JPS63260581A - Pinball game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

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Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION [Industrial Field of Application] The present invention relates to pinball gaming machines such as Bajinko gaming machines and coin gaming machines.

[Prior Art] In this type of pinball game, a variable display of a variable display device fluctuates for a certain period of time as a pachinko ball enters a starting winning area. If the display mode of the stopped variable display is a predetermined one (for example, 777), it becomes a jackpot state and at t5, the variable winning ball device is opened for a maximum of 30 seconds to easily win the pachinko ball. There were things that offered great gaming value, such as playing games, and were trying to attract players' interest.

However, the ratio of the number of prize balls paid out when pachinko balls win a prize to the number of balls struck, that is, the ball payout rate, must be set with a certain upper limit in consideration of the management aspect of the gaming hall. Therefore, the probability of reaching the jackpot state is controlled to be extremely low, giving the player the impression that it is difficult to achieve the jackpot state, and as a result, it is not possible to attract the player's interest. It had the following drawback.

[Problems to be Solved by the Invention] Therefore, the game value given to the player in the jackpot state is controlled to be low, and the probability of the jackpot state is increased accordingly, thereby increasing the ball payout rate to the desired value. It is conceivable to increase the expectations given to players and the number of invitations while keeping it to the value of This causes the inconvenience that players are dissatisfied.

In view of the above-mentioned circumstances, the present invention aims to arouse the interest of the players by increasing the number of times the players experience anticipation and excitement without causing dissatisfaction with the players, while suppressing the ball payout rate to a desired value. The purpose of the present invention is to provide a pinball game machine that can be used to play games.

[Means for Solving the Problems] The pinball game machine according to the present invention has a first specific winning area that detects that a hit ball has passed through a first specific person TR area formed on the game board. The winning ball detection means is arranged on the game board, and the first state is advantageous for the player and the first state is disadvantageous for the player! : The variable winning ball device which can freely change the state of j52 and is equipped with a plurality of winning areas and the output of the first specific winning area winning ball detecting means, the variable winning ball device is relatively a first drive control means for driving and controlling the drive to the first state in a manner with a small gaming value; a variable display device disposed on the game board and capable of variably displaying a plurality of display states; a second specific person's area winning ball detecting means for detecting passing through a predetermined second specific winning area among a plurality of winning areas provided on the variable display device; and the second specific winning area. variable display start signal generating means for generating a signal to start changing the display mode of the variable display device according to the output of the area winning ball detection means; and a stop signal generating means for generating a signal for instructing to stop the variable display of the variable display device. command signal generating means, and variable display driving of the variable display device in response to the output of the variable display start signal generating means, and variable display driving of the variable display device in response to the output of the stop command signal generating means. a display drive control means for stopping the variable winning ball device, and a display drive control means configured in advance to change the variable winning ball device to a first state based on identification information indicated by the display mode when the display section of the variable display device is stopped. a second drive for driving and controlling the variable winning ball device to a first state in a manner with a relatively large gaming value in accordance with the output of the value information determining means; a control means, a repetition condition detection means for detecting a predetermined condition such that the town change prize ball device, which has been drive-controlled to the first state, can be brought into the first state repeatedly; and the repetition condition detector " The present invention is characterized by comprising a repetitive drive control means for driving and controlling the variable winning ball device again to the state of cylinder 1 according to the output of Ω.

[Function] As a condition for the variable winning ball device to be in the first state in a manner with a relatively large gaming value, the variable display device is stopped from changing,
The display is required to be a specific predetermined display, but the conditions for changing the variable display device include not only the passage of the ball into the first specific winning area, but also the fact that the ball is hit. While the variable winning ball device is being driven and controlled to the first state in a manner where the gaming value is relatively small based on the passage of balls, the second specific winning area provided in the variable winning ball device is activated. The player is required to hit the ball inward to win the prize. In other words, as a condition for giving a relatively large gaming value to a player, the first condition is that the gaming value is relatively small.
A ball that enters a variable winning ball device that is drive-controlled to the state passes through a second specific winning ball area, and a variable display device that is controlled to stop changing based on the passage of the ball. Two conditions are required: that the display be a specific predetermined one. Therefore, by driving and controlling the variable winning ball device to the first state in a manner with a relatively large gaming value, the game value provided by the ball device is not reduced and the ball payout rate is suppressed to a desired constant value.
The game can be controlled so that the probability of the ball hitting the ball passing into the first specific winning area is high, and the number of times the player feels anticipation and excitement can be increased. Furthermore, the function of repeatedly continuing the first state of the variable winning ball device is provided without damage due to the function of the repetition condition detection means, and the game is controlled so as not to be disadvantageous to the player. . Furthermore, since the above-mentioned two-stage conditions, which are conditions for giving a relatively large gaming value to the player, are comprised of the conventionally familiar variable prize winning ball device and variable display device, new gaming methods are required. Despite its adoption, it becomes a pinball game machine that is likely to cause players to become infected with GN.

[Example] Next, embodiments of the present invention will be described based on the drawings.

FIG. 1 is an overall front view showing a pachinko game n1 which is an example of a pinball game machine according to the present invention.

In the game area 3 formed by the game board 2, a variable winning ball device 4 is provided approximately in the center thereof, and normal winning holes 5a are provided on both left and right sides.

5b is pierced by 3Ω, and further below, there are openings 6a, 6 for starting the variable winning ball device, which is an example of the first specific winning area.
b, 7 are arranged. Further, in FIG. 1, numeral 30 is a speaker for generating an alarm sound when a fraudulent act occurs or a sound effect when a jackpot is won. Furthermore, S is after)
This is a stop switch for stopping the variable display of the variable display device (see FIGS. 3 and 4).

FIG. 2 is an overall rear view showing part of the pachinko gaming machine 1 up to 8Il#I.

The winning pachinko balls 6a, 6b, and 7 for starting the variable winning ball device are detected by the winning ball detector 1 for starting the variable winning ball device, which is an example of the first specific person ff area winning ball detecting means.
12a>, (12b) or is detected by the tribute ball detector 2 (11) for starting the variable winning ball device, and the solenoids 23a, 23b are configured to operate based on the detection output, and the solenoids 23a, 23b, the movable blades 14a and 14b (third
and FIG. 4) are configured to open and close. In other words, the variable winning ball device starting winning ball detector 1 (12
a>, if the detection output is derived by (12b),
When the movable wing pieces 14a, 14b open and close once and the detection output from the winning ball detector 2 (11) for starting the variable winning ball device is derived, the movable wing pieces 14a, 14b open and close twice. controlled by.

Next, once or twice the 1718 pieces 14a, 14b
If a pachinko ball enters the variable winning ball device 4 during the opening and closing of the game, the winning opening 2'1a, 21b for starting the variable display device, which is an example of the second specific winning area, or the third specific winning area If you win one of the V-pocket 20 (see Figures 3 and 4), which is an example, and if you win the V-pocket 20, the third special winning area or tiger ball detection means is an example of the winning area. It is detected by a certain V winning ball detector 8. If a prize is won in the variable display device starting winning hole 2La, 21b, it is detected by the variable display device starting winning ball detector 98°9b. These detection outputs are input to a microcomputer, which will be described later, and are used for game control. Next, ■Pocket 20 or variable display device starting prize openings 21a and 21b, all the pachinko balls that have won 10
It is detected by the count sensor 10. This detection output is also used for game control as described below.

Next, the variable prize winning ball device 4 will be explained based on FIGS. 3 and 4.

As shown in FIG. 3, the movable blades 14a and 14b are normally in an open state, and when a pachinko ball starts and wins, the solenoids 23a and 23b (see FIG. 2) are energized, as shown in FIG. It will be open and closed like this. During opening and closing, the pachinko balls that have entered the winning space 13 fall downward and enter either the variable display device starting winning openings 21a, 21b or the V pocket 20 of the plurality of winning areas.

The pachinko balls that have won in the ■pocket 20 are detected by the V winning ball detector 8 provided below.

By the output from this V winning ball detector 8, the movable wing piece 14
A, 14b h<R large 18 times rM r7j jackpot state control is performed. Moreover, when a prize is won in the variable display device starting winning a prize openings 21a and 21b, it is detected by the variable display device starting winning prize ball detectors 9a and 9b, and the display of the variable display device 15 discloses a change based on the detection output. The variable display device 15 includes, for example, three variable display members 16a.

It is composed of 16b and 16c. These variable display members 16a, 16b, 16c are composed of three rotatable drums with various designs drawn on the outer periphery.
By each of the three drums rotating and stopping,
It is configured so that various combinations of symbols can be displayed. If the variable display device stops at a predetermined specific combination of symbols such as 777,
It is configured so that it becomes a jackpot state and gives a game value such as opening and closing the movable wing pieces 14a and 14b up to 18 times, for example. In addition, these variable display members 16a, 16
b, 16c may display the design by digital display instead of the rotating drum, and if a plurality of lamps are arranged in a row, light up and move for a certain period of time, then stop and stop at a predetermined place. may be a jackpot condition.

In addition, when using a digital display or lamp, when there is no winning in the winning opening for starting the variable display device, the display contents may be stopped, or the display contents may be stopped. The rotating display or lighting moves relatively dimly compared to when there is a winning, and the brightness is switched based on the fact that there is a winning in the winning opening for starting the variable display device, and the rotating display or lighting moves relatively brightly. You can also do this. Furthermore, various means for displaying the symbols are conceivable, such as a liquid crystal display or a display using a CRT display device. In addition, this variable display member 16
a, 16b, and 1ec are configured so that the fluctuations in A are stopped by operating the stop switch S (see Fig. 1), but they may also be configured to fluctuate for a certain period of time and then automatically stop. good.

17a, 17b, 17c, 17 in Figure 3 or Figure 4
d is a starting memory display which stores the number of pachinko balls won in the variable display device starting user 218.21b during the movement of the variable display device 15; When a pachinko ball enters, the variable display device 15 changes, and while it is changing, 17a lights up when two pachinko balls enter, and when the third, fourth, and fifth enter. 17b, 17c, and 17d are configured to light up. In other words, it is configured such that up to five starting winnings can be stored.

In addition, if a pachinko ball enters the V pocket 20 during jackpot control based on winning in the pocket 20, or during jackpot control that occurs based on a specific display mode by the variable display device 15, the variable display gi position 15 If the display that has fluctuated for a certain period of time and stopped becomes a predetermined display (for example, 777), the jackpot process will be updated and restarted again, and the maximum number of times that the jackpot process can be continued is set at 8 times. ing. This person is so popular! l! The continuation count display 18 is configured to display the mf-count of l L'i.

Previous) In the blown-out portrait state, the movable wing pieces 14a and 14b are controlled to open and close 18 times;
During the opening and closing of the cycle, at 11, 10 counts senryi 10 (second
When the count value (see figure) reaches 10, the opening/closing ends at that point even if the number of openings/closings is less than 18 times. The 1-value from the 10 count sensor is displayed on the 10 count displays 19a to 19j.

Next, the control circuit used in this Bajinko gaming machine will be explained based on the block diagram shown in FIG.

The microcomputer 51 has a function of controlling the operation of the Bajinko gaming machine as a whole. microcomputer 5
1 is composed of, for example, several depths and SI,
It includes a CPU 50 that can execute control operations according to a predetermined procedure, a ROM 53 that stores an operation program for the CPU 50, and a RAM 52 that can write and output necessary data. Furthermore, CP, U3O
An input/output interface 54 is provided to ensure signal consistency between the external circuit and the external circuit. In this example, R
The OM53 is a programmable R so that the contents of the OM53 can be rewritten, i.e., the program for the CPU 50 stored in the OM50 can be changed if the need arises.
QM53 is used. Then, the CPU 50 controls the variable display device 15 . A control signal is given to the variable winning ball device 4 and the like. The microcomputer 51 is given the following signals as input signals.

Variable winning ball device starting winning ball detector 1 (12a), (1
2b) and the winning ball detector 2 (1) for starting the variable winning ball device.
The detection output from 1) is given to the input/output interface 54 via the starting winning ball detection circuit 56. As a result, winnings of Bachinko balls into the variable winning ball device starting winning openings 6a, 6b, 7 (see FIG. 1) are input to the microcomputer 51. In addition, it is configured such that the detection output from the winning ball detector 8 is inputted to the input/output interface 54 via the V winning ball detection circuit 58,
Variable winning ball! ? The fact that the pachinko ball that entered the pocket 20 has won a prize is inputted into the microcomputer 51. Further, the detection outputs from the winning ball detectors 9a and 9b for the variable display device Jl (2'IjJ) are input to the input/output interface 54 via the starting winning ball detection circuit 60. The information when entering the starting prize openings 21a, 21b (see Figures 3 and 4) is sent to the microphone [1 computer 5].
1 is input. Further, the detection output from the 10 count sensor 10 is input to the input/output interface 54 via the 10 count detection circuit 62. As a result, the number of pachinko balls won in the variable winning ball device in J3 in the jackpot state is input to the microcomputer 51.

In addition, signals from a light emitter 72 and a light receiver 74 attached to the variable display device 15 are transmitted to the input/output interface 54.
is input. This determines whether the light projected into the rotating drum of the variable display device 15 is received by the light receiver 74 and the variable display of the variable display device 15 becomes a predetermined display (for example, 777). The judgment signal is input to the microcomputer. Further, the configuration is such that an operation signal from the stop switch S is given to the input/output interface 54 via the stop circuit 76, and an operation signal of the player's stop switch S is input to the microcomputer 51 when the variable display device 15 changes. has been done.

The microcomputer 51 then provides control signals to the following circuits and devices.

First, the solenoid 23 is connected via the solenoid drive circuit 64.
a, 23b, and the movable wing pieces 14a, 14
b (see Figures 3 and 4). Further, control signals are given to the solenoid 172 and the motor 174 via the drum drive circuit 66 to control fluctuations and stopping of the variable display device 15. This drum drive circuit 6G, solenoid 1
72 J-; and the motor 174, the variable display device 1
5 constitutes a display drive control means for drive control. Furthermore, a control signal is given to the sound generator 68 to cause the speaker 30 to generate an alarm sound, sound effect, etc.

Further, a control signal is given to the display drive circuit 70 to control the 10 count displays 19a to 19J, the number of continuations display 18, and further the starting winning memory display 17a to 17d.

Note that W in the figure is an interrupt clock circuit for executing an interrupt program.

Next, a program incorporated to control the control circuit shown in FIG. 5 and control the pachinko game machine will be explained according to the flowcharts shown in FIGS. 6 to 9.

First, in FIG. 6, the power is turned on and initialized in step $1, and in step S2 it is determined whether the winning ball detection switch 2 for starting the variable winning ball device is ON or not. If it is determined to be ON, step S
Proceeding to step 3, the processes of opening twice, clearing the octal counter, and clearing the 10 count counter are performed. Through the process of step S3, the movable wing piece 14a
.

1-1. b (see FIGS. 3 and 4) opens and closes twice, during which time the pachinko ball enters the variable winning ball device, and it is determined in step $4 whether or not it has contributed to the pocket. Then, if the (1) detection switch is ON, that is, if the pachinko ball enters (1) the pocket, the process moves to the jackpot processing program from step S13 shown in FIG. Also, in step S4, the detection switch is turned on.
If it is determined not to be the case, the process proceeds to step 811, and it is determined whether or not the winning ball detection switch for starting the variable display device is ON. If it is determined that it is ON, the program moves to the program for controlling the variation stop of the variable display device shown in steps 880 and subsequent steps in FIG. Further, according to step 811,
If it is determined that it is not ON, the process proceeds to step 812, where it is determined whether or not the starting winning memory counter is 1 or more, and the count is 1.
If it is determined that the above is the case, the process proceeds to step S29 shown in FIG. 8, and the subsequent process of controlling the variation stop of the variable display device is performed. This step 312 is for determining whether or not there is one or more stored number of winning pachinko balls that entered the winning opening for starting the variable display device when the variable display device is in a fluctuating state, and if there is one or more, Based on the past winning memory, the control for stopping the fluctuation of the variable display device from step S29 onwards is performed. Also, step 812
If the determination is No, that is, if there is no memory of past winnings, the process returns to step S2.

Next, if it is determined in step S2 that the winning ball detection switch 2 for starting the variable winning ball device is not ON, the process proceeds to step S5, and it is determined whether the winning ball detection switch 1 for starting the variable winning ball arrangement is ON or not. is judged. If it is determined that the winning ball detection switch 1 for starting the variable winning ball device is not ON, the process proceeds to step S11. In addition, if it is determined in step S5 that the winning ball detection switch 1 for starting the variable winning ball device is ON, step S5 is performed.
Then, it is determined twice whether or not the process is in progress.

If it is determined that the double opening process is in progress, the process advances to step S4. In this step S6, if there is a detection output from the winning ball detection switch 1 for starting the variable winning ball device for the once-open process during the double-open process, the double-open process, that is, the game advantageous to the player, is performed. This gives priority to control. If it is determined in step S6 that the two-time listening process is not in progress, the detection output from the variable winning ball device fetal movement winning ball detection switch 1 is used for game control, and in step S7, the one-time listening process and the eight Processes such as clearing the advance counter and clearing the 10 count counter are performed. Next, the process proceeds to step S8, where it is determined whether or not the detection switch (1) has been turned on. If it is determined that the switch has been turned on, the program moves to the jackpot processing program from step 813 shown in FIG. In addition, if it is determined in step S8 that it is not ON, the process proceeds to step S9, and it is not determined whether or not the winning ball detection switch 2 for starting the variable winning ball device is turned ON during the one-time opening process. . If it is determined in this step S9 that it is not 0'N, the process proceeds to step S11.
If it is determined that the answer is N, the process proceeds to step 810;
One time ffi L! J! Clearing is performed and the process proceeds to step S3. This means that if there is a detection output from the winning ball detection switch 2 for starting the variable winning ball device for the 2nd hearing process during the 1st listening process, the detection output that will be of benefit to the player, that is, the detection output for starting the variable winning ball device for the 2nd listening process. This is because the detection output from the winning non-detection switch 2 is given priority and used for game control.

Said steps 82.83, 85.86, 87°89.8
10, the variable winning ball device is placed in the first state (a state in which the player is advantageous) with a relatively small gaming value.
It constitutes a first drive control means for controlling drive.

Next, a program for jackpot processing will be explained based on FIG. 7.

First, in step S13, the 10 count senna is set to O.
A determination is made as to whether or not it has become N. If it is determined that the detection switch is not turned on, the process proceeds to step S14, where it is determined whether 2.5 seconds have elapsed since the detection switch was turned on, and if 2.5 seconds have not passed since the detection switch was turned on. If it is determined, a Do loop is formed in which the process returns to step S13 again. Then, while this Do loop is circulating for 2.5 seconds, it is repeatedly determined in step 813 whether or not the 10 count sensor is turned on.
．． If the 10 count sensor is not turned on within 5 seconds, the process shown in FIG. 9(b) when fraudulent activity occurs is performed. Step S13 and Step 814 are performed on the premise that it takes less than 2.5 seconds for the pachinko ball that has entered the variable winning ball neck to be detected by the v110 count sensor detected by the detection switch.・It is intended to deal with cases where fraudulent acts such as handling 10 counters and 1 sensor occur. Next, in step S13, YES is determined.
If it is determined that 2 seconds have elapsed after the first listening process or the second listening process, the process proceeds to step S16.
The process proceeds to ■The winning invalidation process is performed, and the process returns to step S.
Return to 2.

Steps 815 and 816 are performed until the 10-count sensor detects the bouncy balls still remaining in the variable winning ball device after the first opening process or the second opening process of the variable winning ball γ. This is based on the assumption that it will take less than 2 seconds, and the V-winning by a pachinko ball that is won just before the end of the first or second opening process is
The primary purpose is to set a grace period of seconds, detect it during that period, and control it to be advantageous to the player.
If it is determined in step S15 that 2 seconds have not elapsed after the 1st opening process or the 2nd opening process, the process advances to step 817 to clear the 1st opening process and 2nd opening process, and to clear the J3 variable winning ball device. The following processes are performed: prohibiting the start detection circuit for the variable display device, clearing the 18th opening/closing process, clearing the 10 count counter, and incrementing the octal counter by 1. This is a process to prepare for the jackpot process that will be carried out later! It is. Next, in step 818, per-person processing is performed to open and close the I97 pieces of the variable winning ball device 18 times. This step 318 constitutes a second drive control means that drives and controls the variable winning ball device to the first state (a state advantageous to the player) in a manner with a relatively large gaming value. During this jackpot processing, various judgments described below are made. First, in step 819, it is determined whether the (1) detection switch is ON. If it is determined that it is not ON, the value of the 10 count counter is set to "10" in step 823.
If it is determined that it is not "10", it is determined in step 824 whether or not the movable blade has opened and closed 18 times, and if it is determined that it has not opened and closed 18 times. A Do loop is formed which returns to step S19 again.

Then, this Do
The loop repeats step 19 and step 823.
Each judgment is made. During this DO loop, in step 819, the ■detection switch is turned OFF.
If it is determined that the answer is N, proceed to step S20,
It is determined whether the 10 count Senna is turned on or not.
If it is determined that it is not turned on, step 32
1, it is determined whether 2.5 seconds have elapsed since the detection switch was turned ON, and if it is determined that 2.5 seconds have not elapsed, the Do loop returns to step S20 again. It is formed. By circulating this DO loop for 2.5 seconds, the judgment in step 820 is repeated, and if the sensor is not turned ON, the process shown in FIG. 9(b) is performed. Processes after 868 shown when fraudulent acts occur are performed. As described above, step 820 and step S21 are for dealing with fraudulent acts such as handling a 10-count sensor. Next, if it is determined in step S20 that the 10 count sensor is turned on, step 32
Proceeding to step S17, it is determined whether the count value of the octal counter has reached "8" or not. If it is determined that it has not reached "81", the process returns to step S17 and the current jackpot is determined. The process is stopped and a new jackpot process is performed again.The upper limit of the number of times this jackpot process is updated and continued is set at 8 times, so in step 322, 8!f: force is set. It is determined whether the count value of the counter is "8" or not, and if it is "8", that is, if the upper limit number of continuations has been reached, the V winning is invalidated in step S90, and then the step described above is performed. The process advances to step 823, and the jackpot processing is controlled not to be continued any further. Said steps 819, 820°82
1.822 constitutes a repeating condition detecting means for detecting a predetermined condition so that the variable winning ball device can be repeatedly brought into the jackpot state (first state), and furthermore, when the step 822 is No. °J Step 818 to perform jackpot processing again based on judgment
This constitutes a repetitive drive control means. next,
If it is determined in step 823 that the count value of the 10 count counter is "10", then
) The program shifts to the late ball processing program shown after step S57. In addition, even if it is determined in step 824 that the opening/closing has been performed 18 times, if a NO determination is made in step 325, the delay ball processing program from step S57 onward in FIG. 9(a) is executed. Transition. In addition, if it is determined that the count value of the 10 count counter in step 825 is "0" in determining whether or not it is rOJ, the process proceeds to step 826, and it is determined whether 2 seconds have passed after the end of the jackpot process. will be done. If it is determined that 2 seconds have not elapsed since the end of the jackpot process, an OO loop is formed in which the process returns to step 825 again.

By circulating this Do loop for 2 seconds, the judgment in step 325 is repeatedly performed, and the count of the 10 count counter (if the direct is rOJ, the 10 count sen 1 as described above) is extracted until the end. Since it is assumed that a fraudulent act has occurred, the process moves to the processing program for when a fraudulent act occurs, which is shown from step S68 onward in FIG. 9(b).

Next, in step S11, when it is determined that the winning ball detection switch f- for starting the variable display device is turned on, the variable display device stops changing υIt2I.
One gram will be explained based on FIG.

First, in step 880, it is determined whether or not the starting winnings memory counter is "5". [If it is determined not to be 51, that is, if the starting winnings memory counter is "4" or less, the process advances to step S27. , increment the starting contribution memory counter by 1, and step 380
If it is determined that the starting winning memory counter is "5", the process proceeds to step 829 without incrementing the starting winning winning memory counter by 1, and moves to the variable stop control of the variable display device. This is because the starting winning memory limit value is set to 5. Step 827
Next, the process proceeds to step 881, where it is determined whether or not the count 1 of the starting prize storage counter is 2 or more. If the number is 2 or more, the process proceeds to step 828, where a process is performed to display the value of "count value - 1" on the starting winnings storage display. Further, if it is determined in step S81 that the count value of the starting winning memory counter is not 2 or more, the process moves to steps 829 and subsequent steps without performing the process of step 828.

In other words, the display at step 828 is to display how much starting winning memory has been stored in Call 1 for performing variable stop control of the variable display device in addition to the variable stop control of the variable display device that is currently being performed. be. Next, after step S29, the variable stop signal 11 of the variable display device is displayed.
(Fll is performed. First, step S29
This energizes all drum solenoids. This is to energize and unlock the solenoid that locks the drum of the variable display device in the stopped state, and the process of making 100 m5 elapse in step 530 is to estimate the time required to release the lock. It is a process.

Next, the process proceeds to step 831, where the drum motor is driven to rotate. This step S29. S30 and S31 constitute variable display start signal generation means for starting the display variation of the variable display device. Then, the process proceeds to step 332, where the rotation indicator is displayed, and step 83
In step 3, a rotating display sound is generated. Next, step s34
Then, it is determined whether the stop switch is at the low level (hereinafter referred to as rLJ). This means that if the player turns on the stop switch from the beginning of the rotation of the drum, the high level (r
In addition, if the stop switch has not been turned ON since the beginning of the rotation of the drum, an output of "H" is derived, and in the former case, the judgment is NO. In the latter case, a YES determination is made. If the stop switch has not been operated from the beginning, the process advances to step 835, and the stop switch is
A determination is made as to whether LJ has changed to rHJ. If a NO determination is made in step 834 or NO in step 835, the process proceeds to step 886, where it is determined whether one second has elapsed since the drum rotation started, and one second has not yet elapsed. If it is determined that the process is r, a D* loop is formed in which the process returns to step 834 again. By circulating this Do loop for 1 second, steps 834 and 83
The judgment in step 5 was made repeatedly, and what was originally “L” was
41 in step 836.
After performing the process of making 118 elapse, step 837
Subsequent stop of variable display device +l: Transition to iii control. Also, if the stop switch was rHJ from the beginning,
Alternatively, if "L" from the beginning remains "L" even after one second has elapsed, a YES determination is made in step S86, and the process moves to step S37.

Step 834 explained above. By S35.886,
A program is configured to enable stop control of the variable display device in response to the player's operation of the stop switch, and this program includes steps S82. Step $83. It may be as shown in step S85. In other words,
In step 882, it is determined whether or not the stop switch is r)-IJ. If it is determined that it is rl-IJ from the beginning, the process proceeds to step S83, and the stop switch changes from "day" to " A judgment is made as to whether the change has changed to "S" or not. Then, step S82 and step $8
3, if the determination is No in each step, the process proceeds to step 885, where it is determined whether one second has elapsed since the drum rotation started, and if it is determined that one second has not yet elapsed, the process proceeds to step 885. A Do loop returning to 882 is formed.

As a result, if the stop hisswitch, which was initially r 14 j, changes to "1-" before 1 second has elapsed from the start of rotation of the drum, the process advances to step S84, and after 4 ms have elapsed, the stop hisswitch is changed to "1-". Proceed to step S37,
The subsequent stop control of the variable display device is controlled. In addition, if the stop switch has been set to rLJ from the beginning, or if it has been set to rHJ from the beginning, it will not change to "H" even after 1 second has passed from the start of drum rotation.
If so, a YES determination is made in step 885, and the process moves to the steps after step S3.

Next, in step 837, one time selected from ten time periods is allowed to elapse, and then the process moves to step 838, in which the left solenoid is extinguished. The process of step S37 is to randomly select one time from among the 10 times for the 10 times provided on the outer periphery of the drum. This is for controlling the display mode of the stopped variable display device to become a randomly selected symbol.Next,
After performing the process of generating the stop sound in step 839,
Similar to the above, step $40°S41. In step S42, the center drum is randomly stopped, and in steps S43 and 844, and further in step S45, the right drum is randomly stopped. Said step S34. S35.886. S36 or S8
2.883, 884.885 and steps 837 to S45 constitute a stop command signal 9 generating means for generating a signal for commanding to stop the variable display of the variable display device. Next, in step 846, the combination of symbols on the variable display device is determined, and in step S47, it is determined whether or not the symbol combination is a jackpot combination. If it is determined that the combination is not a jackpot, the starting winning memory counter is decremented by 1 in step 892, and then the process returns to step S2. If it is determined that it is a jackpot symbol, the starting winning memory counter is decremented by 1 in step 891, and then the process moves to step 848, clearing the once-twice opening process, disabling the starting detection circuit for the variable winning ball device, (2) The following processes are performed: disabling the detection circuit, clearing the 18th opening/closing process, clearing the 10 count counter, and incrementing the octal counter by 1. In steps 846 and 847, the value of determining the value information set in advance to change the variable winning ball device to the first state based on the identification information indicated by the display mode after the variable display device is stopped. It constitutes information determination means. Then, the process proceeds to step 849, where jackpot processing is performed. This jackpot process is possible with the variable display device! In addition to closing the FIvI piece for a maximum of 18 times, if there is a winning memory in the starting winning memory counter during the winning process, the variable display device is controlled to fluctuate and stop, and the symbol judgment after stopping + t = and decrements the start winning prize memory counter by 1. Then, the process proceeds to step 850, where it is determined whether or not it is a jackpot combination of symbols. This step S50 is
It is determined whether or not the plurality of drums have stopped at predetermined symbols, and the combination of symbols that is the same as the combination of symbols to generate the initial jackpot condition determined in step 346 and step 847 is determined. They may be combined or in different combinations. Also, if predetermined identification information is displayed on one of the plurality of drums (for example, if one of the three drums stops at 7), it is determined that the symbol is a jackpot. good. Roughly speaking, if all of the plurality of drums have the same pattern (for example, 111.222.333), it may be determined that the patterns are matched per person. Next, if it is determined that the combination of symbols is a jackpot, the process proceeds to step S52, where it is determined whether or not the count value of the octal counter is "8". If it is determined that the count value is still not "8", that is, if it is determined that the number of jackpot processes is less than 8, the process returns to step S48, the jackpot process is updated, and a new hit process is started. will be started. This jackpot processing may be continued after the current winning processing is completed, or may be carried out immediately after the variable display device stops and it is determined that the symbol is a jackpot. Since the upper limit of the number of times this jackpot process can be continued is set at 8 times, it is determined in step S52 whether or not the count value of the octal counter is [81]. The jackpot processing is controlled so that it continues only when the jackpot processing is not completed. Also,
Instead of uniformly setting the upper limit of the number of continuations of this portrait processing to 8 times, the variable display device sets the upper limit number of continuations of 8 times in the case of a symbol combination with a relatively low probability, for example r7-7-7J.
In addition, in the case of a combination of symbols with a relatively high probability, such as "Bell-Belle-Bergo", the upper limit of the number of continuations may be set to, for example, four times.

Then, by the steps S50 and S52,
A repeating condition detecting means is configured to determine a repeating condition for continuing the jackpot process.

Next, if it is determined in step 850 that the jackpot pattern is not a silk match, or in step 3
52, if it is determined that the count value of the octal counter is "8", the process advances to step 353 (octal input,
If the count value of the counter is ``8'', the jackpot symbol determination is invalidated in step 851, and then the process proceeds to step S53), in which it is determined whether or not the variable winning ball device has been opened and closed 18 times. If it is determined that it has not been opened and closed 18 times, the process proceeds to step 854, and the
A Do loop is formed in which a judgment is made as to whether or not the count counter 1-(direct) is "10", and if it is judged not to be "1o", the process returns to step S53 again. Step 85
3 and step S54 are repeatedly made, and during that time, if it is determined in step S53 that the variable winning ball device has been opened and closed 18 times, the process proceeds to step 855, and the count of the 10 count counter is The value is r
It is determined whether it is OJ or not, and if it is determined that it is not rOJ, after performing the process of step 5200, the sixth
Return to step S2 in the figure.

Also, when it is determined in step 854 that the count value of the 10 count counter is "10", t18yr! of step S200 is executed. After performing this, the process returns to step S2 shown in FIG. Also, step 8
55, the count value of the 10 count counter is rO
If it is determined that it is J, the process advances to step 856;
It is determined whether or not the 10 count counter has not counted even after 2 seconds have passed after the end of the jackpot process, and if it is determined that there is no count on the 10 count counter, the 9th
Fraudulent behavior occurs after 868 shown in Figure (b) n! The process moves to step t. This is because it is highly unlikely that a single pachinko ball will not land in the variable winning ball device during the jackpot process, and after the jackpot process is completed, the pachinko ball will take 1° count] - 2 seconds to be detected by the counter. This is based on the premise that there will be no fraud, and the purpose of this is to determine whether or not fraud, such as handling a 10-count sensor, has occurred.

Next, based on FIG. 9(a), a program for processing late balls that is executed when a YES determination is made in step S23 in FIG. 7 or a NO determination is made in step S25 will be explained. do.

First, in step S57, processing for canceling the prohibition of the start detection circuit is performed, and the process proceeds to step 858, where it is determined whether or not the winning ball detection switch 2 for starting the variable winning ball device is turned on. If it is determined that it is not turned on, the process proceeds to step 359, where it is determined whether or not the entering ball detection switch 1 for starting the variable winning ball device is turned on, and if it is not turned on, rl+ is disconnected. If it is 19, the process proceeds to step S60, and it is determined whether the detection switch is ON or not. If it is determined that the detection switch is not ON,
Proceeding to step 861, it is determined whether 2 seconds have elapsed after the end of the jackpot, and if it is determined that 2 seconds have not elapsed, a Do loop is formed in which the process returns to step 858 again. While this Do loop is repeated r8!1 times for a maximum of 2 seconds, the judgments from steps S58 to $60 are repeatedly made.

This is done in step S for 2 seconds after the jackpot processing is completed, taking into consideration the delayed balls that exist in the variable winning ball loading cost.
The judgments from step 58 to step 860 are continued. If it is determined in step S58 that the detection switch 2 for starting the variable winning ball device is turned ON during the 2-second round, the process proceeds to step $3 shown in FIG. 6, and the process is performed twice. In addition, if it is determined in step S59 that the detection switch 1 for starting the variable winning ball device is turned on, the process proceeds to step $7 shown in FIG. 6, and once-opening processing etc. Further, if it is determined in step S60 that the detection switch (2) has been turned on, the process proceeds to step S63. In this step 863, 10 counts 1 to sen IJ-h<
It is determined whether or not it is turned on, and if it is determined that it is not turned on, the process proceeds to step 867, and ■
It is determined whether 0N4u2.5 seconds have elapsed or not, and if it is determined that 2.5 seconds have not elapsed yet, a Do loop is formed in which the process returns to step 863 again. While this Do loop is cycled for a maximum of 2.5 seconds, the 10 count repeatedly judges whether or not the sensor has been turned on in step S63. Figure 9 (b
) The process proceeds to steps S68 and subsequent steps when a fraudulent act occurs. As mentioned above, this is to detect fraudulent activities such as 10 count ratios being pulled up and down.

Next, if YES is determined in step 863, the process proceeds to step 864, where it is determined whether 1 second and 2 seconds have passed since the end of the jackpot, and if it is determined that 2 seconds have passed since the end of the jackpot. Then, the process proceeds to step S65, where ① winning invalidation processing is performed, and the process proceeds to step S62, where octal counter clearing and 10 count counter clearing processing are performed, and the process returns to step S2 shown in FIG. The processing in steps S64 and S65 is based on the assumption that it takes less than 2 seconds for the pachinko ball to be detected by the 10 count sensor after the jackpot ends, and that the pachinko ball that won the prize just before the end of the winning process This is to detect the V winning by providing a grace period WI of 2 seconds during which time, and to control it to be advantageous to the player. If the determination in step S64 is No, the process proceeds to step 866, where it is determined whether or not the count value of the octal counter is "8"; if it is determined not to be "8", Step S1 shown in FIG.
Proceed to step 7 and proceed to jackpot processing i,! J Rabbit is made.

Further, if it is determined in this step S66 that the octal counter count value is "8", step S9
After the V winning invalidation processing is performed in step 5, the process returns to step 358. This is to prevent jackpots from continuing any further if the number of jackpots continues to reach 8, as the F limit number of jackpots is set at 8. be.

Next, with reference to FIG. 9(b), a description will be given of a process performed when it is determined that a fraudulent act such as pulling out a 10-count sensor has occurred.

First, in step 868, the jackpot I! 2! The process of blocking votes and prohibiting the start detection circuit is performed, and the process proceeds to step 36.
9, lighting of the lamp and generation of an alarm sound are performed. In addition, as a means to return the control of this fraudulent act occurrence (1) to the normal game control state, a method is used in which a pachinko ball is placed in a variable prize winning ball device, and for this purpose, in step S70, 70 count sensor is ON
If it is determined that it is turned on, the process proceeds to step S71, where the lamp is turned off and the alarm sound is extinguished, and the process further proceeds to step S72, where the prohibition of jackpot processing is canceled and the start detection is performed. The process of canceling the prohibition of the circuit is performed, and the process proceeds to step S2 in FIG.

Next, the interrupt program will be explained based on FIG. 9<C).

The microcomputer 51 performs the series of processes described above, and also performs steps 8151 to 515 based on the signal that is interrupted every 4 ms by the interrupt clock circuit W.
Perform the process in step 5.

First, in step 5151, it is determined whether or not there is a detection output from the winning ball detection switch for starting the variable display device, and if it is determined that there is no output, the process proceeds to the interrupt end. Furthermore, if it is determined that there is an output, the process proceeds to step 5152, where it is determined whether or not the starting winning memory is 5. If it is determined that it is 5, the interrupt end is reached. . If it is determined that it is not 5, the process proceeds to step 5153, and the starting winning prize memory counter is incremented by 1. Next, the process proceeds to step 5154, where it is determined whether or not the starting winning memory is 2 or more. If it is determined that it is not 2 or more, that is, the starting winning memory is 1.
In the case of , the process proceeds to the interrupt end, but if it is determined to be 2 or more, the process proceeds to step 5155, where the value of ``1' memory at start-up - 1'' is displayed on the start-up winning memory display.

Next, the Ruri control method shown in FIG. 9(d') may be used as a repeat condition detection means for continuing the jackpot process. In other words, in ■ the winning process performed based on the combination of winning or jackpot symbols, first, in step S73, it is determined whether or not the opening/closing process of the Machhen winning ball device is being performed 18 times; If it is determined that the detection switch is ○N1., the process proceeds to step S74.
: A judgment is made as to whether or not it has turned on, and if it is determined that it is not turned on, the process proceeds to step 875, where a judgment is made as to whether or not it is a winning combination of symbols, and it is not a jackpot symbol combination. If it is determined that
A D○ loop returning to is formed. And this Do
During the loop, it is determined in step S74 that the detection switch is turned on, or
If it is determined in step S75 that a jackpot combination of symbols has been achieved, the process moves to a process for continuation of the jackpot state. In other words, in the above-mentioned embodiment, the jackpot processing that occurred in conjunction with winning a prize is continued only by the winning; It was controlled to continue only by the combination of the jackpot symbols that stopped fluctuating, but instead, even in the jackpot processing of either winning or jackpot symbols, the combination of winning or jackpot symbols Control is performed so that the jackpot process continues regardless of whether the game is won or not.

In addition, the continuation of the jackpot processing may be controlled so that it continues depending on ■ winning a prize in the case of any jackpot processing, or it may be continued only depending on the judgment result of a predetermined symbol by the value information judgment means. It's okay.

In addition, in the embodiment described above, step 817 in FIG. 7 and step 848 in FIG. In addition, the starting winning circuit and V detection circuit for the variable winning ball device during per person control according to the combination of predetermined symbols are disabled.
Instead, a starting winning circuit for the variable display and V
The detection circuit is always activated, and ■ the per-person control in which winning is f+' is compared with the jackpot control associated with a combination of predetermined symbols, and the magnitude of the gaming value given to the player is determined. Control may be performed such that the per capita control with greater value is performed f1 first.

Furthermore, in the above embodiment, pachinko balls are rented out when playing a game, and the game is played with the pachinko balls.
For example, by using a data recording medium such as a magnetic card or an optical card on which ball rental data is recorded, and applying the recording medium to a pachinko game machine, pachinko games can be played using built-in pachinko balls, and players can It may be configured so that the ball is not carried around. Additionally, in this case, instead of paying out lit balls due to pachinko balls winning, etc., the Tashina ball score, in which the points are added sequentially, is displayed, and these 19 points, that is, the accessory ball disk, are recorded on the recording medium. Therefore, it may be constructed in place of a retainer.

[Effects of the Invention] Since the present invention has the above-described configuration, it is possible to suppress the final ball output rate to a desired value while increasing the probability of the ball hitting the first specific winning area. It is possible to provide the player with an interesting play by increasing the anticipation of the game amount and the number of appeals. Furthermore, the two-step conditions mentioned above, such as the conditions under which a player can receive a relatively large gaming value, are realized by the combination of the machihen prize ball device and the variable display device, which have been familiar from the East. Because of this, we have been able to provide a pinball game □ that is easy to get used to by players despite the adoption of a new game method. Furthermore, the repetition of the game &II 1yIl, which is given in a manner in which the game value fiff is relatively large, due to the functions of the repetition condition detection means and the repetition drive control means.
I t211 is also carried out intact,
There is no chance that this repetitive system will cause dissatisfaction with the game.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

FIG. 1 is an overall front view of a pachinko game machine which is an example of a pinball game machine according to the present invention. FIG. 2 is an overall rear view showing a part of the internal structure of the Badin M technique. FIG. 3 is a front view showing the variable winning ball device 4. FIG. 4 shows a movable wing piece 14a in the variable winning ball device 4,
14b is a front view, not showing a state in which the device 14b is in an open position. FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing a control circuit of the pachinko gaming machine. 6 to 9 are flowcharts of a program for controlling the pachinko game i, showing the operation of the control circuit shown in FIG. In the drawing, 218, 211) is an example of the second specific winning area, and 6a, 6b, 7 are the winning openings for starting the variable display device.
A winning opening for starting a variable winning ball device which is an example of a specific winning frJI+1, 4 a variable winning ball device, 12a and 12b winning balls for starting a variable winning ball device which is an example of a first specific winning area winning ball detection means. The detector 1.11 is an example of the first specific winning area winning ball detection means. The winning ball detectors 2.9a and 9b are examples of the second specific winning area winning ball detection means for starting the variable winning ball device. 15 is a variable display device; 20 is a V-pocket which is an example of the third specific winning area; and 8 is a V-winning ball detector which is an example of the third specific contributing area winning ball detection means. It's a ball detector.

Claims (4)

[Claims] (1) A first specific winning area winning ball detecting means for detecting that a hit ball has passed through a first specific winning area formed on the game board; A variable winning ball device that can freely change between a first state that is advantageous and a second state that is disadvantageous for the player and that is provided with a plurality of winning areas; and the first specific winning area winning ball. a first drive control means that drives and controls the variable winning ball device to a first state in a manner with a relatively small gaming value based on the output of the detection means; a variable display device that can change the display state; and a second device that detects that a hit ball has passed through a predetermined second specific winning region among the plurality of winning regions provided in the variable winning ball device. According to the outputs of the specific winning area winning ball detection means and the second specific winning area winning ball detection means,
Variable display start signal generating means for generating a signal for starting a variable display mode of the variable display device; stop command signal generating 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 variable display device in response to the output of the generating means, and for stopping variable display driving of the variable display device in response to the output of the stop command signal generating means; Value information determining means for determining value information set in advance so as to change the variable winning ball device to a first state based on identification information indicated by the display mode when the display section of the device is stopped; , a second drive control means for driving and controlling the variable winning ball device to a first state in a manner with a relatively large gaming value according to the output of the value information determining means; a repeating condition detection means for detecting a predetermined condition so that the variable winning ball device can be brought into the first state repeatedly; A pinball game machine, characterized in that it is equipped with a repetitive drive control means for controlling the drive according to the state. (2) The variable winning ball device includes a third specific winning area predetermined among the plurality of winning areas, and a third detecting ball that detects that a ball has passed through the third specific winning area. A third drive control device that drives and controls the variable winning ball device to the first state in a manner with a relatively large gaming value according to the output of the specific winning area winning ball detecting means and the third specific entrance area winning ball detecting means. A pinball game machine according to claim 1, characterized in that the pinball game machine is equipped with a drive control means. (3) The repetition condition detection means detects the output from the third specific winning area winning ball detection means and derives an output for driving the variable winning ball device to the first state again. A pinball game machine according to claim 2, wherein: (4) The repetition condition detection means is configured to detect the output from the value information determination means and derive an output for driving the variable winning ball device to the first state again. A pinball game machine according to any one of items 1 to 3.