wa) is in the on state, and when it is determined that it is in the on state, the process returns to routine R306 to maintain the prize ball ejection motor 82 in the operating state, and when it is determined that it is no longer in the on state, the prize ball ejecting motor 82 is maintained in the operating state. Turn off the discharge motor 82 (
(stop) and return to routine R300.

On the other hand, in routine R312, the crank cam 130
switch sensor 223 that is turned on and off as the
(SWc) is in the on state, and when it is determined that it is not in the on state, the routine moves to routine R314, and the prize ball number switching solenoid 92 is turned on to enter the normal ejection state, and then routine R318 and when it is determined that it is in the on state, routine R316
Then, the prize ball switching solenoid 92 is turned off, thereby setting the state to a small discharge state, and then the routine moves to R318.

In routine R318, the switch sensor 2 is activated while the winning ball processing device 78 remains tilted by the winning ball.
21 (SWA) is in the on state, and when it is determined that it is in the on state, the process returns to routine R310 to maintain the prize ball discharge motor 82 in the operating state, and the number of prize balls is determined in routine R3]6. The switching solenoid limit solenoid 92 is maintained in the off state, and the switch sensor 2
When it is determined that 21 (SWA) is no longer on, the routine moves to routine R324.

In the routine R324, the switch sensor 222 (S
Ws) is in the on state, and when it is determined that it is in the on state, the process returns to routine R310 to maintain the prize ball discharge motor 82 in the operating state, and in routine R316, the limit solenoid for changing the number of prize balls is activated. 92 is maintained in the off state, and when it is determined that the switch sensor (SWe) is no longer in the on state, the routine moves to routine R326.

Then, in routine R326, set the prize ball ejection counter to "1".
After counting down, the program moves to routine R328, turns off (stops) the prize ball ejection motor 82, and then returns to routine R300.

FIG. 44 shows the timing chart when performing two systems of prize ball ejection (normal ejection, small ejection).

During normal prize ball ejection, which is performed for all winnings except for those won in the winning slot 511 of the variable winning device 5 during the "offer" game, the limit solenoid 92 is always energized to prevent the ball from flowing down. Since the locking claw 93a of the lever 93 has come out of the ball sheath case 77, 13 batted balls are waiting in the case 77 between floors so that they can be discharged normally. And winning areas 6, 8, 9, 12, 4
13. The winning ball during 511 (only when playing a "jackpot" game) flows down the downflow gutter 71a on the back side of the game board 1, flows into the concave portion 78c of the winning ball processing device 78, and wins a prize due to the weight of the winning ball. When the ball processing device 78 rotates one step in the direction in which its front side falls down (FIG. 31(B)), the winning ball processing device 7
The detection piece 78d at the rear end of 8 is the switch sensor 221 (SWA
), the switch sensor 221 (SWA) is turned on and its output becomes "H".
” (high) level and the motor 82 is driven.

When the motor 82 is moved away, the crank cam 130 and the continuous cam 140 are rotated, and the detection portion 134a of the detection piece 134 of the crank cam 130 first meets the U-shaped detection portion 222a of the switch sensor 222 (SWB). The output becomes "H" (high) level. after that,
As the winning ball processing device 78 is returned with the rotation of the continuous cam 140, the detection piece 78d at the rear end returns to the U-shaped detection portion 221a of the switch sensor 221 (SWA), and ) becomes rLJ (low) level, and after that, the detection part 134a of the detection piece 134 of the crank cam 130 becomes the U-shaped detection part 223a of the switch sensor 223 (SWC).
By escaping from the inside, the sensor output becomes "L" (low) level. After that, when T2 (seconds) has elapsed, the detection portion 143a of the detection piece 143 of the continuous cam 140 meets the switch sensor 222 (SWB) again, and the sensor output becomes low level "L". At the falling edge of the output of the switch sensor 222 (SWB), the motor 82 is stopped and returns to the initial state.

A small number of balls are discharged (e.g., seven balls are discharged) when the winnings in the winning hole 511 of the variable winning device 15 are stored in the prize ball discharging counter of the accessory control device 610 as unprocessed during the "offer" game. It will be held in Switch sensors 221 (SWA), 222 (SWa), 22 at this low discharge time
The timing of the rise and fall of the sensor output of 3 (SWc) and the timing of starting and stopping the motor 82 are the same as in the above-mentioned normal discharge. In particular, at this low discharge time, on the condition that the winnings to the winning opening 511 of the variable winning device 5 are stored in the storage section of the control means (not shown), the "H" of the switch sensor 223 (SWc) is set.
” (high) limit solenoid 9 in synchronization with the level.
2 becomes rLJ (low) level and becomes demagnetized,
The locking claw 9 at the tip of the flow prevention lever 93 is inserted into the edge case 77.
3a enters, and only some of the prize balls (for example, 7 balls) in the marriage case 77 can be ejected. Then, in this state, the connecting case 77 is tilted by the crank cam 130 to discharge a small amount (e.g., 7 pieces), and the connecting cam 140 rotates once, causing the switch sensor 222 (SWa) to be discharged.
The switch sensor 223 (SW
As the limit solenoid 92 is demagnetized at the rising edge of c), the locking claw 93a at the tip of the falling prevention lever 93 is released from the inside of the tie case 77, and the prize ball is thrown from the guide gutter 73 into the tie case 77. Reserve balls will be replenished. That is, the flow prevention lever 93 is released slightly before the edge case 77 finishes returning as the crank cam 130 rotates.
The locking claw 93a at the tip comes out of the guide gutter 77, and the tie case 77 is quickly replenished with spare balls as prize balls. Then, the continuous sensor 140 rotates once and the detection part 143a of the detection piece 143 detects the switch sensor 222.
(SWs) and its sensor output is “L” (low)
At the falling edge reaching the level, the number of winnings stored in the storage section of the control means (not shown) is counted down by "1". FIG. 45 shows an outline of the procedure for the fraudulent processing carried out by the central control device (not shown) in the central control room.

First, the fraud detection means detects whether the following conditions (1) to (4) are occurring.

■A state in which the detection switch SW4 as the continuous winning detector 550 is continuously on for a certain period of time (for example, 2 seconds) or more This state occurs when a ball is clogged or a ball is caught in the collecting channel 561 of the variable winning device 5. etc. occur.

(2) A state in which the detection switch SW as the number of winning prizes detector 562 is continuously on for a certain period of time (for example, 2 seconds) or more This state occurs due to the same cause as in (2) above.

■A state in which the detection switch SW serving as the number of winning pieces detector 562 is not turned on continuously for a certain period of time or more This state may occur if the connector of the detection switch SW5 serving as the number of winning pieces detector 562 is disconnected or the cord is disconnected. Occurs in some cases. In such a case, there is no restriction on the number of prizes won in each cycle.

■Detection switch SW5 does not occur once within the effective time (for example, 30 seconds + 1.9 seconds) of detection switch SW5 as winning number detector 562A during operation of "Jackpot" or "Offer".
This state occurs when the winning number detector 562 is moved even though the wiring and the like are normal.

This is based on the precondition that there is no way that a single batted ball will win while the variable winning device 5 is open.

■When the variable winning device 4 is open by turning on the solenoids 542, 542, the continuous winning detector 55
0 detection switch SW4 is turned on, and the detection switch SW5 as the winning number detector 562 is not turned on even after 2 seconds from that time. This state occurs when the winning number detector 562 is moved or the variable winning device This occurs when another outlet is opened in the collecting channel frame 560.

If at least one of the states (1) to (2) above is detected by the fraud detection means, it is regarded as fraud and the process moves to the next monitoring process by the fraud removal monitoring means.

In the cases of (1) and (2) above, the illegal removal method is to remove ball jamming, ball biting, etc. In the case of ■, perform maintenance such as disconnection of the cord. In the case of ■, ■, variable prize winning device 5
Examine one ball and repair any defective parts.

The fraud removal monitoring means opens the variable prize winning device 5 by turning off the solenoid 542 (542). ■ Rights generation display section 740, rotating body 750, starting winning device W6, 8
The indicator lamp inside blinks.

② Make the speaker 640 output an illegal sound. (2) Display the return time (this may be displayed on the variable display sections A, B, and C). ■Turn off other lamps, LEDs, etc. After performing such processing, monitoring is performed until all causes of fraud are eliminated.

Then, when all the causes of fraud are eliminated, the return means returns the game to a state where it can be restarted.

FIG. 46 shows a more detailed control procedure for the above fraudulent processing.

First, in routine R400, it is determined whether or not the detection switch SW5 as the prize winning number detector 562 has been continuously turned on for a certain period of time (for example, 2 seconds) or more, and if it has not been continuously turned on for a certain period of time or more, , routine R40
Move to 2. Then, in the routine R402, when the solenoid 542, 542 is turned on and the variable winning device 5 is open, when a ball enters the winning hole 511, the detection switch SW4 as the continuous winning detector 550 is activated. A certain period of time (e.g. 2 seconds) after turning on
Detection switch SW as the winning number detector 562
, is turned on or not.

Then, when it is determined in routine R400 that the detection switch SW5 as the number of winning prizes detector 562 has been turned on continuously for a certain period of time or more, or in routine R402, the solenoids 542, 542 are turned on and the variable prize winning device 5 is activated. The detection switch SWs as the winning number detector 562 is not turned on within a certain period of time after the detection switch SW4 as the continuous winning prize detector 550 is turned on due to a hit ball winning in the winning opening 511 when it is open. When it is determined that this is the case, the routine moves to routine R410, and when it is determined that neither of the above is the case, the routine moves to routine R404.

In routine R410, “jackpot” or “offer”
If it is determined that it is not occurring, the process moves to routine R412, and if it is determined that it is occurring, the process moves to routine R426, and in either case, the game process is interrupted there.

In the routine R404, it is determined whether the detection switch SW as the continuous winning detector 550 is continuously turned on for a certain period of time (for example, 2 seconds) or more, and if it is turned on, the process moves to routine R412, If not, the process moves to routine R406.

In routine R406, it is determined whether or not the detection switch SW5 as the prize winning number detector 562 has been continuously turned on for a certain period of time (for example, 2 seconds) or more. If not, the process moves to routine R408.

In the routine R408, the detection switch SW4 as the continuous winning detector 550 is activated during the operation of "big hit" or "medium hit".
It is determined whether or not the button has not been turned on even once, and if it has not been turned on, the process moves to routine R412, and if it has turned on, it is assumed that there is no fraud and the process moves directly to the game process.

When the game processing is interrupted by transitioning from routine R40O-R408 to routine R412, the solenoid 54
2,542 is turned off to return the variable prize winning device 5 to the closed state, and in the next routine R416, the right occurrence display section 740, the rotating body 750, the display lamps in the starting winning device W6, 8, etc. are made to blink. , the process moves to routine R418. Then, in routine R418, the speaker 640 outputs a false sound, and then the routine proceeds to routine R420, in which other lamps, LEDs, etc. are turned off. Furthermore, in the next routine R412, the routine waits until all the causes of fraud have been removed, and then proceeds to routine R424, where processing is performed to return to a state in which the game can be played, and then the game processing is resumed.

On the other hand, from routine R400 or R402 to routine R4
When the game processing is interrupted by proceeding to routine R426 via step 10, the variable winning device 5 is returned to the closed state by turning off the solenoids 542, 542 in the next routine R426, and the fraud display lamp is turned off in the next routine R430. (not shown), then routine R.
432. Then, after outputting an illegal sound from the speaker 640 in routine R432, routine R434
to turn off other lamps, LEDs, etc. Furthermore, in the next routine R436, the process waits until all the causes of fraud have been removed, and then moves to routine R438 for a predetermined period of time (
For example, a timer is set for 20 seconds), and in the next routine R440, the timer subtraction is displayed (the display section is not shown), and the process then proceeds to the next routine R442.

Then, in routine R442, the routine R continues until the timer set in routine R438 times up.
Return to 440, time up, then routine R44
4, the timer is reset, and the next routine R446 performs processing to return to a state in which the game can be played, and then shifts to game processing again.

Variable display parts A and B of variable display device 4 in this embodiment
, C may have the following variations in computer-controlled display.

■For example, as shown in FIG. 47(A), the variable display section A
, B, C are displayed in a row (for example, r7, 7, 7
J) and when the colors are the same and a "jackpot" occurs, one of the variable display sections A, B, and C (variable display section B in this embodiment) displays the number of times the cycle continues. .

That is, the numeric displays on the variable display sections A, B, and C are arranged in a row (for example, r7, 7, 7J) and have the same color.
After a "jackpot" occurs and, for example, a fanfare announcing the occurrence of the "jackpot" ends, the variable display section B is set to display "1" and the variable display sections A and C are set to "-" (bar). By changing the display to r-1-J, it is notified that the first cycle is being performed.

Then, the cycle ends when the open time of one cycle ends or the number of winning balls hit into the variable winning device 5 during that cycle is counted to 10, and the continuation condition is met before the end of the cycle. If so, the display on variable display section B changes from "1" to "2" almost at the same time as the start of the second cycle, and the display on variable display sections A, B, and C becomes r-2-J. The display continues until the end of the cycle. By displaying this, it is notified that the second cycle is being performed.

Hereinafter, provided that the continuation conditions are met when each cycle ends, the display will be updated to the next cycle and the display on variable display section B will also be updated as shown in (1) to (9) in the same figure. , the number of the updated cycle is clearly displayed as a number on the variable display section B.

When the 9th cycle ends and the 10th cycle begins, the variable display sections A, B, and C will once again display the numbers in the rows when a "jackpot" occurs (for example, r7, 7,
7J) to return to the same color display to notify that this is the final cycle of the "jackpot". However, the display of this final cycle is not limited to the display of matching numbers when a "jackpot" occurs, and may be displayed in any manner as long as the player knows that it is the final cycle.

When updating the numerical display of the variable display section B as described above, the transition of the numerical display is shown in (0) in FIG. 47(B).
) to (6) may be scrolled from top to bottom to increase interest. This scrolling display is not limited to displaying the number of continuations, but may be performed during normal variable display.

■Also, for example, as shown in Fig. 47 (C), the numeric displays on the variable display sections A, B, and C become matched numeric displays (for example, r3, 3, 3''), resulting in a ``big win''. When a "return" occurs, the variable display sections A, B, and C are made to display the number of continuations and the number of winnings in the variable winning device S during each cycle as follows.

In other words, the numeric displays on the variable display sections A, B, and C become consecutive numeric displays (for example, r3, 3, 3J), a "jackpot" occurs, and, for example, a fanfare announcing the occurrence of the "jackpot" ends. After that, for example, the variable display section A displays a number indicating which cycle is being executed, and the variable display section C displays the number of winnings in the variable winning device 5 during that cycle. and a bar is displayed on the variable display section B.

Then, the display on the variable display section A is updated every time the cycle is updated, and the display on the variable display section C is displayed in steps (1) to (9) in the figure each time a winning of a ball hit to the variable winning device 5 is detected. The information is updated (up to a maximum of 9) as shown in the following steps.

When changing the number of continuations and the number of prizes won on the variable display sections A, B, and C when updating the cycle, for example, the 47th
As shown in (0) to (3) of Figure (d) following 1@, the displays on the variable display sections A, B, and C shift to the right one frame at a time and disappear, and a new display appears from the left. The display update may be completed in three stages. By doing so, the cycle updates can be made clear.

In this embodiment, as described above, the first starting winning device 6
, 6, when a hit ball wins a prize, the variable display sections A, B, and C of the variable display device 4 randomly change not only the numerical display but also the color at twice the speed of the numerical display. When a ball hits a prize in the device 8, the display on the variable display sections A, B, and C of the variable display device 4 is kept in one color and only the numerical display changes, and as a result of the stoppage, the variable display sections A, B, and C are changed. A "jackpot" game is generated when the numbers C are displayed in the same row and in the same color, so it is not caused by winning in either starting winning device 6 or 8. The probability of occurrence of a "jackpot" as a result of the operation of the variable display device 4 differs depending on the presence of the variable display device 4, and the pachinko game becomes even more interesting for the player when a "jackpot" occurs. In addition, in the case of this embodiment, a variable display device 4 that can change the emitted light color of the display parts A, B, and C is used, and if it is due to winning in the first winning device 6, the color (emitted light color) is changed. While the second winning device 8
Since the color remains the same and does not change when it depends on winning a prize, the pachinko game machine becomes easy to visually confirm which "jackpot" probability of occurrence the display is currently changing. In addition, although the amount of profit that a player can earn will be lower than when playing a game with a "jackpot," the cycle can be continued even if the player receives an "offer" by satisfying the conditions for continuation. It is possible to enhance the interest of the game by providing technical intervention to satisfy the conditions or by giving the player a sense of tension as to whether or not he or she can continue the game. In addition, since the amount of profit that a player can obtain when playing a ``Medium Offer'' game is kept smaller than when playing a ``Jackpot'' game, the variable prize winning device 5 is opened when playing a ``Medium Offer'' game. Even if the cycle is allowed to continue, it is possible to balance the profits between the game parlor and the players.

In the above embodiment, the variable display sections A, B, and C of the variable display device 4 are used as means for varying the probability of a "jackpot" depending on which starting winning device 6 or 8 the winning is caused by. Although this is carried out based on the presence or absence of a change in the emitted light color, any means may be used, such as internal control of the computer, without using the emitted color.

In addition, the basic display other than the color of variable display parts A, B, and C is changed to 7.
Although we used a segment-type number display, any type of display may be used, such as a dot display or a display other than numbers (for example, symbols), and the number of variable display sections may be reduced to three. There is no limit, and any number may be used.

In addition, in the above embodiment, the opening time of the variable winning device 5 and the winning opening 511 per cycle during the "offer" game are
By making the number of prize balls that can be entered into the winning hole, the number of times that the cycle can be continued, and the number of prize balls ejected per time for winning into the winning hole 511 all smaller than when playing a "jackpot" game, the "offer" By making the profit that a player receives when playing a "big hit" game smaller than when playing a "big hit" game, it is possible to maintain a balance of profits between the game parlor and the player even if the cycle of "Nakayoshi-ri" games continues. However, as long as we can balance the interests of both parties as a whole, the opening time of the variable winning device 5 per cycle, the number of winnings that can be entered into the winning opening 511, and the number of times that the cycle can be continued , it may be set in any way such as limiting only a part of the number of prize balls ejected per time for winning into the prize opening 511.
When playing the "Nakayoshiri" game, the guide members 514, 514 of the variable prize winning device 5 are not opened, and the "Nakayoshiri" is played.
Starting winning device 6゜6 and variable winning device 5 during gaming
By suppressing the probability of winning a prize in the winning hole 511 to be lower than when playing a jackpot, and by suppressing the probability of continuation of the cycle when playing a ``Nakayoshiri'' game to a lower level than when playing a ``Jackpot'' game, the ``Nakayoshiri'' The profit gained by the player when playing the game is reduced, but "Nakayoshiri"
The opening time of the variable winning device 5 per cycle during the game, the number of winning balls that can be entered into the winning hole 511, the number of times that the cycle can be continued, the number of prize balls discharged per time for winning into the winning hole 511, etc. As long as the balance between the profits of the player and the gaming parlor can be achieved by keeping part or all of the price low, the guide members 514, 514 can be opened in the same way as when playing a "big hit" game when playing a "medium hit" game. It may be possible to do so.

In addition, depending on which starting winning device 6 or 8 the variable display device 4 is activated due to a winning, not only the probability of occurrence of a "jackpot" but also the probability of occurrence of a "mid-win" can be changed. good.

Further, the variable display device 4 is not limited to an electrically variable display device, and a rotating drum type device may also be used.

In addition, the variable prize winning device 5 includes an opening/closing door 513 and a guide member 514.
, 514, and by opening them when a "jackpot" or "mid offer" occurs, the variable winning device 5
Although we have explained the method that makes it easier for the ball to enter the winning hole 511, the invention is not limited to this, but any method that can increase the probability of winning when a "jackpot" or "mid-win" occurs will be considered. The variable display device 4 and the variable prize winning device 5 may be integrated.

In addition, all combinations of displays other than those that result in a "big hit" or a "pa offer" are considered "missing the pa", but other than that, "mid hit"
Any number of different gaming states may be created, such as generating a "small island" that gives a profit state that is less than in a normal game but more than in a normal game.

(Second Embodiment) In the first embodiment, which starting winning device 6 or 8
By simply changing the probability of occurrence of a "big hit" or "mid offer" depending on whether or not the variable display device 4 is activated by winning a prize, there is no distinction between the game content of the "big hit" or "mid offer" that occurs. Instead, they were treated the same way. However, in this embodiment, not only the probability of occurrence but also the "jackpot" and "
The game content of "medium hit" is also differentiated.

The details will be explained below, but the pachinko game machine in this embodiment has almost the same configuration as the pachinko game machine in the first embodiment, and the pachinko game machine in this embodiment has approximately the same configuration as the pachinko machine in the first embodiment, and the Since only the game contents of "Jackpot" and "Nakayoshi Ri" and the control relationship that changes the number of prize balls ejected are different, duplicate explanations will be avoided as much as possible, and the drawings and symbols used in the first embodiment will also be used. The different control parts will be explained below.

When a prize is won in the first starting winning device 6, the variable display device 4 is activated and the probability of occurrence is low, such as a "jackpot" or "medium offer".
``Jackpot'' and ``Medium Offer'' game contents when a ``Jackpot'' or ``Medium Offer'' occurs, and a ``Jackpot'' when a prize is won in the second starting winning device 8 and the variable display device 4 is activated and the probability of occurrence is high.
We will explain the game contents of ``Jackpot'' and ``Nakayoshi-ri'' when ``Nakayoshi-ri'' or ``Nakayoshi-ri'' occurs.

(1) Variable display sections A and B as a result of the operation of the variable display device 4 due to a winning in the first starting winning device 6.

The numerical display of C is in a row (rl, 1.IJ, "2゜2.2
J, etc.) and the same color and a "Jackpot A +1" occurs, the probability of occurrence of "Jackpot A II game content In this case, Jackpot" is the lowest at 1/400, so A game state of "Jackpot A" that can give the player the most profit is created. That is, in this "Jackpot A II" game, for example, the same as in the first embodiment,
Not only the opening/closing door 513 of the variable prize winning device 5 but also the guide member 51
4,514 will also be opened. Opening/closing 77% per cycle of this "jackpot" game 513 and guide member 514,
The opening time of 514 is 30 seconds, and the limit number of prizes that can be won is 10. Also, the maximum number of times the cycle can be continued is 1
0 times, the number of prize balls ejected per time for winning a prize is the normal number of balls ejected (for example, 13).

(2) Variable display sections A and B as a result of the operation of the variable display device 4 due to a winning in the first starting winning device 6.

The numerical display of C is in a row (rl, 1.1”, “2゜2.2”
'', etc.), and the colors are uneven and ``Offer A'' occurs, the game details of ``Offer A II'' In this case, the probability of occurrence of ``Offer A'' is 3/4゜O and 2.
Since it is the lowest, a gaming state of "offer A" is created which can give the player the second largest profit. That is, in the game of this pa offer Alt, for example, not only the opening/closing door 513 of the variable prize winning device 5 but also the guide member 514° 514 is opened. ``Offer A''
The opening time of the opening/closing door 513 and the guide member 514° 514 per cycle of the game ' is 10 seconds, and the limit number of prizes that can be won is five. Further, the maximum number of times the cycle can be continued is 5 times, and the number of prize balls ejected per time for winning a prize is all the normal number of balls ejected (for example, 13).

(3) Variable display sections A and B as a result of the operation of the variable display device 4 due to a winning in the second starting winning device 6.

The numerical display of C is in a row (rl, 1.IJ, "2゜2.2
” etc.) and the same color and the “Jackpot B II” occurs. Game details of “Jackpot B II” In this case, the probability of occurrence of “Jackpot B 71” is 1/100 and the above (2
) is higher than the probability of occurrence of offer A II, so that a gaming state of jackpot B IT that can give the third-largest profit, which is smaller than that of offer A II, is created. It has become. That is, this ゛1
In the jackpot B II game, for example, only the opening/closing door 513 of the variable winning device 5 is opened, and the guide members 514, 514
is not allowed to be opened. This “Jackpot B II
The opening time of the opening/closing door 513 per cycle of the game is 15 seconds, and the limit number of prizes that can be won is five.

In addition, the maximum number of times that the cycle can be continued is 5 times, and the number of prize balls discharged per time for winning a prize is small. This is done by discharging (for example, 7 balls), and the discharging of prize balls per time for other winning areas is carried out by normal discharging (for example, 13 balls).

(4) Variable display sections A and B as a result of the operation of the variable display device 4 due to a winning in the second starting winning device 6.

A and B of C are in a row, and only C is different (rl, 1.XJ, r2, 2.XJ, etc.).

What happens when “medium hit B II occurs”
Game details of offer B II In this case, the probability of occurrence of offer B II is the highest at 9/100, so the profit that can be given to the player is correspondingly small, and the "jackpot B" in (3) above A gaming state of "Offer BIT" is created which can give the fourth-largest profit, which is less than in II. That is, in this "Mid-win B II game," for example, only the opening/closing door 513 of the variable prize winning device 5 is opened, and the guide members 514, 514 are not opened.
The opening time of the opening/closing door 513 per cycle of the offer B II game is 5 seconds, and the limit number of prizes that can be won is three. In addition, the maximum number of times that the cycle can be continued is 3 times, and the number of prize balls discharged per time for winning a prize is as follows: This is done by discharging a small number of balls (for example, 7 balls), and for the other winning areas, the prize balls for each time are normally discharged (for example, 13 balls).

Of the game processing in this embodiment, the starting winning area 6
, 6.8 is the same as that described in the first embodiment using FIG. 39, so the operation process of the variable display device 4 and the determination of the operation result are different from the first embodiment. An example of a process control procedure will be described.

FIG. 48 shows an example of the control procedure of the operation process of the variable display device 4 and the determination process of the operation result among the game processes in this embodiment.

In the control procedure shown in FIG. 48 in this embodiment, the probability of occurrence of a 1'jackpot" or "offer" is set depending on which starting prize winning device 6 or 8 the batted ball has won when the game process is started. Routines R450 to R478 as control procedures in which the variable display device 4 is operated for a predetermined period and then stopped under a set probability and the operation time setting timer of the variable display device 4 is reset are the fourth routines in the first embodiment.
Since this routine is similar to routines R50 to R78 as the control procedure in FIG.

After variable display sections A, B, and C are stopped, routine R48
0, the operation of the variable display device 4 is performed by the probability generators A and B.
It is determined which of these is based, and when it is determined that it is based on the probability generation section A, the process moves to routine R482, and on the other hand, when it is determined that it is based on the probability generation section B, the process moves to routine R484. do.

In the routine R482, the determining means A determines whether the operation result of the variable display device 4 is in a display mode that generates a "jackpot" or a "pax offer", and changes the display mode to a display mode that generates a "jackpot". , the generated "jackpot" is regarded as "jackpot A II", and when the display mode is such that a "medium hit" occurs, the generated "offer" is regarded as "medium hit A 41", and that If it is determined that the display mode is not in any of the display modes, it is determined as "missing".

On the other hand, in routine R484, determining means B determines whether the operation result of the variable display device 4 is in a display mode that generates a "jackpot" or an "offer", and generates a "jackpot". When it is determined that the display mode is correct, the generated "jackpot" is classified as "jackpot B".
11, and when it is determined that the display mode is such that an “offer” is generated, the generated “medium hit” is
It is determined that it is a medium hit B II, and when it is determined that it is not in any of the display modes, it is determined that it is a "miss".

As a result, ``Jackpot A'', ``Jackpot Bn, u Medium Hit A''
When each win of ``,'' offer B II occurs, the above-mentioned four types of game contents for each win are executed by the accessory control device.

The pachinko game machine in this embodiment, as described above,
Whether the variable display device 4 is activated is the starting winning device 6 or 8.
Not only does the probability of occurrence of a ``jackpot'' or ``offer'' differ depending on whether it is due to winning, but also the probability of the ``jackpot'' or ``offer'' that occurred varies depending on the difference in the probability of occurrence. By varying the game content of ``, the game content during the game of ``winning'' that occurs as a result of the operation of the variable display device 4 can be diversified, thereby further deepening the interest in the game. There is room for technological intervention, such as determining whether it is more advantageous to aim at the starting winning device 6 or 8, and aiming at the more advantageous one, making the game more enjoyable.In addition, when winning with a high probability of occurrence, In contrast, the player can reduce the profit that the player can get for each hit, and increase the profit that the player can get for each hit with a low probability of occurrence. Overall, the profits of players and gaming parlors are balanced.

In addition, in the above configuration, for example, while it is easy to set winnings to the starting winning device B, it may be set to be difficult to winning winnings to the starting winning device A.

In addition, in the above explanation, there are two types of probability of occurrence of "jackpot" and "mid-offer", and the winning game contents are performed according to the respective occurrence probabilities. The number of types of probabilities of occurrence of ``medium offers'' may be the same as the number of starting winning devices, and the contents of the winning game may be further diversified according to the respective probabilities of occurrence.

In addition, in the above explanation, "Jackpot A II, It Jackpot B"', "Offer A ++, 11 Medium Hit B"
The presence or absence of opening and closing of the guide member 514 of the variable prize winning device 5 in each game of u, as well as the opening time of the opening/closing door 513 and the guide members 514, 514 per cycle,
The limit number of winning balls, the maximum number of times the cycle can be continued, the number of prize balls ejected per winning ball, etc. are specifically shown using numerical values, etc., but without being limited to these, In contrast, the player can reduce the profit that the player can get for each hit, and increase the profit that the player can get for each hit with a low probability of occurrence. In this way, it is sufficient that the profits of the players and the gaming parlor can be balanced as a whole.

(Third Embodiment) In the first and second embodiments described above, the probability of occurrence of a "jackpot" or "offer" is high or low depending on which starting winning device wins and the variable display device is activated. The winning number is fixedly determined, but in this embodiment, a "jackpot" or "offer" is generated depending on the winning timing of the starting winning device, or by playing one game based on the winning and the result of the game. Changed the probability.

The details will be explained below, but the pachinko game machine in this embodiment has almost the same configuration as the pachinko game machine described as the first embodiment, and one prize is awarded based on the winning timing to the starting winning device or the winning. The only difference is in the structure and control relationship that allows the game to be played and changes the probability of a "jackpot" or "offer" depending on the game result. Therefore, redundant explanations will be avoided as much as possible, and drawings and symbols will also be used in the first place. Different configurations and control parts will be explained using drawings and symbols in the embodiments.

In addition, as a result of the normal playing method and the operation of the variable display device 4 in the pachinko game machine of this embodiment, a "big hit",
The display mode and continuation conditions of the variable display sections A, B, and C that generate the "offer" are the same as in the first embodiment, so the display is fixed by winning the starting winning device, and the fixed display The structure includes a variable probability display section that changes the probability of occurrence of a "jackpot" or "offer" as a result of the operation of the variable display device 4 according to the operation result of the variable probability display section, and the variable display device 4 according to the operation result of the variable probability display section. We will explain the control relationship that changes the probability of occurrence of a "jackpot" or a pa offer.

In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 49, in the lower part of the gaming area 2, there is a starting winning device 8A with a fixed probability of occurrence of a "big hit" or a "medium offer" and a starting winning device 6 with a variable probability type.
B and 6C are installed, and a variable probability game device 68 is installed in the two left and right starting winning devices 6B and 6G.

The variable display section of this variable probability game device 68 is, for example, a 7-segment type variable display, which is constantly changing, and when a ball hits the starting winning device 6B or 6C, the numerical display on the variable display section is displayed for a predetermined period of time (e.g. , 1 second).

For example, the number displayed on the variable display when it stops is “7”.
'', the display in the winning memory display sections 411e to 411f of the variable display device 4 (in this embodiment, a pair of red and green lamps are installed in each of the winning memory display sections 4110 to 411h). One additional green lamp is lit in the order of A, 口, C, and 2, and on the other hand, when the number "7" is reached, the winning memory display section 4 of the variable display device 4 is lit.
One additional red lamp from 118 to 411h is lit in the order of A, 口, C, and 2. In addition, when a batted ball wins a prize in the starting winning device 8A, the winning memory display section 4110
~The green lamp in 411h is 1 in the order of A, Mouth, Ha, and 2.
One additional light will be lit.

Then, when the variable display device 4 is activated based on the lighting of the green lamps in the winning memory display sections 411e to 411h, the variable display sections A and B are activated.

C not only displays numbers but also colors (emission colors) in each display section A,
It is randomly changed for a predetermined time for each of B and C. Therefore,
The probability of occurrence of a 1' jackpot at this time is the 1' jackpot in the first embodiment.
The winning amount will be low (for example, 1/400) in the same way as when winning in the starting winning device 6.

On the other hand, when the variable display device 4 is operated based on the lighting of the red lamps in the winning memory display sections 411e to 411h, the colors (emission colors) of the variable display sections A, B, and C are -
While the color remains the same, only the numerical display changes randomly for a predetermined period of time. Therefore, the probability of occurrence of the "jackpot" at this time is high (for example, 1/100) as in the case of winning in the second starting winning device 6 in the first embodiment.

FIG. 50 shows an example of the storage processing control procedure for winnings to the starting winning devices 8A, 6B, and 6C among the game processing (performed by the accessory control device 610) in this embodiment.

First, in routine R500, it is determined whether or not the hit ball has won a prize in the starting winning device 6B. If the ball has not won, the process moves to routine R502, and if it has won, the process moves to routine R50.
Move to 6.

In routine R502, it is determined whether or not the hit ball has won a prize in the starting prize winning device 6C. If the ball has not won, the process moves to routine R504, and if it has won, the process moves to routine R506.

In routine R504, it is determined whether the hit ball has won a prize in the starting prize winning device 6C, and if it has not won a prize, routine R504 is performed.
The process returns to step 500, and if a prize is won, the process proceeds to routine R512.

On the other hand, when transitioning from routine R500 or R502 to routine R506 as described above, the variable probability game device 6
8 display change (activation) for a certain period of time (for example, 1 second)
After stopping, the process moves to routine R508.

In routine R508, the stopped numerical display is "
If it is not "7", the routine goes to routine R512; if it is "7", the routine goes to routine R510.

In routine R510, the starting winning device 8A.

A ball hit during 6B and 6C has not been processed (variable display device 4)
It is determined whether or not the memory counter that stores the number of "N is not activated" is greater than or equal to "N" (memory limit number), and if it is greater than or equal to "N", the process returns to routine R500 and "N '', the routine proceeds to routine R514, increments the special bonus counter by 1, and then proceeds to routine R516.

On the other hand, when transitioning from routine R504 or R508 to routine R512 as described above, the memory counter is "N".
It is determined whether or not the value is equal to or greater than "rNJ", and if it is equal to or greater than rNJ, the process returns to routine R500, and if it is not equal to or greater than "N", the process proceeds to routine R516.

As mentioned above, when the routine moves from routine R512 or R514 to routine R516, the memory counter is counted up by "1" and then the routine returns to routine R500.

By repeating the loop of routines R50O-R516 in this manner, winnings are stored in the starting winning devices 8A, 6B, and 6C.

FIG. 51 shows an example of the operation process of the variable display device 4 and the determination process of the operation result in this embodiment.

First, in routine R550, the starting winning devices 8A, 6A,
After waiting until a hit ball hits one of 6B and there is an unprocessed ball, the routine moves to R552.

In routine R552, it is determined whether the special bonus counter is greater than "0", in other words, it is determined whether the special bonus counter is greater than "0" or not, in other words, it is determined whether the special bonus counter
Or, the display of the stop result of the variable probability game device 68 of 6C is “
7", the variable display device 4 hits the jackpot.
It is determined whether there is something that should increase the probability of occurrence, and if there is, the operation of the variable display device 4 is set to a normal probability of occurrence (for example,
1/400), and on the other hand, routine R554 is executed to cause the variable display device 4 to operate with a special probability of occurrence (for example, 1/100).
560.

When proceeding to the routine R554 to perform the game with the normal probability of occurrence (for example, 1/400), after displaying the normal probability (for example, the right generation display section 414, the rotating body 750, the variable winning device 5, the starting winning device The process moves to routine R556 (flashing the lamps in numbers 6 and 8), and the probability generator A sets the probability of occurrence of 1' jackpot to 1/400. , C is set so that not only the number display but also the color (red and green) changes at twice the speed of the number display change (changes twice to green and red for one number display variable prize winning device). Then, in the next routine R558, the variable display sections A, B, and C of the variable display device 4 start displaying numbers and randomly changing colors, and then the routine moves to routine R568.

On the other hand, as described above, routines R552 to R56
When the number shifts to 0, a special bonus display (display indicating that the probability of a "jackpot" occurring increases), for example, the rights generation display section 4141, the rotating body 750, the variable winning device 5, the lamp in the starting winning device M6, 8, and the specific game display. Lamp 25.2
5), then the routine moves to routine R562 and the special bonus counter is counted down by "1". Then, the process moves to routine R564 and the probability generation unit B
Set the probability of occurrence of "Pa Jackpot" to 1/100.In other words, set the variable display parts A, B, and C of the variable display device 4 so that the color remains the same (for example, green) and only the numerical display changes. Then, in the next routine R566, only the numerical displays of the variable display sections A, B, and C of the variable display device 4 start to change randomly, and then the routine moves to routine R568.

From the routine R558 or R566 to the routine R56
8, the memory counter is counted down by 1 and then the routine R570 is started where a timer is set to determine the operating time of the variable display device 4 (the set time is, for example, 6
seconds), and then continue routine R57.
2. Move to R574.

Then, in routines R572 and R574, wait until the set time of the timer (for example, 6 seconds) has elapsed or the variable time shortening switch 105 is pressed, and then routine R57
The process moves to step 6 to reset the timer, and then moves to routine R578.

However, when the routine moves to R576, the variable display device 4
Variable display parts A and B as a result of the operation.

A process for determining the display mode of C is performed.

As a result of the determination, if the result is a "jackpot", it is processed as "jackpot processing", if it is a "9 hit", it is processed as "medium hit processing", and in other cases, it is processed as "miss". Migrate each.

The processing of these "jackpot" and "mid-win" is not differentiated based on the probability of occurrence, and is the same as the processing procedure explained in the first embodiment using Figs. 41 and 42, so the explanation thereof will be omitted. .

In addition, in the above description, the display of the variable probability game device 68 is constantly changed, and the starting prize winning device 6B is used.

The display of the variable probability game device 68 is stopped for a certain period of time when a ball hits a prize during 6C, but the display of the variable probability game device 68 is always stopped and starts from the moment a ball wins a prize during the starting winning device 6B, 6C. It may be made to change randomly for a certain period of time (for example, 1 second).

In addition, in the above description, the variable probability game device 68 is a variable display with changing numbers, and is integrated with the starting winning device, but it is not limited to the starting winning device 6B, 6C.
Any type of game machine may be used as long as it is possible to identify the probability of a "big hit" occurring by winning a prize, or it may be a separate device from the starting prize winning device.

Furthermore, in the above description, there are two starting winning devices that are involved in changing the probability of hitting the jackpot'', but any number of starting winning devices may be used.

The pachinko game machine in this embodiment, as described above,
The winning timing to the starting winning device 6B, 6C, or
Based on the winnings, the variable probability game machine 68 plays one game, and the probability of occurrence of a jackpot or a mid-year win is varied according to the game result, thereby diversifying the game content and making it more enjoyable. This will further enhance the interest in the game.In addition, the starting winning devices 6B, 6C
By winning a prize, the game played by the variable probability game device 68 and the game played by the variable display device 4 are played in stages, increasing the player's interest in playing the game.

In addition, in the above embodiment, the starting winning devices 6A and 6B.

Among those that have won 6C and are unprocessed (the variable display device 4 is not yet activated), the variable probability game device 6
As a result of the operation in step 8, the prize memory display sections 411e to 411h were made to light up in red to indicate that the probability of right occurrence should be high, and the ones that should have a normal probability be displayed to be lit in green to distinguish them. A digital display (not shown) is provided near 22a or 22b, and the digital display displays all unprocessed numbers in numbers, and among them, only those that should have a higher probability of winning are displayed in the winning memory display section 411e to 411e.
The light may be displayed at 11h.

(Fourth Embodiment) In this embodiment, similarly to the third embodiment, one game is played based on the winning timing to the starting winning device, or the winning, and depending on the game result. , the probability of occurrence of a ``big hit'' or ``medium hit'' has been changed.

However, with regard to the processing details for "pa jackpot" and "medium hit", in the case of the third embodiment described above, "jackpot" is executed as in the first embodiment.
In contrast to the previous example, the difference was not made based on the probability of occurrence of "middle layer" or "middle layer", but in this embodiment, the difference was made in accordance with the probability of occurrence of these, in the same way as in the second embodiment.

The details will be explained below, but the pachinko game machine in this embodiment has almost the same configuration as the pachinko game machine explained as the first embodiment above, and one game is made based on the timing to the start winning device or the winning. A configuration and control relationship in which the probability of occurrence of a ``jackpot'' or ``medium tier'' is changed according to the game result, and a game of ``jackpot'' or ``medium tier'' depending on the probability of occurrence. The only difference is that the control is performed so as to distinguish between the contents.Also, the timing of winning a prize in the starting prize winning device is different from the first embodiment, or one game is played based on the prize winning, and the game is different from that of the first embodiment. The configuration and control relationship for changing the probability of occurrence of a ``jackpot'' or a pa offer depending on the result are the same as in the third embodiment, and the ``jackpot''
The control relationship for distinguishing the game contents of "jackpot" and "mid-range win" according to the probability of occurrence of "mid-range win" and "mid-range win" is the same as in the second embodiment.

That is, the pachinko game machine in this embodiment is the pachinko game machine in the first embodiment with the configuration of the third embodiment in which the probability of occurrence of a "jackpot" or "medium hit" is changed, and the "
It has a unique configuration in that it incorporates the configuration of the second embodiment in which the game content of ``jackpot'' and ``mid-level win'' is differentiated according to the probability of occurrence of ``jackpot'' and ``mid-level win''. Hereinafter, the unique constituent parts will be explained using the drawings, explanatory phrases, symbols, etc. of the first to third embodiments.

In the pachinko game machine in this embodiment.

As explained in the third embodiment, as shown in FIG. 49, at the bottom of the gaming area 2, there is a starting winning device 8A with a fixed probability of occurrence of a "jackpot" or a "medium offer" and a starting winning device with a variable probability. Devices 6B and 6C are installed, and a variable probability game machine 68 is installed in the two left and right starting winning devices 6B and 6C.

The variable display section of this variable probability game device 68 is, for example, a 7-segment type variable display, which always changes randomly, and when a ball hits the starting prize winning device 6B or 6C, the numerical display on the variable display section is displayed for a predetermined period of time. (e.g. 1 second)
It is set to be stopped.

When the number displayed on the variable display section at the time of the stop becomes a number other than a specific number (for example, "7"), the winning memory display sections 411e to 411h (in this embodiment, each winning memory display section 411e to 411h of the variable display device 4) A pair of red lamps and a pair of green lamps are installed in each of the display sections 411e to 411h), and one additional green lamp is lit in the order of A, H, C, and II.

Also, when a batted ball wins a prize in the fixed probability starting winning device 8A, one green lamp in the winning memory display section 411e to 411h is additionally lit for I'lJt of A, 口, C, and 2. . On the other hand, when the variable probability game device 68 is stopped, the number displayed on the variable display section is a specific number (for example, "7").
”), the winning memory 411 of the variable display device 4 is displayed.
One additional red lamp from e to 411h is lit in the order of A, 口, C, and 2.

And the winning memories 411e to 411h (a).

3) When the variable display device 4 is activated based on the lighting of the green lamp inside, the variable display parts A, B, C
Not only the number display but also the color (emission color) is displayed on each display section A and B.
, C randomly for a predetermined period of time. In that case,
The color changes (red and green) alternate at twice the speed of the numeric display changes. Therefore, the probability of occurrence of a "jackpot" at this time is low (for example, 1/400) as in the case of winning in the first starting winning device 6 in the first embodiment.

On the other hand, winning memory 411e to 411h (a, mouth, ha, two)
When the variable display device 4 is activated based on the lighting of the red lamp inside, the variable display section A.

For B and C, the color (emission color) remains the same (for example, green), and only the numerical display is randomly changed for a predetermined period of time. Therefore, the probability of occurrence of "Pa Jackpot" at this time is high (for example, 1/100) as in the case of winning in the second starting winning device 8 in the first embodiment.

When a "big hit" or "medium hit" occurs as a result of the operation of the variable display device 4, the probability of occurrence of the "jackpot" or "medium hit" is determined as in the second embodiment. The game contents of "Mid-hit" are different.

In other words, the lower probability of occurrence (the probability of hitting the jackpot is 1/
400, the probability of occurrence of a "medium hit" is 3/400), and the jackpots II and II medium offer that occur under the conditions are respectively defined as "jackpot A II and II medium offer A II", while the higher probability of occurrence (" The probability of hitting the jackpot is 1/100.
The probability of occurrence of "medium hit" is 9/100), and "jackpot 11.
It is referred to as I-in-proposal B'''.

Then, the ``jackpot A 11'', 11 medium hit A that occurred
″.

``Jackpot BII, II Medium Offer B'''' As in the second embodiment, for a hit with a high probability of occurrence, the profit that the player can earn for each hit is reduced, and the probability of occurrence is reduced. When the number of winnings is low, the profit that the player can obtain for each winning is increased. For example, in the second embodiment (1) to (4)
) The game contents shall be the same as those specified in each of the above.

FIG. 52 shows an example of a procedure for operating the variable display device 4 and determining the result of the operation in this embodiment.

Which starting winning device 8A, 6B, 6G won the prize in the control procedure of FIG. 52 in this embodiment, or starting winning device! The probability of occurrence of a "jackpot" or "middle hit" is set depending on what happens to the stop display as a result of the operation of the variable probability game machine 68 due to winnings in 6B and 6C, and the variable display device 4 is displayed under the set probability. Routine R65 as a control procedure that is activated for a predetermined period and then stopped until the activation time setting timer of the variable display device 4 is reset.
0 to R678 are the same as the routines R55O to R578 as the control procedure in FIG. 51 in the third embodiment.

Further, the routine R680 and subsequent steps shown in FIG. 52 are the routine R48 as the control procedure of FIG. 48 in the second embodiment.
Same as 0 or less.

The pachinko game machine in this embodiment, as described above,
One game is played based on the winning timing of a starting winning device or the winning, and the probability of occurrence of a "jackpot" or "medium winning" is changed according to the game result, and the changed probability of occurrence is changed. occurred under”
Since we decided to change the game content of "Jackpot" and "Nakamawari" depending on the probability of occurrence, the change in the probability of winning the right and the game content according to the probability of occurrence combine to change the game content. The game is diverse and varied, which increases the player's interest in playing the game, and furthermore, the profit balance between the player and the game parlor can be maintained.

[Effect of the invention] .

As described above, the pachinko game machine according to the present invention includes, in the gaming area, a starting prize winning device, a variable display device whose display is changed by being activated by the inflow of a batted ball into the starting winning device, and the variable A variable winning device includes a winning opening that is opened by a driving means as a jackpot based on a specific display mode as a result of stopping the display change of the display device, and a detector that detects the inflow of a batted ball into the starting winning device. In response to a signal from the detector, the variable display device changes its display, detects a specific display mode as a result of the stoppage, and opens the winning opening of the variable winning device for a predetermined period of time, and also under certain conditions. Since the configuration includes a control means for updating the opening cycle for the predetermined period at the bottom,
When the display mode becomes a specific display mode as a result of the operation of the variable display device, a “jackpot” occurs and the winning hole of the variable winning device is not only opened for a predetermined period of time, but also until the opening ends. If certain continuation conditions are met in the meantime, the open cycle will be updated and continued.
As a result, the game becomes highly interesting as the player is given many chances to win prize balls.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

1 to 47 show a first embodiment of a pachinko game machine according to the present invention, among which: Figure 1 is a front view of the pachinko game machine, Figure 2 is a front view of the game board of the pachinko game machine, Figure 3 is a partially exploded front side perspective view of the variable display device, and Figure 4 is an exploded rear view of the variable display device. A side perspective view, FIG. 5 is a longitudinal side view showing the state in which the variable display device is attached to the game board, FIG. 6 is a partial perspective view of the rights generation display section of the variable display device, and FIG. 7 is the right generation display section. FIG. 8 is an explanatory exploded perspective view showing how the spacer is attached to the lead terminal of the specific winning memory display lamp. Figure 9 is a partially exploded perspective view showing the state of the lamp installation of the specific winning memory display lamp to the board, and Figure 10 is a partial vertical cross-sectional view showing the state of the specific winning memory display lamp being mounted to the variable winning device. FIG. 11 is a perspective view of the variable display. Fig. 12 is an exploded perspective view of the variable display device, Fig. 13 is a front view of the main body of the variable display device, and Fig. 14 is an explanatory diagram showing a state in which the direction of a batted ball flowing down the game area is changed by the variable display device. , Fig. 15 is a perspective view of the variable winning device, Fig. 16 is an exploded rear perspective view of the variable winning device, Fig. 17 is a right side view of the variable winning device, Fig. 18 is a plan view of the variable winning device, Figure 19 is a longitudinal side view showing how the variable prize winning device is installed on the game board, Figure 20 is an exploded rear perspective view of the collecting channel frame portion of the variable winning device, and Figure 21 is an exploded perspective view of the side lamp device. Figure 22 is a partial vertical sectional view showing how the cover is attached to the main body of the side lamp device, Figure 23 is an exploded rear perspective view of the starting winning device, and Figure 24 is a rear view showing the configuration of the back side. Fig. 25 is a partial sectional rear view of the back mechanism panel, Fig. 26 is a perspective view showing the configuration of the prize ball ejecting device, Fig. 27 is a perspective view showing the driving force transmission mechanism to the prize ball ejecting device, Fig. 28 Figure 29 is an explanatory diagram showing the configuration of the crank cam and the connecting cam, and Figure 30 (A) shows the crank cam and connecting cam being engaged. , FIG. 30 (B) is an explanatory diagram of the operation showing the initial state before ejecting the prize ball, FIG.
) is when the winning ball processing device and continuous channel lever are in a steady state (
Fig. 31 (B) is an explanatory diagram of the operation showing a state in which the winning ball processing device has been tilted one step while the continuous channel lever remains in the initial state; (C) is an operation explanatory diagram showing the state in which the prize ball processing device is tilted in two stages as the continuous channel lever is tilted. Figure 32 (A) is an operation explanatory diagram showing the state in which the prize ball processing device is tilted in two stages as the continuous channel lever is tilted. An operation explanatory diagram showing the relationship. Figure 32 (B) is an operational explanatory diagram showing the interlocking relationship between the interfloor case and the operating lever that moves it when the prize ball is ejected, and Figure 33 (A) is the interfloor case and the flow prevention lever before the prize ball is ejected. FIG. 33(B) is an explanatory diagram of the operation showing the relationship between the floor case and the flow prevention lever when the prize ball is ejected. Figure 34 is a rear view of the pachinko machine, Figure 35 is a wiring diagram of the pachinko machine, Figure 36 is a control block diagram of the pachinko machine, Figure 37 is a control block diagram of the prize ball ejection motor, FIG. 38 is a flowchart showing the control procedure for monitoring fraud and game processing of the pachinko gaming machine. 39 is a flowchart showing the procedure for storing winnings in the starting winning device in the game processing in routine R12 of FIG. 38 above; FIG. 40 is a variable display of the game processing in routine R12 of FIG. A flowchart showing an example of the control procedure for the operation process of the device and the determination process of the operation result, FIG. 41 is performed by the accessory control device
- A flowchart showing an example of the control procedure for the "Jackpot"game; FIG. 42 is a flowchart showing an example of the control procedure for the "Offer" game performed by the winning combination control device; A flowchart showing an example of the control procedure for the two systems of prize ball ejection processing, Fig. 44 is a timing chart 1 showing the timing when performing the two systems of prize ball ejection processing, and Fig. 45 is a flowchart showing an example of the control procedure for the two systems of prize ball ejection processing. 5 is a flowchart showing an overview of a control procedure for fraudulent processing to be performed. Fig. 46 is a flowchart showing a more detailed control procedure for fraudulent processing; Figs. 47 (A), (B), (C), and (D) are explanatory diagrams showing variations in how to display on the variable display section, respectively; Further, FIG. 48 is a flowchart showing an example of the operation process and the result of the operation of the variable display device of the pachinko game machine in the second embodiment, and FIGS. Fig. 49 is a front view of the game board of a pachinko game machine, Fig. 50 is a flowchart showing the procedure for storing winnings in the starting winning device, and Fig. 51 is a process for operating the variable display device and its operation. 52 is a flowchart showing an example of a control procedure for the process of determining an operation result; and FIG. It is. 2...Game area, 4...Variable display device, 5...
・・Variable prize winning device, 511・・・・ Prize opening, 6 (6A
. 6B), 8 (8A)... Starting prize device, 61° Fig. 5 Fig. 6 Fig. 7 Fig. 11z Fig. 108 Fig. 11 Fig. 15 Fig. 17 Fig. 19 Fig. 21 Fig. 2C Fig. 22 Fig. 23 Figure 27 Figure 29 Figure 30 Al +40 Figure 30 Figure 32 (A) Figure 31 (Sun) Figure 32 (Sun) and 15 Figure 33 CB) Figure 38 Figure 39 Figure 47 (A )

Claims (1)

[Claims] In the gaming area, there is a starting prize winning device, a variable display device that is activated by the inflow of a batted ball into the starting winning device to change the display, and a specific display as a result of stopping the display change of the variable display device. a variable winning device including a winning opening that is opened by a driving means as a jackpot based on the aspect;
a detector that detects the inflow of a batted ball into the starting winning device;
In response to a signal from the detector, the variable display device changes its display, detects a specific display mode as a result of the stoppage, and opens the winning opening of the variable winning device for a predetermined period of time, and under certain conditions. A pachinko game machine comprising a control means for updating the opening cycle of the predetermined period.