JPS6116767A - Pinball game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

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Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] [Industrial Application Field] The present invention relates to a pachinko game machine, and particularly to a new pachinko game machine with improved drive control of a variable winning ball device.

[Prior Art] In general, pachinko gaming machines (hereinafter abbreviated as "pachinko machines"), which play games using pachinko balls, are widely used and are popular among players as a convenient form of leisure. As is well known, pachinko machines have multiple safe holes and winning ball devices (yakumono; commonly known as ``tulips'') on their game boards.
is arranged, and when a player hits a pachinko ball along the board, a certain number of prizes are paid out if the pachinko ball hits a safe hole or a prize with a probability of forming a pachinko ball.

In conventional pachinko machines, for the purpose of providing services to players, when a ball is hit into a certain safe hole or winning area, a predetermined number of yakumonos are created, or a yakumono is created for a predetermined period of time. was. For this reason, in the past, even if prizes were awarded depending on the pachinko playing state, a predetermined number of prizes were only opened based on winnings in a specific winning area, so players hit the pachinko machine. If you want to win a large amount of prizes by playing until the game stops, you need excellent gaming skills and the patience to play continuously for a long time. For this reason, it was often the skilled players known as "bachi players" who controlled the termination of a single pachinko machine and won a large amount of prizes.

[Problems to be Solved by the Invention] However, in order to improve services for general players, gaming halls have to provide services not only to specific players but also to many players, although the probability of appearance is relatively low. There is also a desire to provide an opportunity to win a large amount of prizes. In such a case, in order to distinguish it from the conventional method of paying out prizes according to winnings, the player should be given some kind of indication that a large amount of prizes can be paid out. It is desirable to inform the players of this matter so that they can easily plan their strategy for pachinko games.

Therefore, the main object of the present invention is to provide a game board having a winning area with a variable display device driven by balls that have passed through a specific area formed on the board, and to configure the variable display device. Based on the combination of multiple variable display parts,
The first feature that is formed on the game board and is advantageous to the player.
By changing a variable winning ball device which can freely change between a first state and a second state which is disadvantageous for the player, the player can enjoy the game and can perceive the game state. The purpose of the present invention is to provide a pachinko game machine.

[Means for Solving the Problems] A feature of the present invention is that when the display mode of the variable display device becomes a specific display mode, a specific game state is entered, and the variable winning ball device is driven to a state advantageous for the player. This is a pachinko game machine that is controlled, and is equipped with a notification means for notifying that it is in a specific gaming state.

[Operation] When the variable display device reaches a predetermined display mode, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine becomes a specific gaming state. In a specific gaming state, the variable winning ball device can change to a first state that is advantageous to the player. Then, the player is notified in an easy-to-understand manner by the notification means, for example, visually, audibly, or both, that the state is ready to change.

[Embodiments of the Invention] Specific embodiments of the invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 1 is an external view of a pachinko machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. In the configuration, on the game board 1 of the pachinko machine 10, a winning area 3a is defined so that a variable display device 500 (to be described later) can be changed depending on one player's winnings.

3b, multiple yakumono (commonly known as "Tulip J") 4a
, 4b, and out ball population 5 are formed.

Further, below the game board 1, a variable winning ball device (described in detail in FIGS. 3A, 3B, and 4Δ to 4C, which will be described later) is arranged. A display window is formed approximately in the center of the game m1, and a variable display device 500 is disposed in this display window. This variable display device 5
00, a segment display 502, which is an example of an electrically variable display, is formed on a decorative frame 501, and a rotating drum mechanism (which will be explained later in FIG. 5) which is an example of a variable display member.
50 are provided. And variable display bag m 500
starts the variable display of the segment display 502 and the rotating drum mechanism 50 in response to winnings in the winning areas 3a and 3b, and stops the variable display after a certain period of time from the player's stop command or the start of the variable display. . The display state of the segment display 502 and the rotating drum mechanism 5 at this time
When the combination of display states of 0 becomes a predetermined state, it is determined that the variable winning ball device 30 has entered a specific gaming state determined to be able to be driven to open.

In addition, as another example of the specific game state for driving the variable winning ball device 30 to open, a specific winning area is formed where the nails are adjusted so that it is relatively difficult to win, and based on winnings in the specific winning area, It may also be detected by

Further, at a position where the game board 1 is located (for example, a position near the variable winning ball device 30), a game status display is displayed to indicate that the variable winning ball device 30 is opened and is in an advantageous state for the player. A light emitting diode 6 as an example of means is provided. Furthermore, a segment display 7 for displaying numerical information is provided at the upper corner of the game board 1.

This segment display 7 allows the variable winning ball device 30 to be used to win prizes when the number of times that the variable winning ball device 30 can be brought into a state where it is easy to win when a specific gaming state is entered is limited in advance. It is used to display the number of times the game has been made easier to win, or the remaining number of times that it can be made easier to win. In addition, the segment display 7 is of a number of digits determined by the number of digits of the limit number of times that can make it easier to win (1 digit if it is 9 times or less, 2 digits if it is 99 times or less). .

Note that the limit number of times may be displayed using the segment display 502, which also serves as an electrically variable display.

Alternatively, instead of using a segment display, a number of light sources corresponding to the number of times, such as light emitting diodes, may be arranged on the game board to display the game.

Below the front frame 11 of the pachinko 8110, a prize ball payout opening 12, a batted ball standby gutter 13, a batting ball handle 14, a surplus prize upper payout opening 15, and a prize ball tray 16 are arranged.

The ball hitting handle 14 adjusts the strength of the ball hit by rotating the handle 14, and a ball hitting command switch is provided on the outer periphery of the handle 14, if necessary. The ball-hitting command switch may be a switch that has a cam fixed to the front frame 11 near the ball-hitting handle 14 or the shaft of the ball-hitting handle 14, and is pressed by the cam.

Below the front frame 11 is a speaker 17, which is an example of a notification means.
is fixed to the back side. The speaker 17 is emitted when the pachinko game enters a specific gaming state, and the player can hear the specific gaming state by sound. The speaker is placed at the front frame 11 as shown in the figure.
It is not limited to the lower part, but may be selected to be a part of the curtain board (for example, the part indicated by 17'). The point is that the speaker 17 is provided in connection with the pachinko machine 10, and the sound of the speaker 17 allows the player to know the specific game state.

A jackpot indicator 19, which is another example of the notification means, is provided below the speaker 17' on the curtain plate.

The jackpot display 19 has a built-in lamp, for example, and lights up or flashes when the gaming state of the pachinko machine 10 becomes a specific gaming state. Therefore, in this embodiment, the player can hear the specific gaming state through the speakers 17 and 17', and can also visually recognize the specific gaming state through the jackpot display 19. The player is reliably informed that the gaming state is advantageous to the player, and the player becomes more enthusiastic about the game and can feel superior to the players playing around him. Although the jackpot display 19 is shown installed on the curtain board in the figure, the mounting position is not limited to this, and may be mounted on a part of the pachinko machine 10 itself, such as the front frame 11 or the corner of the game board 1. etc. may be provided.

A stop command switch 18 is provided on the left side of the front frame 11. This switch 18 is used to command the rotating drums (51a-51c' shown in FIG. 5, which will be described later) to stop by the player's operation.

d3, the stop command switch 18 is one step () in the illustration.
However, a plurality of switches (for example, as shown in FIG. 6,
Three switches (18a, 18b, 18c) may be installed.

2A and 2B are illustrative views of the back structure of the pachinko QN10, in particular, FIG. 2Δ shows the back of the game board 1, and FIG. 2B shows the mechanism attached to the back of the front frame 11 so that it can be opened and closed. Show me the board. Next, the back structure of the pachinko machine 10 will be specifically described with reference to FIGS. 2A and 2B.

On the back side of the game board 1 where the safe holes 2a to 2d are formed,
The winning balls that entered safe holes 28-2d are placed in A7 Kumono 4a.
, 4b are formed. Furthermore, detection switches 22a and 22b for detecting conditions under which the variable display device 500 can be driven are provided on the back surfaces of the winning prizes [3a and 3b. And game board 1
Paths 213 and 214 are provided at positions slightly above the out ball population 5 on the back side. Routes 213, 214
is for guiding the winning balls that have won into any of the safe holes 2a to 2d, the winning areas 3a and 3b, the Yakumono 4a and 4b, and the variable winning ball game @30 to the winning ball processing device 23. The prize ball processing device 23 processes the winning balls guided through the paths 213 and 214 one by one and causes them to fall downward, and is connected to the prize payout mechanism 26 shown in FIG. 2B by the weight of the fallen winning balls. The actuating member is actuated to pay out prize balls once with 1MA of winning balls.

In addition, as another method of paying out prize balls, the winning ball processing device 23
In conjunction with the rotation, a winning ball detection switch (not shown) is closed, and its output gives a prize payout command signal to the prize payout mechanism, whereby the prize ball is paid out. Good too.

An electric ball hitting mechanism 24 is provided on the back surface of the front frame 11 corresponding to the location where the ball hitting handle 14 is disposed. A well-known electric ball hitting mechanism is used. Also, hit the pachinko balls! First, electric ball hitting mechanism 2
4, it goes without saying that a conventionally known manual ball hitting mechanism may be used.

A prize ball tank 25 is fixed to the −F portion of the mechanism plate 20. Replenishment balls are supplied to the prize ball tank 25 from a supply gutter (not shown). Below the prize ball tank 25,
A prize payout mechanism 26 is formed. An alignment path 27 is provided between the prize payout mechanism 26 and the prize ball tank 25 for arranging the balls stored in the prize ball tank 25 into multiple rows and supplying them to the prize payout mechanism 26. has been done. Below the upper prize payout mechanism 26, a gutter 281 that guides prize balls to the prize non-payout port 12, a gutter 282 that guides surplus prize balls to the surplus prize upper payout port 25, and a gutter 283 that guides out balls downward are integrated. A merging path 28 is installed.

Fig. 3Δ and Fig. 3B are illustrative views of the variable winning ball device 30, particularly Fig. 3A shows a perspective view thereof, and Fig. 3B shows the variable winning ball device 3 by repeatedly passing pachinko balls.
FIG. 3 shows a vertical cross-sectional view of a specific area 32a that is determined to be able to open and close 0.0.

The variable prize winning ball device 30 has a first prize that is advantageous to the player.
(in this embodiment, the opening/closing plate, which will be described later, is opened forward and pachinko balls can be received very easily), and the second state, which is disadvantageous for the player (in this embodiment, the opening/closing plate is opened forward and the pachinko balls can be received very easily). (closed and unable to accept pachinko balls). Note that the first state and the second state are as follows:
It is not limited to this example. for example,
The second state is that the pachinko balls are not in a state where it is impossible to win, like a so-called tulip or a spider.
, the pachinko ball may be in a state where it is difficult to win a prize.

Next, a more specific configuration of the variable winning ball device 30 will be explained with reference to FIG. 3A. In the center of the decorative frame 31,
A through hole is formed which becomes a winning area bli32 where a ball can win. An opening/closing plate 33 is provided on the front side of the through hole so as to be openable to the front side. The lower side of the opening/closing plate 33 is supported by a shaft 332, and a U-shaped protrusion 331 is formed on the back surface on the right side (right side in the figure). A through hole is bored in the protrusion 331, and a bottle 341 fixed to the tip of the lever 34 is inserted into the through hole. The other end of the lever 34 is supported by a fulcrum 342, and an opening/closing mechanism 35 for driving the opening/closing plate 33 to open or close is provided at an upper position of the lever 34. The opening/closing mechanism 35 includes a solenoid 351 , one end of a rod 353 is connected to a plunger 352 of the solenoid 351 , and the other end of the rod 353 is connected to a central portion of the lever 35 .

The winning area 32 includes a plurality of areas 32a and 3 as necessary.
2b, 320. Among the winning areas 32 divided into a plurality of areas, area 32b.

The winning pachinko balls 32c are guided directly to the back side and guided to the winning ball processing device 23 via a path 213. on the other hand,
When a pachinko ball wins a prize in the center area 32a of the plurality of winning areas, the variable winning ball device 3 changes according to the passage of the ball.
It is determined that the opening/closing plate 33 of 0 can be repeatedly driven to open/close.

That is, this winning area 32a is determined as a specific area.

A safe hole 3 is provided in the decorative frame 31 on both sides of the winning area 32.
6a and 36b are formed.・Safe hole 36a
, 36b are formed to protrude forward from the surface of the decorative frame 31 so as to be able to receive pachinko balls falling along the game board 1 at any time, and guide the fallen pachinko balls to the back surface as a prize winning surface. It is like that.

A light emitting diode 6 is arranged in the center of the decorative frame 31 to notify that the opening/closing plate 33 is in an open state.

Next, the operation of the variable winning ball device 30 will be briefly explained. The opening/closing plate 33 is energized by the solenoid 51, and the plunger t1
When 352 is pulled up, it opens as shown in FIG. 3A. When the solenoid 351 is deenergized, the 7-lunger 352 is pushed downward, so the lever 34
rotates downward, and the opening/closing plate 33 is closed.

Next, details of the specific area 32a will be explained with reference to FIG. 3B. The specific area 33a is like the previous) small,
If a pachinko ball is received when the opening/closing plate 33 is opened to the front side, and a ball is hit while the opening/closing plate 33 is open,
This is a winning area determined to open the opening/closing plate 33 again. Therefore, it is necessary to detect the pachinko balls that have entered this specific area 32a by some kind of detection means. Generally known means for detecting pachinko balls include a microswitch, a capacitive detector that detects the capacitance that changes as the ball passes, and an inductive detector that detects the inductance that changes as the ball passes. , a photoelectric sensor, etc. can be used.

In this embodiment, in order to satisfy the desire to use the game board 1 as effectively as possible, the variable winning ball device 30 is arranged as far below the game board 1 as possible. For this reason,
If the above-mentioned detection switches are normally installed in relation to the path through which the pachinko balls pass, the installation space becomes large, and it is difficult to install the above-mentioned variable winning ball device 30 in the lower position. Therefore, a detection switch with a specially devised structure is used.

That is, a path 37 inclined diagonally downward is formed below the back surface of the specific area *32a.

A portion on the back side (right side in the figure) of this path 37 is formed with a cutout. A ball detection member 38 is rotatably mounted in the notched portion of this path 37. The ball detecting member 38 is selected to have a shape in which two "H" shaped pieces 381 and '382 are combined, and the joined portion is supported by a shaft 383. In the ball detection member 38, one side of the F-shaped member 381 is connected to the path 37, as shown by the solid line in the figure.
is inserted into. In this state, when the ball hits the specific area 32a and passes through the path 37, it presses the F-shaped member 381 in the counterclockwise direction. This state is shown by a dashed line. F-shaped piece 3 in a state where the ball detection member 38 is pushed the most by the passage of the ball
A photocoupler 39 is provided at the upper position of 82 . The photocoupler 39 includes a light emitting part and a light receiving part, and the amount of light received by the receiving part differs depending on whether the F-shaped piece 382 is closest or not, and detects a passing ball based on the change in the amount of received light. It is.

The ball detection member 38 is made of resin, and the F-shaped piece 382 facing the photocoupler 39 is plated with a glossy aluminum plate, stainless steel plate, or iron plate to improve the reflection of light from the light emitting part. Reflective plate 3 such as a treated plate
84 is attached. Further, as another method of detecting a passing ball, a reed switch may be used in place of the photocoupler 39, and a permanent magnet may be used in place of the reflection plate 384.

48 to 4C are illustrative views of other examples of the variable winning ball device, in particular, FIG. 4A is a perspective view of the device as seen from the front, and FIG. 4B is a view of the device as seen from the back. 4C is a longitudinal sectional view showing the open/closed state of the opening/closing plate.

In the configuration, the variable prize winning ball device 40 of this embodiment has three rectangular through holes formed at certain intervals in the vertical direction of the decorative frame 41, and each of the through holes corresponds to the winning areas 42a and 42b.
, 42c. Prize winning area [42a, 42b,
On the front part of 42c, opening/closing plates 43a, 43b, 4
3c are attached so that they can be opened and closed. Prize winning area 4
Similarly to the special prize area 32a described with reference to FIG. 3A, 28 is a specific area in which the first state of the variable winning ball device 40 is allowed to continue.

The variable winning ball device 40 will be explained more specifically.

A frame member 44 is attached to the back side of the decorative frame 41. The frame member 44 has a vertically elongated mouth shape when viewed from the top, and is attached to cover the back side of the decorative frame 41.

The partition plate 4 corresponds only to the back surface portion of the specific area 42a.
41 is formed, and the back surfaces of the winning areas 42b and 42c are formed in a continuous manner, and the lower part thereof is an opening. The frame member 44 on the back side of the specific area 42a is provided with a hole 442 for guiding the balls that have passed through the specific area 42a to the back side, and below the hole 442 is a hole 442 for detecting a ball that has entered the specific area 42a. A detection switch 46 is attached for this purpose.

Triangular protruding pieces 431 and 432 are formed on both sides of the back surfaces of each of the opening/closing plates 43a, 43b, and 43c. Projection pieces 4 on both sides of each opening/closing plate 438 to 43C
31 and 432 are each formed with a shaft, and the shaft is pivotally supported by the side wall of the frame member 44. Each opening/closing plate 43a
A rod 434 is fixed to the tip of the shaft of the projection piece 431 on one side of ~43C. And these rods 43
4, an opening/closing machine 145 for driving opening/closing of the opening/closing plates 438 to 430 is provided. The opening/closing machine tree 45 is
A sliding plate 45 that is linked to the rod 434 of each opening/closing plate 43a to 43C and is slidable along the side wall of the frame member 44.
4, and is configured to be linked to a zero point 453 connected to a plunger 452 of a solenoid 451 through a pin formed on the sliding plate 454.

Then, by electrically energizing the solenoid 451, the sliding plate 454 is pulled upward, and the sliding plate 454 is
The rod 434 linked to the opening/closing plate 43a is rotated.
~43C is opened to the front side. On the other hand, solenoid 45
1 is deenergized, the plunger 452 is pushed out and pushes the sliding plate 454 downward, thereby pushing the opening/closing plate 4
Avoid opening 38-43C.

FIG. 5 shows a detailed perspective view of a rotating drum display mechanism as an example of a variable display member. In the configuration, the rotating drum mechanism 5
The rotating drum group 51 included in 0 is composed of multiple rows of rotating drums 51a, 51b, and 51c, and identification information such as pictures, symbols, numbers, etc. (bells, stars, yachts, etc. in the illustration) is provided on the outer periphery of the drums in each row. etc.) are drawn. The identification information of each row of drums 51a, 51b, and 51c is arranged so as to be visible to the player through a display window formed in a part of the decorative frame 501. Ratchet gears 52a, 52b each having a number of teeth corresponding to the number of identification information drawn on the outer periphery are provided on each side surface of the drums 51a, 51b, 51c in each row.

52C (only 52c is shown in the figure) is fixed. Then, each row of drums 518° 51b, 51
Each of the drum shafts c is loosely fitted onto the drum shaft 53 and is configured to be individually rotatable by its frictional force. The drum shaft 53 is pivotally supported on both sides by the side surfaces of the box 54, and is supported by a gear 551 included in the rotational force transmission mechanism 55.
is fixed. The gear 551 is meshed with the transmission gear 552. Also, on the side of the box 54,
A drum drive motor 56 is attached.

The motor 56 is a gear mode motor, and its driving gear is coupled to the gear 552, and its rotational force is transmitted to the gears 552, 5.
51 to the drum shaft 53, and the rotary drum group 5
1 is rotatably driven.

Further, on the rear side of the box 54, each row of drums 51
Solenoids 57a, 57b for individually controlling rotation or stopping of each of a, 51b and 51c,
57c is fixed. The solenoid shafts 58a, 58b, 58c of these solenoids are connected to one end of locking levers 59a, 59b, 59c, respectively, by a pin. In addition, locking levers 59a, 59b, 59c
A substantially central portion of the box 54 is supported by a lever shaft 59, and both ends of the lever shaft 59 are fixed to both side surfaces of the box 54.

Locking levers 59a, 59b, 59c corresponding to drums 51a, 51b, 51G in each row (7)
(7) At the tip: claw-like parts 59a', 59b-, 59
c- (only 590' of r shown in the figure) is formed, and these claw-like parts 59a-, 59b-, 59cm engage with the corresponding ratchet wheels 52a, 52b, 52c, respectively, and each row The structure allows the drum to be stopped and maintained in a locked state.

The condition for assigning the value is the combination of the picture pattern or identification information of each column displayed on the rotating drum display mechanism 50 and the display state of the numerical information displayed on the segment display 502. The rotary drums 51a to 51c are
It is determined that a value smaller than the maximum value (for example, the number of Yakumono produced can be varied) is given only depending on the combination of identification information displayed on the display section.

Further, although the segment display 502 is shown as an example of an electrically variable display, the electrically variable display may be configured as follows instead.

For example, a display unit such as a plurality of light emitting diodes is arranged in a circle. In this case, the conditions for determining the value of the rotating drums 51a to 5. When the display state of the I
Even if the combination reaches a predetermined state, it can be determined that the maximum value is not given (that is, a value less than the maximum value is given) when the other display parts are lit.

In the above embodiment, as an example of the variable display device '81500, the legmen 1 display 502 and the rotary drum display mechanism 50 are integrally configured. It's okay.

FIG. 6 is a circuit diagram of a game control circuit according to an embodiment of the present invention. In the configuration, the game control circuit 60 includes a rotary drum drive control circuit 61 for driving and controlling the rotary drum display mechanism 50, a display drive control circuit 62 for variably displaying the segment display 502, and a specific game state detection means 63.
, a predetermined value provision state detection means 64, a notification circuit 65 for notifying that the predetermined value provision state is in effect, and a fixed time opening driving circuit 70 (described in detail in FIG. 7 below). This fixed time opening drive circuit 70 has a function of driving and controlling the winning ball device 30 based on the combination of display states of the variable display device 500. The drive control means includes a predetermined value provision state detection means 64 and a fixed time opening drive circuit 70.

A more specific configuration will be explained. The rotating drum drive control circuit 61 includes the special prize ball detection switches 22a and 22b, the stop command switches 18a to 18C1, and the rotating drum drive circuit 61.
1, a motor 56, and solenoids 57a to 57c. The display drive control circuit 62 includes a flip 70 tube 621, an AND gate 622, a clock oscillator 623, a ring counter 624, and a decoder 625. The specific game state detection means 63 includes sensors (for example, photoelectric sensors) 631 and 632 that detect the positions of the drums 5.1a to 51c in each row when they are stopped, a display state determination circuit 633, and a combination setting section 634. , a determination circuit 635 and an AND gate 636. The notification circuit 65 includes a flip-flop 6
51, a sound effect generating circuit 652, a speaker 17, and a display 19 for displaying the maximum value imparting state.

FIG. 7 is a detailed circuit diagram of the predetermined value provision state detection means 64 and the fixed time opening drive circuit 70. In the configuration, the fixed time opening drive circuit 70 includes timers 71 to 73, an OR gate 74, and an OR gate 74 for opening the variable winning ball device 30 for a relatively short period of time when the display state of the rotating drum is not in a state where the maximum value can be given. It includes a driver 75 and a repetitive opening/closing drive circuit 700 for a certain period of time. The predetermined value provision state detection means 64 includes a counter 641, which is an example of a counting means;
It includes a comparison circuit 642, a setter 643, and a decoder driver 644. A limit number of times that the variable winning ball device 30 can be brought into a state where it is easy to win a prize is preset in the setting device 643 in one specific game state. Note that the setter 643 and the comparison circuit 642 constitute a constant number detection means.

Next, the specific operation of this embodiment will be explained with reference to FIGS. 1 to 7. The player puts the Pajinko ball he has learned from the ball lending machine into the ball waiting gutter 13, rotates the ball handle 14 to determine the strength of the ball hit WamL, and then depresses the ball switch. Accordingly, the ball hitting motor (not shown) is rotated,
A batting rod (not shown) is rotated intermittently, and Pajinko balls are driven into the game board 1 one by one. When a player is playing a ball hitting game, if the ball hits one of the safe holes 28 to 2d or the Yakumono 4a or 4b, a predetermined number of prizes will be paid out for each winning ball as described above. .

On the other hand, if the ball hits the winning area 3a or 3b,
The special prize ball detection switch 22a or 22b derives the special prize ball detection output, provides a drive command signal to the rotating drum drive circuit 611, and sets the flip-flop 621. In response to this, the rotary drum drive circuit 611 energizes the solenoids 57a-57c to activate the stop levers 598-598.
59G and the corresponding gears 1 to 528 to 52c are disengaged from each other, and the motor 56 is rotated.

Therefore, the drums 51a to 51C in each row are rotated and their display is variably displayed.

At the same time, the set output of the flip-flop 621 (
A high level signal) is provided as one input of the AND gate 622. Turn to the other input of AND gate 622!
Clock pulses are constantly supplied from a clock oscillator 623. Therefore, the AND gate 622 provides a clock pulse to the ring counter 624 in accordance with the output of the flip-flop 621. ring counter 62
4 is a numerical value O that can be displayed on the 1-digit segment display 502
.about.9 is cyclically counted, and the counted value is given to the decoder 6-5 and also to the determination circuit 635. The decoder 625 performs decoding based on the count value of the ring counter 624, and sequentially changes the number displayed on the segment display 502 based on the count value at a period corresponding to the frequency of the clock pulse.

In this manner, while the rotating drums 518 to 51c are rotationally driven and the segment display 502 is variably displayed, the player can
Expecting that the combination of display states C will be the display state that gives the maximum value, the stop command switches 18a-1
8C@Press as appropriate. For example, stop command switch 18
When a is pressed, the rotating drum drive circuit 611 deenergizes the solenoid 57a and controls the rotating drum 51a corresponding to the stop command switch 18a to stop. Similarly, when the stop command switch 18b (or 18C) is pressed, the rotating drum drive circuit 611 de-energizes the solenoid 57b (or 57C) to stop the corresponding rotating drum 51b.
(or 51C) is stopped. Then, after instructing the rotating drums 51a to 51c to stop in response to the presses of all the stop command switches 18a to 18c, the rotating drum drive circuit 611 stops the rotational drive of the motor 56 and confirms that all the drums have stopped. A high level signal representing . This high level signal is given to the display state determination circuit 633 as a determination command signal for determining the combination state of the identification information displayed on each row of drums, and also resets the flip-flop 621. Accordingly, since the AND gate 622 stops deriving clock pulses from now on, the count value of the ring counter 624 is not incremented, and therefore the value corresponding to the count value being counted by the ring counter 624 at that time is continuously Segment 1 is displayed on the display 502.

The display state determination circuit 633 determines the combination of identification information displayed on the drums in each row based on the outputs provided from the sensors 631 and 632 in response to the determination command signal. That is, the sensors 631 and 632 are, for example, optical 'R1x sensors having a light projecting section and a light receiving section, and are provided facing both sides of the drums 51a to 51C in the axial direction of each row. A concentric first circumference and a second circumference are defined on each side of the drums 51a to 51G in each row, and on the first circumference and the second circumference, ,
Through holes are selectively drilled at positions corresponding to the identification information displayed on each drum. Therefore, depending on the combination of holes being drilled or not being drilled, 4
It is possible to identify the type. For example, if a display section with through holes formed on the first and second circumferences is set to logic "1",
”, and if the part where the hole is not drilled is the logic “O”, then four types of 2-bit codes roOJ, “01
”, rloJ, and MlJ, the combination of drum identification information displayed in the window of the decorative frame 501 can be detected. This display state determination circuit 633 uses sensors 631 and 632.
Based on the output of the drums 51a to 51c, the score is determined based on the combination of identification information displayed on the drums 51a to 51c, and the score value is given to the opening drive circuit 70 and the determination circuit 635 for a certain period of time. If the combination of identification information displayed on the rotary drums 51a to 51C is not a combination determined to give the maximum value (for example, a figure of an all-yacht), the display state determination circuit 633 determines the combination based on the combination at that time. One of the determination signals j2 to j4 indicating that a value smaller than the maximum value should be assigned is derived. Each determination circuit j2-j4 is applied to a corresponding timer 71-73. Each timer 71, 72, 73 receives a corresponding judgment signal j2. j 3. A certain period of time t determined in advance according to the input of j4.2. t3. A high level signal is derived for t4. Each timer 71 to 73
The fixed time set by t 2 < t 3 <
Selected for t 4 relationship,! For example, t2-10 seconds, t
3-6 seconds and t4-4 seconds are selected.

Now, for example, the display state determination circuit 633 receives the determination signal j2.
When the timer 71 derives a high level signal for a certain period of time <t2, this signal is given to the driver 75 via the OR gate 74. Accordingly, driver 7
5 is a certain time, solenoid 351 (Ma1 = 451)
is continuously energized. By this, variable winning ball device 3
0 (or 40) opening/closing plate 33 (or 43a to 43C)
) is opened for a certain period of time (t2) to allow the hit ball to win. At this time, the hit ball is in the winning areas 32b and 3.
When winning 2C, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out according to the winning balls. However, at this time, the ball is hitting the specific area 3.
Even if a prize is won in 2a, a predetermined number of prize balls are simply paid out for each winning ball without any extension control of the repeated opening/closing drive.

Next, a case will be described in which the combination of identification information displayed on the rotating drums 51a to 510 in each row is determined to give the maximum value. In this case, the display state determination circuit 633 derives the determination signal j1 and outputs the OR gate 702.
and is applied to the determination circuit 635. The determination circuit 635 determines the display of the rotary drums based on the information representing the combination of the rotary drums in each row that is the condition for giving the maximum value preset in the combination setting section 634 and the determination signal j1. Determine whether the state is the state that provides the maximum value. Subsequently, the determination circuit 635 determines a display state in which the count value of the ring counter 624 gives the maximum value set in the combination setting section 634 (for example, a state in which the number 7 is displayed).
Even if the combination of the display states of the rotating drums 51a to 51C is the state that gives the maximum value, if the display state of the segment display 502 does not display "7". , does not derive a maximum value command signal (ie, a high level signal). In this case, the judgment signal J1
is given to timer 701 via OR gate 702. A certain period of time (tl) set by this timer 701
is the judgment signal j2 of the combination state of other rotating drums
Fixed time t based on ~j4 2. t3. A value much larger than t4 (for example, 30 seconds) is chosen. Therefore, when only the combination of display states of the rotating drums 51a to 51C reaches a predetermined state in which the maximum value can be imparted, the timer 701 drives the driver 75 for a relatively long fixed time (tl) to turn on the solenoid 351. energize. For this reason, the variable winning ball device 30 is held for a certain period of time (tl).
During that period, the probability of winning a winning ball is increased. However, in this case, the determination circuit 635 does not derive a high level signal, and therefore the ant game +-636
does not derive a high level signal, the flip-flop 703 remains reset, and the variable winning ball device 3
No repeated opening drive of 0 is performed.

However, the combination of the display states of the rotating drums 51a to 51C becomes a predetermined state in which the maximum value can be given, and the display state of the segment display 502 is in a state where the numerical value "7" is displayed, which allows the maximum value to be given. Then, the judgment circuit 63
5 derives a high level signal indicating that the maximum value granting condition has been satisfied, that is, in a specific gaming state. This high level signal is applied as one input to AND gate 636 and sets flip-flop 651. The AND gate 636 includes a comparison circuit 642
The mismatch output (low level signal) is inverted and given to a high level signal. For this reason, and gate 63
6 derives a high level signal and flips the flip 70 knob 703
Set. The set output of knob 70 knob 703 is provided to AND gate 704 as the maximum value enable signal. In this case, while the variable winning ball device 30 is being opened, it is repeatedly opened and closed for a certain period of time (tl) every time a ball hits the specific area 32a.

That is, the timer 701 inverts its output to a low level signal when a certain period of time (tl=30 seconds) has elapsed since the determination signal j1 was applied. In response, the driver 75 deenergizes the solenoid 351 to close the variable winning ball device 30. The low level signal of this timer 701 is transmitted to the inverter 7.
05 and applied to delay circuits 706 and 707. The delay circuit 706 is set to a delay time corresponding to the opening time when the town weirdo award ball device 30 is driven to open and close in the state where the maximum value can be given. The delay circuit 707 is set to have a delay time slightly longer than the delay time of the delay circuit 706. A high level signal delayed by a certain period of time from the one delay circuit 706 is provided as one input of the AND gate 704.

In addition, in this embodiment, the fixed period when the variable winning ball device 30 is opened once is a fixed time (tl), but the fixed period is, for example, a fixed number of balls (for example, 10) in the winning area 32.
It may also be the period until the ball enters the prize. Alternatively, the fixed period may be a period until a fixed time elapses or until a fixed number of balls are won, whichever comes first. In this case, a ball counter is provided that derives an output when a certain number is detected in relation to the winning area 32, and the output is sent to the timer 7.
01, or the output of the timer 701 and the output of the ball counter may be derived via an OR gate.

By the way, during the opening of the variable winning ball device 30, when a hit ball enters the special prize area 32a, the A-to-coupler 39 derives an output and sets the flip-flop 708. Therefore, AND gate 704 derives a high level signal and provides a differential command signal to timer 701 via OR gate 702. In response, the timer 701 again derives a high level signal for a certain period of time (tl). In this way, in the state where maximum value can be given (specific game state), when a hit ball enters the special prize area 32a of the variable winning ball device 30, once the variable player winning ball device 30 is opened,
The variable winning ball device 30 is opened again for a certain period of time (tl), and the operation is repeated every time a winning ball enters the special prize area 32a. Therefore, the player can advantageously win (q) a large amount of prize balls.

Next, the operation of the notification circuit 65, which is a feature of this embodiment, will be explained. The forging value addition detection output from the determination circuit 635 is differentiated by a differentiation circuit 651 and provided as a set input to a flip-flop 652 . By setting the flip-flop 652, a high level signal is maintained, the hit display 19 is turned on, and the sound effect generating circuit 653 is driven, so that the speaker 17 outputs a sound effect representing a specific game state. . In other words, the effect of the lighting of the human hit indicator 19 and the output from the speaker 17! ! ! Depending on the sound, the gaming state will give you the maximum value.
You will be notified that you have entered a specific gaming state where you can play. This notification excites the player and increases his/her interest in the game.

The notification circuit 65 stops the notification based on the output of the predetermined value provision state detection means 64.

That is, when the predetermined value has been awarded after entering the specific gaming state, it is detected by the predetermined value award state detection means 64, and its output is given as a reset input to the flip 70 knob 652.

In response, the flip-flop 652 is reset, the head count indicator 19 is turned off, the sound effect generating circuit 653 is stopped, and the output of the sound effect from the speaker 17 is also stopped.

Furthermore, in this embodiment, when the variable winning ball device 30 is opened to make it easy to win, the light emitting diode 6 is turned on to notify the player of the state. This operation will be explained mainly with reference to FIG. AND gate 761 is Noritsubu flop 70
The transistor 762 is made conductive during a certain period of the set output of 3 and the output of the timer 701. In response, the light emitting diode 6 emits light to notify the player that the specific game state has been entered and it is easy to win a prize in the variable winning ball device 30. Therefore, the player can watch the display and concentrate on playing the ball hitting game so as to win the ball into the special prize area 32a of the variable winning ball device 30.

By the way, when the hit ball lands in the special prize area 32a, the photocoupler 39 detects it and sends it to the Noritsubu flop 708.
to be set. The ceramic tip of this flip-flop 708 is differentiated by a differentiating circuit 709 and output to a counter 641.
given to. The counter 641 counts the number of times the variable winning ball device 30 is opened and closed in a specific game state. counter 6
The count value of 41 is given to the decoder driver 644 and displayed on the segment display 7.

Further, the count value of the counter 641 is given to the comparison circuit 642. A limit number of times (for example, 15 times) preset by a setting device 643 is input to the comparison circuit 642 . Therefore, the comparison circuit 642 compares the count value of the counter 641 and the limit number of times during the period when the set output of the flip-flop 703 is given as a comparison command signal.

When the comparison circuit 642 detects that the count value has reached the limit number of times, it derives a coincidence output and resets the flip-flop 703 and the counter 641. According to IC, from now on, the balls hit are in the special prize area 3.
Even if you win 2a, reset 1 of flip 70 knob 703
Since Ando Goo 1 to 704 are disabled according to ~, it is prohibited to repeatedly open the variable winning ball device 30.

That is, the variable winning ball device 30 is repeatedly opened a limited number of times as long as there are winning balls in the special prize area after entering the specific game state. Note that the output of the comparison circuit 642 may be used to issue a stop command.

As described above, according to this embodiment, the player can win a large amount of prize balls without much effort in the specific gaming state, so the player can work hard to play the game to reach the specific gaming state.
This has the advantage of increasing the interest of the game.

In addition, in a specific game state, the notification circuit 65 visually and audibly informs the player of the state, so that the player can quickly learn of the state, and the game strategy It has advantages that help you to stand up.

Furthermore, in a specific gaming state, when the variable winning ball device enters the winning blocking state, that is, when the variable winning ball device enters the open state, the light emitting diode 6
It also has the advantage of being of great help to the player in formulating a strategy for the game.

In addition, if the number of times the variable winning ball device is repeatedly opened and closed as long as possible in order to win a prize in the special prize area when one specific game state is entered is not determined, the display on the display 7 for segment 1 will not be set. Although it is not necessary, if the number of times is determined, the segment display 7 can display the number of times the game has been repeated or the number of times remaining that can be repeated, thereby providing interesting game information to the player. Can be provided effectively.

In the above-mentioned embodiment, the specific game state is determined by the display combination of the rotary drums 51a to 51c and the display combination of the ceramic 1-display device 502, but the display combination of only the rotary trams 51a to 51C is The specific gaming state may be determined by matching. In this case, the determination circuit 635 may output a determination output only based on the display states of the rotating drums 51a to 51C, and the display drive control circuit 62 may be omitted.

Further, the display means for determining the specific game state may not be of a mechanical construction like the rotating drums 51a to 51c, but may be constructed of display segments or the like whose display can be changed electrically.

FIG. 8 is a circuit diagram showing another example of the drive control means.

The difference between the embodiment shown in FIG. 8 and that shown in FIG. 7 is that the number of openings and closings of the variable winning ball device 30 is changed according to the number of winning balls in the special prize area 32a after one specific game state is entered, and the number of openings and closings is changed depending on the number of winning balls in the special prize area 32a. If the limit is exceeded, opening and closing more than the limit is prohibited.

Specifically, the predetermined value imparting state detecting means 64- and the fixed time repetitive opening/closing drive circuit 700' are constructed and operated as described below. That is, when ANDGOO 1-636 derives a high level signal, the maximum value imparting enable signal, flip-flop 703 is set and at the same time gate circuit 645 is opened. Accordingly, the limit number of times set by the setter 643 is input to the subtraction circuit 646 via the gate circuit 645. Therefore, the subtraction circuit 646 sets the limit number of times, and the count value (
At first, the limited number of times) is determined by the decoder 646 and the zero detection circuit 6.
47. At this time, the decoder 644 displays the limited number of times on the segment display 7 as the remaining number of times.

Further, the determination signal j1 is derived at the time of generation of the maximum value activation signal. The timer 701 is activated in response to this determination signal J1, and the variable winning ball device 30 is opened.

In this state, when the ball hits the special prize area 32a, the photo coupler 39 detects the winning. At this time, the zero detection circuit 647 detects that the E1 value of the subtraction circuit 646 is not zero, and sets its output as a low level signal. This low level signal is inverted by an inverter 648 and provided as one input to an AND gate 711. Therefore, the AND GO 1-711 derives a high level signal every time there is an output from the photocoupler 39, and the flip 70
While setting the knob 708, a subtraction command is given to the subtraction circuit 646, and an addition command is given to the addition/subtraction circuit 649. The subtracting circuit 646 receives the output from the AND gate 711 (counts the remaining number of calculations).
49 counts the number of times it can actually be opened and closed.

Then, when the first opening is completed, the delay circuit 706 derives a high level signal. Accordingly, andgate 70
4 derives a high level signal and gives an operation command to the timer 701 via the OR gate 702. Therefore, the timer 701 operates and the variable winning ball device 30 is activated for a certain period of time (tl
) or reopened. At this time, the AND gate 704
The output horn is given to the addition/subtraction line interval 1649 as a subtraction command input. In this way, the subtraction circuit 646 and the addition/subtraction circuit 64
9 is provided when a large number of balls hit into the special prize area 32a during one opening period. This is to increase the number of times that the variable winning ball device can actually be opened by the addition/subtraction circuit 646 by one.

The above operation is repeated until the count value of subtraction circuit 646 becomes zero. When the count value of the subtraction circuit 646 becomes zero, the zero detection circuit 647 detects this and makes its output a high level signal. Therefore, AND gate 711 is disabled and does not give a high level signal to addition/subtraction circuit 649 and subtraction circuit 646 even if there is an output from photocoupler 39 .

However, since the flip-flop maintains the set state, unless the four numerical values of the addition/subtraction circuit 649 become zero,
The opening and closing operations of the variable winning ball game @30 are repeated.

When the variable winning ball device 30 is opened and closed a limited number of times, the count value of the addition/subtraction circuit 649 becomes zero. Accordingly, the zero detection circuit 64a detects it, derives a high level signal, and supplies it to the monostable multi-channel circuit 64b.

Accordingly, the instep stable multi 64b derives a high level signal for a certain period of time and supplies it to the AND gate 64C.

Since the AND gate 64G is given a high level signal from the zero detection circuit 647 first, the monostable multi 64G
The output of b is derived to reset the flip-flop 703. As a result, the AND gate 704 is subsequently disabled and the variable winning ball device 30 is prohibited from being opened repeatedly.

In this way, if a relatively large number of balls enter the special prize area when the variable winning ball device 30 starts to be opened, even if no winning balls appear in the special prize area during the opening and closing of the round, it can be played only the limited number of times. It is ensured that a variable winning ball device is opened.

As another example of displaying information related to the number of openings, instead of displaying the remaining number of openings counted by the subtraction circuit 646 of this embodiment, the number of openings may be displayed as shown in FIG. good. Furthermore, the remaining number of times may be displayed in the embodiment shown in FIG. 7 as well.

Another modification is to operate after the output of AND gate 636 and for a relatively long time (for example, tl and delay circuit 7
A timer 64d is provided to derive the output with a delay of a time slightly longer than the time obtained by multiplying the added value with the delay time of 06 by the limit number of times. Derive or gate 6
4e may be provided and the 7 lip-flop 703 may be reset by the output of the A game-1-648.

In addition, the special prize area 32 is the variable winning ball device 3 of this embodiment.
Although it is set as part of the winning area of 0, it may be placed at any position on the game board 1.

[Effects of the Invention] As described above, the present invention includes a notification means for notifying that the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine is a predetermined gaming state (specific gaming state), so that the player can By knowing immediately and reliably, it is easier to formulate a game strategy, and it is also easier for players to efficiently acquire prize balls during that period, and it is also possible to create a pachinko game that appeals to the players' senses and gives them a sense of satisfaction. We can provide gaming machines.

Furthermore, the pachinko gaming state can be changed to a specific gaming state based on the display combination of the plurality of variable display sections of the variable display device disposed on the game board, and the pachinko gaming state can be changed to a specific gaming state. Since the variable display device is used to change the display in an interesting manner, it is possible to make the pachinko game machine more interesting for players.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

FIG. 1 is an external view of a pachinko game machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2A and FIG. 2B are illustrative views showing the back structure of the pachinko gaming machine. FIG. 3A and FIG. 3B are detailed views of an example of a variable winning ball device. Figures 48 to 4C are detailed views of other examples of the variable winning ball device. FIG. 5 shows the variable display device 5
FIG. 2 is a detailed view of the rotating drum mechanism 50 included in 00. FIG. 6 is a game control circuit diagram of an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 7 is a detailed circuit diagram of one embodiment of the drive control means. FIG. 8 is a detailed circuit diagram of another embodiment of the drive control means. In the figure, 10 is a pachinko game machine, 28 to 2d are safe holes, 3a and 3b are winning areas, 4a and 4b are Yakumono, 30 and 40 are variable winning ball devices, 32a and 42a are specific areas, 33 is an opening/closing plate, 39°46 is the special prize ball detector,
61 is a rotating drum drive control circuit, 62 is a drive control circuit,
63 is a specific game state detection means, 64.64- is a predetermined value provision state detection means, 70 is a fixed time opening drive circuit, 70
0 indicates a repetitive opening/closing drive circuit. Figure 1

Claims (3)

[Claims] (1) In a pachinko game machine in which a winning area is formed on a game board, the game board includes a variable display device including a plurality of variable display sections that can be variably displayed in a plurality of display states; A variable winning ball device is disposed that can freely change between a first state in which the winning ball becomes disadvantageous to the player and a second state in which the winning ball is disadvantageous to the player, and the variable winning ball device is arranged to change into a first state in which the winning ball is disadvantageous to the player and a second state in which the winning ball device is disadvantageous to the player. variable display start signal generation means for generating a signal to start variable display mode of the variable display device; stop command signal generation means for generating a signal for instructing to stop the variable display of the variable display device; and the variable display start signal. Display drive control means for variable display driving of the plurality of variable display sections in response to the output of the generating means, and stopping variable display driving of the variable display sections in response to the output of the stop command signal generating means, the variable display device When the variable display is stopped, a specific gaming state detection means detects that the display mode has become a predetermined combination, and the variable winning ball device is set in a first state according to the output of the specific gaming state detection means. , and a variable winning ball device drive means for changing the state thereof, and a notification means for notifying that the game state is a specific game state in accordance with the output of the specific game state detection means. (2) The pachinko gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the notification means notifies you of the specific gaming state in a visually recognizable manner. (3) The pachinko gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the notification means notifies you of the specific gaming state in an audibly recognizable manner.