JPH03191970A - Pinball game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To adjust the balance of a profit between a player and a pinball proprietor without spoiling the interest of a game, by a method wherein an auxiliary game means which varies the prize value of a pinball entered into a variable prize-winning device on the basis of a result of the game, is provided and on the basis of a result of an auxiliary game, the number of prize pinballs corresponding to the pinball entered into the variable prize-winning device is modified by a prize pinball-discharging means. CONSTITUTION:In a control circuit for discharging prize pinballs, the number of the prize pinballs discharged in corresponding to a pinball entered into a variable prize-winning device 6 is selectively determined, and in a circuit wherein the number of the prize pinballs determined is ordered to a prize pinball discharge-controlling device 89, a first motor switch 76 and a detector 40 for the number of prize-winning pinballs are connected to a first AND gate 137 and a second motor switch 77 and the detector 40, to a second AND gate 138. When a signal is outputted at the first AND gate 137, a command, e.g. seven prize pinballs, is transmitted to the controlling device 89, and at the second AND gate 138, the other command, e.g. thirteen prize pinballs, to the controlling device 89. On the other hand, when the number of prize times entered into the variable prize-winning device 6 is small or when the number of opening and closing times is small, the drop of a prize-winning pinball is checked by a stopping member 41, and hence the prize-winning pinball becomes difficult to enter a special winning pocket 38, and a variable member part becomes easy to continue the movement of opening and closing.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION (Field of Industrial Application) The present invention relates to a pachinko machine that converts the number of winning balls to be ejected to a variable winning device according to the result of an auxiliary game.

<Prior Art> In conventional pachinko machines, the number of winning balls ejected to the variable winning device was always constant.

In the game on this pachinko machine, a player can win a prize in a variable prize device by hitting a ball into a specific prize opening,
An attempt is made to obtain more prize balls by causing many batted balls to enter a variable prize winning device.

<Problems to be Solved by the Invention> However, if the number of prize balls discharged from the variable winning device is constant, as the number of winning balls increases, the number of prize balls also increases in proportion to the number of winning balls.

Therefore, in order to increase the interest of the game, the nails near the specific winning openings that enable winning in the variable winning device are adjusted to increase the probability of winning in the variable winning device, and the number of prize balls to be ejected increases. The profits of the game parlors are not increasing. On the other hand, check the nails near the specific winning opening? However, if the winning probability of the variable winning device is lowered, the number of prize balls that are played will decrease, which will be disadvantageous to the player.

Furthermore, since the number of prize balls is constant, the game becomes monotonous and the game becomes less interesting.

Means for Solving the Problem> Therefore, in the present invention, an auxiliary game means is provided which changes the winning value of the winning ball to the prize device depending on the result of the game, and based on the result of the auxiliary game, the winning value of the winning ball is changed. The number of balls per winning ball of a variable winning device is changed and determined by a winning ratio control means, and the balance of profits between a ceremonial player and a game parlor is adjusted without spoiling the interest of the game.

(Function) The movable member of the variable prize winning device is always in the first state which is disadvantageous to the player.

When a hit ball enters the specific winning hole, the movable member changes to a second state that is advantageous for the player, and the ball enters the variable winning device into a state where it can win, and the auxiliary game starts.

When the result of the auxiliary game is in the normal state, the prize ball discharge control means selects and determines the number of prize balls corresponding to the normal state for the winning balls of the variable winning device, and the prize ball discharge device discharges the prize balls. do.

When the result of the auxiliary game becomes a special state, the prize ball discharge control means selects and determines a larger number of prize balls than in the normal state for the winning balls of the variable winning device, and the prize ball discharge device discharges the prize balls. .

(Example> The present invention will be explained below based on the embodiments shown in the drawings.

Fig. 1 shows a game board 1 of a pachinko machine, in which a game part 3 surrounded by a guide rail 2 is formed on the front side of the game board 1, and inside the game part 3 there are winning tools 4, windmills 5, etc. In addition, a variable winning device 6 is provided approximately in the center of the gaming section 3, and below the variable winning device 6 there is a first specific winning opening 8.8 having a first specific winning switch 7, and a second specific winning opening 8.8. A second specific winning opening 10 having a switch 9 is arranged in parallel.

The variable prize winning device 6 is shown in FIGS. 2 to 9.

The variable winning device 6 has a cylindrical storage frame 1 with a closed rear wall.
1, and a rotating member 12 rotatably stored in the storage frame 1]
and a drive machine $J113 for rotating the rotating member 12.
It consists of

The storage frame 11 is a member for storing the rotating member 12 inside, and a flange-shaped back jacket piece 14 is provided on the outer peripheral surface for attaching the storage frame 11 to the back of the game board l. The front side surface of the fastening piece 14 is provided with a fitting receiving part 17 for attaching the positioning member 16 of the front fastening member 15. The front fastening member 15 includes an insertion cylindrical member 19 that is inserted into a storage frame insertion hole 18 formed in the game board l, a flange-shaped front fastening piece 20 provided at one end of the insertion cylindrical member 19,
It consists of a front fastening piece 20 and a positioning member 16 provided along the outer periphery of the insertion tube member 19.

The rotating member 12 also includes a main rotating body 21 and a sub rotating member 22.

The sub-rotating member 22 includes a disk-shaped first substrate 23 on the front side, an opening 24 at approximately the center of the first substrate 23, and a concave case 25 extending rearward from the opening 24. A chamber 26 is formed, the concave chamber 26 is divided into upper and lower halves, and an opening 2 is formed.
A partitioning member 27 is provided so as to protrude toward the front of the pachinko machine from 4 to form a first recessed chamber 26a and a second recessed chamber 26b, and a pair of first movable sections are provided above and below the partitioning member 27 so as to surround the opening 24. First movable member 2 consisting of winglets 28.28
9, and a second movable member 31 consisting of a pair of second movable wing pieces 30, 30 are respectively provided, and the first movable member 29 has a first its part 32 on the distal end side, and the second movable member 31 has a second its part 32 on the distal end side. 11th
The portion 33 is provided in a protruding manner.

Further, a variable display device 34 consisting of a dot matrix display, which is an auxiliary game device as an auxiliary game means, is provided on the front surface of the partition member 27, and on the inner surface of the rear wall of the recessed chamber 26,
A continuation count indicator 35 is placed on the first concave chamber 26a side, and a continuation count indicator 35 is placed on the first concave chamber 26a side.
A prize winning number display 36 is provided on the 6b side. Also, the first
There is a general prize opening 3 inside the armor part 32 and the second armor part 33, respectively.
There will be a 7.37 and a special prize 038.

Both partition walls 27a and 27b of the partition member 27 are sloped downward toward the back of the recessed chamber 26, and the partition member 2 is located at the lower end of the slope.
A passage hole 39 is provided through the hole 7 to communicate the first recessed chamber 26a and the second recessed chamber 26b, and a prize winning number detector 40 is attached to the passage hole 39.

Furthermore, retaining member insertion holes 42 are provided on both upper and lower surfaces of the recessed chamber case 25 to allow the retaining member 41 to be inserted therethrough.

The first movable member 29 is provided with a first rotation shaft 43 and a first guide shaft 44 on the back side, and the first rotation shaft 43 is attached to a first bearing 45 provided on the first substrate 23 in a circular arc shape. The first guide shaft 44 is inserted into the first guide elongated hole 46 . Similarly, the second movable member 31 has a second rotation shaft 47 and a second guide shaft 48 on the back side, and a second rotation shaft 47 on a second bearing 49 provided on the first substrate 23. A second guide shaft 4 is inserted into the arc-shaped second guide slot 5°.
8 is inserted through.

Further, on the back surface side of the first board 23, connecting members 53 for attaching the second board 51 of the main rotating body 21 and the solenoid mounting plate 52 are protruded.

The main rotating body 21 includes a second board 51 having a wiring passage hole 54 in the center thereof, and a cylindrical member 5 protruding from the second board 51.
5, and the second board 51 is attached to the connecting member 53 with screws or the like. The main rotating body 21 also has a first insertion hole 56 through which the cylindrical member 55 is inserted, and a light emitting member mounting board 59 on which lamps 57, LEDs 5g, etc. are attached is attached to the front side. .

The connecting member 53 also includes a solenoid mounting plate 52 located behind the second board 51 and the light emitting member mounting board 59.
It is installed.

This solenoid mounting plate 52 has the main rotary body 21 in the center.
It is a disc-shaped member with a second insertion hole 60 through which the cylindrical member 55 is inserted, and the rear side has a first solenoid 61.61 for driving the first movable member 29 and a second movable member 31.
The second solenoid 62°62 for driving the is attached. Also, the rotating wheels 43.4 of each movable member 28.30
An insertion hole 64 is opened for inserting a link member 63 attached to the tip of 7. And the first solenoid 6
A connecting piece 65a is attached to the plunger 61a of No. 1, and a shaft 67a of the first link member 63a attached to the tip of the first rotating shaft 43 can be attached to an elongated hole 66a provided at the other end of the connecting piece 65a. be. Similarly, the second solenoid 62
A connecting piece 65b is attached to the plunger 62a, and the shaft 6 of the second link member 63b attached to the tip of the second rotation shaft 47 is inserted into the elongated hole 66b provided at the other end of the connecting piece 65b.
7b is installed. Therefore, the plunger 61a of the first solenoid 61 always protrudes, and the outer periphery of the opening 24 formed in the first substrate 23 is connected to the first movable wing piece 28.
, 28 and the partitioning member 27 are surrounded by the first armor part 32 and are in a closed state, resulting in a first state in which no batted ball is received into the variable prize winning device 6, which is a disadvantageous state for the player. On the other hand, when the first solenoid 61 is energized, the plunger 61a is attracted, the first movable wing 28.28 rotates, and there is a space between the tip of the first movable wing 28.28 and the first armor portion 32. A second state is created in which a ball is easily received into the variable prize winning device 6, which is an advantageous state for the player.

A third insertion hole 68 for inserting the cylindrical member 55 of the main rotating body 21 is provided in the rear wall of the storage frame 11, and a motor mounting portion 69 and a motor switch mounting portion 7 are provided.
0 is the default. In addition, on the lower outer surface of the storage frame 11,
A third solenoid 71 that drives the stop member 41 is attached so that the plunger 71a passes through the storage frame 11, and a special winning ball flow path 72 is provided with a special winning prize detector 73.

Then, a rotary gear 75 having a shielding plate 74 is attached to the rear end of the cylindrical member 55 inserted into the rear wall of the storage frame 11 with screws, and the first motor switch 7B and the second motor switch 75 are placed at a position facing the shielding plate 74. Motor switches 77 are provided facing each other. Further, a drive gear 80 is attached to the shaft 79 of the motor 78 so that the drive gear 80 meshes with the rotating gear 75. Therefore, when the motor 78 rotates, the cylindrical member 55 rotates, and the rotating member 1 connected to the cylindrical member 55 rotates.
2 also rotates.

The above-described retaining member 41 includes a second retaining member 41b provided in the first concave chamber 26a and a first retaining member 41a provided in the second concave chamber 26b. This retaining member 41 is a member having an oval shape in cross section, and the retaining protrusion 81 at the tip enters and exits the retaining member through hole 42 so that the concave chamber case 25
The retaining member 4 is pivoted on the outside of the upper and lower surfaces of the
A driving protrusion 82 is protruded from the back surface of the third solenoid 71, and this driving protrusion 82 is in contact with the plunger 71a of the third solenoid 71. Therefore, the plunger 71a of the third solenoid 71 is always in the lower position, as shown by the second recessed chamber 26b located on the lower side in FIG.
is coming out of the second recessed chamber 26b. On the other hand, when the third solenoid 71 is energized, the plunger 71a protrudes, the driving protrusion 82 is pushed up, and the retaining protrusion 81 protrudes from the retaining member through hole 42 into the second recessed chamber 26b, so that the winning ball can be retained. Become.

In order to assemble the variable prize winning device 6 described above, the second board 51 of the main rotating body 21 is attached to the connecting member 53 of the sub rotating member 22, and the light emitting member mounting board 59 and the solenoid mounting plate 5 are attached.
The cylindrical member 55 of the main rotating body 21 is inserted into the rear wall of the storage frame 11 and the cylindrical member 55 of the main rotating body 21 is inserted into the rear wall of the storage frame 11 to attach the rotation member 1 to the connection member 53.
A rotary gear 75 is attached to the rear end of the cylindrical member 55, and the rotary gear 75 is engaged with a drive gear 80 attached to the shaft 79 of the motor 78, so that the motor 78 is mounted on the outer surface of the rear wall of the housing frame 11. Attach the front fastening piece 20 of the front fastening member 15 to the front side of the storage frame insertion hole 18 opened in the game board l using screws, etc., so that the positioning member 16 fits into the fitting receiving part 17. Then, the storage frame 1'l may be inserted into the storage frame insertion hole 18 from the back side.

As shown in FIG. 10, the back mechanism panel 83 is provided with a storage tank 84 at the top, a guide gutter 85 is connected to the storage tank 84, and a prize ball discharge device 86 is provided at the downstream end of the guide gutter 85.
A ball supply tray (not shown) in which a prize ball ejecting gutter 87 is connected to a prize ball ejecting device 86 and the prize ball ejecting gutter 87 is provided on the front surface of the pachinko machine.
In addition to being connected to the main control device 88, prize ball ejection control device 89, ball firing device 90, ball nucleus switch 91. A memory discharge switch 92 and the like is provided for manually discharging winning balls when the ball is stopped or malfunctions.

The prize ball ejection control device 89 is a device for controlling the ejection of prize balls, and the prize balls 4, 8, .
Prize ball number setting devices 93a and 93b are provided to set how many prize balls are to be ejected for each winning ball that has won a prize of 10. The reason why the number of prize balls setting devices 93a and 93b are provided is to enable the game parlor to change and set the number of prize balls for the prize winning devices 4.8.10 other than the variable winning device 6 according to the situation.

In the case of this embodiment, winning devices other than the variable winning device 6 4.8
．． Regarding the balls that have won to, the number of prize balls is set to "7".

In addition, the guide gutter 85 is equipped with a ball shortage detector 94 that detects when the storage tank 84 is short of balls, and the prize ball derivation gutter 87 is equipped with a ball supply tray and a lower tray (not shown) that detect when the ball supply tray and lower tray (not shown) are full. An overflow detector 95 is provided to detect.

11 to 14 show the prize ball ejecting device 86 and the ball flow path.

A guide gutter 85 that guides balls from the storage tank 84 to the prize ball ejecting device 86 is divided into two sections by a dividing wall 96.

A swing-prepared first ball leveling 97 and a pressing type second ball leveling 98 are provided in the middle to align the balls in two rows. Further, the upper wall wall on the downstream side of the guide gutter 85 has a long hole 99.99, and the flow control member 1 is rotatably provided on the upstream side of the long hole 99.
00 bent pieces 100a, 100a into this elongated hole 99
．． 99, it is possible to prevent the ball from flowing down.

The prize ball ejecting device 86 is provided between the guide gutter 85 and the prize ball deriving gutter 87, and since the guide gutter 85 is branched into two lines, the prize ball ejecting device 86 also has two systems. The flow prevention member 101 of the prize ball ejecting device 86 has an entry hole 103 formed on the side of the flow gutter 102. A plunger 105a of a discharge solenoid 105 is connected to the flow prevention member 101 via a link member 104.
On the upstream side of the flow prevention member 101, there is a discharged bulb detector 10B.
is the provision. Further, the downflow gutter 102 is provided with a slit 107 for removing the balls or the like with a tool such as a bottle when the balls or the like become clogged. this slit
107 is normally closed by a lid member 108.

Therefore, the flow prevention member 101 is always connected to the flow gutter 102.
The ball enters the downflow gutter 102 through the entrance hole 103 opened in the above, and prevents the ball from flowing down. Then, when the ejection solenoid 105 is energized by a command from the prize ball ejection control device 89, the plunger 105a protrudes, and the link member 1
04 to rotate the flow prevention member 101, the flow prevention member 101 exits from the flow gutter 102, and allows one ball to flow down. The falling ball is detected by the discharged ball detector 106,
When a predetermined number of balls are detected, the ejection solenoid 105 is demagnetized by a command from the prize ball ejection control device 89, the plunger 105a is attracted, and the flow prevention member 101
enters the downflow gutter 102 and prevents the balls from flowing down.

Note that by laying the conductive film 109 inside the downflow gutter, it is possible to prevent the discharge detector 106 from malfunctioning or being destroyed due to static electricity charged on the bulb.

The winning ball processing device 110, which processes winning batted balls into one ball, is connected to a winning ball flow path 11, as shown in FIGS. 15 and 16.
An inlet 113 is connected to the downstream end of the winning ball flow path 111 on the side of the holding frame 112 and communicates with the winning ball flow path 111. A ball processing device 115 for processing guided balls one by one is provided on the lower side, and the ball processing device 115 and the winning ball deriving gutter 11
A stopper 117 is provided between 6 and 6.
is stopper solenoid 118 plunger 118a
It is connected to.

The ball handler 115 is provided with a ball receiving part 119 in the form of three horizontal lines at one end, a blocking piece 120 is provided protruding from the upper side of the ball receiving part 119, a weight 121 is attached to the other end, and a support shaft 122 is provided. It is pivoted to the holding frame 112. In addition, the ball receiving part 119
A detection piece 123 extends from the upper side between the weight 121 and the weight 121, and this detection piece 123 faces the safe sensor 124 attached to the holding frame 112. In this ball processing device 115, the ball receiver 119 is always in the upper position due to the action of the weight 121, and the lower side of the ball receiver 119 is in contact with the lower surface of the winning ball guide plate 114 (FIG. 16A). ), and the inlet 113
The ball flows down on the winning ball guide plate 114 from the ball receiving part 119.
When a ball enters the ball, the weight of the ball causes the ball handler 115 to move to the spindle 1.
22 as the center, the lower side of the ball receiving part 119 comes into contact with the holding frame 112 to be in the lower position, and the detection piece 123
is detected by the safe sensor 124. At this time, the blocking piece 120 rotates to a position facing the winning ball guide plate 114 and prevents the next ball from flowing in (FIG. 16B). The stopper 117 provided between is always the stopper solenoid 118.
is demagnetized and the plunger 118a protrudes, thereby preventing the balls held in the ball receiving portion 119 from flowing down into the winning ball outlet gutter 11G. Then, when the stopper solenoid 11g is energized and the plunger 118a is attracted, the stopper 117 is lifted upward, causing the balls in the ball receiver 119 to flow down into the winning ball outlet gutter 116. In addition, an operating piece 125 protrudes from the stopper 117, and when the winning ball processing device 115 is clogged with balls or the stopper guide 11g is out of order, the stopper 117 can be manually operated to enter the winning ball processing device 115. The ball can be ejected.

The configuration of the main controller 88 will be explained with reference to FIG. 17.

The main control device 88 is a ROM that stores program data such as game contents, display data on the variable display device 34, etc.
126 and RAM1 which is a working data memory.
27, a timer 12g for setting the delay time, etc., and a determination control circuit 129 for determining the game result of the auxiliary game, etc.
Sound generator for generating music data 1
CPU (microcomputer) with 30 etc.
131, and is supplied with a lock necessary for time control from an oscillator 132.

In addition, the input port buffer of the CPU 131 is connected via a low-pass filter to a first specific winning switch 7, a second specific winning switch 9, a special winning prize detector 73, a winning number detector 40, a first motor switch 76° second Signals are input from the motor switch 77, etc., and the signals are input via the driver to the first solenoid 61, second solenoid 62, third solenoid 71, motor 78, variable display device 34, number of continuations display 35, and number of winnings display. 36 etc., and an output signal is sent to the prize ball ejection control circuit 133 via a semiconductor relay. Also a sound generator
130, the sound effect data is sent to the amplifier, and the sound effect is generated by the speaker.

The configuration of the prize ball discharge control device 89 will be explained with reference to FIG. 18.

The prize ball discharge control device 89 includes a RAM 134 which is a working data memory, and an RO which stores control data, etc.
CPU (microcomputer) with M135 etc.
Consists of 136.

And prize ball number setting devices 93a, 93b, safe sensor 124, overflow detector 95, ball shortage detector 94
Signals are input from the memory discharge switch 92, the raw wave switch 91, the prize ball discharge control circuit 133, the discharge detector 106, etc., and a stop command signal is input from a management device installed at an appropriate location in the store. Ru. Also, via the driver, the discharge solenoid 105, the stopper solenoid l18
In addition to sending drive signals to the front of the game board 1, the prize ball lamp, completion lamp, overflow lamp, fraud warning indicator, malfunction indicator, prize ball number display, pilot lamp, speaker, ball launcher, etc. 90, etc., and sends out a drive signal. In addition, the CPU 136 and the ball launcher 90 include:
Drive power is supplied from the power supply.

The operation of the prize ball ejection control circuit 133 will be explained with reference to FIG. 19.

The prize ball discharge control circuit 133 is a circuit for selecting and determining the number of prize balls to be discharged from the winning balls into the variable winning prize device 6, and instructing the determined number of prize balls to the prize ball discharge control device 89. The first motor switch 76 and the winning number detector 40 are connected to the first AND gate 137, and the second motor switch 77 and the winning number detector 40 are connected to the second AND gate 138. Then, when the first AND gate 137 is opened, for example, "7 prize balls command" is sent to the second AND gate.
When 13g is opened, for example, a “133 prize command” is sent to the prize ball discharge control device 89. In addition, in this embodiment, winning devices 4, 8.1 other than the variable winning device 6
For the winning balls that reach 0, a [7 winning balls command] is sent.

The operation of the variable prize winning device 6 will be explained with reference to flowcharts shown in FIGS. 20 to 24 and time charts shown in FIGS. 25 to 27.

When opening a store, etc., the main control device 88
is initialized.

When a player shoots a pachinko ball into the game board l and the ball enters the first special winning hole 8, the variable display timer is set to 3.
2 seconds to start the display conversion of the variable display device 34, and after the wait time of 0.8 seconds is over, the first
The solenoid 61.61 is driven for 0.4 seconds to open and close the first movable wing 28.28. At this time, the variable winning device 6
When a hit ball wins a prize within the game and the winning number detector 40 turns on, as an auxiliary game, the variable display timer is reset and the display conversion of the variable display device 34 that was converting the display is stopped. When the ball hits the special winning hole 38 and the special winning detector 73 is turned on, the variable display device 34
The determination circuit 129 determines the display, and if the display is in a predetermined specific state, for example, all three dot matrix displays are "7", the first special game is executed.
In other cases, a second special game is started. On the other hand, if the winning number detector 40 is not turned on within a preset time and the time is over, the display on the variable display device 34 is stopped. Further, if the batted ball does not win the special win 038 and the special win detector 73 is not turned on, the above-described display determination of the variable display device 34 is not performed.

In addition, if the batted ball wins a prize in the second specific winning hole IO,
The variable display timer is set to 5.2 seconds, the display conversion of the variable display device 34 is started, and after the wait time of 0.8 seconds has ended, the first solenoid 61.61 is set to 0.8 seconds.
It is driven twice per second to open and close the first movable wing 28.28. Then, when the hit ball wins in the variable winning device 6 and the number of winnings detector 40 turns on, the above-described auxiliary game is performed.

When the first special game starts, the continuation number counter is reset, the wait timer is set to 3 seconds, and the opening/closing number counter and the prize winning number counter are reset.

Here, if the continuation number counter value is "0", the motor 78 is rotated counterclockwise when viewed from the front of the game board, and the shielding plate 74
The motor rotates until detected by the second motor switch 77. As a result, the rotating member 12 rotates, and the second concave chamber 26
b is on top and the first recessed chamber 26a is on the bottom. and,
The third solenoid 71 is energized to cause the retaining protrusion 81 of the retaining member 41b to protrude from the retaining member through hole 42 into the first recessed chamber 26a. As a result, a prize is won in the variable prize winning device 6,
The ball that has flowed down into the first recessed chamber 26a is
This makes it difficult to win in the special winning slot 38 and easier to win in the general winning slot 37.

Then, when a preset wait time has elapsed, the second solenoid 62.62 is turned on and off at 0.8 second intervals to open and close the second movable blade 30.30.

Here, if you enter the special prize opening 38, the special prize detector 73
When turned on, the continuation count counter value is checked, and if the continuation count is less than 8, rlJ is added to the continuation count counter, the display on the continuation count display 35 is updated, and the second solenoid 62.62 is turned off. to stop the opening and closing of the second movable wing piece 30.30, and if the third solenoid 71 is on, turn off the third solenoid 71, reset the display on the winning number display 36, and perform the above procedure. repeat the game you played,
On the other hand, there is no prize in the special prize opening 38, and the special prize detector 73
is not turned on, or the continuation count counter value is
8" or more, the game continues.

Then, each time the winning number detector 40 is turned on, rlJ is added to the winning number counter, and the winning number counter value becomes "5".
'' or when the opening/closing counter value exceeds ``lO'', the third solenoid 71 is demagnetized and the retaining protrusion 81 of the retaining member 41b is moved out of the first recessed chamber 26a. As a result, a prize is won in the variable prize winning device 6, and the first concave chamber 26a
The balls that have flowed down will no longer be stopped by the stop member 41b, making it easier to win in the special winning opening 38.

Then, if the number of winning balls into the variable winning device 6 exceeds "10" and the number of winning balls counter value exceeds "10", or the second
When the number of times the movable blade 30.30 opens and closes exceeds "18" and the number of openings and closes counter value exceeds "18", the second solenoid 62.62 is turned off and the second movable blade 30.30 opens and closes. Then, the motor 78 rotates clockwise when viewed from the front of the game board until the shielding plate 74 is detected by the first motor switch 76. As a result, the rotating member 12 rotates, and the first concave chamber 26a returns to the upper position and the second concave chamber 26b to the lower position, and the first special game ends.

In the first special game described above, the number of prize balls to be discharged from the winning balls of the variable winning device 6 is determined by the prize ball discharge control circuit 133.
In this embodiment, the number is 13.

When the second special game starts, the continuation number counter is reset, the wait timer is set to 3 seconds, and the opening/closing number counter and the prize winning number counter are reset. In this second special game, the first concave chamber 26a is on the top and the second concave chamber 26a is on the top.
b is in the lower state.

Then, the third solenoid 71 is energized to stop the stop member 41a.
The retaining protrusion 81 is inserted into the second concave chamber 26 from the retaining member through hole 42.
Protrude into b. As a result, the ball that has entered the variable winning device 6 and flowed down into the second concave chamber 26b is stopped by the stopping member 41a, making it difficult for the ball to enter the special winning hole 38 and not to enter the general winning hole 37. It becomes easier.

Then, when a preset wait time has elapsed, the first solenoid 6.1.61 is turned on and off repeatedly at 0.8 second intervals to open and close the first movable wing piece 28.28.

Here, if you enter the special prize opening 38, the special prize detector 73
When turned on, the continuation count counter value is checked, and if the continuation count is less than 8, "1" is added to the continuation count counter, the display on the continuation count display 35 is updated, and the first solenoid 61.61 is turned on. is turned off to stop the opening and closing of the first movable wing pieces 28 and 28, and if the third solenoid 71 is on, the third solenoid 71 is turned off and the display on the number of winning pieces display 36 is reset. , repeat the above game.

On the other hand, there is no prize in the special prize opening 38, and the special prize detector 73
is not turned on, or the continuation count counter value is
8" or more, the game continues.

Then, each time the winning number detector 40 is turned on, "1" is added to the winning number counter, and the winning number counter value becomes "5".
'' or when the opening/closing counter value exceeds ``lO'', the third solenoid 71 is demagnetized and the retaining protrusion 81 of the retaining member 41a is moved out of the second recessed chamber 26b. As a result, a prize is won in the variable prize winning device 6, and the second concave chamber 26b
Since it is likely that the coins that have flowed down are stopped by the stopper member 41a, it becomes easier to win the special prize 038.

Then, the number of winning balls in the variable winning device 6 exceeds "[10"] and the number of winning balls counter value exceeds "10", or
When the number of openings a of the first movable blade 28.28 exceeds "18" and exceeds the opening/closing frequency counter value 1 "18", the first solenoid 61.61 is turned off and the first movable blade 28. 2
8 is stopped, and the second special game ends.

In the above-mentioned second special game, the number of prize balls to be discharged from the winning balls of the variable winning device 6 is determined by the prize ball exhaust pressure control circuit 133.
In this embodiment, the number is "7".

As mentioned above, in each special game, the variable winning device 6
The stopping member 41 prevents the winning balls from flowing down until there are few winning balls (5 in this example) or the number of openings and closings is small (10 times in this example), so the special winning ball 038 It becomes difficult to win a prize, and it becomes easier for the movable member to remain open and closed. - On the other hand, if the number of winning balls exceeds a certain number or the number of times of opening and closing exceeds a certain number, the stopping member 41 will no longer prevent the winning balls from flowing down, making it easier to win the special prize 038 (as the holding member 41 If there is a ball that has been stopped, this ball will flow down toward the special winning hole 38, making it easier to enter the special winning hole 38 and achieving the conditions for continuing the special game. For,
When a special game occurs, it becomes easier to maintain an advantageous state for the player whose batted ball easily enters the variable prize winning device 6, and the number of prize balls that the player can win can be increased, thereby increasing the interest of the game. I can do it.

<Effects of the Invention> As explained above, according to the present invention, an auxiliary game means is provided that converts the winning value of the winning balls to the variable winning device according to the game result, and the prize for the winning balls of the variable winning device is The number of balls is increased when the game result in the auxiliary gaming means is in a special state than in the normal state, while the number of prize balls for the winning balls of the variable winning device is suppressed in the normal state.

Therefore, in order to increase the interest of the game, even if the nails near the specific winning openings that enable winning in the variable winning device are adjusted and the probability of winning in the variable winning device is increased, under normal conditions, the variable winning device Since the number of winning balls is suppressed, there is no disadvantage to the gaming parlor.

Therefore, it is possible to adjust the balance of profits between players and gaming parlors without sacrificing the interest of gaming.

Further, since the number of winning balls of the variable winning device changes depending on the result of the auxiliary game, changes appear in the game, and the interest of the game can be significantly increased.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

The drawings show one embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 1 is a front view of a game board, and FIGS. 2 to 9 are a variable prize winning device, and a second
The figure is a front view, FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view showing attachment to the game board, FIG. 4 is a perspective view during the normal game and the second special game, FIG. 5 is a perspective view during the first special game, and FIG. Figure 6,
Fig. 7 is an exploded perspective view seen from the back, Fig. 8 is a partially cutaway perspective view showing the inside of the recessed chamber, Fig. 9 is a sectional view, Fig. 10 is a front view of the back mechanism panel, Fig. 11 Figures 14 to 14 show the prize ball discharging device, Figure 11 is a perspective view of the device installed in the flow path, Figure 12 is a perspective view, and Figure 13 is a partially cutaway perspective view showing the inside of the flow gutter. , Fig. 14 is a sectional view of the downflow gutter, Fig. 15
16 is a winning ball processing device, FIG. 15 is a partially cutaway perspective view, FIGS. 16(A) and (B) are side views showing the operation of the ball processing device, and FIG. 17 is a main control. A schematic block diagram of the device, Fig. 18 is a schematic block diagram of the prize ball discharge control device, Fig. 1
FIG. 9 is a schematic block diagram of the prize ball discharge control circuit, FIGS. 20 to 24 are flowcharts explaining the game in the pachinko machine, and FIGS. 25 to 27 are time charts showing the operation of the variable prize winning device. In the figure, l...game board, 6...variable winning device, 8...
・No. 1 specific winning opening %10... 2nd specific winning opening, 29...
1st movable member, 31...2nd movable member, 34...variable display device, 86...prize ball ejection device, 89...prize ball ejection control device, 133...prize ball ejection control circuit .

Claims (1)

[Scope of Claims] A variable prize winning device having a movable member on the surface of a game board that can be converted between a first state disadvantageous to the player and a second state advantageous to the player; and a movable member that is movable when a hit ball wins a prize. A specific prize opening that starts the movement of the game board, and an auxiliary game means that converts the winning value of the winning ball into the variable winning device according to the game result, and on the back side of the game board,
A prize ball discharge device capable of converting the number of prize balls to be discharged is provided, and a prize ball discharge control means is provided that determines the number of prize balls to be discharged with respect to winning balls to the variable prize winning device based on the game result of the auxiliary gaming means. A pachinko machine, comprising: a prize ball ejecting device which discharges a number of prize balls determined by a prize ball ejection control means in response to winning balls entered into the variable winning device.