JPH0614982B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] [Industrial field of application] The present invention uses a pachinko ball (also called a game ball) for a game to play a game, and a specified number of units are awarded as a reward when a prize is established. Pachinko balls for prizes (also called prize balls)
However, the present invention relates to a pachinko game machine that is discharged to a bowl on the front of the machine body.

[Technical background]

In a pachinko machine, which is one of the representative examples of this type of gaming machine, as is well known, based on the cooperation of the launching device and the ball feeding device, one gaming ball in the upper ball dish is used as a launch rail base end in the machine. The game machine (out ball) that has been sent to the club and launched into the game board, and then entered the out port is discharged from the out route of the mechanism board, while the game ball (safe ball) that entered one of the winning parts is The prize processing device of the mechanical board processes and discharges one by one, and the prize ball dispensing device of the mechanical board is operated once for each processing operation of the device to supply a prescribed number of prize balls. Then, the above-mentioned prize balls are preferentially discharged from the discharge main path of the prize ball discharge path formed on the mechanism board to the first discharge path and thereafter discharged to the upper bowl plate side, and then from the upper ball dish to the first ball tray. After the prize balls are filled in the upper part of the discharge path, the discharge balls overflow from the middle of the discharge main path to the second discharge path that is in communication with the first discharge path and are discharged to the lower bowl dish in order. Be stored.

[Prior art and its problems]

In the conventional pachinko machine, as described above, the prize balls dispensed from the prize ball dispenser cannot be controlled to be discharged to the lower bowl plate and always be preferentially discharged to the upper ball dish.
For this reason, even if the prize balls are filled from the lower ball plate into the second discharge path in a considerable amount, the number of prize balls in the first discharge path decreases as the game balls in the upper ball plate are used in continuing the game. However, when the player who is devoted to the game notices, only the remaining amount in the upper ball dish becomes the hand holding amount for the game and disappears within a relatively short time. Therefore, when playing a game continuously, the storage balls in the lower bowl must be replaced in the upper bowl.

The above-mentioned ball exchange will be performed by the player himself, and while the game is continuing, he will directly grab the stored ball in the lower ball dish with the left hand, that is, the opposite side of the normal game operation, and enter the upper ball dish. However, it becomes difficult to concentrate on the game because I feel very busy because of this ball replacement. Especially during the game, "special game conditions" that are advantageous to the player, for example, commonly known as "big hit state or continuous open state", are easy for most of the game balls hit on the game surface within a predetermined short time. If you are in a situation where you can win the prize, you may be obsessed with the game conditions, but sometimes you have to replace the ball, and at that time the ball falls out due to the failure to grab the ball. There is a case where the player is distracted by the looseness or grasping the ball and neglects the "special game condition".

Further, in the conventional pachinko machine, the game is temporarily interrupted each time the prize balls dispensed as described above are filled in the prize ball discharge path by an appropriate amount. That is, as generally known as prize ball fullness detecting means, a sensing member that can fluctuate when the pressure of the prize ball group is directly sensed at a predetermined portion in the second discharge passage, and a sensing member of this member. A detection switch etc. that is activated when it changes and detects the full state of the prize ball is installed, regardless of the intention of the player who is devoted to the game,
When the prize ball is filled, the launching device is temporarily stopped and controlled to stop the game ball based on the detection signal from the switch. In this state, when the filled prize balls in the second discharge passage are discharged from the lower plate by the ball removing operation on the lower ball plate side, the prize ball full detection means returns to the pre-detection state again. In relation to being done, the launching device is released from the stop and returned to the original movable state, and the game is resumed by launching the game ball, but unless the prize ball is discharged from the lower ball plate, the game described above is executed. The suspended state is not released.

For this reason, the game machine is lucky to have the above-mentioned "special game conditions".
Even if the situation occurs, even if the prize balls are discharged from the lower ball dish, if the launcher is stopped and the game is interrupted by the prize ball filling detection operation described above during the game,
During that time, the player cannot hit the special "special game conditions" because he / she cannot hit the game ball, and not only remains a big dissatisfaction but also causes troubles between the game shop side and the player. There was a problem.

[Object of the Invention]

The object of the present invention is to discharge the prize balls, which are paid out for winning a prize, exclusively to the first ball plate and always allocate them as game balls. At the time of filling the prize balls in the discharge path for prize balls, The prize ball dispensing operation is temporarily stopped and held, and the winning condition is memorized while the game is still able to be continued. On the other hand, the filled prize ball and the prize ball corresponding to the winning condition for the memory reserve are transferred to the second bowl plate side. Provided is a pachinko-type gaming machine capable of discharging, and restarting the prize-ball dispensing operation when the prize-ball filling in the discharge route is released to discharge the prize balls to the first bowl. The troublesomeness of exchanging the stored balls in the first ball plate for the first ball plate is eliminated, and the interruption of the game each time the prize ball fullness is detected is eliminated, and the troubles caused by this are solved in advance. It is in.

[Means for Solving the Problem] According to the present invention, a predetermined number of prize balls are dispensed in accordance with the operation of the prize processing device that sends the game balls in the upper plate to the game surface portion and operates corresponding to the safe balls for winning a prize. And a prize ball dispensing device for accommodating prize balls for the next period, and forming a discharge main path and a first discharge path for guiding the prize balls from the prize ball dispenser to the upper bowl plate. A second discharge path communicating from the middle to the lower bowl is installed, and a prize ball discharge switching means for opening and closing the second discharge path is installed, and a manual operation means for opening the prize ball discharge switching means is provided. Provided in the winning detection means for detecting the safe ball, and provided with a prize ball detecting means for detecting the full state of the prize ball amount in any one of the discharge main path and the first discharge path, via the control means. , The safe sphere number is added by the signal from the winning detection means, and is subtracted each time the winning processing device is operated, and Winning balls amount winning balls detecting means is composed of a sequence to stop the winning processing apparatus when full.

[Action]

In the pachinko-type gaming machine of the present invention, the prize processing device is operated in response to a safe ball for winning a prize generated on the game surface portion, and a prescribed number of prize balls are dispensed and prize balls for the next period are accommodated by the prize ball dispensing device. I do. Since the prize ball discharge switching means that opens and closes the second discharge path is always kept closed, the prize balls discharged from the prize ball feeding device fall on the discharge main path and the first discharge path. Be guided to the upper bowl. On the other hand, the control means adds the safe sphere number with a signal from the winning detection means, and performs a subtraction process every time the prize sphere dispenser is operated. In such a state, when the prize balls sequentially fill the discharge path and the prize ball detecting means detects the prize balls, the prize processing device is controlled to be stopped. As a result, the discharge of the prize balls is stopped, but the safe balls are sequentially added through the prize storing control means, and the game can be continued. Further, the player opens the prize balls by opening the prize ball discharge switching means through the manual operation means.
It can be discharged to the lower bowl through the discharge path,
When the prize ball detecting means is not full, a predetermined number of prize balls corresponding to the stored safe ball number are discharged by the operation of the prize processing device. As a result, the prize balls can be discharged prior to the upper ball plate, and the game can be continued.

〔Example〕

As a preferred embodiment of the pachinko-type gaming machine according to the present invention, in this example, for each winning condition established in each winning portion in the game board, a large number and a small number of preset prize balls are accurately set. This section describes a pachinko machine that is an example of the number of types of prize balls to be changed and supplied. In such a pachinko machine P,
As shown in the figure, a glass door 3 and a stanchion 4 are openably and closably mounted on the front side of the front rim 2 assembled to the outer frame 1, and fixed to the front side of the stanchion 4 and the lower part of the front frame 2. On the front surface of the base plate 7, upper and lower ball trays 6.9 incorporating a ball removing device are installed in accordance with the through hole 5.8 for the prize balls. Front frame 2
The operating section A1 and the hitting ball drive section A2 of the launching device A are installed in the lower part of the above, while the game balls in the upper bowl plate 6 are launched one by one in cooperation with the launching device A inside the splint 4. A ball feeding device B for feeding to the rail 10 is detachably set.

In the game board C that is detachably and replaceably set on the holding frame 11 fixed to the back side of the front frame 2, a large number (for example, 13) of prize ball acquisition conditions are given as the above-mentioned respective winning portions. A first winning device 12 that can generate a safe ball (hereinafter, referred to as a normal safe ball) and a safe ball (hereinafter, referred to as a specific safe ball) to which a small number (for example, 7) of prize ball acquisition conditions are given. Two of the second winning tools 13 that can occur are arranged in threes in the drawing. 14 is a variable design display device, which receives a start input signal obtained every time a specific safe ball that has won each of the second prize devices 13 is detected by a second detection switch 49, which will be described later, as a prize detection means, The symbols (numerals) can be digitally continuously changed and fixedly displayed in each display window. 15 is a big winning device, when it matches a preset "combination" of the respective symbols fixedly displayed on the display device 14,
It is assumed that the "special game condition" is given and the special winning opening 16 is opened under the set condition to generate a normal safe ball. Note that the technical gist of both devices 14.15 is conventionally known and is not a requirement of the present invention, so description thereof will be omitted. 17 indicates an out port. Then, on the back surface of the game board C, as shown in FIG. 2, passages 18.19 for passing through each safe ball generated in the first and second winning prize 12.13 are formed, and the passage 19 and the outlet 17 of the specific safe ball are formed. The second detection switch is provided on the collecting path 20 communicating with the back side.
49 are installed. In addition, above the board is a prize indicator 50
Is installed.

On the other hand, in the mechanical board M that is detachably attached to the holding frame 11 on the back side of the front frame 2 and can be opened and closed, as shown in FIG. 2.3, in the board main body 21, a collecting chamber that normally receives safe balls and sends them to the processing chamber R
22 and the discharge path 23 for discharging the out ball from the out port 17
And a discharge path 24 for discharging the prize balls to the respective bowls is formed, and the processing chamber R is equipped with a prize processing device D controlled by the control means N described later, while The prize-ball storage / delivery path E, the prize-ball feeding device F and the prize-ball number control device G are provided above, and the first ball 1. The second prize ball detection means H1.H2 and the prize ball discharge switching means I operated by the manual operation means J are respectively provided at the branches of the discharge path 24.

In the prize ball discharge path 24, as shown in FIG. 3.16, the first discharge path 26 formed in the upper part of the processing chamber R is provided below the discharge main path 25 formed below the prize ball feeding device F. A second discharge passage 28, which is directly connected to and is formed on the left side of the processing chamber R in a V shape, is branched from the upper portion of the first discharge passage 26 and is continuously connected. And the first discharge path 26, as shown in FIG.
The discharge port 27 of 21, the communication port 11A of the holding frame 11 and the communication port 5 are communicated with the upper bowl 6 in this order, while the second discharge path is provided.
28 forms a sloped path 28A and a drooping path 28B in series,
As shown in the figure, the discharge container 29 fixed to the lower part of the back surface of the front frame 2 and the through hole 8 are connected to the lower bowl 9 in this order. On the other hand, in the processing room R, the normal safe ball from the meeting room 22 is entered.
The first detection switch 48, which is a winning detection means for normal safe balls, can be disposed on the way to the ball removal path 32 that communicates with the discharge path 23 from the 30 through the exit path 31. ing. The entrance 30 and exit 31 are covered with a support plate 33.

The prize processing device D operates based on a control signal from a control means N described later to open / close a prize ball dispensing device F described later. As shown in FIG. 6.12. A rotary solenoid type electromagnetic operation tool 35 that is detachably installed in units, an interlocking lever 38 that is pivotally attached to the support plate 33 and is connected to a rotating plate 36 of the operation tool 35 through a connecting rod 37, and It has a lock lever 39 and a control lever 41 which are pivotally mounted in the chamber R and operated by an interlocking lever 38, and when the operating tool 35 is energized and energized each time, the turntable 36 During forward movement, the interlocking lever 38 is tilted via the connecting rod 37, and accordingly, the lock lever 39 and the control lever 41 are tilted via the pin 40.42. The turntable 36 is urged in one direction by a spring, and each lever 38.39.41 is L-shaped and its central portion is pivotally mounted, so that the interlocking lever 38 and the connecting rod 37 can freely play. The connecting pins 41.42 of the levers extend outward from the holes of the support plate 33. 43 is the processing room R
The cover which covers the whole is shown.

On the other hand, in the prize-ball storage / delivery path E, as shown in FIG. 3, a storage container 44 for storing a considerable amount of prize balls to be regularly replenished.
And the prize balls coming out of this container 44 are sequentially arranged and
Two rectifying gutters 45 for row rectification, and two prize balls from the rectifying gutter 45
A delivery gutter 46 is provided for delivering the ball to the prize ball dispensing device F side while changing the delivery direction and reducing the ball pressure in the row state.

In the prize ball dispensing device F, each time the processing operation of the prize processing device D is timed, the prize ball dispensing device F is actuated once to dispense a prescribed number of prize balls for each normal and specific safe ball. As shown in FIG. 7.12, the vertical ball case 51 made of synthetic resin is aligned with the delivery trough 46 of the prize ball storage delivery path E, and the upper and lower first and second control valves 54.58 and both valves are provided. A control device 63 for controlling the opening and closing of the device is assembled into one to form a cassette form. The ball case 51 formed in a rectangular tube shape is vertically placed in the lower part of the delivery gutter 46 so as to be removable and replaceable.
Then, the inlets 52a of the two-row containers 52 that are partitioned and formed inside
While communicating with the outlets of the respective passages 46a of the delivery gutter 46, the outlets 52b thereof are opened toward the discharge main passage 25 of the prize ball discharge passage 24. Each container is placed in the middle part of the side cover of the ball case 51.
A mouth 53 is formed with respect to 52.

The first control valve 54 is tiltably supported by a support shaft 55 outside the upper end of the ball case 51, and has an opening / closing piece 56 for each inlet 52a at one end and a connecting piece 57 at the other end. Each is formed. The valve 54 is made of a thin metal and is always biased in the closing direction of the inlet 52a by its own balance.
On the other hand, the second control valve 58 is tiltably supported by a support shaft 59 outside the central portion of the ball case 51, and the lower part thereof is retractable with respect to the outlets 52b of the two containers 52. Open / close valve 60
Is formed, and a connecting member 61 is pivotally attached to the upper end. The valve 58 is made of synthetic resin and is always biased in the closing direction of the outlet 52b by its own balance, and the opening and closing pieces 60 of both sides correspond to one ball to match the odd number of prize balls. The contact surface with the prize ball is formed in a slanted shape by being projected at a height difference.

Further, the control tool 63 is vertically inserted and supported with respect to the guide holding tool 62 attached outside the upper side of the ball case 51,
On the upper part thereof, a substantially U-shaped engaging piece 64 capable of engaging with the connecting piece 57 of the first control valve 54 with appropriate play (time difference).
However, restricting pieces 65 for the connecting members 61 of the second control valve 58 are formed in the lower portions, respectively. The restricting tool 63 is made of synthetic resin and is always urged downward by its own balance, and is lifted and lowered according to the tilting of the operation lever 66. This operation lever 66 is pivotally attached to the side edge of the board body 21 in a cantilevered state, and a part thereof is connected to the other end of the control lever 41 of the prize processing device D via a connecting rod 67, Its free end is connected to the control device 63 in a non-connected manner.

By the way, in the prize ball dispenser F, the ball case 51 has both accommodation paths 52.
In which a maximum of eight prize balls are stored, one of which holds seven prize balls and the other of which holds six prize balls. In the case where the ball case 51 is common, the second control valve 58 is replaced with another type in which the positions of the two opening / closing valves 60 are changed, so that it can be used for 15 pieces and 14 pieces. obtain. Of course, the ball case for 12, 11, and 10 can be exchanged. 47
Shows a cover for covering the entire prize-ball dispensing device F.

The prize ball number control device G, which is installed opposite to the prize ball dispensing device F, is operated based on a control signal from the control means N to change and control the prize ball dispensing number. A rotary solenoid type electromagnetic operation tool 69 and a restriction valve 72 for vertically dividing the prize ball in the ball case are arranged on a base 68 installed on the left side of the ball case 51 as shown in FIG. Based on the above control signal, the electromagnetic operation tool 69
Is energized and excited, the regulation valve 72 is tilted via the connecting rod 71 in accordance with the reciprocating rotation change of the turntable 70 to open and close the container 52. The restriction valve 72 is made of a thin metal, and the lower end of the restriction valve 72 is pivotally supported 73 by the base 68 to be held upright.
Then, the opening / closing piece 74 formed at the upper end can be retracted into the container 52 from the opening 53 of the ball case 51. By the way, the valve 72 has both opening / closing pieces 74 at the same height, and the center of each container 52 (upper total 6
Position).

The first prize ball detecting means H1 detects the filled condition of prize balls in the discharge main path 25 of the discharge path E24 for prize balls.
As shown in the figure, the base 75 is screwed to the central side of the main road 25.
In addition, the sensing lever 76 for the prize ball is pivotally attached 77 and urged by the spring 78, and the limit type detection switch 79 is attached, and the lever 79 is pushed by the prize ball group and shown in the figure. When the switch 79 changes to the right, the detection piece 79a of the switch 79 is pushed by the operation piece 76a of the lever 76 to perform detection operation (ON), and the detection signal is sent to the control means N side. Further, the second prize ball detecting means H2 is for detecting the filled state of the prize balls in the second discharge passage 28 of the discharge passage 24 for prize balls, and as shown in FIG.
In the lower part of B, the sensing lever 80 for the prize ball is pivotally attached 81 and is urged by the spring 82, and the limit type detection switch 83 is attached outside the road, and the lever 80 is the prize ball. When the switch 83 is pushed to change to the right in the figure, the detection piece 83a of the switch 83 is pushed by the operation piece 80a of the lever 80 to perform a detection operation (ON), and the detection signal is sent to the control means N side. Emit. In both means H1.H2, each switch 79.83 is 2
One by one is used in this example, and the other is separately available.

The prize ball discharge switching means I can change the discharge direction of the prize balls by controlling the opening and opening of the second discharge path 28 based on the control signal from the control means N. As shown in FIG. In a base 91 screwed to the outside of the passage 28A, an opening / closing valve 92 that opens and closes the inlet 28a, a lock member 95 that can hold the valve 92 in a closed position to open it, and a member that holds the member 95 in the held position. A first electromagnetic operating tool 98 that can be operated to the open position and a second electromagnetic operating tool 103 that can always urge the open / close valve 92 to the open position to operate to the closed position are arranged and covered with a cover 109. The whole is unitized.

That is, the on-off valve 92 is a lever type with its end pivoted 94, and an arc-shaped locking plate 93 is integrally formed around the fulcrum portion thereof, and the lock member 95 has its upper end pivoted 97. It has a hanging lever type, and a locking portion 96 is projectingly provided on a lower portion thereof. A direct-acting solenoid is used for the first electromagnetic operating tool 98, and a rod 99 urged by a spring 100 in the extension direction is connected to a lock member 95 via a connecting rod 101. On the other hand, the second electromagnetic operating tool 103 is attached to a bracket 102 that is screwed to the left of the base 91 using a rotary solenoid, and a turntable 104 that is biased in one direction by a spring is The first link 105, the crank lever 106 pivotally attached 107 to the center of the base 91, and the second link 10
It is connected to the on-off valve 92 via 8.

Therefore, in the means I, both electromagnetic operation tools are operated before the operation.
98.103 are both in the demagnetization paused state, the on-off valve 92 is in the state of being held in the closed position by the lock member 95, and the turntable 104 of the second electromagnetic operation tool 103 is at the operating end (the pulling end).
It is urged toward the open position while changing to. Under this condition, when the lock member 95 is changed to the release position by energization of the first electromagnetic operating tool 98, the on-off valve 92 released from the member 95 uses the urging force on the second electromagnetic operating tool 103 side. Then, it is quickly changed to the open position.

The manual operation means J for the prize ball discharge switching means I is attached to the rear side of the front frame 2 and the push button 111 mounted on the support board 7 and exposing the front portion as shown in FIG. 1.11. Having a limit type detection switch 113 and the like in the holder 112, when the button 111 is operated by the player, the switch 113 has its detection piece 113a pushed by the movable rod 114 to be in the operating state (ON). The signal is sent to the control means N side. However, the operation signal from the means J is the first prize ball detecting means.
It can be generated (input) after the detection of H1 is activated, and cannot be generated (input) when the detection of the second prize ball detecting means H2 is activated.

In addition, as the other structure, K in FIG. 3 is a ball flow detecting means laid at the tip of the rectifying gutter 45 of the award ball storing and delivering path E, and the number of award balls in the gutter 45 decreases or the rectifying defect is poor. When the sensing lever 115 tilts and changes due to the above, the detection switch 116 is operated and the detection signal is input to the control means N.

Based on the input of the above-mentioned respective detection signals, the control means N controls the operation of the award processing device D and the award ball number changing device G, the display control of the award display device 50, and the award ball fullness detection described above. In order to control the opening and closing of the prize ball discharge switching means I based on a signal and a manual operation signal, there is a form example in which a software program using a one-chip microcomputer is incorporated in a control board that constitutes a necessary circuit. , As shown in FIG. 19, input of the winning detection signal from the input section 121 and each switch 48.49 according to each of the switches 48.49.79.83.113.116 described above, and the operation control output to the winning processing device D and the prize ball number changing device G. The prize winning memory holding unit 122 that stores and holds the winning condition is calculated by adding and subtracting the sending of the winning combination, and compares the normal and specific winning detection signals sent from the memory holding unit 122 to give priority to the normal winning side. The priority section 123 While being equipped,
A manual operation control unit 124 for controlling whether or not an operation signal can be input from the manual operation means J when a signal is input from the first and second prize ball detecting means H1.H2, a signal from the second prize ball detecting means H2, and winning A logical operation unit that compares the return signal from the storage holding unit 122 and the operation signal from the manual operation means J with each other
125, and an output drive unit 129 or the like for driving each electromagnetic operation device 35.69.98.103, the prize display device 50, and each lamp 117.118 arranged on both sides of the game board C based on the output from each output holding unit 126.127.128 Is provided.

However, in the prize winning memory holding unit 122, up to infinity can be stored for normal and specific winning detection signals, and under the current pachinko machine, the maximum number of safe balls occurs within the minimum short time. A considerable number is stored and reserved in consideration of the situation in which the operation is performed. Then, the above-mentioned return signal is sent to the side of the logical operation unit 125 when the storage reservation amount becomes “0”. The first and second detection switches 48.49 both use a magnetic sensor type capable of detecting passage of a safe sphere by the detection unit. Further, the display tool 50 can digitally display the winning conditions stored and held in the winning storage holding unit 122 in each of the normal winning and specific winning display units 50A and 50B as shown in FIG.

In the pachinko machine of the present example configured as described above, the game ball thrown into the upper ball dish 6 is inserted into the ball feeder B on the back side of the support board 4 and once held in standby, and then the launch device is launched. By operating the operation unit A1 of A, in accordance with the cooperation of the ball striking drive unit A2 and the ball feeding device B, the game balls are fed from the ball feeding device B one by one to the launch rail 17 and the game board C is placed. To be launched. Then, when a normal safe ball and a specific safe ball in each prize device in the board are detected, a winning is established, and the winning establishment status is displayed based on the winning detection signal, while the winning processing device D and the number of winning balls are displayed. In accordance with the cooperation of the changing device G, the respective prize balls are divided and provided.

First, the case of the normal safe ball S1 in the first prize device 12 of the game board C will be described. The ball is the passage 18 on the back side of the board.
Through the assembly room 22 of the mechanical board M to the entrance 30 of the processing room R,
It is discharged through the exit passage 31 and the ball removal passage 32 to the outside of the machine. When the first detection switch 48 in the entrance 30 detects (ON) when passing the same sphere, the detection signal is input to the input section 121 of the control means N in FIG. It is temporarily stored in the normal storage unit. Then, based on the winning control output that is prioritized by the comparison priority unit 123 and is output from the output holding unit 126 via the output driving unit 129 at regular time intervals, the winning number processing unit D is set next to the winning ball number changing unit G. Operated in timing.

That is, in the changing device G, when the electromagnetic operation tool 69 is energized and excited by the above-described control output in the pre-operation state shown in FIG. 12 (a), the turntable 70 rotates and the regulation is performed via the connecting rod 71. The valve 72 is once pulled to the left in the figure, and both opening / closing valves 74 are held at the open position retracted to the outside of the ball case 51 of the prize ball feeding device F (see FIG. 12 (b)). In the prize processing device D operated immediately after the device G, when the electromagnetic operation tool 35 is energized and excited, the rotation lever 36 rotates and the interlocking lever 38 tilts to cause the lock lever 39 to move the pin 40. Then, the control lever 41 is released via the pin 42, and thereafter, the control lever 41 is started via the pin 42. The operating lever 66 on the prize ball dispensing device F side is operated via the rod 67 (see FIG. 12 (b)).

As a result, in the prize ball dispensing device F, the control tool 63 is raised according to the upward tilt change of the operation lever 66, and the engaging piece 64 of the control tool 63 raises the first
The control valve 54 and then the second control valve 58 are instantly released by the restriction pieces 65 thereof. As a result, the first valve 54 tilts and changes to the closed position of both the inlets 52a of the ball case 51 immediately by its own balance to stop the prize ball from the delivery gutter 46 and stop the second ball 58.
Is set free. As a result, all the prize balls (13 pieces) in the ball case 51 open the second valve 58 to the right in the figure by the ball pressure, and both opening / closing pieces 60 are retracted to the outside of the road, and the corresponding outlet is opened.
It is discharged from 52b and discharged to the discharge main path 25 of the prize ball discharge path 24 (see FIG. 12 (b)). The second valve 58 is returned to its original closed position by its own balance in synchronism with the end of the dispensing of prize balls.

Then, in the prize processing device D, the lock and control lever 39.41 is operated in accordance with the demagnetization of the electromagnetic operation tool 35 and the return movement of the turntable 36.
Is released and returned to the original position and held. On the other hand, in the prize ball dispensing device F, the control tool 63 is lowered to the original position as the operating lever 66 returns to its own weight, and the restriction piece 65 causes the second control valve to drop.
58 is restrained in the closed position, and then the engagement piece 64 restrains the first control valve 54 in the original open / closed position. As a result, the prize balls from the sending trough 46 pass into both the accommodation paths 52 and are accommodated and held again in a prescribed number of units for the next use. Then, in the prize ball number changing device G, when the prize processing device D is returned, in the prize ball number changing device G, the restriction valve 72 is returned and opened / closed in accordance with the demagnetization of the electromagnetic operation tool 69 and the return movement of the rotating plate 70. The piece 74 is held in the original closed position where it is projected into the middle position in both the accommodation paths 52 of the ball case 51 (see FIG. 12 (a)).

On the other hand, in the case of the specific safe ball S1 that has entered the second prize 13 of the game board C, the ball is the passage 19 on the back side of the board.
Then, it is discharged from the collecting path 20 through the discharge path 23 to the outside of the machine. In the safe ball passing process, when the second detection switch 49 is operated to detect (ON) when the same ball passes, the detection signal is sent to another control means side as a start signal for the variable symbol display device 14, Input unit 121 of control means N
The winning control is temporarily stored in the specific storage section of the winning storage holding section 122, is compared with the comparison priority section 123, and is output from the output holding section 126 via the output driving section 129 at regular time intervals. Based on the output, the prize processing device D is followed by the prize ball number changing device G at set timing.

That is, in the pre-operation state of the change device G shown in FIG. 12 (a), the prize processing device D is operated in advance, and the turntable 36 is rotated and interlocked in accordance with the energization and excitation of the electromagnetic operation tool 35 as described above. When the lever 38 is tilted, the lock lever 39 and then the control lever 41 are pushed to a predetermined position, and the operating lever 66 is operated via the connecting rod 67. As a result, in the prize ball dispensing device F, the control tool 63 is moved up in accordance with the upward tilt change of the operating lever 66, and the first control valve 54 and then the second control valve 58 are instantaneously released, respectively. 54 are both entrances 52a of the ball case 51
The second valve while closing the ball and stopping the prize ball from the sending gutter 46
58 is set in a free state, and under this, the lower prize balls (7 in total) in the ball case 51 are pushed out by the ball pressure to open the second valve 58 and are supplied from the outlet 52b concerned, for prize balls. It is discharged into the discharge main path 25 of the discharge path 24 (see FIG. 13). The above-mentioned second valve
58 is returned to its original closed position by its own balance in synchronism with the end of dispensing of prize balls.

Then, in the prize processing device D, the lock and control lever 39.41 is operated in accordance with the demagnetization of the electromagnetic operation tool 35 and the return movement of the turntable 36.
Is returned to the original position and held. On the other hand, in the prize ball dispensing device F, the second control valve 58 is restrained in the closed position as the operation lever 66 and the control tool 63 are returned, and then the first control valve 54.
Is restrained in its original open position. Then, the prize ball number changing device G is once actuated at the same timing when the prize processing device D is returned, and the regulating valve 72 is operated via the turntable 70 and the connecting rod 71 in accordance with the energization of the electromagnetic operation tool 69. Are held in the open position.

As a result, in the prize sphere dispenser F, as soon as the prize sphere in the sphere case 51 is released from the regulation valve 72, the prize sphere falls into the lower stage of the accommodation path 52 and is stopped by the second control valve 58. , Outlet gutter 46
The new prize balls from the above enter from the entrance 52a, and are accommodated and held again in the accommodation path 52 in a prescribed number of units. In accordance with this timing, in the prize ball number changing device G, the electromagnetic operation tool
In accordance with the demagnetization of 69 and the return movement of the turntable 70, the regulation valve 72 is returned and held in the original closed position, and the opening / closing valve 74 blocks the upper prize balls in both containers 52 (see FIG. 12 (a)). ).

From then on, similar to the above, a prescribed large number of prize balls are paid out for the normal winning condition, while a prescribed small number of prize balls are paid out for the specific winning condition. However, both the winning operation and the prize-ball paying operation are performed every set time unit (for example, about 1 second) based on the control signal of the control means N, and when the winning memory of both parties is reserved, the normal winning operation is performed. The operation for the established condition is always prioritized, and after the operation is completed, the operation for the specific winning establishment condition is performed. In such an operation setting, in each of the storage units of the prize storage unit 122 of the control means N, one is added and counted for each input of each prize detection signal, while the prize processing device D and the prize ball are added. Each time a control output related to the operation of the number changing device G is sent out, the count is decremented by one, and based on the addition and subtraction calculation of both, the winning establishment status during the game is accurately stored and held, and the output holding unit 127 and Prize display device via output drive unit 129
The winning conditions are displayed on each of the 50 display units 50A and 50B.

As described above, the prize balls dispensed from the prize ball dispensing device F are always discharged from the discharge main route 25 of the discharge route 24 to the first discharge route 26, and thereafter, as shown in FIG. It is discharged to the upper ball dish 6 through the mouth 27.11A.5 and stored for game balls. And as the game continues, the upper bowl plate 6 is continuously used one by one
On the premise that the amount of prize balls to be dispensed is large compared to the amount of decrease in game balls inside, prize balls are sequentially stored in the first discharge path 26 after the upper ball plate 6 side is full, and Second closed by the on-off valve 92 of the prize ball discharge switching means I in the normal pre-operation state
It is stored in the discharge main path 25 without being able to enter the discharge path 28. The filled prize balls in the main road 25 can be discharged to the lower bowl 6 by the ball removing operation on the upper bowl 6 (see FIG. 4).

Then, when the prize balls in the discharge main path 25 are filled up to a predetermined portion (see the double-dotted line L1 in FIG. 16 (a)), the first prize ball detecting means H1.
Detects when the battery is full and operates. That is, in the prize ball full state described above, when the sensing lever 76 is pushed and changed in the prize ball group, the detection switch 79 is activated (ON) to input a detection signal to the input unit 121 of the control means N. As a result, the means N sends this detection signal to the output holding unit 126 and the manual operation control unit 124 thereafter. As a result, when the output from the holding unit 126 is stopped, the prize processing device D and the prize ball number changing device G are temporarily stopped and the prize ball dispensing operation is stopped, while the operation signal of the manual operation means J can be input. Then, the prize ball discharge switching means I can be opened. At this point the lamp
It is assumed that 117 is turned on and the player is informed of the "filled state of prize balls and ready to switch and eject". Further, the game can still be continued, and when each winning is established, it is stored and displayed as described above.

When the player continues playing the game without performing any ball removal operation in the above-mentioned prize ball filling state, if the winning is achieved, the prize ball is not delivered but is displayed as it is. On the other hand, if the stored prize balls in the discharge main path 25 decrease with the use of the game balls in the upper ball plate 6, the sensing lever 76 of the first prize ball detecting means H1 is released from the prize balls and returns to the original position. At that time, the detection switch 79 enters the pre-detection state and the detection signal is erased. As a result, the lamp 117 is turned off, and the signal to the manual operation control section 124 of the control means N is erased, so that the operation signal of the manual operation means J cannot be input, while the output from the output holding section 126 is output. When the stop is released, the winning processing device D and the award ball number changing device G are returned to the original possible state, and the winning storage amount in the winning storage unit 122 and the newly generated winning amount are won. The prize balls supplied from the prize ball supply device F are preferentially discharged to the first discharge path 26 and are replenished as game balls based on the control output for use. After that, both devices DG are controlled to be stopped and movable in response to the detection of the first prize ball detection means H1 and the change in the state before the detection.

By the way, in the case where the opening condition of the special winning device 15 is given by the "special game state" on the game board C side, that is, the symbol combination condition of the symbol variable display device 14 in FIG. 1, the game to be launched within the game time. Most of the balls enter the special winning opening 16 and are regarded as normal safe balls.
Even if H1 is in the pre-detection state, when the prize ball filling state is detected in the process of prize balls being dispensed from the prize ball dispensing device F,
While the winning process operation and the prize ball paying operation are stopped and the game can be continued, the remaining normal winning condition after that is stored as it is and is additionally displayed on the winning indicator 50.

On the other hand, after the detection operation of the first prize ball detecting means H1,
When the player desires the discharge of prize balls and operates the manual operation means J with the lighting of the lamp 117 as a guide, the prize ball discharge switching means I is automatically opened according to the control operation in the control means N. That is, by operating the push button 111, the detection switch 113 is activated (ON) and the detection signal is input to the input section 121 of the control means N shown in FIG.
Then, the detection signal is inputted to the manual operation control section 12 to which the prize ball full detection signal from the first prize ball detecting means H1 is inputted.
After being sent to the control unit 4 and controlled, the logical operation unit 125 performs arithmetic processing. As a result, the output holding unit 128 outputs the output drive unit 1
The control output for opening to the prize ball discharge switching means I is sent via 29.

As a result, in the switching means I that is normally stationary in the pre-operation state of FIG. 16 (a), the first electromagnetic operating tool 98 that has received the control output is energized and excited once to pull its rod 99. After that, the demagnetization is stopped and the rod 99 is extended and returned by the spring 100. Accordingly, the lock member 95 is once tilted in the releasing direction to separate the locking portion 96 from the opening / closing valve 92, and then returns to the original lock position. As a result, the opening / closing valve 92 is tilted through the links 105.108 and the crank lever 106 in accordance with the return movement of the rotating plate 104 by the biasing force on the side of the second electromagnetic operating tool 103 before being unlocked and before being actuated. Entrance 28a of road 28
It is switched to the open position and held as it is. After this state, both operation tools 98.103 are in the rest state.

As a result, as can be understood from FIG. 16 (b) and FIG. 5, the filled prize balls in the discharge main passage 25 can pass into the sloped passage 28A from the inlet 28a, and then from the droop passage 28B to the discharge container 29. Then, it is discharged in the order of the through hole 8 and discharged into the lower bowl 9 to be sequentially stored. By the way, the prize balls to be discharged are equal to the upper level of the first discharge path 26, but even if the main path 25 becomes empty immediately after discharge, the upper discharge tray 6 from the first discharge path 26 Since a considerable number of prize balls stored over the range can still be maintained as game balls, the game balls in the upper ball plate 6 can be continuously used one by one in a considerable time and the game can be continued.

The detection signal is erased by returning the first prize ball detecting means H1 to the pre-detection state in accordance with the discharge of the prize balls in the discharge main path 25 described above. As a result, in the control operation in the control means N as described above, while the lamp 117 is turned off, both devices DG are released from the stop state, and thereafter, the set timing operation is restarted based on the control output applied to the winning storage unit. . The prize balls dispensed from the prize ball dispenser F are preferentially discharged to the first discharge path 26, and after the discharge path 26 is full, the on-off valve 92 of the prize ball discharge switching means I is opened. Since it is still held in the open position, it is discharged as an overflow from the inlet 28a of the second discharge passage 28 to the sloped passage 28A and the drooping passage 28B, and further to the lower dish 9 side (Fig. 16 (b )reference).

Then, in the prize ball dispensing state described above, when the winning memory holding condition on the control means N side is restored, the prize ball discharge switching means I is automatically returned to the closed position. Ie 19th
In the control means N shown in the figure, when all the winning storage holding conditions in the winning storage holding unit 122 are used and the stored holding value is returned to "0", the return signal transmitted at that time is the logical operation unit 125. Then, the control processing for closing is output to the prize ball discharge switching means I via the output holding unit 128 or the output drive unit 129. At this point in time, "0" is displayed on each display portion of the prize display device 50.

As a result, in the switching means I, the second electromagnetic operating tool 103 that has received the above-mentioned control output is energized and excited to turn the turntable 1
After turning 04 once, demagnetization is stopped. Accordingly, the open / close valve 92 in the open position is automatically returned via the links 105.108 and the crank lever 106, and the locking board 93 thereof is locked to the locking portion 96 of the lock member 95 and the second discharge path is again set. The inlet 28a of 28 is held in the closed position (see FIG. 16 (a)). The on-off valve 92 is always pulled to the open position by receiving the biasing force of the second electromagnetic operation tool 103 side. Therefore, after the means I returns to the closed state, the newly supplied prize balls are discharged to the first discharge path 26.

As described above, as a result of the prize ball discharge switching means I being controlled to be switched to the open state, the prize balls discharged by the filling amount are filled at predetermined positions in the drooping path 28B of the second discharge path 28 (see FIG. 16 (b). ) Medium 2 dot chain line L2)), the second prize ball detection means H2
Detects when the battery is full and operates. That is, when the sensing lever 80 is pushed and changed in the prize ball group in the prize ball full state described above, the detection switch 84 is operated to be detected (ON) and the detection signal is input to the control unit N to the input unit 121. As a result, in the means N, the detection signal is sent to the manual operation control unit 124 to control the operation signal from the manual operation unit J so that it cannot be input, while it is sent to the logical operation unit 125. The output control section 129 outputs the closing control output to the prize ball discharge switching means I via the output drive section 129. At this point, another lamp 118 blinks and the player is informed that the prize ball is in a full state and cannot be switched and ejected. On the other hand, both the devices DG are still held in a movable state so that prize balls can be dispensed, and the game can be continued, which is displayed when the respective prizes are established.

As a result, in the switching means I, only the second electromagnetic operating tool 103 is energized and excited with respect to the control output, so that the on-off valve 92 in the open position follows the rotation of the turntable 104 as described above. It is automatically returned to the closed position via each link 105.108 and the crank lever 106, and is held by the lock member 95. However, in the case where the second prize ball detecting means H2 is detected immediately after the prize ball discharge switching means I is closed and returned based on the return signal of the winning memory holding condition "0" value described above, the above control is performed. Even if the second electromagnetic operating tool 103 is energized and excited in response to the signal, the opening / closing valve 92 is already held in the closed position by the lock member 95 and is not opened.

Therefore, after the detection operation of the second prize ball detecting means H1, since the opening control by the manual operation means J of the prize ball discharge switching means I is disabled thereafter, the lamp 118 blinks. As a guide, if the player discharges the stored prize balls in the second discharge passage 28 by the ball removing operation on the lower ball plate 9,
When the sensing lever 80 of the second means H2 is returned to its original position,
The detection switch 83 enters the pre-detection state and the detection signal is erased. As a result, in the same manner as described above, in the control operation in the control means N, the lamp 118 is turned off, while the operation signal from the manual operation means J is made ready for input, the prize ball discharge switching means I is opened. Made possible.

After that, as described above, the prize winning process operation and the prize ball dispensing operation are performed for each winning combination, the prize balls are constantly discharged to the upper ball plate 6 as game balls, and after the detection operation of the first prize ball detecting means H1. It is possible to discharge filled prize balls by manual operation.

In the pachinko machine of the present example described above, due to occurrence of a poor rectification of prize balls or a shortage of prize balls in the rectification gutter 45 of the prize ball storage and delivery route E during the continuation of the game, When the detection switch 116 is detected (ON) with respect to the detection operation of the detection lever 115 of the flow detection unit K, the detection signal is input to the input unit 121 of the control unit N and the output holding unit 116 stops the output. Based on what is done, prize processing device D
Also, the prize ball number changing device G is stopped and held. Then, at the time when the cause such as the poor rectification of the prize ball is eliminated and the ball flow detecting means K is restored to the original pre-detection state, both devices DG are released from the stop and are restored to the original movable state. .

In this way, in the pachinko machine of this example, at the time of the state of fullness of the prize balls paid out for the prize, by temporarily stopping the supply of the prize balls for the subsequent winning of the prize and storing and holding that amount, It is possible to avoid stopping the launching device A and interrupting the game accordingly. Moreover, with respect to the normal and specific winning conditions, it is completely avoided that the control means N will fill the memory or invalidate the memory, and the winning display device 50 accurately displays the winning conditions. As a result, the misidentification of the player and further troubles can be solved in advance, and the trust of the player can be obtained.

Moreover, in the prize ball discharge control, when the second prize ball detecting means H2 detects the filled state of the prize balls discharged to the second discharge path 28 communicating with the lower ball plate 9, the prize ball discharge switching means I is operated. By making it return to the original closed state, the second discharge path 28
It is possible to prevent the opening / closing valve 92 from obstructing the original opening / closing operation due to the filled prize balls inside.

[Modification]

The pachinko-type gaming machine to which the present invention is directed may employ technical conditions different from those of the above-described embodiments. For example, a timer or the like is used as a condition for closing and returning the prize ball discharge switching means I for switching discharge of prize balls between the first ball plate (upper ball plate 6 in the drawing) and the second ball plate (ball plate 9 in the drawing). The time may be set as an example, while the prize winning processing device D and the prize ball number changing device G may both be stopped and held when the second prize ball detecting means H2 is activated. Other means and devices may be appropriately changed and set. The award ball discharge control technology disclosed in the embodiments can of course be applied to a gaming machine other than the pachinko machine shown, for example, a type of game machine that dispenses a prescribed number of award balls based on winning memory storage.

〔The invention's effect〕

As can be understood from the above description of the embodiment, in the pachinko type gaming machine of the present invention, the game ball in the upper ball plate is sent to the game surface portion to make a game, and the winning generated on the game surface portion is detected and stored in memory. On the other hand, a prescribed number of prize balls are paid out in accordance with the winning process operation. Then, under the condition that the other discharge path of the prize ball discharge path is closed, the prize ball is preferentially discharged from the one discharge path to the upper ball plate and allocated for the game ball. Then, each time the filled state of the prize balls is detected at a predetermined portion in the discharge route, the winning process operation and the prize ball dispensing operation are temporarily stopped and held, while the game can be continued and the winning condition is stored. To do. Then, when the use of the game balls on the upper bowl plate is reduced in the continuation of the game, when the prize ball filling detection state is erased, the winning process operation and the prize ball dispensing operation for the winning memory retention are restarted and the prize ball is restarted. Can be dispensed.

Therefore, according to the gaming machine of the present invention, the prize balls can always be discharged to the upper bowl plate side and allocated for the game balls, so that the player does not need to refill the balls at all and exclusively plays the game in the upper bowl plate. You can concentrate on the game using the ball, and the interruption of the game is resolved without the need to stop the launcher each time the prize ball is filled, so in the "special game state" that occurred during the game,
It is possible to continue to enjoy the game without losing the "special game state" where the shooting stop state of the game ball is canceled in advance.

Also, on the premise that the prize balls dispensed as described above are exclusively discharged to the upper bowl plate side, it is possible to switch the discharge of prize balls by the player in each prize ball full detection state, and in the front side of the gaming machine. By manually operating, the other discharge path in the prize ball discharge path can be opened and the filled prize balls can be discharged to the second ball plate different from the first ball plate.
You can enjoy a sense of satisfaction due to the amount of prize balls stored on the bowl plate side.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 shows an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 1 is a front view schematically showing a pachinko machine of this example, FIG. 2 is a rear view mainly showing each safe ball passage on the back side of a game board, and FIG. The figure is a rear view schematically showing the back side of the pachinko machine of this example, FIG. 4 is a horizontal cross-sectional view showing the prize ball discharging route to the upper bowl side, and FIG. 5 is the prize ball discharging route to the lower dish side. FIG. 6 is an exploded perspective view showing a processing chamber and a winning processing device for safe balls, FIG. 7 is an exploded perspective view showing a prize ball feeding device and a prize ball number changing device, and FIG.
FIG. 9 is an exploded perspective view showing the first prize ball detecting means, and FIG. 9 is a second perspective view.
FIG. 10 is an exploded perspective view showing the prize ball detecting means, FIG. 10 is an exploded perspective view showing the prize ball switching means, FIG. 11 is an exploded perspective view showing the manual operation means, and FIG. 12 (ab) is a process for a normal winning condition. Partially broken rear view showing the operation and the prize ball dispensing operation stepwise, FIG. 13 is a partially broken rear view showing the processing operation and the prize ball dispensing operation for the specific winning condition, FIG. 14 and FIG. 15
The figure is a plane sectional view based on the X1-X1 line and the X2-X2 line in FIG. 12 (a), respectively, and FIG. 16 (ab) is a rear view showing the discharge and fullness detection state of the prize balls stepwise, FIG. 17 is a plan sectional view based on the line X3-X3 in FIG. 16 (a), FIG. 18 is a perspective view showing a winning display means, and FIG. 19 is a block diagram schematically showing a winning memory control system. P: Pachinko machine, 6 ... Upper bowl 9 ... Lower bowl, A ... Launcher B ... Ball feeder, C ... Game board 12 ... First prize, 13 ... Second prize Tool 17 …… Out port, 18.19 …… Passage M …… Mechanism panel, 22 …… Meeting room 23 …… Discharge path, 24 …… Discharge path 25 …… Discharge main path, 26 …… First discharge path 28 …… Second discharge path, R ... Processing chamber D ... Prize winning processing device, 35 ... Electromagnetic operation tool 41 ... Control lever, E ... Storage delivery path 46 ... Delivery trough, 48 ... First detection switch 49 ... … Second detection switch, 50 …… Winning indicator F …… Prize ball dispenser, 51 …… Ball case 52 …… Accommodation path, 54 …… First control valve 58 …… Second control valve, 63 …… Control device 66 …… Operating lever, G …… Award ball number changing device 69 …… Electromagnetic operating device, 72 …… Regulation valve H1 …… First prize ball detecting means, 76 …… Sensing lever 79 …… Detecting switch, H2 …… First prize ball detection means 80 …… Sensing lever , 83 ... Detection switch I ... Award ball discharge switching means, 92 ... Open / close valve 95 ... Lock member, 98 ... First electromagnetic operation tool 103 ... Second electromagnetic operation tool, 106 ... Crank lever J ... ... Manual operation means, 111 ... Push button 113 ... Detection switch, N ... Control means 121 ... Input section, 122 ... Prize winning storage section 123 ... Comparison priority section, 124 ... Manual operation control section 125 ... … Logic operation unit, 126 …… Output holding unit 127 …… Output holding unit, 128 …… Output holding unit 129 …… Output driving unit

Claims (1)

[Claims] 1. A prescribed number of prize balls are dispensed and accommodating prize balls for the next period according to the operation of a prize processing device which sends the game balls in the upper plate to the game surface portion and operates in response to a safe ball for winning a prize. An award ball feeding device is provided, and a discharge main path and a first discharge path for guiding the prize balls from the award ball supply device to the upper ball plate are formed, and communicated from the middle of the discharge main path to the lower ball plate. The safe ball is detected by installing the second discharge path, installing the prize ball discharge switching means for opening and closing the second discharge path, and providing the manual operation means for opening the prize ball discharge switching means. The prize detecting means is provided, and the prize ball detecting means for detecting the full state of the prize ball amount is provided in either the discharge main path or the first discharge path, and the safe ball number is detected as the prize detecting means via the control means. Signal is added, subtracted each time the prize processing device is activated, and the prize ball detecting means is full of prize balls. Pachinko type game machine that is characterized by stopping the winning processor time.