JP2829041B2 - Ball game machine - Google Patents

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION [Industrial applications]

According to the present invention, when a ball is hit at a predetermined specific winning opening among a plurality of winning openings, a specific game state is established and a second state disadvantageous to the player is changed to a first state advantageous to the player. A predetermined number of times the operation of repeating the first state in the predetermined mode based on the fact that the hit ball has again won the specific winning opening during the first state. The present invention relates to a ball game machine having a possible variable winning ball device.

[Prior art]

Conventionally, when a ball hits a predetermined specific winning opening out of a plurality of winning openings, a predetermined game state is established and a predetermined state is set from a second state disadvantageous to the player to a first state advantageous to the player. And the operation of repeating the first state in the predetermined mode can be performed a predetermined number of times based on the fact that the ball hits the specific winning opening again during the first state. As a ball game machine having a variable winning ball device, for example, when a ball hits a starting winning port provided on a game board, a pair of ball receiving members of the variable winning ball device opens and closes once or twice. When the hit ball received during the opening / closing operation wins a specific winning opening among a plurality of winning openings provided in the variable winning ball device, a specific gaming state (also referred to as a big hit state) is established and the ball receiving member is relatively moved. Opening and closing operation for a long period of time, accepting during that opening and closing operation When the hit ball wins the specific winning opening again, the above-described opening and closing operation for a relatively long period is repeated again, and such a repeating operation is performed a predetermined number of times (for example, 8 Times) what was done was offered to the market. In such a ball game machine, the specific winning opening among the plurality of winning openings is always constant, and the position changes even when the ball receiving member is opened and closed in the specific gaming state. It was not something.

[Problems to be solved by the invention]

For this reason, in order to enter the specific game state and hit the ball received by the ball receiving member to the fixed winning port where the position is fixed, there is a tendency that the hitting ball is limited to flowing down along a predetermined flow path, The hit ball deviating from the flow path tends to be hardly guided to the specific winning opening. For this reason, since it is possible to determine whether or not the specific game state is reached by the flow path of the ball immediately after being received by the ball receiving member, there is a problem that the excitement of the game is lacking. The present invention has been made in view of the above problems,
An object of the present invention is to provide a ball game machine capable of generating a specific game state even if there is a variation in a flow path of a hit ball in a variable winning ball device.

[Means for Solving the Problems]

In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, the ball game machine according to the present invention is disadvantageous to a player by being placed in a specific game state when a ball is hit at a predetermined specific winning opening among a plurality of winning openings. From the second state to the first state which is advantageous to the player in a predetermined mode, and the predetermined mode is based on the fact that the hit ball has again won the specific winning opening during the first state. In the ball game machine having a variable winning ball device capable of performing the operation of repeating the first state at a predetermined number of times, a predetermined condition predetermined during the first state of the variable winning ball device is satisfied. A specific winning opening changing means for changing a winning opening that functions as the specific winning opening in the plurality of winning openings to another winning opening in the first state in response to the specific winning opening; Specific prize changed by mouth changing means Repeating allowable operating control means for enabling the repetition of the first state in the predetermined manner by striking balls are finished in,
It is characterized by having.

[Action]

When the hit ball wins a predetermined special winning opening, the game enters a specific game state, and the variable winning ball device is a first game which is advantageous to the player.
, That is, a state in which it is easy to accept a hit ball in a predetermined manner. Then, during the operation in the first state, a predetermined condition (for example, the number of hit balls to the variable winning ball device, the number of times the ball receiving member is opened and closed, or the elapse of a predetermined time, etc.) When the changing factor satisfies a predetermined condition), the position of the specific winning opening is changed. Then, when a hit ball wins a winning opening which has become a new specific winning opening, the variable winning ball device repeats the first state in a predetermined mode again. That is, in the ball game machine according to the present invention, when the predetermined condition is satisfied in the first state, the position of the specific winning opening is changed in the middle of the first state. Even if there is a variation in the flow path of the hit ball that wins the game, the possibility of winning the specific winning opening and entering the specific game state becomes extremely high, so that the interest of the game can be excited.

【Example】

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
I will tell. First, based on FIG. 5 and FIG.
Such a ball game machine will be described. Figures 5 and 6
Indicates a pachinko game machine as an example of a ball game machine,
FIG. 5 is a front view thereof, and FIG. 6 is a schematic rear view thereof.
FIG. In FIG. 5, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is formed in a frame shape.
A door holding frame 3 is provided around the opening of the closed front frame 2,
Glass plates 4a and 4b (see FIG. 2) are stored on one side of holding frame 3.
Glass door frame 4 and front door plate 5 are pivotally attached to open and close freely.
It is. On the back of the front frame 2, there is a gaming board 10 and not shown.
Game board holding frame 22 (see Figure 6)
Is fixed. The front door plate 5 has a ball feed tray 6
Is attached. The hit ball supply tray 6 is a prize described later.
The prize balls discharged from the ball dispensing device 32 are stored and stored.
I will guide the pachinko ball to the hitting ball firing rail
It is configured as follows. In addition, the lower part on the upstream side of the hit ball supply tray 6
Speaker 7 is housed in the space of
ing. The speaker 7 is in a specific game state (to be described later).
Under the big hit state) or when starting
Prize-winning balls are generated at the prize openings 13a to 13c, the specific prize openings 68a to 68c, etc.
When you do, sound effects to enliven the atmosphere of the game
Is to happen. In the lower part of the front frame 2, a pachinko ball is placed on the play board 10.
The operation handle 8 that launches into the skill area 12 and the surplus prize ball
A surplus ball tray 9 for storing is attached. Also,
Under the front frame 2 so as to correspond to the operation handle 8
A hit ball launching device 36 is fixed to the rear surface of the part. From this hit ball
The launching device 36, as shown in FIG.
The ball motor 37 rotates at an angle, and the rotation of the ball motor 37
A striking rod 38 that reciprocates and swings to strike a ball, and the striking rod 38
The ball feeder of the ball feeder (not shown) engaged with the lower end of 38
And a ball-feeding sliding rod 39 for operating the above. On the surface of the gaming board 10, a hitting ball is guided to the game area 12.
Game area formation that divides ball guide rail 11a and game area 12
Rails 11b, numerous obstacle nails not shown, various winning balls
And the like are provided. To explain in more detail, the game board
The 10 gaming areas 12 have normal winning openings 46, 14a, 14b,
Prize mouths 13a to 13c, tulip-style winning openings 15a, 15b, windmills
(No code), variable input having a pair of ball receiving members 48a, 48b
Prize ball device 40, gaming effect lamps 17a, 17b, and out port 16
Etc. are respectively arranged. The ball hit into the gaming area 12 is the normal winning opening
46, 14a, 14b, and tulip-style winning openings 15a, 15b
Then, a predetermined number (for example,
For example, 13) prize balls are paid out. This
Of these normal winning ports, the winning port 46 is connected to the variable winning ball device 40.
Is provided. In addition, balls are hit in the starting winning openings 13a to 13c.
When a prize is won, a predetermined number of
As prize balls are paid out, the starting winning openings 13a to 13c are
Start winning ball detectors 21a to 21c, which will be described later, are provided in series.
In response to the detection output, the ball receiving member 48 of the variable winning ball device 40
Open and close a and 48b at relatively short time intervals
Has become. That is, a ball is hit into the central starting winning opening 13a.
By receiving the prize, the ball receiving members 48a and 48b open and close twice.
And the hit ball wins in the left and right starting winning openings 13b and 13c.
Thus, the ball receiving members 48a and 48b perform the opening and closing operation once.
Then, during this opening and closing operation, it is guided by the ball receiving members 48a and 48b.
The winning prize balls provided in the variable prize ball device 40 will be described later.
When the first specified winning opening 68a is won,
Hit state, the ball receiving members 48a, 48b relatively short time
Perform opening and closing operations 18 times, or 18 opening and closing operations
10 winning balls received in the variable winning ball device 40
Open / close operation until it is issued (hereinafter referred to as open / close cycle).
), And the lower portion of the variable winning ball device 40 during the 18 opening / closing operations.
Out of multiple winning openings formed in the section,
When a prize ball wins in the specified prize openings 68a to 68c,
I can repeat the opening and closing cycle described
I have. However, every time a ball hits the special winning opening 68a-68c
Immediately stops the open / close cycle and starts the next open / close cycle.
Repeat. In addition, the repetition of this opening and closing cycle
Must win the special winning openings 68a-68c.
It is limited to eight times. Also, when the big hit state, the gaming effect lamp 17a,
17b and frame lamps 18a to 18c provided on the upper part of the front frame 2.
18c flashes and informs the player to that effect
I have. The variable winning ball device 40 will be described later in detail.
explain. Did not enter any of the winning slots described above
The hit ball is provided at the bottom of the game area forming rail 11b
It is taken in out mouth 16. Next, as shown in FIG.
Will be described. In FIG. 6, the gaming board 10
It is detachably fixed to the game board holding frame 22 by the board
Have been. On the back of this game board 10, there are
The winning ball set cover body 19 is attached so as to cover the back
ing. The winning ball set cover body 19 includes the above winning ports.
A guide path is formed to distribute the winning balls to the left and right
I have. Below the winning ball set cover body 19, the starting prize
Start winning ball detectors 21a to 21c corresponding to the mouths 13a to 13c are provided.
The start winning ball detectors 21a to 21c are connected to the variable winning ball.
A signal for starting the opening and closing operation of the ball receiving members 48a and 48b of the device 40 is generated.
This is detected and sent to a control circuit described later. Also, enter
On the back of the prize ball set cover body 19, it is provided on the game board 10
Wiring from the various electrical devices described above is once connected
The relay terminal plate 20 is attached. On the other hand, the mechanism plate 24 is opened so as to cover the entire back surface of the game board 10.
It is provided so that it can be closed freely. This mechanism plate 24 includes, as shown in FIG.
Then, as shown by the dashed line, the winning ball is
A winning ball processing mechanism for processing is formed, and the rear side
A prize ball payout mechanism for paying out prize balls
You. The winning ball processing mechanism invites the winning ball collecting cover body 19 to the above.
The winning ball that is guided and falls to the left and right or the variable winning ball device 40
Prize-winning ball that wins the prize inside, and gathers to one side
The ball collecting gutter 25 and the winning balls collected by the collecting gutter 25
A winning ball processing device 26 for processing one by one;
Automatic rod (not shown)
To operate the prize ball dispensing device 32 to be described later.
It comprises a winning ball payout passage 27 and the like. Also, the front side of the mechanism plate 24
Guides out balls discharged from the out port 16.
Out ball payout passage 28 is also formed. On the other hand, the prize ball payout mechanism is supplemented by a supply mechanism (not shown).
A prize ball tank 29 for storing prize balls to be supplied, and the prize ball
The prize balls stored in the tank 29 are arranged in two rows and flow
An alignment gutter 30 to be lowered and a prize ball flowing down from the alignment gutter 30
Bending gutter 3 that changes the direction by 180 degrees and reduces the ball pressure
1 and a predetermined number (13) of prize balls from the bent gutter 31
Put in and a predetermined number of prize balls corresponding to one winning ball
Prize ball dispensing device 32 that pays out
The paid-out prize ball is passed through a prize ball discharge passage (not shown).
A communication port 33 for paying out to the hitting ball supply tray 6;
The surplus ball receiver is connected via a connection gutter 34 fixed to the back surface of the frame 2.
And a surplus ball passage (not shown) for dispensing to the plate 9.
You. In addition, a control circuit board is housed on the back surface of the mechanism plate 24.
The control board box 35 is removably mounted.
The operation of the variable winning ball device 40 and the like is controlled on the control circuit board.
A control circuit is configured. Next, a plurality of winning openings 68a to 68 including the first specific winning opening 68a.
Regarding the configuration of the variable winning ball device 40 in which c is formed, the first
This will be described with reference to FIGS. The variable winning ball device 40 is attached to the gaming board 10.
It has a mounting board 41, and in the center of the mounting board 41, a rectangular
Window opening 42 is formed, and a winning space
43 are formed. At the top of the window opening 42, a winning control section
44 is protruded, and an upper decorative plate 45 is provided in front of the prize controlling portion 44.
It is fixed and is the upper part of the winning regulation part 44, the upper decoration
The normal winning opening 46 is formed on the rear surface of the plate 45. Ma
In the center of the upper decorative plate 45, the opening / closing cycle described above is provided.
The number-of-continuations indicator 47 that reports the number of times the
A plurality are arranged so as to face the surface. A pair of ball receiving members 48 are provided at substantially the center left and right of the window opening 42.
a and 48b are pivotally supported so as to be freely opened and closed. This ball receiving member 48a, 4
8b are link members 49a, 49b (4
9b is not shown) and the ball receiving member is driven via the operating member 50.
The ball receiving member driving solenoid 51 is connected to the solenoid 51,
The ball receiving members 48a and 48b receive a ball in response to excitation and non-excitation.
Alternating between the open state to put in and the closed state that does not accept hit balls
To change. In addition, the ball receiving member drive
A return spring 52 is provided on the
The members 48a and 48b are biased to be in a closed state. The winning space 43 has a concave shape having a depth width also in the front-rear direction.
Ball rolling that divides the winning space 43 up and down
The plates 59a and 59b are lying down. Ball rolling plates 59a, 59b
The ball receiving member is provided so as to incline downward.
A winning ball guided by 48a, 48b, and a ball rolling plate 59
The winning ball on a, 59b rolls backwards and
A drop path in front of the rear wall of the space 43 and communicating downward.
It falls to 60a, 60b and falls to the lower ball rolling plate 63 described later,
Guided to one of a plurality of specific winning ports 68a to 68c described later.
It is supposed to be. In addition, it is led to ball rolling plates 59a and 59b.
The winning prize balls fall on both the prize space 43 and the falling paths 60a and 60b.
On both sides of the lower ball rolling plate 63
And the first specific prize in the center
The possibility of winning the mouth 68a is extremely small. At the center of the ball rolling plates 59a and 59b, an airplane design is attached.
A sorting device 53 is provided. This sorting equipment
The position 53 is such that the sorting member 54 in the nose portion is
It is configured to swing vertically. Sand
In addition, as shown in FIG.
Distributing member drive solenoid 58 is connected via members 56 and 57
The distribution member drive solenoid 58 is energized and de-energized.
It swings up and down in response to the magnetism. I
Thus, the sorting device 53 is controlled by the ball receiving members 48a and 48b.
Winning prize ball P ₁ Between the rotation angle of the ball receiving members 48a and 48b.
First to third specific winning openings 68a to 68c to be described later in a strange positional relationship
Drop toward. More specifically, the sorting member 54
Ball guided to ball receiving members 48a, 48b when swings downward
Is more likely to fall downward,
Any of the first to third specific winning openings 68a to 68c, especially
The possibility of winning the first specific winning opening 68a is increased. this
On the other hand, if the distribution member 54 is at the position
In most cases, most hit balls roll from the ball receiving members 48a and 48b.
It is guided to the plates 59a, 59b and falls on the falling paths 60a, 60b, or
Or a small amount of hit ball flows down from ball receiving members 48a and 48b and swings.
It collides with the side surface of the dividing member 54 and is repelled left and right,
Guiding to the second specific winning opening 68b or the third specific winning opening 68c
It is more likely to be done. Therefore, the distribution member drive
The moving solenoid 58 is driven to swing the distributing member 54
The swinging of the distribution member 54 is more
There is a higher possibility of winning the first specific winning opening 68a than when there is no
Get higher. A rear plate 61 is provided below the sorting device 53.
The rear plate 61 is provided so as to protrude toward
Wins during one open / close cycle
A winning number display 62 for displaying the number of winning balls is provided. The winning ball guided by the ball receiving members 48a, 48b
Then, the ball rolling plate 59a, 59b rolls rearward on the
The winning balls falling from 0a and 60b are tilted forward from behind.
It is received by the slanting lower ball rolling plate 63 and invited forward.
Be led. And, in front of the lower ball rolling plate 63,
Prize-winning balls surrounding the lower side edges and lower edge of the window opening 42
A receiving frame 65 is protruded, and a lower decorative plate is provided in front of the winning ball receiving frame 65.
67 are attached. Then, in this winning ball receiving frame 65
Has a plurality of winning openings formed by the partition member 66.
You. In other words, the first specific
The winning opening 68a has a second specific winning opening 68b on both left and right sides thereof.
Third specific winning openings 68c are respectively formed. Soshi
The winning ball that has won the first specific winning opening 68a is the first specific winning opening 68a.
First specific winning ball detector 6 provided integrally with the winning opening 68a
9a, the second specific winning opening 68b, the third specific winning
The winning balls that have won the prize port 68c are the respective prize ports 68b and 68c.
Second special winning ball detector 69b,
It is detected by the special winning ball detector 69c
You. In addition, the above three specific winning ball detectors 69a to 69c
Is used to count the number of winning balls that have won the variable winning ball device 40.
It also serves as a counting detector for measurement. By the way, the plurality of specific winning ports 68a to 68c and
The related specific winning ball detectors 69a to 69c are the main components of this embodiment.
It functions as follows. That is,
When the winning prize openings 13a to 13c are won, the ball receiving members 48a and 48b
It opens and closes twice or once.
The ball hitting the area 12 is received by the ball receiving members 48a and 48b.
The accepted winning prize ball is the first specific winning opening
When the first specific winning ball detector 69a is turned on after winning the 68a
, A big hit state occurs as described above. And this
The first of the ball receiving members 48a, 48b activated by the big hit state
Winning ball accepted in the state (18 opening and closing operations)
The second specific prize port 68b other than the first specific prize port 68a and the third specific prize port 68b
A predetermined number (5 in this embodiment) is inserted into the special winning opening 68c.
When a prize is awarded, the first specific prize port 68a becomes a specific prize port.
Noh is canceled, and the second special winning opening 68b is specified instead.
It is changed to have a function as a prize mouth. And
Further, a predetermined number of winning openings 68a and 68c other than the second specific winning opening 68b are provided.
(3 in this embodiment) When a prize is won, the second specific winning opening
The function as a special winning opening of 68b has been eliminated, instead
The third specific winning opening 68c has a function as a specific winning opening.
To be changed. Before each change,
A shot ball wins the winning opening that has the function of a fixed winning opening
At that point, the opening and closing cycle ends, and from the beginning again
The opening and closing cycle will be repeated. In this case,
At the beginning of the cycle, a specific prize in the previous opening and closing cycle
Regardless of the winning opening, the first specific winning opening 68a is always
Has a function as a specific winning opening. As described above, in this embodiment, the ball receiving members 48a,
48b generates a predetermined number of winning balls during the first state
In the middle of the first state, the positions of the specific winning openings 68a to 68c
Since the placement is changed, the ball that wins the variable winning ball device 40
Even if there is a variation in the flow path, enter the special winning openings 68a to 68c
Because of the possibility of award, the possibility of a jackpot situation is extremely high
To raise the interest of the game
Can be. The plurality of features are provided on the front surface of the lower ball rolling plate 63.
Specific prizes to correspond to each of the fixed prize openings 68a to 68c
Mouth indicators 64a to 64c are provided and function as specific winning openings
Has a corresponding special winning opening indicator 64a-6
4c lights up to let the player know the specific winning opening at that time
To inform you. Also, when the special winning opening has moved
Different sound effects generated by the speaker 7
The notification may be made to the player. In addition, variable winning balls
The device 40 has an illuminated state during the period of the big hit state,
Or a game effect lamp 70 that flashes and notifies you
It is provided in the substrate 41 and the winning space 43. Control operation of pachinko gaming machine 1 configured as above
Will be described with reference to FIGS. 3 and 4. FIG. First,
The control of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG.
I do. FIG. 3 is stored in the control board box 35.
FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a control circuit formed on a control board.
You. In the figure, the control circuit is a microcontroller
Includes computer 71. The microcomputer 71
For example, it consists of several chips of LSI, among which
MPU72 that can execute control operation in a predetermined procedure
ROM 73 for storing the operation program data of the MPU 72,
RAM 74 that can write and read necessary data
Including. Further, the microcomputer 71 receives the input signal.
The input circuit 75 that supplies input data to the MPU 72 and the MPU 72
And an output circuit 76 for receiving the output data and outputting the data to the outside.
Contains. Then, the MPU 72 executes the program stored in the ROM 73.
Input of each control signal described below according to the
In response to the force, the control signal to the variable winning ball device 40 etc.
give. The following signals are input to the microcomputer 71 as input signals.
Such a signal is given. First of all, the starting winning openings 13a to 13c
Starting winning ball detectors 21a to 21c provided correspondingly
(Hereinafter referred to as INSW) detection signal is supplied to a detection circuit 77.
The microcomputer 71 sends a start winning ball detection signal to the microcomputer 71.
Given. First specified winning ball detector 69a to third specified
It is detected by the winning ball detector 69c (hereinafter referred to as VSW1-3)
The detected signal is supplied to a detection circuit 78 for judging a big hit state.
A signal or a repetition signal is given to the microcomputer 71.
available. In addition, the first specific winning ball detector 69a to the third specific winning ball detector
The detection signal detected by the winning ball detector 69c is the winning ball counting.
Has the function as a signal, and if there are those detection signals
At this time, the microcomputer 71
Provide the drive signal and define the switching cycle
To control. The microcomputer 71 has the following circuits and devices.
To the control signal. First, the variable input via the drive circuit 79
Ball receiving member drive for opening and closing the ball receiving members 48a, 49b of the prize ball device 40
Distributing to drive solenoid 51 and distributing device 53
A drive signal is given to the member drive solenoid 58. control
Through the circuit 80, the special winning opening indicators 64a to 64c (hereinafter referred to as V
Control signals for lighting the lamps 1 to 3).
You. Through the control circuit 81, the continuation number display 47 and a prize
A control signal for lighting the number indicator 62 is given. System
Through the control circuit 82, the play provided corresponding to the big hit condition
Game effect lamps 17a, 17b, and frame lamps 18a-18c, game effect
For turning on or off the fruit lamp 70 respectively
Give your signal. Generates sound effects via drive circuit 83
A control signal is given to the speaker 7. Note that each of the above configurations
A predetermined DC voltage is supplied to the circuit from a power supply circuit (not shown).
Be paid. Next, the flow of FIG.
This will be described with reference to the drawings. First, when the power is turned on, V
The reception flag 1 is set (step S1), thereby
V lamp 1 is turned on (step S2), and
Steps 2 and 3 are turned off (step S3). This is a play
Before the start of the trick or before the opening and closing cycle,
The first special winning opening 68a at the center functions as a special winning opening
This is a process performed to determine Then, the game is started and the ball is started The winning opening 13a ~ 1
It is determined whether or not INSW has been turned on by winning one of 3c.
(Step S4) If not turned on, INSW is turned on
Do not proceed to the next step. Also, when INSW is turned ON
In this case, the corresponding opening / closing processing is performed (step
S5). In this opening and closing process, the central opening winning opening 13a
When the corresponding INSW is turned ON, two opening and closing operations are performed.
INSW corresponding to the start winning prize holes 13b and 13c on the left and right
In such a case, one opening / closing operation is performed. And above
The ball received by the ball receiving members 48a and 48b during the opening / closing operation as described above.
Whether the ball turned on VSW1 corresponding to the first specific winning opening 68a
Is determined (step S6). VSW1 reception
A predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds) ends as
(Step S7). The end of VSW1 reception
If VSW1 does not turn on by the end of the
Return to step S4 and wait for the starting prize. On the other hand, if VSW1 is turned on, it will be in a big hit state,
First, V continuation to count the number of repetitions of the open / close cycle
"1" is added to the counter value (step S8), and
Thereafter, the opening and closing processing of the ball receiving members 48a and 48b is started 18 times.
(Step S9). Then, the opening and closing processing of 18 times is started.
Whether the value of the V continuation counter is "8",
It is determined whether or not it is the last open / close cycle.
Step S10), determined to be the last open / close cycle
If so, the process proceeds to step S50 described below. Also the last
If it is determined that it is not the opening and closing cycle, V reception
It is determined whether the flag 1 is set (step
Step S11). This is because the first special winning opening 68a at the center
What determines whether or not it has a function as a prize mouth
When it is determined that the V reception flag 1 is set
In this case, the first specific winning opening 68a functions as a specific winning opening.
It means that it has. Therefore, V reception flag 1
Is set to the first specific winning opening 68a.
It is determined whether the corresponding VSW1 has been turned on (step S1).
2) If ON, the open / close cycle is immediately terminated
Prize winning in the variable prize ball device 40
Clear the value of the 10-count counter that counts the number of balls.
Step S13) Then, returning to the step S8,
Perform the operation. On the other hand, VSW1 is not turned on in step S12.
Is determined, the second specific winning opening 68b and the third special winning
It is determined whether VSW2 and 3 corresponding to the fixed winning opening 68c have been turned ON.
It is separated (step S14). In this case, VSW2 and 3 are
A counting system for counting the number of hit balls that have won the variable winning ball device 40.
It serves only as a switch and checks whether the repetition condition is satisfied.
Function to give out, in other words, function as a specific winning opening
Does not fulfill. When VSW2 and 3 are turned on
In this case, the value of the 10-counter is incremented by "1"
(Step S15). Also added as above
Later, or if VSW2 and 3 are not ON, 10
It is determined whether or not the value of the count counter is "5".
(Step S16). This occurs during the opening and closing cycle.
When the number of prize balls becomes "5", the function of the specific winning opening
The condition for changing to the second specific winning opening 68b on the left side is satisfied
To determine whether or not it has yet to reach "5"
In this case, the process proceeds to step S21 described below. Meanwhile, winning balls
If it is determined that the number has reached “5”, the V reception
After resetting the lag 1 (step S17), the V reception flag
2 is set (step S18), thereby setting the V lamp
2 is turned on (step S19), and V lamp 1 and
And 3 are turned off (step S20). This is the opening and closing size
Predetermined conditions (five prize balls generated) in the middle of the circle
The second specified on the left side from the first specified winning opening 68a in the center
The function as a special winning opening has been changed to the winning opening 68b
Means By the way, the regulation of the opening and closing cycle is based on the ball receiving members 48a, 48b.
One of the 18 opening and closing movements and 10 winning balls
Depending on other factors of occurrence, this example
In, the specific winning opening varies depending on the number of winning balls
Processing that is performed depending on the number of winnings generated
The number of winning balls in one opening and closing cycle is 0
Up to five, from step S11 to step S20, from 6 to
Steps S29 to S41 to be described later,
Up to 10 are set in steps S42 to S49 described later.
Perform processing. Therefore, regardless of the number of winning balls generated
The 18 opening / closing operations must be constantly monitored
In step S21, whether the opening / closing processing has been completed 18 times
It is determined whether or not it is. If the opening / closing process has not been completed 18 times
In this case, the process returns to step S11 and the subsequent processes are repeated.
You. Also, if it is determined that the opening / closing process has been completed 18 times
After the value of the 10-counter is cleared,
S22), a prize was won just before the 18 times of opening and closing processing was completed
VSW in which the hit ball is valid, in other words, a specific winning opening
Whether the VSW with the function as ON is turned on when receiving the VSW
(Steps S23 and S23)
twenty four). And it is effective until the VSW reception ends.
If it is determined that the current VSW has turned on,
Returning to step S8 to shift to the cycle,
Repeat the process. In this case, upon returning to step S8,
Depending on the type of VSW enabled,
After performing the same processing as steps S32 to S35,
Need to return to step S8. Also, the VSW reception was terminated without turning on the valid VSW
In that case, it means that the jackpot condition has ended,
First, the value of the V continuation counter is cleared (step S2
5) Then, whether the V reception flag 1 is set
Is determined (step S26), and if set,
Returning to step S4, if not set, the V
It is determined whether the attachment flag 2 is set or not (step
Step S27) If set, reset the V reception flag 2
After setting (step S28),
If not, the process returns to the first step S1. This step
The processing from step S26 to step S28 is performed after the big hit state ends.
Makes the first specific winning opening 68a function as a specific winning opening
It is processing for. By the way, as described above, in one open / close cycle,
If the number of winning balls exceeds “5”, step S29
To Step S41 are performed. I will explain this
Then, in step S11, the V reception flag 1 is reset.
If it is determined that the flag has not been set, the V reception flag
It is determined whether or not 2 is set (step S2
9). V reception flag 2 is set
Is the left side as described in step S18.
2. The special winning opening 68b has a function as a special winning opening.
V reception flag 2 is set.
VSW2 corresponding to the second specific winning opening 68b is ON
It is determined whether or not VSW2 has been turned on (step S30).
10 counts to stop the open / close cycle immediately
Clears the counter value (step S31) and simultaneously
Resets the V reception flag 2 (step S3
2) Set V reception flag 1 (step S33), and
To turn on the V lamp 1 (step S34)
Then, the V lamps 2 and 3 are turned off (step S35).
This means that in the next opening and closing cycle,
It is done to make the prize mouth 68a function as a special winning opening
This is the process to be performed. Then, after the above processing is completed, the next
The process returns to step S8 to shift to the opening / closing cycle. In step S30, VSW2 is not ON.
If it is determined that the first specific winning opening 68a and the third specific winning opening 68a
It is determined whether or not VSW1 and VSW3 corresponding to the special winning opening 68c are turned on.
It is determined (step S36). In this case, VSW1 and 3
Is the ball hitting the variable prize ball device 40 in the same manner as described above.
Only serves as a counting switch for counting the number of
A function for detecting the satisfaction of the repetition condition, in other words,
It does not function as a fixed winning opening. Then
When VSW1 and 3 are turned on, the value of the 10 count counter
Is added by "1" (step S37). Also,
After the addition, or when VSW1 and 3 are turned on
If not, the value of the 10-counter is "8".
Is determined (step S38). This is opening and closing
If the number of winning balls reaches “8” in the middle of the cycle,
Change the function of the special winning opening to the third special winning opening 68c on the right
To determine whether the conditions for
If it does not reach “8”, proceed to step S21.
No. On the other hand, if it is determined that the number of winning balls has reached "8",
In this case, after resetting the V reception flag 2 (step S3
9) Turn on the V lamp 3 (step S40), and
The lamps 1 and 2 are turned off (step S41). this
Is a predetermined condition (8 prize balls) in the middle of the opening and closing cycle.
Occurrence), the right from the second specific winning opening 68b on the left
The function as the special winning port changes to the third specific winning port 68c on the side
It has been changed. And the specific winning opening has been changed
After that, the process proceeds to step S21. On the other hand, the number of winning balls in one opening / closing cycle is “8”
When the number exceeds the number, the processing of steps S42 to S49 is performed.
Is performed. This will be described in step S2.
At 9, it is determined that V reception flag 2 is not set.
In the event of being separated, the third special winning opening 68c on the right
Means that it is functioning as a prize port,
It is determined whether or not VSW3 corresponding to the specific winning opening 68c has been turned ON.
(Step S42), if VSW3 is turned ON, it is opened immediately.
Clear the value of the 10-count counter to stop the closed cycle.
(Step S43), and sets the V reception flag 1 (step S43).
Step S44) Then, to move to the next opening / closing cycle
The process returns to step S8. When returning to step S8,
Exactly through the processing of step S34 and step S35
It is necessary to return to step S8. On the other hand, if it is determined that VSW3 is not ON,
VSW1 corresponding to the first specific winning opening 68a and the second specific winning opening 68b
And 2 are turned on (step S45).
In this case, VSW1 and VSW2 are variable winning balls as described above.
A counting switch that counts the number of hit balls that win the device 40
Only to detect the fulfillment of the repetition condition.
Function, in other words, function as a specific winning opening
is not. However, when VSW1 and VSW2 are turned ON, 10
The value of the count counter is incremented by "1" (step S4
6). After the addition as described above,
If VSW1 and VSW2 are not ON,
It is determined whether the value of the counter is "10" (step
S47). If not “10”, proceed to step S21.
The processing in the open / close cycle was performed, and it became "10".
If you want to finish the jackpot state, 10 count counter
Is cleared (step S48), and the value of the V continuation counter is cleared.
Is cleared (step S49), and then the first step S1
And the subsequent processing is repeated. On the other hand, in step S10, the V
It is determined that the value is "8", and in the last opening / closing cycle
In some cases, the last round will not continue anymore
So, all VSW1 ~ 3 are detection switches for counting
Act. Therefore, first, whether or not VSW1-3 are turned on
Is determined (step S50).
"1" is added to the value of the count counter (step S5).
1) After that, the value of the 10 count counter is "10"
Is determined (step S52), if not “10”
It is determined whether the opening / closing process has been completed 18 times
(Step S53). Then, 18 times of opening and closing process are completed
If not, the process returns to step S50, and returns to step S50.
The process from 50 to step S53 is repeated. Further, the step S
In 52, it is determined that the value of the 10-counter is "10".
If separated, or opened and closed 18 times in step S53
If it is determined that the process has been completed, the process proceeds to step S4.
And the subsequent processing is repeated. Above, the cracks according to the embodiment
The gaming operation of the pachinko machine 1 has been described.
According to the embodiment, a large hit state is established and the opening and closing
Cycle, but with each opening and closing cycle
The predetermined number of winning balls that have won the variable winning ball device 40
(5 and 8), the opening and closing cycle
The function as the specific winning opening is the first specific winning opening 68a even on the way.
Sequentially from the second specific winning opening 68b to the third specific winning opening 68c
The variable winning ball device 40
The winning space 43 of the winning ball received by the members 48a and 48b
Even if there is variation in the flow path in the
However, there is a possibility that a special winning opening may be won.
There is a feeling of expectation that it will be in a state of
it can. In the above-described embodiment, the specific winning opening is moved.
Variable input during one open / close cycle.
Based on the number of winning balls accepted by the prize ball device 40
However, depending on the number of times the ball receiving members 48a and 48b are opened and closed,
Is also good. For example, from 1 to 8 times, the first specific winning opening 68
a, 9 times to 13 times, 2nd special winning opening 68b, 14 times to
Until the 18th, the third special winning opening 68c is a specific winning opening
What is necessary is just to make it function as. One opening and closing
The specific winning opening moves in the elapsed time of the cycle
Is also good. For example, it takes 30 seconds for 18 open / close operations to expire.
In short, until the 12 seconds elapse, the first specific winning opening 68a
Until 20 seconds have elapsed, the second specific winning opening 68b is pressed for 30 seconds
Until the expiration, the third special winning opening 68c will be
What is necessary is just to make it function as a prize mouth. In addition, in the above embodiment, the special winning opening is changed.
Although the winning opening is shown to move, another example of the change is
Thus, the number of specific winning ports may be increased. For example,
Until the first predetermined condition is satisfied, the first specific winning opening 68a
It has a function as an injury specific winning opening, and the first predetermined condition is
When established, the first specific winning opening 68a and the second specific winning opening 68b
Function as a special winning opening, and the following predetermined conditions are satisfied.
The second specific winning opening 68b and the third specific winning opening 68c
You may function as a fixed winning opening. Further, in the embodiment described above, the ball receiving of the variable winning ball device 40 is performed.
Although the members 48a and 48b are shown as being openable and closable,
It slides in the lateral direction, or in the front-back direction with respect to the game board 10.
It may be opened and closed, and the variable winning ball device 40
If the number of winning ports provided in the
The number can be any number.

【The invention's effect】

As is apparent from the above description, the ball game machine according to the present invention can be specified in the middle of the first state by the variable winning ball device satisfying a predetermined condition during the first state. Since the position of the winning opening is configured to be changed, even if there is variation in the flow path of the hit ball that has won the variable winning ball device, there is a possibility that the specific winning opening will be won and a specific gaming state will be achieved. It becomes extremely high, which can excite the interest of the game.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a front view of a variable winning ball device according to an embodiment,
The figure is a longitudinal sectional view of the variable winning ball device, FIG. 3 is a block diagram of a control circuit for controlling the operation of a game including the variable winning ball device, FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing the operation of the control circuit, FIG. 5 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine as an example of a ball game machine to which the variable winning ball device is applied, and FIG. 6 is a schematic rear view of the pachinko gaming machine. 1 ... Pachinko gaming machine (ball game machine) 40 ... Variable winning ball device 68a-68c ... Specific winning opening (a plurality of winning openings) 71 ... Microcomputer (specific winning opening changing means, repetitive operation allowable control means) including)

Claims (1)

(57) [Claims] A first game which is advantageous to a player from a second state which is disadvantageous to the player due to a specific game state when a hit ball wins at a predetermined specific winning opening out of a plurality of winning openings. Performing a predetermined number of times of changing the state in a predetermined manner and repeating the first state in the predetermined state based on the fact that a hit ball has again won the specific winning opening during the first state. A ball game machine having a variable prize ball device capable of performing the above, wherein the identification at the plurality of prize holes is performed in response to a predetermined condition being satisfied during a first state of the variable prize ball device. A special winning opening changing means for moving and changing a winning opening that functions as a winning opening to another winning opening during the first state; and hitting a specific winning opening moved and changed by the specific winning opening changing device. When the ball wins, the predetermined The first in the modal 1
And a repetition operation permissible control means for enabling repetition of the state described above.