JPH02128778A - Pinball game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To simply adjust a probability that a variable prize-winning device is varied to the first state and hence to make it easy to control paid pinballs by providing an indicating probability-adjusting device which can adjust a probability that a variable indicating device indicates a specific indicated-mode. CONSTITUTION:After starting, when a detecting switch 24 for a V prize-winning pinball is turned on, a flip-flop circuit 126 is reset, and a pulse oscillator 127 is made inactive, and then a variable indication is stopped. At this time, when a latch circuit 141 and an AND gate 129 are made active and a high level signal is made out of an output of an adjustable pitch oscillator 144, the high level signal is stored and outputted to a decorder 142. According to this output, the decorder 142 controls a driver 143 so as to indicate the number of 7. It is then possible to vary a probability that the number of 7, a specific indicated mode, is indicated, since a pulse P2 with alpha in width from the adjustable pitch oscillator 144 can be varied by operating a variable resistor 145.

Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] [Industrial Application Field] The present invention provides a variable winning ball that can freely change between a first state in which it is easy to accept a hit ball and a second state in which it does not accept a hit ball or is difficult to accept a hit ball. The present invention relates to a pinball game machine equipped with a device.

[Prior Art] Conventionally, when a hit ball enters a specific winning opening (also referred to as a starting winning opening) provided on a game board, a movable member of a variable winning ball device changes to a first state in which it is easy to accept the hit ball. , the first
When the hit ball accepted during the state enters a predetermined second specific winning hole among the plurality of winning holes provided in the variable winning ball device, the ball is driven to the first state again. There was a pinball game machine. In such a pinball game machine, various factors can be considered for the probability that a hit ball will win in the second specific winning hole, that is, the probability that the variable winning ball device will be in the first state. It was found that the biggest factor was the adjustment of the obstructing nails planted near the movable member.

[Problems to be Solved by the Invention] However, in the conventional pinball game machine described above, the probability of winning a prize in the second specific winning hole is greatly influenced by adjusting the nail near the movable member. There is a problem in that delicate nail adjustments are required and cannot be easily performed by anyone.

This invention was made in view of the above-mentioned problems, and its purpose is to easily adjust the probability that the variable winning ball device will be in the first state without requiring advanced technology for nail adjustment. Therefore, it is an object of the present invention to provide a pinball game machine in which it is easy to manage the balls put out.

[Means for Solving the Problems] In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, the pinball game machine according to the present invention includes a winning ball detection means for detecting all or some of the winning balls in the variable winning ball device. a variable display device capable of deriving a plurality of display results based on the output of the variable display device; a variable display device drive control means for driving and controlling the variable display device; and a variable display device drive control means for driving and controlling the variable display device; variable winning ball device drive control means for driving and controlling the variable winning ball device to a first state based on the above, and display probability adjustment operation means capable of adjusting the probability that the variable display device displays the specific display mode. It is characterized by having the following.

[Operation] The variable display device is driven and controlled based on the output of the winning ball detection means that detects all or some of the balls that have won into the variable winning ball device. Then, when the display mode when the variable display device is stopped is a predetermined specific display mode, the variable winning ball device is driven to the first state. In other words, since the variable display device can adjust the probability of displaying a specific display mode, advanced technology is not required for nail adjustment.
The probability that the variable winning ball device will be in the first state can be easily adjusted.

[Example] Hereinafter, an example of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

First, a pinball game machine according to an embodiment will be explained based on FIGS. 11 and 12. 11 and 12 show a pachinko game machine as an example of a pinball game machine, FIG. 11 is a front view thereof, and FIG. 12 is a schematic back view thereof. In FIG. 11, a door holding frame 3 is provided around the opening of a front frame 2 formed in a frame shape of a pachinko gaming machine 1, and glass plates 5a, 5b (fourth (see diagram)) is stored in the glass! fi4 and front #6 are pivotally connected to open and close. A game board holding frame 21 (see FIG. 12) is fixed to the back surface of the front frame 2 to which the game board 11 and a firing rail (not shown) are attached. A batted ball supply tray 7 is attached to the front door 6. The batted ball supply tray 7 is configured to store prize balls ejected from a prize ball dispensing device 37, which will be described later, and to guide the stored pachinko balls to a batted ball firing rail. Further, a speaker 8 as a sound generating device is housed in a space below the upstream side of the batted ball supply tray 7. This speaker 8 is
When a specific gaming state is reached, or when the starting prize opening 14 will be described later.
, 15a, 15b, the V winning hole 92, etc., when winning pressure is generated, a sound effect is generated to enliven the atmosphere of the game.

At the lower part of the front frame 2, an operation handle 9 for shooting pachinko balls into a game area 13 of a game board 11 and a surplus ball tray 10 for storing surplus prize balls are attached. The ball launcher 40 is fixed to the lower back surface of the front frame 2 so as to correspond to the operating handle 9. This batted ball firing device 40 includes a batting ball motor 42 that rotates at a constant speed on a mounting board 41, a batting ball rod 43 that rotates back and forth and fires a batted ball by the rotation of the batting ball motor 42, and a batting ball rod 43 that rotates back and forth due to the rotation of the batting ball motor 42. It consists of a ball feeding sliding rod 44 that engages with the lower end of the ball feeder to operate a ball feeding piece of a ball feeding device (not shown).

On the surface of the game board 11, there are provided a guide rail 12 for guiding the hit balls to the game area 13, a large number of obstacle nails (not shown), various winning ball devices, etc. To explain in more detail, in the game area 13 of the game board 11, there are usually winning lowers 5, 16a.
, 16b, starting winning openings 14, 15a, 15b, tulip winning openings 17a, 17b, windmill (no symbol), pair of movable members 77a, ? Variable winning ball device 70 having 7b
, game effect lamps 18a, 18b, and outlet 20
etc. are arranged respectively.

The balls hit into the gaming area 13 are sent to the normal winning lowers 5, 16a, 16b and the tulip winning opening 1.
If you win 7a or 17b, the prize ball dispensing device 3 (described later)
75 of these normal winning holes are designed to pay out a predetermined number (for example, 13) of prize balls according to
It is provided in the variable winning ball device 70. Furthermore, when a ball hits the starting prize openings 14.15a, 15b, a predetermined number of prize balls are similarly paid out from the prize ball dispensing device 37, and also Start winning ball detection switch 26, 2 which will be described later
In response to the detection outputs of 7a and 27b, the movable member 77a of the variable winning ball device 70? 7b is opened and closed at relatively short time intervals. That is, when a ball hits the starting prize opening 14, the movable member 77a
77b performs the opening and closing operation twice, and the starting prize openings 15a, 15
When the ball hits the ball, the movable members 7a and 7
The flap b performs an opening/closing operation once, and during this opening/closing operation, the movable members 77a, ? When the winning pressure guided by 7b wins a prize in the V winning hole 92 which will be described later provided in the variable winning ball device 70, and the display mode of the variable display 7 segment LED 94 becomes a predetermined specific display mode, It becomes a so-called specific game state, and the game effect lamp 18a
, 18b and frame lamps 19a and 19b provided at the top of the front frame 2 blink to notify the player of this fact. In addition, regarding the variable winning ball device 70, the balls that do not enter the various winning holes described above, which will be explained in detail later, are taken into the out hole 20 provided at the lowest part of the guide rail 12.

Next, the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be explained based on FIG. 12. In FIG. 12, the game board 11 is
The game board holding frame 21 is fixed by the game board mounts 22a to 22c.
It is removably fixed to. A winning pressure gathering cover 23 is attached to the back side of the game board 11 so as to cover the back side of each of the winning openings. This winning pressure collecting cover unit 23 is formed with a guiding passage for distributing the winning balls to the left and right in each of the winning openings. Winning pressure gathering cover 2
3, there are starting winning ball detection switches 26.27a, 27b corresponding to the starting winning holes 14, 15a, 15b.
is provided, and this starting winning ball detection switch 26.27a
, 27b is the movable member 77a of the variable winning ball device 70,
It detects a signal to start the opening/closing operation of 77b and sends it to a control circuit to be described later. In addition, the winning pressure collection cover 2
In the guide path at the bottom center of 3, there is a winning ball detection switch 2.
A 4 and 10 count counting switch 25 is provided to send a signal from the winning pressure applied to the variable winning ball device 70 to the control circuit. Furthermore, a relay terminal board 28 is attached to the back side of the winning pressure collecting cover unit 23, to which the wiring from the above-mentioned electrical equipment provided on the game board 11 is once connected.

On the other hand, a mechanism plate 29 is provided so as to be openable and closable so as to cover the entire back surface of the game board 11. This mechanism plate 29 has a first
In Figure 2, as shown by the - dotted chain line, a winning pressure processing mechanism for processing winning pressure is formed on the front side, and a prize ball dispensing mechanism for dispensing prize balls is formed on the rear side. There is. The winning pressure processing mechanism includes a winning pressure collection gutter 30 that collects the winning pressure on the negative side in response to the winning pressure that is guided by the winning pressure collecting cover unit 23 and falls to the left and right, and the winning pressure that has entered the variable winning ball device 70. and a winning ball processor 31 that processes the winning pressure collected by the collection gutter 3° one by one.
In response to the winning pressure discharged from the winning ball processing device 31, an automatic lever (not shown) is operated to operate a prize ball dispensing device 3, which will be described later.
It consists of a winning pressure payout passage 32 for operating the winning pressure 7, etc.

Further, on the front side of the mechanism plate 29, an out ball discharging passage 33 for guiding out balls discharged from the out port 20 is also formed.

On the other hand, the prize ball dispensing mechanism includes a prize ball tank 34 that stores prize balls supplied from a supply mechanism (not shown), and an alignment gutter that arranges the prize balls stored in the prize ball tank 34 in two lines and flows them down. 35, a bent gutter 36 that changes the flowing direction of the prize balls from the alignment gutter 35 by 180 degrees and weakens the earth pressure, and receives a predetermined number (13) of prize balls from the bent gutter 36 to form one A prize ball dispensing device 37 that dispenses a predetermined number of prize balls corresponding to winning balls, and a prize ball dispensing device 37 that delivers the prize balls paid out from the prize ball dispensing device 37 to the batted ball supply tray via a prize ball discharging passage (not shown). A connecting channel 38 for discharging and a connecting gutter 3 fixed to the back side of the front frame 2.
9 and a surplus ball passage (not shown) for discharging surplus balls to the surplus ball receiving tray 10.

Furthermore, a control board box 50 that houses a control circuit board is detachably attached to the back surface of the mechanism plate 29, and this control circuit board includes a control circuit that will be described later.

Here, the configuration of the control board box 150 will be explained with reference to FIG. 1.

In the control board box 50, a control board (not shown) including a microcomputer 100, which will be described later, is housed inside a rectangular parallelepiped metal board box body 51. Further, on one side of the board box main body 51, wiring 52 connected to a connector (not shown) installed on the control board described above is led out, and a connector cover 53 is screwed to cover the wiring 52. Fixed. In addition,
The wiring 52 is connected to the above-mentioned relay terminal board 28 and a connection terminal board (not shown) of a variable winning ball device 70 which will be described later.

Further, an opening 54 is formed on the rear surface of the substrate box body 51, and an openable/closeable lid 55 is provided to cover the opening 54 so as to be openable and closable. The opening/closing lid 55 has a locking mechanism 56.
is provided, and can be opened by unlocking the locking device 56 with &I 57.

Inside the opening/closing lid 55, a configuration for changing the probability of occurrence of a specific display mode of a variable display device (variable display 7 segment LED 94 to be described later), which is a main part of this embodiment, is housed. That is, an initial ride setting switch 58 and a V continuation setting switch 59 are provided as display probability adjustment operation means for changing the probability of occurrence of a specific display mode. Here, the first ride means that the ball starts at prize opening 14.15a.
15b and the movable member 77a of the variable winning ball device 70
,? 7b is opened, the winning ball enters the V winning hole 92, and a specific display mode is generated, ■
Continuation means: ■ When the movable members 77a, 77b of the variable winning ball device 70 are continuously opening and closing due to winning into the winning hole 92, the winning ball enters the V winning hole 92 again,
Moreover, it refers to generating a specific display mode. This V continuation can be performed a predetermined number of times (for example, seven times). However, the first ride setting switch 5
8 and vNN number setting switch 59, a rotary knob type is used.
Each time 9 is rotated, the probability of occurrence of a specific display mode is changed. In this embodiment, as will be described later, the probability of occurrence of the specific display mode is set to three levels, and changes sequentially each time the setting switches 58 and 59 are rotated. Further, on one side of the setting switch 58, 59, there are provided an initial setting value display 60 and a continuation setting value display 61 for numerically displaying the selected setting value. And these indicators 6
0.61 is provided with two display units: a current set value display 60a61a that displays the current set probability, and next set value displays 160b and 61b that display the next set probability.

That is, the current set value displays 60a and 61a display the setting probability before the setting switch 58.59 is operated, and the next set value displays 6°b and 61b display the setting probability before the setting switch 58.59 is operated. The setting probability after the operation is displayed. The reason why the setting probabilities before and after the operation of the setting switches 58 and 59 are displayed is because of the setting switch 5.
8. Even if you change the setting probability by turning 59, the changed setting probability will not be reflected in the game until after a certain period of time, so it is not yet possible. This is to prevent erroneous operations by displaying the set probabilities that will continue and the set probabilities that will be changed after a certain period of time has elapsed. In addition,
When the display probability adjustment operation means is in the form of a rotary knob as in the embodiment and has a scale, the next set value display 60b
, 61b are not necessarily required.

Further, a starting number display 62 is provided below the setting switches 58 and 59. This starting number display 62 is the starting prize opening 14.15a.

15b displays the winning number of winning balls, and when reset, displays a predetermined constant number (for example, 1000) and presses the starting winning ball detection switch 2.
6. "1" is subtracted each time there is a detection signal from 27a and 27b. When the display becomes "0", the next set probability set by the setting switches 58 and 59 becomes effective. That is, in the case of this embodiment, the remaining number of times (to
The changed setting probability is not reflected in the game until a number within oo (predetermined period) has elapsed. Therefore, the setting probability set before operating the setting switches 58 and 59 will be maintained for a period until the remaining number of times displayed on the number of starting times display 62 becomes "0". Note that the above-mentioned current setting value display 60a.

61a1 The data displayed on the next set value display 60b, Blb, and the number of starts display 62 are backed up and stored as they are even when the power is turned off, and when the power is turned on again, the data displayed at the time when the power was turned off is data is now displayed.

Next, by operating the setting switches 58 and 59 described above, the configuration of the variable winning ball device 70 that is directly related to the probability of occurrence of the specific display mode will be explained with reference to FIGS. 2 to 5. The configuration of 70 will be explained.

The variable prize winning ball device 70 has a mounting board 71 that is attached to the game board 11, and in the center of the mounting board 71,
A rectangular window opening lower 2 is formed, and a winning space 73 is formed on the back side of the window opening lower 2. An upper decorative plate 74 is provided on the upper part of the window opening lower 2, and the normal winning lower 5 is formed on this upper decorative plate 74. Further, in the center of the upper decorative plate 74, a plurality of continuation number display LEDs 76 for notifying the number of continuations (eight times), which will be described later, are arranged so as to face the front.

A pair of movable members 7 are located approximately at the center left and right of the window opening lower 2.
7a and 7b are pivotally supported so that they can be opened and closed. These movable members 77a, 77b are connected to the link member 7 as shown in FIG.
8a, 78b (however, 78b is not shown) and the movable member drive solenoid 80 via the operating member 79, and the movable member 77a and the flap 7b are actuated in response to the energization and de-energization of the movable member drive solenoid 80. It alternates between a first state (horizontal direction; the state shown in FIG. 3) in which it accepts balls and a second state (vertical direction; the state shown in FIG. 2) in which it does not accept balls. Note that the movable member drive solenoid 80 is provided with a return spring 81, which always urges the movable members 77a, 77b to be in the second state.

The winning space 73 has a concave shape with a depth width in the front and rear directions, and a ball transfer plate 88 that divides the winning space 73 into upper and lower parts is lying horizontally. The ball transfer plate 88 is provided so as to be inclined downward toward the rear, and the movable member 77
The winning balls guided by the balls a and 77b and riding on the ball transfer board 88 are transferred backwards and fall into the fall path 89 shown in FIG. The 10 count counting switch 25 is guided through the guide passage.
It is now detected by.

At the center of the ball transfer board 88, a distribution member 82 with an airplane design is provided. This allocation is member 8
2 is configured such that a swinging member 83 in the nose section swings vertically about a support shaft 84. That is,
As shown in FIG. 4, the swinging member 83 includes a link member 85.
．． A swinging member drive solenoid 87 is connected via a swiveling member drive solenoid 86, and swings in the vertical direction in response to whether the swinging member drive solenoid 87 is energized or de-energized. Therefore, the member 82 distributes the winning pressure guided by the movable members 77a and 7b to the movable member 77a.

It is dropped toward the V winning opening 92 and normal winning openings 93a and 93b, which will be described later, depending on the delicate positional relationship with the rotation angle of the flap 7b. Note that the distribution may be performed by fixing the member 82 without swinging it as described above.

Movable member 77a, ? The winning pressure guided by ball 7b is transferred backward on the ball transfer plate 88 as described above, or falls directly downward from the movable members 77a and 7b to form a V winning pressure formed below the lower frame 90. It reaches the direction of the opening 92 and the normal winning openings 93a and 93b. ■The winning opening 92 and the normal winning openings 93a and 93b are divided by a pair of partition walls, with the V winning opening 92 in the center and the normal winning opening 9 on the left and right.
3a and 93b are formed. And ■ Prize opening 92
At the exit of the machine, a winning ball detection switch 24 is provided (see FIG. 12), and detects the winning pressure of winning a prize in the winning opening 92. Note that a lower decorative plate 91 is provided on the front surface of the lower frame 90.
is fixed.

In addition, on the rear surface of the upper part of the winning opening 92, a variable display 7-segment LED 94 is provided as a variable display device. This variable display 7-segment LED 94 is capable of displaying a plurality of display modes, specifically numbers from 0 to 9, and the speed is such that the numbers from O to 9 cannot be visually recognized by the player. It is now variably displayed.

Also, when the V winning ball detection switch 24 is turned on and stopped, the variable display 7 segment L
A specific gaming state is generated when the display mode of the ED 94 is a predetermined specific display mode (for example, when "7" is displayed). If the movable member 7
Even if the winning pressure guided by 7a and 77b turns on the V winning ball detection switch 24, if the display mode of the variable display 7 segment LED 94 is not a predetermined specific display mode, it is a specific game state. It is not.

By the way, the probability of occurrence of a specific display mode is controlled as shown in FIG. 5, for example. That is, when the setting values of the initial ride setting switch 58 and the V continuation setting switch 59 are "1", there are three "7" out of "10" pieces of identification information of one cycle of the variable display 7 segment LED 94. , the probability of occurrence of the specific display mode is r3/10],
When the setting value is "2", there are 4 "7" out of the "10" pieces of identification information, so the probability of occurrence of the specific display mode is r
4/101, and when the setting value is "3", there are 5 "7" out of the "10" pieces of identification information, so the probability of occurrence of the specific display mode is r5/10]. . In the case of this embodiment, the same data is used for the first ride and the V continuation, but it is also possible to use different data and cause the occurrence with different probabilities □ Also, the variable display of the variable display 7 segment LED 94 The operation of starting or stopping the variable display can be performed at various timings, but for example, the display may be always displayed variably and the display may be stopped variably for a certain period of time in response to the detection signal of the V winning ball detection switch 24, or The variable display starts according to the detection signal of the starting winning ball detection switches 26, 27a, 27b or the V winning ball detection switch 24,
It is conceivable that a stop signal is derived by the passage of a certain period of time or by the operation of a stop button by the player, and the variable display is stopped by the stop signal.

As mentioned above, when there is a detection signal from the winning ball detection switch 24 and the display mode of the variable display 7-segment LED 94 displays a predetermined specific display mode, the movable members 77a and 77b move relative to each other. The first state advantageous to the player is maintained until the opening/closing operation is performed 18 times at short time intervals or until the 10 count counting switch 25 counts 10 winning pressures during the 18 opening/closing operations. If there is a detection signal from the winning ball detection switch 24 again during the first state, and the display mode becomes a predetermined specific display mode again, the repeat condition is satisfied, and the first state is returned to the above state. is set to be repeated up to 8 times.

The variable winning ball device 70 is provided with a winning number display LED 95 that displays the number of winning balls detected by the 10 count switch 25 at a maximum of 10.

The control of the embodiment described above will be explained based on FIG. 6. FIG. 6 is a block diagram of the control circuit configuration. In the figure, the control circuit includes a microcomputer 100 as a control center.

The microcomputer 100 has a function of controlling the overall operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 as described below. For this purpose, the microcomputer 100, for example,
It is composed of several chips of LSI, including an MPU that can execute control operations according to predetermined procedures.
The microcomputer 100 further includes a ROM 102 that stores operating program data for the MPU 101, and a RAM 103 that can write and read necessary data. Input/output interface 1 that receives output data from t o t and outputs it to the outside
04. Furthermore, although not shown in the figure, the microcomputer 100 includes a sound generator that receives sound data from the MPL101, and a sound generator that receives sound data from the MPL101 when the power is turned on.
A power-on reset circuit that provides a reset pulse to I, a clock generation circuit that provides a clock signal to MPUI, and a pulse frequency divider that divides the clock signal from the clock generation circuit and periodically provides interrupt pulses to MPUI. This includes an interrupt pulse generation circuit), an address decoding circuit for decoding address data from the MPU 101, and the like. The MPU10I provides control signals to the variable winning ball device 70 and the like in accordance with the program data stored in the ROM 102 and in response to input of each control signal described below.

The microcomputer 100 is given the following signals as input signals. First, starting prize opening 14,1
The detection signals of the starting winning ball detection switches 26, 27a and 27b provided corresponding to the starting winning balls 5a and 15b are given to the starting winning ball detection circuit 105, and the starting winning ball detection signal is given to the micro combinator 100. ■The detection signal detected by the winning ball detection switch 24 is given to the V winning ball detection circuit 106, and the variable display fusegment LED 9
4 is given to the microcomputer 100 as a stop signal. The detection signal detected by the 10-count counting switch 25 is given to the 10-count counting circuit 107, and is given to the microcomputer 100 as a winning ball number counting signal. The setting signal selected by the initial riding setting switch 58 is applied to the microcomputer 100 via the initial riding setting value detection circuit 110. (2) The setting signal selected by the continuation setting switch 59 is applied to the microcomputer 100 via the V continuation setting value detection circuit 111.

Further, the microcomputer 100 provides control signals to the following circuits and devices. First, the solenoid drive circuit 10
A drive signal is applied to a movable member drive solenoid 80 via a solenoid 80 to open and close the movable members 77a, 77 and b. Variable display 7 segment LED 94 via display drive circuit 109,
ED95 displays the number of prizes won, and LED76 displays the number of continuations.
Give the display drive signal to. Furthermore, display drive circuits 112 to
114, the current first ride setting display LED 60a, the next first ride setting display LED 60b, the current ■Continuation setting display L
A display drive signal is given to the ED 61a, the next vII continuation window setting display 061b, and the start count display LED 62. Note that a predetermined DC voltage is supplied to each circuit of the above configuration from a power supply circuit (not shown).

Next, the specific operation of the above-mentioned control circuit will be explained with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS. 78 to 7C.

When the control circuit is powered on, the microcomputer 100 initializes predetermined values and waits for the next signal. By the way, when the above-mentioned initialization is completed, the microcomputer 100 processes the interrupt routine shown in FIG. 7A to always cause an interrupt. This interrupt routine is executed based on the interrupt signal every 4 m5 ec from the pulse frequency dividing circuit. Processing from step 81 to Sll is performed. In the figure, the value of the starting number counter displayed on the starting number display 62 is "0".
It is determined whether or not (step St), r.

”, whether the setting value of the first ride setting switch 58 is “1” or not, that is, the setting value of the first ride setting switch 58 is “1”.
” is ONL/ is determined (step S2
). If "1" is ON, variable display data with an occurrence probability of "3/10" in setting 1 shown in FIG. 5 is selected (step S3). In addition, if it is determined that "1" is not ON, then the first ride setting switch 5
It is determined whether "2" of 8 is ONL (step S4), and if "2" is ON, the variable display data of occurrence probability r4/IOJ in setting 2 shown in FIG. 5 is selected. (Step S5).

On the other hand, if it is determined that "2" is not ON,
Variable display data with an occurrence probability of "5/10" in setting 3 shown in FIG. 5 is selected (step S6).

Next, check whether the setting value of the vll number setting switch 59 is "1" or not, that is, "1" of the continuation setting switch 59 is ONL.
/ is determined (step S7), rlJ
If it is ONL/, variable display data with an occurrence probability r3/10J in setting 1 shown in FIG. 5 is selected (step S8). In addition, if it is determined that "1" is not ONL/ONL, then the V continuation setting switch 59 is set to "
2" is ON (step S9).
When "2" is ON, the probability of occurrence in setting 2 shown in FIG. 5 is r4/10. J variable display data is selected (step 510). On the other hand, if it is determined that "2" is not ON, the variable display data with the occurrence probability r5/10j in setting 3 shown in FIG. 5 is selected (
Step 5it), the interrupt processing ends. The interrupt process also ends when it is determined in step S1 that the value of the start count counter is not "0".

On the other hand, returning to the main routine shown in FIGS. 7B and 7C, first, in FIG. Variable display is controlled (step 512). Next, ① winning acceptance prohibition processing is performed (step 513). This prevents illegal gaming by preventing the V winning ball detection switch 24 from operating even if a hit ball enters the V winning hole 92 even though there is no winning in the starting winning holes 14.15a, 15b. This is a treatment to do so.

When the game starts, it is first determined whether or not the starting winning ball detection switch 24 of the starting winning hole 14 is turned on (step 514).
If it is determined that it has not been turned on, it is determined whether or not another starting winning ball detection switch 25a25b has been turned on (step 522). Therefore, if any of the starting winning ball detection switches 24, 25a, 25b are ONL, the process will not proceed to the next step until they are turned ON.

In step S14, if it is determined that the starting winning ball detection switch 24 is ONL/, the V reception prohibition is canceled (step 515), the value of the starting number counter is set to "-1", and the starting number display is The subtracted number is displayed at 62 (step 516). Next, it is determined whether the value of the starting number counter is "0" or not (step 517). If it is determined to be "0", the variable display data displayed on the variable display 7 segment LED 94 is changed to the initial ride setting switch 58. and change the setting based on the setting value set by the V continuation setting switch 59 (the setting value displayed on the next setting value display 60b61b), and reset the value of the start number counter to "+1000J" (step 518). After the above processing is completed, or if it is determined that the value is not "0" in step S17, two opening and closing operations of the movable members 77a and 77b are started after a predetermined minute time has elapsed (step 519). . Then, it is determined whether or not the winning ball received during the opening/closing operation of the movable members 77a and 77b has turned ON the winning ball detection switch 24 (step 520). move on. If it is not turned on, it is determined whether or not the two-time opening and closing operation of the movable members 77a and 7b has been completed (step 521). If not, the process returns to step S20, and step S2
0 and the processing of step S21 is repeated. Further, when the opening/closing operation is completed twice, step 336 to be described later is performed.
Proceed to.

On the other hand, in the step 322, if it is determined that the starting winning ball detection switches 27a and 27b are ONL/, the prohibition of reception is canceled (step 323), and the value of the starting number counter is set to "-1", Start count indicator 6
2 is displayed with the subtracted number (step 524
), then it is determined whether or not the value of the starting number counter is "0" (step 525), and if it is determined to be "0", the variable display data displayed on the variable display 7 segment LED 94 is set for the first ride. The set value set by switch 58 and V continuation setting switch 59 (next set value display 60
b, setting value displayed in 61b), and reset the value of the starting number counter to r+1000J (step 826). After the above process is completed, or when it is determined that the state is not "O" in step S25, one opening/closing operation of the movable members 77a and 7b is started after a predetermined minute time has elapsed (step 527). ). Then, the winning pressure received during the opening/closing operation of the movable member 77a and 7b is V winning ball detection switch 2.
It is determined whether or not 4 is ONL/(step 528);
If it is turned on, the process advances to step S32, which will be described later. In addition, if there is no ONL, the starting winning ball detection switch 26
It is determined whether or not the switch is turned on (step 329).
If the movable parts are removed immediately? 7a and 77b are cleared (step 530) and the process proceeds to step S15. In this way, in this variable winning ball device 70, the twice opening and closing operation is performed with priority over the one opening and closing operation. Therefore, even if the device fails during one opening/closing operation, that operation is immediately stopped and the opening/closing operation is performed twice.

This prevents players from becoming dissatisfied.

On the other hand, in step S29, the starting winning ball detection switch 2
6 is ONL, if it is determined that it is not, is it a movable member? It is determined whether or not the one-time opening/closing operation of 7a and 77b has been completed (step 531). If not, the process returns to step 328, and steps 328 to S31
The process is repeated. Moreover, when one opening/closing operation is completed, the process proceeds to step S36, which will be described later.

In steps 320 and 328, if it is determined that the winning ball detection switch 24 is ONL/, the variable display of the variable display 7 segment LED 94 is stopped for a certain period of time (for example, 2 seconds) (step 532);
It is determined whether the display is "7" (step 533
). If it is not "7", the process advances to step S34, and 2
It is determined whether or not the rotation opening/closing process is in progress. If the process is in progress, the process returns to step S21; if the process is not in progress, the process returns to step S21.
Return to 31. On the other hand, if it is determined that the display on the variable display 7-segment LED 94 is "7", the opening/closing process of two times or one time is immediately cleared (step 535), and then the continuation setting switch 59 selects The variable display of the variable display segment LED 94 is controlled based on the set value (step 536), and the process then proceeds to the process shown in FIG. 7C. In addition, in step 332, it is preferable to operate the variable display data even while the variable display is stopped. This is because if it were to stop, the display would be fixed at the second ball, which would be uninteresting.

On the other hand, even if it is determined in step S21 and step S31 that two or one opening/closing operations have been completed, the winning pressure remaining in the winning space 73 of the variable winning ball device 70 is Since there is a possibility of winning a prize, the following processing is performed. That is, ■ The winning prize acceptance timer is set for a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds) (step 537), and then ■ it is determined whether or not the winning ball detection switch 24 has been turned on (step 538), and it is determined that it has been turned on. If so, the process advances to step S32. Also, within this certain period of time, the starting winning ball detection switch 26
．． Since the operation of 27a and 27b is also detected,
In step 538, the V winning ball detection switch 24 is turned on.
If it is determined that the start winning ball detection switch 26 is ONL, it is determined whether or not the start winning ball detection switch 26 is ONL (step 5).
39) If it is ON, proceed to step 515 and turn it ON.
If not, start winning ball detection switch 27a,
It is determined whether or not 27b is turned on (step 540).
, ONL/, the process advances to step S23, and if not, it is determined whether or not the timer has expired (step 541). If the timer has not expired, the process returns to step 33B and steps 338 to S41 are repeated, and if the timer has expired, the process returns to step S13 to continue the normal game.

Next, the operation when the variable display 7 segment LED 94 displays "7" which is the specific display mode will be described with reference to FIG. 7C. First, the movable member 77a,
Step 542: Add 1 to the value of the update counter, which is the number of opening/closing cycles until 18 opening/closing operations of 77b or 10 winnings occur.
), then ① reception prohibition processing and start prize acceptance prohibition processing are performed (step 543). Next, it is determined whether or not the value of the update number counter is "8", that is, whether this is the last opening/closing cycle (step 544). If it is determined that it is "8", the process proceeds to step S66, which will be described later. move on.

On the other hand, if it is determined that the value of the update number counter is not "8", after a predetermined period of time (for example, 2 to 3 seconds) has elapsed (step 545), The contents of the counter are cleared (step 546), and 18 opening/closing operations of the movable members 77a and 77b are started (step 547). And the movable member 7
7a.

It is determined whether or not the hit ball accepted by the opening/closing operation of 77b enters the V winning hole 92 and the winning ball detection switch 24 is turned on (step 548). If it is determined that the 10 count switch 25 is ON or not, it is determined whether or not the 10 count counting switch 25 is turned on (step 549).
, ONL/, "+1" is added to the 10 count counter.
” processing is performed (step 550). Furthermore, after that,
It is determined whether the value of the 10 count counter is "5" or not (
Step 551), if it is not r5J, the movable member 7
It is determined whether the number of opening/closing operations of 7a and 77b is 10 (step 552). That is, the movable member 77
a, when 5 winnings occur during the 18 opening/closing operations of the fan 7b, or when the 10 opening/closing operations are completed, the distribution provided in the winning space 73 of the variable winning ball device 70 is 82 swinging members 83 are set to be operated. Therefore, the processes of steps 348 to S52 are repeated until 5 prizes are won or the opening/closing operation is completed 10 times. On the other hand, before 5 winning balls or 10 opening/closing operations are completed, the winning ball detection switch 24 turns ON.
If it is determined that , one piece of identification information is extracted from the variable display data that has been variably displayed based on the vll film setting value, and the extracted identification information is stopped and displayed for a certain period of time (step 553). Then, it is determined whether the display is "7" which is a specific display mode (step 5).
54), if it is not "7", the process proceeds to step S49. If the value is "7", the 18 opening/closing operations are immediately completed, the process returns to step S42, and the 18 opening/closing operations are completed again.
Repeat the opening/closing cycle.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S51 that the value of the 10 count counter is "5", or if it is determined in step S52 that the number of times the movable members 77a and 77b are opened and closed is 10, The moving member drive solenoid 87 is driven to operate the swinging member 83 (step 556). The following processing is also performed while the swinging member 83 is being driven. That is, the hit ball accepted by the opening/closing operation of the movable members 77a and 77b enters the winning hole 92 and enters the V winning ball detection switch 24.
It is determined whether or not O is turned ON (step 557), and O
If it is determined that the count is not NL/, it is determined whether or not the 10 count switch 25 is turned on (step 358), and if it is ON, the 10 count counter is incremented by "+1" (step 358). step 359), and further,
Thereafter, it is determined whether the value of the 10 count counter is "10" (step 360), and if it is not rloJ,
Movable member 77a, ? It is determined whether the number of opening/closing operations of 7b is 18 (step 561). And 18
If not, the process returns to step S5, and steps S57 to S61 are repeated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the V winning ball detection switch 24 is ONL before 10 winning balls or 18 opening/closing operations are completed,
One piece of identification information is extracted from the variable display data that has been variably displayed according to the continuous setting value, and the extracted identification information is stopped and displayed for a certain period of time (step 562). Then, it is determined whether the display is "7", which is a specific display mode (step 563), and if it is not "7", the process proceeds to step 358. If the value is "7", the 18 opening/closing operations are immediately completed, the process returns to step S42, and the 18 opening/closing cycles are performed again. In addition, when the 10 winning prizes have been exhausted or the 18 opening/closing operations have been completed, the operation of the swinging member 83 is stopped and the distribution operation process is terminated (step 565), and the process proceeds to step 573, which will be described later. move on.

By the way, in the step S44, if the value of the update number counter is "8", that is, in the last opening/closing cycle, after a predetermined time (for example, 2 to 3 seconds) has elapsed (step 566), the 10 count counter is stored. Clear the contents (step 567), movable members 77a, 77b
18 opening/closing operations are started (step 568).

Next, it is determined whether the 10 count counting switch 25 has been turned on (step 569), and if it has been turned on,
"+1" processing is performed on the 10 count counter (step 570). Furthermore, after that, it is determined whether the value of the IO count counter is "10" (step 571), and "
10'', it is determined whether the number of opening and closing operations of the movable members 77a and 77b is 18 (step 572). If it is not the 18th time, the process returns to step S69 and steps S69 to S72 are repeated. Further, when 10 prizes are won or when the 18 opening/closing operations are completed, the 18 opening/closing operations are completed (step 573). This step S73
This process is also performed after the process of step S65 is completed. After that, the start-up prize acceptance prohibition process is canceled (step 574), and the movable members 77a, 77
After the opening/closing operation of b is completed, the V winning prize acceptance timer is set (step 575).

After the winning acceptance timer is set, it is determined whether or not the winning ball detection switch 24 is turned on, and if it is turned on, it is determined whether the value of the update counter is "8" (step 577). , r8'', one piece of identification information is extracted from the variable display data and displayed on the variable display 7 segment LED 94 for a certain period of time (step 37B).
, it is determined whether the display is "7" (step 579). If it is determined that the number is "7", the process returns to step S42 and the opening/closing cycle operation is performed again. On the other hand, steps s76, S77, S79
If it is determined No in step 5, it is determined whether or not the starting winning ball detection switch 26 is turned on (step 5).
80), ONL.

If so, clear the values of the update number counter and the 10 count counter (step 581), and again display the variable display 7 segment LED 9 using the variable display data based on the set value set by the first ride setting switch 58.
4 for variable display control (step 582), and then returns to step S15. Further, if the starting winning ball detection switch 26 is not turned on, it is determined whether the other starting winning ball detection switches 27a, 27b are ONL (step 583), and if they are turned on, the update number counter and clearing the value of the 10 count counter (step 584), again controlling the variable display 7-segment LED 94 with variable display data based on the setting value set by the initial ride setting switch 58 (step 585), and then performing the step 585). Return to S23. Further, if the start winning ball detection switches 27a and 27b are not turned on, it is determined whether or not the V winning winning acceptance timer has ended (step 586), and if it has ended, the update number counter and the 10 count are Step 587) to clear the value of the counter, step 588) to control the variable display 7-segment LED 94 again using variable display data based on the setting value set by the initial ride setting switch 58, and then step 588).
13 and continue the normal game. On the other hand, until the timer expires, the processes of steps S76 to S86 are repeated.

The operation of the pachinko game machine according to the embodiment has been described above, but in this embodiment, the settings of the initial ride setting switch 58 and the V continuation setting switch 59 allow a predetermined specific display mode to be set in each case. Since it is possible to select and set one out of multiple variable display data with occurrence probabilities, you can adjust the first ride or continue without having to make adjustments that require advanced technology.
Anyone can do it easily. Also, first ride or V14! There is no need to adjust the connection by adjusting the nails.
It is a nail adjustment that makes it relatively possible to win a prize in the V winning hole 92,
Even if a player is recognized by a skilled player, it does not necessarily give an advantage to the player, so that the service can be made uniform for all the players without biasing the profits to a specific player. Furthermore, in the case of this embodiment, even if the initial ride setting switch 58 and the V continuation setting switch 59 are operated during the game to change the probability of occurrence of a specific display mode, the result is not directly reflected, and the setting Start count indicator 6 at hour
Since it will not be changed until the remaining number of wins in the starting winning openings 14.15a and 15b displayed in 2 has passed,
It is possible to prevent an employee and a specific player from colluding and illegally operating the setting switches 58 and 59. Further, since the value of the starting number counter displayed on the starting number display 62 is backed up even when the power is turned off as described above, it is also possible to prevent an employee from turning off the power and tampering. Further, other configurations may be adopted to prevent such fraud. for example,
If there is no signal from the central control computer of the gaming hall to permit changing the settings of the variable display data, the setting switch 58.5
The setting may not be changed even if 9 is operated.

Furthermore, the central control computer stores the setting values of variable display data for each pachinko game machine (in this case, the pachinko game machine does not need to have a start-up counter and next setting function), and the stored values are If there is a change during business hours, it may be assumed that it is fraudulent and a notification means (which may be provided in either the computer or each pachinko game machine) may be activated.

Further, in the above embodiment, the variable display data of the first ride and (2) continuation can be arbitrarily selected, but it may be possible to adjust only the first ride or (2) continuation. Further, the first ride and the V continuation may be adjustable at the same time with a single setting switch. In this case, if only one side can be adjusted, only the adjustable one (first ride or V [continuation) will be displayed variablely, and for the one that cannot be adjusted, there will be 7 prizes. Accordingly, the next opening/closing operation may be performed.

Further, unlike the above embodiment, only variable display data can be selected, and it may be possible to have no start count counter or next setting function, or instead of a start count counter, a timer equipped with a backup power source can be used to set the number of times for a certain period of time. It may also be possible to change the set value after a period of time (for example, 24 hours) has elapsed. Furthermore, the setting switches 58 and 59 may be provided not on the pachinko game machine itself but on mounting equipment or a central control computer located near the pachinko game machine.

In the above-described embodiment, the variable display seven-segment LED was controlled based on the variable display data shown in FIG. 5, but variable display data different from this may be used. For example, as shown in FIGS. 8A to 8C, vI
For each setting, a plurality of variable display data, for example, 20 pieces, are predetermined for the number of I series (how many times it can be continued) and how many V prizes to display the specific display mode "7". In this case, any one of the 20 variable display data corresponding to the setting value selected by the V continuation setting switch 59 may be selected at random for each V win on the first ride. In setting 1, (1) variable display data with a small number of continuations is created so as to include a large number of times, and the average number of continuations of the 20 variable display data is designed to be, for example, three times. Further, in setting 2, for example, the average number of times the 20 variable display data are continued is designed to be 4.5 times. Furthermore, in setting 3, for example, 2
It is designed so that the average number of times the variable display data of 0 is continued is 6 times. For example, when the setting value 3 is selected by the continuation setting switch 59, when there is a V prize on the first ride, the 8th C from among the 20 variable display data.
If the variable display data “1” shown in the figure is selected, vI
! The number of consecutive winnings is 8 times (if a prize is won in the V winning slot 92 during the opening/closing process for the 8th time, the variable display will not be stopped), and the number of V winnings will be "6. 5
．． 6.3.4.5.6'', the next continuation is performed. In addition, in the above data “
Displays other than "7" are randomly selected without predetermined, and each of settings 1 to 3 includes variable display data that allows VM continuation to continue up to 8 times, or V continuation. It is desirable to provide at least one piece of variable display data that can be completed only once. Also,
Although FIGS. 88 to 8C show only the vl continuation variable display data, the first ride variable display data may be created in a similar manner according to each set value.

Furthermore, as a different method of creating variable display data, 100 is displayed each time the start-up counter is reset.
Create 1000J pieces of data, which are the same as 0, corresponding to each setting value, and convert the 1000 pieces of variable display data into 25
The variable display data is divided into four blocks of 0 pieces each, and the four blocks are randomly combined to create r1000J pieces of variable display data each time the starting number counter is reset. The 1000 variable display data of settings 1 to 3 have different number of times "7" which is a specific display mode is displayed.For example, in setting 1, 100 times, in setting 2, 150 times, 3, it is assumed to be 2°0 times.

By the way, in the above-mentioned embodiment, an example was shown in which the software control is performed by the microcomputer 100, but a variable display 7 segment LED using a hard board is also shown.
The probability of occurrence of 94 specific display modes can be changed. Regarding this, FIGS. 9A, 9B and 10A,
This will be explained with reference to FIG. 10B. First, the embodiment shown in FIGS. 9A and 9B will be explained.
20 is composed of a display drive circuit 121, a probability control circuit 122, and a predetermined value circuit 123, and the display drive circuit 121
(1) A flip-flop 126 that receives a detection signal from the winning ball detection switch 24 via an inverter 124 and a delay circuit 125; a pulse oscillator 127;
o1 decoder 142 and variable display 7 segment LED
The probability control circuit 1 includes a driver 143 that drives the probability control circuit 1
22 includes an inverter 128, an AND gate 129, a latch circuit 141, a variable pitch oscillator 144, and a variable resistor 145;
46, a comparison circuit 147, a monostable multi 148, and a drive circuit 149.
To briefly explain the effect of 0, in the illustrated embodiment, only the first ride is variablely displayed, and the set input of the flip-flop 126 normally receives the low level signal from the winning ball detection switch 24. A high-level signal is input by inverting the pulse oscillator 127, and the pulse oscillator 127 is activated. The pulse PI of the pulse oscillator 127 (see FIG. 9B) is input to the decimal counter 130, and the AND gate 131 is input based on the pulse count value.
A high level signal is sequentially derived from one input of 139 to 139. The low level signal from the disabled latch circuit 141 is inverted by the inverter 140, and a high level signal is input to the other inputs of the AND gates 131 to 139. Therefore, the decoder 142 changes "0" → "1" → based on the outputs of the AND gates 131 to 139.
"2" → "3" → "4" → "5" → "6" → "8" → "
9” → r01 ... and variable display 7 segment LE
The driver 143 is controlled to vary the display of D94. However, after opening and closing the start, ■ Winning ball detection switch 2
4 is turned ON, the flip-flop 126 is reset, the pulse oscillator 127 is disabled, and the variable display is stopped. At this time, the latch circuit 141 and the AND gate 129 are activated, and if the output of the variable pitch oscillator 144 derives a high level signal, the high level signal is stored and held, and a high level signal is provided to the decoder 142. In response to this output, the decoder 142 controls the driver 143 to display "7". Then, by operating the variable resistor 145, the variable pitch oscillator 14
By varying the width "α" of the pulse P2 from 4 (see FIG. 9B), it is possible to change the probability that "7", which is the specific display mode, is displayed. In addition, decoder 1
The output from 42 is given to a comparison circuit 147 and compared with a predetermined setting value (in this case "7") by a setting device 146. If it is determined that they are the same, the output from the movable member is sent to a drive circuit 149. Controls the opening and closing of the drive solenoid 80. The monostable multi 148 provides a comparison command signal for a certain period of time to the comparison circuit 147 when the winning ball detection switch 24 is turned on.

Next, to explain the embodiment shown in FIGS. 10A and 10B, the display control circuit 150 is composed of a display drive circuit 151 and a probability control circuit 152. a flip-flop 153 connected to the detection switch 24 via a delay circuit 166;
Data selector 154, pulse oscillator 157, counter 161, decoder 158, and variable display 7 segment L
The probability control circuit 152 includes a driver 159 that drives the ED94, a pulse oscillator 156, a counter 155, a decoder 162, and a monostable multi-tSO1 variable resistor 163.
, a resistor 164, and a capacitor 165. Here, the operation of the display control circuit 150 will be briefly explained.

In the case of this embodiment, the variable display is stopped only for the first ride, and v
Continuations are made by entering a prize into the winning slot 92. Therefore, the flip-flop 153 is normally disabled. Therefore, the data selector 154 selects the counter 155. This counter 155 cyclically counts from "0" to "9" in response to a pulse signal from a pulse oscillator 156. This count value is input to the decoder 158 and the driver 159 outputs "0".
” to “9” variable display 7 segment LED9
4. Note that the pulses of the pulse oscillator 156 have a relatively low frequency. Moreover, the monostable multi 160 is disabled.

After starting and opening/closing in this condition, ■ Winning ball detection switch 2
4 is turned on, the flip-flop 153 is activated and the data selector 154 selects the counter 161.

Since the pulses from the pulse oscillator 157 have a relatively high frequency, they are displayed in a variable manner faster than in normal times. Also, at this time, since the monostable multi 160 is activated, the decoder 162 outputs the count value "7" of the counter 155.
A high-level signal is derived from the signal input manually when " is detected." This high level signal is applied to variable resistor 1
The output is inverted after a delay of a certain time rTIJ (see FIG. 10B) determined by the time constants of 63, resistor 164, and capacitor 165.

During the period when this “T1” signal is derived, the counter 1
55 counting operation is prohibited. Note that the counting operation of the counter 155 is restarted when a pulse from the pulse oscillator 156 is input after "T1" has elapsed. That is, by operating the variable resistor 163 and arbitrarily changing "T1", it becomes "7".
” can be changed.

In addition, the flip-flop 153 is reset after a certain period of time from the time when the winning ball detection switch 24 is turned ON. When the flip-flop 153 is reset, the counting operation of the counter 155 is stopped and the monostable multi 160
is reset. The count value at this time is selected by the data selector 154 and displayed on the variable display 7 segment LED 94.

The embodiments have been described above, and in the embodiments described above, a pair of movable members 77a and 77b that open and close are provided as the variable winning ball device 70, and a variable display 7-segment LED 94 is shown as the variable display device. However, without being limited to this, for example, the variable winning ball device may use a sliding piece that slides laterally or an opening/closing plate that opens and closes in the front and back direction, and the variable display device may use a drum-shaped A variable display member, an LCD, an EL, a roulette type, a leaf type, a belt type, a dot display, and other display devices may be used, or a plurality of these may be provided. Furthermore, the variable display of the variable display device may be configured such that it is normally stopped and is variably started when a winning prize is started. In addition, the variable display may be relatively dark during normal times, and the brightness of the variable display of the variable display device may be changed or the speed of the variable display may be changed depending on (1) winning or starting winning.

In addition, if a prize is won in the winning space 73 of the variable winning ball device 70 without specially providing the V winning hole 92 in the variable winning ball device 70, all the winnings are handled as 7 winnings,
The variable display 7-segment LED 94 may be configured to display a variable display. Furthermore, when the specific display mode "7" is displayed, the opening/closing operation of the movable members 77a and 77b is immediately stopped and the next opening/closing operation is started, but it is important to remember that this is the specific display mode. The next opening/closing cycle may be started after a predetermined opening/closing cycle (10 prizes or 18 openings/closings) is completely completed.

In addition, as a condition for changing the probability of occurrence of a specific display mode,
In the embodiment described above, the number of starts is set, but various factors related to the game can be selected. For example, as described above, when a certain period of time (24 hours) has elapsed, when the number of times of a specific game state reaches a predetermined number, when the number of out balls reaches a predetermined number, etc.

Furthermore, the range or stage in which the probability of occurrence of a specific display mode can be adjusted is not limited to the above-mentioned embodiments, and the adjustment method may be one in which a switch is changed by suppression, or it may be set by a complicated operation. Alternatively, the setting means may be provided not in the pinball game machine but in a central control room of the game hall so that it can be operated remotely.

Furthermore, in the above-described embodiment, the pinball game machine is of a type in which the player throws borrowed balls into the hit ball supply tray 7 to play the game. It may also be a so-called card-type pinball game machine in which a game can be played by firing balls enclosed within the game machine.

In the case of this card type, the variable display data may be changed by inserting a card storing data for changing the variable display data into a card reader. Further, it may be a pinball game machine other than a pachinko game machine, such as an arrangement ball game machine or an arebachi game machine.

[Effects of the Invention] As is clear from the above explanation, the pinball game machine according to the present invention is equipped with a variable display device, and is capable of adjusting the probability of occurrence of displaying a specific display mode of the variable display device. Therefore, anyone can easily adjust the probability that the variable winning ball device will be in the first state without requiring advanced techniques for adjusting the nails. Therefore, it is possible to provide a pinball game machine in which it is easy to manage the balls put out.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

Fig. 1 is a perspective view showing the probability adjustment mechanism provided in the board control box, Figs. 2 and 3 are front views of the variable winning ball device, and Fig. 4 shows the variable winning ball device attached to the game board. FIG. 5 is a pattern diagram for each set probability of identification information displayed by the variable display device, FIG. 6 is a block diagram of a control circuit that controls the game, and FIGS. 7A to 7C 8A to 8C are flowcharts showing specific operations of the control circuit shown in FIG. 6, FIGS. Figures 9A and 9B are circuit diagrams and time charts of a hard board that can adjust the specific display mode of the variable display device, and Figures 10A and 10B are circuit diagrams and time charts of other hard boards. be. 1. Pachinko game machine; Pinball game machine 50. Control board box 58. Initial ride setting switch; Display probability adjustment operation means 59. VIM setting switch; Display probability adjustment operation means 70. Variable winning ball device 24.・V winning ball detection switch; winning ball detection means 94...variable display 7 segment LED; variable display device・microcomputer

Claims (1)

[Scope of Claims] A variable winning ball device that can change freely between a first state in which it is easy to accept a hit ball and a second state in which it does not accept a hit ball or is difficult to accept a ball, and a winning ball device that can change the winning ball device to A winning ball detection means for detecting all or a part of the balls; a variable display device capable of deriving a plurality of display results based on the output of the winning ball detection means; and a variable display device for driving and controlling the variable display device. a drive control means; and a drive control means that controls the variable winning ball device in a first manner based on the display result of the variable display device being in a predetermined specific display mode.
A pinball game characterized by comprising: a variable winning ball device drive control means for driving and controlling the drive to the state; and a display probability adjustment operation means capable of adjusting the probability that the variable display device displays the specific display mode. Machine.