JP2865190B2 - Ball game machine - Google Patents

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DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION [0001] BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to a pachinko game machine and a carp.
For more information on ball game machines represented by
A ball game machine that plays a game by hitting a ball into the game area
About. [0002] 2. Description of the Related Art This type of ball game machine has been
What is commonly known, for example, for players
The first state that is advantageous to the player and the first state that is disadvantageous to the player
A variable prize ball device that can be changed to state 2 is installed in the game area.
The ball hit in the game area enters the starting prize area.
Based on the winning, the variable prize ball device is set to the first game price.
The first state is controlled in such a manner that a value can be given,
When the ball that entered the prize ball device wins the specific prize area
If the variable winning ball device is larger than the first game value,
Controlled to the first state in a manner in which the second game value can be given
And the second game value can be granted.
In the variable winning prize ball device which is in the first state in an efficient manner,
When the hit ball enters the specific prize area and repeats
Is established, the variable winning ball device repeats the first state again.
Some were configured to be continuously controlled. [0003] In this conventional ball and ball game machine,
Means that the number of repetition continuation control of the variable winning ball device is a predetermined number
If the number is reached, the repetition continuation control is performed further.
There was no control. Further, the variable winning ball device is switched to the second state.
The ball that entered the variable prize ball device just before
Flow down to the specific prize area and win the specific prize area
At that point, the variable prize ball device is already in the second state
In some rare cases, it may happen later.
If you hit the ball in a specific prize area,
Regardless, it is ignored and the continuous control is not repeated
If so, there would be no inconvenience that would give the player dissatisfaction
You. Therefore, in the conventional ball game machine, the variable winning ball
Even if the device is in the second state, the specific prize is kept for a predetermined period of time.
Receiving a ball shot in the area as valid is repeated and repeated
Perform admission control to consider that the condition is satisfied
Was. [0005] On the other hand, a conventional ball game
Machine, the number of repeated continuous control
When the specified number of times has been reached, the control to continue
Due to the control not to perform, for example,
A count means for counting the number of executions of the continuation control is provided,
The variable prize ball device repeats continuous control and the variable prize ball
At the same time when the apparatus is in the second state, the number counting means is cleared.
Reset and reset to make it possible to count again from the first time
Was. As a result, the number of repetition continuation controls
Repeated continuation control can be completed without reaching the specified number of times.
When the variable winning ball device is switched to the second state, the variable
When a ball that has entered the prize ball device wins a specific prize area
In this case, the reception control is performed and the
The winning ball is accepted as valid and the variable winning ball
The device is again controlled to the first state. But at that time
Since the number counting means has already been initialized,
It becomes a state where the number of repetition continuation control is counted again from the first time.
And the continuous continuation control is executed again from the first
The disadvantage is that the amusement park suffers unexpected disadvantages.
Occurs. The present invention has been conceived in view of such circumstances.
The purpose is to use the variable continuation ball system
The unforeseen increase in the number of executions
To provide a ball-and-game machine capable of preventing profits
It is. [0008] SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention provides a game ball for playing a ball.
A ball-and-game machine where a game is played by driving
Start winning prize area that is provided in the recording game area and can hit balls
Provided in the game area, which is advantageous for the player.
The first state and the second state disadvantageous to the player
A variable winning ball device that can be changed to
A specific prize area provided at a predetermined location and the starting prize area;
When a ball is hit in the area, the variable winning ball device is moved to the first position.
Control to the first state in a manner in which the game value of
The ball that entered the variable prize ball device entered the specific prize area.
When a prize is won, the variable prize ball device is placed in the first game
In a mode in which a second game value larger than the value can be given,
Control to the second state and then to the second state, the second game
The first state in a state in which a value can be given;
The ball hitting into the special winning ball device enters the specific winning area.
When the prize and the repetition condition are satisfied, the variable winning ball
Control means capable of repeatedly and continuously controlling the position again to the first state;
And the control means includes a repetitive connection of the variable winning ball device.
When the number of continuous control times reaches a predetermined number,
Iterative control that regulates so as not to perform return continuation control
Continuation control restricting means and the variable prize ball device in the second state.
A prize ball hitting the specific prize area for a predetermined period after
Was accepted as valid and the repetition condition was satisfied
Repetition condition satisfaction reception control means to be regarded as
The prize ball device is in the second state and the predetermined period has elapsed.
In this case, the repetition continuation control restricting means is initialized.
Regulation initialization means. [0009] According to the present invention, the starting input provided in the game area is provided.
When a ball is hit in the prize area, the variable winning ball device
The first state is controlled in such a manner that a game value can be given,
The ball that entered the variable prize ball device enters the specific prize area.
When a prize is won, the variable prize ball device sets the second game value
The second state after being controlled to the first state in an assignable manner
become. And in a mode where the second game value can be given
A hit into the variable winning ball device in the first state.
The ball won the specific prize area and the repetition condition was satisfied
In such a case, the variable prize ball device continues to repeat the first state again.
Control becomes possible. Further, the function of the repetition continuation control restricting means
The number of repetition continuation control of the variable winning ball device is
When the number of times has reached
It is regulated and controlled so as not to be affected. Also, the repetition condition is satisfied
By the operation of the reception control means, the variable winning ball device is
Hitting the specific prize area for a predetermined period even after
If the winning of the ball is accepted as valid,
The case is considered to be satisfied. In addition, regulatory initialization
By the action of the step, the variable winning ball device enters the second state
When the predetermined period or more has elapsed, the repetition continuation control
The regulating means is initialized. [0011] BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG.
This will be described in detail. FIG. 1 shows a snap-in as an example of a ball and ball game machine.
FIG. 1 is an overall front view showing a co-gaming machine 10. The gaming board 12 of the pachinko gaming machine 10 has
And the variable winning ball device 14 is provided in the center of
In the lower part, start winning areas 16a, 16b, 18 are provided.
Each is arranged. Also, on the left and right, the starting prize
Visualization of pachinko ball winning in areas 16a, 16b, 18
Notification means (side lamps) 20
Have been killed. The outer frame is also provided with a notification means (frame
Lamp) 22 is provided. Further, in FIG.
Listening to a pachinko ball starting prize
It is an example of a notifying means for audibly notifying. FIG. 2 is a partial internal structure of the pachinko gaming machine 10.
It is a rear view which shows a structure. Starting winning areas 16a, 16b,
Pachinko balls that won one of the 18
The starting prize area provided in the prize area
As an example, a start winning ball detection switch 1 (26a),
(26b) or start winning ball detection switch 2 (28)
Is detected. Then, the starting winning ball detection switch 1 (26
a), (26b) detection output or start winning ball detection switch
Switch 2 (28), the variable prize ball device 14
Movable wing pieces 40a and 40b (see FIGS. 3 and 4)
It is controlled to open and close once or twice, respectively. That
A pachinko ball wins in the variable winning ball device 14 during opening and closing
If it is detected by the 10-count detection switch 32
You. Also, it is provided below the variable winning ball device 14.
Specific winning area (V pocket) 5 among a plurality of winning areas
The pachinko ball that wins the prize at 0 (see FIG. 3) is in the specific prize area.
Specific winning ball detection switch as an example of winning ball detecting means
(V detection switch) 30. FIG. 3 and FIG.
4 will be described. First, as shown in FIG.
The prize ball device 14 includes movable wing pieces 40a, 40b that can be opened and closed.
Is provided, and normally, as shown in FIG.
Certain movable wing pieces 40a and 40b win pachinko ball starting prize
As a result, it is opened and closed as shown in FIG. this
Pachi that has won the variable prize ball device 14 during the open / close state
Nko ball first rolls on upper ball rolling parts 44a, 44b
The falling direction changes, and then the lower ball rolling provided below
After falling on the moving part 46 and rolling, the general winning area 48
b, 48b and specific winning area (V pocket) 50
Win some prize. These prize areas are divided into prize area partition walls.
It is partitioned by 54a, 54b. Specific winning area
(V pocket) Pachinko balls that won 50 are specific winning balls
The detection switch (V detection switch) 30 (see FIG. 2)
Detected by the specific winning ball detection switch 30.
Based on the output power, the movable wing pieces 40a and 40b
A big hit state is opened and closed 18 times. In the drawing, reference numerals 62a to 62j denote winning prizes.
The number display LED, the 10 cows in a big hit state
Variable prize ball based on the detection output of the
Displaying the number of winning pachinko balls in the device 14
It is. Also, 60a to 60h indicate the continuation number display L
ED, and the movable wing pieces 40a, 40b are up to 18 times
During the control of the big hit state to open and close,
New jackpot control based on pachinko ball winning
The number of continuations to be continued is displayed. Also
Reference numeral 42 denotes an obstacle member, in which the movable wing pieces 40a and 40b are half open.
The pachinko ball that was won when the player was
To the winning areas 50, 48a, 48b
And hit the pachinko ball once
It is for changing the downward direction. In the figure, 36
Is a normal winning opening, and 38a and 38b are the winning opening 3
6 is a winning ball guiding gutter for guiding a pachinko ball to 6.
Reference numeral 56 denotes an upper front decoration plate. 52 is a specific winning area
It is a guiding gutter, and a pachinko ball is displayed in a specific winning area (V pocket
G) for guiding to 50 (see FIG. 4). Next, the driving of the movable blade pieces 40a, 40b
The means will be described with reference to FIG. Variable winning ball device 14
Behind the solenoid 6 as an example of an electric drive source
4 is provided, and a plunger of the solenoid 64 is provided.
(Not shown) at the center of the operating member 66 extending left and right.
Are linked. And at both ends of the operating member 66,
The link members 68b (68a are not visible in the drawing) are connected.
Of the pair of left and right link members 68a, 68b.
The rotating shafts of the movable wing pieces 40a and 40b are attached to one end, respectively.
Have been killed. And, the driving force of the solenoid 64
The operating member 66 reciprocates up and down, and the operating member 6
The link members 68a, 68
b so that the movable wing pieces 40a and 40b are driven
It is configured. In the drawing, 58 is a lower front decorative plate.
In FIG. 3, the upper and lower front decorative plates 58 are removed for convenience of explanation.
The state shown is shown. The electric drive source and
Therefore, a motor may be used instead of the solenoid 64.
No. Next, the configuration of the entire control circuit of the pachinko gaming machine
Will be described based on the block diagram shown in FIG. The control circuit includes a microcontroller as a control center.
Pewter 70. The microcomputer 70 comprises:
Controls the overall operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10 as described below
It has a function to do. The microcomputer 70
For example, it is composed of several chips of LSI.
CPU 7 capable of executing a control operation in a predetermined procedure
ROM 7 for storing an operation program of CPU 74
6 and a RAM 78 capable of writing and reading necessary data.
It is included. Further, communication between the CPU 74 and an external circuit is performed.
The input / output interface 72 for ensuring consistency of signals
Is provided. In this embodiment, the ROM 76 stores
Rewriting the contents, that is, if necessary
The program for the CPU 74 stored in the
Can be used by the programmable ROM 76
Have been. Then, the CPU 74 stores the information in the ROM 76.
In accordance with the program provided and each system described below
In response to the input of the control signal, the variable winning ball device 14 and the like
Is given a control signal. First, the starting winning ball detection switches 26a, 26
6b and 28 detect the start winning ball detection circuit 80
The data is input to the input / output interface 74 via the interface. this
The pachinko ball is started by the prize winning area 16a, 16b, 18
(See FIG. 1)
Input to 0. Next, from the V winning ball detection switch 30
Is output via the V winning ball detection circuit 82.
Interface 72. This makes pachinko balls
Is a specific winning area 50 (V pocket) (see FIGS. 3 and 4).
)) Entered into the microcomputer 70
Is done. Further, the 10 count detection switch 32
The detection output is input / output through a 10-count detection circuit 84.
Interface 72. This allows variable prizes
The number of winning pachinko balls in the ball device 14 is
Input to the computer 70. The microcomputer 70 has the above-described type.
The various output signals described below are
Derive. First, the microcomputer 70 has a variable input.
The movable wing pieces 40a, 40b of the prize ball device 14 (see FIGS. 3 and
4) a drive control circuit 86
Output to Then, the movable wing piece is opened from the drive control circuit 86.
A current is supplied to a solenoid 64 for closing. Also
The microcomputer 70 includes a start winning ball detection switch.
Based on the detection outputs from 26a, 26b, 28,
Lamp 20, which is an example of a notifying means via a loop circuit 88,
22 is given a control signal. In addition, the V winning ball detection switch
Circuit 30 based on the detection output from switch 30
To the continuation number display LEDs 60a to 60h via 00
Give control signal. Also, 10 count detection switch 3
10 count display circuit 1 based on the detection output from 2
02 to the winning number display LEDs 62a to 62j
Give control signal. Further, the microcomputer 70
From the start winning ball detection switches 26a, 26b, 28
Sound generator 90 based on the detection output of
To the speaker 24 so that the speaker 24 emits a notification sound.
To control. In the figure, reference numeral 106 denotes an interrupt clock circuit.
Yes, the interrupt clock signal is required to execute the interrupt program.
Number to the microcomputer 70.
You. In addition, runaway prevention circuit 104 and runaway reset circuit 10
8, power-on reset circuit 110, address decode
A predetermined signal from the circuit 112 or the like is
Computer 70. Each circuit having the above configuration includes a power supply circuit 1
A predetermined DC current is supplied from 10. Next, the control circuit shown in FIG.
The program for controlling the dick machine is not shown in FIG.
This will be described with reference to FIG. FIGS. 6 to 9 show detection of a winning prize ball.
If there are multiple outputs in a short time from the switch,
If the outputs have the same value, the latest
Outgoing output priority means and game if the output is different game value
Maximum game value detection output priority that gives priority to output with high value
Description of the case of a pachinko machine equipped with the above means
It is. First, referring to FIG.
Initialized by step S1, and by step S2
It is determined whether or not the start winning ball detection switch 2 is ON.
Is done. If it is determined to be ON, step S3
To time T_TwoLet go. And then step
Proceed to step S4, open twice and clear the octal counter
Furthermore, each process of clearing the 10 count counter is performed.
You. The time T_TwoIs always watching the starting prize area.
The gaze of the technician opens and closes as the pachinko ball starts winning
Consider the time required to move towards the variable prize ball device
Drive control preparation period, specifically 0.15 seconds to
It is in the range of one second. Next, proceed to step S5,
A determination is made as to whether the V winning ball detection switch is ON or not.
If it is determined that it is not N, the process proceeds to step S6,
The start winning ball detection switch 2 is turned on during the opening process.
A determination is made as to whether or not it has occurred. And not turned on
Is determined, the process returns to step S2 again.
A loop is formed. Also, according to step S6.
If it is determined to be ON, the process proceeds to step S7.
And the opening process is cleared twice, and the step S is performed again.
A DO loop returning to 3 is formed. Steps S6 and S7 are performed when starting.
Open twice based on the detection output from the winning ball detection switch 2
During start-up processing, start winning balls are detected further
If there is an output from switch 2,
The double opening process is stopped and the winning prize ball detection switch after starting
No new opening process based on the output from 2
This step S6 and step S7
Thus, the latest detection output priority means is configured. Also,
During the round of the DO loop, the step S5
When the V winning ball detection switch is determined to be ON,
In other words, if the pachinko ball is in the specific winning area 50 (FIG. 3)
And see FIG. 4), the big hit shown in FIG.
The program proceeds to the processing control program. In addition, the step
The start winning ball detection switch 2 is not ON due to the step S2.
If it is determined that there is a start winning prize ball, the process proceeds to step S8.
It is determined whether the detection switch 1 is ON. to this
If it is determined that the switch is not ON,
A DO loop returning to step S2 is formed. Also on
If it is determined that there is, proceed to step S9 and open twice.
It is determined whether or not it is being processed, and it is not being opened twice
If it is determined that the time T₁
Has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S11, and the opening process is performed once.
And octal counter clear and 10 count count
Each process of touch clear is performed. This time T₁Is the time
Interval T_TwoDuring the drive control preparation period provided for the same purpose as
In the range of 0.15 seconds to 1 second. Next, the process proceeds to step S12, in which a V winning ball inspection is performed.
It is determined whether the output switch is ON or not.
If it is determined, the process proceeds to step S13 to open once.
Whether the winning prize ball detection switch 2 is turned on during the process
Is determined. And it's not turned on
If it is found, the process proceeds to step S15, during the opening process once.
Judgment as to whether or not the start winning ball detection switch 1 is turned on
Is performed, and if it is determined that the switch is turned on,
Proceeding to S16, the one-time opening process is cleared, and
A DO loop returning to step S10 is formed. This
Steps S15 and S16 are for detecting a winning prize ball.
The opening process is performed once based on the detection output of the switch 1.
Pachinko balls start winning again and start winning
If there is a detection output from the ball detection switch 1, the current
Stops the current one-time opening process and outputs a new detection
To open a new process once based on
Yes, by the steps S15 and S16,
New detection output priority means is constituted. In addition,
In step S13, during the one-time opening process, the starting winning ball detection switch is activated.
If it is determined that the switch 2 is turned on,
Proceeding to 14, the one-time opening process is cleared, and
Returning to step S3, control for subsequent double opening processing and the like is performed.
Transition. The steps S13 and S14 are
Detection from the start winning ball detection switch 2 during the single opening process
If there is an output, the current one-time opening process
Is stopped and the start winning ball detection switch 2 detects the
Opening process based on two times, that is, a game that is advantageous to the player
The game control is performed by giving priority to the control.
Also, it is determined in the previous step S9 that the opening process is being performed twice.
If the answer is YES, the process proceeds to step S90 and the opening is performed once and no winning is made.
After that, the process proceeds to step S5. This step
Steps S9 and S90 are used for the one-time opening process during the two-time opening process.
Even if there is a detection output from the start winning ball detection switch 1,
Ignore the detection output and continue the opening process twice
It is. Steps S9 and S90 and the steps
Maximum game value detection by step S13 and step S14
Output priority means is configured. Step S1
5, during the one-time opening process, the starting winning ball detection switch 1
If it is determined that is not ON,
Return to step S2. Next, step S5 or step S5
12 when the V winning ball detection switch is turned ON
Jackpot processing program performed on the basis of FIG.
explain. First, in step S17, once open and
It is determined whether two seconds have passed since the opening process was performed twice and
If it is determined that two seconds have elapsed, the process proceeds to step S18.
Is not determined whether the 10-count detection switch is ON.
And if it is determined that it is not ON, step
Proceeding to S19, 2.5 seconds after the V winning ball detection switch is turned ON
It is determined whether or not it has passed, and 2.5 seconds still
If it is determined that there is no data, step S18 is performed again.
, A DO loop is formed. This DO loop
By circulating for 2.5 seconds, the judgment in step S18 is made.
Repeated disconnection, during which 10 count detection switch
If it is determined that has been turned ON, the process proceeds to step S20.
Then, V winning invalidation processing is performed, and the process proceeds to step S2 in FIG.
Return. Steps S17 and S18 are repeated.
In step S20, the opening process is completed once and twice.
The pachinko ball is detected by the V winning ball detection switch after
On the assumption that it takes less than 2 seconds to reach
Between the end of one-time opening and two-time opening
A 2 second grace period is provided for pachinko balls that win
Detecting the V prize by the pachinko ball, it is advantageous for the player.
Control. And open it once
2 seconds or more after the opening process is completed and before the V prize
If it has, the V winning invalidation processing is performed in step S20.
In this step S20, the specific input is performed.
The prize area winning invalidation means is configured. In addition, the DO
During the tour of the loop, in step S19, the V winning prize ball inspection
It has been determined that 2.5 seconds have passed since the output switch was turned on.
In this case, the processing shifts to the processing when an improper act occurs as shown in FIG.
I do. This is the power detected by the V winning ball detection switch.
Dick ball falls down and 10 count detection switch
It takes less than 2.5 seconds to be detected by
It is assumed that it takes more than 2.5 seconds
That means that the 10 count detection switch is pulled out
It is thought that fraudulent acts such as
This is to try to cope with the wrongdoing. Next, in the step S17, once open.
Judge that 2 seconds have not passed after the opening process
If it has been detected, the process proceeds to step S21, and the 10-count detection is performed.
It is determined whether the output switch has been turned on and
If it is determined that they have not, the process proceeds to step S22.
2.5 seconds have passed since the V winning ball detection switch turned ON
It is determined whether or not it has not yet passed 2.5 seconds
If it is determined, the process returns to step S21 again.
A loop is formed. This DO loop for 2.5 seconds
By making a round, the determination in step S21 is repeated.
Return, 10 count detection switch ON until the end
If not, a 10-count
Misconduct such as the exit switch has been pulled out
8 (b).
Transition to processing at birth. Next, in step S21, 10 counts
If the switch is determined to be ON,
Proceeding to step S23, the clearing of the one-time opening and
A. Inactivation of the start winning ball detection circuit, 18 times opening / closing processing
Clear, clear 10 count counter, octal counter
Is incremented by one. This is after
This is a preparation process for performing the big hit processing. And
After performing the preparation processing, the process proceeds to step S24,
A jackpot for opening and closing the variable winning ball device up to 18 times
The control of this big hit processing is performed.
During the process, various determinations described below are performed. Ma
In step S25, the V winning ball detection switch is
It is determined whether or not it has become N, and it is not ON
If it is determined that there is no
It is determined whether the value of the event counter is "10" or not.
Not "10", that is, still in the variable prize ball device
If the number of winning pachinko balls is less than 10, step S
27, and determines whether the variable prize ball device has been opened and closed 18 times.
Judgment was made, and it was determined that it had not been opened and closed 18 times yet.
The DO loop returns to step S25 again.
Is formed. During the course of the DO loop, the step
In step S27, it is determined that the variable prize ball device has been opened and closed 18 times.
If it has been rejected, proceed to step S28 and count 10
It is determined whether the value of the counter is “0”,
If it is determined that it is not “0”, the remaining data shown in FIG.
The ball processing is done, and with some exceptions the jackpot processing
finish. Also, by step S26, 10 counts
When the value of the counter is determined to be “10”,
The processing of the delay ball shown in FIG.
Except for this, the jackpot process ends. According to this step S27
The variable winning ball device opens and closes up to 18 times,
Pachinko that wins during the opening / closing process in step S26
If the number of balls becomes 10, the number of opening and closing will be 18
It is controlled so that the jackpot process ends even if it is less than
Because In step S28, 10 counts
It is determined that the value of the counter is “0”, and
It is determined that two seconds have elapsed after the end of the big hit by step S29.
If it is, the 10 count detection switch
Is considered to be fraudulent, such as
As shown in FIG.
Move to At step S25, a V winning ball is detected.
If it is determined that the switch is ON,
Pachinko balls are in a special prize area during the hit processing (V pocket)
(See FIG. 3 and FIG. 4), if a prize is won, step S
Proceed to 30 and the 10 count detection switch is turned ON
Is determined, it is determined that it is not ON
If so, the process proceeds to step S31, where the V winning ball detection switch is set.
It is determined whether 2.5 seconds have passed since the switch was turned on.
If it is determined that 2.5 seconds have not passed yet,
A DO loop returning to step S30 is formed.
You. By circulating this DO loop for 2.5 seconds,
And repeat the determination in step S30 until the last
If the 0 count detection switch has not been turned on,
As before, the 10 count detection switch is pulled out
Is considered to have occurred.
Therefore, the processing shifts to the processing at the time of occurrence of the misconduct shown in FIG.
You. In the course of the DO loop, step
In step S30, the 10-count detection switch is turned on.
If it has been determined that the
It is not determined whether or not the count value of the counter is "8".
If it is determined that it is not yet "8"
Returns to step S23 again, and
Jackpot processing is updated and a new jackpot processing is started
You. By this step S32, the octal counter
If the count value is determined to be "8",
Proceeding to step S33, after the V winning invalidation processing is performed,
Proceeding to step S26, further control of the jackpot processing is performed.
Not configured. This is because the big hit
The maximum number of new and continued operations is set to eight
In step S32, the octal counter
If the counter value is determined to be “8”, the step
It is controlled to shift to the V winning invalidation processing of S33.
It is. Next, at step S28, NO
If a determination is made, or
Of the delayed ball that is performed when the judgment of YES is made.
A flowchart of the processing program is shown in FIG.
It will be described based on. First, in step S34, the starting winning prize ball
The detection circuit is activated, and the process starts at step S35.
It is determined whether or not the moving-prize-ball detecting switch 2 is turned on.
If it is determined that it is not ON, step S3
6 is the start winning ball detection switch 1 turned on?
Judgment was made and it was judged that it was not ON
In this case, the V winning ball detection switch is determined in step S37.
It is determined whether or not is turned on, and it is turned on.
If it is determined that there is not, the process proceeds to step S38,
2 seconds (repetition condition satisfaction reception waiting time) has passed since the end of
A determination is made as to whether or not it is. And judge that 2 seconds have passed
In this case, proceed to step S39 to clear the octal counter.
And 10 count counter clear processing are performed.
Returning to step S2 of step 6, the control for the big hit is completed.
Completely exit. After the end of the big hit in step S38
If it is determined that two seconds have not elapsed, the above-described steps are repeated.
A DO loop returning to step S35 is formed for 2 seconds.
By circulating through the DO lube, the step
Each judgment of S35 to step S37 is repeated.
You. In step S35, the starting operation is started.
When it is determined that the prize ball detection switch 2 is turned on
Moves to step S3 shown in FIG.
Interval T_Two, Then open twice in step S4
Processing and octal counter clear processing are performed. this
The ball is hit before the elapse of the repetition condition
If there is a prize in the start prize area, the prize is valid
Of the variable winning ball device accompanying the starting winning
While controlling to the first state,
Initialize the continuous control restriction means. As a result, the starting prize
Enter the variable winning prize ball device in the first state
If the hit ball hits a specific winning area, a big hit occurs
In addition, the repetition continuation control of the variable winning ball device is executed from the first time.
In the middle of a big hit
Play caused by continuous control
Technician dissatisfaction can be prevented. Also, according to step S36,
It is determined that the start winning ball detection switch 1 has been turned ON.
If it has been, the process proceeds to step S10 in FIG.
The opening process is controlled. In step S37, a V winning ball is detected.
If it is determined that the switch has been turned on,
In addition, the pachinko balls won just before the end of the jackpot process
If there is a prize, the process proceeds to step S40 and the big hit ends.
It is determined whether 2 seconds have passed since the end of
If it is determined that there is, the process proceeds to step S41. this
By step S41, the 10-count detection switch is set to O
It is determined whether or not it is N, and it is determined that it is not ON yet.
If so, the process proceeds to step S42, and the V winning ball detection switch
It is not determined whether 2.5 seconds have passed since the switch was turned on.
If it is determined that 2.5 seconds have not yet passed
A DO loop is formed again to return to the step S41.
Have been. Step S41 is performed by circulating the DO loop.
And the determination in step S42 is repeated.
After the V winning ball detection switch is turned ON by S42
If it is determined that 2.5 seconds have elapsed, the process is performed as shown in FIG.
Shift to the processing program when an illegal act occurs. This
This is because the 10-count detection switch is pulled as described above.
Unauthorized acts such as being punched out and a 10-count detection switch
It is thought that an abnormal situation such as a breakdown has occurred.
To deal with it to be done. Ma
In step S41, the 10-count detection switch is set.
If it is determined that the switch has been turned on, step S4
3 and after the V winning invalidation processing is performed, step S
Proceed to 39. This is because the step S40
2 seconds have passed since the end of the
When the 10 count detection switch is turned on,
The prize will be invalidated.
Pachinko balls are detected by the V winning ball detection switch
On the assumption that it takes less than 2 seconds to reach
With a grace period of 2 seconds after the end of the big hit,
The V prize is won by the pachinko ball that was won just before the end of the big hit.
Only for 2 seconds, so that it is advantageous to the player
Control. According to this step S43
Can be disabled by invalidating the output of the special winning area winning ball detection means.
Specific prize for preventing change of the prize-winning ball device to the first state
An area winning invalidation means is configured. Next, at step S40, the big hit
If it is determined that 2 seconds have not passed after the end,
Proceed to step S44 to turn on the 10-count detection switch.
Has been determined and not yet turned on
If it is determined that there is no winning prize ball, the process proceeds to step S45.
2.5 seconds have passed since the detection switch was turned ON
Is determined, it is determined that 2.5 seconds have not yet elapsed
If so, the process returns to step S44 again.
Is formed. Circling this DO loop
, The judgment between step S44 and step S45
Is repeated, and 10 counts are performed in step S44.
If it is determined that the detection switch has been turned on,
Proceeding to step S60, the count value of the octal counter becomes "8".
Is determined, and it is determined that it is not yet “8”.
If the request has been rejected, the process proceeds to step S23 in FIG.
A jackpot processing program is executed. Also step
By S60, the count value of the octal counter is "8".
If it is determined that there is no V winning in step S61
After that, the process returns to step S35. this is,
As mentioned above, the maximum number of continuation of jackpot processing is set to 8
Not be allowed to continue anymore
It is to make. Also, during the DO loop
In step S45, the 10-count detection switch is set.
After turning on the V winning ball detection switch without turning ON
If 2.5 seconds have passed, 10 counts as described above
Switch is pulled out or has failed.
And the occurrence of fraudulent acts as shown in FIG.
To the processing program. Next, the 10-count detection switch is pulled out.
If there is any misconduct such as
The processing steps to be performed when the
The program will be described with reference to FIG. First,
In step S46, the jackpot processing is prohibited and the starting winning prize ball
The process of deactivating the detection circuit is performed.
At S47, the lamp is turned on and an alarm sound is generated.
By this step S46, when fraud occurs,
Should not perform game control that is advantageous to the player.
In addition, in step S 47,
Error has occurred due to the failure of the
And tell the clerk. Next, the abnormalities associated with this misconduct
After removing the cause, put the pachinko machine in the normal gaming state
As a means to return, the pachinko ball in the variable winning ball device
Is adopted. In other words, pachinko
If the ball wins inside the variable winning ball device, 10 counts are detected
It is detected by the switch, and the step S48
As a result, the 10 count detection switch was turned on.
A determination is made, and then the flow advances to step S49 to turn off the lamp.
The process of extinguishing the light and the alarm sound is performed, and step S
Go to 50 and release the jackpot prohibition and start winning ball inspection
Each process of activating the output circuit is performed.
Process to return to the state when the cause of the
After processing, a processing program in the event of misconduct etc.
Ends. In the embodiment described above, the starting winning ball detection is performed.
If there is a detection output from the output switch, drive control preparation period
(T₁, T_Two), And after opening once or 2
It is controlled so that the opening process is performed.
However, in addition, the drive control preparation period elapses
Rather, let the player know the start winning prize of pachinko balls,
Then, it is configured to open and close the variable winning ball device.
You may. That is, as shown in FIG.
To determine whether the start winning ball detection switch has been turned ON.
If it is determined that the switch has been turned on,
The process proceeds to step B, where the notification is started and the time T elapses.
And then proceeds to step C, where the variable winning ball device
Open / close processing is performed, and the process further proceeds to step D to open / close processing
It is determined whether or not the process has been completed, and the open / close process has been completed.
If it is determined that the notification is finished in step E,
You. By notifying the player in step B,
Niko ball starts and wins and the variable winning ball device opens and closes.
To the player,
From the starting winning area to the variable winning ball device side
It is something that can be done. In this case, the drive control
The storage period T is in the range of 0.15 seconds to 1 second, as described above.
Things. In addition, the notification in step B is
Specifically, the notifying means (frame lamp) 22 shown in FIG.
Notification means (side lamp) 20, notification means (speaker) 2
4, etc., by light or sound. The micro
By the computer 70 and the drive control circuit 86, the start is performed.
When a ball hits the dynamic winning area, the variable winning ball
In a mode in which a relatively small game value can be given
The ball hit into the variable winning ball device is
When a specific prize area is won, the variable prize ball device is
In the first state in a mode in which a relatively large game value can be given
After the control, the second state, the relatively large game value
The variable input in the first state in a mode in which
The ball that entered the prize ball device wins the specific prize area.
When the repetition condition is satisfied, the variable winning ball device is
Control means capable of repeatedly and continuously controlling the first state again
Have been. According to the steps S23, S32, S33
In this case, the number of repetition continuation control of the variable prize ball device is a predetermined number.
When the number reaches the number, the above-mentioned repetition continuation control is performed.
The repetition continuation control restricting means for restricting and controlling
Has been established. S37, S40, S44, S45,
By S60, the variable winning ball device enters the second state.
After a certain period of time, there is a winning
Is accepted as valid and the repetition condition is satisfied
The repetition condition satisfaction acceptance control means
You. By the above steps S37 to S39, the variable winning sphere
If the device has been in the second state and the predetermined period has elapsed,
In this case, the regulation to initialize the repetition continuation control regulation means
Terminating means is configured. Next, detection from the start winning ball detection switch.
Output and a solenoid 64 actuated accordingly
FIG. 10 shows the relationship between the response to the notification means 20, 22, and 24.
A description will be given based on (a) to (d). First, (a)
Is provided with the notification means described in FIG.
The detection output from the start winning ball detection switch
When a is derived, the notification is made simultaneously with the end of the detection pulse a.
Control signal a for operating the informing means 20, 22, 24
1 is derived. And the starting winning ball detection switch
Based on the detection signal a by
Excited for a fixed time after a delay of the drive control preparation period T (a
2) The variable winning ball device 14 opens and closes. Next, a crack provided with the latest detection output priority means is provided.
In the game machine, the detection from the start winning ball detection switch
Sole when output is continuously derived in a short time
The response of the solenoid will be described with reference to FIG. First, detection from the starting winning ball detection switch.
When the output a is derived, the drive control preparation period T elapses.
After that, the solenoid 64 is excited (a1). Also,
The detection output from the moving prize ball detection switch can be
When continuously derived (b and c), the solenoid 6
4. First, the drive control preparation period T is longer than the detection output b.
It is excited with a delay (b1).
Output from the start winning ball detection switch
If c is derived, the excitation based on the first detection output b
After stopping b1 and allowing the drive control preparation period T to elapse
Then, the solenoid 64 is excited based on the later detected output c.
(C1). In other words, priority is given to the later detection output
Of the latest detection output priority means described above
By the operation, start winning ball detection switch in a short time
If multiple detection outputs are derived, the later detection output
(In this case, c) is given priority to use in game control,
It is controlled to excite the solenoid. In this case
Also, the first solenoid excitation b1 and the second solenoid excitation
A drive control preparation period T is provided between the magnet and the magnet c1.
The first state of the variable winning ball device by the output b
And a variable prize ball with a later output c
The player is instructed to initiate the first state of the device.
Can be notified. Next, a maximum game value detection output priority means is provided.
Winning prize for pachinko machines
2 of ball detection switch 1 and start winning ball detection switch 2
When multiple detection outputs from different types of detection switches are derived
In this case, by the function of the maximum game value detection output priority means,
Solenoid 6 based on the detection output with the greatest game value
4 will be described with reference to FIG.
You. First, the start winning ball detection switch 1 (26)
a) Based on the detection output a of (26b), the solenoid 6
4 is the drive control preparation period T₁After a certain delay
It is magnetized (a1). Next, the starting winning ball detection switch 2
Based on the detection output b from (28), the solenoid 64
Is the drive control preparation period T_TwoIs excited twice after a delay
(B1 and b2). Then, the start winning ball detection switch
The detection output c from the switches 1 (26a) and (26b) is derived.
Detected from the winning prize ball detection switch 2 (28) immediately after
The output d is derived, and immediately after that, the starting winning ball detection
The detection output e from the output switch 1 (26a) (26b) is
The response of the solenoid 64 when it is derived will be described.
First, the drive of the solenoid 64 is controlled based on the detection output c.
Preparation period T₁After a lapse of (c1),
During the excitation, the starting winning ball detection switch 2 (28)
If the detection output d is derived, the start winning ball detection switch 1
Output c from the start winning ball detection switch 2
Compared with the output power d, the game value given to the player is large
To the game control by giving priority to the detection output (d in this case)
And when the detection output d is derived, the solenoid 64
Is stopped at the beginning of the drive control preparation period T._TwoThrough
After passing through, the solenoid 6 based on the detection output d
4 is performed twice (d1 and d2). More
During the two excitations (d1 and d2)
The detection output e from the output switches (26a) and (26b) is
If it is issued, the start winning ball detection switch 2 (28)
Detection output d and start winning ball detection switch 1 (26a)
(26b) is compared with the detection output e and given to the player.
Detection output (d in this case) with higher game value
It is used for game control first. Therefore, start winning ball detection
The detection output d by switch 2 (28) has priority,
Detection output from prize ball detection switches 1 (26a) (26b)
The force e is not used for any game control. Next, the latest detection output priority means (s
Steps S6 and S7 and steps S15 and S16)
Large game value detection output priority means (steps S9, S90 and
And steps S13 and S14),
The state in which the solenoid 64 is excited is shown in FIG.
A description will be given below. First, the start winning ball detection switch 1 (26)
a) Based on the detection output a derived by (26b)
The solenoid 64 is in the drive control preparation period T₁Only passed
After that, it is excited once (a1). Next, start winning ball detection
Based on the detection output b derived by the switch 2 (28)
And the solenoid 64 is excited twice (b1 and
b2). Next, the start winning ball detection switch 1 (26)
a) The detection output c according to (26b) is derived, and
While the solenoid 64 is being excited,
The detection output d of the start winning ball detection switch 2 (28) is
If it is derived, the start winning ball detection switch 1 (26
a) Solenoid based on detection output c by (26b)
64 excitation c1 is stopped halfway, and the starting winning ball detection switch
Based on the detection output d by the switch 2 (28).
During the drive control preparation period T_TwoOnly after passing
It is excited (d1 and d2). In other words, variable winning ball
During the one-time opening process, the detection output for the
If it is issued, the detection output for the double opening process,
In other words, priority is given to the detection output that is advantageous to the player,
Control to stop opening once and start opening twice
Is done. Further, d1 and d2 of the solenoid 64 are
During the double opening process shown, the start winning ball detection switch
(26a) When the detection output e from (26b) is derived
If the start winning ball detection switches (26a) (26b)
The detection output e is ignored and is not used for any game control.
That is, during the double opening process, the detection output for the single opening is conducted.
Even if it is issued, priority is given to opening twice, and the game value
Is used for game control, and the detection output for one-time opening is
It means that it is not used for any game control. Next, the starting winning ball detection switch 2 (28)
The solenoid 64 is driven based on the detection output f by
Preparation period T_TwoWhile being excited after a lapse of
(F1) Further, the start winning ball detection switch 2 (28)
When these detection outputs g are derived, the previous detection output f
The opening / closing process f1 performed based on
Control preparation period T_TwoAnd the detected output g after
To open twice (g1 and g2)
Is controlled. That is, the operation of the latest detection output priority means described above.
The priority of the later detection output g
64 is controlled to be excited. Also start
One time by winning ball detection switch 1 (26a) (26b)
Detection outputs h and i for opening processing are continuously derived
In this case, the detection is performed based on the initial detection output h.
The first opening process h1 is stopped halfway and the drive control preparation period
T₁And then the latest detection output priority means
One-time opening processing i1 based on i with priority given to detection output i
Is controlled to start anew. In short, the detection outputs having the same game value
Are derived successively, the later derived output
Is used for game control with priority and
When output is different from each other in game value
Is a game control that gives priority to the detection output with the higher game value.
Is configured to be used in favor of the player.
Have been. Note that this corresponds to FIGS. 10B and 10C.
The flowchart of the program is shown in FIG.
It is enough to change the chart slightly. That is, the program corresponding to FIG.
The flowchart shown in FIG.
If you include only steps S1 to S7 in the chart
Sufficient and program flow corresponding to FIG. 10 (c)
For the chart, refer to the flowchart shown in FIG.
Steps S6, S7 and S15, S16 may be omitted
Therefore, the program corresponding to FIGS. 10B and 10C
Detailed description of the flowchart is omitted
I do. Next, another embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.
This will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 11 shows a pachinko machine
Shows a program incorporated in a microcomputer
It is a flowchart. First, power is turned on, and in step S 1
And is opened once in step S2.
Control time, that is, the time when the solenoid 64 is excited once.
G₁In step S3, the process of opening twice is performed.
Control time, that is, the time when the solenoid 64 is excited twice.
G_TwoIs defined. Next, the process proceeds to step S5, in which the starting prize is won.
It is determined whether or not the ball detection switch 2 is ON, and is determined to be ON.
If so, the drive control preparation period is set in step S5.
T_TwoHas elapsed, the process proceeds to step S6, at which point
The timer is started from. Then, proceed to step S7.
Only, open twice, octal counter clear, 10 count
The counter clear processing is performed, and the process proceeds to step S8.
It is determined whether the V detection switch is ON. Soshi
If it is determined that it is not ON, the process returns to step S4.
DO loop is formed. The step S
At 8, it was determined that the V detection switch was ON.
In this case, the big hit processing shown in FIG.
Move to the program. At step S4, the starting winning ball is detected.
If it is determined that switch 2 is not ON,
Proceeding to S9, it is determined whether or not the start winning ball detection switch 1 is ON.
Is determined. And if it is determined that it is not ON,
Returning to step S4 again, it is determined that the switch is ON.
If it is, the process proceeds to step S10, and it is determined whether the opening process is being performed twice.
Is determined. If it is determined that it is not being opened twice
If it is, the process proceeds to step S14, and the drive control preparation period T₁To
After the lapse of time, the process proceeds to step S15, such as one-time opening processing
Is performed, but if it is determined that the opening process is being performed twice
If so, proceed to step S11 to read the time g of the timer.
G_TwoCalculate g = G. Next, in step S12
Go ahead, G₁Judge the size of G and judge that G is bigger
If it has been done, it is opened once in step S19 and there is no start prize.
After that, the process proceeds to step S8. G₁Is determined to be larger
Opens twice and clears the process in step S13.
And the drive control preparation period T in step S14.₁The passage of
After the processing is performed, the process proceeds to step S15 and opens once.
Processing and octal counter clear and 10 count
Each process of counter clear is performed. In other words, the step
Steps S2, S3, S6, S11 and step S12.
The detection output from the start winning ball detection switch 1 is derived.
At the time of the
Processing time of one-time opening processing by the moving prize ball detection switch 1
To determine which processing time is longer, and detect the longer one
Priority is given to output and the latest detection output is used for game control.
Large game value detection output priority means is configured. Next, at step S16, the V detection switch is set.
It is determined whether the switch is ON or not.
The big hit processing shown in FIG. 7 of the embodiment is performed.
If it is determined that the switch is not ON, step S17 is performed.
The start winning ball detection switch 2 is turned on during the opening process once.
It is determined whether it has been turned ON. And it turns on
If it is determined that it has been opened, the process proceeds to step S18, and is opened once.
Is cleared, and the process proceeds to step S5, where the drive control
Preparation period T_TwoAfter the elapse of step S, the step S
Proceeding to step 6, the timer starts, and the process proceeds to step S7.
Is performed twice. The step S
If it is determined at 17 that the start detection switch 2 is not ON,
If so, the process returns to step S4. In this embodiment, the big hit
The processing program is the one shown in FIG. 7 of the above-described embodiment.
Can be applied as is, and the delay ball processing program is
The embodiment shown in FIG. 8A is applied as it is.
Yes, and the processing program when fraud occurs
The embodiment shown in FIG. 8B is applied as it is.
In order to be able to
Omitted. Controlled by the program described above,
Detection from the winning prize ball detection switch of pachinko machine
Between the output and the solenoid 64 that operates based on the output.
The relationship between the answers will be described with reference to FIG. First, the start winning ball detection switch 2 (28)
Output a is derived, and based on the output,
During the drive control preparation period T_TwoTwo times after only passing
Although it is magnetized (a1 and a2), the two excitations
During the double opening process by the magnet, the start winning ball detection switch 1
(26a) When the detection output b from (26b) is derived
In this case, the detection output b of the starting winning ball detection switch 1 is derived.
At the time when the remaining time of the current double opening process
G and start winning ball detection switch 1 (26a) (26b)
Opening time G₁And which are longer
Judgment is made and the longer detection output, that is, in this case,
Is connected to the start winning ball detection switch 1 (26a) (26b).
Priority is given to the detection output b by
Stop and start the one-time opening process based on the detection output b.
Is controlled. That is, the detection is performed based on the first detection output.
If a later detection output is derived during
If the detection output is subsequently derived,
The remaining time of open / close processing is calculated and the latest detection output is output.
By the function of the priority game value detection output priority means,
Opening / closing processing time based on remaining time and newly detected output
And gives priority to the detection output that is more advantageous to the player
It is controlled to be used for game control. In the above embodiment, when playing a game,
Those who borrow Nko balls and play with the pachinko balls
Rented magnetic cards or optical cards, for example.
Using a data recording medium on which ball data is recorded, the recording medium
Apply your body to the pachinko machine,
The game can be played with a dick ball, and the player can play a pachinko ball.
You may comprise so that it may not carry. Also, in this case,
Instead of paying out prize balls by winning pachinko balls etc.
In addition, the prize ball score to which the points are sequentially added is displayed.
And the score, that is, the prize ball data is stored in the recording medium.
By recording it, you may configure it in place of your possession
No. [0070] According to the present invention, the variable winning prize ball device has the second
Just before switching to the state of
The hit ball wins the specific winning area and the winning is valid
If the variable winning ball device is accepted as
Identification at a stage when the status has not passed for more than a predetermined period
Because it is a prize in the prize area, the regulation initialization means
Before the initialization of the repetitive continuation control restricting means is performed
This is a prize in the specific prize area on the floor, and the specific prize area
A state in which continuous control is continuously performed in accordance with the prize
From the first time with the prize in the specific prize area
The playground is unpredictable without re-executing repeated continuation control
Can be prevented from suffering disadvantages.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG. 1 is an overall front view showing a pachinko gaming machine as an example of a ball game machine according to the present invention. FIG. 2 is an overall rear view showing a partial internal structure of the pachinko gaming machine 10. FIG. 3 is a front view showing the variable winning ball device 14 in an open / closed state. FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing a variable winning ball device in a closed state. FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing a control circuit for controlling a pachinko gaming machine. 6 is a flowchart of a program incorporated in a microcomputer for operating the control circuit shown in FIG. 5 and controlling the entire pachinko gaming machine. FIG. 7 is a flowchart of a program incorporated in the microcomputer for operating the control circuit shown in FIG. 5 and controlling the entire pachinko gaming machine. 8 is a flowchart of a program incorporated in a microcomputer for operating the control circuit shown in FIG. 5 and controlling the entire pachinko gaming machine. FIG. 9 is a flowchart of a program incorporated in a microcomputer for operating the control circuit shown in FIG. 5 and controlling the entire pachinko gaming machine. FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a relationship between a detection output of a start winning prize ball detection switch and a response of a solenoid or a notification unit that operates based on the detection output. FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing a program incorporated in a microcomputer for controlling a pachinko gaming machine according to another embodiment of the present invention. 12 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a relationship between a detection output from a start winning detection switch and a response of a solenoid that operates based on the output from a start winning detection switch in a pachinko gaming machine in which the program illustrated in FIG. 11 is incorporated. [Description of References] 64 is a solenoid as an example of an electric drive source, 12 is a game board, 4 is a variable winning ball device, 16a, 16b, 18 are
Start winning regions, 26a, 26b, 28 is start winning region winning ball detecting means, 70 is a microcomputer, 86 is a drive control circuit, T, T _1, T ₂ drive control preparation period, 2
Reference numerals 0, 22, and 24 denote informing means.

Claims (1)

(57) [Claims] A ball game machine in which a game is performed by hitting a ball into a game area, wherein the ball is provided in the game area, and a ball is provided in a start winning area where a hit can be made and the game area, which is advantageous for a player. A variable prize ball device that can be changed between a first state and a second state that is disadvantageous for the player; a specific prize area provided at a predetermined position in the variable prize ball apparatus; When a hit ball is won, the variable winning ball device is controlled to a first state in a manner in which a first game value can be given, and the hit ball that has entered the variable winning ball device enters the specific winning region. When a prize is won, the variable prize ball device is controlled to a first state in a mode in which a second game value larger than the first game value can be given, and then the second state is set,
When the hit ball that has entered the variable winning ball device in the first state in a mode in which the second game value can be given wins in the specific winning region and the repetition condition is satisfied, the variable Control means capable of repeatedly controlling the winning prize ball device to the first state again, the control means comprising: when the number of repetition continuation control operations of the variable prize ball device reaches a predetermined number, the continuation of the repetition continues. A repetition continuation control restricting means for restricting control so as not to perform control, and accepting a winning of a hit ball in the specific prize area for a predetermined period of time even after the variable prize ball device enters the second state, as valid. A repetition condition satisfaction reception control unit that considers that the repetition condition is satisfied; and initializing the repetition continuation control restriction unit when the variable winning ball device enters the second state and the predetermined period or more elapses. A ball-and-ball game machine comprising: a regulation initialization means.