JPH0755245B2 - A game machine using a pachinko ball - Google Patents

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION (Field of Industrial Application) The present invention relates to a game machine using a pachinko ball, and more specifically, has a variable game display means in which a prize mode is established by a combination of changing displays. A game machine in which a pachinko ball is paid out as a prize ball according to.

(Prior art and its problems) In a pachinko machine, which is a kind of amusement machine, the number of prize balls to be paid out by winning one ball is fixed, for example, 13 or 15, and many prize balls are available. A prize mode such as a so-called big hit that is generated is performed by changing the operation of the variable winning apparatus or the like so as to increase the winning rate and winning a large number of hit balls.
In this way, since the number of prize balls for a single hit ball is always constant in a pachinko machine, the player counts the number of prizes as the player lights up the lamps that notify the prizes and a sound effect is generated while continuing playing. The number of prize balls can be easily calculated, and the number of prize balls to be paid out can be accurately grasped.

However, with a game machine in which a different number of prize balls is set for each prize mode, it is difficult to grasp the number of prize balls while continuing playing. Especially when a plurality of prize modes occur, it is almost difficult to know the number of prize balls. For example, in a game machine having a variable game display means such as a slot machine, a plurality of prize modes having different numbers of prize balls are set, and a plurality of prize modes having different numbers of prize balls are simultaneously generated in one game result. It is like this.

Not only is it difficult to ascertain the number of prize balls according to the prize mode with such a game machine, but also the player feels anxiety as to whether or not the prize balls have been paid out correctly.

(Object of the Invention) In view of the above problems, an object of the present invention is to provide a game machine using a pachinko ball that allows a player to easily grasp the number of prize balls paid out according to the prize mode. is there.

(Structure of the Invention) The present invention has a variable game having a variable display section in which a prize mode is established by a combination of displays, and a plurality of prize mode lines indicating combinations of displays in which the prize modes can be established are set in the variable display section. A display means; a prize ball number display means, which is provided for each prize mode line, for displaying the number of prize balls of the prize mode established in the prize mode line; and a prize ball discharge means for discharging a pachinko ball as the prize ball; It has a calculation means for calculating the total number of prize balls of the prize mode established in each prize mode line; and a control means for discharging the total number of prize balls in a series by the prize ball discharge means.

(Example) Hereinafter, the present invention will be described based on an example of the slot machine shown in the drawings.

In FIG. 1, 1 is a hollow box-shaped machine frame, 2 is a front reinforcing plate fixed to the lower end surface of the opening of the machine frame 1, and 3 is removably attached to the machine frame by upper and lower hinges. It is the front frame.

On the front surface of the front frame 3 shown in FIG. 1, 10 is a variable game display stage composed of three rotating drums covered with visible windows, 11 is a start lever capable of starting the variable game display stage 10, Reference numeral 12 is a stop button assigned to each of the rotating drums 10A, 10B and 10C, 13 is a stop indicator, and 14 is a speaker as a sound effect generating means.

In the variable game display means 10, a prize mode is established by a combination of changing displays, and in the embodiment, when the start lever 11 is pushed, the three rotary drums 10A, 10B and 10C constituting the variable display section are activated. By rotating all at once and pressing any stop button 12, one corresponding rotating drum 10
A, 10B, 10C are configured to stop. Various symbols (predetermined figures, symbols, numbers, etc.) are continuously attached to the outer peripheral surface of each rotating drum 10A, 10B, 10C in the circumferential direction. For each rotary drum, the upper, middle, and lower three, a total of nine, are simultaneously displayed from the front visible window. In order to specify the combination direction in which the prize mode is realized among the combination of the nine display codes, the visible window covering the three rotating drums has three horizontal, upper, middle and lower prize mode lines 18B, 18C and 18D and a prize mode line 18 composed of two diagonal prize mode lines 18A and 18E are provided (see FIG. 3). The prize mode is established when a combination of predetermined symbols is lined up on the prize mode line 18. When the prize mode is established, a number of pachinko balls corresponding to the weight are paid out as prize balls.

15 is an upper plate for sending the pachinko ball into the game machine, and also receives the prize ball from the prize ball discharge port 16A. Below the upper plate 15, there is a lower plate 19 as a ball receiving plate, and when the upper plate 15 is full, prize balls are discharged from the prize ball discharge port 16B.

On the right side of the upper plate 15, in order to allow the player to select which prize mode line 18A to 18E to bet on, three of a first grade selection switch 17A, a second grade selection switch 17B and a third grade selection switch 17C are provided. A selection switch is provided. In the first grade selection switch 17A of the embodiment, one of the central prize mode lines 18C is used, in the second grade selection switch 17B, three of the upper, middle and lower prize mode lines 18B, 18C, 18D, and in the third grade selection switch 17C. Top, middle, bottom and diagonal prize line 18A ~
You can choose 5 of 18E. The number of pachinko balls to be bet on the game is set in advance so that a fixed number of balls is defined as one unit (for example, 5) and an integer multiple of the unit number of balls is bet. For example, 1 unit (5 pieces) of the first grade selection switch 17A, 2 units (10 pieces) of the second grade selection switch 17B, and 3 units (15 pieces) of the third grade selection switch 17C can be bet. It has become. The number of pachinko balls bet is taken into the machine from the upper plate 15 by a ball take-in device (not shown) simply by pressing the grade selection switch.

In addition, next to the visible window, there is provided a display lamp 23 which indicates which prize mode line 18A to 18E has been bet,
The indicator lamp 23 corresponding to the bet rate selected by the grade selection switch lights up.

On the right side of the variable game display means 10, in order to display the number of prize balls established in each prize mode line 18A to 18E according to the game result in correspondence with the prize mode line, the prize corresponding to each prize mode line As the ball number display means 20, the prize ball number indicator 20
A, 20B, 20C, 20D, 20E are arranged. Although the embodiment uses a digital display, the present invention is not limited to this, and any device capable of displaying a numerical value may be used.The prize ball number display means 20 has a rotating drum 10A, 10B on the line bet by the player. , A predetermined combination of 10C, or when a prize mode in which specific symbols of one rotating drum are lined up is established, the promised number of prize balls is displayed according to the weight of the combination, and the prize balls are discharged. Then, “0” is displayed in sequence.

On the upper part of the variable game display means 10, a profit and loss indicator 21 for displaying the difference between the number of bet balls or units of the player and the number of prize balls or units paid out, and the payment of prize balls are predetermined. There is a stop indicator 22 which is turned on when the number is reached.

Further, in the upper right part of the prize ball number display means 20, there is provided a maximum added value indicator 4 which is lit when the total number of prize balls paid in one game exceeds a predetermined maximum prize ball number. It is installed. The maximum added value is an upper limit value (for example, 75) of the number of prize balls to be paid in one predetermined game, and the maximum added value indicator 4 is for the prize balls to be paid in one game. When the total number exceeds the maximum added value, it lights up and the number of prize balls paid out is the maximum added value (for example, 75
It is to let you know that it is individual). The reason for setting the maximum added value is to prevent the game from becoming gambling by setting the upper limit of the number of prize balls paid in one game, while increasing the incidence of small aspects This is to make it fun to play.

In the back surface of the front frame 3 shown in FIG. 2, 31 is a mounting substrate that covers the back surface of the front frame 3, and this mounting substrate 31 is provided with a ball break detector 32 from its upper part to its lower part. tank
33, a lead-out chute 34 for guiding the prize ball of the upper tank 33 to the downstream,
A prize ball discharging device 40 that discharges a predetermined number of prize balls flowing down from the lead-out chute 34, and a prize ball discharging gutter that guides the prize balls discharged from the prize ball discharging device 40 to a ball tray such as the upper plate 15 and the lower plate 19. 35 is provided.

An upper tank ball removing device 36 is provided next to the prize ball discharging device 40 on the plate mounting plate 31, and the balls from the upper tank 33 to the prize ball discharging device 40 are provided when necessary such as when the store is closed. All of them are pulled out and guided downward through the ball gutter 37.

A control device 30 of the game machine is arranged in the upper part of the machine casing 1. The control device will be described later.

4 and 5 show a specific example of the prize ball discharging device 40 of a type capable of discharging one pachinko ball. This prize ball discharging device 40 is a drive source for rotating a stopper 41 formed in a fan-shaped cam shape as a blocking member for preventing the prize ball from flowing down and a shaft 42 provided at a required position of the fan as a center. As a discharge solenoid 43, a lead-out chute 34 and a control gutter 44 that connects the prize ball discharge gutter 35 that guides the prize ball to the upper plate 16, and a count sensor 46 that detects a prize ball that passes through the control gutter 44. It consists of and.

The stopper 41 is installed so that the arcuate edge 41A of the cam can be retracted into and out of the adjusting trough 44 through a hole 44E formed in the downstream side surface of the adjusting trough 44, and is pivotally attached to the outside of the adjusting trough 44. The passage of the diversion trough 44 is opened and closed by rotating around the shaft 42.

A spring 45 is interposed on the shaft 42 of the stopper 41, and the stopper 41 normally closes the passage of the diversion trough 44 as shown by the solid line in FIG. That is, the stopper 41 is in the blocking position. When the operation signal from the control device 30 is input to the discharge solenoid 43, the stopper 41 rotates from the blocking position toward the outside of the flow regulating trough 44, outside the passage of the flow regulating trough 44, that is,
It moves to the release position indicated by the broken line in the figure.

The count sensor 46 is a first sensor that is blocked by the stopper 41.
It is installed in the adjusting trough 44 corresponding to the position of the second ball counting from the second ball, and when a large number of prize balls are blocked as shown in the figure, the second ball is already detected. However, the output is rising. The control device 30 rotates the stopper 41 to the release position, counts the rising pulses generated each time the prize ball passes, and returns the stopper 41 to the blocking position. Therefore, the prize ball discharging device 40 can not only discharge one prize ball or discharge a large number of balls at a time, but also sequentially divide the number of prize balls to be discharged into a predetermined number. It is also possible to discharge.

The stopper 41 not only receives the ball pressure of the prize ball from the upstream when it is in the blocking position, but also collides with the flowing down prize ball when it moves to the blocking position and receives an impact, and when it tries to move to the release position. This ball pressure becomes a brake. Therefore, in the embodiment, the stopper 41 is a fan-shaped cam having a constant turning radius, and its arcuate edge 41A is in contact with the prize ball. With this, durability against impact is increased, and resistance at the time of rotation can be suppressed to a minimum, so that the stopper 41 operates smoothly. Further, in the embodiment, the flow control trough 44 is appropriately bent in order to positively reduce the ball pressure. As shown in the figure, the diversion gutter 44 includes a guiding part 44A inclined from the downstream side facing the stopper 41 toward the upstream side, and a diversion gutter in which the upstream side of the guiding part 44A is bent at about 90 degrees. Four
4B, and the adjusting trough 44B is the last ball of a predetermined number of unit balls counted from the first prize ball blocked by the stopper 41, for example, if the number of unit balls is 5, The fifth prize ball is set so as to be located in the diversion section 44B. A flow path changing section 44C for changing the flowing direction of the flowing down prize ball by about 45 degrees is provided at the outer corner of the flow adjusting section 44B bent at about 90 degrees, and the fifth piece located here The flow path changing unit 44C in a state where the eye prize ball rides substantially vertically above the fourth prize ball.
And the sixth prize ball, and the center of the fifth prize ball is lower than the extension line in the ball pressure direction of the many prize balls upstream from the sixth prize ball. The diversion unit 44B is configured. With this configuration, the ball pressure of the prize ball on the upstream side of the sixth ball is largely killed by the flow path changing portion 44C, and the ball pressure to the stopper 41 is reduced. Furthermore, the ball pressure of the prize ball on the upstream side of the sixth prize, together with the flow path changing portion 44C, acts so as to push the fifth prize ball vertically downward, so that the stopper 41 is adjusted. When the passage of the flow trough 44 is opened, the first to fifth prize balls, that is, the unit number of prize balls vigorously flow all at once, while the sixth prize ball is the adjusting trough part. When passing through 44B, it collides with the flow path changing portion 44C and the downward direction is changed by approximately 90 degrees, so that the passing time is slightly longer. As a result, the interval between the fifth prize ball and the sixth prize ball is extended, and the stopper 41 is stopped by returning the stopper 41 to the return timing in accordance with the passage timing of the extended downflow interval. Since enough time is given to return to the position, the stopper 41 (cam) bites the ball without causing ball biting, etc., and surely blocks the flow of the next prize ball (sixth prize ball). You can

The flow control gutter 44 is a gutter that guides the prize balls in a row in the same manner as the lead-out chute 34, and includes a gutter body having a concave cross section and a lid member 44D that covers the upper surface side of the gutter body. This lid member is provided with slits for inserting instruments such as piano wires for cleaning the inside of the trough and correcting ball clogging.

Further, since the fan-shaped stopper 44 is located below the depressurized portion of the guide trough, it receives only the ball pressure of only a few prize balls, and its shape is fan-shaped, and the arc-shaped edge portion 41A While making contact with the prize ball, it makes a turning motion around the pivot shaft 42 provided at the fan-shaped required position, so that there is no unnecessary shaking to the prize ball. That is, since the prize ball on the upstream side is rotated while being stopped, it can be smoothly operated with a comparatively weak force.

In FIG. 4, the prize balls from the upper tank 33 are connected to two flow paths (2
2) shows a derivation chute (two-line type derivation chute) configured to flow down, and the prize ball discharging device 40 is arranged at the lower end of each derivation chute 34. It is not an indispensable constituent element to dispose the prize ball discharging device 40 in each of the two articles, and it is sufficient to provide one prize ball discharging device 40 for one lead-out chute. If there are two lead-out chutes 34 and each of the prize ball discharging devices 40 is arranged,
Even if a failure occurs in one route, there is an advantage that the game can be continued by the other route. Further, the prize ball discharging means 40 may be controlled so that prize balls are alternately arranged from the two-row type derivation chute. For example, when two prize modes of 10 prize balls and 25 prize balls are generated, one of the prize modes is ejected and the other is ejected of 25 prize modes.

FIG. 6 shows a specific example of another prize ball discharging device 40 of a type in which one pachinko ball is discharged as a prize ball.

Reference numeral 34 in the drawing denotes a lead-out chute that guides the prize balls of the upper tank 33 while rectifying the prize balls one by one, and the upper surface of the lead-out chute 34 is covered with a lid member 34A. The lid member 34A is provided with slits for inserting instruments such as piano wires for cleaning the inside of the gutter and correcting ball clogging.

The lead-out chute 34 is arranged with a slight inclination so that the prize ball naturally flows down due to the weight of the prize ball. In the middle of the discharge chute 34, the ball pressure of the prize ball at the lower end of the guide chute 34 is reduced. Therefore, the pressure reducing portion 34B is formed by providing a step on the gutter so that the flow direction of the prize ball is slightly changed. The depressurizing portion 34B of the embodiment is set between the fifth and sixth balls counting from the prize balls that come into contact with the blocking member described later.

An exit of the prize ball discharge gutter 35, which extends substantially vertically downward, faces the exit of the lead-out chute 34. . The fan-shaped stopper 41, which is a blocking member, faces the trough through a hole 44E formed in the lid member 34A of the lead-out chute 34. The stopper 41 has its arcuate edge 41.
A is directed to the upstream side of the lead-out chute 34, and the shaft 42 at the essential position of the stopper 41 is provided horizontally above the prize ball flow path, and by rotating upward about the shaft 42, The flow path of the prize ball is opened. 43 is a discharge solenoid for rotating the stopper 41, and the stopper 41 is a discharge solenoid 43.
The lower side surface of the stopper 41 serves as a lid for the flow path when the stopper 41 is lifted up. Reference numeral 46 is a count sensor installed on the cover member 34A on the lower end side of the lead-out chute 34, and is installed at the position of the second prize ball from the prize ball blocked by the stopper 41.

FIG. 7 is a block diagram of a control device 30 using a microcomputer.

Microcomputer is basically CPU100, ROM101 and
It is composed of RAM 102. A non-volatile memory is used for the RAM 101. A program for controlling the CPU is written in the ROM 101, and the CPU 100 fetches external data required from the input port 103 according to this program, or exchanges data with the RAM 102. The data that has been subjected to arithmetic processing and, if necessary, processed is output to the output port 104 or to the voice IC (voice circuit) 105.

ROM100 has "input detection process", "grade selection process", "ball loading process", "game start process", "drum rotation process", "drum stop process", "judgment process", "prize ball discharge" The program is written such that each of the "processing", "stop processing", and "processing mode update" is sequentially performed. Also, in the "judgment process" subroutine, the "general game" and "special game" processes, and in each of the "general game" and "special game" process, "prize ball" The processing of "calculation" is defined. "Update flag" in any subroutine from "input detection processing" to "stop processing"
Becomes "1", the processing mode next to that processing mode is updated (updated to the processing mode), the update flag is set to "0", and the initial "input detection processing" is returned.

When the CPU 100 receives the setting signal of any one of the grade selection switches 17A, 17B, 17C, the corresponding indicator lamp 23 is turned on and the ball take-in device (not shown) is actuated so that the predetermined number from the upper plate 15 is reached. Of the pachinko ball is taken in, the taking-in ball detector confirms that a predetermined number of balls have been taken in, and waits for an input signal from the start lever 11. When an input signal from the start lever 11 is received, an operation signal is given to the variable game display means 10 to start the rotary drums 10A, 10B and 10C all at once. When the player pushes the stop button 12 in an arbitrary order, the stop signal is received and the corresponding rotating drums 10A, 10B, 10C are sequentially stopped. The game ends when all the rotating drums 10A, 10B, and 10C stop.

There are multiple prize modes established in the game, and the value given to each prize mode, that is, the number of prize balls given, is
It is set as an integral multiple of the number of unit spheres with one unit of a fixed number of pachinko spheres. For example, if the number of unit spheres is 5, 2 units =
10 units, 3 units = 15, 5 units = 25 units, 7 units = 35 units, 10 units
Set as follows: unit = 50, 15 unit = 75.

The CPU 100 determines whether or not the prize mode is established on the bet line through the prize mode detector, and the number of prize balls of the prize mode established on each prize mode line is the prize ball corresponding to the prize mode line. The number display means 20 is visually displayed and the prize ball discharging means
40 is activated to continuously and collectively discharge the total number of prize balls in the prize mode established in one game.

Referring to FIG. 8, the prize ball number calculation process will be described with reference to a flowchart.

The prize ball number calculation process is a process for calculating the total prize balls to be paid according to the winning combination in the normal game, the bonus game and the general game with the right.

CPU100 returns the total prize ball area of RAM102 to "0" (16.0
1) Regarding the betting line that is actually the target of betting, whether "betting rate 3", "betting rate 2", or "betting rate 1" is a hit regardless of whether it is "ignore if the betting is not symmetrical". Let's look at it in order (16.02, 16.03, 16.04). "Bet rate 3" here refers to two prize mode lines 18A and 18E, and "bet rate 2" refers to two prize mode lines 18B and 18D.
"Bet rate 1" refers to the finger on the center prize mode line 18C.
The reason why the "bet rate 3", "bet rate 2" and "bet rate 1" are distinguished in this way is that the player selects the grade and determines the bet rate and plays the game. This is to notify the player whether or not a prize mode has occurred, and to freely select a grade (with maximum value) that can be bet in one play.

For example, when the player selects the grade of “bet rate 3” and the “bet rate 3” is a hit, the CPU 100 places in the “award ball storage area I” a promised prize associated with the winning combination. Write the corrected number K1 by subtracting "-1" from the number of balls (16.02, 1
6.07).

In this way, the number of prize balls is corrected when the prize balls are written in the prize ball storage area for the following reason (see FIG. 5).
The prize ball discharging device 40 of the present embodiment determines the timing of returning the stopper 41 from the release position to the open position so as to prevent the ball next to the number of prize balls to be counted and discharged from the stopper 41, and the count sensor 46. Since the second position counted from the stopper 41 is provided at the position for sensing (detected from the rising of the third ball), control is performed, so "2-1", that is, "-"
Write the number less than 1 ”as the number of prize balls (K1). Here, if the count sensor 46 is provided at a position where the stopper 41 counts and senses the nth position, the number smaller than the number of prize balls by "n-1" is written as K1.

For example, when the prize mode with 5 prize balls is established on the prize ball-like line 18A and the prize mode is not established on the prize mode line 18E with the number of prize balls "0", calculation of "(5 + 0) -1" Then, the number of prize balls “4” obtained as a result of the calculation is written in the “prize ball storage area I” (16.07). Here, the "prize ball storage area I" is a dedicated storage area for the number of prize balls in the "wager rate 3".
Similarly, the "award ball storage area II" described later is a dedicated storage area for the number of award balls in the "wager rate 2", and the "award ball storage area III" is a "wager rate 1". This is a dedicated storage area for the number of prize balls.

When the number of prize balls “4” corresponding to the hit is stored in the prize ball storage area I, the prize ball storage area is updated (16.08) and “5” is displayed on the corresponding prize ball number display 20A corresponding to the prize mode line 18A. To
Further, "0" is displayed on the corresponding prize ball number display 20E corresponding to the prize mode line 18E (16.09), and the process proceeds to step 16.03.

When the "wager rate 2" is won in step 16.03, for example, the prize mode line 18B has a prize mode with 5 prize balls, and the prize mode line 18D has a prize mode with "10" prize balls. When it is established, the calculation of "(5 + 10) -1" is performed, and the number of prize balls "14" of the calculation result is written in "Prize ball storage area II" (16.10), and the prize ball storage area is updated. (16.11), “5” is displayed on the corresponding prize ball number display 20B corresponding to the prize mode line 18B,
Also, "10" is displayed on the corresponding prize ball number display 20D corresponding to the prize mode line 18D (16.12), and the process proceeds to step 16.04.

In step 16.04, when the "bet ratio 1" is a hit, for example, when the prize mode of the number of prize balls "25" is established in the prize mode line 18C, the calculation of "25-1" is performed, and the calculation is performed. Write the resulting number of prize balls "24" in the prize ball storage area III (16.13),
The prize ball storage area is updated (16.14), and “25” is displayed on the corresponding prize ball number display 20C corresponding to the prize mode line 18C.

Steps 16.01 to 16.04 and steps 16.07 to 16.15
The corrected number of prize balls generated in the prize ball storage area (I to III) corresponding to each betting rate (3 to 1) is stored by
And after displaying the number of prize balls on the corresponding prize ball number display 20A to 20E corresponding to each prize mode line 18A to 18E, the next step 16.0
Go to 5.

In steps 16.05-16.07 and steps 16.16-16.24,
Again, the "wager ratio 3", "wager ratio 2" and "wager ratio 1" are sequentially examined for the presence or absence of a hit, and if there is a hit of two or more "wager ratios", a prize ball corresponding to the "wager ratio". Storage area (I-II
In I), the number of prize balls in the other prize ball storage areas other than one prize ball storage area is incremented by "+1", and then the total number of prize balls is calculated. For example, "bet rate 3", "bet rate 2" and "bet rate 1" are all wins, and "4" is set in prize ball storage area I (bet rate 3) and prize ball storage area II (bet rate Since the rate 2) is “14” and the prize ball storage area III (bet rate 1) is “24”, “14” in the prize ball storage area II (bet rate 2) is “+1”, the prize ball storage area III Add "+1" to "24" in (Bet Ratio 1) and add up. That is, the prize ball storage area I + II + III is “4 + 15 + 2”.
With 5 ", the total number of prize balls is 44 (steps 16.05, 16.1).
6, 16.17, 16.18, 16.19, 16.07). If only "Bet Ratio 1" is won, the prize ball storage area III is selected in step 16.13.
The value written in will be the total number of prize balls (step
16.07).

In addition, when giving the maximum endowment value, for example, if you want to make the maximum number of prize balls up to 75 even if the hits overlap, as shown in FIG. 9, the maximum prize ball number is calculated next to the prize ball total calculation in step 16.07. Check if it exceeds (75) (16.2
6) If the maximum number of prize balls is exceeded, set the maximum number of prize balls (75) and display them on the maximum value-added indicator 4 (1
6.27, 16.07).

In FIG. 10, the prize ball discharging process will be described with reference to the flowchart.

After the determination process including the above calculation process is completed, the program starts the prize ball discharge process. Continuing with the example of the prize ball calculation processing, the bet rate 3 is “5” on the prize mode line 18A, “0” on the prize mode line 18E, and the prize ball storage area I is “5-1”, that is, “4”. ”(Step 16.0
7), the corresponding prize ball number display 20A displays "5" and 20E displays "0".

For betting rate 2, the prize mode line 18B is “5”, the prize mode line 18D
Is "10", the prize ball storage area II stores "15" (step 16.18), the corresponding prize ball number display 20A is "5", and 20B is "1".
"0" is displayed.

In the bet rate 1, the prize mode line 18C is "25", the prize ball storage area III stores "25" (step 16.19), and the corresponding prize ball number display 20C displays "25".

And the total number of prize balls is "44".

The CPU 100 biases the discharge solenoid 43 of the prize ball discharging device 40 to set the stopper 41 to the release position (18.03). The prize balls discharge from the prize ball discharge device 40 to the prize ball discharge gutter 35. The first prize ball B3 (third prize ball seen from the stopper 41) seen from the count sensor 46 in FIG.
The output of the count sensor 46 rises. If the output of the count sensor 46 rises, it is reduced by "-1" from the total number "P" of prize balls promised according to the established prize mode, "-1" in this embodiment. Each time the output of the count sensor 46 rises from the corrected corrected total prize ball (P-1), that is, "44", the value becomes "-1" (18.0
6), "-1" is added to the content "4" of the prize ball storage area I (18.
06), see if the contents of prize ball storage area I is not "0" (18.08). Since it is not "0", the process returns to step 18.01. In this embodiment, the corrected total prize ball number is changed from "44" to "43", and therefore the determination is NO. Below, the first ball B1
Each time the winning prize balls flowing down from the count sensor 46 are sequentially discharged, the steps 18.01 to 18.08 are repeated.

The prize balls are sequentially discharged from the first ball B1, and when the content of the prize ball storage area I becomes “0”, the corresponding prize ball display 20
The "5" of A is set to "0" (20E remains "0"), and the storage area is updated from I to II (18.08, 18.09, 18.10).
Next, the sound generating means composed of the voice IC 105, the speaker 14, etc. is activated to play a sound effect, and the award mode line 18
Notify the player that the prize balls corresponding to the prize mode established in A have been discharged. That is, audibly displayed and step 18.01
Return to (18.11).

Since the answer obtained by subtracting the content "4" of the prize ball storage area I from the corrected total prize ball number "44" is not "0", the prize ball storage area
With respect to II, steps 18.01 to 18.08 are repeated, and the discharge is continued while the stopper 41 of the prize ball discharging means is placed in the release position. When the content "15" in the prize ball memory area II becomes "0",
The corresponding prize ball display 20B display "5" to "0", 20D "1"
"0" is set to "0" and the prize ball storage area is updated from II to III (18.08, 18.09, 18.10). Here, a sound effect is played by the sound generating means to notify the player that the prize balls corresponding to the prize mode established in the prize mode lines 18B and 18D have been discharged. That is, it is displayed audibly and the process returns to step 18.01 (18.11).

Since the answer obtained by subtracting the content "4" of the prize ball storage area I and the content "15" of the prize ball storage area II from the corrected total number of prize balls "44" is not "0", steps 18.01 to 18.08 are repeated, and the prize is awarded. The discharging is further continued while the stopper 41 of the ball discharging means is left at the releasing position. When the content "25" of the prize ball storage area III becomes "0", the display "25" of the corresponding prize ball display 20C is set to "0", and the sound generation means plays the sound effect to display the prize mode line C. The player is informed that the prize balls corresponding to the established prize form have been discharged (18.09 to 18.11).

At this time, the "44" th prize ball from the count sensor 46 (46th from the stopper 41) is detected by the count sensor 46, the output of the count sensor 46 rises, and the corrected prize ball total "44". The subtraction result of is exactly "0". Therefore, the determination is YES in step 18.01, the update flag "1" is set, and the discharge solenoid 43 of the prize ball discharging device 40 is set.
Is turned off (18.12, 18.13). The stopper 41 returns to the blocking position shown in FIG. 5, and blocks the 46th prize ball as viewed from the stopper 41. This completes the discharge of a total of 45 awarded balls.

By such award ball number calculation and award ball discharge processing, the award ball number display 20A, 20B as the award ball number display means 20 corresponding to each line the award ball number of the award mode established in each award mode line, 20
The player is informed by C, 20D, 20E, that is, visually displayed, and the total number of prize balls is sequentially and continuously discharged, and the discharged number of prize balls is in the order of the bet rates 3, 2, and 1. The display of the corresponding prize sphere number display in which the number of prize spheres is displayed is returned to "0".

When the award ball in the upper tank 33 is exhausted and the out-of-ball detector 32 is turned on, the judgment in step 18.02 becomes YES, and step 1
Proceeding to 8.13, the operation of the prize ball discharging device 40 is stopped.

In the above embodiment, by visually displaying the number of prize balls of each prize mode based on the prize mode lines 18A to 18E on the prize ball number display units 20A to 20E installed corresponding to each line, how much to which line It is possible to inform the player at a glance whether the prize mode of the number of prize balls has been established. Further, even if a large number of prize balls are generated, the discharge of prize balls can be promptly performed by continuously discharging the prize balls in a batch. In addition, while paying out all at once, the corresponding prize ball number indicators 20A to 20E are displayed as "0" for each of the prize mode lines 18A to 18E corresponding to each betting rate of 3.2.1. The player can easily recognize the number of winning prize balls and the number of unpaid prize balls. Therefore, the player can grasp the number of prize balls to be paid out at a glance even when a plurality of prize modes occur at the same time, and there is no distrust.

(Effect of the Invention) The present invention has a variable display section in which a prize mode is established by a combination of displays, and a variable game in which a plurality of prize mode lines indicating combinations of displays in which the prize modes can be established are set in the variable display section. A display means; a prize ball number display means, which is provided for each prize mode line, for displaying the number of prize balls of the prize mode established in the prize mode line; and a prize ball discharge means for discharging a pachinko ball as the prize ball; The game means has a calculating means for calculating the total number of prize balls of the prize mode established in each prize mode line; and a control means for discharging the total number of prize balls in a series by the prize ball discharging means. Even if a plurality of award modes occur at the same time, the player can grasp at a glance which award mode line the award mode is established in and the number of prize balls.

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FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of a game machine, FIG. 2 is a perspective view with a front frame opened, FIG. 3 is an explanatory view of a variable display portion, FIG. 4 is a perspective view of prize ball discharging means, and 5 is a sectional view thereof, FIG. 6 is a perspective view of another prize ball discharging means, FIG. 7 is a block diagram of a control device, FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an example of a program for calculating the prize balls, and FIG. FIG. 10 is a view showing a partially modified embodiment thereof, and FIG. 10 is a view showing an example of a prize ball discharge processing program. 1 ... Machine frame, 3 ... Front frame 10 ... Variable game display means 11 ... Start lever, 12 ... Stop button 14 ... Speaker, 15 ... Upper plate 17A ... Grade selection switch 17B ... Grade selection Switch 17C …… Grade selection switch 18 …… Award mode line, 20 …… Award ball number display means 20A to 20E …… Award ball number indicator 30 …… Control device, 31 …… Mounting board 32 …… Ball break detector , 34 …… Outgoing chute 35 …… Prize ball discharge gutter, 40 …… Prize ball discharge device 41 …… Stopper, 43 …… Discharge solenoid 44 …… Flow control gutter, 46 …… Count sensor 100 …… CPU, 101… … ROM 103 …… RAM

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[Claims] 1. A variable game display means having a variable display section in which a prize mode is established by a combination of displays, and a plurality of prize mode lines indicating combinations of displays in which the prize modes can be established are set in the variable display section. It is provided for each award mode line. Prize ball number display means for displaying the number of prize balls of the prize mode established on the prize mode line; prize ball discharging means for ejecting pachinko balls as prize balls; total prize ball of the prize modes established on each prize mode line A game machine using a pachinko ball, comprising: an arithmetic means for calculating the number; and a control means for causing the award ball discharging means to discharge the total award ball number in a batch at a time.