JPH10305133A - Pin ball game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To heighten the interest of a game by playing a sound game while the profits of the game shop and the game player are balanced. SOLUTION: This game machine is provided with random number tables 103, 104 where random numbers for deciding the stop pattern of a variable display device 4 are stored, and with random number tables 120, 121 where random numbers for deciding the stop pattern of an auxiliary variable display device 6 are stored. A random number select function means 133 extracts a random number for deciding the stop pattern of the variable display device 4 by a special random number extract means 102 and extracts a random number for deciding the stop pattern of an auxiliary variable display device 6 by an ordinary random number extract means 119 according to a signal from a random number change state detecting means 140. The random number table from which a random number is extracted is switched according to an end signal of a special game. According to the extracted random number, the stop patterns of the variable display device 4 and the auxiliary variable display device 6 are decided and the variable prize winning device and the auxiliary variable prize winning device are put in a first state advantageous to the game player or a second state disadvantageous to the player.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention has a variable display device and an auxiliary variable display device, and when a game state reaches a predetermined game state, a prize mode is generated between the variable display device and the auxiliary variable display device. It relates to a pachinko machine whose probability is changed.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, in order to enhance the interest of a game, for example, when a variable display device is set to a special game state such as "7", "7" and "7", a variable winning device is advantageous to a player. There is a so-called first-type pachinko machine configured to change the state. In addition, in order to enhance the interest of the game, when a special game state is established, for example, when “7”, “7”, “7” are aligned on the variable display device, a special right is generated, and every time a player wins a specific winning opening. There is also a so-called third-type pachinko machine in which the variable prize device is repeatedly converted to a state advantageous to the player.

[0003] In these pachinko machines,
The probability of the variable display device is fixed or can be changed, but can only be changed uniformly by an external setting device or the like. Furthermore, in the above-mentioned pachinko machine, when the movable member of the variable winning device converts the hit ball into a state in which it is easy to win a prize in a specific state, the obstacle is nailed so that the hit ball can be awarded to another winning opening by the movable member. It is often adjusted to bend extremely, so as to induce a so-called extra prize in a specific game state, and such adjustment has increased the interest of the game.

[0004]

However, inducing an extra prize by bending the obstacle nail extremely is different from the game expected at the time of designing the pachinko machine, and is recognized as a sound game. hard. In a pachinko machine in which the probability of the variable display device can be changed by setting an external device or the like, the probability of the variable display device is not known to the player.
/ 1000, 1/500, 1/250, 1/100, etc., are set so that once the player has started the game, which pachinko machine has a higher set probability and which pachinko machine As a result, it is easy to determine whether or not the game machine has a low setting probability, which results in a difference from the business policy intended by the game store. For this reason, the player does not try to play a game with a pachinko machine having a low setting probability, but plays a game only with a pachinko machine having a high setting probability, and the balance between the profits of the game shop and the player is lost.

[0005] Therefore, the balance between the operating profit of the game store and the profit of the player is maintained, and the fun that the player is satisfied can be enhanced without using any means such as unjust bending the obstacle nail. There has been a demand for the development of a pachinko machine that allows a player to enjoy a sound game in addition to a game with a high degree of ejaculation whether or not a specific game occurs even during a normal game.

[0006]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been proposed in view of the above, and while maintaining the balance between the interests of a game store and a player,
A game board having a game section having a winning area formed therein, and a special game state for detecting that the game state has been set to a special game state set in advance in order to perform a healthy game and enhance the interest of the game. Detecting means, special game state end detecting means for detecting that the special game state has ended, and a first state provided on the game board and disadvantageous for the player and a second state advantageous for the player. A variable winning device that can be converted, an auxiliary variable winning device that is provided on the game board, and that can be converted into a first state that is disadvantageous to the player and a second state that is advantageous for the player, and provided on the game board. A variable display device for variably displaying a plurality of symbols, an auxiliary variable display device for variably displaying a plurality of symbols provided on the game board, and a hit ball for flowing down a special area provided for the game board. Detect the above Special winning signal generating means for issuing a signal for activating the variable display device, and specific winning signal generating means for detecting a hit ball flowing down a specific area provided on the game board and issuing a signal for activating the auxiliary variable display device; ,
A variable display stop command signal generating means for issuing a signal for stopping the variable display of the variable display device after the variable display device starts the variable display; and the auxiliary variable display device after the auxiliary variable display device starts the variable display. Auxiliary variable display stop command signal generating means for issuing a signal for stopping variable display of the display device, first random number means storing a plurality of random numbers for determining a stop symbol of the variable display device, and The variable display is made variable by a special winning signal from the winning signal generating means, and the display of the variable display device is changed to the first display by the variable display stop command signal from the variable display stop command signal generating means.
The variable display control means for stopping at a symbol determined by one of the plurality of random numbers stored in the random number means, and the variable winning device based on the stop symbol mode of the variable display device, and the variable winning device under a predetermined condition. Variable winning device drive control means for converting to a second state which is advantageous to the user, second random number means for storing a plurality of random numbers for determining a stop symbol of the auxiliary variable display device, and the auxiliary variable display device for the specific winning signal The display of the auxiliary variable display device is variably displayed by a specific winning signal from the generating means, and the display of the auxiliary variable display device is stored in the second random number means by the auxiliary variable display stop command signal from the auxiliary variable display stop command signal generating means. The auxiliary variable display control means for stopping at the symbol determined by one of the random numbers and the auxiliary variable winning device based on the stop symbol mode of the auxiliary variable display device. The special game completion detection signal is input based on the special game completion detection signal from the auxiliary variation winning device drive control means for converting to the second state which is advantageous to the player in terms of the situation, and the special game state completion detection means. A plurality of random numbers used for determining a stop symbol of the variable display device and a plurality of random numbers used for determining a stop symbol of the auxiliary variable display device are changed and set integrally in conjunction with each other for each time. Means for determining a symbol for stopping the variable display device from the plurality of random numbers based on the random number change signal of the random number change state detecting means, and determining a stop symbol for the auxiliary variable display device from the plurality of random numbers. Random number selection function means for integrally selecting a random number to be used in conjunction with
At least a special game detection signal from the special game state detection means, a random number return function means for returning to an initially selected random number among a plurality of random numbers used for determining a stop symbol of the auxiliary variable display device, It is characterized by having.

[0007]

The first random number means includes a plurality of random numbers for determining a stop symbol of the variable display device, for example, a random number based on a probability (for example, 1/10) which is advantageous for the player and a probability which is disadvantageous for the player. (For example, 1/50) are stored. Further, the second random number means includes a plurality of random numbers for determining a stop symbol of the auxiliary variable display device, for example, a random number based on a probability (for example, 1/5) that is advantageous for the player and a probability that is disadvantageous for the player. (For example, 1/1
0) is stored. When a hit ball shot into the game board passes through a specific area, a specific winning signal generation unit transmits a specific winning signal. In the auxiliary variable display control means, the variable display of the auxiliary variable display device is started based on the specific winning signal, and the variable display of the auxiliary variable display device is controlled based on the auxiliary variable stop command signal from the auxiliary variable display stop command signal generating means. Stop. The stop symbol of the auxiliary variable display device is determined by one random number selected from a plurality of random numbers stored in the second random number means. If the stop symbol of the auxiliary variable display device is a symbol of "Atari" set in advance, the auxiliary variable winning device drive control means converts the auxiliary variable winning device to a second state advantageous to the player and specifies Start the game. When the hit ball passes through a special area provided on the game board, the special winning signal generating means transmits a special winning signal. The variable display control means starts the variable display of the variable display device based on the special winning signal described above, and stops the variable display of the variable display device based on the variable stop command signal from the variable display stop command signal generating means. The stop symbol of the variable display device is determined by one random number selected from a plurality of random numbers stored in the first random number means. If the stop symbol of the variable display device is a symbol of "Atari" set in advance, the variable winning device drive control means starts a special game advantageous to the player. The start of the special game is detected by the special game state detecting means, and the end of the special game is detected by the special game state end detecting means. The selection of the random numbers from the first random number means and the second random number means is performed integrally in conjunction with each other. That is, the random number change state detection means detects the special game end detection signal from the special game state detection means and transmits a random number change signal, and based on this random number change signal, the random number selection function means sets the first random number means and One random number is selected from a plurality of random numbers stored in the second random number means. Further, when the random number return function unit receives the special game detection signal from the special game state detection unit, it returns to the initially selected random number among a plurality of random numbers used to determine the stop symbol of the auxiliary variable display device.

[0008]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. The game board 1 shown in FIG. 1 is of a so-called third type of pachinko machine, in which various prize areas are formed in a game section 3 surrounded by guide rails 2 and many obstacle nails are planted. Specifically, an auxiliary device having a variable display device 4 substantially at the upper center of the game section 3, a variable winning device 5 at the lower right of the variable display device 4, and an auxiliary variable display device 6 below the variable display device 4. The variable prize winning device 7 is disposed below the auxiliary variable prize winning device 7, a flow path switching device 9 having a special area passage detector 8 as a special prize signal generating means, and a specific prize signal generating means on the left side of the flow path switching device 9. The special winning opening 11 having the special winning detector 10 as the
Type 3 starting port 1 having type 3 starting detector 12 on the right side of
3 is provided.

The variable display device 4 includes a 7-segment type variable display device 14 on a base plate attached to the surface of the game board 1.
a, 14b and 14c are arranged side by side, and each variable display 14 converts and displays numbers at a high speed that the player cannot recognize. In the present embodiment, the variable display device 4 that converts and displays three-digit numbers at a high speed is used. For example, a one-digit display may be used, or a drum type that rotates a drum on which an identification symbol is described on the peripheral surface may be used.

Below the variable display 14, there is provided a special symbol storage / display device 15 for storing and displaying the stop mode of the variable display 14 when the stop mode of the variable display 14 becomes "Atari". It is. This special symbol storage display device 15
A 7-segment type variable display 16a, which is smaller than the variable display 14 on a base plate attached to the surface of the game board 1,
b and c are juxtaposed.

The variable winning device 5 may have any configuration as long as it can be converted into a first state disadvantageous to the player and a second state advantageous to the player by driving the electric drive source. In FIGS. 2 and 3, opening / closing wings 19 are pivotally mounted on both sides of an opening 18 of a mounting board 17, and a ball receiving portion 20 is formed in the opening 18.

The rotating shaft 21 of each opening / closing wing 19 is attached to the mounting board 1.
7, and at the rear end, an opening / closing wing 19,
An operation lever 23 in which a pin 22 for opening and closing the opening 19 to the left and right is implanted is fixed. The pin 22 of the operation lever 23 is connected to the solenoid 2 as an electric drive source.
4 the engagement hole 26 of the operating member 25 provided at the lower end of the plunger
It is loosely inserted in. For this reason, the left and right opening / closing wings 1
Due to the weight of the plunger and the action of the return spring, the closed ends of the open / close wings 19, 19 are normally closed so that a ball can pass by one ball (FIG. 2). The first state is maintained. Solenoid 24
Is mounted on a boss protruding from the rear surface of the drive board 27. The operating member 25 and its engaging hole 26 are formed in common with the pins 22 and 22 of the two left and right operating levers 23 and 23. I have. When the solenoid 24 is excited and the operating member 25 is pulled up against the rotation behavior of the open / close wings 19, 19, the operating member 25 and the pin 22 move upward, and each operating lever 23 rotates. The opening / closing wings 19, 19 are opened by pivoting outward about the driving shaft 21 to convert the ball into a state in which the ball can be easily received, that is, a second state which is advantageous to the player. The ball which has won the open / close wings 19, 19 converted to the second state, is picked up by the ball receiving portion 20, passes through the opening 18, and flows downward on the back side of the mounting board 17, and the back side of the mounting board 17 Photosensor type counting detector 28 provided in
Is detected by When detecting the ball, the counting detector 28 sends a signal to an electric control device described later. In addition,
The variable winning device 5 may be a so-called attacker type winning device that converts a horizontally long door into a first state in which the ball is not accepted and a second state in which the ball is easily accepted by opening and closing the door by driving a solenoid.

As shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, the auxiliary variable winning device 7 has substantially the same configuration as the variable winning device 5 described above.
Axle 31 is attached, ball receiving part 32 is formed in opening part 30,
An auxiliary variable display device 6 is provided on the front surface. Each open / close wing 3
The first rotation shaft 33 extends through the mounting board 29, and at the rear end thereof, an operation lever 35 having a pin 34 for opening and closing the opening and closing wings 31, 31 left and right is fixed. It is. The pin 34 of the operation lever 35 is loosely inserted into an engagement hole 38 of an operation member 37 provided at a lower end of a plunger of a solenoid 36 as an electric drive source. For this reason, the left and right opening / closing wings 31, 31 are normally operated by the weight of the plunger and the action of the return spring.
A state (FIG. 4) in which the ball is closed so that one ball can pass through the upper end distance of the ball 31 (FIG. 4), that is, the first state disadvantageous to the player is maintained. The solenoid 36 is mounted on a boss protruding from the rear surface of the drive board 39. An operating member 37 and an engagement hole 38 are formed in common with the pins 34, 34 of the two left and right operating levers 35, 35. Have been. When the solenoid 36 is energized and the operating member 37 is pulled up against the rotating behavior of the open / close wings 31, 31, the operating member 37 and the pin 34 move upward, and each operating lever 35 is moved.
Are pivoted outward about the pivot shaft 33 to open and close the
1, 31 open, transforming the ball into an easy-to-accept state, that is, a second state that is advantageous to the player.

The open / close wing 31, which has been opened after being converted to the second state,
The ball which has won the prize 31 is picked up by the ball receiving portion 32 and the opening 3
It passes through 0 and is led to the storage gutter 40 provided on the back side of the game board 1. As shown in FIG. 6, the storage gutter 40 has an upstream portion communicating with the opening 30 of the auxiliary variable winning device 7, and a downstream portion communicating with a storage ball lead-out window 41 opened in the game board 1. Obstacle nails 42 are vertically implanted on both sides of the storage ball guide window 41 between the auxiliary variable winning device 7 and the flow path switching member 9 (FIG. 1). The storage gutter 4 is located upstream of the storage gutter 40.
An overflow port 43 is provided for overflowing the ball when the ball is full to zero. Therefore, the ball that has won the auxiliary variable prize winning device 7 flows down the storage gutter 40 on the back side of the game board 1, appears again on the game board 1 from the storage ball outlet window 41, and is guided to the flow path switching device 9.

As shown in FIGS. 7 to 16, the channel switching device 9 has a channel switching frame 45 protruding from a front surface of a mounting board 44 mounted on the surface of the game board 1, and an upper surface of the channel switching frame 45. A special prize port 46 is opened as a special area, and a switching member 47 is provided inside the flow path switching frame 45 below the special prize port 46 so as to be rotatable in the horizontal direction. The special winning opening 46 is provided with a special area passage detector 8 as a special winning signal generating means. The switching member 47 has a first ball passage opening 48 and a second ball passage opening 49 functioning as a ball holding portion capable of holding one ball in a fan-shaped plate material, and is opened substantially at the center of the base end. Is provided with a rotary shaft insertion port 50 serving as a rotation fulcrum, and an operator 5
1, 51 are extended. An action projection 52 is provided at the tip of the action element 51 so as to project downward. On the front surface of the switching member 47, a display unit 53 for displaying the rotating state of the switching member 47 is formed. On the front surface of the flow path switching frame 45, a display window 54 facing the display unit 53 is opened. is there.

A special discharge port 5 is provided inside the flow path switching frame 45.
5 and the general discharge port 56 are provided side by side. On the rear surface of the mounting board 44, a sphere lead-out frame 57 communicating with the flow path switching frame 45 is protruded, and on the bottom surface of the flow path switching frame 45, a partition member 58 is erected in the front-back direction. On the bottom surface of 57, a partition wall 59 is erected in series with this partition member 58, and a special discharge path 60 communicating with the special discharge port 55 and a general discharge path 61 communicating with the general discharge port 56 are formed side by side. A special winning detector 62 faces the discharge passage 60 as special game state detecting means. Further, a solenoid housing frame 63 is mounted behind the ball guide frame 57.

The switching member 47 is connected to the rotary shaft insertion port 5.
0 is inserted into a rotation shaft 64 provided in the ball guide frame 57 so as to be rotatable in the horizontal direction, and is connected to a plunger 67 of a solenoid 66 as a driving member via an unauthorized rotation prevention member 65. doing. Hereinafter, the right illegal rotation preventing member is a first illegal rotation preventing member 65a, the left illegal rotation preventing member is a second illegal rotation preventing member 65b when viewed from the front of the pachinko machine, and when viewed from the front of the pachinko machine. The right solenoid is a first solenoid 66a, and the left solenoid is a second solenoid 66b.

The above-mentioned illegal rotation preventing member 65 is a plate material having a substantially L-shaped cross section.
A plunger 67 of a solenoid 66 is connected to one side. The above-mentioned slide portion 68 is provided with a solenoid housing frame 63.
Slides in the slide grooves 70 provided on both side surfaces of.

The illegal rotation preventing hole 69 is inserted into the operation projection 52 of the switching member 47 to prevent unauthorized rotation by an external operation and to rotate the switching member 47 by driving the solenoid 66. Thus, the solenoid 66 side is a rotation regulating section 71 and the switching member 47 side is a rotation section 72. The outer side 73 of the rotation part 72 is directly extended from the outer side 73 of the rotation restriction part 71, and the inner side 74 is obliquely extended further inward from the inner side 74 of the rotation restriction part 71. , Parallel to the outer side 73. Therefore, the horizontal width of the rotation part 72 is wider than the horizontal width of the rotation restriction part 71.

In the normal state, the operation projection 5
The switching member 47 is attached so that 2 is positioned on the rotation restricting portion 71, and an inner side of the rotation restricting portion 71 functions as a rotation restricting surface 75 (solid line in FIG. 12). That is, if the switching member 47 is to be rotated clockwise from the outside, the second
The operation protrusion 52b of the rotation restricting portion 71 of the illegal rotation preventing member 65b contacts the rotation restricting surface 75, and restricts the rotation of the switching member 47 (FIG. 10). Similarly, the switching member 4 is externally provided.
When the rotation of the switching member 47 is to be performed in the counterclockwise direction, the action protrusion 52a of the rotation restricting portion 71 of the first illegal rotation preventing member 65a contacts the rotation restricting surface 75, thereby restricting the rotation of the switching member 47.
At this time, since the lower part of the special winning opening 46 is located between the first ball passing opening 48 and the second ball passing opening 49 of the switching member 47, the ball winning the special winning opening 46 is placed on the switching member 47. And the flow is regulated (FIG. 13).

On the other hand, when the first solenoid 66a is excited and the plunger 67a is attracted, the first illegal rotation preventing member 6
The action projection 52a of the rotation restricting portion 71 of FIG. 5a moves into the rotating portion 72 (dotted line in FIG. 12), and rotates while being in contact with the tip side 76 without being restricted by the rotation restricting surface 75. It rotates counterclockwise about a rotation shaft 64 serving as a fulcrum (FIGS. 11 and 14). Therefore, the switching member 47 also rotates counterclockwise about the rotation shaft 64 serving as the rotation fulcrum, and the second ball passage opening 49 is located below the special winning opening 46. At this time, “Atari” is displayed on the display window 54,
When the ball wins in the special winning opening 46, the ball is held in the second ball passing opening 49 (FIG. 14). Then, when the first solenoid 66a is demagnetized, the plunger 67a is protruded by the bias of the return spring 77, the switching member 47 rotates clockwise and the ball held in the second ball passage opening 49 is specially discharged. After passing through the exit 55, it is guided to the special discharge passage 60, and is detected by the special winning detector 62 (FIG. 15).

Similarly, when the second solenoid 66b is excited and the plunger 67b is attracted, the action projection 52b on the rotation restricting portion 71 of the second illegal rotation preventing member 65b moves into the rotating portion 72. Then, while being in contact with the tip side 76 without being restricted by the rotation restricting surface 75, it rotates clockwise about the rotation shaft 64 serving as a rotation fulcrum. Therefore,
The switching member 47 also rotates clockwise about the rotation shaft 64 serving as a rotation fulcrum, and the first ball passage opening 48 is located below the special winning opening 46. At this time, the display window 54 displays “losing”.
When the ball is displayed in the special winning opening 46 while being displayed, the ball is held in the first ball passing opening 48. And
When the second solenoid 66b is demagnetized, the plunger 67b
Is projected by the bias of the return spring 77, the switching member 47 rotates counterclockwise and rotates, and the ball held in the first ball passage 48 passes through the general discharge 56 and is guided to the general discharge passage 61.

As shown in FIG. 16, the special prize detector 62 is mounted on a detector mounting portion 78 provided below the outside of the solenoid housing frame 63. This detector mounting portion 78
Is a placing section 79 on which the base of the special winning detector 62 is placed.
And a support portion 80 erected from the solenoid housing frame 63 on the side of the mounting portion 79. The support portion 80 is provided with a fitting groove 81 into which one side of the special winning detector 62 fits.
To attach the special winning detector 62 to the solenoid housing frame 63, the base of the special winning detector 62 is placed on the placing portion 79 of the detector mounting portion 78, and the special winning detector 62 is placed in the fitting groove 81 of the supporting portion 80. One side of the winning detector 62 is fitted. Then, the other side portion of the special prize detector 62 may be pressed by the rear end face of the ball lead-out frame 57, and the solenoid housing frame 63 may be attached to the ball lead-out frame 57 with screws or the like. Therefore, the special prize detector 62 can be easily attached without directly using a screw or the like, and the positioning can be easily and accurately performed by the fitting groove 81.

Next, a game in the pachinko machine having the above-described configuration will be described. When a ball fired by the player operating the firing operation handle enters the game section 3, the ball hits the obstacle nail and flows down while changing the flowing direction. When the ball wins the specific winning opening 11, the specific winning detector 10 detects the ball and sends a signal to the electric control device. Upon receiving a signal from the specific winning detector 10, the electric control device activates the auxiliary variable display device 6 provided on the front of the auxiliary variable winning device 7 to change the number at a speed that the player cannot identify. Display. When a predetermined time set in the timer of the electric control device elapses, the variable display of the auxiliary variable display device 6 is stopped, and when the stop display forms a preset prize mode, for example, “7” Is displayed, the solenoid 36 of the auxiliary variable winning device 7 is excited for a predetermined time (for example, 6 seconds). Therefore, when the prize mode is formed by the auxiliary variable display device 6, the auxiliary variable prize winning device 7 opens the opening / closing wings 31, 31 for a predetermined period of time and changes to the second state in which the hit ball can be easily received. When the predetermined time has elapsed, the solenoid 36 is demagnetized.
1 returns to the closed first state.

When the ball that has won the auxiliary fluctuation winning device 7 flows down the storage gutter 40 and enters the special winning opening 46 of the flow path switching device 9, the ball is passed through the first ball passage 4 of the switching member 47.
8 and stands by between the second ball passage opening 49. When the ball passes through the special winning opening 46, the special area passage detector 8 detects the ball and sends a signal to the electric control device. Upon receiving this signal, the electric control device operates the three variable indicators 14a, 14b, and 14c of the variable indicator 4 to convert and display numbers at a speed that the player cannot recognize. Then, when a predetermined time set in a timer of the electric control device elapses or when the player operates a stop switch (not shown), the variable display of the variable display device 4 stops, and three Is stopped. Then, the electric control device determines whether or not the result mode of the stop display corresponds to a preset prize mode. If the prize mode is not formed, the electric control apparatus determines whether the flow mode switching device 9 has the prize mode. After the second solenoid 66b is excited to rotate the switching member 47 clockwise to hold the ball in the first ball passage 48, when the second solenoid 66b is demagnetized, the ball is held in the first ball passage 48. The dropped ball falls from the general discharge port 56 to the general discharge passage 61 and is processed as a winning ball. If no prize mode is formed, there is no change in the game.

On the other hand, when the stop mode of the variable display device 4 forms a prize mode, for example, “7”, “7”, “7” or “3”
When “3”, “3”, or the like is displayed, the electric control device excites the first solenoid 66 a of the flow path switching device 9, rotates the switching member 47 counterclockwise, and When the first solenoid 66a is demagnetized after holding the ball, the ball held in the second ball passage opening 49 falls from the special discharge port 55 to the special discharge passage 60 and is detected by the special winning detector 62. . When the special prize detector 62 detects the ball, it sends a signal to the electronic control device that a special game right has been generated.

When the electric control device receives a signal indicating that the right to the special game has been generated from the special winning detector 62, the electric control device performs the third operation.
The third type start detector 12 of the type start port 13 is activated. Therefore, after the special game right is generated, the gaming section 3
When the ball that has flowed down the inside wins the third type starting port 13,
The third type start detector 12 detects this ball and sends a signal to the electric control device, and the electric control device sets the solenoid 24 of the variable winning device 5 for a predetermined period, for example, a timer based on the signal. Excitation is performed only during a period until a predetermined time (10 seconds) elapses or until a predetermined number (10) of balls are won in the variable prize winning device 5. Therefore, the variable winning device 5 converts the ball into the second state in which the ball can be easily received only during the predetermined period. When a ball is won with the variable winning device 5 converted to the second state, the counting detector 28 detects one of the balls and sends a signal to the electric control device. , The number of winning balls is counted, and when the number reaches a predetermined number, the solenoid 24 is demagnetized to return the variable winning device 5 to the first state. Even if the number of winning balls does not reach the predetermined number, after the predetermined time of 10 seconds elapses, the electric control device demagnetizes the solenoid 24 to change the variable winning device 5.
Is returned to the first state. As described above, when either the condition that the predetermined time elapses or the number of winning balls reaches the predetermined number is satisfied, the variable winning device 5 returns to the first state. When the variable display device 4 forms a predetermined prize mode after the above conditions are satisfied, the cycle is updated, and the special game can be continued up to a predetermined number of times (for example, the 16th cycle). That is, when the ball wins the third type starting port 13 after the variable winning device 5 returns to the first state, the third type starting detector 12 detects this ball and sends a signal to the electric control device,
The electric control device excites the solenoid 24 of the variable winning device 5 based on this signal, and is updated in the second cycle to continue the special game. In the special game of the second cycle, when the number of winning balls to the variable winning device 5 reaches a predetermined number (10) or a predetermined time (10 seconds) elapses,
The solenoid 24 is demagnetized and the second cycle ends. Then, when the ball wins the third type starting port 13, the special game is continued by updating the third cycle in the same manner. In this way, the cycle is updated on condition that the ball enters the third type starting port 13. However, when the final 16th cycle is completed, the right to the special game is extinguished, and the cycle is not updated even if the ball wins the third type starting port 13 after that.

As described above, in this embodiment, the variable display device 4 operates under the condition that the ball passes through the special winning opening 46, and when a predetermined prize mode is formed by the variable displaying device 4, the special winning opening is formed. The ball having passed through 46 flows down the special discharge passage 60 and acts on the special prize detector 62, whereby a special game right is generated. In a state where the right is generated, the ball is moved to the third type starting port 13 On the condition that the ball wins the third type starting port 13 after the variable winning device 5 is converted to the second state for a predetermined time and the variable winning device 5 returns to the first state. Is updated and the special game is continued. Then, when a predetermined time elapses in the final cycle, or when the number of winning balls reaches a predetermined number, the right of the special game is extinguished at this point and the special game is ended.

When the variable prize device 5 is in the second state, the ball passes through the special prize opening 46 and the variable display device 4 is operated, thereby forming a prize mode, the right to the special game disappears, The special game is a so-called punk that ends at that point. Therefore, if a special game is started, it is desirable to shoot a hit ball aiming at the right side as much as possible so that the ball does not enter the special winning opening 46.

Next, the electric control device will be described.
First, the configuration for controlling the variable display device 4, the auxiliary variable display device 6, and the switching member 47 of the flow path switching device 9 as described above will be described with reference to the block diagram of FIG. For convenience of description, signals are represented by H level “H” and L level “L”.

As shown in FIG. 17, when the special area passage detector 8 of the flow path switching device 9 detects a ball, "H" is sent to the special symbol operation control means 101. Special random number extracting means 1 based on the signal of
02 extracts a random number from the first random number table 103 or the second random number table 104 and sends the extracted random number to the special symbol selecting means 105. Also, the special symbol operation control means 10
1 receives the signal from the special area passage detector 8,
Since "H" is sent to the AND gate 106, the first AND gate 106 is opened in synchronization with the pulse from the display update pulse generating means 107, and sends a signal to the special symbol display control means 108 to control the special symbol display. The means 108 operates the variable display device 4 to display a three-digit number at a high speed at a speed at which the player cannot visually recognize it. Then, when a predetermined time set in the timer 109 of the special symbol operation control means 101 elapses, an "H" signal is sent from the special symbol operation control means 101 to the special symbol comparison means 110, whereby the special symbol comparison means 110 Then, the stop symbol sent from the special symbol selection unit 105 and the symbol of the variable display device 4 sent from the special symbol display control unit 108 are started to be compared, and if both symbols match, the special symbol operation control unit 101 is started. Send a signal. When the special symbol operation control means 101 receives this signal, it converts "H" to the first AND gate 106 into "L". After being stopped, the three-digit number selected by the special symbol selection means 105 is stopped and displayed. Also, the special symbol operation control means 101 converts the signal to the first AND gate 106 to "L" and sends a judgment signal to the special symbol stop judgment means 111 at the same time. When received, it is determined based on a signal sent from the special symbol display control means 108 whether or not the symbol (the three-digit number) stopped and displayed forms a prize mode.

If the special symbol stop determination means 111 determines that "losing"
When it is determined that the "losing" is transmitted to the switching drive control means 112 and a "losing" signal is also transmitted to the sound effect generating means 113 to be described later. Generate a sound. The switching drive control unit 112 that has received the “losing” signal selects the solenoid 66 driven by the driving member selection unit 114 based on this signal, and sends a signal to the second drive control unit 115. In response, the second drive control means 115 controls the second solenoid 6
6b is actuated for a certain time to rotate the switching member 47 clockwise to hold the ball in the first ball passage opening 48 of the switching member 47, and then drop through the general discharge port 56 to the general discharge passage 61 to discharge. I do.

On the other hand, when the special symbol stop determining means 111 determines that the hit is "Atari", a signal indicating "Atari" is sent to the switching drive control means 112 and the sound effect generating means 113 to be described later is also sent to the effect sound generating means 113. Attachment is sent, and a sound effect of Atari is generated. Upon receiving the “Atari” signal, the switching drive control unit 112 controls the solenoid 66 driven by the drive member selection unit 114 based on this signal.
And sends a signal to the first drive control means 116. Accordingly, the first drive control means 116 operates the first solenoid 66a for a certain time to rotate the switching member 47 counterclockwise to hold the ball in the second ball passage 49 of the switching member 47, The liquid is dropped into the special discharge passage 60 through the discharge port 55 and discharged. When the ball falls into the special discharge passage 60, the special winning detector 62 detects this ball and sends out an "H" signal.

The "Atari" signal is transmitted to the first display control means 117 and the first display control means 117 receives the "Atari" signal.
The display control means 117 controls the special symbol storage and display device 15 to store and display the display mode of the “Atari”. The reason why the display mode of “Atari” is stored by using the special symbol storage and display device 15 in this way is to change the conditions at the time of hitting according to the display mode of “Atari” and to enhance the interest of the game. . That is, the display mode of “Atari” is, for example, “7”.
In the case of “7” or “7”, after the special game of “Atari” is completed, the player can continue the game as it is,
In the case of other display modes of “Atari”, for example, “3”
In the case of "3" or "3", after the special game of "Atari" is completed, the obtained prize balls may be exchanged for prizes, and then the game may be started again.

The specific winning detector 1 of the specific winning opening 11
When 0 detects a ball, "H" is set to the specific winning control means 118.
To the first random number table 1 based on the signal from the specific winning control means 118.
The random number is extracted from the random number table 20 or the second random number table 121, and the extracted random number is sent to the ordinary symbol selection means 122. When the specific winning control unit 118 receives a signal from the specific winning detector 10, it sends “H” to the second AND gate 123, so that the second AND gate 123 generates a pulse from the display update pulse generating unit 124. It opens synchronously and sends a signal to the ordinary symbol display control means 125. The ordinary symbol display control means 125 activates the auxiliary variable display device 6 to convert the one-digit number at a high speed so that the player cannot see it. In addition to the display, the normal symbol display control means 125 also sends a signal to the effect sound generating means 113 to the effect that the auxiliary variable display device 6 is converting the display to generate a sound effect. Then, when a predetermined time set in the timer 126 of the specific winning control means 118 has elapsed, an "H" signal is sent from the specific winning controlling means 118 to the ordinary symbol comparing means 127, whereby the ordinary symbol comparing means 127 The comparison between the stop symbol sent from the symbol selection means 122 and the symbol of the auxiliary variable display device 6 sent from the ordinary symbol display control means 125 is started, and when both symbols match, a signal is sent to the specific winning control means 118. send. Upon receiving this signal, the specific winning control means 118 converts "H" to the second AND gate 123 into "L", so that the second AND gate 123 closes, whereby the variable display of the auxiliary variable display device 6 is performed. After being stopped, the one-digit number selected by the ordinary symbol selection means 122 is stopped and displayed. In addition, the specific winning control means 118 converts the signal to the second AND gate 123 to “L” and simultaneously sends the determination signal to the normal symbol stop determination means 128.
Upon receiving this signal, the normal symbol stop determination means 128 determines whether or not the symbol (single digit number) stopped and displayed forms a prize mode based on the signal sent from the specific winning control means 118. I do.

The normal symbol stop determination means 128 determines that "losing"
When it is determined that the signal is "losing", the signal indicating "losing" is sent to the third drive control means 128, and the signal indicating "losing" is also sent to the sound effect generating means 113 to be described later. Generate a sound effect. In the case of this "losing", no operation is performed.

On the other hand, when the normal symbol stop judging means 128 judges "atari", a signal indicating "atari" is sent to the third drive control means 129, and the sound effect generating means 113 described later is also sent to the third drive control means 129. A signal indicating "Atari" is sent to generate an "Atari" sound effect. The third drive control unit 129 that has received the “Atari” signal sends a drive signal to the solenoid 36 of the auxiliary variable prize device 7 based on this signal, and also sends a sound effect generating unit 113 to the auxiliary variable prize device 7 to be described later. A signal indicating that the solenoid 36 is to be driven is sent to generate a sound effect indicating that the auxiliary variable winning device 7 is being driven. Therefore, the auxiliary variable winning device 7 changes from the first state disadvantageous to the player to the second state advantageous to the player for a certain time determined by the timer 130 of the third drive control means 129.

Further, upon receiving a signal from the specific winning detector 10, the specific winning control means 118 transmits an "H" signal to the second display controlling means 131, and upon receiving the "H" signal, displays the second display. The control means 131 uses the storage display 132 to store and display the winning number in the specific winning opening 11. The storage display on the storage display 132 is performed by the specific winning control unit 11.
In step 8, each time "H" is transmitted, "1" is added, and each time "L" is transmitted, "1" is subtracted.
In the present embodiment, the upper limit value of the storage is “4”, but this number is not limited to “4” and can be changed as appropriate.

The switching control of each random number table for extracting random numbers by the special random number extracting means 102 and the ordinary random number extracting means 119 is performed by the random number selecting function means 133. Then, the random number selected for the special symbol display on the variable display device 4
This is performed by the first effective use random number display 135 via the third display control means 134 based on the signal from. In this display, when a random number in the first random number table 103 is selected, the lamp is turned off, and when a random number in the second random number table 104 is selected, the lamp is turned on. Also,
The random number selected for the normal symbol display on the auxiliary variable display device 6 is performed by the second effective use random number display 137 via the fourth display control means 136 based on the signal from the random number selection function means 133. In this display, when a random number in the first random number table 120 is selected, the lamp is turned off, and when a random number in the second random number table 121 is selected, the lamp is turned on. The player can know whether the currently selected random number is advantageous or disadvantageous to the player by displaying the valid use random number indicators 135 and 137.

As shown in FIG. 18, the random number selection function means 133 selects a first flip-flop 138 for selecting a special symbol displayed on the variable display device 4 and a normal symbol displayed on the auxiliary variable display device 6. The second flip-flop 139 is a main component. The random number selection function unit 133 receives a signal related to random number change from the random number change state detection unit 140.

To the reset input of the first flip-flop 138 of the random number selection function means 133, a reset signal when the power of the electric control device is turned on or when the reset switch is turned on is input via the first OR gate 141. You.
On the other hand, the reset input of the second flip-flop 139 and the reset signal
The right generation signal from the P.42 (FIG. 21) is input via the second OR gate 143.

The clock inputs of the flip-flops 138 and 139 are connected to the third kind start winning counting means 144 (FIG. 2).
Special game end signal from 16) (16 count signal)
And a right generation signal from the special device operation control means 142 transmitted when the special game is in a so-called punctured state,
The signal is input after being delayed by the delay circuit 145. Also,
The D inputs of both flip-flops 138 and 139 are connected to the first
The inverted Q output of the flip-flop 138 is input. Then, the random number selection function unit 133 is connected to the special random number extraction unit 1.
02 and the ordinary random number extracting means 119, so that the random numbers in the first random number tables 103 and 120 are extracted after the electrical control device is reset.
The random numbers in this random number table are compared with the first random number tables 103 and 120, respectively.
21 is stored with a random number that is advantageous for the player.

Therefore, as shown in the time chart of FIG. 19, the Q output of the first flip-flop 138 after reset is “L” and the output of the inverted Q is “H”, and the first random number table 103 is referred to. ing. Then, the rise of a special game end signal transmitted when the special game is completed in a predetermined cycle, or the fall of the right generation signal from the special device operation control means 142 transmitted when the special game is in a so-called punctured state. Input at this time, the D input at this time becomes "H" which is equivalent to the inverted Q output.
Therefore, the Q output is inverted to “H” and the inverted Q output is inverted to “L”, and the second random number table 104 is referred to. Then, the rise of the special game end signal transmitted when the special game is completed in the predetermined cycle again, or the rise of the right generation signal from the special device operation control means 142 transmitted when the special game is in a so-called punctured state. When the falling clock is input, the D input at this time is “L” equivalent to the inverted Q output, and the Q output is “L”.
The inverted Q output is inverted to “H” and the first random number table 1
03 will be referred to. In this way, the random numbers for extracting the special symbols are exchanged alternately with the random number table to be extracted each time the special game ends.

On the other hand, the Q output of the second flip-flop 139 after reset is “L” and the output of the inverted Q is “H”, and the first random number table 120 is referred to. Then, the rise of a special game end signal transmitted when the special game is completed in a predetermined cycle, or the fall of the right generation signal from the special device operation control means 142 transmitted when the special game is in a so-called punctured state. , The D input at this time is “H”, which is the same as the inverted Q output of the first flip-flop 138, so that the Q output is inverted to “H” and the inverted Q output is inverted to “L”. And
The second random number table 121 is referred to. Then, when the right generation signal is input from the special device operation control means 142, the second flip-flop 139 is reset by the rise of the right generation signal, and the Q output becomes “L”.
The inverted Q output is inverted to “H” and the first random number table 1
20 will be referenced. Then, the rise of the special game end signal transmitted when the special game is completed in the predetermined cycle again, or the rise of the right generation signal from the special device operation control means 142 transmitted when the special game is in a so-called punctured state. When the falling clock is input, the D input at this time is the first flip-flop 138.
, The Q output remains at “L”, and the inverted Q output also remains at “H”. Therefore, the first random number table 120 is referred to continuously. Then, again, the rising of the special game end signal transmitted when the special game is completed in the predetermined cycle,
Alternatively, when a clock due to the fall of the right generation signal from the special device operation control means 142, which is transmitted when the special game is in a so-called puncture state, is input, the D input at this time is an inversion of the first flip-flop 138. Since the output is “H” equivalent to the Q output, the Q output is inverted to “H” and the inverted Q output is inverted to “L”, and the second random number table 121 is referred to.

As described above, when the first special game is completed after the reset, the random number for extracting the normal symbol is referred to the second random number table 121 which is more advantageous to the player. The process returns to the first random number table 120 which is disadvantageous for the player, and the second random number table 121 which is more advantageous for the player is referred to again by the end of the second special game from that time.

In the above-described embodiment, the random number tables referred to by the random number extracting means 102 and 119 are the first random number tables 103 and 120 and the second random number table 104,
Although one set of 121 is used, the random number table to be referred to is not limited to one set, and a plurality of random number tables can be prepared as shown in FIG.

There are five random number tables A to D for determining a special symbol to be displayed on the variable display device 4. The probability of “Atari” generated by the random number table of each set is “1/50” and “1/50” in set A, “1/50” and “1/25” in set B,
"1/50" and "1/10" for group C, "1/50" for group D
50 "and" 1/5 ". On the other hand, five random number tables A to D are prepared for determining the ordinary symbols to be displayed on the auxiliary variable display device 6. The probabilities of “Atari” generated by the random number tables of each set are “1/10” and “1/1” in set A, “1/10” and “1/2” in set B, and “1/10” and “1/2” in set C. "1/10" and "1/5", and "1/10" and "1/10" in group D.

In order to select a random number table to be referred to, first, a set of random number tables to be referred to in the variable display device 4 is determined by an external operation switch installed in the management device or the pachinko machine. The setting by the external operation switch is transmitted to the special random number extracting means 102 via the random number change state detecting means 140 and the random number selecting function means 133, and the special random number extracting means 102 selects a corresponding set of random number tables.
Further, when a set of random number tables to be referred to by the variable display device 4 is set, the automatic random number selection means 146
A set of random number tables in which the ratio between the random number table referred to in the above and the random number table referred to in the auxiliary variable display device 6 is within 10 times is used to determine a normal symbol to be displayed in the auxiliary variable display device 6. A random number table is selected from among five sets from A to D which are random number tables.
To select the set of the random number table. In the combination of the random number tables described above, the set of the random number table referred to by the variable display device 4 and the set of the random number table referred to by the auxiliary variable display device 6 are AA, BB, and C-, respectively.
C and D-D.

As described above, if a random number table can be selected from a plurality of sets of random number tables by an external operation, it is the same as installing a plurality of types of gaming machines even for the same gaming machine. By appropriately changing the random number table to be referred to while measuring the profits of the game store and the player, it is possible to provide a gaming machine in which the profits of both players are balanced.

Next, an electric control device for controlling the special game by operating the variable winning device 5 and the like as described above will be described. The embodiment of the electric control device (mainly the variable winning device drive control means) shown in FIG.
Is connected to one input side of the third AND gate 147, and the "Atari" signal of the special symbol stop determination means 111 is input to the other input side of the third AND gate 147. I do. Therefore, while the "H" signal of "Atari" is input to the other of the third AND gate 147 from the special symbol stop determination means 111, the "H" signal from the special winning detector 62 is sent to one input side. Only when this occurs, the third AND gate 147 opens and sends “H” to the special device operation control means 142. That is, even if the player activates the special prize detector 62 using a wire or the like and sends “H”, the special symbol stop determination means 111 does not send a special “H” signal of “Atari”. The game is not started. For this reason, fraudulent acts can be prevented.

Then, upon receiving “H” from the third AND gate 147, the special device operation control means 142 transmits a right generation signal to the sound effect generating means 113 and the fifth display control means 148. In response to this, the sound effect generating means 11
3 generates a sound effect from the speaker 149 indicating that a special game right has occurred. Further, the fifth display control means 148 makes a display by the special device operation display 150 made up of a lamp or the like, and notifies the player that the right for the special game has been generated. Further, the right generation signal is transmitted to the third type start winning control means 151 and the third type start winning counting means 144 which will be described later, and the third type start winning control means 151 and the third type start winning counting means 144 are described. Is activated, the winning opening operation number counting means 152 transmitted to the special winning opening operation number counting means 152 is activated, and the random number selection function means 1 is activated.
33 is transmitted as a random number update signal.

When a hit ball is hit into the third type start opening 13 and the third type start detector 12 detects a hit ball, a winning signal is transmitted to the third type start winning control means 151. The third type start winning control means 151 that has received the winning signal transmits a winning number counting signal to the third type starting winning counting means 144,
A winning opening operation start signal is transmitted to the variable winning device drive control means 153. The special winning opening operation start signal is also transmitted to the special winning opening operation number counting means 152, and through the sixth display control means 154, the operation number display 15 comprising an LED or the like.
5 displays the number of times the special winning opening is activated.

The third kind start winning counting means 144 which has received the winning number counting signal transmits a winning number signal, and through the seventh display control means 156, the third kind opening opening winning number display 157.
With this, the number of winnings in the third type starting port 13 is displayed. The third-type start winning counting means 144 counts the number of winnings in the third-type starting opening 13, and when the number of winnings reaches 16, a special game end signal (16-count signal) is controlled by the special device operation control. Transmit to the means 142 and reset the special device operation control means 142. The 16 count signal is transmitted to the random number selection function means 133 as a random number update signal. When a hit ball is won in the variable winning device 5 and detected by the counting detector 28, a count input signal is transmitted to the winning number counting means 158.

To the variable winning device drive control means 153, the above-mentioned big winning opening operation start signal is inputted, and the winning signal from the winning number counting means 158 is inputted. Then, when the special winning opening operation start signal is input, a special winning opening operation signal is transmitted to the solenoid 24, and the special winning opening operation end signal from the winning number counting means 158 for a predetermined time set by the timer 159 or the winning number counting means 158 is transmitted. Until it is received, the variable winning device 5 is converted from the first state, which is disadvantageous to the player, to the second state, which is advantageous to the player. This big winning opening in-operation signal is a winning number counting means 1
58, and activates the winning number counting means 158. The large winning opening in-operation signal is output from the sound effect generator 113.
To inform the player that the variable winning device 5 is operating.

The winning number counting means 158 is activated by the big winning opening signal as described above, and counts the number of balls detected by the counting detector 28 by winning in the variable winning device 5 in the activated state. I do. Then, the winning number signal is changed to the eighth.
This is transmitted to the display control means 160, and the number of winnings to the variable winning device 5 is displayed on the winning number display 161. Further, as described above, every time the winning number counting means 158 reaches a certain number, for example, 10 winning balls, a special winning opening operation end signal is transmitted to the variable winning apparatus drive control means 152, and the special game in the variable winning apparatus 5 is transmitted. 1 cycle is completed.

One embodiment of the above-described gaming method in the pachinko machine will be described below. In the case where a special game occurs when the probability of occurrence of “Atari” in the variable display device 4 is a probability that is advantageous to the player, for example, “1/10”, first, aim at the third type start port 13. A so-called right hit is performed so that the hit ball flows down the right side of the game board surface. Then, when 16 hit balls are won in the third type starting port 13, the right of the special game is extinguished.
When the fifteenth hit ball wins, the so-called right hit is stopped so that the hit right hitherto stops and the so-called left hit is performed so that the hit ball flows down the left side of the game board surface. A game in which the display device 4 is operated is performed.

In this case, since the special game is still being generated, the probability of the occurrence of “attack” on the variable display device 4 is the probability “1/10” which is advantageous to the player.
In other words, the probability that the “atari” occurs in the variable display device 4 is disadvantageous to the player, for example, “1/1”.
The conversion to “50” is performed when a special game end signal is received, and at this time, the probability that “atari” will occur in the variable display device 4 is in an advantageous state for the player.

During the above-mentioned game, if the right variable display 14c and the central variable display 14b have the same display mode, a so-called reach state is reached, and the left variable display 14a is slowly moved from the normal state. Control to fluctuate over a long time.

In the reach state, the player makes a right-handed operation again to play a game aiming for a prize in the third type starting port 13. At this time, when a ball is hit in the third type starting port 13, the number of winnings in the third type starting port 13 becomes "16", and the right of the special game is extinguished. Then, the probability of occurrence of “Atari” in the variable display device 4 is “1/5” which is disadvantageous for the player.
0 ”.

However, in the reach state, even if the probability of occurrence of “Atari” on the variable display device 4 becomes a disadvantageous ratio (1/50) to the player, the variable display device 4 is fortunately stopped. Constitutes "Atari",
The next special game is immediately generated, and when this special game is completed, the probability of the “atari” occurring again on the variable display device 4 is the probability (1/1 /) that is advantageous to the player.
10).

Therefore, by playing the game as described above, the state in which the probability of occurrence of “attack” on the variable display device 4 is disadvantageous to the player (probability 1/5)
It is possible to play the game in an advantageous state for the player without passing through 0), and the interest of the game can be enhanced.

Further, the present invention is not limited to the so-called third-type pachinko machine described above, and a special game right is generated by forming a predetermined prize mode.
In a special game, any pachinko machine of any game content can be used as long as the variable winning device can be changed from the first state to the second state based on satisfying other conditions or directly. Good.

FIG. 22 shows a so-called first-type pachinko machine.
A plurality of variable display devices 202 arranged side by side;
A special symbol for storing and displaying three smaller 7-segment variable display devices in a row when the stop mode of the variable display device 202 becomes "Atari". A display unit 204 in which a storage display device 203 and a storage display device 203 are arranged vertically is provided. Below the display unit 204,
An auxiliary variable winning device 205 that can be converted into a first state that is disadvantageous to the player and a second state that is advantageous to the player is provided. Below the auxiliary variable winning device 205, a first state that is disadvantageous to the player and the player There is provided a variable winning device 206 that can be converted to a second state that is advantageous to the player. On the right side of the variable winning device 206, a first starting port 207 for starting display conversion of the variable display device 202 is provided, and on the left side of the variable winning device 206, an auxiliary variable display provided on the auxiliary variable winning device 205 is provided. A special winning port 209 for starting the display conversion of the device 208 is provided. Further, the above-described auxiliary variable prize winning device 205 also has a role of a second starting port for starting the display conversion of the variable display device 202. The starting switches 210 and 21 are provided at each starting port.
In the specific winning opening 209, a specific winning switch 212 is provided.

In the above-mentioned pachinko machine, the ball has the special winning opening 2
09, and is detected by the specific winning switch 212, the auxiliary variable display device 208 converts the display for a predetermined time,
When the stopped display mode forms a predetermined prize mode, the auxiliary variable prize apparatus 205 is converted to a second state advantageous to the player for a predetermined time, and a ball wins the auxiliary variable prize apparatus 205 (second starting port). Make it easier.

When the variable display device 202 converts the display for a predetermined period of time on condition that the winning openings 205 and 206 are won and the stopped display forms a predetermined prize, the variable prize device 206 is changed to a player. Is converted from the first state disadvantageous to the player to the second state advantageous to the player for a predetermined period of time.
By winning, the cycle is updated and the special game can be continued.

An outline of an electric control device for controlling the variable prize winning device 206 and the like in the above-described first type pachinko machine will be described with reference to FIG. The random number selection function unit 214 receives the random number selection signal from the random number change state detection unit 215,
The random number extraction signal is transmitted to the special symbol random number extraction means 216. In response to this, the special symbol random number extracting means 216
A random number table for extracting random numbers is specified, a random number is extracted from the first random number table 217 or the second random number table 218, and a special symbol selection signal is transmitted to the special symbol selection means 219. In response, the special symbol selection means 219 transmits the special symbol mode based on the random numbers in the selected random number table to the variable display control means 220.

Signals from the start switch 210 and the start switch 211 are stored in the prize storage means 221 and input to the variable display control means 220, and a signal from the special symbol selection means 219 is input to the variable display control means 220. When the signals from the start switches 210 and 211 are received, the display conversion of the variable display device 202 is started based on the special symbol selected by the special symbol selection means 219, and the display conversion of the variable display device 202 is stopped after a predetermined time has elapsed. I do.

The special symbol determining means 222 determines whether the stop display mode of the variable display device 202 forms a prize mode. Then, when the prize mode is formed, an "atari" signal is output. In response to this, the variable winning device drive control means 223 converts the variable winning device 206 from the first state disadvantageous to the player to the second state advantageous to the player.

The variable winning device drive control means 223 includes a continuation control means 224 and a special game end control means 22.
5 is connected to the special game end control means 22.
5 includes a continuation control unit 224 and a count switch 226.
Is connected. And the continuation control means 224 includes
A continuation switch 227 for detecting a ball that has won the continuous winning opening is connected.

The continuation of the special game is as described above. When the continuation condition is not satisfied, that is, when no prize is won in the continuous winning opening 213 during a predetermined time or until a predetermined number of prizes are received in the variable prize device 206, or when the special game is completed for a predetermined number of cycles, the special game ends. The control means 225 transmits a special game end signal to the variable winning device drive control means 223, and the special game ends.

The first “Atari” signal at the start of the special game from the special symbol determination means 222 is the display control means 2
28, and the display control means 228 causes the special symbol storage and display device 203 to store and display the special symbol when the "Atari" signal is received.

The random number selection function means 214 receives the random number selection signal from the random number change state detection means 215 and transmits a random number extraction signal to the ordinary symbol random number extraction means 229.
In response, the normal symbol random number extracting means 229 specifies a random number table from which random numbers are to be extracted,
30 or a random number from the second random number table 231,
A normal symbol selection signal is transmitted to the normal symbol selection means 232. In response to this, the ordinary symbol selection means 232 transmits the mode of the ordinary symbol based on the random number in the selected random number table to the auxiliary variable display control means 233.

The auxiliary variable display control means 233 includes a signal from the specific winning switch 212 and the normal symbol selection means 23
2 are input. When the signal from the specific winning switch 212 is received, the ordinary symbol selected by the ordinary symbol selecting means 232 is displayed on the auxiliary variable display 208.

The ordinary symbol determining means 234 determines whether the ordinary symbol selected by the ordinary symbol selecting means 232 forms a prize mode. When the prize mode is formed, the auxiliary variable winning device drive control means 235 drives the auxiliary variable winning device 205,
The first state, which is disadvantageous for the player, is changed to the second state, which is advantageous for the player.

The condition under which the random number change state detection means 215 transmits a random number selection signal to the random number selection function means 214 is that a special game end signal from the special game end control means 225 is received. That is, every time the special game ends, the random number table for extracting random numbers is alternately converted. The conditions under which the random number change state detecting means 215 transmits a random number selection signal to the random number selection function means 214 are not limited to the above, and other signals, for example, a signal based on the number of shot balls reaching a predetermined number. And so on.

FIG. 24 shows a so-called second-type pachinko machine in which a variable winning device 237 is provided substantially at the center of the game section 236, and a variable winning device 23 is provided below the variable winning device 237.
The first starting ports 239, 239 for converting the ball receiving member 238 of No. 7 from the first state disadvantageous to the player to the second state advantageous to the player, and the second starting port 240 are arranged side by side on the left and right. It is. The first starting port 239 and the second starting port 240 are provided with start switches 241a and 241b for detecting a winning ball, respectively.

The inside of the variable winning device 237 is divided into an upper chamber 243 and a lower chamber 244 by a partition wall 242.
The upper chamber 243 has a first state that is disadvantageous for a player who cannot easily receive a ball in the upper chamber 243 by standing up,
A ball receiving member 238 is provided in the upper chamber 243, which can be converted to a second state which is advantageous to a player who can easily receive a ball by opening left and right. Is a communication port 245 that connects the two chambers.
Has been established. The communication port 245 is provided with a count switch 246 for counting the number of balls that have won the variable prize winning device 237 and passed through the communication port 245.

In the lower chamber 244, a variable display device 247 having three 7-segment displays arranged side by side is provided, and below the variable display device 247, the variable display device 24 is provided.
A special 7-segment variable display that is smaller than 7 is arranged side by side, and when the variable display device 247 has a "stop" stop mode, a special display mode is stored and displayed. A symbol storage display device 248 is provided, and the lower chamber 244 is provided.
At the bottom, a general winning opening 249 and a special winning opening 250 are provided. The special winning opening 250 is provided with a special winning detector 251. The above-described second starting port 240 also serves as an auxiliary variable winning device, and when the pair of ball receiving pieces 252 stand up, the auxiliary variable winning device (second starting port 240).
The first state is disadvantageous for a player who is difficult to accept a ball, and the second state is advantageous for a player who easily accepts a ball in the auxiliary variable winning device (second starting port 240) by opening left and right. In addition, the auxiliary variable winning device (the second starting port 2)
An auxiliary variable display device 253 including one 7-segment display is provided on the front surface of 40). On the left side of the variable winning device 237, a specific winning opening 255 having a specific winning detector 254 for starting the display conversion of the auxiliary variable display device 253 is provided.

In the above-described pachinko machine, the ball has the special winning opening 2
When the special prize detector 254 detects the prize 55, the auxiliary variable display device 253 performs display conversion for a predetermined time,
When the stopped display mode is the predetermined “Atari” mode, the auxiliary variable winning device (second starting port 240) is converted into a second state advantageous to the player for a predetermined time, and the auxiliary variable winning device is changed. (The second starting port 240) makes it easier for the ball to win. In addition, the ball receiving member 238 of the variable winning device 237 converts a predetermined number of times from the first state disadvantageous to the player to the second state advantageous to the player on condition that the player wins the starting ports 239 and 240. When converted to the state, the ball wins in the variable winning device 237 and the count switch 2
When the detection is made by the display 46, the display conversion of the variable display device 247 starts. Then, when the ball flowing down to the lower chamber 244 wins the special winning opening 250 and is detected by the special winning detector 248, the display conversion of the variable display device 247 is stopped, and the stop mode of the display on the variable display device 247 is the prize. When the mode is formed, a special game right is generated, and the stop mode is stored and displayed on the special symbol storage and display device 248. In the special game, the variable winning device 237 changes the state between the first state and the second state a predetermined number of times. During this special game, the ball moves to the floating winning device 2
When the player wins the inside of 37 and is detected by the count switch 246, the display conversion of the variable display device 247 starts again. When the ball flowing down to the lower chamber 244 wins the special winning opening 250, the display conversion of the variable display device 247 stops, and if the stop mode of the display on the variable display device 247 forms a prize mode, the special game is performed. The cycle is updated and the special game can be continued.

In the above-described pachinko machine, when the player wins the special winning opening 250, the variable display device 247 performs display conversion for a predetermined time, and the stopped display mode is changed to a predetermined “Atari”.
In this case, the number of continuations of the special game can be increased so as to be advantageous to the player. still,
The game contents that are advantageous to the player are not limited to those described above. For example, the opening angle of the ball receiving member 238 is made larger than usual, or the time for the ball receiving member 238 to be changed to the second state is extended more than usual. By doing so, it may be configured such that more hit balls win in the variable winning device 237.

An outline of an electric control device for controlling the variable prize winning device 237 and the like in the above-described second type pachinko machine will be described with reference to FIG. The random number selection function unit 256 receives the random number selection signal from the random number change state detection unit 257,
The random number extraction signal is transmitted to the special symbol random number extraction means 258. In response, the special symbol random number extracting means 258
A random number table for extracting random numbers is specified, a random number is extracted from the first random number table 259 or the second random number table 259, and a special symbol selection signal is transmitted to the special symbol selection means 261. In response to this, the special symbol selecting means 261 transmits the special symbol mode based on the random numbers in the selected random number table to the variable display control means 262.

The variable display control means 262 receives a signal from the special winning detector 251 (which also serves as a continuation switch in this embodiment), a signal from the special symbol selection means 261, and a signal from the count switch 246. Has been entered. Then, when receiving the signal from the count switch 246, the display conversion of the variable display device 247 is started by the special symbol selected by the special symbol selection means 261. When the signal from the special winning detector 251 is received, the variable display device 24 is changed.
7 stops the display conversion.

The special symbol determining means 263 determines whether or not the stop display mode on the variable display device 247 forms a prize mode. Then, when the prize mode is formed, an "atari" signal is output.
The signal of “Atari” is input to the variable winning device drive control unit 265 via the continuation control unit 264,
Special symbol storage display device 24 via display control means 266
8 is transmitted. In response, the variable winning device drive control means 265 converts the variable winning device 237 from the first state disadvantageous to the player to the second state advantageous to the player. In addition, the special symbol storage and display device 248 stores and displays the display mode of “Atari” on the variable display 247 when the first “Atari” signal is received.

The variable winning device drive control means 265 includes a continuation control means 264 and start switches 241a, 241a.
41b and the special game end control means 267 are connected, and the count switch 246 is connected to the special game end control means 267. Start switch 241a, 2
The operation of the variable winning device 237 when the ball is detected by 41b and the continuation of the special game are as described above. In addition, when the continuation condition is not satisfied, that is, the special winning opening 250 is won within a predetermined time during the special game and no ball is detected by the special winning detector 248, or the count switch 246 counts a predetermined number of balls. Or, when the special game ends a predetermined number of cycles, the special game end control means 267
Transmits a special game end signal to the variable winning device drive control means 265, and the special game ends.

The random number selection function means 256 receives the random number selection signal from the random number change state detection means 257 and transmits a random number extraction signal to the ordinary symbol random number extraction means 268.
In response, the normal symbol random number extracting means 268 specifies a random number table from which random numbers are to be extracted, and sets the first random number table 2
69 or a random number from the second random number table 270,
A normal symbol selection signal is transmitted to the normal symbol selection means 271. In response to this, the auxiliary variable display control means 272 controls the auxiliary variable display control based on the signal from the specific winning detector 254 and the normal symbol selection means 271 displays the mode of the normal symbol based on the random number in the selected random number table. To the means 272. The signal from the symbol selection means 271 is input. Then, when the signal from the specific winning detector 254 is received, the ordinary symbol selected by the ordinary symbol selecting means 271 is displayed on the auxiliary variable display device 253.

The ordinary symbol determining means 273 determines whether the ordinary symbol selected by the ordinary symbol selecting means 271 forms a prize mode. When the prize mode is formed, the auxiliary variable winning device drive control means 274 controls the auxiliary variable winning device (the second starting port 24).
0) to convert from a first state disadvantageous to the player to a second state advantageous to the player.

The condition under which the random number change state detecting means 257 transmits a random number selection signal to the random number selection function means 256 is that a special game end signal from the special game end control means 267 is received. That is, every time the special game ends, the random number table for extracting random numbers is alternately converted. The condition under which the random number change state detecting means 257 transmits the random number selection signal to the random number selecting function means 256 is not limited to the above-described one, and other signals, for example, a signal based on the fact that the number of shot balls reaches a predetermined number. And so on.

[0088]

As described above, according to the present invention,
A plurality of random numbers that determine the stop symbol of the variable display device are set, and since the random numbers are a probability that is advantageous to the player and a probability that is disadvantageous to the player, the player is determined based on the probability of becoming advantageous. When the game is advanced so as to play the game, and the probability is changed to an advantageous one, a chance to obtain a greater profit can be obtained. Therefore, in the special game, since the setting probability of the variable display device is different, the probability that the prize mode is formed by the variable display device is different, and the degree of the change of the variable winning device to the second state, that is, the special game Since the probability of occurrence also differs,
It is possible to enhance the interest of pachinko games while giving a proper ejaculation. In addition, a plurality of random numbers for determining a stop symbol of the auxiliary variable winning device are set, and since this probability is a probability that is advantageous to the player and a probability that is disadvantageous to the player, the probability that the player is advantageous If the game progresses so as to be played under the circumstances and the probability is changed to an advantageous one, a chance to obtain a much larger profit can be obtained.

Also, during the normal game, since the setting probabilities of the auxiliary variable display devices are different from each other, the probability that the prize mode is formed by the auxiliary variable display devices is different, whereby the auxiliary variable winning device is converted to the second state. Since the degree of playing is also different, unlike a pachinko machine having only high ejaculation in which a special game only occurs, the player can obtain a chance to obtain a profit while enjoying a pachinko game.
In addition, the variation of the probability between the variable display device and the auxiliary variable display device is linked and performed integrally according to a preset condition,
The transition condition between the good probability and the bad probability is based on the end signal of the special game. Therefore, when the probability shifts to a good probability, the profit of the player increases, and when the probability shifts to a bad probability, the profit of the game store can increase. In other words, since the state with the good probability is set after the state with the bad probability, the player does not leave the pachinko machine because of the bad probability, and can contribute to the improvement of the sales of the game store. Also, since a state with a good probability is set after a state with a bad probability, if a special game occurs at a bad probability, there is a high possibility that a special game will continue to occur with a good probability. , Players can benefit greatly.

In short, it is possible to provide a pachinko machine capable of taking into account the operating profit of the game store and the gain of the player, so that the balance between the profits of the game store and the player can be maintained while maintaining the balance between the two. Profit can be secured. In addition, even during a normal game, not only a game with high ejaculation whether a specific game occurs but also a player can enjoy a healthy game without extremely inciting the player's ejaculation , The interest of pachinko games can be enhanced.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a front view of a game board of a pachinko machine.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a variable winning device.

FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view of the variable winning device viewed from the back side.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view of an auxiliary variable winning device.

FIG. 5 is an exploded perspective view of the auxiliary variable winning device viewed from the back side.

FIG. 6 is a sectional view of an auxiliary variable winning device and a flow path switching device.

FIG. 7 is a perspective view of a flow path switching device.

FIG. 8 is an exploded perspective view of the flow path switching device.

FIG. 9 is a plan view of the flow path switching device.

FIG. 10 is a plan view of the flow path switching device for explaining a case where the flow path switching device is about to be rotated by an external operation.

FIG. 11 is a plan view of the flow path switching device for explaining rotation of the flow path switching device.

FIG. 12 is a plan view of an unauthorized rotation preventing member.

FIG. 13 is a perspective view of the channel switching device, showing a standby state of the channel switching device.

FIG. 14 is a perspective view of the flow path switching device, showing a rotating state of the flow path switching device.

FIG. 15 is a perspective view of the flow path switching device, showing a state where the flow path switching device guides a ball to a discharge passage.

FIG. 16 is an exploded perspective view showing the attachment position of the special prize detector as viewed from below the flow path switching device.

FIG. 17 is a schematic block diagram of an electric control device.

FIG. 18 is a schematic block diagram of a random number selection function unit.

FIG. 19 is a flowchart illustrating an operation of a random number selection function unit.

FIG. 20 is a schematic block diagram illustrating another embodiment of a random number table.

FIG. 21 is a schematic block diagram of an electric control device (variable winning device drive control means).

FIG. 22 is a front view of a game board of a first type pachinko machine according to another embodiment.

FIG. 23 is a schematic block diagram of an electric control device in another embodiment (a first-type pachinko machine).

FIG. 24 is a front view of a game board of a second type of pachinko machine according to another embodiment.

FIG. 25 is a schematic block diagram of an electric control device in another embodiment (second-type pachinko machine).

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Gaming board 4 Variable display device 5 Variable winning device 6 Auxiliary variable display device 7 Auxiliary variable winning device 8 Special area passage detector 10 Specific winning detector 12 Third type start detector 28 Counting detector 62 Special winning detector 101 Special symbol operation control means 103 First random number table (special symbol) 104 Second random number table (special symbol) 108 Special symbol display control means 110 Special symbol comparison means 111 Special symbol stop determination means 112 Switching drive control means 118 Special winning control means 120 first random number table (ordinary symbol) 121 second random number table (ordinary symbol) 125 ordinary symbol display control means 127 ordinary symbol comparison means 128 ordinary symbol stop determination means 133 random number function selection means 140 random number change state detection means

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[Submission date] June 23, 1998

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[ Title of the Invention]

[Claims]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to a game area having a game area.
Closed state that is placed on the game board
Special variable input that can be converted to an open state that is advantageous to the player
The auxiliary game is played based on the prize device and the establishment of predetermined game conditions.
And special rights in connection with the outcome of the auxiliary game
Special right generating means capable of generating a state
During the occurrence of the special rights status generated by the rights generation means
The special ball based on the winning of the game ball
The variable winning device can be converted to the open state according to the prescribed rules
The present invention relates to a ball game machine such as a pachinko machine .

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In recent years, pachinko machines have been used as ball and ball game machines.
Changes the game content to enhance pachinko game interest
Therefore, various accessories are provided.

[0003] For example, there is a general winning opening and a special winning inside.
A game ball that has a mouth and flows down the game area
Auxiliary games as an accessory with an inlet to accept
Equipment is installed, and the game ball flows into the auxiliary game device from the inlet
When the game ball has flowed in,
Assisting game content to determine which special winning opening to win
Play a game, and in this auxiliary game, a game ball wins a special prize
A special rights status will be generated if a prize
A game ball that flows down the game area when the right status occurs
When the player wins the start winning area, the floating winning device is opened
There is known a pachinko machine that converts the data into a pachinko machine.

[0004]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION However, the conventional
Auxiliary games played on the auxiliary gaming device are the natural flows of game balls.
Flow from the inlet,
What is the general winning port or special winning port when the entered game ball is
Auxiliary games end in a short time before winning
Because it was such a game content, in such a game content
Is a supplementary game that focuses on the player
Inability to raise excitement and expectations
May be reduced.

[0005] Further , an auxiliary game performed by a conventional auxiliary game device.
Now, the probability that a special right status will occur
Is determined by the probability of winning a game ball to a special winning port
The probability of occurrence of special rights status between the game store and the player
In order to increase the probability of balancing profits,
The inclination angle of the falling shelves of the game balls inside the device and special
Subtle physical factors such as the location or size of the winning opening
Ideal special rights intended
It is very difficult to set the occurrence rate of the state
There was a problem.

In addition, each pachinko machine has an auxiliary game device.
Since the internal structure may vary slightly,
Special rights for each pachinko machine, even for a single pachinko machine
There is also the problem that the probability of the
Was.

Accordingly, the present invention creates a special right status.
Execute the auxiliary game to be performed by a plurality of game steps,
Auxiliary games with game contents that enhance the interest of the players
And special probability status
A ball game machine that can accurately and easily set values
The purpose is to provide.

[0008]

[Means for Solving the Problems] In order to solve the above-mentioned problems
In the present invention, a game area (for example, the game section 3) is formed.
Placed on the game board (1), which is disadvantageous for the player
Special convertible to state and open state favorable to the player
A variable winning device (for example, a variable winning device 5) and a predetermined play
The auxiliary game is performed based on the establishment of the skill condition and the auxiliary game is performed.
Special rights that can generate special rights status in relation to the result of the trick
Right generating means, and the special right generating means
Starting winning opening during the occurrence of the generated special rights status
(For example, based on winning of a game ball to the third kind starting port 13).
Open the special variable prize winning device based on a predetermined rule.
For ballistic game machines that can be converted to a state,
The raw means executes a variable display game based on a plurality of identification information.
A possible variable display (4) and a special area (eg special
The game ball passing through the winning opening 46) is detected and the variable display is performed.
Detecting means capable of starting a variable display game on the device (for example,
For example, it has a special area passage detector 8),
Hold the detected game ball, and the held game ball,
Special prize area for generating the special right status (example)
For example, it is different from the special discharge port 55) or the special prize area.
Any of the following general winning areas (for example, general outlet 56)
Distribution means that can be distributed and won
And a flow path switching device 9).
The variable table in the variable display device is detected by the detection means.
Temporarily suspends the game ball that has started the
When the stop result mode of the strange display game becomes the special display mode
In this case, the held game balls are distributed by the sorting means to the special
It is configured to distribute to another prize area and win
The special right generating means further includes the fulfillment of predetermined auxiliary starting conditions.
The game can be assisted separately from the variable display game
An auxiliary variable display device (6) capable of executing a variable display game;
Inflow of game balls flowing down the game area into the special area
The state is defined as the first state which is disadvantageous to the player and the state
Variable winning device that can be converted to a second state that is advantageous
(7) is included, and the auxiliary variable display device can assist.
The stop result mode of the strange display game has changed to the specific display mode.
In relation to the above, the auxiliary variable winning device to the second state
It is characterized in that it is converted .

[0009]

According to the present invention having the above-mentioned structure, a predetermined auxiliary starting is performed.
When the condition is satisfied, the auxiliary variable display device
The game is started and the auxiliary variable display game is stopped.
Is in the specific display mode, the auxiliary variable prize
Placement of the game ball into the special area
From the disadvantageous first state to the second state advantageous to the player
To increase the probability that the game ball will pass through the special area.
Detection means that the game ball passes through the special area
When the variable display game is executed on the variable display device,
In both cases, the game balls detected by the detection means are removed by the distribution means.
Is temporarily suspended, and the stop result mode of the variable display game is
In the case of another display mode, the suspended game ball is
Special rights status is generated by being distributed to another winning area, special
Different floating prize device can be converted to open state based on prescribed rules
Becomes

[0010]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. Game board 1 shown in Figure 1, a ball-shooting game machine
In the so-called third type of pachinko machine exemplified as , a variety of prize areas are formed in a game section 3 as a game area surrounded by guide rails 2 and a number of obstacle nails are planted, More specifically, a variable display device 4 is provided substantially at the upper center of the game section 3 and a special variable display is provided at the lower right of the variable display device 4.
A variable prize device 5 exemplified as a moving prize device , an auxiliary variable prize device 7 having an auxiliary variable display device 6 below the variable display device 4, and a special area below the auxiliary variable prize device 7 are passed through.
A flow path switching device 9 as distribution means having a special area passage detector 8 as detection means for detecting passing game balls ,
On the left side of the channel switching device 9, a specific winning opening 11 having a specific winning detector 10 as a specific winning signal generating means, and on the right side of the channel switching device 9, a start-up having a third type start detector 12.
A third-type starting port 13 is provided as a winning port .

The variable display device 4 includes a 7-segment type variable display 14 on a base plate mounted on the surface of the game board 1.
a, 14b and 14c are arranged side by side, and each variable display 14 converts and displays numbers at a high speed that the player cannot recognize. In the present embodiment, the variable display device 4 that converts and displays three-digit numbers at a high speed is used. For example, a one-digit display may be used, or a drum type that rotates a drum on which an identification symbol is described on the peripheral surface may be used.

A special symbol storage and display device 15 is provided below the variable display 14 for storing and displaying the stop mode of the variable display 14 when the stop mode of the variable display 14 becomes "Atari". It is. This special symbol storage display device 15
A 7-segment type variable display 16a, which is smaller than the variable display 14 on a base plate attached to the surface of the game board 1,
b and c are juxtaposed.

The variable winning device 5 may have any structure as long as it can be converted into a first state disadvantageous to the player and a second state advantageous to the player by driving the electric drive source. In FIGS. 2 and 3, opening / closing wings 19 are pivotally mounted on both sides of an opening 18 of a mounting board 17, and a ball receiving portion 20 is formed in the opening 18.

The rotating shaft 21 of each opening / closing wing 19 is attached to the mounting board 1.
7, and at the rear end, an opening / closing wing 19,
An operation lever 23 in which a pin 22 for opening and closing the opening 19 to the left and right is implanted is fixed. The pin 22 of the operation lever 23 is connected to the solenoid 2 as an electric drive source.
4 the engagement hole 26 of the operating member 25 provided at the lower end of the plunger
It is loosely inserted in. For this reason, the left and right opening / closing wings 1
Due to the weight of the plunger and the action of the return spring, the closed ends of the open / close wings 19, 19 are normally closed so that a ball can pass by one ball (FIG. 2). The first state is maintained. Solenoid 24
Is mounted on a boss protruding from the rear surface of the drive board 27. The operating member 25 and its engaging hole 26 are formed in common with the pins 22 and 22 of the two left and right operating levers 23 and 23. I have. When the solenoid 24 is excited and the operating member 25 is pulled up against the rotation behavior of the open / close wings 19, 19, the operating member 25 and the pin 22 move upward, and each operating lever 23 rotates. The opening / closing wings 19, 19 are opened by pivoting outward about the driving shaft 21 to convert the ball into a state in which the ball can be easily received, that is, a second state which is advantageous to the player. The ball which has won the open / close wings 19, 19 converted to the second state, is picked up by the ball receiving portion 20, passes through the opening 18, and flows downward on the back side of the mounting board 17, and the back side of the mounting board 17 Photosensor type counting detector 28 provided in
Is detected by When detecting the ball, the counting detector 28 sends a signal to an electric control device described later. In addition,
The variable winning device 5 may be a so-called attacker type winning device that converts a horizontally long door into a first state in which the ball is not accepted and a second state in which the ball is easily accepted by opening and closing the door by driving a solenoid.

As shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, the auxiliary variable winning device 7 has substantially the same configuration as the variable winning device 5 described above.
Axle 31 is attached, ball receiving part 32 is formed in opening part 30,
An auxiliary variable display device 6 is provided on the front surface. Each open / close wing 3
The first rotation shaft 33 extends through the mounting board 29, and at the rear end thereof, an operation lever 35 having a pin 34 for opening and closing the opening and closing wings 31, 31 left and right is fixed. It is. The pin 34 of the operation lever 35 is loosely inserted into an engagement hole 38 of an operation member 37 provided at a lower end of a plunger of a solenoid 36 as an electric drive source. For this reason, the left and right opening / closing wings 31, 31 are normally operated by the weight of the plunger and the action of the return spring.
A state (FIG. 4) in which the ball is closed so that one ball can pass through the upper end distance of the ball 31 (FIG. 4), that is, the first state disadvantageous to the player is maintained. The solenoid 36 is mounted on a boss protruding from the rear surface of the drive board 39. An operating member 37 and an engagement hole 38 are formed in common with the pins 34, 34 of the two left and right operating levers 35, 35. Have been. When the solenoid 36 is energized and the operating member 37 is pulled up against the rotating behavior of the open / close wings 31, 31, the operating member 37 and the pin 34 move upward, and each operating lever 35 is moved.
Are pivoted outward about the pivot shaft 33 to open and close the
1, 31 open, transforming the ball into an easy-to-accept state, that is, a second state that is advantageous to the player.

The open / close wings 31, which have been converted to the second state and opened,
The ball which has won the prize 31 is picked up by the ball receiving portion 32 and the opening 3
It passes through 0 and is led to the storage gutter 40 provided on the back side of the game board 1. As shown in FIG. 6, the storage gutter 40 has an upstream portion communicating with the opening 30 of the auxiliary variable winning device 7, and a downstream portion communicating with a storage ball lead-out window 41 opened in the game board 1. Obstacle nails 42 are vertically implanted on both sides of the storage ball guide window 41 between the auxiliary variable winning device 7 and the flow path switching member 9 (FIG. 1). The storage gutter 4 is located upstream of the storage gutter 40.
An overflow port 43 is provided for overflowing the ball when the ball is full to zero. Therefore, the ball that has won the auxiliary variable prize winning device 7 flows down the storage gutter 40 on the back side of the game board 1, appears again on the game board 1 from the storage ball outlet window 41, and is guided to the flow path switching device 9.

As shown in FIGS. 7 to 16, the channel switching device 9 has a channel switching frame 45 protruding from the front surface of a mounting board 44 mounted on the surface of the game board 1, and the upper surface of the channel switching frame 45. A special winning port 46 is opened as a special area, and a switching member 47 is provided inside the flow path switching frame 45 below the special winning port 46 so as to be rotatable in the horizontal direction. The special winning opening 46 is provided with a special area passage detector 8 as detecting means. The switching member 47 has a first ball passage opening 48 and a second ball passage opening 49 functioning as a ball holding portion capable of holding one ball in a fan-shaped plate member, and is opened substantially at the center of the base end. Is provided with a rotation shaft insertion port 50 which serves as a rotation fulcrum, and has operators 51, 51 extending on both left and right sides of the rotation shaft insertion port 50. An action projection 52 is provided at the tip of the action element 51 so as to project downward. Switching member 4
A display section 53 for displaying the rotating state of the switching member 47 is formed on the front surface of the switch 7, and a display window 54 facing the display section 53 is opened on the front surface of the flow path switching frame 45.

Inside the flow path switching frame 45, a special winning area is provided.
And a general discharge port 56 as a general prize area . On the rear surface of the mounting substrate 44, a ball lead-out frame 57 communicating with the flow path switching frame 45 is provided so as to protrude therefrom.
8 and a partition wall 59 is formed on the bottom surface of the ball guide frame 57 in series with the partition member 58 so that the special discharge port 5 is provided.
5 and a general discharge passage 61 communicating with the general discharge port 56 are formed side by side.
At 0, the special winning detector 62 faces as special game state detecting means. Further, a solenoid housing frame 63 is mounted behind the ball guide frame 57.

The switching member 47 is connected to the rotary shaft insertion port 5.
0 is inserted into a rotation shaft 64 provided in the ball guide frame 57 so as to be rotatable in the horizontal direction, and is connected to a plunger 67 of a solenoid 66 as a driving member via an unauthorized rotation prevention member 65. doing. Hereinafter, the right illegal rotation preventing member is a first illegal rotation preventing member 65a, the left illegal rotation preventing member is a second illegal rotation preventing member 65b when viewed from the front of the pachinko machine, and when viewed from the front of the pachinko machine. The right solenoid is a first solenoid 66a, and the left solenoid is a second solenoid 66b.

The above-mentioned illegal rotation preventing member 65 is a plate material having a substantially L-shaped cross section.
A plunger 67 of a solenoid 66 is connected to one side. The above-mentioned slide portion 68 is provided with a solenoid housing frame 63.
Slides in the slide grooves 70 provided on both side surfaces of.

The unauthorized rotation preventing hole 69 is inserted into the operation projection 52 of the switching member 47 to prevent unauthorized rotation by an external operation and to rotate the switching member 47 by driving the solenoid 66. Thus, the solenoid 66 side is a rotation restricting portion 71, and the switching member 47 side is a rotation portion 72. The outer side 73 of the rotation part 72 is directly extended from the outer side 73 of the rotation restriction part 71, and the inner side 74 is obliquely extended further inward from the inner side 74 of the rotation restriction part 71. , Parallel to the outer side 73. Therefore, the horizontal width of the rotation part 72 is wider than the horizontal width of the rotation restriction part 71.

In the normal state, the operation projection 5
The switching member 47 is attached so that 2 is positioned on the rotation restricting portion 71, and an inner side of the rotation restricting portion 71 functions as a rotation restricting surface 75 (solid line in FIG. 12). That is, if the switching member 47 is to be rotated clockwise from the outside, the second
The operation protrusion 52b of the rotation restricting portion 71 of the illegal rotation preventing member 65b contacts the rotation restricting surface 75, and restricts the rotation of the switching member 47 (FIG. 10). Similarly, the switching member 4 is externally provided.
When the rotation of the switching member 47 is to be performed in the counterclockwise direction, the action protrusion 52a of the rotation restricting portion 71 of the first illegal rotation preventing member 65a contacts the rotation restricting surface 75, thereby restricting the rotation of the switching member 47.
At this time, since the lower part of the special winning opening 46 is located between the first ball passing opening 48 and the second ball passing opening 49 of the switching member 47, the ball winning the special winning opening 46 is placed on the switching member 47. And the flow is regulated (FIG. 13).

On the other hand, when the first solenoid 66a is excited and the plunger 67a is attracted, the first illegal rotation preventing member 6
The action projection 52a of the rotation restricting portion 71 of FIG. 5a moves into the rotating portion 72 (dotted line in FIG. 12), and rotates while being in contact with the tip side 76 without being restricted by the rotation restricting surface 75. It rotates counterclockwise about a rotation shaft 64 serving as a fulcrum (FIGS. 11 and 14). Therefore, the switching member 47 also rotates counterclockwise about the rotation shaft 64 serving as the rotation fulcrum, and the second ball passage opening 49 is located below the special winning opening 46. At this time, “Atari” is displayed on the display window 54,
When the ball wins in the special winning opening 46, the ball is held in the second ball passing opening 49 (FIG. 14). Then, when the first solenoid 66a is demagnetized, the plunger 67a is protruded by the bias of the return spring 77, the switching member 47 rotates clockwise and the ball held in the second ball passage opening 49 is specially discharged. After passing through the exit 55, it is guided to the special discharge passage 60, and is detected by the special winning detector 62 (FIG. 15).

Similarly, when the second solenoid 66b is excited and the plunger 67b is attracted, the action projection 52b of the rotation restricting portion 71 of the second illegal rotation preventing member 65b moves into the rotating portion 72. Then, while being in contact with the tip side 76 without being restricted by the rotation restricting surface 75, it rotates clockwise about the rotation shaft 64 serving as a rotation fulcrum. Therefore,
The switching member 47 also rotates clockwise about the rotation shaft 64 serving as a rotation fulcrum, and the first ball passage opening 48 is located below the special winning opening 46. At this time, the display window 54 displays “losing”.
When the ball is displayed in the special winning opening 46 while being displayed, the ball is held in the first ball passing opening 48. And
When the second solenoid 66b is demagnetized, the plunger 67b
Is projected by the bias of the return spring 77, the switching member 47 rotates counterclockwise and rotates, and the ball held in the first ball passage 48 passes through the general discharge 56 and is guided to the general discharge passage 61.

As shown in FIG. 16, the special prize detector 62 is mounted on a detector mounting portion 78 provided below the outside of the solenoid housing frame 63. This detector mounting portion 78
Is a placing section 79 on which the base of the special winning detector 62 is placed.
And a support portion 80 erected from the solenoid housing frame 63 on the side of the mounting portion 79. The support portion 80 is provided with a fitting groove 81 into which one side of the special winning detector 62 fits.
To attach the special winning detector 62 to the solenoid housing frame 63, the base of the special winning detector 62 is placed on the placing portion 79 of the detector mounting portion 78, and the special winning detector 62 is placed in the fitting groove 81 of the supporting portion 80. One side of the winning detector 62 is fitted. Then, the other side portion of the special prize detector 62 may be pressed by the rear end face of the ball lead-out frame 57, and the solenoid housing frame 63 may be attached to the ball lead-out frame 57 with screws or the like. Therefore, the special prize detector 62 can be easily attached without directly using a screw or the like, and the positioning can be easily and accurately performed by the fitting groove 81.

Next, a game in the pachinko machine having the above-described configuration will be described. When a ball fired by the player operating the firing operation handle enters the game section 3, the ball hits the obstacle nail and flows down while changing the flowing direction. When the ball wins the specific winning opening 11, the specific winning detector 10 detects the ball and sends a signal to the electric control device. Upon receiving a signal from the specific winning detector 10, the electric control device activates the auxiliary variable display device 6 provided on the front of the auxiliary variable winning device 7 to change the number at a speed that the player cannot identify. Display. When a predetermined time set in the timer of the electric control device elapses, the variable display of the auxiliary variable display device 6 is stopped, and when the stop display forms a preset prize mode, for example, “7” Is displayed, the solenoid 36 of the auxiliary variable winning device 7 is excited for a predetermined time (for example, 6 seconds). Therefore, when the prize mode is formed by the auxiliary variable display device 6, the auxiliary variable prize winning device 7 opens the opening / closing wings 31, 31 for a predetermined period of time and changes to the second state in which the hit ball can be easily received. When the predetermined time has elapsed, the solenoid 36 is demagnetized.
1 returns to the closed first state.

When the ball that has won the auxiliary variable winning device 7 flows down the storage gutter 40 and enters the special winning opening 46 of the flow path switching device 9, the ball enters the first ball passage 4 of the switching member 47.
8 and stands by between the second ball passage opening 49. When the ball passes through the special winning opening 46, the special area passage detector 8 detects the ball and sends a signal to the electric control device. Upon receiving this signal, the electric control device operates the three variable indicators 14a, 14b, and 14c of the variable indicator 4 to convert and display numbers at a speed that the player cannot recognize. Then, when a predetermined time set in a timer of the electric control device elapses or when the player operates a stop switch (not shown), the variable display of the variable display device 4 stops, and three Is stopped. Then, the electric control device determines whether or not the result mode of the stop display corresponds to a preset prize mode. If the prize mode is not formed, the electric control apparatus determines whether the flow mode switching device 9 has the prize mode. After the second solenoid 66b is excited to rotate the switching member 47 clockwise to hold the ball in the first ball passage 48, when the second solenoid 66b is demagnetized, the ball is held in the first ball passage 48. The dropped ball falls from the general discharge port 56 to the general discharge passage 61 and is processed as a winning ball. If no prize mode is formed, there is no change in the game.

On the other hand, if the stop mode of the variable display device 4 forms a prize mode, for example, “7”, “7”, “7” or “3”
When “3”, “3”, or the like is displayed, the electric control device excites the first solenoid 66 a of the flow path switching device 9, rotates the switching member 47 counterclockwise, and When the first solenoid 66a is demagnetized after holding the ball, the ball held in the second ball passage opening 49 falls from the special discharge port 55 to the special discharge passage 60 and is detected by the special winning detector 62. . That is, in the present embodiment, the variable display device 4
, Auxiliary variable display device 6, auxiliary variable winning device 7, and flow path switching
Special right generating means constituted by
Auxiliary games that determine whether another right status can occur
When the special prize detector 62 detects a ball as a result mode of the auxiliary game, a signal to the effect that a special game right has been generated is sent to the electric control device.

When the electric control device receives a signal indicating that the right for the special game has been generated from the special winning detector 62, the electric control device performs the third process.
The third type start detector 12 of the type start port 13 is activated. Therefore, after this special game right has occurred (special rights
When a ball that has flowed down the game section 3 during the occurrence of a state) wins the third-type starting port 13, the third-type starting detector 12 detects the ball and sends a signal to the electric control device, and the electric control device outputs a signal. Based on this signal, the dynamic control device controls the solenoid 24 of the variable winning device 5 for a predetermined period, for example, a period until a predetermined time (10 seconds) set in a timer elapses, or a predetermined number (10 Excitation only until the ball wins. Therefore, the variable winning device 5 converts the ball into the second state in which the ball can be easily received only during the predetermined period. When a ball is won with the variable winning device 5 converted to the second state, the counting detector 28 detects one of the balls and sends a signal to the electric control device. , The number of winning balls is counted, and when the number reaches a predetermined number, the solenoid 24 is demagnetized to return the variable winning device 5 to the first state. In addition, even if the number of winning balls does not reach the predetermined number, after the predetermined time of 10 seconds has elapsed, the electric control device demagnetizes the solenoid 24 and returns the variable winning device 5 to the first state. As described above, when either the condition that the predetermined time elapses or the number of winning balls reaches the predetermined number is satisfied, the variable winning device 5 returns to the first state. When the variable display device 4 forms a predetermined prize mode after the above conditions are satisfied, the cycle is updated, and the special game can be continued up to a predetermined number of times (for example, the 16th cycle). That is, after the variable winning device 5 returns to the first state, the ball is moved into the third type starting port 13.
, The third type start detector 12 detects this ball and sends a signal to the electric control device. Based on this signal, the electric control device excites the solenoid 24 of the variable prize winning device 5 and performs two cycles. It is updated to the eyes and continues the special game. In the special game of the second cycle, when the number of winning balls to the variable winning device 5 reaches a predetermined number (10) or a predetermined time (10 seconds) elapses, the solenoid 24 is demagnetized and the second cycle is executed. finish. Then, when the ball wins the third type starting port 13, the special game is continued by updating the third cycle in the same manner. In this way, the sphere becomes the third
The cycle is updated on condition that the seed start port 13 is entered. However, when the last 16th cycle ends,
Even if the right to the special game is extinguished and the ball subsequently wins the third type starting port 13, the cycle is not updated.

As described above, in this embodiment, the variable display device 4 operates under the condition that the ball passes through the special winning opening 46, and when a predetermined prize mode is formed by the variable displaying device 4, the special winning opening is formed. The ball that has passed through 46 flows down the special discharge passage 60 and acts on the special prize detector 62, whereby a special game right is generated. In a state where the right is generated, the ball is moved to the third type starting port 13 On the condition that the variable winning device 5 converts to the second state for a predetermined time on condition that the ball wins the third type starting port 13 after the variable winning device 5 returns to the first state. Is updated and the special game is continued. Then, when a predetermined time elapses in the final cycle, or when the number of winning balls reaches a predetermined number, the right of the special game is extinguished at this point and the special game is ended.

When the variable display device 4 is actuated by the ball passing through the special winning opening 46 when the variable winning device 5 is in the second state, thereby forming a prize mode, the right of the special game disappears, The special game is a so-called punk that ends at that point. Therefore, if a special game is started, it is desirable to shoot a hit ball aiming at the right side as much as possible so that the ball does not enter the special winning opening 46.

Next, the electric control device will be described.
First, the configuration for controlling the variable display device 4, the auxiliary variable display device 6, and the switching member 47 of the flow path switching device 9 as described above will be described with reference to the block diagram of FIG. For convenience of description, signals are represented by H level “H” and L level “L”.

As shown in FIG. 17, when the special area passage detector 8 of the flow path switching device 9 detects a ball, "H" is sent to the special symbol operation control means 101. Special random number extracting means 1 based on the signal of
02 extracts a random number from the first random number table 103 or the second random number table 104 and sends the extracted random number to the special symbol selecting means 105. Also, the special symbol operation control means 10
1 receives the signal from the special area passage detector 8,
Since "H" is sent to the AND gate 106, the first AND gate 106 is opened in synchronization with the pulse from the display update pulse generating means 107, and sends a signal to the special symbol display control means 108 to control the special symbol display. The means 108 operates the variable display device 4 to display a three-digit number at a high speed at a speed at which the player cannot visually recognize it. Then, when a predetermined time set in the timer 109 of the special symbol operation control means 101 elapses, an "H" signal is sent from the special symbol operation control means 101 to the special symbol comparison means 110, whereby the special symbol comparison means 110 Then, the stop symbol sent from the special symbol selection unit 105 and the symbol of the variable display device 4 sent from the special symbol display control unit 108 are started to be compared, and if both symbols match, the special symbol operation control unit 101 is started. Send a signal. When the special symbol operation control means 101 receives this signal, it converts "H" to the first AND gate 106 into "L". After being stopped, the three-digit number selected by the special symbol selection means 105 is stopped and displayed. Also, the special symbol operation control means 101 converts the signal to the first AND gate 106 to "L" and sends a judgment signal to the special symbol stop judgment means 111 at the same time. When received, it is determined based on a signal sent from the special symbol display control means 108 whether or not the symbol (the three-digit number) stopped and displayed forms a prize mode.

If the special symbol stop determination means 111 is "losing"
When it is determined that the "losing" is transmitted to the switching drive control means 112 and a "losing" signal is also transmitted to the sound effect generating means 113 to be described later. Generate a sound. The switching drive control unit 112 that has received the “losing” signal selects the solenoid 66 driven by the driving member selection unit 114 based on this signal, and sends a signal to the second drive control unit 115. In response, the second drive control means 115 controls the second solenoid 6
6b is actuated for a certain time to rotate the switching member 47 clockwise to hold the ball in the first ball passage opening 48 of the switching member 47, and then drop through the general discharge port 56 to the general discharge passage 61 to discharge. I do.

On the other hand, when the special symbol stop judging means 111 judges "atari", a signal to the effect that "atari" is sent to the switching drive control means 112 and the sound effect generating means 113 to be described later is also sent to the effect sound generating means 113. Attachment is sent, and a sound effect of Atari is generated. Upon receiving the “Atari” signal, the switching drive control unit 112 controls the solenoid 66 driven by the drive member selection unit 114 based on this signal.
And sends a signal to the first drive control means 116. Accordingly, the first drive control means 116 operates the first solenoid 66a for a certain time to rotate the switching member 47 counterclockwise to hold the ball in the second ball passage 49 of the switching member 47, The liquid is dropped into the special discharge passage 60 through the discharge port 55 and discharged. When the ball falls into the special discharge passage 60, the special winning detector 62 detects this ball and sends out an "H" signal.

The "Atari" signal is transmitted to the first display control means 117, and the first "Atari" signal is received by the first display control means 117.
The display control means 117 controls the special symbol storage and display device 15 to store and display the display mode of the “Atari”. The reason why the display mode of “Atari” is stored by using the special symbol storage and display device 15 in this way is to change the conditions at the time of hitting according to the display mode of “Atari” and to enhance the interest of the game. . That is, the display mode of “Atari” is, for example, “7”.
In the case of “7” or “7”, after the special game of “Atari” is completed, the player can continue the game as it is,
In the case of other display modes of “Atari”, for example, “3”
In the case of "3" or "3", after the special game of "Atari" is completed, the obtained prize balls may be exchanged for prizes, and then the game may be started again.

The special winning detector 1 of the special winning opening 11
When 0 detects a ball, "H" is set to the specific winning control means 118.
To the first random number table 1 based on the signal from the specific winning control means 118.
The random number is extracted from the random number table 20 or the second random number table 121, and the extracted random number is sent to the ordinary symbol selection means 122. When the specific winning control unit 118 receives a signal from the specific winning detector 10, it sends “H” to the second AND gate 123, so that the second AND gate 123 generates a pulse from the display update pulse generating unit 124. It opens synchronously and sends a signal to the ordinary symbol display control means 125. The ordinary symbol display control means 125 activates the auxiliary variable display device 6 to convert the one-digit number at a high speed so that the player cannot see it. In addition to the display, the normal symbol display control means 125 also sends a signal to the effect sound generating means 113 to the effect that the auxiliary variable display device 6 is converting the display to generate a sound effect. Then, when a predetermined time set in the timer 126 of the specific winning control means 118 has elapsed, an "H" signal is sent from the specific winning controlling means 118 to the ordinary symbol comparing means 127, whereby the ordinary symbol comparing means 127 The comparison between the stop symbol sent from the symbol selection means 122 and the symbol of the auxiliary variable display device 6 sent from the ordinary symbol display control means 125 is started, and when both symbols match, a signal is sent to the specific winning control means 118. send. Upon receiving this signal, the specific winning control means 118 converts "H" to the second AND gate 123 into "L", so that the second AND gate 123 closes, whereby the variable display of the auxiliary variable display device 6 is performed. After being stopped, the one-digit number selected by the ordinary symbol selection means 122 is stopped and displayed. In addition, the specific winning control means 118 converts the signal to the second AND gate 123 to “L” and simultaneously sends the determination signal to the normal symbol stop determination means 128.
Upon receiving this signal, the normal symbol stop determination means 128 determines whether or not the symbol (single digit number) stopped and displayed forms a prize mode based on the signal sent from the specific winning control means 118. I do.

The normal symbol stop determination means 128 determines that "losing"
When it is determined that the signal is "losing", the signal indicating "losing" is sent to the third drive control means 128, and the signal indicating "losing" is also sent to the sound effect generating means 113 to be described later. Generate a sound effect. In the case of this "losing", no operation is performed.

On the other hand, when the normal symbol stop judging means 128 judges "atari", a signal indicating "atari" is sent to the third drive control means 129 and the sound effect generating means 113 described later is also sent to the third drive control means 129. A signal indicating "Atari" is sent to generate an "Atari" sound effect. The third drive control unit 129 that has received the “Atari” signal sends a drive signal to the solenoid 36 of the auxiliary variable prize device 7 based on this signal, and also sends a sound effect generating unit 113 to the auxiliary variable prize device 7 to be described later. A signal indicating that the solenoid 36 is to be driven is sent to generate a sound effect indicating that the auxiliary variable winning device 7 is being driven. Therefore, the auxiliary variable winning device 7 changes from the first state disadvantageous to the player to the second state advantageous to the player for a certain time determined by the timer 130 of the third drive control means 129.

When the specific winning control means 118 receives the signal from the specific winning detector 10, it transmits an "H" signal to the second display controlling means 131, and receives the "H" signal to display the second display. The control means 131 uses the storage display 132 to store and display the winning number in the specific winning opening 11. The storage display on the storage display 132 is performed by the specific winning control unit 11.
In step 8, each time "H" is transmitted, "1" is added, and each time "L" is transmitted, "1" is subtracted.
In the present embodiment, the upper limit value of the storage is “4”, but this number is not limited to “4” and can be changed as appropriate.

The switching control of each random number table for extracting random numbers by the special random number extracting means 102 and the ordinary random number extracting means 119 is performed by the random number selecting function means 133. Then, the random number selected for the special symbol display on the variable display device 4
This is performed by the first effective use random number display 135 via the third display control means 134 based on the signal from. In this display, when a random number in the first random number table 103 is selected, the lamp is turned off, and when a random number in the second random number table 104 is selected, the lamp is turned on. Also,
The random number selected for the normal symbol display on the auxiliary variable display device 6 is performed by the second effective use random number display 137 via the fourth display control means 136 based on the signal from the random number selection function means 133. In this display, when a random number in the first random number table 120 is selected, the lamp is turned off, and when a random number in the second random number table 121 is selected, the lamp is turned on. The player can know whether the currently selected random number is advantageous or disadvantageous to the player by displaying the valid use random number indicators 135 and 137.

As shown in FIG. 18, the random number selection function means 133 selects a first flip-flop 138 for selecting a special symbol displayed on the variable display device 4 and a normal symbol displayed on the auxiliary variable display device 6. The second flip-flop 139 is a main component. The random number selection function unit 133 receives a signal related to random number change from the random number change state detection unit 140.

To the reset input of the first flip-flop 138 of the random number selection function means 133, a reset signal when the power of the electric control device is turned on or when the reset switch is turned on is input through the first OR gate 141. You.
On the other hand, the reset input of the second flip-flop 139 and the reset signal
The right generation signal from the P.42 (FIG. 21) is input via the second OR gate 143.

The clock inputs of the flip-flops 138 and 139 are connected to the third type start winning counting means 144 (FIG. 2).
Special game end signal from 16) (16 count signal)
And a right generation signal from the special device operation control means 142 transmitted when the special game is in a so-called punctured state,
The signal is input after being delayed by the delay circuit 145. Also,
The D inputs of both flip-flops 138 and 139 are connected to the first
The inverted Q output of the flip-flop 138 is input. Then, the random number selection function unit 133 is connected to the special random number extraction unit 1.
02 and the ordinary random number extracting means 119, so that the random numbers in the first random number tables 103 and 120 are extracted after the electrical control device is reset.
The random numbers in this random number table are compared with the first random number tables 103 and 120, respectively.
21 is stored with a random number that is advantageous for the player.

Therefore, as shown in the time chart of FIG. 19, the Q output of the first flip-flop 138 after reset is “L” and the output of the inverted Q is “H”, and the first random number table 103 is referred to. ing. Then, the rise of a special game end signal transmitted when the special game is completed in a predetermined cycle, or the fall of the right generation signal from the special device operation control means 142 transmitted when the special game is in a so-called punctured state. Input at this time, the D input at this time becomes "H" which is equivalent to the inverted Q output.
Therefore, the Q output is inverted to “H” and the inverted Q output is inverted to “L”, and the second random number table 104 is referred to. Then, the rise of the special game end signal transmitted when the special game is completed in the predetermined cycle again, or the rise of the right generation signal from the special device operation control means 142 transmitted when the special game is in a so-called punctured state. When the falling clock is input, the D input at this time is “L” equivalent to the inverted Q output, and the Q output is “L”.
The inverted Q output is inverted to “H” and the first random number table 1
03 will be referred to. In this way, the random numbers for extracting the special symbols are exchanged alternately with the random number table to be extracted each time the special game ends.

On the other hand, the Q output of the second flip-flop 139 after the reset is “L” and the output of the inverted Q is “H”, and the first random number table 120 is referred to. Then, the rise of a special game end signal transmitted when the special game is completed in a predetermined cycle, or the fall of the right generation signal from the special device operation control means 142 transmitted when the special game is in a so-called punctured state. , The D input at this time is “H”, which is the same as the inverted Q output of the first flip-flop 138, so that the Q output is inverted to “H” and the inverted Q output is inverted to “L”. And
The second random number table 121 is referred to. Then, when the right generation signal is input from the special device operation control means 142, the second flip-flop 139 is reset by the rise of the right generation signal, and the Q output becomes “L”.
The inverted Q output is inverted to “H” and the first random number table 1
20 will be referenced. Then, the rise of the special game end signal transmitted when the special game is completed in the predetermined cycle again, or the rise of the right generation signal from the special device operation control means 142 transmitted when the special game is in a so-called punctured state. When the falling clock is input, the D input at this time is the first flip-flop 138.
, The Q output remains at “L”, and the inverted Q output also remains at “H”. Therefore, the first random number table 120 is referred to continuously. Then, again, the rising of the special game end signal transmitted when the special game is completed in the predetermined cycle,
Alternatively, when a clock due to the fall of the right generation signal from the special device operation control means 142, which is transmitted when the special game is in a so-called puncture state, is input, the D input at this time is an inversion of the first flip-flop 138. Since the output is “H” equivalent to the Q output, the Q output is inverted to “H” and the inverted Q output is inverted to “L”, and the second random number table 121 is referred to.

As described above, when the first special game is completed after resetting, the second random number table 121, which is more advantageous to the player, is referred to as a random number for extracting a normal symbol. The process returns to the first random number table 120 which is disadvantageous for the player, and the second random number table 121 which is more advantageous for the player is referred to again by the end of the second special game from that time.

In the above-described embodiment, the random number tables referred to by the random number extracting means 102 and 119 are the first random number tables 103 and 120 and the second random number table 104
Although one set of 121 is used, the random number table to be referred to is not limited to one set, and a plurality of random number tables can be prepared as shown in FIG.

There are five random number tables A to D for determining a special symbol to be displayed on the variable display device 4. The probability of “Atari” generated by the random number table of each set is “1/50” and “1/50” in set A, “1/50” and “1/25” in set B,
"1/50" and "1/10" for group C, "1/50" for group D
50 "and" 1/5 ". On the other hand, five random number tables A to D are prepared for determining the ordinary symbols to be displayed on the auxiliary variable display device 6. The probabilities of “Atari” generated by the random number tables of each set are “1/10” and “1/1” in set A, “1/10” and “1/2” in set B, and “1/10” and “1/2” in set C. "1/10" and "1/5", and "1/10" and "1/10" in group D.

In order to select a random number table to be referred to, first, a set of random number tables to be referred to in the variable display device 4 is determined by an external operation switch installed in the management device or the pachinko machine. The setting by the external operation switch is transmitted to the special random number extracting means 102 via the random number change state detecting means 140 and the random number selecting function means 133, and the special random number extracting means 102 selects a corresponding set of random number tables.
Further, when a set of random number tables to be referred to by the variable display device 4 is set, the automatic random number selection means 146
A set of random number tables in which the ratio between the random number table referred to in the above and the random number table referred to in the auxiliary variable display device 6 is within 10 times is used to determine a normal symbol to be displayed in the auxiliary variable display device 6. A random number table is selected from among five sets from A to D which are random number tables.
To select the set of the random number table. In the combination of the random number tables described above, the set of the random number table referred to by the variable display device 4 and the set of the random number table referred to by the auxiliary variable display device 6 are AA, BB, and C-, respectively.
C and D-D.

As described above, if a random number table can be selected from a set of a plurality of random number tables by an external operation, it is the same as installing a plurality of types of gaming machines even for the same gaming machine. By appropriately changing the random number table to be referred while comparing the profits of the game store and the player, it is possible to provide a gaming machine in which both profits are balanced.

Next, an electric control device for controlling the special game by operating the variable winning device 5 and the like as described above will be described. The embodiment of the electric control device (mainly the variable winning device drive control means) shown in FIG.
Is connected to one input side of the third AND gate 147, and the "Atari" signal of the special symbol stop determination means 111 is input to the other input side of the third AND gate 147. I do. Therefore, while the "H" signal of "Atari" is input to the other of the third AND gate 147 from the special symbol stop determination means 111, the "H" signal from the special winning detector 62 is sent to one input side. Only when this occurs, the third AND gate 147 opens and sends “H” to the special device operation control means 142. That is, even if the player activates the special prize detector 62 using a wire or the like and sends “H”, the special symbol stop determination means 111 does not send a special “H” signal of “Atari”. The game is not started. For this reason, fraudulent acts can be prevented.

Then, the special device operation control means 142 which has received “H” from the third AND gate 147 transmits a right generation signal to the sound effect generating means 113 and the fifth display control means 148. In response to this, the sound effect generating means 11
3 generates a sound effect from the speaker 149 indicating that a special game right has occurred. Further, the fifth display control means 148 makes a display by the special device operation display 150 made up of a lamp or the like, and notifies the player that the right for the special game has been generated. Further, the right generation signal is transmitted to the third type start winning control means 151 and the third type start winning counting means 144 which will be described later, and the third type start winning control means 151 and the third type start winning counting means 144 are described. Is activated, the winning opening operation number counting means 152 transmitted to the special winning opening operation number counting means 152 is activated, and the random number selection function means 1 is activated.
33 is transmitted as a random number update signal.

When a hit ball is hit into the third type start opening 13 and the third type start detector 12 detects a hit ball, a winning signal is transmitted to the third type start winning control means 151. The third type start winning control means 151 that has received the winning signal transmits a winning number counting signal to the third type starting winning counting means 144,
A winning opening operation start signal is transmitted to the variable winning device drive control means 153. The special winning opening operation start signal is also transmitted to the special winning opening operation number counting means 152, and through the sixth display control means 154, the operation number display 15 comprising an LED or the like.
5 displays the number of times the special winning opening is activated.

Upon receiving the winning number counting signal, the third kind starting winning counting means 144 transmits a winning number signal, and through the seventh display control means 156, the third kind starting opening winning number display 157.
With this, the number of winnings in the third type starting port 13 is displayed. The third-type start winning counting means 144 counts the number of winnings in the third-type starting opening 13, and when the number of winnings reaches 16, a special game end signal (16-count signal) is controlled by the special device operation control. Transmit to the means 142 and reset the special device operation control means 142. The 16 count signal is transmitted to the random number selection function means 133 as a random number update signal. When a hit ball is won in the variable winning device 5 and detected by the counting detector 28, a count input signal is transmitted to the winning number counting means 158.

The variable winning device drive control means 153 receives the above-mentioned big winning opening operation start signal and the winning signal from the winning number counting means 158. Then, when the special winning opening operation start signal is input, a special winning opening operation signal is transmitted to the solenoid 24, and the special winning opening operation end signal from the winning number counting means 158 for a predetermined time set by the timer 159 or the winning number counting means 158 is transmitted. Until it is received, the variable winning device 5 is converted from the first state, which is disadvantageous to the player, to the second state, which is advantageous to the player. This big winning opening in-operation signal is a winning number counting means 1
58, and activates the winning number counting means 158. The large winning opening in-operation signal is output from the sound effect generator 113.
To inform the player that the variable winning device 5 is operating.

The winning number counting means 158 is activated by the special winning opening signal as described above. In the activated state, the winning number counting means 158 counts the number of balls which have won the variable winning device 5 and detected by the counting detector 28. I do. Then, the winning number signal is changed to the eighth.
This is transmitted to the display control means 160, and the number of winnings to the variable winning device 5 is displayed on the winning number display 161. Further, as described above, every time the winning number counting means 158 reaches a certain number, for example, 10 winning balls, a special winning opening operation end signal is transmitted to the variable winning apparatus drive control means 152, and the special game in the variable winning apparatus 5 is transmitted. 1 cycle is completed.

One embodiment of the above-described gaming method in the pachinko machine will be described below. In the case where a special game occurs when the probability of occurrence of “Atari” in the variable display device 4 is a probability that is advantageous to the player, for example, “1/10”, first, aim at the third type start port 13. A so-called right hit is performed so that the hit ball flows down the right side of the game board surface. Then, when 16 hit balls are won in the third type starting port 13, the right of the special game is extinguished.
When the fifteenth hit ball wins, the so-called right hit is stopped so that the hit right hitherto stops and the so-called left hit is performed so that the hit ball flows down the left side of the game board surface. A game in which the display device 4 is operated is performed.

In this case, since the special game is still being generated, the probability of the occurrence of “attack” on the variable display device 4 is the probability “1/10” which is advantageous to the player.
In other words, the probability that the “atari” occurs in the variable display device 4 is disadvantageous to the player, for example, “1/1”.
The conversion to “50” is performed when a special game end signal is received, and at this time, the probability that “atari” will occur in the variable display device 4 is in an advantageous state for the player.

When the right variable display 14c and the center variable display 14b have the same display mode during the above-mentioned game, a so-called reach state is reached, and the left variable display 14a is slowly turned on as compared with the normal state. Control to fluctuate over a long time.

In the reach state, the player makes a right-handed operation again to perform a game aiming for a prize in the third type starting opening 13. At this time, when a ball is hit in the third type starting port 13, the number of winnings in the third type starting port 13 becomes "16", and the right of the special game is extinguished. Then, the probability of occurrence of “Atari” in the variable display device 4 is “1/5” which is disadvantageous for the player.
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However, in the reach state, even if the probability of occurrence of “Atari” in the variable display device 4 becomes a disadvantageous probability (1/50) for the player, the variable display device 4 is fortunately stopped. Constitutes "Atari",
The next special game is immediately generated, and when this special game is completed, the probability of the “atari” occurring again on the variable display device 4 is the probability (1/1 /) that is advantageous to the player.
10).

Therefore, by playing the game as described above, the state in which the probability of occurrence of “attack” on the variable display device 4 is disadvantageous to the player (probability 1/5)
It is possible to play the game in an advantageous state for the player without passing through 0), and the interest of the game can be enhanced.

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As described above, according to the present invention,
When the predetermined auxiliary start condition is satisfied, the auxiliary variable display device
The auxiliary variable display game is started, and the auxiliary variable display game is started.
When the stop result mode of the above becomes the specific display mode,
Auxiliary variable prize device allows game balls to flow into special areas
From the first state, where the state is disadvantageous to the player,
Converted to an advantageous second state and the game ball passes through the special area
Probability that the game ball passes through the special area
The variable display device detects the variable display game
While being executed, the game ball detected by the detecting means is distributed.
Is temporarily suspended by the means, and the variable display game is stopped.
If the result mode becomes a special display mode,
Game balls are distributed to the special prize area and special rights status
Occurs and the special variable prize winning device opens according to the prescribed rules.
Related to the occurrence of special rights status
The auxiliary game is played by the variable display game on the variable display device.
Game and game about distribution of game ball by distribution means
To a special area related to the start of the variable display game.
The auxiliary variable prize device related to the change in the prize rate of game balls
Game and the auxiliary variable prize winning device
Multi-stage of game by auxiliary variable display game of variable display device
Through the top.

Accordingly, an auxiliary game having a game ball distribution function
Conventional ball-and-shooter machines that used auxiliary games only
In comparison, special rights status occurs through multiple game steps
In the ball game machine according to the present invention that employs an auxiliary game,
It is possible to execute a variety of auxiliary games for a relatively long time
Can increase the excitement and expectations of the player sufficiently
It will be a highly entertaining game content.

Moreover, the probability of occurrence of the special right state is variable.
Occurrence probability and auxiliary variable of special display mode in display game
Related to the probability of occurrence of a specific display mode in a display game.
The hit display mode of each of these two variable display games
Special rights by setting the probability of occurrence
Easily and accurately set the probability of occurrence of a condition to a desired probability value
Can be the difference between the player's interests and the amusement store's interests
It is easy to keep the
The value is also high.

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FIG. 1 is a front view of a game board of a pachinko machine as a ball and ball game machine .

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a variable winning device.

FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view of the variable winning device viewed from the back side.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view of an auxiliary variable winning device.

FIG. 5 is an exploded perspective view of the auxiliary variable winning device viewed from the back side.

FIG. 6 is a sectional view of an auxiliary variable winning device and a flow path switching device.

FIG. 7 is a perspective view of a flow path switching device.

FIG. 8 is an exploded perspective view of the flow path switching device.

FIG. 9 is a plan view of the flow path switching device.

FIG. 10 is a plan view of the flow path switching device for explaining a case where the flow path switching device is about to be rotated by an external operation.

FIG. 11 is a plan view of the flow path switching device for explaining rotation of the flow path switching device.

FIG. 12 is a plan view of an unauthorized rotation preventing member.

FIG. 13 is a perspective view of the channel switching device, showing a standby state of the channel switching device.

FIG. 14 is a perspective view of the flow path switching device, showing a rotating state of the flow path switching device.

FIG. 15 is a perspective view of the flow path switching device, showing a state where the flow path switching device guides a ball to a discharge passage.

FIG. 16 is an exploded perspective view showing the attachment position of the special prize detector as viewed from below the flow path switching device.

FIG. 17 is a schematic block diagram of an electric control device.

FIG. 18 is a schematic block diagram of a random number selection function unit.

FIG. 19 is a flowchart illustrating an operation of a random number selection function unit.

FIG. 20 is a schematic block diagram illustrating another embodiment of a random number table.

FIG. 21 is a schematic block diagram of an electric control device (variable winning device drive control means).

[Description of Signs] 1 Gaming Board 3 Gaming Unit 4 Variable Display Device 5 Variable Winning Device 6 Auxiliary Variable Display Device 7 Auxiliary Variable Winning Device 8 Special Area Passing Detector 9 Flow Path Switching Device 13 Third-Class Startup Port 46 Special Winning Port 55 Special outlet 56 General outlet

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Claims (1)

[Claims] 1. A game board having a game section having a winning area, a special game state detecting means for detecting that a game state has become a preset special game state, and the special game state being terminated. A special game state end detecting means for detecting a change in the game state, a variable winning device provided on the game board, which can be converted into a first state disadvantageous to the player and a second state advantageous to the player, An auxiliary variable winning device which is provided and can be converted into a first state which is disadvantageous to the player and a second state which is advantageous to the player; and a variable display which is provided on the game board and performs variable display of a plurality of symbols. A device, an auxiliary variable display device provided on the game board for variably displaying a plurality of symbols, a signal for detecting a hit ball flowing down a special area provided on the game board and activating the variable display device Emit Special winning signal generating means, a special winning signal generating means for detecting a hit ball flowing down a specific area provided on the game board, and issuing a signal for activating the auxiliary variable display device, and the variable display device displays a variable display. A variable display stop command signal generating means for issuing a signal for stopping the variable display of the variable display device after the start, and stopping the variable display of the auxiliary variable display device after the auxiliary variable display device starts the variable display. Auxiliary variable display stop command signal generating means for issuing a signal, first random number means storing a plurality of random numbers for determining a stop symbol of the variable display device, special prize from the special winning signal generating means for the variable display device. The display of the variable display device is stored in the first random number means by the variable display stop command signal from the variable display stop command signal generating means. A variable display control means for stopping at a symbol determined by one of the random numbers; and a second symbol which is advantageous to the player under predetermined conditions based on the variable symbol device based on the stop symbol mode of the variable display device. Variable winning device drive control means for converting to a state; second random number means storing a plurality of random numbers for determining a stop symbol of the auxiliary variable display device; and specifying the auxiliary variable display device from the specific winning signal generating means. The display of the auxiliary variable display device is changed to one random number among the plurality of random numbers stored in the second random number means by the auxiliary variable display stop command signal from the auxiliary variable display stop command signal generating means. Auxiliary variable display control means for stopping at the determined symbol, and the auxiliary variable winning device based on the stop symbol mode of the auxiliary variable display device to the player under predetermined conditions. An auxiliary variable winning device drive control means for converting to a second state which is advantageous and a special game end detection signal from the special game state end detection means. A plurality of random numbers used for determining a stop symbol of the display device and a plurality of random numbers used for determining a stop symbol of the auxiliary variable display device, and a random number change state detecting means for integrally changing and setting; Based on the random number change signal of the random number change state detection means,
Random number selection function means for integrally selecting the random number used for determining the stop symbol of the variable display device from the plurality of random numbers and the random number used for determining the stop symbol of the auxiliary variable display device from the plurality of random numbers; And random number return function means for returning to an initially selected random number among a plurality of random numbers used for determining a stop symbol of the auxiliary variable display device, based on at least a special game detection signal from the special game state detection means. A pachinko machine comprising: