JPH04297290A - Pinball machine - Google Patents
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Description
【０００１】0001
【産業上の利用分野】本発明は、パチンコ機等の弾球遊
技機に関するもので、詳しくは、発射球の検出に基づい
て乱数を発生し、その値に応じた遊技制御を行う弾球遊
技機に関する。[Field of Industrial Application] The present invention relates to a pinball game machine such as a pachinko machine, and more specifically, a pinball game in which a random number is generated based on the detection of a shot ball, and the game is controlled according to the value. Regarding machines.
【０００２】0002
【従来の技術】一般に、遊技盤面上に発射された遊技球
の入賞に関して遊技者に不利な第１状態と遊技者に有利
な第２状態とに変換可能に形成された可変入賞装置を備
えた弾球遊技機においては、可変入賞装置に入った遊技
球の個数に応じた利益（賞球）が与えられるが、特にパ
チンコ遊技機にあっては、プロといわれる特定の遊技者
への対策として、入賞装置の近傍の釘を調整したり、入
賞装置を遊技球が入賞しにくい位置に配置したりするこ
とがある。そのような対策を講じると、技量の乏しい一
般の遊技者には不利となり、結果的に遊技者の技量によ
って賞品球の獲得数に大きな差が生ずるため、一般人を
対象とする遊技としては平等性に欠けるという問題点が
あった。[Prior Art] In general, a variable winning device is provided which is configured to be convertible between a first state disadvantageous to the player and a second state advantageous to the player regarding the winning of game balls fired onto a game board surface. In pinball game machines, profits (prize balls) are given according to the number of game balls that enter the variable winning device, but in pachinko machines in particular, as a measure for specific players called professionals. In some cases, the nails near the winning device may be adjusted, or the winning device may be placed in a position where it is difficult for game balls to win. Taking such measures would put ordinary players with poor skill at a disadvantage, and as a result, there would be a large difference in the number of prize balls won depending on the player's skill, so it is not fair as a game aimed at the general public. There was a problem with the lack of.
【０００３】そこで、発射球の検出に基づいて乱数を発
生し、その値に応じた遊技制御を行うことにより、遊技
者に与える利益獲得の機会を均等化するようにした弾球
遊技機が開発され、本出願人により特許出願されている
（例えば、特開平２−１０４３７９号）。[0003] Therefore, a pinball game machine was developed that equalizes the opportunity for players to earn profits by generating a random number based on the detection of a shot ball and controlling the game according to the value. A patent application has been filed by the present applicant (for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2-104379).
【０００４】このような弾球遊技機では、発射球を検出
するために磁気センサ等の検出器が用いられるが、その
検出器が断線等のトラブルによって発射球の検出ができ
なくなると、乱数が発生不能となり、その結果として乱
数の値に応じた遊技制御ができなくなってしまう。それ
故、断線等のトラブルが発生した場合には、それを速や
かに発見して修復することが必要であるが、発射球の検
出ができなくなったことは外見では判断できず、一方、
遊技球の発射操作は検出のトラブル発生とは関係なく行
われるので、正常な遊技制御が行われないまま遊技が続
けられてしまうという問題点があった。[0004] In such a pinball game machine, a detector such as a magnetic sensor is used to detect the shot ball, but if the detector becomes unable to detect the shot ball due to a problem such as a disconnection, the random numbers will be lost. As a result, it becomes impossible to control the game according to the value of the random number. Therefore, if a problem such as a disconnection occurs, it is necessary to promptly discover and repair it, but it is not possible to determine from the outside that the ball cannot be detected.
Since the game ball firing operation is performed regardless of the occurrence of detection trouble, there is a problem in that the game continues without normal game control.
【０００５】[0005]
【発明が解決しようとする課題】本発明は、かかる問題
点に鑑みてなされたもので、上記のような弾球遊技機に
おいて、発射球の検出が正常に行われないときでも遊技
が続けられるという異常状態を速やかに検知できるよう
にすることを目的とする。[Problems to be Solved by the Invention] The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and provides a pinball game machine as described above, in which the game can be continued even when the shot ball is not detected normally. The purpose is to be able to quickly detect such abnormal conditions.
【０００６】[0006]
【課題を解決するための手段】本発明は、遊技球発射装
置から遊技盤面上に向けて所定個数の遊技球が発射され
る毎に乱数を発生し、その値に応じた遊技制御を行う弾
球遊技機において、所定個数の遊技球が発射される毎に
検出信号を出力する発射球検出手段と、遊技盤面上の所
定位置に設置された遊技球検出手段と、発射球検出手段
から検出信号が出力されない状態で所定時間経過後に遊
技球検出手段が遊技球を検出した場合に異常状態を報知
する異常状態報知手段とを備えたことを特徴とする。[Means for Solving the Problems] The present invention is a device that generates a random number every time a predetermined number of game balls are fired from a game ball launcher onto the game board surface, and performs game control according to the value. In a ball game machine, a shot ball detection means outputs a detection signal every time a predetermined number of game balls are shot, a game ball detection means installed at a predetermined position on the game board surface, and a detection signal from the shot ball detection means. The present invention is characterized by comprising an abnormal state notifying means for notifying an abnormal state when the game ball detecting means detects a game ball after a predetermined period of time has elapsed in a state where the game ball is not output.
【０００７】異常状態報知手段は、所定時間経過後に遊
技球検出手段が遊技球を検出した場合に異常状態を示す
信号を発生する異常状態検出手段と、該異常状態検出手
段からの信号に応じて動作する異常状態報知器とで構成
することができる。その場合、異常状態報知器としては
、遊技盤面上その他の任意の場所に設置した視覚的な表
示器又は音による警報器が使用できる。[0007] The abnormal state notification means includes an abnormal state detection means that generates a signal indicating an abnormal state when the game ball detection means detects a game ball after a predetermined period of time has elapsed; It can be configured with an operating abnormal state alarm. In this case, the abnormal condition alarm may be a visual indicator or an audible alarm installed on the game board surface or any other arbitrary location.
【０００８】あるいは、異常状態報知手段は、所定時間
経過後に遊技球検出手段が遊技球を検出した場合に異常
状態を示す信号を発生する異常状態検出手段と、該異常
状態検出手段からの検出信号に応じて発射装置からの遊
技球の発射を不能にする発射制御手段とで構成してもよ
い。その場合、発射制御手段は、発射装置の駆動源又は
発射装置に遊技球を供給する球送り装置の動作を停止さ
せるように構成される。Alternatively, the abnormal state notification means includes abnormal state detection means that generates a signal indicating an abnormal state when the game ball detection means detects a game ball after a predetermined period of time has elapsed, and a detection signal from the abnormal state detection means. It may also be configured with a firing control means that disables the firing of game balls from the firing device depending on the situation. In that case, the firing control means is configured to stop the operation of the drive source of the firing device or the ball sending device that supplies game balls to the firing device.
【０００９】[0009]
【作用】本発明の弾球遊技機においては、発射装置から
遊技盤面上に向けて所定個数（例えば１個）の遊技球が
発射される毎に乱数が発生し、その値に応じた遊技制御
が行われるが、遊技球の発射が検出されない状態で所定
時間が経過した後、遊技球検出手段が遊技盤面上に発射
された遊技球を検出した場合には、発射球の検出にトラ
ブルが生じた異常状態とみなして、異常状態報知手段が
報知する。これにより、弾球遊技機の管理者その他の関
係者は、発射球の検出に何らかのトラブルが生じたこと
を知り、かかる事態に速やかに対処することができる。[Operation] In the pinball game machine of the present invention, a random number is generated every time a predetermined number (for example, one) of game balls are fired from the firing device onto the game board surface, and game control is performed according to the value. However, if the game ball detection means detects a game ball fired onto the game board surface after a predetermined period of time has elapsed without the firing of a game ball being detected, trouble may occur in the detection of the fired ball. The abnormal state notifying means notifies the user that the abnormal state has occurred. This allows the administrator of the pinball game machine and other related parties to know that some kind of trouble has occurred in detecting the shot ball, and to promptly deal with such a situation.
【００１０】異常状態報知手段として視覚的な表示器又
は音による警報器を用いるときは、それを複数の遊技機
を管理するパチンコ店の管理室に設置することができる
。When a visual display or an audible alarm is used as the abnormal condition notification means, it can be installed in the management room of a pachinko parlor that manages a plurality of gaming machines.
【００１１】また、異常状態の報知は、視覚的な表示や
音による警報の他に、異常状態の検出信号に応じて遊技
球の発射を不能にすることでも達成されるが、それによ
ると、遊技者にもトラブルの発生が直接認識されると同
時に、正常な遊技制御が行われないまま遊技が続けられ
てしまう事態が未然に防止される。[0011]Also, notification of an abnormal state can be achieved by disabling the firing of game balls in response to a detection signal of an abnormal state, in addition to a visual display or an audible alarm.According to this, To allow a player to directly recognize the occurrence of a trouble, and at the same time to prevent a situation in which the game is continued without normal game control being performed.
【００１２】0012
【実施例】第１図は、本発明の実施例であるパチンコ遊
技機の正面図である。Embodiment FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko game machine which is an embodiment of the present invention.
【００１３】このパチンコ遊技機１は、遊技盤面２上に
発射された遊技球が始動口に入賞することにより別遊技
ができるようにしたもので、遊技盤面２には、始動口と
して遊技球が入賞できない第１状態と入賞できる第２状
態とに変換される複数の可変入賞装置３Ｌ，３Ｃ，３Ｒ
が配置されている。これらの可変入賞装置は、公知のも
のである。また、遊技盤面２の中央には、別遊技装置と
して可変表示装置４が配置され、その下方に、別遊技の
結果が特定の表示態様になった時に開く扉を備えた変動
入賞装置５が設けられている。[0013] This pachinko game machine 1 is designed so that a different game can be played when a game ball shot onto a game board surface 2 enters a starting hole. A plurality of variable winning devices 3L, 3C, 3R that are converted into a first state in which winnings are not possible and a second state in which winnings are possible.
is located. These variable winning devices are well known. Further, in the center of the game board surface 2, a variable display device 4 is arranged as a separate game device, and below it, a variable prize winning device 5 is provided which has a door that opens when the result of a separate game becomes a specific display mode. It is being
【００１４】可変表示装置４は、矩形の窓内に複数（例
えば３個）の数字を可変表示する７セグメントＬＥＤ（
発光ダイオード）表示器を配置したもので、各ＬＥＤ表
示器には、後述の第５図に示す制御部３０からの出力信
号で制御される表示駆動回路３４が接続される。なお、
表示器は数字だけでなく、文字や図形等を表示するもの
でもよい。The variable display device 4 is a 7-segment LED (for example, 3) that variably displays a plurality of numbers (for example, 3) within a rectangular window.
A display drive circuit 34 controlled by an output signal from a control section 30 shown in FIG. 5, which will be described later, is connected to each LED display. In addition,
The display device may display not only numbers but also characters, figures, etc.
【００１５】変動入賞装置５はアタッカと称するもので
、台形状の正面板の上部に設けた開口の正面側にほぼ同
形の扉を開閉自在に取り付け、その開口内に入賞口を有
する。この変動入賞装置５の扉は、正面板の裏面側に取
り付けたソレノイドを動力源とする駆動機構により開閉
される。The variable winning device 5 is called an attacker, and has a door of approximately the same shape that can be freely opened and closed on the front side of an opening provided at the top of a trapezoidal front plate, and has a winning opening in the opening. The door of this variable prize winning device 5 is opened and closed by a drive mechanism whose power source is a solenoid attached to the back side of the front plate.
【００１６】可変表示装置４の左右には、遊技盤面２上
に発射された遊技球が入る入賞口の一種として、通過チ
ャッカー６Ｌ，６Ｒが配置される。各チャッカーは、そ
れぞれ遊技盤面２上で遊技球が通過できる孔を有し、そ
の孔を通過した遊技球を検出する通過球検出器の正面側
を適当なカバーで覆うことで形成される。通過球検出器
は、遊技盤面２上に発射された遊技球が特定の領域を通
った時それを検出するための遊技球検出器２１（第４図
）として設けられるが、通過チャッカーに代えて遊技球
を受け入れる形の入賞口を設け、これに入った遊技球（
入賞球）を適当な検出器で検出するようにしてもよい。On the left and right sides of the variable display device 4, passing chuckers 6L and 6R are arranged as a type of winning opening into which game balls shot onto the game board surface 2 enter. Each chucker has a hole on the game board surface 2 through which a game ball can pass, and is formed by covering the front side of a passing ball detector that detects a game ball passing through the hole with a suitable cover. The passing ball detector is provided as a game ball detector 21 (Fig. 4) for detecting when a game ball shot onto the game board surface 2 passes through a specific area, but it is used instead of a passing chucker. A prize opening shaped to accept a game ball is provided, and the game ball (
A suitable detector may be used to detect winning balls).
【００１７】可変表示装置４の表示部の上方には、後述
のように遊技球検出器２１からの検出信号に応じて０〜
９の数字を可変表示する可変表示器７が配置されている
。この表示器７は、例えば、公知の７セグメントＬＥＤ
で構成される。Above the display part of the variable display device 4, as described later, 0 to 7 are displayed according to the detection signal from the game ball detector 21.
A variable display 7 that variably displays the number 9 is arranged. This indicator 7 is, for example, a known 7-segment LED.
Consists of.
【００１８】なお、遊技盤面２上には、発射された遊技
球を可変入賞装置の上部に導く案内手段として多数の釘
が配置される一方、正面の右側下部には打球ハンドルが
設けられ、遊技者がこれを操作すると、遊技盤の裏側に
取り付けた発射装置から遊技球が発射され、遊技盤面２
上のガイドレール８に沿って移動するようになっている
。Furthermore, on the game board surface 2, a large number of nails are arranged as guide means for guiding the launched game balls to the upper part of the variable prize winning device, while a ball hitting handle is provided at the lower right side of the front, When a person operates this, a game ball is fired from the firing device attached to the back side of the game board, and the ball is fired from the game board surface 2.
It moves along the upper guide rail 8.
【００１９】遊技球発射装置としては、例えば第２図に
示すものが用いられる。この発射装置９は、電磁力でプ
ランジャ１０を突出させて遊技球Ｐを飛び出させるソレ
ノイドを含む球打出し部１１と、そのプランジャ突出側
に設けられた打球案内部１２とから成る。打球案内部１
２は、遊技球Ｐを送り込むため先端部分を切り欠いた円
筒状の部材で形成され、その内部底面には、プランジャ
１０の先端で弾かれた遊技球Ｐを前方に案内する一対の
平行な突条１３を備えている。発射装置９には遊技盤の
裏側に設置した球送り装置（図示省略）から遊技球が送
り込まれる。As the game ball launching device, for example, the one shown in FIG. 2 is used. This firing device 9 consists of a ball launching section 11 including a solenoid that causes a plunger 10 to project using electromagnetic force to cause the game ball P to fly out, and a ball hitting guide section 12 provided on the plunger protruding side. Ball guide part 1
2 is formed of a cylindrical member with a cut-out tip for feeding the game ball P, and a pair of parallel protrusions is provided on the inner bottom surface of the member to guide the game ball P bounced by the tip of the plunger 10 forward. Article 13 is provided. Game balls are fed into the firing device 9 from a ball feeding device (not shown) installed on the back side of the game board.
【００２０】更に、発射装置９から遊技球Ｐが１個発射
される毎にそれを検出するため、発射装置９の前方に発
射球センサ１４が配置される。この発射球センサ１４は
、発射された遊技球Ｐが通過できる孔を有する磁気セン
サから成り、その出力は、後述の発射球カウンタ１８（
第３図）に送られる。Furthermore, a shot ball sensor 14 is arranged in front of the shooting device 9 in order to detect each time a game ball P is shot from the shooting device 9. This shot ball sensor 14 is composed of a magnetic sensor having a hole through which the shot game ball P can pass, and its output is sent to a shot ball counter 18 (described later).
Figure 3).
【００２１】発射装置９から発射された遊技球Ｐは、第
３図に示すように発射球通路１５を通り、ガイドレール
８に沿って上昇して遊技盤面２に向かうが、遊技盤面２
上に到達しないで発射装置９の方に戻ってきた戻り球Ｐ
’は、回収路１６に落下する。これを検出する戻り球セ
ンサ１７が回収路１６の途中に配置され、この戻り球セ
ンサ１７の出力は、戻り球カウンタ１９に送られる。
これにより、遊技盤面２上に到達しないで発射装置９の
方に戻ってきた遊技球（戻り球）は、発射球として計数
されない。As shown in FIG. 3, the game ball P fired from the firing device 9 passes through the firing ball passage 15, ascends along the guide rail 8, and heads toward the game board surface 2.
Return ball P that returns to the launcher 9 without reaching the top
' falls into the recovery path 16. A return ball sensor 17 that detects this is arranged in the middle of the recovery path 16, and the output of this return ball sensor 17 is sent to a return ball counter 19. As a result, game balls (return balls) that return to the firing device 9 without reaching the game board surface 2 are not counted as fired balls.
【００２２】上記発射球センサ１４、戻り球センサ１７
、発射球カウンタ１８及び戻り球カウンタ１９は、第４
図の回路に接続される発射球検出装置２０を構成してい
る。ここで、発射球カウンタ１８は、発射球センサ１４
が遊技球Ｐを検出すると計数値が１つ増加し、戻り球カ
ウンタ１９は、戻り球センサ１７が戻り球Ｐ’を検出す
ると計数値が１つ増加する。The above-mentioned launched ball sensor 14 and return ball sensor 17
, the launched ball counter 18 and the returned ball counter 19 are the fourth
This constitutes a launched ball detection device 20 connected to the circuit shown in the figure. Here, the fired ball counter 18 is the fired ball sensor 14.
When the game ball P is detected, the count value of the return ball counter 19 increases by one, and when the return ball sensor 17 detects the return ball P', the count value of the return ball counter 19 is increased by one.
【００２３】なお、発射球検出装置２０は、上記のよう
に発射球センサ１４からの信号で遊技球の発射を検出す
るものに限らず、次のように構成してもよい。すなわち
、発射球センサ１４を遊技球の発射位置に配置し、これ
が遊技球を検出している間に発射装置９を作動させる信
号を検出した時、発射球検出信号を出力する。この方式
によれば、遊技球が発射位置にある状態で発射装置９が
作動して初めて検出するので、遊技球が正しく発射され
たことを確実に検出できる。Note that the shot ball detection device 20 is not limited to detecting the shot of a game ball using the signal from the shot ball sensor 14 as described above, but may be configured as follows. That is, the firing ball sensor 14 is placed at the game ball firing position, and when it detects a signal for activating the firing device 9 while detecting the game ball, it outputs a firing ball detection signal. According to this method, since detection is made only after the firing device 9 operates while the game ball is in the firing position, it is possible to reliably detect that the game ball has been fired correctly.
【００２４】第４図の回路は、後述のように、通過チャ
ッカー６Ｌ又は６Ｒを通過した遊技球を遊技球検出器２
１が検出すると、可変表示器７に０〜９の数字を可変表
示するように駆動する一方、乱数を発生してその値を判
定し、所定時間後、乱数の値に応じた数字を表示させて
可変表示を停止する。乱数判定の結果、最後の表示が特
定の数字（例えば７）に当った場合には、始動口である
可変入賞装置３Ｌ，３Ｃ，３Ｒを遊技者に有利な第２状
態に変換駆動し、所定時間が経過した時、変換駆動を停
止して各可変入賞装置３Ｌ，３Ｃ，３Ｒを第１状態に復
帰させる。As will be described later, the circuit shown in FIG.
1 is detected, it drives the variable display 7 to variably display numbers 0 to 9, generates a random number, determines its value, and after a predetermined time, displays a number according to the value of the random number. to stop variable display. As a result of random number determination, if the last display hits a specific number (for example, 7), the variable winning devices 3L, 3C, and 3R, which are the starting openings, are driven to convert into the second state advantageous to the player, and a predetermined number is entered. When the time has elapsed, the conversion drive is stopped and each variable winning device 3L, 3C, 3R is returned to the first state.
【００２５】上記のような可変入賞装置の変換駆動は、
継続的、断続的のいずれでもよい。また、複数の可変入
賞装置の駆動方法としては、全部を一斉に変換駆動する
ほか、各入賞装置を順次１回ずつ２つの状態に変換駆動
する方法がある。この方法によれば、変換する可変入賞
装置が循環し、表示の面白さがある一方、所定個数の遊
技球が入賞した時に変換駆動中の可変入賞装置が停止す
るので、複数の可変入賞装置全部を一斉に停止した場合
と比較して、全体の変化が小さく、視覚的に望ましいも
のとなる。[0025] The conversion drive of the variable prize winning device as described above is as follows:
It may be continuous or intermittent. In addition, as methods for driving the plurality of variable prize winning devices, there is a method in which all of them are converted and driven at the same time, and a method in which each of the variable prize winning devices is sequentially converted and driven once into two states. According to this method, the variable winning device to be converted circulates and the display is interesting, but when a predetermined number of game balls have won, the variable winning device that is being converted stops, so all the variable winning devices The overall change is smaller and more visually desirable than if all were stopped all at once.
【００２６】本実施例では、別遊技開始用の始動口とし
て上記のような可変入賞装置を使用しているが、これ以
外の入賞装置を用いてもよい。例えば、遊技盤面上に設
けた入賞口の上方で棒状の入賞規制部材を出没させるこ
とにより、その入賞口を遊技球が入賞できないか又は入
賞し難い第１状態と遊技球が入賞できる第２状態とに変
換するようにしたもの、或は、遊技盤面上に設ける入賞
口を遊技球が入賞できないか又は入賞し難い位置（第１
状態）と遊技球が入賞できる位置（第２状態）との間で
移動自在に形成したもの等が使用できる。In this embodiment, the variable winning device as described above is used as the starting port for starting another game, but other winning devices may be used. For example, by making a rod-shaped winning restriction member appear and disappear above the winning opening provided on the game board surface, the winning opening can be set in a first state in which the game ball cannot win or is difficult to win, and a second state in which the game ball can win. or a winning hole provided on the game board surface in a position where the game ball cannot win or is difficult to win (first place).
It is possible to use a device that is movable between the position (state) and the position where the game ball can win (second state).
【００２７】上記のような始動口に入った遊技球を検出
するために始動口センサ３３（第４図）が設けられるが
、これには、前述の発射球センサ１４と同様、遊技球が
通過できる孔を備えた磁気センサを用いることができる
。A starting port sensor 33 (FIG. 4) is provided to detect the game ball that has entered the starting port as described above, but, like the shot ball sensor 14 described above, this sensor is equipped with a A magnetic sensor with a hole that can be used can be used.
【００２８】次に、実施例の電気回路部について説明す
る。Next, the electric circuit section of the embodiment will be explained.
【００２９】第４図は、発射装置９から所定個数（例え
ば１個）の遊技球が発射される毎に乱数を発生し、その
値に応じた遊技制御を行う一方、遊技球の発射が検出さ
れない状態で所定時間が経過した後、前述の遊技球検出
器２１が遊技球（発射球）を検出した場合には、発射球
の検出に異常が発生したものと判断してそれを報知する
信号を発生する制御装置４０の構成を示す。FIG. 4 shows that a random number is generated every time a predetermined number (for example, one) of game balls are fired from the firing device 9, and game control is performed according to the value, while the firing of a game ball is detected. If the game ball detector 21 described above detects a game ball (launched ball) after a predetermined period of time has elapsed without being detected, it is determined that an abnormality has occurred in the detection of the fired ball, and a signal is sent to notify the user of the abnormality. The configuration of the control device 40 that generates is shown.
【００３０】制御装置４０は、遊技球検出器２１からの
検出信号に応じて乱数を発生する第１の乱数発生部２２
と、発生した乱数の値を判定する第１の判定部２３と、
前述の可変表示器７及び可変入賞装置３Ｌ，３Ｃ，３Ｒ
のソレノイド４４を駆動制御する第１の制御部２４とを
含む。ここで、第１の判定部２３は、後述のカウンタ２
９の計数値が所定数以上のとき、可変入賞装置を第２状
態に変換する第１の乱数値の出現する確率を変えるよう
に構成される。The control device 40 includes a first random number generator 22 that generates random numbers in accordance with the detection signal from the game ball detector 21.
and a first determination unit 23 that determines the value of the generated random number.
The aforementioned variable display device 7 and variable prize winning devices 3L, 3C, 3R
The first control section 24 drives and controls the solenoid 44 of the first control section 24 . Here, the first determination unit 23 uses a counter 2 to be described later.
When the count value of 9 is equal to or greater than a predetermined number, the probability that the first random value that converts the variable prize winning device to the second state will appear is changed.
【００３１】第１の制御部２４は、遊技球検出器２１が
検出信号を出力すると、表示駆動回路３１を介して可変
表示器７に０〜９の数字を可変表示させる信号を送り、
所定時間後、可変表示を乱数判定の結果に応じた数字で
停止させる。その表示が特定の数字「７」に当った場合
には、駆動回路３２を介してソレノイド４４を駆動する
ことにより、可変入賞装置３Ｌ，３Ｃ，３Ｒを遊技者に
有利な第２状態に変換する。そして、変換駆動を終了す
る条件が達成された時、例えば遊技球が入賞した時或は
所定時間経過した時、可変入賞装置３Ｌ，３Ｃ，３Ｒを
第１状態に復帰させるように構成される。When the game ball detector 21 outputs a detection signal, the first control unit 24 sends a signal to the variable display 7 to variably display numbers 0 to 9 via the display drive circuit 31,
After a predetermined period of time, the variable display is stopped at a number according to the result of random number determination. If the display corresponds to a specific number "7", the variable prize winning devices 3L, 3C, and 3R are changed to a second state advantageous to the player by driving the solenoid 44 via the drive circuit 32. . Then, when the conditions for terminating the conversion drive are achieved, for example, when a game ball wins or when a predetermined period of time has elapsed, the variable winning devices 3L, 3C, and 3R are configured to return to the first state.
【００３２】また、前述した発射球検出装置２０からの
検出信号と遊技球検出器２１からの検出信号に応じて動
作する回路部として異常状態検出部４１が設けられてい
る。これは、検出装置２０から発射球検出信号ａを受け
た時から所定時間が経過した後、遊技球検出器２１から
検出信号を受けた場合に異常状態を示す信号を発生する
動作を行うものであり、その信号は、異常状態報知器４
２と、発射装置９のソレノイド又は発射装置９に遊技球
を供給する球送り装置の動作を制御する発射制御回路４
３に送られる。この異常状態検出部４１と、異常状態報
知器４２又は発射制御回路４３とで、異常状態報知手段
が構成される。Furthermore, an abnormal state detection section 41 is provided as a circuit section that operates in accordance with the detection signal from the above-mentioned shot ball detection device 20 and the detection signal from the game ball detector 21. This operates to generate a signal indicating an abnormal state when a detection signal is received from the game ball detector 21 after a predetermined period of time has elapsed since receiving the shot ball detection signal a from the detection device 20. Yes, the signal is the abnormal condition alarm 4
2, and a firing control circuit 4 that controls the operation of the solenoid of the firing device 9 or the ball feeding device that supplies game balls to the firing device 9.
Sent to 3. This abnormal state detection section 41 and the abnormal state alarm 42 or the firing control circuit 43 constitute an abnormal state notification means.
【００３３】異常状態報知器４２は、異常状態検出部４
１からの信号に応じて点灯する電球等の視覚的表示器、
或は警報音を発生するブザー等の音発生器で構成するこ
とができる。その設置場所は、例えば第１図に示すよう
に、表示器で構成した異常状態報知器４２を遊技盤面２
上に配置する。或は、パチンコ店の複数の遊技機（パチ
ンコ台）を集中管理する管理室のように離れた場所に設
置してもよい。また、上記のような異常状態の報知専用
とせず、遊技盤等に配置された他の表示器やスピーカを
兼用してもよい。[0033] The abnormal state alarm 42 is connected to the abnormal state detecting section 4.
a visual indicator such as a light bulb that lights up in response to a signal from 1;
Alternatively, it can be configured with a sound generator such as a buzzer that generates an alarm sound. The installation location is, for example, as shown in FIG.
Place it on top. Alternatively, the plurality of gaming machines (pachinko machines) in a pachinko parlor may be installed in a remote location such as a management room where they are centrally managed. Further, other indicators and speakers arranged on the game board etc. may be used for the purpose of notifying the abnormal state as described above.
【００３４】一方、発射制御回路４３は、異常状態検出
部４１からの検出信号に応じて、発射装置９のソレノイ
ドへの通電ラインを切るか、或は球送り装置の駆動を停
止するように構成される。On the other hand, the firing control circuit 43 is configured to cut off the energizing line to the solenoid of the firing device 9 or stop driving the ball feeding device in response to the detection signal from the abnormal state detection section 41. be done.
【００３５】上記の異常状態検出部４１における異常状
態検出処理動作は、第５図に示す通りである。The abnormal state detection processing operation in the above abnormal state detecting section 41 is as shown in FIG.
【００３６】初めに、発射球検出装置２０からの信号に
よって発射球の検出を判断し（ステップ１）、発射球を
検出する毎に、所定時間をカウントする内部タイマを“
０”にリセットする（ステップ２）。ここでいう所定時
間は、遊技盤面上に向けて発射された遊技球が遊技球検
出器２１の位置に到達するまでに通常要する時間（例え
ば約６秒間）とし、タイマはリセットされない限り計時
動作を行っている。そして、発射球の検出がない状態で
所定時間が経過した後、遊技球が検出された場合に、発
射球の検出にトラブルが生じた異常状態と判断する。
従って、発射球の検出信号がなければ、タイマがリセッ
トされず、次のステップすなわち遊技球検出器２１から
の信号による遊技球検出の判定（ステップ３）に移り、
遊技球の検出がなければ、初めの発射球検出判定に戻る
。First, detection of a shot ball is determined based on a signal from the shot ball detection device 20 (step 1), and an internal timer is activated to count a predetermined time every time a shot ball is detected.
0" (step 2). The predetermined time referred to here is the time normally required for a game ball launched onto the game board to reach the position of the game ball detector 21 (for example, about 6 seconds). The timer continues to measure time unless it is reset.If a game ball is detected after a predetermined period of time has elapsed without a shot ball being detected, an error occurs when a problem occurs in the detection of a shot ball. Therefore, if there is no detection signal of a shot ball, the timer is not reset and the process moves to the next step, that is, the determination of game ball detection based on the signal from the game ball detector 21 (step 3).
If no game ball is detected, the process returns to the initial firing ball detection determination.
【００３７】遊技球を検出した場合には、タイマチェッ
クすなわち所定時間の経過をチェックし（ステップ４）
、経過前であればリターンとなる（初めに戻る）。
一方、所定時間が経過した場合には、前述の異常状態検
出信号を発生することにより、異常状態報知器４２を作
動させ（ステップ５）、同時に発射制御回路４３を介し
て発射装置９の動作を停止する（ステップ６）。[0037] When a game ball is detected, a timer check is performed, that is, the elapse of a predetermined time is checked (step 4).
, if it has not yet elapsed, it will be a return (return to the beginning). On the other hand, if the predetermined time has elapsed, the above-mentioned abnormal state detection signal is generated to activate the abnormal state alarm 42 (step 5), and at the same time, the operation of the launch device 9 is controlled via the launch control circuit 43. Stop (step 6).
【００３８】なお、弾球遊技を始めるとき既に発射球検
出装置が故障していて発射球検出信号が正常に出力され
ない場合にも、タイマはリセットされないので、所定時
間経過後に遊技球が検出されることにより、異常を検知
することができる。Furthermore, even if the shot ball detection device is already out of order and the shot ball detection signal is not output normally when starting the pinball game, the timer will not be reset, so the game ball will be detected after a predetermined period of time has elapsed. This makes it possible to detect abnormalities.
【００３９】再び第４図において、制御装置４０は、発
射球カウンタ１８及び戻り球カウンタ１９からの出力信
号ａ及びｂに応じて乱数を発生する第２及び第３の乱数
発生部２５及び２６と、それぞれ発生した乱数の値を判
定する第２及び第３の判定部２７及び２８と、第２の判
定部２７で乱数が所定値と判定された回数を計数するカ
ウンタ２９と、第３の判定部２８で判定した乱数が所定
値のとき、始動口への入賞で開始される別遊技としての
表示が所定の結果態様で終了するように可変表示装置４
を制御する第２の制御部３０とを含む。Referring again to FIG. 4, the control device 40 includes second and third random number generators 25 and 26 that generate random numbers in accordance with the output signals a and b from the launched ball counter 18 and the returned ball counter 19. , second and third determining units 27 and 28 that respectively determine the value of the generated random number, a counter 29 that counts the number of times the second determining unit 27 determines that the random number is a predetermined value, and a third determining unit. When the random number determined by the unit 28 is a predetermined value, the variable display device 4 is configured so that the display as a separate game that is started by winning a prize in the starting slot ends with a predetermined result pattern.
and a second control section 30 that controls.
【００４０】これらの回路部では、カウンタ２９は第２
の乱数が所定値と判定された回数を計数するが、その値
が一定数（例えば２）以上であれば、その計数出力を受
けて、第１の判定部２３が特定表示と判定する第１の乱
数の値又はその範囲を変更する。In these circuit sections, the counter 29 is
The number of times the random number is determined to be a predetermined value is counted, and if the value is a certain number (for example, 2) or more, the first determination unit 23 receives the count output and determines that the first display is a specific display. Change the random number value or its range.
【００４１】第２の制御部３０は、始動口センサ３３の
検出信号に応じて表示駆動回路３４に信号を送り、前述
の可変表示装置４を駆動する。始動口センサ３３は、前
述のように、可変入賞装置３Ｌ，３Ｃ，３Ｒのいずれか
に遊技球が入った時それを検出するものであり、磁気セ
ンサのほか、光センサ、マイクロスイッチ等を用いるこ
とができる。The second control section 30 sends a signal to the display drive circuit 34 in response to the detection signal of the starting port sensor 33, and drives the variable display device 4 described above. As mentioned above, the starting port sensor 33 detects when a game ball enters any of the variable winning devices 3L, 3C, and 3R, and uses an optical sensor, a micro switch, etc. in addition to a magnetic sensor. be able to.
【００４２】変動入賞装置（アタッカ）５では、内部の
入賞口に入賞した遊技球を検出する手段として、アタッ
カ入賞球センサ３５と入賞球カウンタ３６が設けられる
。入賞球センサ３５は、前述の始動口センサ３３と同様
のセンサで構成され、アタッカの入賞球排出通路に配置
される。この入賞球センサ３５の検出信号は、入賞球カ
ウンタ３６に入力され、入賞球の個数がカウントされる
。更に、アタッカ扉駆動用のソレノイド３７を駆動する
駆動回路３８が設けられる。The variable winning device (attacker) 5 is provided with an attacker winning ball sensor 35 and a winning ball counter 36 as means for detecting game balls that have won in the internal winning hole. The winning ball sensor 35 is composed of a sensor similar to the above-mentioned starting port sensor 33, and is arranged in the winning ball discharge path of the attacker. The detection signal of this winning ball sensor 35 is input to a winning ball counter 36, and the number of winning balls is counted. Further, a drive circuit 38 is provided to drive a solenoid 37 for driving the attacker door.
【００４３】第４図の回路構成において、遊技球検出器
２１が検出信号を出力すると、第１の乱数発生部２２が
乱数を発生し、その値を第１の判定部２３が判定する。
そして、乱数の値が予め定めた数に当ったとき、前述の
ように第１の制御部２４が可変表示器７の表示を特定の
態様にて停止させ、且つ、始動口を遊技者に有利な第２
状態に変換駆動する。その確率は、例えば２０分の１と
する。すなわち第１図の実施例の場合、通過チャッカー
６Ｌ又は６Ｒを遊技球が２０回通過して１回の割合で特
定表示「７」が出現し、可変入賞装置３Ｌ，３Ｃ，３Ｒ
が第２状態に変換される。In the circuit configuration shown in FIG. 4, when the game ball detector 21 outputs a detection signal, the first random number generating section 22 generates a random number, and the first determining section 23 determines the value. When the value of the random number reaches a predetermined number, the first control unit 24 stops the display on the variable display 7 in a specific manner as described above, and also controls the starting port to be advantageous to the player. The second
Drive converts to state. The probability is, for example, 1/20. In other words, in the case of the embodiment shown in FIG. 1, the specific display "7" appears once every 20 times the game ball passes through the passing chucker 6L or 6R, and the variable prize winning device 3L, 3C, 3R
is converted to the second state.
【００４４】変換駆動中の可変入賞装置（実施例の場合
、始動口）に遊技球が入賞して始動口センサ３３が出力
すると、第２の制御部３０は、別遊技を行なう可変表示
装置４を駆動して可変表示を開始させる一方、カウンタ
２９にその計数値を１宛減算する信号を送る。[0044] When a game ball enters the variable prize winning device (in the case of the embodiment, the starting hole) which is being converted and the starting hole sensor 33 outputs an output, the second control section 30 controls the variable display device 4 for playing a different game. is driven to start variable display, while sending a signal to the counter 29 to subtract the counted value by one.
【００４５】一方、第２、第３の乱数発生部２５、２６
は、発射球カウンタ１８が１をカウントする毎に所定の
演算を行なって乱数を発生する。但し、戻り球カウンタ
１９の値が０であることを条件とし、その計数値が１以
上であれば乱数を発生しない。例えば、戻り球カウンタ
１９の計数が２の場合にはそれをカウントした時点から
発射球カウンタ１８の計数出力を２回パスする（乱数を
発生しない）。そして、その回数分、戻り球カウンタ１
９をカウントダウンして０にする信号ｃを出力する。On the other hand, the second and third random number generators 25 and 26
generates a random number by performing a predetermined calculation every time the shot ball counter 18 counts 1. However, the condition is that the value of the return ball counter 19 is 0, and if the counted value is 1 or more, no random number is generated. For example, if the count of the return ball counter 19 is 2, the count output of the shot ball counter 18 is passed twice from the time it is counted (no random number is generated). Then, for that number of times, return ball counter 1
It outputs a signal c that counts down from 9 to 0.
【００４６】第２の判定部２７では、第２の乱数発生部
２５で発生した乱数の値を判定し、その値が予め定めた
数に当った場合、カウンタ２９に信号を送ってその回数
を加算させる。カウンタ２９の計数値が一定数（例えば
２）以上であれば、前述のように第１の判定部２３が特
定表示とする確率を、例えば２０分の１から１０分の１
にする。これにより可変入賞装置に入る遊技球の個数が
増加する。The second determining section 27 determines the value of the random number generated by the second random number generating section 25, and if the value matches a predetermined number, it sends a signal to the counter 29 to count the number of times. Add it. If the count value of the counter 29 is a certain number (for example, 2) or more, the first determination unit 23 sets the probability of a specific display as described above, for example, from 1/20 to 1/10.
Make it. This increases the number of game balls that enter the variable winning device.
【００４７】また、第３の判定部２８で乱数値を判定し
た結果、その値が予め定めた数に当った場合には、別遊
技を特定の結果態様（例えば大当り）にて終了させるこ
とになるが、特定の結果態様の確率は、例えば３００分
の１に定められる。別遊技の結果態様が大当りの場合、
第２の制御部３０は、可変表示装置４を大当りの表示（
例えば「７７７」）で停止させる信号を駆動回路３４に
送ると共に、変動入賞装置５の駆動回路３８に信号を送
って扉を一定時間開かせる。[0047] Furthermore, as a result of determining the random number value in the third determination unit 28, if the value hits a predetermined number, the separate game is ended with a specific result pattern (for example, a jackpot). However, the probability of a particular outcome is set to, for example, 1/300. If the result of another game is a jackpot,
The second control unit 30 causes the variable display device 4 to display a jackpot (
For example, at "777"), a signal to stop is sent to the drive circuit 34, and a signal is also sent to the drive circuit 38 of the variable prize winning device 5 to open the door for a certain period of time.
【００４８】なお、大当り以外の当り又は外れの場合（
それぞれ対応して設定される乱数値の範囲により確率が
定められる）には、可変表示装置４をそれに対応した表
示で停止させ、当りの場合は所定個数の賞品球を払い出
す。[0048] In addition, in the case of a hit or miss other than a jackpot (
(the probability is determined by the range of random numbers set correspondingly), the variable display device 4 is stopped at the corresponding display, and in the case of a win, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out.
【００４９】第４図の制御装置４０において、乱数発生
部２２、２５、２６、判定部２３、２７、２８、制御部
２４、３０及び異常状態検出部４１は、それぞれ単一の
回路部として構成できるが、制御装置４０の全ての動作
をマイクロコンピュータで実行することが好ましい。In the control device 40 shown in FIG. 4, the random number generating sections 22, 25, 26, the determining sections 23, 27, 28, the control sections 24, 30, and the abnormal state detecting section 41 are each configured as a single circuit section. However, it is preferable that all operations of the control device 40 be executed by a microcomputer.
【００５０】その場合、マイクロコンピュータは、発射
球検出装置２０からの検出信号に応じて乱数を発生し、
その値に応じた遊技制御を行う一方、上記のように発射
球検出時から所定時間が経過した後で遊技球検出器２１
が検出した場合に異常状態と判断し、それを報知する異
常状態報知手段の動作を行う。In that case, the microcomputer generates a random number according to the detection signal from the shot ball detection device 20,
While performing game control according to the value, as mentioned above, the game ball detector 21
If detected, it is determined that there is an abnormal state, and an abnormal state notification means is operated to notify the abnormal state.
【００５１】また、乱数に基づく遊技制御動作は次の通
りである。すなわち、マイクロコンピュータは、遊技球
検出器２１が検出する毎に第１の乱数を振って、その値
が抽選に当った時、すなわち可変入賞装置を第２状態に
変換する値になった場合、フラグ１を立てる。そして、
可変入賞装置３Ｌ，３Ｃ，３Ｒを遊技者に有利な第２状
態に断続的又は継続的に変換駆動する信号を出力し、終
了条件が達成されたとき変換駆動を停止するようにプロ
グラムされる。フラグ１が立っても、可変入賞装置に入
賞しない場合には、次の抽選で生ずるフラグを２として
、持越し分を加えた個数の遊技球が入賞するまで可変入
賞装置の変換駆動を行なう。フラグ１が立っている時、
遊技球が例えば２個入賞してしまった場合には、フラグ
を−１として次の抽選で生ずるフラグ１と相殺する。[0051] Furthermore, the game control operation based on random numbers is as follows. That is, the microcomputer allocates a first random number every time the game ball detector 21 detects the number, and when that value wins the lottery, that is, when it becomes the value that converts the variable winning device to the second state, Set flag 1. and,
It is programmed to output a signal for intermittently or continuously converting and driving the variable winning devices 3L, 3C, and 3R to a second state advantageous to the player, and to stop the conversion drive when an end condition is achieved. Even if a flag 1 is set, if no prize is won in the variable winning device, the flag generated in the next lottery is set to 2, and the variable winning device is driven to convert until the number of game balls including the carryover ball is won. When flag 1 is set,
If, for example, two game balls are won, the flag is set to -1 and offset with the flag 1 generated in the next lottery.
【００５２】発射球の検出に応じて発生した第２の乱数
が所定値に当った場合には、それに対応したフラグを立
て、その値が所定値（例えば２）になったとき、第１の
乱数の当る確率を変えるようにする。更に、発射球の検
出に応じて発生した第３の乱数が所定値に当った場合に
は、それに対応したフラグを立てる。[0052] When the second random number generated in response to the detection of a shot ball hits a predetermined value, a corresponding flag is set, and when the value reaches a predetermined value (for example, 2), the first random number is set. Change the probability of a random number hitting. Furthermore, if the third random number generated in response to the detection of the shot ball matches a predetermined value, a flag corresponding to the third random number is set.
【００５３】ところで、実施例の可変入賞装置３Ｌ，３
Ｃ，３Ｒは、一対の可動片を閉じることで遊技球が入賞
できない状態を第１状態としているが、本発明で用いら
れる可変入賞装置の第１状態は、遊技球が入賞し難い（
入賞は不可能ではないが困難な）状態であってもよい。
その場合には、可変入賞装置が第１状態であっても、す
なわち第１の乱数が所定値に当ったことを示すフラグが
立っていないときにも、遊技球が可変入賞装置に入賞す
ることが起こり得るが、そのような入賞も始動口センサ
３３で検出される。その時、マイクロコンピュータはフ
ラグを−１とし、その後の抽選で生ずるフラグ１と相殺
する。By the way, the variable winning device 3L, 3 of the embodiment
In C and 3R, the first state is a state in which the game ball cannot win by closing the pair of movable pieces, but the first state of the variable winning device used in the present invention is the state in which the game ball is difficult to win (
It may be difficult (though not impossible) to win a prize. In that case, even if the variable winning device is in the first state, that is, even when the flag indicating that the first random number has hit the predetermined value is not set, the game ball may win the variable winning device. However, such winnings are also detected by the starting port sensor 33. At that time, the microcomputer sets the flag to -1 and offsets it with the flag 1 generated in the subsequent lottery.
【００５４】上記のようにマイクロコンピュータを使用
し、フラグを設定することにより、可変入賞装置の状態
変換や別遊技の結果態様をそれぞれ所定の確率で実行す
ることができる。また、可変入賞装置を第２状態に変換
しているとき、別遊技を行なっているとき、或は別遊技
の結果態様によりアタッカが開いているとき等に、次の
フラグが立った場合には、それを記憶しておき、別遊技
の結果表示後その他必要な時にフラグの状態に応じた動
作を実行することができる。By using the microcomputer and setting the flags as described above, it is possible to change the state of the variable prize winning device and execute the results of different games with predetermined probabilities. In addition, if the following flag is set while converting the variable winning device to the second state, when playing another game, or when the attacker is open due to the result of another game, etc. , it is possible to memorize it and execute an operation according to the state of the flag at any other necessary time after displaying the result of another game.
【００５５】図示の実施例では、別遊技を行なうために
、可変入賞装置を始動口として用いるようにしているが
、別遊技がない場合には、上記実施例において第３の乱
数発生が不要になるだけで、第１及び第２の乱数に基づ
き可変入賞装置の第２状態への変換を制御することは、
同様に行われる。[0055] In the illustrated embodiment, the variable winning device is used as a starting port to play a separate game, but if there is no separate game, the third random number generation is not necessary in the above embodiment. Controlling the conversion of the variable winning device to the second state based on the first and second random numbers is as follows:
The same is done.
【００５６】以上、実施例について説明したが、本発明
はパチンコ遊技機に限らず、スマートボール機や雀球遊
技機、その他の弾球遊技機に適用できる。Although the embodiments have been described above, the present invention is not limited to pachinko gaming machines, but can be applied to smart ball machines, mahjong ball gaming machines, and other pinball gaming machines.
【００５７】[0057]
【発明の効果】上記のように、本発明によれば、発射球
が検出されない状態で所定時間経過後に遊技盤面上で遊
技球を検出した場合には、発射球の検出にトラブルが生
じた異常状態と判断して異常状態を報知するようにした
ので、弾球遊技機の管理者その他の関係者は、発射球の
検出にトラブルが生じたことを知って速やかに対策を講
じることができる。Effects of the Invention As described above, according to the present invention, when a game ball is detected on the game board after a predetermined period of time has elapsed without a shot ball being detected, an abnormality in which a trouble has occurred in detecting the shot ball can be detected. Since the abnormal state is notified after determining the abnormal state, the administrator of the pinball game machine and other related parties can promptly take countermeasures when they know that a problem has occurred in detecting the shot ball.
【００５８】異常状態の報知は、視覚的な表示或は音に
よる警報で行われるが、他の方法として、異常状態検出
手段からの検出信号に基づいて発射装置からの遊技球の
発射を不能にすることも有効である。その場合は、遊技
者がトラブルの発生を直接認識できると共に、正常な遊
技制御が行われないまま遊技が続けられてしまう事態が
未然に防止される。[0058] The abnormal state is notified by a visual display or an audible alarm, but another method is to disable the firing of game balls from the firing device based on the detection signal from the abnormal state detection means. It is also effective to do so. In this case, the player can directly recognize the occurrence of a trouble, and also prevent a situation in which the game is continued without normal game control.
【図１】本発明の一実施例であるパチンコ遊技機の正面
図。FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko game machine that is an embodiment of the present invention.
【図２】遊技球発射装置と発射球センサの例を示す図。FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of a game ball firing device and a firing ball sensor.
【図３】発射球と戻り球の検出装置を示す図。FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a detection device for a launched ball and a returned ball.
【図４】実施例の電気回路部のブロック図。FIG. 4 is a block diagram of the electric circuit section of the embodiment.
【図５】実施例の異常状態検出処理動作を示すフローチ
ャート。FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing an abnormal state detection processing operation according to the embodiment.
１…パチンコ遊技機、２…遊技盤面、３Ｌ，３Ｃ，３Ｒ
…可変入賞装置、４…可変表示装置、５…変動入賞装置
、６Ｌ，６Ｒ…通過チャッカー、７…可変表示器、８…
ガイドレール、９…発射装置、１４…発射球センサ、１
７…戻り球センサ、１８…発射球カウンタ、１９…戻り
球カウンタ、２０…発射球検出装置、２１…遊技球検出
器、２２，２５，２６…乱数発生部、２３，２７，２８
…判定部、２４，３０…制御部、２７…カウンタ、３１
，３４…表示駆動回路、３３…始動口センサ、４０…制
御装置、４１…異常状態検出部、４２…異常状態報知器
、４３…発射制御回路。1... Pachinko game machine, 2... Game board surface, 3L, 3C, 3R
...Variable winning device, 4...Variable display device, 5...Variable winning device, 6L, 6R...Passing checker, 7...Variable display, 8...
Guide rail, 9... Launching device, 14... Launching ball sensor, 1
7... Return ball sensor, 18... Launched ball counter, 19... Return ball counter, 20... Launched ball detection device, 21... Game ball detector, 22, 25, 26... Random number generator, 23, 27, 28
...Determination section, 24, 30... Control section, 27... Counter, 31
, 34...Display drive circuit, 33...Starting port sensor, 40...Control device, 41...Abnormal state detection section, 42...Abnormal state alarm, 43...Emission control circuit.
Claims (5)
定個数の遊技球が発射される毎に乱数を発生し、その値
に応じた遊技制御を行う弾球遊技機において、前記所定
個数の遊技球が発射される毎に検出信号を出力する発射
球検出手段と、前記遊技盤面上の所定位置に設置された
遊技球検出手段と、前記発射球検出手段から検出信号が
出力されない状態で所定時間経過後に前記遊技球検出手
段が遊技球を検出した場合に異常状態を報知する異常状
態報知手段とを備えたことを特徴とする弾球遊技機。1. A pinball game machine that generates a random number every time a predetermined number of game balls are fired from a game ball launcher onto a game board surface, and controls the game according to the value, wherein the predetermined number of game balls is a shot ball detection means that outputs a detection signal every time a game ball is shot, a game ball detection means installed at a predetermined position on the game board surface, and a state in which a detection signal is not output from the shot ball detection means. A pinball game machine characterized by comprising: an abnormal state notifying means for notifying an abnormal state when the game ball detecting means detects a game ball after a predetermined period of time has elapsed.
過後に前記遊技球検出手段が遊技球を検出した場合に異
常状態を示す信号を発生する異常状態検出手段と、該異
常状態検出手段からの信号に応じて動作する異常状態報
知器とで構成されている請求項１記載の弾球遊技機。2. The abnormal state notification means includes an abnormal state detection means that generates a signal indicating an abnormal state when the game ball detection means detects a game ball after the predetermined time elapses; 2. The pinball game machine according to claim 1, further comprising an abnormal condition alarm that operates in response to a signal from the pinball game machine.
の他の任意の場所に設置した視覚的な表示器又は音によ
る警報器で構成されている請求項２記載の弾球遊技機。3. The pinball game machine according to claim 2, wherein the abnormal condition alarm comprises a visual indicator or an audible alarm installed on the game board surface or any other arbitrary location.
過後に前記遊技球検出手段が遊技球を検出した場合に異
常状態を示す信号を発生する異常状態検出手段と、該異
常状態検出手段からの検出信号に応じて前記発射装置か
らの遊技球の発射を不能にする発射制御手段とで構成さ
れている請求項１記載の弾球遊技機。4. The abnormal state notification means includes abnormal state detection means that generates a signal indicating an abnormal state when the game ball detection means detects a game ball after the predetermined time has elapsed; 2. The pinball game machine according to claim 1, further comprising a firing control means for disabling the firing of game balls from said firing device in response to a detection signal from said firing device.
源又は前記発射装置に遊技球を供給する球送り装置の動
作を停止させるように構成されている請求項４記載の弾
球遊技機。5. The pinball game machine according to claim 4, wherein the firing control means is configured to stop the operation of a drive source of the firing device or a ball feeding device that supplies game balls to the firing device. .
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