JPH0323186B2 - - Google Patents

Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] [Field of Industrial Application] The present invention relates to a combination game machine represented by a coin game machine such as a so-called arrangement ball or a combination pachinko game machine. Based on the fact that at least one type of combination among a plurality of predetermined specific combinations is established based on the combination of ball sockets in which balls hit during the game of each unit are divided into units. The present invention relates to a combination type gaming machine in which game values are given by playing.

[Conventional technology]

Conventionally, coin-operated gaming machines, which are an example of combination-type gaming machines, are capable of firing or hitting pachinko balls (hereinafter referred to as balls) for a certain number or for a certain period of time in response to the insertion of coins; Another example of a combination pachinko machine is
It was constructed so that a large number of balls were placed in a ball tray and one game could be played until a predetermined number of balls required for one game were hit. Among such combination-type pachinko machines, some of the machines that have been generally known include, for example, the
There were those described in Publication No. 29135 and Japanese Utility Model Application Publication No. 53-44092.

Conventional combination game machines of this type are configured to notify the player that a specific predetermined combination has been established, but the specific combination itself that has been established is not displayed. This is because in the techniques described in both of the above publications, there is no need to display the specific combination itself. In other words, the pachinko game machine described in the above-mentioned Japanese Patent Publication No. 54-2913 is configured to provide a corresponding gaming value each time the specific combination is established during a game. Even if a specific combination of the same type is established immediately after a combination of There is no need to change the types of specific combinations that are used. In addition, in the gaming machine described in the above-mentioned Utility Model Publication No. 53-44092,
If a predetermined specific combination is established during the playing of one game, the game ends at that point, and there is no need to display the type of the specific combination that has been established. In short, in the gaming machines described in both of the above publications, the only information that the player needs is the fact that a specific predetermined combination has been established, and the game machine is There was no need for the player to change subsequent gaming operations.

[Problem to be solved by the invention]

However, in a combination gaming machine where multiple types of predetermined specific combinations are prepared and it is possible to achieve two or more of the specific combinations during one unit of play, one unit of Even if a ball is dropped into a ball socket in which a specific combination has been established during a game, the ball will be completely wasted because the specific combination has already been established in the ball socket. In such a combination gaming machine that can make two or more specific combinations during one unit of play, the system is configured so that the specific combinations that are made are not displayed at all, unlike the conventional gaming machines mentioned above. In such cases, players who are enthusiastic about the game often forget what kind of combination the specific combination that is currently being made is, and it is often the case that the player who is immersed in the game forgets what kind of combination the specific combination that is currently being made is. The drawback is that balls are repeatedly dropped into the ball socket, resulting in wasted balls.

In view of the above circumstances, the present invention is designed to enable, when a predetermined specific combination is established during one unit of play, another type of specific combination to be established during the remaining games without wasting balls. The purpose is to provide a combination game machine that allows players to become absorbed in games.

[Means to solve the problem]

In the present invention, the game is divided into units, and at least one type of combination out of a plurality of predetermined specific combinations is determined by the combination of the ball sockets in which the balls hit during each unit of play. In a combination type gaming machine in which a gaming value is given based on a game being completed, a plurality of ball sockets are formed on the surface of the game board and each of the ball sockets receives a pachinko ball fired onto the surface of the board; a plurality of detection means for detecting that the pachinko balls have entered the ball sockets, each of which includes a plurality of display parts corresponding to each of the ball sockets, and each display part is arranged appropriately; combination display means configured to be able to display a plurality of types of combinations according to the output of each of the detection means, displaying the corresponding display section to identify the established combination as the particular combination is established; display driving and holding means for displaying the combination by the combination display means and displaying the display state during the game of the one unit; The present invention is characterized by comprising: a combination state determining means for making a determination; and a combination notifying means for notifying that a combination has been established based on a determination by the combination state determining means that the specific combination has been established.

[Effect]

In the present invention, as the pachinko balls fall into the ball sockets, the display section corresponding to the ball socket into which the pachinko balls have fallen is displayed, and the combination of each ball socket into which the pachinko balls have fallen is displayed. Displayed by the combination display means. Then, if a predetermined specific combination is established, the established specific combination is continuously displayed and held for one unit of the game. Furthermore, if the display state by the combination display means is the specific combination, the player is notified that the specific combination has been established.

In other words, if a specific predetermined combination is established, not only will the player be notified of the establishment, but the specific combination itself will be displayed and held until the end of one unit of play for that round.
It is possible to reduce as much as possible the unnecessary waste of balls by a player dropping more pachinko balls into a ball socket corresponding to a specific combination that has already been established.

[Embodiments of the invention]

Next, embodiments of the present invention will be described based on the drawings. In the following explanation, a case of a combination type coin game machine will be explained as an example of a combination type game machine, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the present invention is not limited to this. 1
All the above values are included as long as the above value is given by the combination of the ball sockets in which the balls hit during the unit game.

Hereinafter, specific embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 1 is an external view of a coin gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. In the figure, the coin gaming machine 10 of this embodiment is constructed by attaching a front panel 1 to a frame 2 so as to be openable and closable. A coin slot 3, a return button 4 for commanding the return of coins, a coin return slot 5, and a payment button 6 for commanding payment at the end of the game are arranged on the side of the front panel 1. will be established.

A game board 7 is attached to the front panel 1. In addition, in the center of the game board 7, there is a third A, which will be described later.
A combination display 30 is provided as illustrated in Figures 3D. A plurality of ball sockets 8a to 8p are formed horizontally in a lower position of the game board 7, that is, at a position where the balls that have been hit fall down along the board surface. Also, if necessary, special prize holes 9j, 9g, winning ball devices 9f,
9k and a replay hole 9R are formed. The special prize holes 9g and 9j are determined to give points (for example, 1 point) according to winning balls, and to cause the corresponding display portions included in the combination display 30 to be displayed by lighting. Winning ball devices 9f and 9k
is determined so that the corresponding display section of the combination display 30 is lit up in response to the falling of the ball. The replay hole 9R is a hole that guides the fallen ball to the ball hitting position so that it can be hit again.

Further, on the upper part of the board surface of the game board 7, there is a number display 12 for digitally displaying the score, a score display 13 for displaying the score for each combination of the combination display 30, and a stopper. An end indicator 14 is provided to indicate that the game has ended. This score display 13
includes a plurality of display sections 131-139. Each of the plurality of display sections 131 to 139 corresponds to each combination of the combination display 30, and a number (for example, 1
points, 2 points, 3 points) are drawn. In this way, in order to display the points earned by the player, if the player is configured to display not only the number display 12 but also the points obtained when the combination is established for each combination state, the player can display the points obtained at the time of the combination after the end of the game. It can be used to confirm when the number of coins that have been paid out has not been paid out, and has the advantage of preventing troubles between players and game hall attendants.

Below the front panel 1 is a ball waiting gutter 15.
and a ball hitting handle 16. This batting ball waiting gutter 15 sequentially lines up balls one by one for a certain number of coins or for a certain period of time in response to the insertion of a required number (for example, one coin) and guides them to the ball hitting position. A ball hitting rod (not shown) is rotatably provided at the ball hitting position guided by the ball waiting gutter 15. The ball-hitting handle 16 adjusts the strength of the ball-hitting force by rotating the ball-hitting handle 16, and a ball-hitting command switch is provided in a part of the grip portion of the ball-hitting handle 16, if necessary.

Note that the ball hitting command switch may be provided so as to be closed when the ball hitting handle 16 is rotated. The batting rod automatically hits the ball with the batting force adjusted by the batting handle 16.
Note that although the illustration shows the case of an electric ball hitting device,
A conventionally known manual ball hitting mechanism may be used.

Furthermore, a coin payout opening 17 is provided below the front panel 1 for paying out a number of coins as prizes according to the score. A coin tray 18 is provided in front of the coin payout port 17 for receiving paid coins.

FIG. 2A is an illustrative view of the back side of the coin gaming machine 10, and FIG. 2B is a sectional view showing details of the ball socket and the detection switch.

In FIG. 2A, an input coin sorting and collection mechanism 21 is provided on the back side of the coin input slot 3. The coin sorting and collecting mechanism 21 includes a coin selector 211 that sorts out whether the inserted coin is a genuine coin or not. Here, the term "regular coin" refers to a coin that has the same outer shape (diameter), thickness, weight, etc. as determined in advance. The coin selector 211 is provided with an inserted coin detection switch 212 for detecting selected genuine coins. Further, a coin chute 213 is provided below the coin selector 211 so as to be inclined downward. At the end of the coin chute 213, there is a coin storage box 21 for storing overflow coins.
4 is provided. Further, a through hole (not shown) that is slightly larger than the size of one coin is bored in the bottom of the coin chute 213 in the middle. A coin dispensing mechanism 22 is provided below this through hole.

The coin dispensing mechanism 22 includes a coin shoot 2
It includes a prize coin storage tube 221 for storing coins dropped through 13 through holes. A coin push-out plate 222 is slidably provided below the prize coin storage tube 221 for pushing out the coins stored in the prize coin storage tube 221 from the side and discharging them to the coin payout port 17. It will be done. A plunger of a solenoid 223 is connected to this coin push-out plate 222 . As a result, the coin dispensing mechanism 22 pushes out the coins stored in the coin storage cylinder 221 one by one by the electrically energized state of the solenoid 223, and dispenses them as prizes.

On the back side of the game board 7, there are the special prize holes 9j, 9.
Paths 231 and 232 are formed to guide the winning balls to the back sides of the ball sockets 8j and 8g, and also guide the balls that have fallen into the winning ball devices 9f and 9k to the back sides of the corresponding ball sockets 8f and 8k. Route 23 to lead to
3,234 are provided. This route 231, 23
2, special prize ball detection switches 241 and 242 for detecting the balls that have entered the special prize holes 9j and 9g are provided in association with each other.

The plurality of ball sockets 8a to 8p are formed to protrude from the surface of the game board 7, respectively. Each ball socket 8a
~8p is configured to be inclined downward in order to guide the fallen balls to the back side of the game board 7. Each ball socket 8a-8
Vertical paths 25a to 25p for guiding the balls in the vertical direction are formed below the back surface of p. The terminal ends of the paths 231, 232, 233, and 234 are led to the upper positions of the vertical paths 25j, 25g, 25f, and 25k corresponding to the ball sockets 8j, 8g, 8f, and 8k. In addition, each vertical path 25a~
25p is provided with ball detection switches 26a to 26p for detecting dropped balls. Each of the detection switches 26a to 26p is a microswitch, and includes a lever 261 for closing the microswitch. Then, the levers 261 of each of the detection switches 26a to 26p are inserted into the corresponding vertical paths 25a to 25p and arranged so as to be pressed by the weight of the ball. Each ball socket 8a-8p
A rotary shielding plate 271 included in the ball storage and release mechanism 27 is rotatably provided below the vertical paths 25a to 25p.

The ball storage and release mechanism 27 includes a rotating shielding plate 271
is fixed to a support shaft 272, the support shaft 272 is rotatably supported by a support member 275, one end of the support shaft 272 and a lever 273 are connected, and the other end of the lever 273 is connected to the shaft of a solenoid 274. configured. Then, when the solenoid 274 is electrically energized, the rotation shielding plate 271 is rotated via the lever 273 and the support shaft 272 to be in the vertical state.
As a result, the balls stored in the vertical paths 25a to 25p are released. On the other hand, solenoid 27
4 is deenergized, the rotating shielding plate 271 returns and maintains the horizontal state, thereby opening the vertical paths 25a to 25.
Store the balls within 5p. And the rotating shield plate 2
A ball guiding path 28 is provided below 71.
The terminal end of this ball guiding path 28 is the ball waiting gutter 15.
connected to. The detection switches 26a to 26p
Accordingly, a plurality of detection means are provided corresponding to each of the ball sockets and detect that the pachinko balls have entered the ball socket. Further, the combination display 30 includes a combination display means that includes a plurality of display parts each corresponding to each of the ball sockets, and is configured to appropriately arrange the display parts so as to be able to display a plurality of types of combinations. It is configured. As pachinko balls are stored by the ball storage and release mechanism 27, display sections 31a to 31p corresponding to the ball sockets storing the pachinko balls are displayed, and this display will be described later. 1 to do
The display is maintained continuously while the unit is being played. This ball storage/discharge mechanism 27 and a display drive circuit 43 (to be described later) display the corresponding display section in accordance with the output of the detection means to indicate when a predetermined specific combination is established. A display driving and holding means is configured to cause the combination display means to display a specific combination and to maintain the display state during the one unit game.

3A to 3D are detailed views of the combination display 30, in particular, FIG. 3A is a perspective view thereof, FIG. 3B is an exploded perspective view thereof, and FIG. 3C is a detailed view of the installation of an indicator lamp. , and Fig. 3D shows D
-A longitudinal cross-sectional view along D is shown. Note that this combination display 30 may be provided near the ball sockets 8a to 8p. In the figure, a combination display 30 disposed at the center of the game board 7 includes a display board 31 on which identification information corresponding to the ball sockets is drawn. On the display board 31, for example, four display sections 31a to 31p are formed in each of the vertical and horizontal directions. Each display section 31a to 31p includes the ball socket 8.
The same identification information (numbers in the illustration) as the ball sockets corresponding to a to 8p is drawn. A frame member 32 is provided around the front surface of the display board 31. A transparent plate 33 is attached to the front surface of the frame member 32. A spacing member 34 is provided on the back surface of the display board 31. This spacing member 34 includes a plate member 341. Plate member 3
41 is provided with through holes 34a to 34p at positions corresponding to the display portions 31a to 31p of the display board 31, respectively. A cylindrical spacer 342 is formed on the back surface of the through holes 34a to 34p to prevent light from the display lamp from leaking to the surroundings. Then, through holes are formed in appropriate locations of the display panel 31 where the display portions 31a to 31p are not formed, and in the transparent plate 33 and the plate-like member 341 corresponding thereto. One of the obstruction protrusions 35 for changing the fall of the ball is inserted into these through holes. One end of the obstruction protrusion 35 is threaded to form a male thread. This male threaded portion is screwed into the spacing member 34 from the back side with a nut. Further, on the back surface of the plate member 34, a protrusion 3 is provided.
A plurality of 43 are fixed. The tip of the protrusion 345 is shaped like a step, and the tapered portion is threaded.

A substrate 36 is provided on the back side of the spacing member 34 . This substrate 36 includes the display sections 31a to 3.
Sockets 37a to 3, which will be described later, are located at positions corresponding to 1p.
A hole 361 for inserting the 7p is formed, and a through hole 362 is formed at a position corresponding to the protrusion 343. The sockets 37a to 37p are constructed by forming a columnar member 372 on a disk-like member 371, for example, as shown in FIG. 3C. An inverted L-shaped protrusion 373 is formed on a diametrically opposing side surface of this columnar member 372 . An indicator lamp 38 is provided in the hollow part of the columnar member 372.
The base of a to 38p is inserted. The lead terminals of the filaments of the indicator lamps 38a to 38p are exposed from the base and are taken out to the back side through a through hole 374 formed in the disc-shaped member 371. Also,
Lead wires 381,
Grooves 375 for winding 381 are formed at two diametrically symmetrical locations. Lead wires 381 and 382 are wound around the peripheral edge of the disc-shaped member 371 formed by the groove 375. As a result, each of the indicator lamps 38a-38p is integrally attached to each socket 37a-37p. Further, a groove 376 is formed on the back surface of the disc-shaped member 371 in order to attach the sockets 37a to 37p to the board 36 with a screwdriver.

By the way, the through hole 361 is connected to the columnar member 372.
A notch corresponding to the width and thickness of the L-shaped protrusion 373 when viewed from the front side is formed on both sides of the circle in the diametrical direction.
Further, around each through-hole 361 on the back surface of the substrate 36, there are provided at positions where electrical contact can be made with the lead wires 381, 382 of the indicator lamps 38a to 38p.
It is formed by routing the electrodes.

In this way, each display section 3 of the combination display 30
By configuring the display lamps 38a to 38p, the sockets 37a to 37p, and the board 36 for electrically displaying the signals 1a to 31p, even if the display lamps of the combination display are burnt out, the board 36
There is an advantage that the indicator lamp can be easily replaced from the back side of the board 36 without removing it.

Note that the display lamp and socket configured in this manner may be applied not only to the combination display 30 but also to each display lamp of the score display 13.

Note that the display lamp of the combination display 30 is
Of course, light emitting diodes may be used in addition to those shown in FIGS. A to 3C. Further, instead of the combination display 30 having such a configuration, a small cathode ray tube (CRT display) may be used to display each display section on the screen of the cathode ray tube.

FIG. 4 is an electrical circuit diagram of an embodiment of the present invention. The electric circuit 40 of this embodiment includes a play skill activation circuit 41, a combination state determination circuit 42 that determines the combination state displayed on the combination display 30, and each display section (31 in the illustration) included in the combination display 30.
a to 31p) display lamps (38a to 3 in the illustration)
Display drive circuit 4 for display driving 8p)
3. The system includes a notification means 45, a score counting circuit 47, a coin payout control circuit 48, and a decoder 49 for driving the number display 12 for display.

The combination status determination circuit 42 includes a first status determination circuit 421 for determining the combination status of each row in the horizontal direction of the combination display 30, and a second status determination circuit 421 for determining the combination status of each column in the vertical direction. circuit 4
22 and the four central display sections 31f, 31g,
31j and 31k. The first state determination circuit 421 includes AND gates 42A to 42D.
including. The AND gate 42A derives an "H" signal as a detection output when all of the detection switches 26a to 26d are closed in order to detect that all of the display sections 31a to 31d in the top row are displayed. It is something to do. Similarly, the AND gate 42B determines whether a combination of the display sections in the second row from the top is established based on the outputs of the detection switches 26e to 26h, and the AND gate 42C determines the combination of the display sections in the second row from the top based on the outputs of the detection switches 26i to 26l. The AND gate 42D determines whether the combination is established between the display sections in the third row to the third row, and the AND gate 42D determines whether the combination is established among the display sections on the bottom row based on the outputs of the detection switches 26m to 26p. In addition, the second state determination circuit 422
is an AND that determines the combination status of the first column from the left
Gate 42E, determines the combination status of the second column
AND gate 42F (not shown), AND gate 42G (not shown) for determining the combination in the third column, and AND gate 42H for determining the combination in the first right column.
including. The third state determination circuit 423 is composed of an AND gate 42I that determines the central four combination states.

The notification means 45 includes a pulse generation circuit 450;
AND gates 42A to 4 for detecting each of the above combinations
Notification drive circuit 45A provided corresponding to 2I
Contains 45I. However, in the illustration, for simplification, only the notification drive circuit 45A is shown in detail, and details of other circuits are omitted.

In addition, the display drive circuit 43 for display-driving the combination display 30 is a circuit for display-driving each of the display sections 31a to 31d in the upper row, that is, each detection switch 26a to 26d and the display section 3.
Display lamps 38a to 38 corresponding to 1a to 31d
Although only the connection circuit with d is shown, other combinations are assumed to have similar circuit configurations.

FIG. 5 is a time chart to help understand the operation of FIG. 4.

Next, with reference to FIGS. 1 to 5, the operation when playing a game with the coin gaming machine 10 of this embodiment will be explained together with the specific circuit configuration shown in FIG.

If the number of coins required to play one game is one, the player inserts one coin into the coin slot 3. Accordingly,
The inserted coin detection switch 212 is closed by the passage of the inserted coin. Depending on the monostable multi 4
11 derives a high level (hereinafter referred to as "H") signal for a certain period of time. This "H" signal is transmitted to the delay circuit 412
Coin payout control circuit 48 and delay circuit 41 via OR gate 460
2'. By the way, when a player starts a game for the first time, the score counting circuit 4
The count value of 7 is 0. Therefore, even if the settlement command signal of the "H" signal is applied from the OR gate 460, the coin payout control circuit 48 does not perform any coin payout operation. Then, the delay circuit 412 gives an operation command signal to the driver 413 after a certain period of time delay after the coin is inserted. depending on,
Driver 413 energizes solenoid 274.
The solenoid 274 attracts the plunger and pulls up the lever 273 to close the rotary shielding plate 27.
1 is rotated to release the balls stored in the vertical paths 25a to 25p. The ejected ball is guided to the batted ball waiting trough 15 via the ball guiding path 28. This allows the player to play a game of hitting a certain number of balls. After that, the output of monostable multi 411 is low level (hereinafter referred to as "L")
When the signal is reversed, solenoid 274 is deenergized. Therefore, the rotation shielding plate 271 returns to the horizontal state, and the balls that have subsequently fallen into the ball sockets 8a to 8p are stored in the vertical paths 25a to 25p.

Then, the player operates the ball hitting handle 16 to adjust the strength of the ball to be hit and issue a command to hit the ball as appropriate. As a result, the balls guided to the ball waiting gutter 15 are sequentially hit one by one by the electric ball hitting mechanism and driven into the game board 7. The hit balls either fall into the special prize holes 9j, 9g, the winning ball devices 9f, 9k, or the play hole 9R, or directly into any of the ball sockets 8a to 8p without falling into these.

Now, assuming that the ball falls into the ball socket 8a, the ball passes through the ball socket 8a and passes through the vertical path 25.
a, the lever 261 of the detection switch 26a
Continue pressing. In response, the detection switch 26a closes, and the display lamp 38 corresponding to the display section 31a is turned on.
Display a by lighting it up. Thereafter, in the same manner, when a ball falls into any ball socket or winning ball device, the detection switch corresponding to the ball socket into which the ball fell is closed, and the detection switch corresponding to the ball socket is closed. The indicator lamp on the display section lights up continuously.

As described above, the output of each of the detection switches 26a to 26p corresponding to the ball socket into which the ball has fallen is provided to the state determination circuit 42. For example, if a combination of the display sections 31a to 31d in the top horizontal row is established, the detection switches 26a to 26d are continuously closed until the start of the next game. In response, the AND gate 42A continuously derives the "H" signal until the start of the next game or the time of payment processing, as shown in FIG. 5b. This "H" signal is given to the differentiation circuit 441, and the alarm circuit 45
It is given as one input of AND gate 455 included in A. The differentiating circuit 441 differentiates the rising edge of the "H" signal and converts the differentiated pulse into a monostable multi-4
51 and also to the OR gate 461. In response, the OR gate 461 provides the score counting circuit 47 with a signal instructing to add one point. The score counting circuit 47 adds one point to the score according to the output of the OR gate 461. On the other hand, monostable multi 451
derives an "H" signal as shown in FIG. 5c for a predetermined period of time from the input of the differential pulse.
The “H” signal of this monostable multi-451 output is
The AND gate 452 is activated and the signal is inverted to "L" by the inverter 456.
is applied to gate 455 disabling the AND gate 455. At this time, AND gate 452
The output pulse of the pulse generation circuit 450 is always inputted to the . Therefore, AND gate 452
derives the output pulse of the pulse generating circuit 450 during the "H" output period of the monostable multi 451. This pulse output causes the light emitting diode (or display lamp) of the display section 131 included in the score display 13 to blink on and off through the OR gate 454 (see FIG. 5d).

Therefore, based on the blinking display state of each display section included in the score display 13, the player knows that the combination corresponding to that display section has been established. After a certain period of time, when the output of the monostable multi 451 becomes an "L" signal, the AND gate 452 is disabled and the AND gate 455 is enabled.
For this reason, the light emitting diode 13a corresponding to the display section 131 continuously displays from then on until the start of the next game.

In the above description, the notification means 45A blinks for a certain period of time based on the combination of the display units 31a to 31d, and then continuously lights up. It goes without saying that it is also possible to display the light continuously.

Further, as another embodiment for notifying the combination establishment state, the notification may be made by voice instead of the display or blinking display. In that case, use the output of the monostable multi 451 to make the piezoelectric buzzer or buzzer 453 sound for a certain period of time, or make the AND gate 4
The piezoelectric buzzer 453 may be sounded intermittently with a pulse output of 52. In order to make it possible to identify which combination has been established through audio notification, for example, the constant time of the monostable multi 451 included in the notification circuits 45A to 45I is made different for each combination, and the piezoelectric buzzer is activated intermittently. The number of rings may be set differently. Furthermore, by using a speaker instead of the piezoelectric buzzer and varying the frequency of the sound source signal supplied to the speaker, the tone color may be made different for each combination. Furthermore, as another embodiment, without changing the number of intermittent sounds or the timbre for each combination, it may be changed for each score, that is, for each horizontal combination, vertical combination, or center four combination. You may let them.

Similarly, if other combinations are established, the AND gates 42B to 4 corresponding to each combination
2I derives an "H" signal and causes the corresponding notification circuits 45B to 45I to notify it. In that case, since different scores are determined for each combination, the score counting circuit 47 adds one point to the score when there is an input from the OR gate 461, and adds two points when there is an input from the OR gate 462. When the output of the differentiating circuit 449 hits, the score is 3.
Add points. In this way, the score counting circuit 47
cumulatively counts the points awarded based on the established state of the combinations during one game period. and,
The scores counted by the score counting circuit 47 are given to the decoder 49. The decoder 49 drives the number display 12 to display based on the score.

By the way, if the ball lands in the special prize hole 9j or 9g, the ball will enter the path 231 or 23 on the back side.
3, special prize ball detection switch 241
or 242 detects it. This detection output
Since the winning ball is given to the score counting circuit 47 via the OR gate 461, one point is added to the score even if the winning ball enters the special prize hole 9j or 9g.

As described above, the player plays a ball hitting game, and when the player hits a certain number of balls, the game ends. In that case, the player presses the settlement button 6 or inserts a coin to start the next game. In response, OR gate 460 derives an "H" signal to output coin payout control circuit 48 and delay circuit 412'.
give to Accordingly, the coin payout control circuit 48 intermittently energizes the solenoid 223 based on the number of points counted by the score counting circuit 47,
Controls the payout of the number of coins according to the score. Then, after a certain period of time required to pay out the maximum number of coins that can be obtained in one game, the delay circuit 41
2' derives the reset signal and outputs the score counting circuit 47.
to reset the score. In this way, coins are paid out as prizes based on the points earned in one game, and settlement processing is performed.

Incidentally, in the above-mentioned FIG. 4, as an example of the notification means, a case has been described in which the score display 13 is provided for displaying the combination establishment state for each type of combination, but each display section 31 of the combination display 30
It is also possible to display the established state of the combination using a to 31p.

FIG. 6 is a circuit diagram showing another embodiment of the notification means. In this embodiment, a combination display 30 is used to display an alarm indicating the establishment of a combination.
Only the notification circuit that displays the establishment of combination d is shown. Next, the structure and operation of another embodiment of the notification means will be described with reference to FIG.
Now, assuming that a ball falls into the ball socket 8a, the detection switch 26a is closed by the ball falling into the ball socket 8a. The output of the detection switch 26a is given as one input of the AND gate 42A, and also as one input of the AND gate 57a. At this time, monostable multi 52
does not derive an “H” signal, i.e. “L”
Deriving the signal. This "L" signal disables AND gate 53 and is applied to inverter 56. Inverter 56 inverts the "L" signal and derives the "H" signal. This "H" signal is passed through the OR gate 55 to the AND gates 57a~
57d, and activates AND gates 57a to 57d. Therefore, when the ball falls into the ball socket 8a, the AND gate 57
a derives an "H" signal and lights up the display lamp 38a corresponding to the display section 31a.

Thereafter, in the same manner, the balls are placed in the ball sockets 8b to 8d corresponding to the display sections 31b to 31d in the uppermost row in the horizontal direction.
When the detection switches 26b to 26d are respectively closed. Accordingly, the indicator lamp 3
8b, 38c, and 38d are each lit up and displayed. Then, when the combination of the display sections 31a to 31d is established, the AND gate 42A derives an "H" signal. This "H" signal rises and is differentiated by the differentiating circuit 441, and is then differentiated by the OR gate 46 shown in FIG.
1 and to the monostable multi 52. Accordingly, the monostable multi 52 makes its output an "H" signal for a certain period of time, and the AND gate 5
Activate 3. The AND gate 53 derives the output pulses of the pulse generation circuit 51 during the output period of the monostable multi 52 and passes each pulse through the OR gate 55.
It is applied to AND gates 57a to 57d. For this reason,
Each AND gate 57a to 57d has a display section 31a to
Each of the display lamps 38a to 38d corresponding to 31d is blinked. Thereby, it is possible to inform the player of the established combination by using each display section of the combination display 30 where the combination has been established.

In this way, if you use the combination display 30,
Since the player is constantly looking at the combination display 30,
It is possible to reliably notify the established state of the combination, and since no special display is required, there is an advantage that the established state of the combination can be notified with a simple configuration and low cost.

Then, after a certain period of time has passed since the combination is established, the monostable multi 52 makes its output an "L" signal. In response, AND gate 53 is disabled.
However, the inverter 56 inverts the "L" signal to the "H" signal and passes it through the OR gate 55.
Since it is applied as the other input of the AND gates 57a to 57d, the state of the combination being established is continuously displayed by lighting.

Note that, if necessary, instead of or in addition to the visual display, the combination establishment state may be notified by voice. In this case, AND gate 5
The configuration may be such that the piezoelectric buzzer 54 can be sounded by the output of 3 or the output of the monostable multi 52. The notification means explained in FIGS. 4, 6, etc. are as follows:
It includes a combination notifying means for notifying that a combination has been established based on a determination by the combination state determining means comprising the combination state determining circuit 42 that the specific combination has been established.

In addition, in the above-mentioned embodiment, a case was explained in which the gaming state was controlled using a hardware circuit. However, the technical idea of the present invention is not limited to this, and it goes without saying that the control may be performed by software processing using a microcomputer.

In the above-mentioned embodiment, the case of a coin-operated game machine was explained, but the technical concept of the present invention can also be applied to a combination type pachinko game machine that uses the balls borrowed from a ball rental machine to play the game. .

〔Effect of the invention〕

In the present invention having the above-mentioned configuration, in order to display and hold the predetermined specific combination that has been established until the end of one unit of the game, the player can use the ball socket corresponding to the specific combination that has already been established. It is possible to reduce as much as possible the unnecessary waste of balls by dropping pachinko balls into the game, and if a specific predetermined combination is established during one unit of play, balls are wasted during the remaining games. It has now become possible to provide a combination game machine that allows players to become absorbed in the game by aiming to establish other types of specific combinations without having to do so.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

FIG. 1 is an external view of a coin gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIGS. 2A and 2B are diagrams showing details of the back side of the coin gaming machine. Figures 3A-3D are detailed views of an example of a combination display. FIG. 4 is an electrical circuit diagram of an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 5 is a time chart for explaining the operation of FIG. 4. FIG. 6 is a circuit diagram of another embodiment of the notification means. In the figure, 10 is a coin gaming machine, 8a to 8p
12 is a number display, 13 is a score display, 26a to 26p are detection switches, 30 is a combination display, 31a to 31p are display parts, 32 is a frame member, 33 is a transparent plate, 34 is an interval Members, 36 is a board, 37a to 37p are sockets, 38a to 38p
41 is a display lamp, 41 is a game activation circuit, 42 is a combination status judgment circuit, 43 is a display drive circuit, 42A
~42I is an AND gate, 45 is an alarm means, 45
A to 45I and 50 are alarm circuits, 47 is a score counting circuit, 48 is a coin payout control circuit, and 49 is a decoder.

Claims (1)

[Scope of Claims] 1. The game is divided into units, and at least one of a plurality of predetermined specific combinations is determined by the combination of ball sockets in which the balls hit during each unit of play win. A combination game machine in which a gaming value is awarded based on the establishment of a combination of: a plurality of ball sockets formed on the surface of the game board, each of which receives a pachinko ball fired onto the surface of the board; a plurality of detection means provided corresponding to the ball sockets and for detecting that the pachinko balls have entered the ball sockets, each of which includes a plurality of display sections corresponding to each of the ball sockets; combination display means configured to be able to display a plurality of types of combinations by arranging them appropriately; in accordance with the outputs of the respective detection means, the corresponding display portions are displayed so as to display the combinations as the specific combinations are established; Display driving and holding means causes the combination display means to display the established specific combination and maintains the display state during the game of the first unit, the display state of each display section of the combination display means is set to the specific combination a combination state determining means for determining that the specific combination has been established; and a combination notifying means for notifying that the combination has been established based on the determination by the combination state determining means that the specific combination has been established. Game machine. 2. The combination game machine according to claim 1, wherein the combination notifying means includes visual notifying means for visually notifying based on the output of the combination state determining means. 3. The combination game machine according to claim 2, wherein the visual notification means includes a combination establishment display section that blinks based on the output of the combination status determination means. 4. The combination game machine according to claim 3, wherein the visual notification means blinks a display section of the combination display means based on the output of the combination status determination means. 5. The combination game machine according to claim 1, wherein the combination notification means includes audio notification means that provides audio notification based on the output of the combination status determination means.