JPH02299679A - Pin ball game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To enable game players to be interested in their game by displaying specific identification informations on identification information displaying sections so that a possibility for realizing a specific display state may be generated also on the other effective line when the possibility for realizing the specific display state is generated on one effective line. CONSTITUTION:The opening or closing plate 32 of a variable prize-winning ball device 30 comes to a specific game state when the combination of the identification informations of the identification information displaying section 14 of a variable display device 13 comes to a specific display state, and is set to be released for a specified time, and while the plate 32 is released, it is contrived to receive shot balls falling down to a game area 12. When the balls are prize-won in a specific prize- winning port 33 set in a prize-winning space 31, then the released state can be repeated 10 times at maximum. Besides, When a central identification information displaying section 14d is under variable display and left and right identification information displaying sections 14a-14c, 14e-14g are stopped, and when the identification information of a great hit is displayed on any of the three effective lines of the left and right identification information displaying sections 14a-14c, 14e-14g then the display device on, the effective lines is lit, and a game player is informed of the possibility of the great hit.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION [Industrial Field of Application] The present invention provides a variable display device provided with a plurality of identification information display sections capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information, and the plurality of identification information display sections. a display state determining means for determining a combined display state when the display state is stopped; and a display state determining means indicating that one of the plurality of combinations of identification information display parts is in a specific display state. The present invention relates to a pinball game machine comprising a predetermined value giving means for giving a predetermined value to a player based on the determination output.

[Prior Art] Conventionally, when the display state of a variable display device in which a plurality of identification information display units capable of variably displaying multiple types of identification information are arranged becomes a predetermined specific display state, a predetermined value is given. means,
For example, there are pinball game machines on the market that generate a large number of prize winnings in a short period of time by opening a variable display device in a predetermined manner. In such a pinball game machine, generally a combination of identification information displayed on a plurality (often three) of identification information display units or a combination of specific identification information is used to determine a specific display state. The probability that
is set to a constant value (around 1/200). For this reason,
In order to differentiate it from other pinball game machines of the same type, we have increased the number of combinations of specific identification information that result in specific display states, increasing the apparent probability of appearance, and thereby increasing the player's interest. I was trying to make an example of this.

[Problems to be Solved by the Invention] However, in the above-mentioned pinball game machine, since there is only one effective line of combinations of identification information, it is necessary to increase the number of combinations of specific identification information that result in a specific display state. Although the appearance probability is made to improve the above appearance probability, there is only one combination of specific identification information displayed in the identification information display section, and if the identification information display section is displayed sequentially. Even if one type of specific identification information is displayed in the first and next identification information display areas during the process of stopping, the last identification information displayed is the specific identification information that has already been stopped from among the multiple specific identification information. If the information is not the same, the specific display state cannot be achieved, and there is a problem in that the multiple specific identification information is not effectively used.

This invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned problems, and its purpose is to provide a pinball game machine that can effectively utilize a plurality of specific identification information to further attract the interest of players. It's about doing.

[Means for Solving the Problems] In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, the pinball game machine according to the present invention includes a variable display in which a plurality of identification information display sections capable of variably displaying plural types of identification information are arranged. an apparatus, a display state determining means for determining a combined display state when the plurality of identification information display sections are stopped; and a display state determining means for determining one specific identification information among the plurality of combinations of the identification information display sections. and a predetermined value imparting means for imparting a predetermined value to the player based on a determination output indicating that the combination is a specific display state, wherein the display state determining means comprises: The variable display device is configured to determine a combination display state on a plurality of valid lines set for a combination of identification information display sections, and the variable display device is configured to determine a combination display state on one valid line among the plurality of valid lines. The present invention is characterized in that when there is a possibility that a specific display state is established on at least one other valid line, specific identification information is displayed on the identification information display section so that there is a possibility that a specific display state will also be established on at least one other valid line. That is.

[Function] The combination display state is determined based on the combination of identification information displayed on the identification information display sections located on a plurality of effective lines, and the identification information display sections sequentially stop to display variable display. When there is at least one remaining identification information display part remaining, if there is a possibility that the display state of the stopped identification information display part on one effective line may become a specific display state, the other Specific identification information that can be in a specific display state is also displayed on the identification information display section on at least one effective line. In other words, there are at least two types of possibilities for the specific display state. Therefore, if the display state on each effective line of the identification information display section that stops last stops at at least two types of specific identification information among the plurality of specific identification information, there is a possibility that the display state will become a specific display state. Therefore, the expectations of the players are heightened, and as a result, they can enjoy a great deal of interest in the game.

[Example] Hereinafter, an example of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

Entire structure of pinball game machine First, a pachinko game machine as an example of a pinball game machine to which this embodiment is applied will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine. In the figure, a door holding frame 3 is provided around a frame-shaped front frame 2 of a pachinko game machine 1, and the door holding frame 3 includes glass plates 4a, 4
A glass door frame 4 and a front door plate 5 having a diameter of 1.b (see FIG. 3) are pivotally supported on one side and are attached so as to be openable and closable.

A game board 10 is removably attached to a game board holding frame 50 (see FIG. 2) behind the glass door frame 4 and on the back side of the front frame 2 using a fixing member 51. In addition, on the surface of the front door plate 5, the prize balls that have been ejected are stored.
In addition, a batted ball supply tray 6 for supplying balls one by one is fixed to the firing position of the batted balls. In the internal space on the upstream side of the batted ball supply tray 6,
A speaker 7 is built in as a notification means for generating sound effects related to the game.

A lower part of the front frame 2 is provided with an operation handle 8 that constitutes a part of the ball firing mechanism and a surplus ball tray 9 for storing prize balls that cannot be stored in the ball supply tray 6. There is. Of these, a ball launcher 71 is mounted on the back surface of the front frame 2 so as to correspond to the operation handle 8, as shown in FIG. Ball launcher 7
Reference numeral 1 indicates a ball hitting motor 73 as a drive source, a ball hitting rod 74 that rotates back and forth and bounces a ball by the rotation of the ball hitting motor 73, and a ball hitting rod 74 that is collectively provided on a mounting board 72.
and an interlocking rod 75 that moves up and down in conjunction with the reciprocating rotation of the ball feeder 75 to operate a ball feeding member of a ball feeding device (not shown).

On the surface of the game board 10, there are a ball guiding rail 11a for guiding a shot ball, and a ball guiding rail 11a for guiding a shot ball.
Game area 1 for falling balls guided by a
A gaming area forming rail 11b dividing the area 2 is set up in a substantially circular shape. A variable display device 13 having a plurality of identification information display sections 14 (to be precise, divided into seven sections 1.4a to 14g) is provided approximately in the center of the gaming area 12. A variable winning ball device 30 having a winning space 31 below is provided. The winning space 31 is covered by an opening/closing plate 32 that can be opened with respect to the surface of the game board 10 with lower i and jM as axes.

Then, when the combination of identification information on the identification information display section 14 of the variable display device 13 becomes a predetermined specific display state, the opening/closing plate 32 of the variable winning ball device 30 enters a specific gaming state for a predetermined period of time (e.g. is set to be opened until 30 seconds have elapsed or until 10 winnings have been made, and while the ball is being opened, the balls falling in the game area 12 are received and hit. And winning space 31
When a prize is won in the specific winning hole 33 provided within the game, the above-described open state is repeated again, and can be repeated up to 10 times each time a winning occurs in the specific winning hole 33. Here, the variable display device 13 and the variable winning ball device 30
will be explained in detail. First, the configuration of the variable display device 13 will be explained with reference to FIGS. 3 to 5.

On the front surface of the variable display device 13, as shown in FIG. A winning number display 17 is provided to display the number of winnings, and on the left and right sides of the winning number display 17, there is a starting button that notifies that the number of winning balls that have entered the winning openings 37a to 37c, which will be described later, has been stored up to a maximum of 4. Winning memory display 16a-16
d is provided. Further, a square opening is provided in the lower part, and a transparent cover member 19 (a third
(see figure) is taken out in an arc shape. This cover member 19 is selected to have a size such that three pieces of identification information (design) drawn on the surface of the identification information display section 140 can be seen, and the magnifying lens part 19 is such that the design can be seen larger.
a to 19c are formed. By the way, the identification information display section 14 displays three rotating drums 20a to 2 as described later.
A predetermined number (16 pieces in the case of the embodiment) of identification information is drawn on the outer periphery of the side surface of 0c, and three pieces of identification information drawn on the left and right rotating drums 20a and 20c in the figure are displayed. The identification information drawn on the central rotating drum 20b is blinded on the cover member 19 so that only one central identification information is displayed. For this reason, the identification information display section 14 includes seven display sections 14. as shown in FIG. It will be divided into sections a to 14g.

Further, on the left and right sides of the cover member 19, line indicators 15a to 15f for displaying effective lines are arranged. That is, in this variable display device 13, the cover member 1
One horizontal direction (line connecting line indicators 15a-15b) and two diagonal directions (line indicator 15cm1!5d, 15) of the center of three pieces of identification information visible from 9.
The active line is set at the line connecting e-15f, and therefore it is necessary to notify the player on which of the three active lines the jackpot (specific display state) has appeared. Because of this, the line indicator 15
a to 15f are provided. Furthermore, the line indicators 15a to 15f are designed to blink not only when a jackpot has been achieved, but also when there is a possibility that a jackpot will appear to notify that fact. For example, when the central identification information display section 14d, which stops last, is in variable display mode, and the left and right identification information display sections 14a to 14c, 14e to 14g are stopped, the left and right identification/1h information display sections 14a ~14
When jackpot identification information is displayed on any of the above three active lines c, 14e to 14g,
A line indicator displaying the active line flashes to notify the player of the possibility of a jackpot. Note that the identification information drawn on the outer periphery of the side surface of the rotating drum 20a 20C will be described in detail later.

On the other hand, the configuration of the drum mechanism storage box 45 that stores the drive mechanism portion attached to the back surface of the game board 10 will be explained with reference to the sectional view of FIG. The information display unit 14 displays the stepping motors 2 i, a to 21c and the motor shafts 22a to 22 of the stepping motors 21a to 21c.
It consists of rotating drums 20a to 20c fixed to c. As shown in FIG. 5, a predetermined number (in the case of this embodiment, 16 pieces) of identification information (patterns) of a plurality of types are drawn at equal intervals on the outer periphery of the rotating drums 20a to 20c. Therefore, among the identification information, "1", "3", "5J r7J
It is set so that a specific display state (jackpot) occurs when three pieces of six types of identification information of r9J'FJ are collected. Therefore, in this example, the probability of the specific display state is 6X3/163 white 1/227. Of course, this probability may be set arbitrarily.

By the way, the identification information display unit 14 configured as described above
The stepping motors 21a to 21c are fixed to motor fixing plates 23a to 23c.
3a to 23c are detachably fixed to the drum mechanism storage box 45. Therefore, assembly is easy, and replacement in case of failure is extremely easy.

Notches 24a to 24. c is cut out to a predetermined length. These notches 24a to 24, c are provided to identify identification information drawn on the outer periphery of the rotating drums 20a to 20c, and drum position detectors 28a to 28c composed of phototransistors, which will be described later, are provided in the notches. The type of identification information is detected by detecting the sections 24a to 24C.

Note that when stopping the stepping motors 21a to 21c, it is necessary to stop the stepping motors 21a to 21c so that the rotational speed thereof gradually decreases. This is because if the drum is suddenly stopped, the inertial force of the drum becomes greater than the magnetic attraction force, which may cause the drum to rotate excessively. Moreover, when rotating again, it is necessary to rotate the rotation speed so that it gradually increases. This is the stepping motor 21
This is because the starting torque of a to 21c is small. Note that in order to adjust the rotational speed, the width of the drive pulse signal may be changed and applied.

Further, on the rear surface of the drum mechanism storage box 45, four parts 2 are provided.
5a to 25c are formed, and a drum mechanism storage box 45 is formed.
A circuit that can be attached closely to the rear of the ! ;! -Plate 27
Tram position detectors 28a to 28c provided on the surface of
It is designed to store. In addition, the recesses 25a to 2
Through holes 26a to 26c are formed in 5c so that light emitted from tram position detectors 28a to 28c can pass therethrough. Therefore, the tram position detectors 28a-2
8c is the notch 24. a~24. The notches 24a to 24.
It is set to be OFF when it is at a position other than c. Note that the notches 24a to 24c may be of any kind as long as they absorb the light emitted from the tram position detectors 28a to 28c, so black stickers may be attached to the drums instead of the notches 24a to 24c. Position detector 28a~
A relay terminal board 29 is provided behind the circuit board 27 on which the circuit board 28c is provided, and power and control signals, etc. is given.

By the way, in the arrangement of the identification information shown in FIG. 5, the characteristic feature of this embodiment is that the specific identification information that is displayed in a specific state on the left and right rotating trams 20a, 20c is one.
The problem is that there is a part that is upside down based on the two pieces of identification information. For example, "A" and "A'" are surrounded by dashed lines.
", rB, and "B'", the specific identification information "9" and "3", and "7J and "1" are arranged upside down through one identification information. has been done.

In particular, in the relationship between "AJ" and "A'", the intervening identification information is also specific identification information "FJ". Therefore, when the left and right rotating drums 20a, 20c are stopped,
As shown in FIG. 4, the identification information display section 14. a~14c,
14e to 14g, for example, when the identification information corresponding to "A" and "A'J" stops, either r94 "3" rF is displayed on the central identification information display section 14d. When the central rotary tram 20b stops, a specific display state is entered. For this reason, the left and right rotating drums 2°a
, 20c is stopped at "A" and "A'", which have the possibility of establishing a specific display state on a plurality of active lines. People's expectations are heightened, and they can enjoy even more fun.

Next, with reference to FIG. 1, the configuration of the variable winning ball device 30 will be explained. The variable prize winning ball device 30 is the game board 1
A rectangular winning space 31 is provided above the mounting board that is attached to the 0.

In this winning space 31, there is an opening/closing plate 32 which is pivotally supported on both sides of the lower end and can be opened and closed in the vertical direction with respect to the game board 10.
is blocked by. As described above, this opening/closing plate 32 is controlled to open and close by the solenoid 46, and when it is opened, it receives the balls falling from the gaming area 12 and moves into the winning space 31.
The winning ball is the winning ball. Furthermore, a passage opening 36 is formed below the opening/closing plate 32. A starting prize opening 37a, which will be described later, is arranged below the passage opening 36.

On the other hand, the winning space 31 covered by the space 1'/J board 32 is divided into three parts, the central space constitutes the special winning opening 33, and the spaces on the left and right constitute the normal winning openings 34a and 34b. There is. A winning number display 35 is provided on the rear surface of one side of the winning space 31 to display the number of winning balls detected by a winning number detector 48, which will be described later.

Returning to FIG. 1, below the variable winning ball device 30 in the game area 12, starting winning holes 37a to 37c are provided that allow rotation of the rotating drums 20a to 20C. In addition, in the starting winning holes 37a to 37C, starting winning ball detectors 4
9a to 49c are integrally provided, and the starting prize opening 37a to
37c is detected and a detection signal is sent to a microcomputer 80, which will be described later.

Furthermore, in the gaming area 12, there are normal winning openings 38a, 38b, 39 on the left and right sides and the lower side of the variable display device 13.
a and 39b are provided. In addition, the variable display device 13
A normal winning opening 18 is also provided at the top of the box. In addition, the winning openings 39a and 39b are activated by built-in lamps (
(not shown) lights up or blinks to notify that fact.

In addition, the game area 12 is provided with a windmill that changes the speed and direction of falling balls and a large number of obstacle nails, and when the variable display device 13 is in operation or when the specified game state is reached. Game effect lamps 41a and 41b are provided that light up or flash to notify the player of this effect. There are frame lamps 42a and 42b provided at the upper part of the front frame 2, and windmills with lamps arranged on the left and right sides of the upper part of the windmills, which have the same effect as the game effect lamps 41a and 41b. In addition, these lamps light up or blink in different ways not only when a specific gaming state is entered, but also when the rotating drums 20a to 20c, etc. are rotating, so as to enliven the atmosphere of the game. It has become. Furthermore, at the bottom of the gaming area 12,
An out port 40 is provided through which balls that do not win in any of the winning areas described above are guided to the rear of the game board 11.

Next, with reference to FIG. 2, the rent on the back of the pachinko game machine 1 will be explained. On the back side of the game board 10, there is a winning ball collection cover integrated 43 in which a guide path is formed to guide the winning balls that have entered each of the winning areas to the left and right while guiding them downward.
is fixed.

Approximately in the center of this winning ball collecting cover unit 43, an opening is provided so that a drive section storage box 45 for housing the drive mechanism of the variable display device 13 protrudes rearward, and below the opening, there is a variable winning ball collection cover. A solenoid 46 for opening and closing the opening/closing plate 32 of the ball device 30 is fixed. In addition,
On the back side of the variable winning ball device 30, there is a specific winning ball detector 47 that detects that a ball has entered the specific winning hole 33, and a winning number detector that counts the winning balls that have entered the winning space 31. A container 48 is also provided. In this case, the balls that have entered the specific winning hole 33 do not pass through the winning number detector 48, so the specific winning ball detector 47
The winning balls are also counted. Moreover, a relay terminal board 44 is attached to the upper part of the back surface of the input prize ball collection cover 43, which relays the wiring extending from the above-described switches, lamps, drive sources, etc. provided on the game board 10.

Furthermore, a mechanism plate 52 is attached to the back of the pachinko game machine 1 so as to be openable and closable. This mechanism board 52 processes the winning balls from the winning opening provided on the game board 10,
Various mechanisms are provided to eject a predetermined number of prize balls corresponding to the winning balls. The mechanism plate 52 is fixedly supported by the game board holding frame 50 by a fixture 53 that locks the mechanism plate 52 in the closed state. Further, a window opening 54 is provided approximately in the center of the mechanism plate 52, and a winning ball collecting gutter 55 is formed below the window opening 54. The winning balls guided to the winning ball collection gutter 55 are guided to a winning ball processing mechanism 56 having a motor 57, which will be described later.

On the rear side of the mechanism plate 52, various mechanisms are provided for dispensing prize balls to the player, which are supplied from a supply mechanism (not shown) of the pachinko game machine installation stand. These mechanisms will be explained below. A prize ball tank 58 is fixed to the upper part of the mechanism plate 52. This prize ball tank 58
, a large amount of prize balls are supplied from the above-mentioned supply mechanism.

A ball alignment gutter 59 for arranging the prize balls is provided below the prize ball tank 58. This ball alignment gutter 59 is sloped so that the prize balls are arranged in two rows and flow down naturally.

A bent line 60 is attached to the downstream side of the ball alignment gutter 59 so as to be connected thereto. This curved line 60 is provided to change the direction of the prize balls flowing down the ball alignment gutter 59 by 180 degrees, and to weaken the earth pressure of the prize balls that are continuously flowing down.

A prize ball payout device 61 is connected to the downstream side of the bending line 60. The prize ball dispensing device 61 receives a predetermined number of prize balls, and transfers the predetermined number of prize balls to the winning ball processing mechanism 5.
It is paid out in conjunction with the action of step 6. The winning ball processing mechanism 56 operates the prize ball dispensing device 61 when the winning balls guided to the winning ball collection gutter 55 are pushed out by a rotary cam driven by a motor 57.

The prize balls paid out from the prize ball dispensing device 61 are discharged into the prize ball discharge passage 62. A communication port 63 is provided at the lower end of the prize ball discharge passage 62, and this communication port 63 communicates with the batted ball supply tray 6. Furthermore, a communication gutter 64 for communicating with the surplus ball passage 65 is provided on one side of the communication port 63, and is configured to guide surplus prize balls to the surplus ball passage 65. The surplus ball passage 65 has its lower end connected to the front frame 2.
It is connected to a connecting gutter 66 attached to the back surface of the ball, and guides surplus prize balls to the surplus ball receiving tray 9.

Furthermore, an out ball guide gutter 67 is attached to the mechanism plate 52 to guide out balls discharged from the out port 40, and the out balls guided to the out ball guide gutter 67 reach the out ball which is the downstream end of the out ball guiding gutter 67. It is designed to be discharged to the outside of the pachinko game machine 1 from the discharge port 68. In addition, the mechanism plate 52
A control board box 69 houses a control circuit board for controlling the variable display device 13 and the variable winning ball device 30.
Also, a terminal box 70 for supplying power to the pachinko game machine 1 is removed.

Description of operation of pinball game machine The operation of the pachinko game machine 1 explained above is shown in FIG.
This will be explained with reference to FIGS. 7A to 7C, 8A, and 8B. FIG. 6 is a block diagram of a control circuit that controls the game of the pachinko game machine 1, and FIGS. 7A to 7C are flowcharts showing specific operations of this control circuit, and FIGS. FIG. 8B is a time chart showing specific operations. First, in FIG. 6, the control circuit includes a microcomputer 80 as a control center, and this microcomputer 80 includes an MPU 81 and an M
ROM82 that stores operation program data of PU81
and RAM that allows you to write and read the necessary data.
83. Also, microcomputer 80
includes a human power circuit 84, an output circuit 85, a sound generator 86, a power-on reset circuit 87, a clock generation circuit 88, a pulse frequency division circuit 89, and an address decoding circuit 90. The input circuit 84 includes detection circuits 91 to 9.
Starting winning ball detectors 498 to 49c (hereinafter referred to as 5) via 4
(hereinafter referred to as TSW), specific winning ball detector 47 (hereinafter referred to as VSW)
), winning number detector 48 (hereinafter referred to as CTSW), drum position detectors 28a to 28c (hereinafter referred to as SW
1 to SW 3) are connected to each other. Stepping motors 21a to 21c (hereinafter referred to as SPI to SP3) are connected to the output circuit 85 via a motor drive circuit 95, a solenoid 46 (hereinafter referred to as SQL) is connected to the output circuit 85 via a solenoid drive circuit 96, and a lamp is connected to the output circuit 85. Game effect lamps 41a, 41b via drive circuit 97
and the frame lamps 42a and 42b are connected, the start winning prize memory display devices 16a to 16d and the line display devices 15a to 15f are connected via the LED drive circuit 98, and the number of winnings is displayed via the segment LED drive circuit 99. Vessel 35,
and an opening number display 17 are connected. Further, the speaker 7 is connected to the sound generator 86 via an amplifier 100. In addition, the control circuit includes
Various voltages are supplied from a power supply circuit 101.

Next, specific operations will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. 7A to 7C and the time charts of FIGS. 8A and 8B. First, the starting prize winning process will be explained with reference to FIG. 7A.

This starting prize winning process is an interrupt processing based on an interrupt signal from the pulse frequency dividing circuit 89, and first, a hit ball enters the starting winning hole 37a to 37c and the starting winning ball detector 49a
It is determined whether or not 49c is turned on (step Sl
), when turned on, the identification information display sections 14a to 1.
It is determined whether or not 4g is being displayed in a variable manner (step S
2) While the variable display is in progress, it is announced that there has been a starting prize (step 33). Next, it is determined whether the value of the starting prize counter (hereinafter referred to as CT4) is "4" or not (step S4), and if it is not "4", the value of CT4 is
After adding "1" to (step S5), data D1 to D3 are selected from random data RDI to RD3 (step S6). These data D1 to D3 are SP1 to SP
3 respectively. Moreover, data D1 to D3 are
It is also data for specifying the identification information displayed on any valid line of the identification information display sections 14a to 14g. For this reason, in this operational example, when a hit ball wins a prize in the starting winning openings 37a to 37c, the identification information display sections 14a to 1.4. A combination of identification information to be displayed on any valid line of g is to be determined.

The selected data D1 to D3 are stored in the storage area corresponding to the value of CT4 (step S7), and then stored in the storage area corresponding to the value of CT4.
The value of is displayed on the starting winning memory display devices 16a to 16ci (step S8), and the interruption ends. Note that if it is determined in step S1 that the 5TSW is not ON, and if it is determined that the value of CT4 is "4" in step S4, step S8
After jumping to and displaying the value of CT4, the interrupt ends.

Further, in the step S2, if it is determined that the variable display is not in progress, the process proceeds to step S4 without notifying the starting prize.

Next, the operation of the variable display device 13 shown in FIG. 7B will be explained. First, it is determined whether or not the value of CT4 executed by the starting winning process is "0" (step S9), and if it is "0", the next process is continued until it is no longer [0]. Not proceed. When the value of CT4 is no longer "0", D1 to D3 are extracted from the storage area corresponding to the value of CT4 along with the ears (step 5IO).
"IJ is subtracted from the value of CT4" and a timer TM1 is set (step 512). This timer TMI is set to issue a stop signal for the variable display of the identification information display sections 14a to 14g. Yes, and after TMI is set, SPI to SP3 are
N is made (step 513). As described above, SPI to SP3 are gradually accelerated and finally controlled to rotate at a constant speed. When SPI to SP3 are turned on,
Step counters (hereinafter referred to as CTI to CT3) that count the number of steps start counting (step 514), and the speaker 7 indicates that the variable display is in progress.
and lamp 41. a, 41b, 42a, 42b, 15a
~1.5f (step 515).

Note that SPI to SP3 each have 96 steps (0 to
95; Therefore, when a feed step signal of 6 steps is given to one symbol, the drum rotates once, and the drum position detectors 28a to 28c (SWI
~5W3) detects the notches 24a to 24C.
A reset signal is issued to TI to CT3. Therefore, until TMI ends (step 522), it is determined whether SW1 to SW3 are ONL (step S16, step 318, step 520).
), if turned ON, reset CT1 to CT3 (step S17, step S19, step 521)
. When not ON, the number of steps is counted without resetting each CTI to CT3.

Then, if it is determined in step S22 that TMl has ended, the feeding step is performed from the identification information (hereinafter referred to as a symbol) corresponding to the values of CTI to CT3 at the time of completion to the symbols corresponding to D1 to D3. SPI~S depending on the number
Select deceleration pattern data of P3 (step 523
). This is because, as mentioned above, if you suddenly stop SPI to SP3, the inertial force of the drum will become larger than the magnetic attraction force, which may cause it to rotate excessively, so to prevent this, gradually This is to stop the motor based on the deceleration data arranged to increase the pulse 1 and stop the motor slowly.

First, it is determined whether or not the deceleration pattern data corresponding to the SPI has been completed (step 524). If it is determined that the deceleration pattern data has been completed, the energization to the SPI is turned off (step 525), and the left drum is It is then determined whether the deceleration pattern data corresponding to SP3 has been completed (step 527).
), if it is determined that the process has ended, the power supply to the SR3 is turned off (step 328), and it is notified that the right drum has stopped (step 529). When the left and right drums stop in this way, it is determined whether or not the data D1 and D3 called out in step SIO satisfy the jackpot conditions, that is, whether or not the above-mentioned "1", "3J r5J" is placed on any of the three active lines. r7J r9J
It is determined whether one of the human type symbols of rFJ is displayed together (step 530).

If it is determined that they are not complete, there is no possibility of a jackpot, and after determining whether or not the deceleration pattern data corresponding to SR2 has been completed (step 531), the process proceeds to step S36, which will be described later. On the other hand, if it is determined that the data D1 and D3 satisfy the jackpot conditions, the speaker 7 notifies you that there is a possibility of a jackpot, and the line indicators 15a to 15f notify you of this (step 532).

In addition, at this time, as shown in FIG. 5 mentioned above, [A] and "
When the game stops at positions "A'" or "B" and "B'" and the possibility of winning the jackpot is on two or more active lines, the player's anticipation can be heightened. Furthermore, the notification by sound or light may be made to vary depending on the number of active lines in which the possibility of a jackpot is established.

After step S32, it is determined whether or not the deceleration pattern data corresponding to SR2 has ended (step 533), and then timer TM2 is set (step 5).
34). This timer TM2 is set to a time corresponding to the time for the drum to rotate three times after the deceleration pattern data is completed. If it is determined that TM2 has ended (step 535), the power supply to SR2 is turned off (step 536), and it is reported that the middle drum has stopped (step 537).

After the three drums have stopped as described above, it is determined whether the selected data D1 to D3 satisfy the jackpot conditions (step 338), and if they do not, the timer TM4 is set. (Step 539)
. This timer TM4 is connected to the identification information display sections 14a to 14.
Informs that the variable display operation of g has ended, and
This is provided to clarify the break from the next variable display operation when there is a starting winning memory, and is set to about 1 second, for example. After TM4 is set to 1~, the speaker 7 notifies you that it is out of order until TM4 ends (step S40.41), and then
Return to step S9.

On the other hand, if the selected data D1 to D3 satisfy the jackpot conditions, a timer TM3 is set (step 542). This timer TM3 is set to notify the player of the jackpot, and is set to about 5 seconds, for example. After TM3 is set, the speaker 7 and game effect lamps 41a, 4i, b,
Notification is made using the frame lamps 42a and 42b, and the effective line is displayed on the line indicators 15a to 15f (step S43.44). Thereafter, the process moves to the operation control of the variable winning ball device 30 shown in FIG. 7C.

As an example of the processing from step 89 to step 34.4 described above, there is a time chart shown in FIG. 8A.
, R2, and Ps, the value of CT4 is added and stored by "1", but the first signal P1 is subtracted at the same time as being stored, so the stored value of CT4 becomes "0".

In addition, SPI to SP3 are turned on by the first signal P1 and start rotating, but each time SWI to SW3 detects the notches 24a to 24c during the rotation, the values of step counters CTI to CT3 of SPI to sp3 are changed. Reset signals R1, R2, and R3 are respectively derived for resetting. In this case, the number of feed steps in any of CTI to CT3 is 96J, and therefore, it will be reset after the feed step signals of 0 to 95 are sent to SP1 to SP3. However, in this implementation In the example case, each S
Since the pulse 1 in the step signal is set to be different for each of P1 to SP3 (that is, the rotational speed is different), the reset interval is different.

By the way, while SPI to SP3 are ON, the speaker 7 notifies you that variable display is in progress in the form of "AJ", and the game effect lamps 41a, 41b, frame lamp 4
2a, 42b and line indicators 15a to 15f are "a"
The variable display is being notified in this manner (corresponding to step S15). However, during this variable display, 5TSW
is turned on and the signals P2 and P3 are emitted, and the speaker 7 reports this in the form of "B" (corresponding to step S3).

Further, a stop command signal is derived when TM1 time has elapsed since the ON of SPI to SP3, but after the stop command signal is derived, if the data D1 corresponding to SPI is "6", for example, The SPI is configured to stop when the number of sending steps from the last reset signal R3 is counted as "36". When the SPI is stopped, the speaker 7 notifies the user that the SPI has stopped in the form of "C" (corresponding to step S26). Furthermore, when the data D3 corresponding to SF3 is, for example, "3", when the number of feed steps from the second reset signal R3 after TMI ends is counted as "18" based on the deceleration pattern data, SF3 is supposed to stop. When SF3 stops, in this case as well, the speaker 7 notifies that it has stopped in the form r CJ (corresponding to step S29).

If the 6th symbol displayed on the left drum and the 3rd symbol on the right drum is a jackpot symbol (for example, "7"), the sound notification from the speaker 7 will be in the form of "D". As the lines change, the line indicators 15a to 15f
(displays only the winning line) and lamps 41a, 41.
The optical notifications of b, 42a, and 142b also change to the mode "b" (corresponding to step S32). This actively informs the player that there is a possibility of winning the jackpot, thereby increasing the interest in the game.

By the way, the data D2 corresponding to SF3 is, for example, "2".
, TMI based on the deceleration pattern data
After the end, SF3 will be stopped when the number of feed steps from the second reset signal R2 is counted as "12".
If the symbol displayed the second time is the symbol that results in a jackpot, the rotation is continued by the timer TM2 corresponding to the time for SF3 to rotate three times without stopping at that position (corresponding to steps S34 to S36 above). ).

In other words, the stop timing of SF3 is delayed.

This delay draws the player's attention to the identification information display sections 14a to 14g, especially the central identification information display section 1.
By focusing on 4 d, the player is made to have a sense of expectation and to increase the interest of the game. Then, the number of feeding steps from the reset signal R2 after delay is “
12", SF3 will be stopped.
If the second symbol of 1 miram during the interpretation is the same jackpot symbol as displayed on the left and right drums, the timer TM
3, a sound notification is made from the speaker 7 in the form of "E", and the lamps 41a, 41b, 4.2a. The optical notification of 42b is also performed in the form of "C" (corresponding to step S43).

Then, when the timer TM3 ends, the solenoid 46 is turned on, the value of the m-continuation counter (hereinafter referred to as C70) is set to "1", and the open sound notification "F" and light notification "d" are performed. .

Next, with reference to FIG. 7C, the operation of the variable winning ball device 30 at the time of a jackpot will be described. First, variable winning ball device 3
The timer TM5, which is the time to open the opening/closing plate 32 of 0, is set (step 34.5), and "1" is added to the value of the continuation counter CT5 (step 546).
. Then, it is determined whether the value of C70 has reached "10" (step 547), and if it has become "10", that is, it is determined that this is the final opening operation, the process proceeds to step S86, which will be described later. move on. On the other hand, if it is determined that this is not the final opening operation, the solenoid 46 (SQL) is turned ON.
to open the opening/closing plate 32 (step 548). When the opening/closing plate 32 is opened, it is first determined whether or not the V winning flag is set (step 549), and if it is not set, the opening/closing plate is being opened and the repeat condition is not satisfied. If it is set, it will notify that the opening/closing plate is being opened and the repeat condition is satisfied (Step 551). In this case, the notification is performed by both sound and light.

Next, it is determined whether or not the VSW is turned ON (step 552).
57, and if it is ON, set the 7 winning flag to Sera 1~Step 553) and the winning number counter CT6.
``1'' is added to ``1'' (step 554), and the prize winning is announced (step 555). Then, it is determined whether or not the value of C70 has become "10" (step 556).
If it is, jump to step 363 described below and select “1
0'', it is determined whether the CTSW is turned on (step 557). If the CTSW is not ON, the process jumps to step S61, which will be described later, and the O
If the result is N, "1" is added to the prize winning counter 06 (step 358), and the winning is announced (step 5).
59). Then, it is determined whether or not the value of C70 has become "10" (step 560), and if it has become rlOJ, the process jumps to step S63, which will be described later, and if it has not become "10", the value of C70 and After displaying the value of 6 pieces 6 on the winning number display 17 and the winning number display 35 (step 561), it is determined whether TM5 has ended or not.
(Step 562), if not completed, return to step S49 and step 349 to step S62.
Repeat. In addition, if it is finished, the next step 56
If it is determined that C70 has become "10" in step S56 and step S60, and if it is determined that TM5 has ended in step S62, SQL is turned OFF and the opening/closing plate 32 is closed. (step 563). Even after the opening/closing plate 32 is closed, the following steps from S64 to Step The process of S85 is performed.

That is, first, timer TM6 is set (step 564). This timer TM6 is used to set the time during which the opening/closing plate 32 is closed, during which time a ball can be allowed to hit the specific winning hole 33, and is set to 2 seconds, for example. After setting 7M6, the VS
It is determined whether W is turned on (step 566), and O
If not, the process jumps to step S71 which will be described later, and if it is ON, the 7 winning flag is set (step 567) and the winning is announced (step 568). Then, it is determined whether the value of C70 is rloJ (step 569), and if it is "10", step S7
1, and if it is not "10", "1" is added to C70 (step 570), and then CTSW is set to O.
It is determined whether or not the answer is N (step 571). CTSW
If it is not turned on, the process jumps to Stella Lab S75, which will be described later, and if it is turned on, it notifies you of the winning (step 5).
72). Then, it is determined whether the value of C70 is "1o" (step 573), and if it is "10",
Jump to step S75, and if it is not "10", C7
After adding “1” to 0 (step 574), C70,
The value of C70 is displayed on the number of openings display 17 and the number of winnings display 3.
5 (step 575), and then it is determined whether or not TM6 has ended (step 576). If it has not ended, the process returns to step s65, and step 3
Steps 65 to 376 are repeated. If the process has ended, the process advances to the next step S77.

After 7M6 is completed, it is determined whether or not the winning flag is set (step 577), and if the winning flag is set, the timer TM7 is set (step 378).

This timer TM7 sets a delay time in the second half of the interval time, and is set to about 1 second, for example. Therefore, in this embodiment, the interval time is set to approximately 3 seconds (the sum of TM6 and 7M7). When 7M7 is set, it continues to notify that the interval is in progress until 7M7 ends (step S79.5ao),
When 7M7 is finished, ■ clear the winning flag and clear the value of C70 (step 581), and then
Eight lines into the next opening operation, the process returns to step S45 and repeats the subsequent operations.

- On the other hand, even if it is determined in step S77 that the winning flag is not set, 7M7 is set (step 582), and a notification that the interval time is in progress continues until 7M7 ends in step S83. .584), when 7M7 is completed, clear the value of C70 and also clear the value of C70 in step 5.
85), and then returns to step S9 to end the jackpot state and repeats the subsequent operations.

- On the other hand, in step S47, the value of C70 is "1".
0'', that is, when it is determined that this is the last opening operation, after turning on SQL (step 586), the VSW notifies that it is the last opening operation (step 587). It is determined whether or not ONL/ is ON (step 588). If ONL/ is not ON, the process jumps to step S92, which will be described later. If ON, ``1'' is added to the prize winning counter CT6 (step 589). , and announce the winning (step 590). Then, it is determined whether the value of C70 has become "10" (step 591).
), if it becomes "10", step S9 described later is performed.
8, and if it is not 10J, CTSW
It is determined whether or not is turned on (step 592). C
If the TSW is not ON, step S described later
If it jumps to 96 and turns on, the number of prizes won counter CT
``1'' is added to 6 (step 593), and the winning is announced (step 594). And the value of C70 is "10"
It is determined whether or not the value has become 10 (step 595).
”, the process jumps to step 398, which will be described later.
If the value is not "10", the values of C70 and C70 are displayed on the opening number display 17 and the grand prize number display 35 (step 596), and then it is determined whether TM5 has ended or not (step 597). ), if the process has not been completed, the process returns to step S87 and steps 387 to S97 are repeated. If the process has ended, the process advances to the next step 598.

In step S91 and step S95, C7
If it is determined that the value of 0 is "10" and if it is determined in step S97 that TM5 has ended, SQL is turned OFF and the opening/closing board 32 is closed (
step 598).

Then, in order to count the balls hit just before the opening/closing plate 32 closes and to take a relatively long interval between the start of the variable display due to the next starting grand prize, steps 399 to 5111 shown below are performed. Perform processing. First, timer TM8 is set (step 599). This timer TM8 is used to set the above-mentioned relatively long interval time, and is set to about 10 seconds, for example.

After 7M8 is set, step 5100) is executed to notify that the interval is in progress.
It is determined whether the VSW is turned on or not (step 5IOI
), ONL/if not, step 51 described below.
The process jumps to step 5105, and if it is turned on, the winning is announced (step 5102).

Then, it is determined whether the value of C70 is "10" (step 5103), and if it is "10", the process jumps to step 5105, and if it is not rlOJ, "1" is added to C70, and then (Step 5104), this time C
Determine whether or not the TSW is turned on (step S1.
05). If the CTSW is ON/OFF, the process jumps to step 5109, which will be described later. If the CTSW is ON, the winning is announced (step 5106). Then, it is determined whether the value of C70 is "10" (step 5107).
, “10”, jump to step 5109,
If it is not "10", after adding "1" to C70 (step 3108), the values of C70 and C70 are displayed on the number of openings display 17 and the number of winnings display 35, (step S i O9) , after that, it is determined whether TM8 has ended or not (step 5110), and if it has not ended, the process returns to step 5100 and steps 8100 to 8100 are performed.
Repeat step 5110. Also, when finished,
Clear the values of CT5 and CT6 (step 5111)
, returns to step S9 to end the jackpot state, and repeats the subsequent operations.

Step 3 for the operation of the variable winning ball device 30 described above
As an example of the processing from step 4.5 to step 5111, there is a time chart shown in FIG. 8B (continuing with FIG. 8A).To briefly explain this, there is a jackpot, SQL is turned on, and the opening/closing plate is turned on. 32 is open, SPI to SP3 are in the OFF state, and the values of the corresponding step counters CTI to CT3 are also held at the values corresponding to the data D1 to D3. Further, even if the 5TSW is turned on while the opening/closing plate 32 is open and the signals P4, P5, and P6 are derived, the sound effects are not emitted from the speaker 7. In addition, in the case shown in the figure, the signal P
6 is invalid because the value of CT4 is "4".

By the way, if vSW and CTSW are turned on while SQL is turned on and the opening/closing plate 32 is open, CT6 becomes "1".
” is added, but each time rGJ is added from speaker 7.
A winning sound is emitted in this manner (step S55).
, S59, S68, S72.590VS94.5102
．． 5106). However, by turning on the vSW, the background sound and light will be changed from "F".
The mode changes from "d" to "H" and "e" to notify the player that the repeat condition has been satisfied (corresponding to steps S50 and S51). Also, the interval time starts when CT6 reaches 10J or 1M5 times up, but during the operation of the interval time (TM6, TM7), the sound and light change to "■" and "f" respectively. (corresponding to steps S65, S79, and S83).

Also, if the value of CT5, which is drawn approximately in the center of Figure 8B, is "10", that is, in the final episode, SQ
At the same time as L is turned on, sound and light respectively "JJ'
gJ (corresponding to step S87),
, Also, if CT6 becomes "10" or 1M5 times up, the relatively long interval time TM8
However, during the operation of the interval time (TM8), the sound and light are respectively in the form of "KJ"h" (corresponding to step 5100). Then, when the interval time TM8 ends, the variable display according to the next starting winning is started, but in this embodiment, as shown in the right part of FIG. 8B, the variable display starts in response to the starting signal P2. SPI-SP3 based on stored data D1-D3
The variable display of is controlled. Therefore, D1=3, D2=
4. If D3-5 is selected and the combination is not in the jackpot display state, after the timer TMI ends, SPI to SP3 are stopped based on each deceleration pattern data, and S
When P2 is stopped, the timer T notifies the user that there is an error.
This is done during M4. In other words, sound and light are each "L"
"i" (step S4.
0, corresponding to S 4.1).

The embodiment has been described above, but in this embodiment, if the symbol displayed on the left drum and the right drum is a symbol that results in a jackpot on one of the plurality of effective lines, Since there are cases where symbols that result in a jackpot are displayed on other active lines, in such a case, the expectation of a jackpot is further increased, and the player's interest can be extremely attracted.

In addition, if the symbols displayed on the left and right drums are jackpot symbols, a timer T corresponding to the time for the middle drum to rotate three more times without stopping at that position is set.
Rotate only M2? aContinue.

In other words, since the stop timing of the middle drum is delayed, the player's attention is focused on the central identification information display section 1.4d, creating a sense of anticipation in the player and increasing the interest of the game. It is designed to excite people.

The following are possible modifications of the embodiments described above.

■ As for the structure of the variable winning ball device 30, a pair of opening/closing wings or a pair of sliding pieces may be used instead of the opening/closing plate 32 of the embodiment, and a motor may be used instead of a solenoid as the electric drive source for driving these. There may be.

■ As the structure of the variable display device 13, for example, segment 1-LE may be used instead of the rotating drums 20a to 20c of the embodiment.
The identification information display unit may be a D, LCD, EL, roulette type, leaf type, belt type, dot matrix type, etc., or a combination thereof. Further, as long as the number of identification information display sections and the number of effective lines are at least two or more, the number is not limited to the embodiment.
A variable start may be started again upon winning a starting prize (in this case, the variable start is notified by changing the brightness or speed), or it may be stopped sequentially upon winning a starting prize. Further, a stop switch may be provided and operated by the player to issue a stop command signal.

(2) The order in which the identification information display sections are stopped is not limited to the embodiment.

(2) The upper limit of the opening time, number of winning balls, and number of openings of the variable winning ball device 30 may be set arbitrarily without being limited to the embodiment. In addition, in this case, after setting an upper limit on the total number of winning balls that can enter the variable winning ball device 30 or all winning holes on the game board due to the occurrence of one jackpot, the number of openings and the number of winning balls in one opening. It is also possible to set no upper limit on the value. Furthermore, a predetermined number of prize balls or points may be given directly to the player upon occurrence of a jackpot.

■ In the above embodiment, when there is a possibility of a jackpot, the variable display speed of the identification information display section that stops at the end is slowed down, but it is not necessary to change the speed, or It may also change quickly.

■ Even if the display of the identification information display section that stopped first satisfies the conditions that could result in a jackpot, the remaining identification information display sections are controlled to stop with a delay in the same way as in the above embodiment. Good too.

■ In the above embodiment, the identification information at the time of stopping is randomly selected at the time of starting and winning a prize, but the timing of stopping, in other words, the variable display time of each identification information display section is randomly selected at the time of starting and winning. Good too.

■ Instead of a pinball game machine in which a player uses balls borrowed from the hit ball supply tray 6 to play the game, a game is played in which enclosed balls inserted into the game machine are fired by a storage medium that stores data on the balls the player has. It may also be a so-called card-type pinball game machine that allows players to play games.

[Effects of the Invention] As is clear from the above explanation, the pinball game machine according to the present invention can be used when there is a possibility that a specific display state will be established on one of the plurality of active lines. In addition, the specific identification information is displayed on the identification information display section so that there is a possibility that the specific display state will be established on at least one other valid line, so the expectation of the specific display state is increased. This will further enhance the player's interest and attract the player's interest.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko game machine as an example of a pinball game machine, FIG. 2 is a schematic rear view of the pachinko game machine, and FIG.
4 is a front view of the variable display device, and FIG. 5 is an arrangement of identification information displayed on the surface of the rotating drum of the variable display device. FIG. 6 is a block diagram of a control circuit that controls the game of the pinball game machine, and FIGS. 78 to 7C are flow diagrams showing specific operations of the control circuit shown in FIG. 6. , FIG. 8A, and FIG. 8B are time charts showing examples of similar specific operations. 1... Pachinko game machine (pinball game machine) 7... Speaker 13... Variable display device 14 (148-14g)... Identification information display section 15a-1
5f...Line indicator 30...Variable winning ball device (predetermined value imparting means) 80...
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Claims (1)

[Scope of Claims] A variable display device including a plurality of identification information display sections capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information, and a display for determining a combined display state when the plurality of identification information display sections are stopped. a state determination means; and a determination output to the player based on the fact that the display state determination means outputs a determination indicating that one of the plurality of combinations of identification information display sections is a combination of specific identification information and is in a specific display state. In a pinball game machine comprising a predetermined value imparting means for imparting a predetermined value, the display state determining means determines a combination display state on an effective line that is set for a plurality of combinations of the plurality of identification information display sections. The variable display device is configured to determine: When there is a possibility that a specific display state will be established on one of the plurality of effective lines, the variable display device determines whether a specific display state will be established on at least one other effective line. A pinball game machine characterized in that specific identification information is displayed on an identification information display section so that there is a possibility that a specific display state will be established.