JP2805077B2 - Ball game machine - Google Patents

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION [Industrial applications]

The present invention relates to a ball game machine including a variable display device provided with a plurality of variable display units capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information, and control means for controlling the variable display device. .

[Prior art]

Conventionally, when a display result of a variable display device in which a plurality of variable display portions capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information are arranged is in a predetermined specific display state, for example, a variable winning ball device is set in a predetermined mode A ball game machine that generates a large number of winning balls in a short period of time is provided on the market. In such a ball game machine, generally, display results of a plurality of (in many cases, three) variable display units are sequentially derived, and the derivation timings are all substantially the same. They are sequentially derived and displayed at time intervals.

[Problems to be solved by the invention]

The above-described variable display device of the ball game machine is of any type regardless of whether or not the identification information displayed on the variable display unit at the time of deriving the result may be in a specific display state. However, the result derivation time intervals of each variable display unit were almost the same. For this reason, even when the variable display device may be in a specific display state, there is a problem that the excitement of the variable display device lacks. The present invention has been made in view of the above problems,
It is an object of the present invention to provide a ball game machine that can enhance the interest of a game when there is a possibility that the display result of the variable display device becomes a specific display state.

[Means for Solving the Problems]

In order to achieve the above object, a ball game machine according to the present invention controls a variable display device provided with a plurality of variable display units capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information, and the variable display device. Control means, the control means comprising: a display result determining means for determining a display result of the plurality of variable display portions; and a variable of the plurality of variable display portions by establishment of a variable start condition. Variable display control means for variably displaying the plurality of variable display units so as to obtain a display result determined by the display result determination means after the display is started, wherein the variable display control means When the display result determined by the result determination means satisfies at least a part of the condition for a predetermined specific display state, the derivation time of the display result is delayed later than when the condition is not satisfied. It is characterized in that a delay means. Further, a configuration may be adopted in which a notifying unit that notifies that at least a part of the above conditions is satisfied is included.

[Action]

When the display result determined by the display result determination means satisfies at least a part of the condition for the specific display state, the display result delay means derives the display result later than when the display result does not satisfy the condition. Is displayed.
That is, when there is a possibility that the display state may be the specific display state, the variable display is performed for a long time. Thereby, the player can know that there is a possibility of the specific display state, and can enjoy the interest of the game by having an expectation of the specific display state. Further, the display results on the plurality of variable display units are determined in advance by the display result determining means, and the display is controlled so as to be the determined display results. It does not affect whether or not the result of the display becomes the specific display state. In addition, when at least a part of the condition is satisfied, the notification unit notifies the user that there is a possibility that the specific display state may be obtained.

【Example】

 Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
I will tell. (1) Overall Configuration of a Ball Game Machine First, referring to FIG. 1, a bullet to which this embodiment is applied.
A pachinko game machine as an example of a ball game machine will be described.
You. FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine. In the figure
The frame-shaped front frame 2 of the pachinko gaming machine 1 has a door holder.
A holding frame 3 is provided around the door holding frame 3, and glass plates 4a, 4b
The glass door frame 4 and the front door frame 5 (see FIG. 3)
One side is pivotally supported and attached to open and close freely. Gala
Game board on the back of the front frame 2 behind the door frame 4
On the holding frame 50 (see FIG. 2), the game board 10
Therefore, it is provided detachably. Also, the front door plate 5
Stores discharged prize balls on the surface and fires hit balls
A hit ball supply tray 6 for supplying one piece to the position is fixed.
In the internal space on the upstream side of the hit ball supply tray 6,
Built-in speaker 7 as notification means for generating sound effects
Have been. A part of the hitting ball firing mechanism is provided below the front frame 2.
To be stored in the operation handle 8 or the hitting ball supply tray 6.
A surplus ball tray 9 is provided to store prize balls that have not been collected.
Have been. Among them, it corresponds to the operation handle 8.
As shown in FIG.
A ball launching device 71 is attached. Hitting ball launcher 71
Are collectively provided on the mounting board 72, and serve as a driving source.
The ball motor 73 is reciprocated by the rotation of the ball motor 73.
Hitting rod 74 that repels a hit ball, and reciprocating rotation of the hitting rod 74
The ball feeder of the ball feeder (not shown) that moves up and down in conjunction with
And an interlocking rod 75 for operating the material. Guide the fired ball on the surface of the gaming board 10
Ball guide rail 11a for
Divide the game area 12 where the ball guided by
Game area forming rail 11b is set up in a substantially circular shape.
You. Near the center of the game area 12, a plurality of variable display portions 14a
A variable display device 13 having
A variable winning ball device 30 having a winning space 31 below the device 13
Is provided. The winning space 31 is located on the surface of the game board 11
Covered by an openable and closable plate 32 with the lower end as an axis
I have. The opening and closing plate 32 of the variable winning ball device 30 is
Combination of identification information of variable display portions 14a to 14c of variable display device 13
When the game is in a specific display state, a specific game state
And a predetermined period (for example, until 30 seconds elapse, or
Set to open until 10 winning balls occur)
The ball hits the game area 12 while it is open.
It is designed to stop. And it is set in the winning space 31
When the player wins the special winning opening 33, the open
Each time a winning ball occurs in the special winning opening 33,
Can be repeated up to 10 times. here
The variable display device 13 and the variable winning ball device 30 will be described in detail.
I do. First, referring to FIGS. 1 and 3, a variable display device will be described.
Thirteenth configuration will be described. On the front of the variable display device 13, as shown in FIG.
A normal winning opening 18 is formed at the top of the
Below the number of times the opening and closing plate 32 of the variable winning ball device 30 is opened.
A display 17 is provided for displaying the number of opening times.
Starting winning prize openings 37a to 37C described later on the left and right of the opening number display 17
That the number of winning balls that have won the prize has been stored up to a maximum of four
Starting prize memory displays 16a to 16d are provided. Ma
In the lower part, a square opening is opened,
A transparent cover member 19 (see Fig. 3) is attached in an arc shape
Have been killed. The cover member 19 includes the variable display units 14a to 14a.
You can see three pieces of identification information (design) drawn on the surface of 4c
The size of the pattern is selected and it looks bigger
Such magnifying lens portions 19a to 19c are formed. A hit line is displayed on the left and right sides of the cover member 19.
Line indicators 15a to 15f are arranged. That is,
In this variable display device 13,
In three horizontal and two oblique directions
The hit line is set in the
Which of the hit lines is a big hit (specified display
It is necessary to notify the player whether or not
For this purpose, line indicators 15a to 15f are provided. Also,
Line indicators 15a to 15f are displayed only when a big hit is established.
But also flashes when a jackpot may appear
To inform you of this. For example, finally
The center variable display section 14b to stop is variable display and the left and right
When the variable display sections 14a and 14c are stopped,
Any one of the above five lines on the display units 14a and 14c
When the hit identification information is displayed, the line
The line indicator that displays
To the player. On the other hand, a drive mechanism part attached to the back of the game board 10
The configuration of the drum mechanism storage box 45 for storing
Referring to the cross-sectional view of FIG.
The variable display sections 14a to 14c housed in the box 45
Stepping motors 21a to 21c and the stepping motor 21a
To the rotating drum 20a fixed to the motor shafts 22a to 22c.
20c. And the rotating drums 20a-20
A predetermined number of plural types (in this embodiment,
Indicates 16) identification information (patterns) drawn at equal intervals
You. Then, on the above five lines of the identification information
4 types of identification information of "7" "FEVER" "BAR" "SANKYO"
It will be in a specific display state (big hit) when three pieces of information are collected
Is set to Therefore, in this embodiment,
Means that the probability of a specific display state is 4 × 5/16^Three≒ 1/205. Of course, this probability can be set arbitrarily.
No. By the way, the variable display units 14a to 1 configured as described above
The 4c stepping motors 21a to 21c are
To 23c, and the motor fixing plates 23a to 23c
It is detachably fixed to the drum mechanism storage box 45.
It has become. Therefore, the assembling work can be easily performed.
In addition, replacement at the time of failure can be performed very easily. A part of the outer peripheral edge of one side of the rotating drums 20a to 20c is cut.
Notches 24a to 24c are notched with a predetermined length
You. The notches 24a to 24c are formed on the outer circumference of the rotating drums 20a to 20c.
Provided to identify the identification information drawn on
The drum position composed of phototransistors described later
Detectors 28a to 28c detect notches 24a to 24c
The type of identification information is detected. In addition, the stepping motors 21a to 21c are stopped.
When stopping, gradually reduce the rotation speed
There is a need. This means that if you stop suddenly, the inertia of the drum
Since it will be larger than the magnetic attraction,
This is because there is a risk of turning over. Also rotate again
When rotating the motor, rotate the motor so that the rotation speed gradually increases.
Need to be done. This is the stepping motor 21a-21c
Is required because the starting torque of the motor is small.
In order to adjust the rotation speed, the drive pulse signal
What is necessary is just to give it by changing the width. Further, on the rear surface of the drum mechanism storage box 45, a concave portion 25 is provided.
a to 25c are formed on the rear surface of the drum mechanism storage box 45.
Provided on the surface of the circuit board 27 that is attached in close contact
Drum position detectors 28a to 28c are stored.
You. Further, through holes 26a to 26c are formed in the recesses 25a to 25c.
Light transmitted from the drum position detectors 28a to 28c
It is supposed to. Then, the drum position detector 28
a ~ 28c will be ON when notch 24a ~ 24c is detected
At the position other than the cutouts 24a to 24c.
It is set to be F. Notches 24a to 24c
Absorbs the light emitted from the drum position detectors 28a to 28c
To the notches 24a to 24c.
You may attach a black sticker. Of the circuit board 27 on which the drum position detectors 28a to 28c are provided.
At the rear, a relay terminal plate 29 is provided.
Through the stepping motors 21a to 21c and the drum position.
A power supply, a control signal, and the like are supplied to the position detectors 28a to 28c. Next, referring to FIG. 1, the configuration of the variable winning ball device 30 will be described.
explain about. The variable winning ball device 30 is provided on the gaming board 10.
A rectangular winning space 31 above the mounting board to be mounted
Has been established. This prize space 31 has both lower end sides
So that it can be opened and closed vertically with respect to the game board 10.
Is closed by the openable and closable plate 32. This opening and closing plate 32
Opening and closing is controlled by the solenoid 46 as described above,
During the formation, the hit ball falling in the game area 12 is received and the winning
It is guided to the interval 31 to be a winning ball. In addition, below the opening and closing plate 32,
A passage 36 is formed. Below the passage 36,
Starting winning a prize opening 37a is arranged. On the other hand, the winning space 31 covered by the opening and closing plate 32 is reduced to three.
Divided, the central space constitutes the special winning opening 33, left and right
The space normally constitutes the winning openings 34a and 34b. In addition, prize
The rear side of the space 31 is detected by a winning number detector 48 described later.
A winning number display 35 for displaying the number of winning balls issued is provided.
ing. Returning to FIG. 1, below the variable winning ball device 30 in the game area 12
On the other hand, starting to allow rotation of the variable display portions 14a to 14c
Winning ports 37a to 37C are provided. In addition, the starting winning opening 37
Starting award winning ball detectors 49a to 49c are provided integrally with a to 37C
After detecting the ball hitting the winning opening 37a ~ 37C
The detection signal to the microcomputer 80
Has become. Further, in the game area 12, the left and right sides of the variable display device 13
Winners 38a, 38b, 39a, 39b are provided on the side and lower side
Have been. In addition, a normal prize is also placed above the variable display device 13.
A mouth 18 is provided. The winning openings 39a and 39b are as described above.
While the variable display device 13 is operating or in the specific game state described above,
Then the built-in lamp (not shown) lights up or turns on.
It is to be notified to that effect. Also, in the gaming area 12, the falling speed and direction of the falling ball are
When windmills and many obstacle nails that change the direction are provided
In particular, during the operation of the variable display device 13 or the specific play described above.
Lights up or flashes when the player enters the skill state and informs the player accordingly.
Are provided.
The one that has the same effect as the gaming effect lamps 41a and 41b
And frame lamps 42a and 42b provided above the front frame 2.
And, the windmill with a lamp arranged on the upper left and right of the windmill
There is. These lamps are in a specific game state.
Not only when the variable display units 14a to 14c
Lights or flashes differently when you are
It is designed to excite the atmosphere of the game. Furthermore, play
At the bottom of the skill area 12, any of the above-mentioned winning areas
Out which the hit ball that did not win is guided behind the game board 11
A mouth 40 is provided. Next, referring to FIG. 2, the structure of the back of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described.
The construction will be described. On the back of the gaming board 10, each of the above
The winning ball that has won the winning area is distributed downward while
The winning ball aggregate cover body 43 with the guiding path to guide is formed
Fixed. Almost in the center of this winning ball cover 43
A drive unit that houses a drive mechanism of the variable display device 13.
An opening is opened so that the storage box 45 projects rearward.
Further, below the opening and closing plate 32 of the variable winning ball device 30
A solenoid 46 for opening and closing the solenoid is fixed.
In addition, on the back side of the variable winning ball device 30, the specific winning opening 33 is provided.
Special winning ball detector 47 that detects that a hit ball has won
And for counting the winning balls that have won the winning space 31
A winning number detector 48 is also provided. In this case,
The ball hitting the prize mouth 33 does not pass through the winning number detector 48.
The special winning ball detector 47 is also a winning ball
Is counted. In addition, the winning ball set
The upper part of the back surface of the bar body 43 is provided with
Relays from switches, lamps, drive sources, etc.
The relay terminal substrate 44 is mounted. A mechanism plate 52 opens and closes on the back of the pachinko gaming machine 1.
Mounted freely. This mechanism plate 52
The winning balls from the winning opening provided in the board 10 are processed and the
Each for discharging a predetermined number of prize balls corresponding to winning balls
Some kind of mechanism is provided. Then, the mechanism plate 52
Is fastened by a fixture 53 that locks the mechanism plate 52 in a closed state.
And is fixedly supported by the game board holding frame 50.
You. Furthermore, a window opening 54 is opened almost at the center of the mechanism plate 52.
A winning ball collecting gutter 55 is formed below the window opening 54.
Have been. The winning balls guided to the winning ball collecting gutter 55 will be described later.
To a winning ball processing mechanism 56 having a motor 57
It has become. On the rear side of the mechanism plate 52, a pachinko machine installation table is shown.
Payout prize balls to be replenished from the replenishment mechanism to the player
Various mechanisms are provided. These mechanisms
In the following, an explanation will be given.
The tank 58 is fixed. In this premium ball tank 58,
A large amount of prize balls will be replenished from the replenishment mechanism described above.
Has become. Below the prize ball tank 58, to arrange the prize balls
Ball alignment gutter 59 is provided. This ball alignment gutter 59
The balls are arranged in two rows and inclined so that they flow naturally.
Attached. On the downstream side of the ball alignment gutter 59, a bent gutter 60 is connected.
Attached to. This curved gutter 60 has a ball alignment gutter 59
If you change the flowing direction of the flowing prize ball by 180 degrees
In order to weaken the ball pressure of prize balls flowing continuously
It is in. A prize ball dispensing device 61 is connected to the downstream side of the bent gutter 60.
ing. The prize ball payout device 61 receives a predetermined number of prize balls.
And the predetermined number of prize balls are operated by the winning ball processing mechanism 56.
It is paid out in conjunction with the work. And winning ball processing
The mechanism 56 is driven by a rotating cam driven by a motor 57.
The winning balls guided to the winning ball collecting gutter 55 are pushed out.
With this, the prize ball payout device 61 is operated.
You. The prize ball paid out from the prize ball payout device 61 is a prize ball release.
It is discharged to the exit passage 62. The prize ball discharge passage 62
A contact port 63 is opened at the end, and the contact port 63 supplies the hit ball.
It communicates with the dish 6. In addition, one side of the contact 63
A communication gutter 64 for communicating with the ball passage 65 is provided,
The prize ball is guided to the surplus ball passage 65. Extra
The lower end of the extra ball passage 65 is attached to the back surface of the front frame 2
The surplus prize ball is connected to the connection gutter 66 and the surplus ball
Is to be guided to. Further, it is discharged from the out port 40 to the mechanism plate 52.
Out ball guiding gutter 67 for guiding out ball is attached,
The out ball guided to this out ball guiding gutter 67 flows down
It is discharged out of the pachinko gaming machine 1 from the out ball discharge port 68 which is the end.
Is to be issued. In addition, the mechanism plate 52 has a variable
A control circuit for controlling the display device 13 and the variable winning ball device 30
Control board box 69 containing the circuit board and pachinko game
Terminal box 70 for supplying power to
Is attached. (2) Description of Operation of Ball Game Machine The fourth operation of the pachinko game machine 1 described above
Referring to FIGS., 5A through 5C, 6A, and 6B.
Will be explained. FIG. 4 controls the game of the pachinko gaming machine 1
5A to 5C are block diagrams of a control circuit that performs
Is a flowchart showing a specific operation of the control circuit.
6A and 6B are time charts showing specific operations.
It is a chart. First, in FIG. 4, the control circuit operates as a control center.
This microcomputer includes a microcomputer 80
The computer 80 is required to execute the control operation in a predetermined procedure.
MPU81 that can be stored and the operation program data of MPU81
ROM82 and necessary data can be written and read
RAM83. The microcomputer 8
0 has input circuit 84, output circuit 85, sound generator
86, power-on reset circuit 87, clock generation circuit 8
8, the pulse dividing circuit 89 and the address decoding circuit 90
Including. The input circuit 84 is started and input via detection circuits 91 to 94.
Prize ball detectors 49a to 49c (hereinafter referred to as STSW), specific prize balls
Detector 47 (hereinafter referred to as VSW), winning number detector 48 (hereinafter referred to as VSW)
Below, CTSW), drum position detectors 28a to 28c (hereinafter, referred to as CTSW)
SW1 to SW3) are connected respectively. Output circuit
85 has a stepping motor via a motor drive circuit 95
21a to 21c (hereinafter referred to as SP1 to SP3) are connected,
Solenoid 46 (hereinafter referred to as SOL)
) Is connected, and the game effect
LEDs 41a, 41b and frame lamps 42a, 42b are connected,
The starting prize memory displays 16a to 16d and the line
Display 15a to 15f are connected, and the segment LED drive circuit 9
The winning number display 35 and the opening number display 17 are displayed via 9
It is connected. Also, the sound generator 86
Is connected to the speaker 7 via the amplifier 100.
You. The control circuit receives various voltages from the power supply circuit 101.
Is supplied. Next, FIGS. 5A to 5C are flow charts and FIGS.
Refer to the time chart in Figure 6B for specific operations.
Will be explained. First, referring to FIG.
explain about. This start winning process is a pulse divider circuit
Interrupt processing based on the interrupt signal from 89
The ball hits the starting winning opening 37a-37c and the starting winning ball inspection
It is determined whether or not the output units 49a to 49c have been turned ON (step S
1) When turned on, the variable display sections 14a to 14c
Is determined (step S2), and the variable display is performed.
When it is in the middle, announce that there is a start winning prize
(Step S3). Next, start winning prize counter (hereinafter, CT
It is determined whether the value of “4” is “4” (step S).
4) If not “4”, add “1” to CT4
(Step S5), the data D1 from the random data RD1 to RD3
DD3 is selected (step S6). These data D1 to D3 are
Correspond to SP1 to SP3 respectively. Also, data D1 to D3
Specifies the identification information displayed on the variable display sections 14a to 14c.
It is also data for Therefore, in this operation example,
At the time the ball hits the starting winning opening 37a-37c
The combination of the identification information displayed on the variable display portions 14a to 14c
Will be determined. The selected data D1 to D3 are stored corresponding to the value of CT4.
Is stored in the area (step S7), and then the CT4 value starts.
Displayed on the moving prize memory displays 16a to 16d (step
8) End the interrupt. Note that in step S1,
If it is determined that STSW is not ON,
In step S4, it is determined that the value of CT4 is "4".
If so, jumped to step S8 and displayed the value of CT4
Then, the interrupt is terminated. Also, in step S2,
If it is determined that the variable display is not being performed,
Proceeds to step S4 without notifying. Next, the operation of the variable display device 13 shown in FIG. 5B will be described.
Will be explained. First, it is executed by the start winning process.
It is determined whether the value of CT4 is “0”
(Step S9) In the case of "0", it is not "0"
Until the next processing. Therefore, the value of CT4 is "0"
Is no longer available, D1-D
3 is called (step S10), and from the value of CT4
Subtract "1" (step S11) and set the timer TM1
(Step S12). This timer TM1 has a variable display section 14a
~ 14c is set to emit a variable display stop signal
Things. And after TM1 is set, SP1 ~
SP3 is turned on (step S13). SP1 to SP3 are as described above.
It will be gradually accelerated and finally rotate at a constant speed
Is controlled as follows. When SP1 to SP3 are turned ON, each switch
Step counter for counting the number of steps (hereinafter, CT1 to CT3
Counting is started (step S14), and is variable.
The speaker 7 and the lamps 41a, 41b, 4 are displayed during display.
2a, 42b and 15a to 15f (step S1
Five). Note that SP1 to SP3 were performed in 96 steps (0 to 95;
6 steps for 15 symbols)
When the loop signal is given, it makes one revolution,
The drum position detectors 28a to 28c (SW1 to SW3) are notches 24a.
Send reset signal to CT1 ~ CT3 every time ~ 24c is detected
It has become. Therefore, TM1 ends (step
Until step S22), it is determined whether SW1 to SW3 are ON
(Step S16, Step S18, Step S20), ON
Reset, CT1 to CT3 are reset (step S1
7, Step S19, Step S21). If not ON
Calculates the number of steps without resetting each CT1 to CT3.
Count. Then, if it is determined in step S22 that TM1 has been completed,
In the case, the identification corresponding to the value of CT1 to CT3 at the end
From information (hereinafter referred to as design) to the design corresponding to D1 to D3
Deceleration pattern data for SP1 to SP3 depending on the number of feed steps
Data is selected (step S23). This is mentioned above
When SP1 to SP3 are suddenly stopped, the inertia of the drum
Rotate extra because it will be larger than the suction power
To prevent this.
Deceleration arranged to stop slowly with a large width
This is for stopping based on data. Then, first, the deceleration pattern data corresponding to SP1 is
It is determined whether the process has been completed (step S24). finished
If it is determined that the power to SP1 is OFF (step
Step S25), and notifies that the left drum has stopped (step S25).
26) Then, the deceleration pattern data corresponding to SP3 ends.
Is determined (step S27), and it is determined that the process has been completed.
If it is, the power supply to SP3 is turned off (step S2
8) Notify that the right drum has stopped (step S2)
9). When the left and right drums stop in this way,
The data D1 and D3 called in step S10
Whether the condition is satisfied, that is, five lines
"7" "FEVER" "BAR" "SANKY"
One of the four symbols "O" is displayed
It is determined whether or not it has been performed (step S30). If it is determined that they are not aligned, the possibility of a big hit
No deceleration pattern data corresponding to SP2
After it is determined whether or not it has been performed (step S31), it will be described later.
Proceed to step S36. On the other hand, data D1 and D3 are big hit conditions
If it is determined that the
Notifying that there is a speaker 7
That is reported by the indicators 15a to 15f (step S32). So
After the completion of the deceleration pattern data corresponding to SP2
After the determination is made (step S33), the timer TM2 is set.
(Step S35). This timer TM2
Equivalent to the time the drum makes three revolutions after the end of the run data
Is set. Then, it was determined that TM2 had ended.
If separated (step S35), turn off the power to SP2
(Step S36), and notifies that the middle drum has stopped.
(Step S37). After the three drums have stopped as described above,
Whether the selected data D1 to D3 satisfy the jackpot condition
Is determined (step S38), if not satisfied
Sets the timer TM4 (step S39). This Thailand
The TM4 finishes the variable display operation of the variable display units 14a to 14c.
Notifying you that there is a starting prize memory
Provided to clarify the separation from the next variable display operation
For example, about 1 second is set. However
After setting TM4, it should be until TM4 ends.
Is notified from the speaker 7 (steps S40 and S40).
1) Then, the process returns to step S9. On the other hand, the selected data D1 to D3 satisfy the jackpot condition
The timer TM3 is set (step S4
2). This timer TM3 informs the player that a big hit has occurred.
It informs to inform, for example, about 5 seconds
The degree is set. And after TM3 is set
Indicates that the jackpot is a big hit until TM3 ends.
And game effect lamps 41a and 41b, and frame lamps 42a and 42b.
And display the hit line with the line indicators 15a to 15f
(Steps S43 and S44). Then, the variable shown in FIG. 5C
The operation shifts to the operation control of the winning ball device 30. As an example of the processing of steps S9 to S44 described above
There is a time chart shown in Fig. 6A.
In brief, the STSW ON signal P₁, P_Two, P_ThreeThat there is
, The value of CT4 is added and stored one by one.
Signal P₁Is subtracted at the same time as it is memorized.
The storage value is “0”. Also, the first signal P₁By SP1
~ SP3 is turned on and rotation starts, but during rotation, SW1 ~
Each time SW3 detects notches 24a-24c, steps SP1-SP3 are performed.
Reset signal to reset the values of the counters CT1 to CT3
R₁, R_Two, R_ThreeAre respectively derived. In this case,
The number of feed steps is also "96" in CT1 to CT3,
For this reason, a feed step signal of 0 to 95 is sent to SP1 to SP3.
Will be reset. However, this implementation
In the case of the example, the pulse width is set to the step signal for each of SP1 to SP3.
Are set to be different (ie, different rotational speeds)
Reset intervals are different
Has become. By the way, while SP1 to SP3 are ON, the speaker
7 to indicate that variable display is being performed in the form of "A"
Game effect lamps 41a and 41b, frame lamps 42a and 42b and lights
That the display units 15a to 15f are variably displaying in the form of "a".
(Corresponding to step S15). And this
Signal P generated when STSW is turned on during variable display_Two, P_ThreeBy
By the form "B" from the speaker 7,
Is notified (corresponding to step S3). Also, when TM1 time elapses from SP1 to SP3 ON,
A stop command signal is derived, but the stop command signal is derived
After that, the data D1 corresponding to SP1 is "6", for example.
The last reset signal R₁Sending step from
SP1 stops when the number counts "36"
ing. When SP1 stops, say “C” from speaker 7
Is notified in such a manner that
Correspondence). The data D3 corresponding to SP3 is, for example, "3".
, The TM1 end based on the deceleration pattern data
After the second reset signal R_ThreeThe number of feed steps from
SP3 stops when "18" is counted
You. When SP3 stops, the speaker 7
The stop is reported in the form of "C"
(Corresponds to step S29). And the sixth on the left drum and the right drum
The third symbol displayed in the game is the symbol that will be a big hit (example
For example, if “7”), the sound from the speaker 7
The notification changes to "D" and the line table
Indicators 15a to 15f (only the hit line is displayed) and lamp 41
The light notification of a, 41b, 42a, 42b also changes to the mode of "b"
(Corresponding to step S32). This gives the player a great deal
Aggressively informing players that there is a potential
I try to excite the taste. By the way, if the data D2 corresponding to SP2 is "2", for example,
In some cases, terminate TM1 based on deceleration pattern data
Second reset signal R_TwoThe number of feed steps from
SP2 will be stopped when counting `` 2 ''.
As shown on the left drum sixth and right drum third
If the symbol to be played is a symbol that will be a big hit,
In the time that SP2 makes three more revolutions without stopping at the position
The rotation is continued by the corresponding timer TM2 (see step S
34 to S36). That is, the stop time of SP2 is delayed
Will be. By delaying this, the player ’s
Focus the attention on the variable display sections 14a to 14c and expect from the player
It gives a sense of excitement and excites the fun of games
I have. Then, the reset signal R after the delay<sub>Two</sub>Feed from
Stop SP2 when the number of steps counts "12"
But the second symbol of the middle drum is the left and right drum
If it is the same jackpot design as displayed in
Sound notification from speaker 7 in the form of "E" during TM3
And the lamps 41a, 41b, 42a, 42b are also notified by "c".
The optical notification is performed in the manner described above (for step S43).
Yes. When the timer TM3 expires, the solenoid 46
Turns ON and the value of the continuation count counter (hereinafter referred to as CT5)
Sound notification "F", which is open to "1", and light notification
Perform "d". Next, referring to FIG. 5C, a variable winning ball device at the time of a big hit
Operation 30 will be described. First, the variable winning ball device 30
Set the timer TM5 that is the time to open the open / close plate 32
(Step S45) and the value of the continuation number counter CT5
"1" is added (step S46). And the value of CT5 is
It is determined whether or not "10" has been reached.
That is, if it is determined that the last opening operation is performed,
The process proceeds to step S86 described below. On the other hand, the last release operation
If it is determined that the solenoid 46 (SOL) is ON
To open the opening / closing plate 32 (step S48). Opening / closing plate 32 opens
When released, first determine if the V winning flag is set
Is determined (step S49), and if not set,
If the open / close plate is being opened and the
Is notified (step S50) and if it is set
, The open / close plate is being opened and the repetition condition is satisfied
To the effect (step S51). The notification in this case is a sound
-It is performed with both light. Next, it is determined whether the VSW is turned on (step S5).
2) If not ON, jump to step S57 described below,
If it is ON, set the V winning flag (step
Step S53), add “1” to the winning number counter CT6 (step S53).
Step S54), the winning is notified (step S55). And
It is determined whether the value of CT6 has become "10" (step S
56) If it reaches “10”, go to step S63 described later.
Fly, if it is not "10", CTSW turned on
It is determined whether or not it is (step S57). CTSW is not ON
If not, jump to step S61 to be described later and turn on
, Add "1" to the winning counter CT6 (step
Step S56), the winning is notified (step S59). And CT
It is determined whether the value of 6 has become "10" (step S6).
0), when it becomes “10”, the process proceeds to step S63 described later.
Skip, if not "10", CT5 and CT6 values
Is displayed on the opening number display 17 and the winning number display 35
(Step S61), it is determined whether or not TM5 has been completed (step S61).
Step S62) If it is not completed, go to Step S62.
Returning to step 49, steps S49 to S62 are repeated. Also,
If completed, the process proceeds to the next step S63. In step S56 and step S60, CT6 is “1”.
0 "and in step S62
SOL is OFF when it is determined that TM5 has ended
To close the opening / closing plate 32 (step S63). And open
Even after the closing plate 32 is closed, immediately before the opening / closing plate 32 is closed.
Monitors whether the winning ball has won the special winning opening 23
For this purpose, the following steps S64 to S85 are performed.
U. That is, first, the timer TM6 is set (step S
64). This timer TM6 is connected to the opening / closing plate 32 that is closed.
Allowed to hit a ball into the special winning opening 33 during the Tarbal
Set the time to get, for example, 2 seconds
You. So, after setting TM6, during the interval
Notify that there is (step S65) and whether or not VSW is ON
Is determined (step S66), and if not ON,
Jump to step S71 to be described later.
Set a flag (step S67) to notify the winning
(Step S68). And whether the value of CT6 is "10"
Is determined (step S69), and if it is “10”,
Jump to step S71, if not "10", enter CT6
After adding “1” (step S70), CTSW is now set to O
It is determined whether N has been performed (step S71). CTSW turns ON
If not, the process jumps to step S75 to be described later and is turned on.
In this case, a prize is announced (step S72). And C
It is determined whether the value of T6 is "10" (step S7
3) If it is “10”, jump to step S75 and “1”
If not “0”, add “1” to CT6 (step
S74), CT5, CT6 values are displayed opening times indicator 17 and winning pieces
The number is displayed on the numeric display 35 (step S75), after which TM6 ends.
It is determined whether the process has been completed (step S76).
If not, the process returns to step S65 and returns to steps S65 to S65.
Step S76 is repeated. Also, if it ends, the next
Proceed to step S77. After TM6 ends, the V winning flag is set
Is determined (step S77), and a V winning flag is determined.
If timer is set, set timer TM7
(Step S78). This timer TM7 sets the interval time
Set the latter half of the delay time, for example, about
One second is set. Therefore, in this embodiment,
The interval time is the sum of TM6 and TM7 (approximately 3
Seconds). Then, TM7
When the card is inserted, the interface continues until TM7 ends.
Notifies that it is during the bar time (steps S79 and S80),
When TM7 ends, clear the V winning flag and C
Clear the value of T6 (step S81), and then open the next
Returning to step S45 to shift to the operation,
Repeat the work. On the other hand, in step S77, the V winning flag is set.
TM7 is set even if it is determined that
(Step S82), and continue until TM7 ends.
Informs that the Tarval time is in progress (steps S83, S8
4) When TM7 ends, clear the value of CT5 and
Clear the value of T6 (step S85), and then hit the jackpot
Return to step S9 to end the state, and
Repeat. On the other hand, in step S47, when the value of CT5 is “10”,
If it is determined that there is,
If it is determined that SOL is ON (step S
86), and notifies that it is the last round (step S87), and
Is turned on or not (step S88).
If not, skip to step S92 to be described later
In this case, “1” is added to the winning number counter CT6 (step
(Step S89), the winning is notified (Step S90). And
It is determined whether the value of CT6 has become "10" (step S
91), when it becomes “10”, step S98 described later
Jump to and if it is not "10", CTSW is turned on
It is determined whether or not (step S92). CTSW is ON
If not, jump to step S96 to be described later, and
In this case, “1” is added to the winning number counter CT6 (step
(Step S93), the winning is notified (Step S94). And
It is determined whether the value of CT6 has become "10" (step S
95) If it becomes "10", step S98 described later
If it is not “10”, CT5 and CT6
The value was displayed on the opening number display 17 and the winning number display 35.
Later (step S96), it is determined whether TM5 has been completed.
(Step S97) If not completed, the step
Returning to step S87, steps S87 to S97 are repeated.
If the processing has been completed, the process proceeds to the next step S98. In step S91 and step S95, the value of CT6
Is determined to be “10”, and when the step S9
If it is determined in 7 that TM5 has ended, set SOL to O
The opening / closing plate 32 is closed as FF (step S98). Soshi
To count the number of shots that have been won just before the opening and closing plate 32 is closed.
With the start of the variable display due to the next start winning.
To take a long interval,
Steps S99 to S111 are performed. First, the timer TM8 is set (step S99). This
Timer TM8 is used during the relatively long interval described above.
The interval is set, for example, about 10 seconds is set. I
Thus, after TM8 is set,
Notify that there is (step S100), then VSW is ON
Is determined (step S101), and is not turned on.
In this case, jump to step S105 to be described later,
Notifies the winning (step S102). And CT6
It is determined whether the value is "10" (step S103),
If it is “10”, skip to step S105 and use “10”
If not, add “1” to CT6 (step S10
4) This time, it is determined whether or not CTSW is turned on (step
S105). If CTSW is not turned on, the
Jump to step S109 and, if turned on, notify the winning
Step S106). And whether the value of CT6 is "10"
Is determined (step S107).
Jump to step S109, if it is not "10", go to CT6
After adding “1” (step S108), the values of CT5 and CT6 are
Displayed on the opening number display 17 and the winning number display 35,
Step S109) Then, it is determined whether or not TM8 has been completed.
(Step S110) If not completed,
Return to step S100 and repeat steps S100 to S110
You. Also, when finished, clear the values of CT5 and CT6.
Then, returning to the step S9 to end the big hit state,
Repeat the subsequent operation. Step S4 for the operation of the variable winning ball device 30 described above
As an example of the processing from step 5 to step S111, FIG.
There is a time chart shown in
To briefly explain, SOL is turned on as a big hit
With the opening / closing plate 32 open, SP1 to SP3 are OFF
And corresponding step counters
The values of CT1 to CT3 were also held at the values corresponding to data D1 to D3
Remains. In addition, STSW is turned ON while the
No.P<sub>Four</sub>, P<sub>Five</sub>, P<sub>6</sub>Is derived, the sound effect is
Not emitted from. In the case shown, the signal P<sub>6</sub>Is
Invalidated because the value of CT4 is "4". By the way, SOL is ON and the open / close plate 32 is open
If VSW and CTSW are ON during that time, CT6 will be incremented by "1"
However, in each case, a prize in the form of "G" from the speaker 7
A sound is emitted (steps S55, S59, S68, S72, S9
0, S102, S106). However, when VSW is turned ON,
The background sound and light are the “F”
It changes from "d" to "H" and "e".
To notify the player that the repetition condition has been met.
(Corresponding to steps S50 and S51). Also, CT6
Becomes `` 10 '' or TM5 times out
The interval time starts, but the interval time (TM
6, TM7) During operation, sound and light are “I” and “f” respectively.
(Steps S65, S79, and S83 are described above)
Yes. Also, the value of CT5 drawn at the approximate center of FIG.6B
Is "10", that is, in the last round, SOL turns on
At the same time, the sound and light are "J" and "g" respectively.
(Corresponding to step S87). Also, CT6 is set to “10”
Or longer due to time up of TM5
Interval time TM8 starts,
During operation (TM8), sound and light are each "K"
The mode is “h” (corresponding to step S100).
When the interval time TM8 ends, the next start
The variable display based on the prize is started. In this embodiment,
The start signal P as depicted in the right part of FIG._Two
SP1 to SP3 based on the data D1 to D3 stored corresponding to
Is controlled. Thus, D1 = 3, D2 = 4,
D3 = 5 is selected and the combination is big hit display
Otherwise, after the end of timer TM1, each deceleration pattern
SP1 to SP3 are stopped based on data, and SP2 is stopped
Is notified during the timer TM4.
That is, the sound and light are “L” and “i” respectively.
(Steps S40 and S41). The embodiment has been described above.
The symbols displayed on the left and right drums are large.
If the symbol is a hit, the sound from the speaker 7
Notification and various lamps 15a to 15f, 41a, 41b, 42a, 42b
These light announcements are made, and this gives the player a big hit.
Proactively announce that there is a possibility of
I am trying to raise it. The symbols displayed on the left and right drums are
If it is a symbol that can be stopped, stop at that position.
Timer equivalent to the time that the middle drum makes three more rotations
Continue rotation by TM2, that is, when the middle drum stops
This delay delays
The attention of the player is concentrated on the variable display portions 14a to 14c, and the player
Excitement and excitement of the game
Has become. The following are modifications of the embodiment described above.
Can be considered. As the structure of the variable winning ball device 30, the opening and closing plate 32 of the embodiment is used.
Instead of a pair of open / close wing pieces or a pair of sliding pieces.
Also, instead of a solenoid as an electric drive source for driving these
Alternatively, it may be a motor. As the structure of the variable display device 13, the rotating drum of the embodiment is used.
Instead of 20a-20c, for example, segment LED, LCD, EL,
Roulette type, leaf type, belt type, dot matrix
Variable display section such as
They may be combined. In addition, the number of variable display
If the number is also 2 or more, the number is not limited to the embodiment.
In addition, the variable display method is also opened from the time the power is turned on.
Start, and the start of the winning prize, the variable start again (in this case,
Changes the brightness and speed to signal a variable start)
Or you can stop them sequentially by starting winning
No. In addition, a stop switch must be provided and operated by the player.
May be used to generate a stop command signal. The order of stopping the variable display units is not limited to the embodiment. Opening time, winning number, opening times of the variable winning ball device 30
The upper limit of is not limited to the embodiment, but can be set arbitrarily.
I just need. In this case, it is possible to
Win a prize in the winning prize ball device 30 or all winning openings on the game board
Once the maximum number of winning balls has been set, the number of opening times is 1
Even if you do not set an upper limit on the number of winnings in the opening of
Good. In addition, a predetermined number of prize balls and points
May be directly given to the player. In the above embodiment, there is a possibility of a big hit
In addition, slow down the variable display speed of the variable display section that stops last.
But the speed does not need to be changed
Or may change quickly. The display of the variable display that stopped first may be a big hit
Even if the conditions are met, the remaining variable display
Then, control to stop while delaying in the same manner as in the above embodiment
May be performed. In the above-described embodiment, the identification information at the time of the stop is set at the time of the start winning.
It was chosen at random, but the timing to stop
In other words, start the variable display time of each variable display section.
You may make it select at the time of a prize at random. The player inserts the borrowed ball into the hitting ball supply tray 6 and plays
Ball data is stored in place of the ball game machine
Bombarding the enclosed ball enclosed in the gaming machine by the storage medium
A so-called card-type ball game machine that can play games
You may.

【The invention's effect】

As described above, as is apparent from the above description, the ball game machine according to the present invention is configured such that, when the display result determined by the display result determining means satisfies at least a part of the condition for the specific display state, Since the display result is derived and displayed later than the case where the display result does not satisfy the condition by the derived display time delay means, the player can know that there is a possibility of being in the specific display state, and By having a certain sense of expectation, it is possible to enjoy the interest of the game. Further, the display results on the plurality of variable display units are determined in advance by the display result determining means, and the display is controlled so as to be the determined display results. It does not affect whether or not the result of the display becomes the specific display state. In addition, when at least a part of the condition is satisfied, the notification unit notifies the user that there is a possibility that the specific display state may be obtained.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko game machine as an example of a ball game machine according to an embodiment, FIG. 2 is a schematic rear view of the pachinko game machine, and FIG. 3 is a view of a variable display device according to the embodiment. FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional plan view, FIG. 4 is a block diagram of a control circuit for controlling a game of a ball game machine, and FIGS. 5A to 5C are flowcharts showing specific operations of the control circuit shown in FIG. Figures 6A and 6B
The figure is a time chart showing an example of a specific operation. 1. Pachinko gaming machines (ball game machines) 7. Speakers (notifying means) 13 ... Variable display devices 14a to 14c ... Variable display sections 15a to 15f ... Line indicators (notifying means) 30 ... Variable Winning ball device 41a, 41b …… Gaming effect lamp (notification means) 42a, 42b …… Frame lamp (notification means) 80 …… Microcomputer

Claims (2)

(57) [Claims] 1. A ball game machine comprising: a variable display device provided with a plurality of variable display units capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information; and control means for controlling the variable display device. The control means is determined by the display result determining means for determining the display results of the plurality of variable display units, and the display result determining means after the variable display of the plurality of variable display units is started by satisfying the variable start condition. Variable display control means for variably displaying the plurality of variable display units so as to obtain a display result, wherein the display result determined by the display result determination means is predetermined. A ball-and-play game machine comprising a derivation display time delay means for delaying the derivation time of the display result when at least part of a condition for a specific display state is satisfied, than when the condition is not satisfied. 2. A ball and ball game machine according to claim 1, further comprising a notifying means for notifying that at least a part of said condition is satisfied.