JPH0298390A - Pinball machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To give a predetermined game value and prevent a player from overlooking the game value in the establishment of a specified combination of respective discrimination information by variably indicating a plurality of types of discrimination information so that the result of indication at the stoppage brings about the combination of predetermined specified discrimination information. CONSTITUTION:Condition display parts 23a, 23b or 24a, 24b or 25a, 25b indicate a specified combination establishing condition or requirements for combination judging possibility on the first lateral effective combination row or the second or third effective combination row of rotary drums 31a-31c. Also, condition display parts 26a, 26b or 27a, 27b indicate the specified combination establishing condition or requirements for combination judging possibility on the first or second oblique effective combination row. An effective combination display means is constituted which indicates the effective combination row establishing the combination associated with the combination of specified discrimination information on the basis of the judging output of a combination judging means by the condition display parts 23a-27b.

Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] [Industrial Application Field] The present invention relates to gaming machines such as pinball gaming machines and slot machines that are equipped with a variable display device, and more specifically, the present invention relates to gaming machines such as pinball gaming machines and slot machines that are equipped with a variable display device. , relates to a gaming machine that provides a predetermined gaming value when the display result when the machine is stopped becomes a combination of predetermined specific identification information.

[Prior Art] One of the gaming machines of this type that has been generally known is the one described in Japanese Patent Publication No. 55-25867, for example. This conventional gaming machine is equipped with a variable display device equipped with a plurality of rotating bodies on which multiple types of identification information are drawn, and when the variable display device is stopped, the display result is a predetermined specific one. When a combination of identification information is found, a Yakumono (commonly known as tulip) or the like is opened and a predetermined gaming value is awarded to the player.

[Problems to be Solved by the Invention] However, in this type of conventional gaming machine, the combinations of identification information displayed when the variable display device is stopped are visible only on one valid combination column. Therefore, the player's interest is limited to fortune-telling whether the combination of the predetermined specific identification information will be realized on that one combination valid column, and This has the disadvantage that there are not so many variations in which combinations can be established, and players feel unsatisfied.

Therefore, the number of effective combination columns is increased to a plurality of columns, and the specific combination of each of the identification information is made visible on the plurality of effective combination columns. It is also conceivable to increase the variety of games and improve the interest of the game hall. However, in such a case, since there are multiple valid combination columns, even if a specific combination of the identification information is established on a valid combination column, it is difficult for the player to notice this, especially if the player is not too enthusiastic about the game. In this case, a new inconvenience arises in that the player may overlook a specific combination even though it has been established.

In view of the above circumstances, the present invention improves the enjoyment of the game by setting a plurality of effective combination columns, and at the same time prevents the player from overlooking the formation of a specific combination of identification information as much as possible. The purpose is to create a gaming machine that can prevent 1218 problems.

[Means for Solving the Problems] The present invention variably displays a plurality of types of identification information, and the display result at the time of stop 1- becomes a predetermined combination of specific identification information. A gaming machine that provides value, wherein a plurality of variable display sections that variably display the plurality of types of identification information are arranged, and each of the variable display sections is arranged on a predetermined plurality of effective combination rows. a variable display device in which a combination of identification information is made visible; and a variable display device capable of displaying a combination of identification information arranged in the valid combination column, which indicates that the combination is related to the combination of the specific identification information; combination determining means for determining; and combination effective fi1 display means for displaying a combination H effect sequence in which a combination related to the specific identification information combination is established based on a determination output of the combination determining means; It is characterized by including.

[Operation] According to the present invention, the combinations of each identification information when the variable display device is stopped are configured to be visible on a plurality of P-determined combination six-effect arrays. Then, the combination determination means determines that the respective pieces of identification information arranged on the combination board effect array are a combination related to the combination of the specific identification information, and based on the determination output, A valid combination column in which a combination related to the combination of the specific identification information is established is displayed.

In other words, since a plurality of valid combination rows of the iiJ variable display device are set, there are many variations in the establishment of a specific combination of each identification information, and the enjoyment of the game can be improved. A valid combination column in which a specific combination is established is displayed to the player.

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

In the following embodiments, a pachinko game machine (hereinafter referred to as pachinko machine) will be described as a specific example of a pinball game machine that is an example of a game machine.

FIG. 1 is an external view of a pachinko machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. In the configuration, the pachinko machine 10 of this embodiment has a front frame 11 that can be opened and closed, and the game board 1 is mounted on the front frame 11 in a manner that allows it to be freely removed. A glass frame 11a is installed on the front side of the game board 1 so as to be openable and closable.

On the game board 1, there are safe holes 2a to 2C, which are an example of the special prize area.
, Yakumono (commonly known as Tulip) 4 with 33 safe holes
a and 4b, and a variable winning ball device 5 are provided. Furthermore, a display device 20 is mounted approximately in the center of the game board 1. The display device 20 includes a rotating drum display device 30 (see FIGS. 3A to 3C described later), which is an example of a variable display device.

The safe holes 2a to 2c are holes defined so that the rotary drum display 30 can be driven or variably displayed when there is a winning prize. The variable winning ball device 5 opens a rectangular plate to the front of the game board 1 and releases pachinko balls (below below).
The solenoid (first
The plate is opened and closed by energizing or deenergizing 472) shown in FIG. 6, which will be described later. This variable winning ball device 5 determines the opening time of the plate or the intermittent opening/closing of the plate based on the display result of the rotary drum display 30 or the score or value data given by a combination of predetermined specific identification information. The number of repetitions, the number of prizes won, and the combination of these plate opening conditions are controlled. The variable prize winning ball device 5 has a broad concept that also includes yakumono 4a and 4b called tulips, and a large number of yakumono 4a and 4b may be provided and the number of openings, the number of times of opening and closing, or the opening and closing time may be controlled.

The conditions for changing the display state of the rotary drum display 30 (that is, the conditions for starting the variable display) are that there is a winning position in the safe holes 28 to 2c, or that there is a winning position in the safe holes 2a to 2c, and that the player This is done in response to an operation for a start command. Incidentally, if the player's operation is to be conditioned, a start switch 6 is provided in a part of the front frame 11.

Further, the front frame 11 is provided with a stop switch 7 for stopping the variable display device of the rotary drum display 30. Note that the conditions for stopping the J-shaped display on the rotating drum display 30 are limited to the operation of the stop switch 7.
A time-up signal of a timer that derives a time-up output after a certain period of time from the start of the I-change display may be used.

If necessary, a display section 8 is provided on the front frame 11 to indicate a state in which the start switch 6 can be operated, and a display section 9 is provided to indicate a state in which the stop l-switch 7 should be operated.
or may be provided.

FIG. 2 is a concrete front view of the display device 20. As shown in FIG.

Next, details of the display device 20 of this embodiment will be explained. Display device 20 includes a display frame 21 . A display window 22 is formed in the display frame 21 so that a part of the rotary drum display 30 can be viewed from the outside. The size of the display window 22 is slightly longer in the horizontal direction than the width of a plurality of (three in the illustration) horizontally arranged rotating drums 31a to 31c included in the rotating drum display 30, and the vertical length is The length is selected to be enough to display a plurality of pieces of identification information (three in the figure) formed on the outer periphery of the rotating drums 31a to 31c. The display frame 21 around the display window 22 includes status display sections 23a, 23b124a.

24b, 25a, 25b, 26a, 26b, 27a, 2
7b is provided. These status display sections 23a to 27b
For example, a light emitting diode or a display lamp is used, and the display state thereof is used to display a combination establishment state or a possible combination determination condition. For example, the status display portions 23a, 23b or 24a, 24b or 25a, 25b indicate the first horizontal combination H effect row, the second or third combination of the rotating drums 31a to 31c.
Displays the specific combination establishment state (or combination judgment F1-enablement condition) on the th (ie, upper, middle, or lower) combination effective column. In addition, the status display section 2
6a, 26b or 27a, 27b display a specific combination establishment state (or combination determination possible condition) on the first or second combination valid column in the diagonal direction. The status display units 23a to 27b display a combination white degree that is a combination 0 degree effect sequence in which a combination related to the combination of the specific identification information is established based on a determination output of a combination determination means to be described later. An effective column display means is configured. Furthermore, in the display frame 21 above the display window 22,
A segment indicator 28 is provided as required. Note that the number of effective combination columns may be two or three. Furthermore, when displaying the effective combination columns, a line indicating the effective combination columns may be provided, and the effective combination lines themselves may be displayed by emitting light. The segment indicator 2
8 is for electrically variable display in accordance with the mechanically variable display of the rotating drum indicator 30, or for safe hole 2a.
It is used to display the number of man-hours awarded to ~2C. Also,
The variable display device itself may be configured to variably display the identification information using a digital display using a segment display or the like. In that case, when displaying the valid combination column, the digital display part on the valid combination column in which the combination of specific identification information has been established will emit a color different from that of other display parts. Alternatively, the brightness may be different from that of other parts. Note that the combination effective month display means displays the combination of the specific identification information (777
) is established (for example, the display result at the stage when the two variable display parts stop is 77), even if the combination valid column in which the previous combination was established is displayed. good.

3A to 3C are detailed views of the rotating drum display S30 included in the display device 20, in particular, FIG. 3A shows a perspective view of one rotating drum, FIG. 3B shows a front view thereof, and FIG. Figure 3C shows its side view. In the figure, the rotating drum indicator 30 indicates a plurality of (three in the figure) rotating drums 3.
Including 1a to 31c. Rotating drum 31a as an example of a rotating body
On the outer periphery of ~31C (only 31a is shown in the figure),
Identification information such as pictures, symbols, and numbers (in the illustration, alphabets) are drawn at fixed angles or intervals. The type of identification information can be any type, such as drawing a different type at every position on the outer circumference of the rotating drum, drawing different types at adjacent locations, and drawing the same type in one rotation among multiple types. You may choose to. Note that since the rotating drums 31a to 31C in each row are configured in exactly the same way, the following explanation will be based on the case of one rotating drum 31a.

A ratchet m'Ij 32a is fixed to the center of one side of the rotating drum 31a. The ratchet edges 32a have a number of teeth corresponding to the number of identification information drawn on the outer periphery of the rotating drum. Furthermore, first detected portions 330 to 339 are formed on the same circumference on one side of the rotating drum 31a, corresponding to the positions where the identification information is formed. Note that the first detected parts 330 to 339 are formed every other location for the identification information formation position, and the first detected parts 330 to 339 of the rotary drum display shown in FIG. It may be configured with the detected part. In other words, the first detected parts 330 to 3
A missing part without a detected part is formed every other time at the 39 formation positions, and an indication is made based on the counted value of the counting means described later and the whiteness of the detection of the first detected part at the stop +L of the rotating drum. It may also be configured to determine the identification information that is being used. Further, on one side of the rotating drum 31a, a reference position (for example, a position corresponding to 330) on a circumference different from the circumference forming the first detected parts 330 to 339 is provided. , a second detected portion 33'' are formed.

This second detected portion 33 is used to detect a reference position for detecting the formation position of each piece of information up to one rotation of the rotating drum 31. 330 to 339° 33r is, for example, a means for detecting these or an optical detection means, and if it includes a light emitting part that generates light and a light receiving part that receives the reflected light of the light, it is capable of reflecting light. It is formed by pasting together materials such as aluminum foil.

Each chestnut rotating drum 31a to 3 formed as described above
By inserting the drum shaft 34 into the shaft hole 331, the drum shafts 1c are held together by the drum shaft 34 and individually rotatably supported by the frictional force. Both ends of the drum shaft 34 are supported by the sides of the box 35. Although not shown, the rotational force of a motor (44 shown in FIG. 5, which will be described later) is transmitted to one end of the drum shaft 34 via a suitable rotational force transmission mechanism.

Box 3 on the rear surface of each row of rotating drums 31a to 31C
Solenoids 36a to 36c (only those corresponding to 31a are shown in the figure) are fixed to the rotating drums 31a to 31c. These solenoids 36a~
'3 b c is for individually rotating or stopping the corresponding rotating drums 3La to 31c. The plungers 361 of the solenoids 36a to 36C are fitted with return springs 362, and their tip portions are engaged with one ends of the corresponding locking levers 37a to 37c. A common lever shaft 38 is located approximately in the center of each of the locking levers 37a to 37c.
It is supported by the shaft. Both ends of the lever shaft 38 are fixed to both sides of the box 35. Each of the locking levers 37a to 37c has a claw-like portion 371 at its tip, and the claw-like portion is connected to a ratchet gear 32 fixed to a corresponding rotating drum.
a to 32c to stop the rotating drum and maintain the locked state.

In addition, when rotating the rotating drums 31a to 31c, the motor (44) is rotationally driven and each solenoid 3
6a to 36c are electrically biased, and the locking levers 37a to 3
This is done by disengaging the claw-like portions 7c from the ratchet gears 32a to 32c.

Further, sensor support portions 39a to 39c are provided opposite to one side surface of each of the rotating drums 31a to 31c.
(only Qa is shown), the corresponding rotating drums 31a to 3
Sensors 461a to 461e (
In the illustration, only 461a is shown), and reset position (reference position) detection sensors 462a to 462C (which are an example of a second detection means for detecting the second detected portion 33) are shown.
In the illustration, only 462a is shown).

Although the illustration shows the sensor facing the detected part, it is possible to separate the light emitting part and the light receiving part of the sensor by an angle so that the optical axes of the projected light and reflected light correspond to the detected part. You can also do this.

4A and 4B are detailed views of other embodiments of a rotating drum indicator, in particular, FIG. 4A shows a front view of one rotating drum and FIG. 4B shows a side view thereof. The rotary drum indicator 30' of this embodiment differs from those shown in FIGS. 3A to 3C in that the first detected portion and the second detected portion are configured as follows. That is, the first detected portion 3 formed on the rotating drum 31a of this embodiment
30' to 339' are formed by drilling through holes. Further, the second detected portion 33r' is also formed of a through hole. The sensor support member 398' is formed in a U-shape when viewed from the front, and is provided so as to sandwich the rotating drum 31a. Sensor support part +4' 39 a'
A light emitting part and a light receiving part are provided at the upper end portions of the left and right sides of the rotating drum 31a, and the sensor 461
It is composed of a.

Further, a light projecting part and a light receiving part included in the reset position detection sensor 462a are formed at the upper ends of the left and right sides of the sensor support member 39a' corresponding to the second detected part '3r'. . That is, in this embodiment, the drum 31
The position where the identification information is formed is detected by the transparent hole a. The rest of the structure is the same as that shown in FIGS. 3A to 3C, so the same parts are designated by the same reference numerals and the explanation thereof will be omitted. Note that a disk may be provided that rotates integrally with each of the rotating drums, and the first detected portion and the second detected portion may be formed on the disk.

FIG. 5 is a circuit diagram of the game control circuit. The game control circuit 40 of this embodiment includes a start command signal generation circuit 418 a display drive circuit 42 . an n1 variable display drive circuit including a stop signal generation circuit 43, a motor 44, and solenoids 36a to 36c;
Delay circuit 45, display state detection circuits 46a to 46c, Yakumono opening/closing drive means 47, and microprocessor 50
including.

Start (the ci number generation circuit 41 starts the rotation drum 31a of each row
~3] Generates a signal for instructing the start of the rotational drive of c. This start signal generating circuit 41 is used to control the safe holes 2a to 2c if the rotating drum is immediately driven to rotate in response to, for example, winning a prize in the safe holes 2a to 2c.
A winning ball detector is used to detect winning balls in a to 2c. Further, even if the safe holes 2a to 2c are won, if the rotating drum is to be driven at the timing desired by the player, the start signal generation circuit 41 is activated by the safe holes 2a to 2c.
Winning ball detector 1 for detecting winning balls in the winning ball detector 1 includes a counter for counting the output of the winning ball detector 1, and the count value of the counter is above a predetermined number capable of driving the rotating drum 11 and by suppressing the start switch 6. The circuit is configured to generate a start signal.

The stop signal generating circuit 43 is a circuit that generates a stop signal when the stop switch 7 is pressed, or a timer that generates a time-up signal when the stop switch 7 is not pressed within a certain period of time after the start signal is generated. and provides the stop signal to the drive circuit 42.

The display state detection circuits 46a to 46c detect identification information displayed on the corresponding rotating drums 31a to 31c, respectively. Specifically, the display state detection circuit 46a
is sensor 461a, reset position detection sensor 4
62a, amplifiers (AMP) 463a and 4bba, waveform shaping circuits 464a and 467a, and a counter 465a. Here, sensors 461a and 462
a is a photoelectric sensor including a light emitting part (or a light projecting part) and a light receiving part. The sensor 461a is the first detected part 330
~333 is used to detect. The sensor 462a is used to detect the second detected portion 33r. The counter 465a is a 4-bit counter that performs an adding operation every time there is an output from the sensor 461a and a reset operation every time there is an output from the sensor 462a, and functions as an ail number pitching means. Note that the display state detection circuits 46b and 46c have the same circuit configuration as the circuit 46a, so a detailed explanation thereof will be omitted for illustration purposes only.

FIG. 6 is a concrete block diagram of the microprocessor and the Yakumono opening/closing driving means. microprocessor 5
0 has a function as a combination determination means for determining that each of the identification information arranged on the valid combination column is a combination related to the combination of the specific identification information, Central processing unit (hereinafter referred to as CPU) 51. It includes a program storage memory (hereinafter referred to as ROM) 52 and a data storage memory (hereinafter referred to as RAM) 53. The ROM 52 includes a setting table (setting storage area) used to determine the type and combination of identification information displayed on the rotating drum and its value, and also stores settings for a program shown in FIG. 9, which will be described later. ing.

The Yakumono opening/closing drive means 47 includes an opening/closing drive circuit 471 and a Yakumono opening solenoid 472.

Here, the solenoid 472 opens the plate of the variable winning ball device 5 by its electrical energization, and the continuous opening time or the intermittent opening/closing repetition time of the plate depends on the continuous or intermittent energization time. In other words, the duration of the state in which it is easy to win is controlled for 11.5 hours.

FIG. 7 is a diagram schematically showing a part of the storage area of the ROM 52. ROM 52 includes a first setting table 521 and a second setting table 522. Setting table 5
21 is based on the =1 value of the counters 465a to 465C included in the display state detection circuits 46a to 46c.
It converts into identification information of each column displayed in the middle stage of the rotating drum display 30 (in the direction along the display sections 24a-24b), and the identification information corresponding to each =1 value is set and stored. In the setting table 522, the combinations of identification information displayed on the rotating drums 31a to 31c in each row are horizontally located at the first to third ports (upper row, middle row).

upper row) and diagonal direction 1st 0.2nd (right diagonal left diagonal)
For each direction, the combination type of identification information given a value is set and stored, and value data (for example, opening time of the plate of the variable winning ball device 5) for each combination type is stored.

As shown in the setting table 522 of FIG. 7, even though the same identification information A-A-A is displayed, the identification information is formed on the combination H effect array in the horizontal direction. The game value awarded is different depending on the combination in the diagonal h-direction (-i effective row).In addition, the combination 4] in which the specific combination (i) is established is all regardless of the effective row. The game value given may be the same.

FIG. 8 is a diagram schematically showing the storage area of the RAM 53. The RAM 53 includes a plurality of storage areas, and includes at least the following storage areas 531 to 539. That is, areas 531, 532, and 533 are counters 465a, 465b corresponding to the identification information displayed on the rotating drums 31a, 31b, and 31c in the middle direction, respectively.
It takes one month to memorize the count values of , 465c. Areas 534, 535 and 536 are rotating drum indicators 3
It is used to store value data given by each combination of the first, second, and third (ie, upper, middle, and lower rows) in the horizontal direction that are displayed as 0. Areas 537 and 538 are the first diagonal opening (the direction of the display sections 26a and 26b) and the second diagonal opening (the direction of the display section 27a).

27b) is used to store the value data given by the combination. The area 539 is used to store maximum value data among the value data based on the combination of direction-specific identification information stored in each of the areas 534 to 538.

FIG. 9 is a flowchart 1 of an operation program for determining the display state of the rotary drum display 30 and determining whether to give value based on the display state.

FIG. 10 is a time chart to help understand the explanation of the operation shown in FIG.

Next, the specific operation of this embodiment will be explained with reference to FIGS. 1 to 10.

A start signal generation circuit 41 generates a start signal based on the winning balls in the safe holes 2a to 2C or the suppression of the start switch 6, and supplies it to the drive circuit 42.

Accordingly, the drive circuit 42 rotates the motor 44 and energizes the solenoids 36a to 36c. Therefore, at the same time as the motor 44 rotates, the solenoid 3
1 to 31c attract one end of the locking levers 37a to 37c to release the engagement between the claw portion 371 and each of the ratchet gears 32a to 32c. Therefore, the rotating drums 31a to 31c in each row are rotationally driven by the rotational force of the motor 44 to change their display state. Is the identification information displayed in a different state due to the rotational drive of the rotating drum?
It is visible to the player through the display window 22.

At this time, the sensor 461a derives a signal whose electrical output state is changed every time the detected parts 330 to 33 arrive. The output of the sensor 461a is amplified by an amplifier 463a, shaped into a pulse waveform by a waveform shaping circuit 464a, and provided as an addition pulse to a counter 465a.

Further, the sensor 462a derives a signal whose electrical output state is changed every time the detected portion 33r of the rotating drum 31a arrives. This signal is amplified by an amplifier 466a, shaped into a pulse waveform by a waveform shaping circuit 467a, and received as a reset pulse by a counter 465a. The counter 465a receives the addition pulse;
The count value is incremented each time the reset pulse is generated, and the count value is reset each time the reset pulse is generated (i.e. O).
do.

Similarly, the respective sensors 461b and 462b included in the display state detection circuits 46b and 46c.

461C and 462C are the corresponding rotating drums 31b
, 31c are detected. As a result, the counter 465b changes its Si1 value based on the variable display state of the rotating drum 31b.

Furthermore, the counter 465C changes its =1 value based on the variable display state of the rotating drum 31c. However, C
The PU 51 receives no judgment command signal from the delay circuit 45 during the period in which the rotary drums 31a to 31c are rotationally driven and the identification information is variably displayed.
The count values of a, 46'5b, and 465c are not read, and the display state is not determined in 41.

Then, while the rotary drums 31a to 31C are rotating as described above, the stop signal generating circuit 43 generates a stop signal in response to the operation of the stop switch 7 or the time-up output of the timer.

In response, the drive circuit 42 deenergizes the solenoids 31a to 31c and returns the locking levers 37a to 37c to engage the claw portion 371 and the ratchet gears 32a to 32c, and after a slight delay, the drive circuit 42 engages the ratchet gears 32a to 32c. to stop. Therefore, the usage display operation of the identification information displayed on the rotating drums 31a to 31c in each row is stopped. At this time, the count values of the counters 465a, 465b, and 465c are J1 corresponding to the identification information displayed in the horizontal direction "2-1" (direction of the display sections 24a, 24b) of the rotating drums 31a, 31b, and 31c in each row. Counting numbers.

A determination command signal is given to the CPU 51 from the delay circuit 45 after a delay of a certain delay time To set by the delay circuit 45 after the generation of the stop 1- signal. Depending on the CPU51
starts the operation of the flowchart shown in FIG. That is, in step 1, the CPU 51 uses the counter 46
Read the count value of 5a. In step 2, the count value of counter 465a is written to area 531. In step 3, the count value of counter 465b is read. In step 4, the count value of counter 465b is written to area 532. In step 5, the man-hour value of counter 465C is read.

In step 6, the count value of counter 465C is written to area 533.

Subsequently, in step 7, the type of the combination of identification information displayed first in the horizontal direction, that is, in the upper row in the horizontal direction, is determined. Specifically, this determination is made through the following process. That is, areas 531 to 53
The =1 numerical value stored in each of 3 is displayed in the middle row in the horizontal direction (display section 24a).

24b direction), so in order to convert it to the upper row in the horizontal j direction, each area 5
1 is added to each of the count values stored in 31 to 533. The type of identification information of each added count value is determined based on the setting table 521. Then, it is determined whether the type of combination of identification information of the six rows of rotating drums 31a to 31c that has been determined is a type that should be expressed in terms of the value in the first horizontal direction set in the setting table 522.
'11 was cut off. If it is determined that the combination type is one that should be valued, then in step 8 the value data is read out from the setting table 522 and placed in the area 522.
34. In addition, horizontal direction 1st-1 combination 4)
If the property is not class t-1 to which value should be assigned, area 5
Data (0) indicating that no value is assigned to 34 is written.

In step 9, the type of combination of identification information displayed in the second horizontal row, that is, in the middle horizontal row, is determined. This judgment is based on areas 531-53
After determining the respective identification information displayed in the horizontal middle row of each rotary drum 31a to 31c based on each = 1 value stored in 3, the setting table is used to combine the respective identification information. Horizontal direction 2 stored as 522
This is done by determining whether the combination of identification information is in the type of identification information that should be assigned a value of 1 in the th position.

If it is determined that it is within the set type, the combination t-n of the identification information is determined in step 10.
Value data assigned by category is written into area 535.

In step 11, the type of combination is determined based on the identification information displayed third in the horizontal direction, that is, in the lower row in the horizontal direction. This determination is made by the following process. In other words, since the count values stored in each of areas 531 to 533 are those in the middle row,
Each of these count values is subtracted by 1, and it is determined to which identification information set in the setting table 521 the value of the subtraction result corresponds. Then, the combination of identification information determined for each column is the value (1 go 4) that should be assigned the third value in the horizontal direction stored in the setting table 522.
It will be checked whether it is included in the set type or not.

If it is determined that the combination type should be given an l1lti value, the value data given by that combination type is read out in step 12, and the value data given in area 5 is read out.
36.

In step 13, the type of combination in the first diagonal direction, that is, in the direction along the display sections 26a and 26b, is determined. This judgment is made by setting the value obtained by subtracting the count value stored in area 531, the value stored in area 532, and the value obtained by adding 1 to the count value stored in area 5'33. It is determined which count value stored in the table 521 corresponds to the corresponding identification information, and it is determined from each count value whether it is the corresponding identification information. Furthermore, it is determined whether the determined identification information of each y+3 is included in the type of combination to which the value of diagonal Ji direction 1, i1 is to be assigned, which is stored in the setting table 522. If it is determined that the type of combination should be assigned a value, then in step 14, value data to be assigned according to the type of combination is read from the setting table 522 and written into the area 537.

In step 15, the type of combination in the second diagonal direction, that is, along the display sections 27a and 27b is determined. This determination is made by determining which count value in the setting table 521 the value obtained by adding 1 to the count value in area 531, the value obtained by subtracting 1 from the count value in area 532, and the count value in area 533 corresponds to, and each count value. By reading out the identification information corresponding to the diagonal direction 2 displayed on the rotating drum of each row
th identification information is determined. Furthermore, it is determined whether or not this combination of identification information is included in the combination types stored in the setting table 52 to which the second value in the diagonal direction should be assigned. If it is included in the combination to which value should be assigned, the value data corresponding to that combination type is read from the setting table 522, and the area 53
8.

In step 17, it is determined which of the value data stored in areas 534-538 has the greatest value. In step 18, the data of the determined maximum value is written to area 539.

Thereafter, in one step, value provision control is performed based on the value data stored in area 539.
It will be done. For example, if the value given by the combination type of identification information is the time that can make the variable winning ball device 5 1st1, value data, that is, time data is given to the opening/closing drive circuit 471. Based on the given time data, the opening/closing drive circuit 471 energizes the solenoid 472 for that time to open the plate of the variable winning ball device 5. As a result, the player is given the opportunity to win a large amount of prizes at once with a relatively high probability by combining the display states of the rotary drum display 30. In addition, the iI weirdo prize ball device is configured to win within a certain limit number of times based on the fact that the ball hits a predetermined specific winning area while being driven and controlled in the first state. It may be configured such that the first state is repeatedly and continuously controlled. Furthermore, the game value awarded in step 19 may be such that a predetermined number of prizes are directly paid out at the stage when a specific combination of identification information is established.

As described above, according to this embodiment, the first detected portion is formed corresponding to the formation position of the identification information, and by counting the number, the type or type of identification information displayed on the display window can be determined. Since the types of combinations of identification information can be determined, it is possible to increase the number of types of identification information that can be detected.
There is an advantage that even if a plurality of pieces of identification information are visible through the display window of one drum, the type of identification information displayed can be determined.

Incidentally, in the embodiment shown in FIG. 5, a case has been described in which the display state detection circuits 46a to 46c include 4-bit counters, but the display state detection circuit is not limited to this, and various modifications can be considered. .

FIG. 11 is a circuit diagram of another embodiment of the display state detection circuit. Display state detection circuit of this embodiment (for example, 46a)
differs from FIG. 5 in that a ring counter 468a is used instead of a counter, and when the second detected portion 33 is detected during one rotation from the start of the rotating drum, the ring counter 468a counts. In this embodiment, when the start signal generation circuit 41 derives the start signal, the numeric value is reset.
80a generates a pulse with a time width corresponding to one rotation period of the rotary drum and applies it to AND gate 469a. Therefore, the output of the sensor 462a (i.e., the second detected part 3
Only those detected during one rotation of the rotating drum 31a are sent to the ring counter 468a as initial reset pulses via the AND gate 469a.
given to. At this time, the ring counter 468a resets the =1 value (0). Then sensor 4
An addition pulse is given to the ring counter 468a every time the detection target section 61a detects any one of the detected parts 330 to 339. However, the ring counter 468a is returned to its initial state each time it counts a number (9) that is one less than the number of identification information drawn on the outer periphery of the rotating drum 31a, so as a result, the ring counter 468a returns to the initial state. Repeat 9 to make l number.

FIG. 12 is a circuit diagram of still another embodiment of the display state detection circuit. In this embodiment, the counter 465a is operated for counting after a stop signal is generated. That is, when a stop signal is generated, a pulse corresponding to the time of several strokes of the rotating drum is derived from the monostable multi 480a and is applied as manual power to one of the lower gears 1481a and 482a.

Therefore, the antigames 481a and 482a are activated after the stop ROM number is derived. Antogame 1 and 4
The output of the waveform 11 detour circuit 464a is applied to the other input signal 81a. The other input of the AND gate 482a has
The output of the waveform shaping circuit 467a is given. The output of the AND gate 481a is sent to the counter 465a as an addition pulse.
given to. The output of the controller 482a is applied as a reset pulse to the counter 465a. Therefore, the counter 465a has a stop signal of 5. A counting operation is performed after the rotation drum 31a is counted, and a count value corresponding to the display state of the rotary drum 31a is counted. At this time, the stop signal is applied to the drive circuit 42 via the delay circuit 49. The delay time of the delay circuit 49 is selected to be longer than the time it takes for the rotary drum to rotate at least once after the stop signal is applied, and shorter than the fixed time set by the tit stabilization multiplier 480a. Therefore, the 21 numerical value after the rotation drum has stopped is maintained in the counter 465a.

In addition, in FIG. 11 and FIG. 12, one drum 31
Although only the display state detection circuit 46a corresponding to λ·l is shown, the display state detection circuits 46b and 46c corresponding to the other rotating drums 31b and 31C are similarly configured.

Incidentally, in the above-described embodiments, a rotating drum was described as an example of a rotating body, and various other types of rotating bodies were also used.
), the technical idea of this invention can be applied in the same way. For example, another rotating body may be one in which a rotating shaft is provided at the center of a disk, and identification information is formed at every fixed angle in a portion near the peripheral edge of the disk. In that case, a first side detection section and a second side detection section are formed on the back surface of the disk.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, a pachinko machine was described as an example of a game machine with a rotary display, but the display state detection device of the present invention can also be applied to other pinball game machines and slot machines.

[Effects of the Invention] In the present invention, since the variable display device has a plurality of combination white effect rows, it is possible to increase the variations in the formation of specific combinations of each of the three different information, and to play the game. Although the above-mentioned enjoyment can be improved, since the specific combination of each identification information is displayed in the effect row of the combination H or the game is not played, it is easy for the player to overlook that the specific combination has been achieved. Introducing a gaming machine that can reduce the number of iJl situations that occur as much as possible.
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[Brief explanation of the drawing]

FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko machine, which is an example of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a hemostatic diagram of an example of the display device. FIGS. 3A to 3C are detailed views of a rotating drum indicator, which is an example of a rotating indicator. Figures 4A and 4B are detailed views of another example of a rotating drum indicator. FIG. 5 is a block diagram of a game control circuit and a display state detection device according to an embodiment of the present invention. 6th
The figure is a detailed block diagram of the microprocessor and the Yakumono opening/closing driving means. FIG. 7 is a diagram schematically showing the storage area of the ROM. FIG. 8 is a diagram schematically showing the storage area of the RAM 53. FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing an operating program for determining the display state of the rotary display, which is a feature of this embodiment. Figure 10 is the fifth
It is a time chart to help understand the explanation of the operation in the figure. FIGS. 11 and 12 are circuit diagrams of other embodiments of the display state detection circuit. In the figure, 10 is a pachinko machine, 21J is a display device, 3
0 and 30' are rotating drum indicators, 46a-46c
47 is a display state detection circuit, 47 is a Yakumono opening/closing drive means, 5
0 disables the microprocessor. Figure 2 '7

Claims (1)

[Scope of Claims] A gaming machine that variably displays a plurality of types of identification information and provides a predetermined gaming value when the display result when the display stops becomes a predetermined combination of specific identification information. , a plurality of variable display sections that variably display the plurality of types of identification information are provided, and each combination of identification information of each of the variable display sections is made visible on a plurality of predetermined combination effective columns. a combination determining means for determining that each of the pieces of identification information arranged on the certain combination valid column is a combination related to the combination of the specific identification information; A gaming machine comprising: a valid combination column display means for displaying a valid combination column in which a combination related to the combination of the specific identification information is established based on a determination output of the combination determination means.