JP2805079B2 - Ball game machine - Google Patents

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION [Industrial applications]

The present invention has a variable display device in which a plurality of identification information display sections capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information are arranged, and a display result displayed on the plurality of identification information display sections is a specific combination. The present invention relates to a gaming machine with a variable display device capable of providing a predetermined gaming value in a case.

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, when a display result of a variable display device in which a plurality of identification information display sections capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information are provided becomes a predetermined specific result, a predetermined value providing means, For example, a ball game machine with a variable display device that generates a large number of prize balls in a short time when a variable prize ball device is opened in a predetermined mode is provided on the market. In such a ball game machine, in general, a combination of identification information displayed on a plurality (three in many cases) of identification information display portions is a combination of specific identification information, and a specific result is obtained. The probability is controlled by software and is set to be substantially constant (around 1/200).
For this reason, in order to differentiate from other ball and ball game machines of the same type, the types of combinations of specific identification information that result in the specification are increased, the apparent appearance probability is improved, and I was trying to attract interest.

[Problems to be solved by the invention]

However, in the above-described ball game machine, since there is only one valid combination line of the identification information, the number of types of the combination of the specific identification information that is the result of the angle identification is increased to improve the apparent probability of appearance. Despite that, the combination of the specific identification information displayed on the identification information display section is 1
Even if only one type of specific identification information is displayed on the first and next identification information display units in the process of sequentially stopping the identification information display unit, only one type of identification information is displayed last. If the identification information is not the same as the identification information that has already been stopped from the identification information, the identification result will not be obtained, and there is a problem that the identification information having a plurality of identification results is not effectively used. The present invention has been made in view of the above problems,
An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine with a variable display device that can effectively utilize a plurality of specific identification information to further attract the interest of a player.

[Means for Solving the Problems]

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention has a variable display device in which a plurality of identification information display units capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information in a predetermined pattern are provided,
In a gaming machine with a variable display device that generates a specific game state advantageous to a player when display results obtained by sequentially determining identification information displayed on the plurality of identification information display units are a specific combination, A plurality of effective lines that are the specific combination are set for the combination of the identification information displayed on the plurality of identification information display sections, and the specific combination is set on at least two or more of the effective lines of the plurality of effective lines. And the arrangement pattern of the identification information is configured so that the possibility of appearing simultaneously appears, and the identification is performed on the at least two or more valid lines than when there is no possibility that the specific combination will occur on any of the valid lines. The variable display device is driven and controlled such that the time until the display result is determined is longer when there is a possibility of combination. It is characterized by having made it.

[Action]

When the identification information display units are sequentially stopped and at least one remaining identification information display unit is still performing variable display, the combination of the already stopped identification information display units on a certain activated line is specified. When there is a possibility that a combination may be obtained, a specific combination that may be a specific result may be displayed on the identification information display unit on at least one other active line. That is, there are at least two types of the possibility of the specified result. For this reason, if the display result on each active line of the identification information section that stops last stops at least two types of specific identification information among a plurality of specific identification information, the specific result may be obtained. As a result, the player's sense of expectation can be enhanced, and thereby a great interest in the game can be enjoyed.

【Example】

 Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
I will tell. (1) Overall Configuration of Gaming Machine with Variable Display Device First, referring to FIG. 1, this embodiment can be applied.
A pachinko machine as an example of a game machine with a funny display
explain about. FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine.
is there. In the figure, a frame-shaped front frame of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is shown.
2, a door holding frame 3 is provided around the door holding frame 3.
Glass door frame 4 having lath plates 4a, 4b (see FIG. 3) and
The front door plate 5 is pivotally supported on one side and is attached to open and close freely.
ing. Behind the glass door frame 4,
The game board 10 is mounted on the game board holding frame 50 (see FIG. 2) on the back side.
It is provided detachably by a fixing member 51. Also before
On the surface of the door plate 5, the discharged prize balls are stored, and
The hit ball supply tray 6 that feeds one hit ball to the firing position of the hit ball is fixed.
Have been. In the internal space on the upstream side of the hit ball supply tray 6,
As a notification means for generating sound effects related to sound
-7 is built in. 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 guiding 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 identification information display sections
It has 14 (more precisely, it is divided into 7 of 14a-14g)
A variable display device 13 is provided, below the variable display device 13.
A variable winning ball device 30 having a winning space 31 is provided.
You. The winning space 31 is centered on the lower end with respect to the surface of the game board 10.
And is covered by an openable and closable plate 32. Soshi
The opening and closing plate 32 of the variable winning ball device 30 is
The combination of the identification information of the 13 identification information display sections 14
When the combination is made, it will be in a specific game state and for a predetermined period
(For example, until 30 seconds elapse, or 10 winning balls
Set to open) until it occurs
While hitting the ball falling in the game area 12
ing. And a specific winning opening provided in the winning space 31
After winning 33, the above open state is repeated again
Repeat up to 10 times each time a winning ball occurs in the fixed winning opening 33
You can do it. Here the variable display device 13
The variable winning ball device 30 will be described in detail. First,
The configuration of the variable display device 13 will be described with reference to FIGS.
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 opening, the opening and closing plate 32 of the variable winning ball device 30
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. This cover member 19 is used to
3 pieces of identification information (design) drawn on the surface of
The size is selected and the design looks bigger
Such enlarged lens portions 19a to 19c are formed. Place
Thus, the identification information display unit 14 has three rotating windows as described later.
A predetermined number (each of the embodiment)
In the case, 16 pieces of identification information are drawn,
The three identification information drawn on the rotating drums 20a and 20c are displayed.
Identification information drawn on the center rotating drum 20b
So that only one identifier in the center is displayed
The cover member 19 is blind. For this reason,
The identification information display unit 14 has seven display units as shown in FIG.
It will be divided into 14a-14g. An effective 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,
One horizontal direction (line indicator)
15a-15b) and two diagonal directions (line
On the line connecting the display 15c-15d and 15e-15f)
Effective lines are set, and therefore, three effective lines are set.
Jackpots (specific combinations) appear on
Since it is necessary to notify the player whether or not
Display units 15a to 15f are provided. Also this line
Indicators 15a to 15f are displayed not only when a jackpot is established,
Also flashes when there is a possibility that a big hit may appear
To inform. For example, during the last stop
The center identification information display section 14d is variably displayed and the left and right identification information is displayed.
When the display units 14a to 14c and 14e to 14g are stopped,
Above three identification information display sections 14a to 14c, 14e to 14g
The jackpot identification information is displayed on one of the activated lines
Line display to show the active line
Alerts the player that a big hit may occur
I do. In addition, it is drawn on the outer periphery of the side surface of the rotating drums 20a to 20c.
The identification information will be described later in detail. 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 identification information display section 14 housed in the box 45 is
Ping motors 21a to 21c and the stepping motors 21a to 2c.
Rotary drums 20a-20c fixed to 1c motor shafts 22a-22c
It is composed of And of the rotating drums 20a to 20c
As shown in FIG. 5, a plurality of types of predetermined numbers (this actual
In the case of the embodiment, 16 pieces of identification information (symbols) are arranged at regular intervals.
It is drawn. Then, the above three of the identification information
"1" "3" "5" "7" "9" on the active line of
Specific union when three types of identification information of "F" are completed
(Big hit). For this reason,
In this embodiment, the probability of a specific combination is 6 × 3/16 × 16 × 16 ≒ 1/227. Of course, this probability can be set arbitrarily.
No. By the way, the identification information display unit 14 configured as described above
The stepping motors 21a to 21c are motor fixed plates 23a to 2
3c, and the motor fixing plates 23a to 23c are
To be detachably fixed to the mechanism storage box 45.
ing. For this reason, the assembly work can be done easily.
In addition, replacement at the time of failure can be performed very easily. On a part of the outer peripheral edge of one side of the rotating drums 20a to 20c,
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
This is necessary because the starting torque of the motor is small. What
In order to adjust the rotation speed, the width of the drive pulse signal
Can be changed and given. 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. By the way, the arrangement relationship of the identification information shown in FIG.
The feature of this embodiment is that the left and right rotating
The specific identification information that is a specific combination is stored in the
There is a place that is upside down via separate information
It is. For example, "A" and "A '" enclosed by chain lines and
In the relationship between "B" and "B '", the specific identification information
One "9" and "3" and one "7" and "1"
They are arranged upside down via the identification information. Especially,
In the relationship between "A" and "A '", the intervening identification information
The information is also "F" which is the specific identification information. Because of this,
When the rotary drums 20a and 20c are stopped, as shown in FIG.
For example, in the identification information display sections 14a to 14c, 14e to 14g,
The identification information of the parts corresponding to "A" and "A '" has stopped
Occasionally, "9" and "3" are displayed in the central identification information display section 14d.
Rotating drum in the center so that one of "F" is displayed
If 20b stops, it will be a specific combination. Because of this,
Rotary drums 20a and 20c have specific combinations on multiple effective lines
Stop at "A" and "A '" where
Attention to the stopped state of the central rotating drum 20b
And the expectations of the players are uplifted,
You can enjoy a great interest. 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 rotating drums 20a to 20c
Winning openings 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 starting 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 rotating drums 20a to 20c
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 in which the guidance route to guide is formed is
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 setting 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 rotate 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 Gaming Machine with Variable Display Device Regarding the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 described above,
7A to 7C, 8A, and 8B.
Will be explained. FIG. 6 is for controlling the game of the pachinko gaming machine 1
7A to 7C are block diagrams of a control circuit that performs
Is a flowchart showing a specific operation of the control circuit.
8A and 8B are time charts showing specific operations.
It is a chart. First, in FIG. 6, 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. Note that the circuit includes various voltages from the power supply circuit 101.
Is supplied. Next, FIGS. 7A to 7C are flow charts and FIGS.
Refer to the time chart in Fig.
Will be explained. First, referring to FIG.
explain about. This start winning process is executed by an interrupt from the pulse dividing circuit 89.
This is an interrupt process based on a signal.
Start winning prize ball detectors 49a to 49c after winning prize mouths 37a to 37c
Is determined (step S1) and turned on.
Indicates whether the identification information display sections 14a to 14g are being variably displayed.
Is determined (step S2S) and when variable display is being performed
Informs that there is a start prize (step S
3). Next, start winning counter (hereinafter referred to as CT4)
It is determined whether or not the value is “4” (step S4).
If not, add “1” to CT4 (step S
5), select data D1-D3 from random data RD1-RD3
(Step S6). These data D1 to D3 are converted to SP1 to SP3.
Let each correspond. The data D1 to D3 are identification information.
Displayed on any of the active lines on the display units 14a to 14g
It is also data for specifying identification information. For this reason,
In this operation example, the ball is hit into the starting winning opening 37a to 37c.
At the time of winning, one of the identification information display sections 14a to 14g
Of combination of identification information displayed on the effective line of
Will be done. 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 S
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. 7B 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 is connected to the identification information display
14a-14g set to issue a variable display stop signal
It is what is done. And after TM1 is set, SP1
SP3 is turned ON (step S13). SP1 to SP3
Gradually accelerated, and finally rotate at a constant speed
Is controlled as follows. When SP1 to SP3 are turned ON, each
Step counter for counting the number of steps (hereinafter, CT1 to C
T3) is started (step S14), and
The speaker 7 and the lamps 41a, 41 indicate that the display is being changed.
b, 42a, 42b, and 15a to 15f (step S1
Five). SP1 to SP3 are 96 steps (0 to 95;
Therefore, the feed step of 6 steps for one symbol)
When the top signal is given, it makes one rotation,
The drum position detectors 28a to 28c (SW1 to SW3)
A reset signal is issued to CT1 to CT3 every time a to 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 or not the processing has been completed (step S24), and the processing has been completed.
If it is determined that the power to SP1 is OFF (step
25), and notifies that the left drum has stopped (step S2).
6) Next, the deceleration pattern data corresponding to SP3 has been completed.
Is determined (step S27), and it is determined that the process has been completed.
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
Condition is satisfied, that is, three effective
"1" "3" "5" "7"
One of the six patterns "9" and "F"
It is determined whether or not it is displayed (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 condition is met, the possibility of a jackpot
The speaker 7 informs you that there is
The display 15a to 15f informs the user of that (step S32).
At this time, as shown in FIG.
Stop at "A '" or "B" and "B'" and hit big
If the possibility of a match is on more than one active line,
The expectation of the engineer can be enhanced. Also, jackpot
Sound or sound depending on the number of valid runs for which the possibility of
The notification by light may be made different. After step S32, the deceleration pattern corresponding to SP2
After it is determined whether or not the data has ended (step S3
3), the timer TM2 is set (step S34). this
Timer TM2 sets the drum after the end of the deceleration pattern data.
Is set to a time corresponding to three rotations. However
And when it is determined when TM2 ends (step S35)
In step S36, turn off the power to SP2 (step S36).
That the program 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
TM4 terminates the variable display operation of the identification information display sections 14a to 14g.
Notifying that the game has been completed
In order to clarify the separation from the next variable display operation,
For example, about 1 second is set. I
Thus, after TM4 is set, until TM4 ends
The speaker 7 is notified of the disconnection (step S4
0, 41), and then return to step S9. On the other hand, the selected data TD1 to D3 satisfy the jackpot condition.
If so, set the timer TM3 (step S
42). This time TM3 is a big hit
Is set to notify the user, for example, about 5
Seconds are set. And after TM3 is set
Tells the speaker that it is a big hit until TM3 ends.
And game effect lamps 41a and 41b, and frame lamps 42a and 42b.
And the effective lines are displayed on the line indicators 15a to 15f
(Steps S43 and S44). Then, the variable shown in FIG. 7C
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
8A is a time chart shown in FIG. 8A.
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,
Therefore, the sending step signal of 0 to 95 is sent to SP1 to S03.
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). But this
Signal generated when STSW is turned on during variable display of_Two, P_ThreeThere
Then, from the speaker 7, the mode "B"
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). In addition, data D3 corresponding to SP3 is "3", for example.
, 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
Pay attention to the identification information display sections 14a to 14g, especially the identification information table in the center
Concentrate on the indicator 14d to give the player a sense of expectation and play
It is designed to excite the interest of people. And late
Reset signal R after extension_TwoThe number of feed steps from
SP2 will stop when "12" is counted
But the second symbol of the middle drum is displayed on the left and right drums
If the symbol is the same as the jackpot that was played, the time TM3
During the period, no sound alert was made from speaker 7 in the form of "E".
The lamp 41a, 41b, 42a, 42b also emits a light signal "c".
Light notification is performed in the manner described above (corresponding to step S43). When the timer TM3 expires, the solenoid 46 is turned on.
The value of the continuable counter (hereinafter referred to as CT5)
Sound notification "F", which is open to "1", and light notification
Perform "d". Next, referring to FIG. 7C, the variable winning ball device at the time of the 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 (step S47), and "1"
0 '', that is, it is determined that this is the last release operation.
If so, the process proceeds to step S86 described below. On the other hand,
If it is determined that it is not a later opening operation, the solenoid
Turn on 46 (SOL) to open the open / close plate 32 (Step S4
8). When the opening / closing plate 32 is opened, first, the V winning flag is set.
Is set or not (step S49), and
If not, the open / close plate is being opened and the
Notification that the condition has not been established (step S50),
If it is set, the open / close plate is being opened and
The fact that the condition is satisfied is notified (step S51). This
The notification in the case of is performed by both sound and 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
In addition, "1" is added to the winning counter CT6 (step
Step S58), the winning is notified (step S59). And
It is determined whether the value of CT6 has become “10” (step S
60), if it becomes “10”, step S63 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 S61), it is determined whether TM5 has been completed.
(Step S62) If not completed, the step
Returning to step S49, steps S49 to S62 are repeated.
When the process has been 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 33
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 where the state should be terminated, and perform the subsequent operations.
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), announce that it is the last round (step 87), VSW
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
It is set (step S99). This timer TM8 is
Set a relatively long interval time,
For example, about 10 seconds is set. Then, TM8 is set
After that, you will be notified that an interval is being
(Step S100) Then, it is determined whether or not VSW is turned on.
(Step S101) If it is not turned on, the
Jump to step S105 and, if turned on, notify the winning
(Step S102). And whether the value of CT6 is "10"
It is determined whether or not it is (step S103).
Jumps to step S105, and if it is not "10", CT6
After adding “1” to (step S104), this time, CTSW
It is determined whether or not has been turned ON (step S105). CTSW is ON
If not, the process jumps to step S109 to be described later, and
If so, a prize is announced (step S106). Soshi
To determine whether the value of CT6 is “10” (step S
107) If "10", jump to step S109 and
If it is not “10”, add “1” to CT6 (
Step S108) Enter the values of CT5 and CT6 into the opening count display 17 and enter
Displayed on the prize quantity display 35 (step S109), and then TM
It is determined whether or not Step 8 has been completed (Step S110), and the processing ends.
If not, the process returns to step S100, and the
Steps S100 to S110 are repeated. Also, when it ends
Clear the values of CT5 and CT6 (step S111)
Returning to step S9 to end the hit state,
Repeat the work. Step S4 for the operation of the variable winning ball device 30 described above
FIG. 8B (see FIG. 8A)
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. STSW is turned on while the spacing plate 32 is open, and
No.P_Four, P_Five, P₆Is derived, the sound effect is
Not emitted from. In the case shown, the signal P₆Is
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, S94, S102, and S106). However, if VSW is ON
With the background sound and light,
From "F" and "d" to "H" and "e"
Notify the player that it has changed and the repetition condition has been met.
(Corresponding to steps S50 and S51). Ma
Also, when CT6 becomes "10" or TM5 times out
More interval time starts, but at interval
During operation (TM6, TM7), sound and light are "I"
(F) in steps S65, S79, and S83.
Correspondence). Also, the CT5 value drawn almost in the center of FIG. 8B
Is "10", that is, in the last round, SOL is ON
Then, in the same way, the sound and light are "J" and "g" respectively.
Looks like. (Corresponding to step 87) CT6 is "1
0 '' or TM5 time-up
A long interval time TM8 starts, but the interval
The sound and light are “K” during the operation of the
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 each timer TM1 expires,
SP1-SP3 is stopped based on data, SP2 is stopped
Then, notification of the loss is performed during timer TM4.
You. That is, the sound and light are "L" and "i" respectively.
It is done in the way. (Corresponding to steps S40 and S41). The embodiment has been described above.
The symbols displayed on the left and right drums
A jackpot on one of the active lines
If it is a symbol that is a big hit on other activated lines
May be displayed in such a case.
In that case, the expectation of a big hit will increase even more,
Can be very intensely attracted. 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 is stopped
This delay delays
Focus the attention of the engineer on the central identification information display section 14d,
Makes players excited and excited about the game
It 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
May be an identification information display section such as
May be combined. In addition, the number and
And if the number of active lines is at least two,
Is not limited to the embodiment, and the variable display
The variable display starts when the power is turned on, and is changed by the start prize
Variable start (in this case, change the brightness and speed
Announce the start) or start winning
It may be stopped. Also, a stop switch is provided
A stop command signal is issued by a player's operation.
It may be. The order of stopping the identification information display unit is not limited to the embodiment.
No. 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 at the prize-winning ball device 30 or all prize holes on the game board
After setting an upper limit on the total number of winning balls,
You may not set an upper limit on the number of winnings in opening
No. Furthermore, a predetermined number of prize balls and points can be
You may give it to a player directly. In the above embodiment, there is a possibility of a big hit
In addition, the speed of the variable display of the identification information
I made it slow, but I don't need to change the speed
Alternatively, it may be changed quickly. The display of the identification information display section that stopped first becomes a big hit.
Even if the conditions that can be satisfied are met, the remaining identification information table
Stop while delaying the indicator as in the above embodiment.
Control 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 identification information display section.
You may make it select at random at the time of a moving prize. 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 is apparent from the above description, the gaming machine with a variable display device according to the present invention is configured such that when a possibility that a specific combination is established on one of the plurality of activated lines is satisfied, the other is activated. Since the arrangement pattern of the identification information is configured so that a specific combination is likely to be established on at least one activated line, the expectation of the specific combination is further increased, and the interest of the player is extremely strongly attracted. Can be.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine as an example of a ball game machine, FIG. 2 is a schematic rear view of the pachinko gaming machine, and FIG.
FIG. 4 is a plan sectional view of the variable display device according to the embodiment, FIG. 4 is a front view of the variable display device, and FIG. 5 shows an array of identification information displayed on the surface of the rotating drum of the variable display device. FIG. 6 is a block diagram of a control circuit for controlling the game of the ball and ball game machine, FIGS. 7A to 7C are flow charts showing specific operations of the control circuit shown in FIG. 6, FIG. 8A and FIG.
FIG. 8B is a time chart similarly showing an example of a specific operation. 1. Pachinko game machine (ball game machine) 7. Speaker 13 Variable display device 14 (14a to 14g) Identification information display unit 15a to 15f Line display 30 Variable winning ball device 80 …… Microcomputer

Claims (2)

(57) [Claims] A variable display device provided with a plurality of identification information display sections capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information in a predetermined pattern, wherein the identification information displayed on the plurality of identification information display sections is In a gaming machine with a variable display device that generates a specific game state advantageous to a player when display results obtained by sequentially determining a specific combination, the identification information displayed on the plurality of identification information display units A plurality of activated lines that are the specific combination are set for the combination, and the identification information is set so that the possibility of the specific combination appears simultaneously on at least two or more activated lines of the plurality of activated lines. Constitute an array pattern and precede on said at least two or more valid lines than when there is no possibility of said specific combination on any of the valid lines A game machine with a variable display device, wherein the variable display device is drive-controlled such that the time until the display result is determined is longer when there is a possibility of the specific combination. 2. The variable according to claim 1, wherein said at least two or more valid lines are valid lines intersecting in an intersection, and identification information is finally determined in an identification information display portion at the intersection. Gaming machine with display device.