JPH0768031A - Pinball game (pachinko) machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To enable the enhancing of anticipation of players sufficiently. CONSTITUTION:When special identification information which allows the imparting of a value greater than that of the combination of normal specified identification informations is displayed on a special pattern display device 35a to be stopped initially, all of special pattern display devices 35a-35c provided inside a variable display device 30 are controlled to rock horizontally in one reciprocation. This mechanism allows the enhancing of anticipation of players that the combination of special identification informations allowing the imparting of larger value may be established as compared with the combination of the normal specified identification informations starting from the time when the special pattern display device 35a to be stopped varying initially is stopped.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention is a ball which gives a predetermined value in a specific game state when a combination of identification information displayed on a variable display device becomes a predetermined combination of specific identification information. It relates to a gaming machine.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, when a combination of identification information displayed on a variable display device becomes a predetermined combination of specific identification information, a specific game state (also referred to as a big hit game state) occurs, for example, variable winning. Ball device for a certain period of time (eg 29
Seconds) or a predetermined number (for example, 10)
Open until a prize ball is generated (such opening will be referred to as an open cycle hereinafter), and a predetermined number of times (for example, 16 times) provided that a continuation right is generated during this open cycle.
There are many ball game machines that are controlled so as to repeat the opening cycle. And in recent ball game machines, among a plurality of combinations of specific identification information, in particular, a combination of 1 to 2 pieces of special identification information is set, and a specific game state is set by the combination of the special identification information. It has been proposed that when this happens, a game value that is different from that when the game state becomes the specific game state by the normal combination of the specific identification information is given.

[0003]

By the way, when the combination of the specific identification information is likely to be established, or when the combination is established, the variable display device is displayed in a mode different from the case where the combination of the identification information which is out of order is displayed. It controls or produces a sound effect. Then, the different display controls or sound effects are all set to be the same in a combination of a plurality of pieces of specific identification information including a combination of special identification information. For this reason, the combination of the specific identification information and the combination of the special identification information are controlled in the same manner even though the values are different, so that there is another inconvenience in that the player's expectations are raised. . The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a ball-and-ball game machine capable of sufficiently raising the expectation of a player.

[0004]

In order to achieve the above object, in the present invention, a specific game is played when a combination of identification information displayed on the variable display device becomes a predetermined combination of specific identification information. In a ball game machine that gives a predetermined value in a state, when the possibility that a combination of special identification information set specially among the combinations of the specific identification information is established and / or is established , When the possibility that the combination of the specific identification information is established occurs and /
Alternatively, it is characterized in that a control means for controlling various devices is provided in a mode different from that when it is established.

[0005]

[Function] Among the combinations of the specific identification information, there is a possibility that the combination of the special identification information set specially will be established, and / or when the combination is established, the combination of the specific identification information will be established. Since it is configured to control the various devices in a manner different from the time and / or the case where it is established, the expectation for the establishment of the special identification information can be raised more than ever. As various devices, a variable display device, a sound generating device, a display device, or the like can be considered.

[0006]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. First, with reference to FIG. 1 to FIG. 3, a configuration of a game board 1 of a pachinko game machine as an example of a ball game machine according to an embodiment will be described. FIG. 1 is an enlarged front view of the game board 1, FIG. 2A is a front view of a variable display device 30 provided on the game board 1, and FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view of the variable display device 30. . In the figure, on the surface of a game board 1, a guide rail 2 for guiding a shot hit ball is planted in a substantially circular shape, and an area defined by the guide rail 2 constitutes a game area 3. There is. A variable display device 30 having special symbol display devices 35a to 35c for variably displaying identification information (may be referred to as a symbol) is arranged at the upper center of the game area 3.

Below the variable display device 30, a starting electric accessory 4 having a starting function for allowing variable display of symbols (hereinafter referred to as fluctuation) is provided. This starting electric accessory 4
Is composed of a pair of open / close blades that are controlled to open / close by a solenoid 5, and a start opening switch 6 for detecting a hit ball is provided therein. Further, in the starting electric accessory 4, when the symbol displayed on the normal symbol display device 15 described later is a winning symbol, a predetermined number of prize balls (for example, four) are generated until a predetermined time elapses. The opening time is controlled so that the opening time is extended when a probability change described later occurs. In addition,
The variation of the variable display device 30 based on the winning of the electric starting accessory 4 is stored a predetermined number of times (for example, four times), and the fact is displayed by the start memory display LED 49 provided in the variable display device 30. ing.

Below the game area 3, a variable winning ball device 7 having an opening / closing plate 8 whose opening / closing is controlled by a solenoid 9
Are arranged. The inside of this variable winning ball device 7 is 3
It is divided into two areas, one of which is a specific area and the other is a normal area. In the specific area, a specific area switch 10 (not shown, but the reference numeral is shown in the block diagram of FIG. 4) is provided. Also, in order to detect the winning balls received by the open / close plate 8, a 10 count switch 11
(Although not shown, reference numerals are shown in the block diagram of FIG. 4) are also provided. Further, below the opening / closing plate 8, a winning number display LED 22 for displaying the number of winning balls detected by the 10-count switch 11 is provided.

However, the variable winning ball device 7 configured as described above operates as follows. That is, when a ball hits one of the starting electric accessory 4 and turns on the starting opening switch 6, the variable display device 30 starts to change, and after a certain time (for example, 5 seconds), the left, In the middle, the symbols are confirmed in the order of the right, and when the combination of the confirmed symbols becomes a predetermined combination of specific identification information (Zeros of the same symbol), it becomes a specific game state (also called a jackpot game state). . Then, in this particular game state, the opening / closing plate 8 of the variable winning ball device 7 is set to open (open cycle) for a predetermined period (for example, until 29 seconds elapse or 10 winning balls are generated). The ball hitting the surface of the game board 1 is received while the ball is open. When the hit ball received in the specific area wins the specific area and the specific area switch 10 is turned on, the above-mentioned opening cycle is repeated again, and the continuation right is established every time the winning ball wins in the specific area and the opening cycle is maximized. It can be repeated 16 times. The winning number in the opening / closing cycle is displayed on the winning number display LED 22, and the number of continuations is displayed on the special symbol display device 35c on the right side.

A passage display device 12 is arranged on the left side of the variable display device 30. The passage display device 12 includes a passage gate 13 having a passage switch 14 (not shown, but the reference numeral is shown in the block diagram of FIG. 4), and an ordinary symbol display 15 variably displaying the operation of the passage switch 14. Game board 1 formed integrally on one mounting plate
Is attached to the surface of. To explain the normal symbol display device 15 in more detail, the symbols displayed are "1
There are eight types of "8", and variably displayed until a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) elapses after the passage switch 14 is turned on, and stops when the time elapses. Then, when the symbol displayed at the time of stopping hits the symbol (for example, any of 3, 7), the starting electric accessory 4 is opened for a predetermined time (for example, 0.8 seconds). The probability that the winning symbol is displayed at this time is set to a low probability (for example, 1/20). Also, as will be described later, special symbol display device 35a
When the probability variation symbol is displayed in ~ 35c and the probability change occurs, the variable display time is shortened (for example, 15 seconds), the types of the winning symbols are also increased (for example, odd numbers are all winning symbols), and the winning probability is also. Also has a high probability (eg 10/2
0) and the opening time of the electric starting accessory 4 becomes longer (for example, 4.9 seconds or until winning four prizes). The number of passages to the passage switch 14 is stored in a predetermined number (4), and the stored value is normally displayed on the passage memory display LED 16 provided adjacent to the symbol display device 15.

Further, on the surface of the game board 1, windmill lamps 17a and 17b are provided on the upper left and right sides of the variable display device 30, a winning opening 18 is provided on the right side in the middle, and lower right and left sides. The winning areas 19a and 19b are provided, and the game area 3
Side lamps 20a and 20b are provided at the left and right ends of the center of the. Although not shown, lamps, LEDs, and the like are built in the above-described winning openings 18, 19a, and 19b. These lamps, windmill lamps 22a and 22b, and side lamps 20
a, 20b, etc. are lights or blinks at the time of the above-mentioned specific game state, at the time of fluctuation, etc. to notify that effect, and as having the same function, although not shown, a game effect lamp,
There are a rail decoration lamp, a chucker lamp provided in the variable winning ball device 7, a decoration LED provided in the variable display device 30, an accessory lamp, and the like. Further, at the lowermost part of the surface of the game board 1, there is provided an outlet 21 through which the hit balls that have not won any of the above-mentioned winning areas are guided to the rear of the game board 1.

Next, the structure of the variable display device 30 which constitutes the essential part of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. The variable display device 30 has a mounting board 31 mounted on the surface of the game board 1, a normal winning port 48 is formed on the upper part of the mounting board 31, and a see-through window 32 is formed in the center thereof. The three special symbol display devices 35a to 35c can be seen through the see-through window 32. Further, a cylindrical accessory case 33 is attached to the rear surface of the attachment board 31, and the special symbol indicators 35a to 35c are swung in the left-right direction with respect to the attachment board 31 inside the accessory case 33. And a mechanism for moving it back and forth.

More specifically, the special symbol display device 35a-
35 c is housed in the display case 34, and the display case 34 is attached to the front of the moving body 36 that moves along the inner wall of the accessory case 33. Rollers 37 are attached above and below the moving body 36, and a rear end of the cam 39 is rotated by a front-rear motor 38 fixed to the lower rear end of the accessory case 33.
Are connected by a crank arm 41 and a connecting pin 40 protruding from the eccentric position. This connection is performed by the connection pin 42. Then, the rotational movement of the front-rear motor 38 is changed to the movement movement by the cam 39 and the crank arm 41, and the moving body 36 including the display case 34 is guided by the rollers 37 to move in the front-back direction in the accessory case 33. To do. The cam 39 is provided with a cam switch 43 (not shown, but the reference numeral is shown in the block diagram of FIG. 4) to detect the moving position.

By the way, the display case 34 is rotatably supported and mounted on the movable body 36 by a rotary shaft 44 fixed to the rear center of the display case 34. The rotation gear 47c is fixed to the rear end,
By engaging an eccentric pin 47a projecting at an eccentric position of an oscillating cam 46 of a swing motor 45 fixed to the upper rear end of the moving body 36 with an engaging member 47b, the rotary gear 47c is moved to the left and right. The display board case 34 as a whole is pivoted about the rotation shaft 44, and the mounting board 31
It is designed to be rockable in the left-right direction. The cam 46 is provided with a photo sensor 45a (not shown, but the reference numeral is shown in the block diagram of FIG. 4) for detecting the swing position. Also, the display case 3
4, not only the special symbol display 35a ~ 35c,
The start memory display LED 49 is also stored.

The special symbol displays 35a to 35c housed in the display case 34 are A to I as shown in FIG. 2 (b).
It is formed into an "8" shape as a whole by the nine red segments up to and the seven green segments a to g, and those segments can be selected and displayed arbitrarily to display up to "0-9". 10 numbers and "F, J, P,
L, U, C ”and six alphabetic symbols are sequentially displayed in a variable manner. However, those symbols are mainly displayed by the red segments A to I, and the green segments a to g are in charge of the shadow portion.

However, when the combination of the symbols displayed on the special symbol display devices 35a to 35c at the time of stop is the same numerical symbol or the same English letter symbol, the variable game ball device becomes the specific game state. 7 is controlled to open and close in the manner described above. Therefore, the doublet of the same symbol is a combination of the specific identification information, and the type is 16 pieces. Then, of the 16 combinations of the specific identification information, for example, "3 doublet" and "7 doublet" are set as the combination of the special identification information, and the specific game state is set by the combination of the special identification information. When it becomes, the probability that the normal symbol display 15 is a hit is changed to a high probability. Therefore, the special identification information "3" and "7" are
Matches the probability change pattern. And the normal symbol display 15
The probability of hitting the display result of No. 1 is improved, so that the winning rate of hitting balls to the starting electric accessory 4 is increased, and therefore the number of variable displays per unit time of the special symbol displays 35a to 35c is extremely high. It becomes possible to accelerate the occurrence of the next specific game state. In other words, the value given to the player in the subsequent progress of the game is greatly different between the case where the specific game state is brought about by the combination of the specific identification information and the case where the special game state is brought about by the combination of the special identification information. .

The probability that any combination of the specific identification information is displayed on the special symbol display devices 35a to 35c is set to 1/250, for example, and the probability displayed at the probability of 1/250 is specified. Of the combinations of identification information, the probability of displaying the combination of special identification information is 1/8. Therefore, the probability of displaying the combination of special identification information is
It becomes 1/2000.

The structure of the game board 1 including the variable display device 30 has been described above, but those game devices provided on the game board 1 are controlled by the game control circuits shown in FIGS. 4 and 5. 4 and 5 are circuit diagrams showing the game control circuit in a block configuration, MPU, ROM, RA
It is controlled by a main basic circuit 50 including M and input / output circuits. The special symbol displays 35a to 35c are sub-basic circuits 6 controlled by the main basic circuit 50.
Controlled by 1. Then, the main basic circuit 50
The detection signals from the starting port switch 6, 10 count switch 11, passage switch 14, specific area switch 10, photosensor 45a and cam switch 43 are input to the main unit from the address decoding circuit 52 via the switch input circuit 51. A chip select signal is applied to the basic circuit 50. In addition, when the power is turned on, the initial reset circuit 5
A reset signal is given from 3 to the main basic circuit 50,
A regular reset signal is given from the regular reset circuit 54 to the main basic circuit 50 and the sub basic circuit 61 at predetermined time intervals.

On the other hand, the main basic circuit 50 gives control signals to the following devices and circuits. That is, a drive signal is applied to the front-rear motor 38 and the swing motor 45 via the motor circuit 55, an audio signal is applied to the speaker via the sound circuit 56, and jackpot information, effective start information, and the like via the information circuit 57. The starting information and the probability variation information are derived to the outside, and the decoration L provided on the number display LED 22, the memory display LED 16, the normal symbol display LED, and the game board 1, the variable winning ball device 7, and the variable display device 30 via the LED circuit 58.
The display drive signal is sent to the ED, the drive signal is sent to the solenoids 5 and 9 via the solenoid circuit 59, and further to the decorative lamp including the windmill lamps 17a and 17b and the side lamps 22a and 22b via the lamp circuit 60. A display control signal is given. Further, a data signal is sent from the main basic circuit 50 to the sub basic circuit 61.

On the basis of the data signal from the main basic circuit 50, the sub-basic circuit 61 has an LED circuit 62.
A display control signal is given to the special symbol variable displays 35a to 35c and the start memory display LED via. It should be noted that electric power having various voltages is supplied from the power supply circuit 63 to the above-described devices and circuits.

An example of a specific operation of the game control circuit described above will be described with reference to the time charts and explanatory diagrams shown in FIGS. 6 to 13. 6 and 7 are time charts showing the changing operation of the variable display device 30 based on the winning of a ball hitting the starting electric accessory 4, and FIG. 8 is a table showing a list of random numbers used for missed hits. FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a method of selecting a jackpot symbol and a deviating symbol, which is determined when a ball hits the starting electric accessory 4.
0 is a time chart showing the operation of the variable winning ball device 7 in the specific game state, and FIG. 11 and FIG.
13 is a time chart showing a random number extraction operation for determining whether or not to display the special identification information, and FIG.
Is a time chart showing the operation at the end of the specific game state.

In FIG. 6, when the hitting ball passes through the starting electric accessory 4, the starting opening switch 6 is turned on and the starting signal S1 is derived, C_R is generated at the rising of the starting signal S1.
One value is extracted and stored from ND, and its start signal S1
Stored 0.004 seconds after the derivation of C
_RND is read to determine whether or not it is a big hit. If it is not a big hit, one value is extracted from each of random numbers 1 to 3, and if it is a big hit, the stored value of C_RNDK is read and judged. As shown in FIG. 8, C_RND is
It is a random number for determining whether or not it is a big hit, and after the power is turned on, the number of 254 ways "0 to 253" is 0.00
One is added every 2 seconds, C_RNDK is a random number for selecting a symbol displayed when it is a big hit, and 64 numbers of "0 to 63" are interrupt processing surplus time after the power is turned on. The addition is changing every moment. Also,
Random 1-3 is a special symbol display 35 at the time of disengagement
It is a random number for selecting the symbols displayed in a to 35c, and 16 numerical values of "0 to 15" are fluctuating momentarily by the addition due to the interrupt processing residual time or the addition due to carry. The extraction / storing operation of C_RNDK is as shown in FIGS. 11 and 12, when the power is turned on, the front-rear motor 38 that operates when the power is turned on.
Is extracted and stored at the end of one round trip of
It is extracted and stored when a predetermined time (12.000 seconds) has passed after the end of the final opening cycle in the specific game state. Thus, whether or not the combination of special identification information is displayed is determined long ago.

Of the various random numbers set as described above, when the value extracted from C_RND is "1" as shown in FIG. 9, it is determined to be a big hit,
When the value is other than "1", it is determined to be out. And when the value of C_RNDK read when it is a big hit is "7 to 14," the special symbol display device 35a
The combination of the special identification information is displayed in ~ 35c.
In this case, if the value of C_RNDK is an odd number, "7 doublet" is displayed, and if the value is even, "3 doublet" is displayed. On the other hand, when the value of C_RNDK is a value other than “7 to 14”, the identification information corresponding to the value of random 2 (displayed as CRAND2) is displayed on all the special symbol display devices 35a to 35c. However, when the value of Random 2 happens to correspond to the special identification information, 1 is added to Random 2 and the doublet of the identification information corresponding to the numerical value is displayed. When the value extracted from C_RND is other than "1", the extracted values of random 1 to 3 are displayed on the special symbol display devices 35a to 35c, respectively. However, when they match with the combination of the specific identification information, 1 is added to the value of random 3 and the identification information corresponding to it is displayed on the special symbol display device 35c.

Returning to FIG. 6, after the start signal S1 is derived, 0.
When 004 to 0.006 seconds have elapsed, all the special symbol display devices 35a to 35c (displayed as special symbols) start changing. At this time, the changing speed is set to be different for each of the special symbols 35a to 35c. First, in the left special symbol 35a, the fluctuation speed A (0.040 seconds / symbol)
The fluctuation due to is started, and after a fixed time (6.240 seconds), the stop symbol determined by the random number is set and stopped.

In the next stop special symbol 35b, the fluctuation due to the fluctuation speed B (0.048 seconds / symbol) is slightly longer than the fluctuation time of the left special symbol 35a (7.9).
20 seconds) is performed, and after the lapse of the time, the stop symbol determined by the random number is set and stopped.
Further, when the stop symbol of the left special symbol 35a which is stopped first is “3” or “7” which is the special identification information, as shown in the time chart at the bottom of FIG.
By changing the fluctuation speed for a longer time (10.528 seconds), set the design 3 symbols before the stop design, and at a slower fluctuation speed D (0.300 seconds / design) for a predetermined time (0.900 seconds). ) After changing, set the stop design and stop. At this time, the swing motor 45 is driven to swing the special symbol indicators 35a to 35c back and forth once. The swinging operation of the entire special symbol display devices 35a to 35c is the control that constitutes the main part of the present embodiment, and by controlling in this way, the normal specific identification from the first stop of the special symbol display device 35a. It is possible to raise the player's expectation that a combination of special identification information that can give a greater value than a combination of information may be established.

Furthermore, in the right special symbol 35c which stops at the end, the two special symbols 35a, 35 which have already stopped
Different control is performed in a state in which the symbols displayed in b are the same (this state is referred to as a reach state) and in a state other than that. Further, in the reach state, two types of reach states having different controls are set. Therefore, first, a case where the reach state is not described will be described. In FIG. 7, the fluctuation stop time of the medium special symbol 35b (7.920 seconds or 10.5).
28 seconds) after changing at a varying speed C (0.024 seconds / symbol) until a time that is a minute time (0.600 seconds) longer than 28 seconds), set a stop symbol and stop.

On the other hand, as the reach state, a reach state (this is called a reach) in which a design which finally becomes a big hit or a design before and after the big hit is displayed, and other reach states (this is called a reach) are set. Has been done. First, in the reach, it fluctuates at the fluctuation speed C until a time longer than the fluctuation stop time of the medium special symbol 35b by a minute time (0.120 seconds) elapses, and thereafter, the fluctuation at the fluctuation speed D fluctuates for a predetermined time (8 .700 seconds to 13.500
Second) go, set the stop pattern and stop. At this time, the swing motor 45 is driven at the same time when the reach is reached, and the special symbol displays 35a to 35c are swung back and forth once (swing cycle is 4 seconds).

Further, in the reach, in addition to the above-described reach operation, after further performing a variation in which varying speeds E and F are mixed (one cycle is 0.080 seconds × 13 symbols + 0.488 × 3 symbols), Set the stop pattern and stop. Further, at this time, the swing motor 45 is driven at the same time when the reach is reached, and in addition to the special symbol indicators 35a to 35c being oscillated to the left and right, the front and rear motor 38 is driven to cause the special symbol indicator 35a to. 35c is moved back and forth. This reciprocating swing / movement will be continued until the fluctuation operation is ended when the result is disengagement, and until the specific game state is ended when the result is a big hit.

The above-mentioned control in the reach state is not the control which constitutes the main part of the present invention, since the reciprocating swing and movement in the above-mentioned reach and movement are performed regardless of the type of identification information. , The above-mentioned reciprocating swing
If the movement is performed only when the combination of special identification information occurs or when the possibility arises, and when the movement does not occur when the combination of normal specific identification information occurs or when the possibility occurs, the present invention It is the control that constitutes the main part.

As a result of the above-mentioned variable display, when the combination of the specific identification information or the combination of the special identification information is realized and becomes a big hit, as shown in FIG. 10, after the variation of the right special symbol 35c is stopped, 0 .512 seconds later, it is checked whether or not a combination of big hit symbols is established, and then, when a certain time (4.976 seconds) has elapsed, the solenoid 9 of the variable winning ball device 7 is driven to open / close the plate 8. Open up. The opening / closing plate 8 is opened until a predetermined time (29.500 seconds) elapses or until 10 winning balls are generated. If the continuation right is established when the accessory continuous operation device operation valid time (2.000 seconds) elapses after the above-described opening cycle ends, the next opening cycle starts.

When the specific game state is over,
As shown in FIG. 13, when 12.04 seconds have elapsed after the end, if there is a starting memory, special symbol display devices 35a to 3
5c and the fluctuation of the normal symbol display 15 are started. In addition, the swinging / moving operation inside the variable display device 30 also returns to the original position after the end of the specific game state and ends the operation.

In the above-described embodiment, whether or not the inside of the variable display device 30 is swung is set as different control depending on the combination of the special identification information and the combination of the specific identification information. As shown in (C), when there is a possibility that a combination of special identification information is established, the identification information that is variably displayed is added to the segments A to I in charge of the symbols, and the segments a to g in charge of the shadow are also added. When there is a possibility that the combination of the normal specific identification information will be established, different control may be performed by displaying only the segments A to I in charge of the symbols. As a matter of course, not only the variable display device 30 but also a different sound effect may be generated from a speaker as a device to be controlled differently, or a lamp provided on the game board 1 is controlled in a different manner. You may. In short, it is sufficient to control so that the player can visually and aurally recognize the difference.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the control is performed in a mode different from that when the possibility that the combination of the specific identification information is established occurs when the combination of the special identification information occurs. When the combination of the special identification information is established, the control may be performed in a mode different from that when the combination of the specific identification information is established, or when the possibility that the combination of the special identification information is established occurs and The control may be performed in a mode different from when the combination of the specific identification information is likely to be established when the combination is established and when the combination is established. Further, as a case where the combination of the special identification information may be established, the case where one special symbol display device 35a is stopped is shown, but needless to say, the case of the reach state is also included. Further, when the combination of the special identification information occurs, the probability of changing only the normal symbol display device 15 is shown, but the probability that the special symbol display devices 35a to 35c display the combination of the specific identification information is also changed at the same time. You may do it. Furthermore, another structure (for example, a rotary drum or an L
A CD display) may also be used.

[0034]

As is apparent from the above description, in the present invention, among the combinations of specific identification information,
A mode different from when the possibility that the combination of the special identification information set specially is established and / or when the combination of the specific identification information is established and / or when it is established Since it is configured to control various types of devices, the expectation for the establishment of the special identification information can be increased more than ever.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is an enlarged front view of a game board of a ball game machine according to an embodiment.

FIG. 2 is a front view of a variable display device provided on a game board.

FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view of a variable display device.

FIG. 4 is a block diagram of a main control circuit for controlling a game operation.

FIG. 5 is a block diagram of a sub-control circuit that controls a game operation.

FIG. 6 is a part of a time chart showing a changing operation of the variable display device based on winning of a ball hitting a starting winning opening.

FIG. 7 is the remaining part of the time chart showing the changing operation of the variable display device based on the winning of a ball hitting the starting winning opening.

FIG. 9 is a table showing a list of random numbers used for hit / miss.

FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a method of selecting a hit symbol and a deviation symbol that are determined when a hit ball wins a starting winning opening.

FIG. 10 is a time chart showing the operation of the variable winning ball device when it is in a specific game state.

FIG. 11 is an example of a time chart showing a random number extracting operation for determining whether or not to display special identification information.

FIG. 12 is an example of a time chart showing a random number extraction operation for determining whether or not to display special identification information.

FIG. 13 is a time chart showing an operation at the end of the specific game state.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 Game board 4 Starting electric auditors product 7 Variable winning ball device 8 Opening / closing plate 10 Specific area switch 11 10 Count switch 12 Passing display device 13 Passing gate 14 Passing switch 15 Normal symbol display device 30 Variable display device 34 Display case 35a to 35c Special symbol display 36 Moving body 38 Front and rear arms 45 Swing arm

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[Submission date] April 25, 1994

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[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is an enlarged front view of a game board of a ball game machine according to an embodiment.

FIG. 2 is a front view of a variable display device provided on a game board.

FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view of a variable display device.

FIG. 4 is a block diagram of a main control circuit for controlling a game operation.

FIG. 5 is a block diagram of a sub-control circuit that controls a game operation.

FIG. 6 is a part of a time chart showing a changing operation of the variable display device based on winning of a ball hitting a starting winning opening.

FIG. 7 is the remaining part of the time chart showing the changing operation of the variable display device based on the winning of a ball hitting the starting winning opening.

FIG. 8 is a table showing a list of random numbers used for missed hits.

FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a method of selecting a hit symbol and a deviation symbol that are determined when a hit ball wins a starting winning opening.

FIG. 10 is a time chart showing the operation of the variable winning ball device when it is in a specific game state.

FIG. 11 is an example of a time chart showing a random number extracting operation for determining whether or not to display special identification information.

FIG. 12 is an example of a time chart showing a random number extraction operation for determining whether or not to display special identification information.

FIG. 13 is a time chart showing an operation at the end of the specific game state.

[Explanation of reference symbols] 1 game board 4 starting electric auditors product 7 variable winning ball device 8 opening / closing plate 10 specific area switch 11 10 count switch 12 passage display device 13 passage gate 14 passage switch 15 ordinary symbol display device 30 variable display device 34 display Vessel case 35a-35c special symbol display 36 moving body 38 front and rear arm 45 swinging arm

Claims (1)

[Claims] 1. A ball-and-ball game machine which gives a predetermined value in a specific game state when a combination of identification information displayed on a variable display device becomes a predetermined combination of specific identification information, wherein: When there is a possibility that a combination of specially set special identification information will be established among the combinations of identification information, and /
Or, when established, a ball-ball game characterized in that a control means for controlling various devices is provided in a manner different from that when the combination of the specific identification information is established and / or when established. Machine.