JP2001087480A - Activation start/non-start selector for picture pattern variation or accessory variation for pachinko machine and pachinko machine provided with the same - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a new and improved activation start/non-start selector for picture pattern variation or the like for pachinko machine with which a pachinko ball is mainly guided in a first direction and made win a prize in an activation start part for picture pattern variation or the like in the case of a prescribed game state and the pachinko ball can be mainly guided in a second direction and discharged in a play area outside the device in the case except for the prescribed game state. SOLUTION: Activation start/non-start selectors 18 and 19 for picture pattern variations or the like are provided on the left and right sides of a special picture pattern display device 15 in a play area 11 respectively. In the case of game state such as 'great success mode', a CPU 51 rotates a recessed part 36A of a rotary member 36 in these activation start/non-start selectors 18 and 19 from a gap 40 to a prize winning hole 41 and makes a pachinko ball win a prize. In the case of game state such as 'oridinary mode', the recessed part 36A of that rotary member 36 is rotated from the gap 40 to a discharge hole 42 and the pachinko ball is rolled to a first gate 20 and a second gate 21, etc., positioned on the center of a play panel 2.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a pachinko machine design variation or accessory for selecting start or non-start by guiding a pachinko ball in a housing in at least two directions according to a game state. More particularly, the present invention relates to a pachinko machine in which the start / non-start selection device for fluctuation is arranged in a game area on a pachinko machine surface.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a winning opening, a starting winning opening, and C
RT (Cathode Ray Tube) and LCD (Liquid Crystal D)
There is known a pachinko machine provided with a symbol display device such as an isplay in a game area on a pachinko machine surface. In the pachinko machine, when the pachinko ball wins the starting winning opening,
The symbol displayed on the symbol display device starts to change.
Then, when the symbols displayed after a certain period of time are aligned with a certain probability, as a jackpot, the special winning opening is continuously opened a predetermined number of times, and a jackpot image is displayed on the symbol display device,
Attract player interest.

[0003]

However, even in such a pachinko machine, the rolling and falling path of the pachinko ball in the game area on the pachinko machine surface does not change in accordance with the game state, and the pachinko ball does not move. Since the start or non-start is not selected, the game content tends to be uniform. Therefore, if the player continues playing the game for a long time, there is a problem that interest in the jackpot image or the like displayed on the symbol display device is weakened, and it is difficult to attract the interest of the player.

The present invention has been made in order to solve the above-mentioned problems. For example, in a predetermined game state such as a time saving mode or a probable change mode, the pachinko ball is moved to the first position.
The pachinko ball is mainly guided in the second direction and discharged to the game area outside the device in a state other than the predetermined gaming state by guiding the player mainly in the direction to win the start start portion for symbol change or character change. It is an object of the present invention to provide a new and excellent starting / non-starting selection device for pachinko machine symbol variation or accessory variation. Furthermore, by providing the start / non-start selection device for pachinko machine symbol variation or character variation, the start or non-start for symbol variation or character variation is selected according to each game state. It is another object of the present invention to provide a pachinko machine capable of diversifying the game content and attracting the player's interest to the pachinko game even if the game is continued for a long time, and keeping the game interesting.

[0005]

In order to achieve the above object, according to the first aspect of the present invention, a start of starting a pattern change or a change of accessory for a pachinko machine provided in a game area on a pachinko machine board surface. In the non-start selection device, when the pachinko balls are distributed in the first direction, the distribution member that guides the pachinko balls entering the device in the first direction or at least the second direction different from the first direction, A start-up start unit for winning a pachinko ball to start a symbol change or a character change, a discharge unit for discharging the pachinko ball to a game area outside the device when the pachinko ball is sorted in the second direction, and a pachinko ball. And a driving unit that drives the distribution member based on a game state so that the distribution member is guided in the first direction or the second direction.

Accordingly, in the predetermined game state, the pachinko ball is guided in the first direction by the sorting member and wins the start start portion for symbol change or character change, while the pachinko ball wins. In a state other than the gaming state, the sheet is guided by the sorting member in the second direction, and is discharged from the discharge unit to a game area outside the device. Therefore, since the start or non-start of the symbol change or the accessory change is selected between the predetermined game state and the state other than the predetermined game state, the game content of the pachinko machine is diversified, and even if the game is continued for a long time. It is possible to attract the player's interest to the pachinko game, and to keep the game interesting.

According to the second aspect of the present invention, the distributing member includes a rotating member having at least one concave portion formed on an outer peripheral side, and rotating the rotating member in the first direction or the second direction. A guide member provided with an entrance portion for accommodating a pachinko ball in the recess, and the rotating member is rotated in a first direction by the driving means, Guides the pachinko ball that has entered into the first direction, and the rotating member
When rotated in the direction, it is desirable to guide the pachinko ball that has entered the concave portion in the second direction.

Therefore, the pachinko ball enters the concave portion of the rotating member through the entrance of the guide member, and the driving means rotates the rotary member in the first direction inside the guide member, and the pachinko ball that has entered the concave portion. Is guided in the first direction, whereas when the driving means rotates the rotating member in the second direction, the pachinko ball in the recess is guided in the second direction. Therefore, in the predetermined game state, the pachinko ball is in the first position.
While being guided in the direction and winning the start-up portion for symbol change or character change, in a state other than the predetermined game state, the discharge portion is guided in the second direction different from the first direction. To the game area outside the device. Therefore, in the predetermined game state and other than the predetermined game state, start or non-start for symbol change or character change is selected,
The game contents of the pachinko machine are diversified, and even if the game is continued for a long time, the interest of the player is strongly attracted to the pachinko game, and it is possible to continue to generate interest.

According to the third aspect of the present invention, the start / non-start selection device for changing the design of the pachinko machine or changing the accessory is provided on at least one of the left and right sides of the design display device. Preferably, the first direction is located outside the left-right direction of the pachinko machine board surface, while the second direction is located at the center side of the pachinko machine board surface. Thereby, when the pachinko ball is sorted in the first direction, it is awarded to the start start portion for symbol change or character change, whereas when it is sorted in the second direction, the pachinko ball is discharged from the discharge unit to the outside of the device. Is discharged to the game area and rolled on the center side of the board, so that the discharged pachinko balls are more likely to win other winning ports arranged on the center side of the pachinko machine board. Here, if the second direction is located outside the pachinko machine board surface, a separate winning port is generally rarely provided outside the pachinko machine board surface in the left-right direction. Pachinko balls that have been ejected will not be awarded, which is disadvantageous for the player.

Further, according to the pachinko machine according to the fourth aspect, in the pachinko machine provided with a game area on the pachinko machine board, the pachinko ball in the housing is moved in the first direction or
A distributing member that guides at least in a second direction different from the first direction, a starting start unit that, when the pachinko ball is distributed in the first direction, wins the pachinko ball to start a symbol change or a character change, When the pachinko balls are distributed in the second direction, the discharging unit that discharges the pachinko balls to the game area outside the device, and the distribution member so as to guide the pachinko balls in the first direction or the second direction, A start means for changing the design or the change of the accessory for a pachinko machine having driving means for driving based on a game state;
A non-start selection device is provided in the game area, and further, in a predetermined game state, the driving means is driven and controlled to mainly guide the pachinko ball in the first direction, and the predetermined game is performed. In a case other than the state, a control means is provided for controlling the driving of the driving means so as to mainly guide the pachinko ball in the second direction.

In this case, the control means drives and controls the drive means, so that in a predetermined game state, the pachinko ball is mainly guided in the first direction by the sorting member, and the symbol change or the character change In the case other than the predetermined game state, the pachinko ball is mainly guided in the second direction by the sorting member, and the game is started from the discharge unit to the game area outside the device. Discharge. Therefore, in this pachinko machine, the start or non-start of the symbol change or the change of the accessory is selected between a predetermined game state and a state other than the predetermined game state. Even if the game is continued for a long time, the player's interest can be strongly attracted to the pachinko game, and the game can be kept interesting.

In the pachinko machine according to the fifth aspect, the distributing member includes a rotating member having at least one concave portion formed on an outer peripheral side, and the rotating member is disposed in the first direction or the second direction. A rotatable inner member, and a guide member having an entrance for accommodating a pachinko ball in the recess, wherein the driving member rotates the rotating member in a first direction. It is desirable that the pachinko ball that has entered the concave portion be guided in the first direction and that the pachinko ball that has entered the concave portion be guided in the second direction when the rotating member rotates in the second direction.

In this case, the pachinko ball enters the concave portion of the rotary member through the entrance of the guide member, and the driving means rotates the rotary member in the first direction inside the guide member, and the pachinko ball which has entered the concave portion is formed. When the driving means rotates the rotating member in the second direction while guiding the ball in the first direction, the pachinko ball in the recess is guided in the second direction. Therefore, in the case of the predetermined game state, the pachinko ball is guided mainly in the first direction and wins the start start portion for symbol change or character change, while in the case other than the predetermined game state In this case, the paper is mainly guided in a second direction different from the first direction, and is discharged from the discharge unit to a game area outside the device. Therefore, since the start or non-start of the symbol change or the accessory change is selected between the predetermined game state and the state other than the predetermined game state, the game content of the pachinko machine is diversified, and even if the game is continued for a long time. It is possible to attract the player's interest to the pachinko game, and to keep the game interesting.

Further, according to the pachinko machine according to the present invention, there is provided a starting winning opening, and a symbol display device provided in a game area for displaying a changing symbol, wherein the changing is performed based on a winning in the starting winning opening. A special game state advantageous to the player is generated by stopping in a predetermined manner after the symbol fluctuates, and in this special game state, the control means mainly guides the pachinko ball in the first direction. It is preferable that the drive unit is drive-controlled, and in a case other than the predetermined game state, the drive unit is drive-controlled so that the pachinko ball is mainly guided in the second direction. In this case, when the changing symbol of the symbol display device provided in the game area is stopped in a predetermined manner after the fluctuation based on the winning in the starting winning opening, a special game state advantageous to the player is generated. When this special game state (so-called jackpot) occurs, the pachinko ball is guided mainly in the first direction and wins, so that a large number of prize balls are paid out and the player can feel great joy. it can.

Further, according to the pachinko machine according to the seventh aspect, the auxiliary winning opening and the winning assisting means operable to increase a winning rate to the starting winning opening based on winning in the auxiliary winning opening. The player generates an advantageous privilege game state different from the special game state (so-called big hit) at a predetermined probability, and in the case of this privilege game state, the control means includes:
The driving means controls the driving of the driving means so as to mainly guide the pachinko balls in the first direction, and the driving means so as to mainly guide the pachinko balls in the second direction in a state other than the privilege game state. Is desirably controlled. In this case, in the bonus game state, the probability that the prize assisting means will be activated increases the number of winnings in the starting winning opening, and the player's expectation of the occurrence of the so-called "big hit" further increases, and the pachinko ball Is mainly guided in the first direction to win a prize, so that the player can feel the joy of winning, further attract the player's interest to the pachinko game, and continue to generate interest. On the other hand, in a state other than the privilege gaming state, the pachinko balls are mainly guided in the second direction and are discharged from the discharge unit to the game area outside the device, so that the pachinko balls discharged outside the device are It is possible for the player to fall and roll to attract the player's interest to the pachinko game, and to continue to generate interest.

Further, according to the pachinko machine according to claim 8, the privilege game state includes a game state in which the probability of occurrence of the special game state (so-called big hit) occurs with a higher probability than a normal probability. Is desirable. The bonus game state refers to, for example, a state in which the probability of occurrence of the special game state (so-called big hit) occurs with a higher probability than the normal probability (hereinafter, “probability change or probability change mode”). Specifically, the probability of occurrence of the special game state is
It occurs with a higher probability (for example, 10/199) than the normal probability (for example, 1/199),
/ 199) in some cases. In the case of the probability fluctuation (that is, when the probability of occurrence of the special game state increases), the player's expectation of the occurrence of “so-called big hit” further increases, and the pachinko ball is mainly guided in the first direction. Since the player wins the prize, the interest of the player can be more strongly attracted to the pachinko game while the player feels the joy of winning, and it is possible to continue to generate interest. On the other hand, in a state other than the privilege gaming state, the pachinko balls are mainly guided in the second direction and are discharged from the discharging portion to the game area outside the device, so that the pachinko balls discharged outside the device are By rolling and falling, the player's interest is more strongly attracted to the pachinko game, and it is possible to continue to generate interest.

According to the pachinko machine of the ninth aspect, it is desirable that the fluctuating symbols be stopped in a shorter time than in the normal case in the bonus game state. Specifically, in a normal state, the change symbol of the loss pattern of the symbol change display device changes to a stop state after being changed for a predetermined time (for example, 6 to 8 seconds). , The variation pattern of the loss pattern of the symbol variation display device,
A time (2 to 3) shorter than a normal time (for example, 6 to 8 seconds)
Seconds) and waits for it to stop and then enter the “big hit (special game) state” (variation time)
Is shortened (to about 1/3), and also referred to as a fluctuation time shortened state (time saving mode). In such a privilege game state, since the fluctuating symbols stop in a shorter time than in a normal case, the next special game state is likely to occur, and the pachinko ball is mainly guided in the first direction. Since the player wins the prize, it is possible to keep the player's expectation of acquiring the privilege game state such as the probability fluctuation of the player in a higher state while making the player feel the joy of winning.

According to the tenth aspect of the present invention, the start / non-start selection device for changing the design of the pachinko machine or changing the accessory is arranged on at least one of the left and right sides of the design display device. It is preferable that the first direction is located outside the left and right direction of the pachinko machine board surface, while the second direction is located at the center side of the pachinko machine board surface.
In this case, when the pachinko ball is sorted in the first direction, it is awarded to the start start portion for symbol change or character change, whereas when it is sorted in the second direction, the pachinko ball is discharged from the discharge unit to the outside of the apparatus. The pachinko ball that has been ejected is rolled on the center side of the board, so that the ejected pachinko balls are more likely to win other winning holes arranged on the center side of the pachinko machine board. Here, if the second direction is located outside the pachinko machine board surface, a separate winning port is generally rarely provided outside the pachinko machine board surface in the left-right direction. Pachinko balls that have been ejected will not be awarded, which is disadvantageous for the player.

Further, according to the pachinko machine according to the eleventh aspect, the start / non-start selection device for changing the design of the pachinko machine or the change of the accessory is arranged below or above the design display device. It is desirable. In this case, since the symbol display device is often arranged at the center of the pachinko machine panel, the start / non-start selection device for changing the symbol for pachinko machine or changing the accessory is arranged below or above the symbol display device. When provided, the pachinko balls are discharged from the discharge unit to the game area outside the device when the pachinko balls are sorted in the second direction.
As a result, the pachinko balls discharged out of the device roll down from the center upper side or the center lower side of the pachinko machine surface, making it easier to win other winning holes, and the game contents of the pachinko machine are diversified. Even if the game is continued for a long time, the interest of the player is strongly attracted to the pachinko game, and it is possible to keep the game interesting.

[0020]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION Hereinafter, a specific embodiment of a pachinko machine according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. First, an overall configuration of a pachinko machine according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 1 is a front view showing the entire pachinko machine according to the present embodiment.
FIG. 2 is a front view showing a game area of the pachinko machine according to the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 1 has a game board 2 on which various structures such as a first start port and a symbol display device, which will be described later, are arranged. Under the game board 2,
An upper tray 3 for receiving award balls discharged from the back of the pachinko machine 1 is provided, and the upper tray 3 is provided on a plate 4 with a built-in speaker 3a. Below the upper tray 3, a lower tray 5 for receiving pachinko balls overflowing from the upper tray 3 is provided. An operation handle 6 is provided on the side of the lower receiving tray 5, and a pachinko ball firing device is connected to the operation handle 6. Then, the pachinko balls on the upper tray 3 are sent to the pachinko ball launching device via the ball feeding mechanism of the upper tray 3. Also, on both shoulders of the game board 2, prize ball and ball out indication lamps 10, 10 are provided.

On the other hand, the front side of the game board 2 is covered with a glass door 9 made of a metal such as a steel plate or stainless steel. Attached to the front frame. Further, a glass holding frame made of a metal such as a steel plate or stainless steel having an opening is fixed to the glass door 9 by spot welding or the like, and the game board 2 is passed through two glasses mounted on the glass holding frame. You can see the upper game area. An error display lamp 7 for displaying an error during a game is provided above the glass door 9, and hit display lamps 8 and 8 for displaying "hit" are provided above and on the right side of the glass door 9.

Next, the configuration of the game area on the game board 2 in the pachinko machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. In the gaming area 11, as shown in FIG. 2, each structure such as a winning opening is arranged on a gaming board 2 made of a plate material having a predetermined thickness.
An annular rail 12 stands upright so as to surround it.
This rail 12 is used to hold the fired pachinko ball in the game area 1.
1 to form an overlapping guideway 13 for guiding inside;
The right shoulder has a stepped portion 14 for restricting the progress of the pachinko ball driven along the rail 12. And
The stepped portion 14 is provided with a return rubber pivotally supported.

In addition, an opening is opened almost at the center of the game area 11, and a special symbol display device 15 is arranged on the front side of the opening as a symbol display device. The special symbol display device 15 is provided with a video display device 16 composed of a CRT, an LCD, and the like for displaying a specific symbol divided into three parts, left, middle, and right, from the back side of the game board 2.
Further, at the lower end of the special symbol display device 15, there are provided four reserve LEDs 17 for displaying the count values stored in a later-described reserve counter 52D (see FIG. 4) in the left-right direction.

On the other hand, on the left and right of the special symbol display device 15,
A start / non-start selection device 18 or 19 for pachinko machine symbol change or character change (hereinafter simply symbol change or the like) that can select start or non-start for symbol change or character change according to the game state. Are also provided. A first gate 20 is provided on the lower right side of the start / non-start selection device 18 for starting or changing symbols, which is provided on the left side of the special symbol display device 15. In addition, a second gate 21 is provided on the lower left side of the start / non-start selection device 19 for starting or changing symbols, which is provided on the right side of the special symbol display device 15. Each of the first gate 20 and the second gate 21 is provided with a first gate switch 20A and a second gate switch 21A for detecting the passage of a pachinko ball.

On both shoulder sides of the special symbol display device 15, windmills 22 and 23 with illumination lamps are arranged.
9 and the special symbol display device 15, there is a normal windmill 2
4 and 25 are provided. Also, special symbol display device 1
Immediately below 5, a first starting port 26 is provided. The first starting port 26 is provided with a first port for detecting a winning of a pachinko ball.
A starting port switch 26A (see FIG. 4) is provided, and when the winning of the pachinko ball is detected by the first starting port switch 26A, the changing symbol displayed on the video display device 16 changes.

A special electric accessory 29 is provided below the first starting port 26, and a special winning opening 27 is formed in the special electric accessory 29 at a substantially central position in the left-right horizontal direction. At the same time, a second starting port 28 is formed in the left and right central position below the big winning port 27. The large winning opening 27 is an opening / closing door 30 having a width and opening upward.
Covered by First starting port 26 or second starting port 2
8, when the pachinko ball wins and the changing symbol of the special symbol display device 15 fluctuates, when a predetermined state is achieved (for example, when it is aligned like “7, 7, 7”), the opening / closing door is opened. 30 is opened, and a "big hit" state, which is a special game state, occurs as described later (see FIG. 8). The door 30 is configured to be opened and closed by a first solenoid 30A (see FIG. 4). In addition, large winning a prize mouth 2
A so-called V zone is formed in the center of the inside of the V zone 7 and a V switch 27 for detecting a winning in the V zone.
A (see FIG. 4). In addition, large winning a prize mouth 27
Inside, there is a count switch 27B for counting the number of winning pachinko balls when the door 30 is opened.
(See FIG. 4).

The second starting port 28 is covered by a prize assist door 31 which opens upward. This winning assistance door 3
1 indicates that, when a pachinko ball passes through the first gate 20 or the second gate 21, a certain condition (S in FIG. 6)
9 or S11) to open and close by the second solenoid 31A (see FIG. 4). The second starting port 28 is provided with a second starting port switch 28A (see FIG. 4) for detecting a winning of a pachinko ball.
By detecting the winning of the pachinko ball by the starting port switch 28A, the changing symbol displayed on the video display device 16 changes as described later.

Winning openings 32, 33 provided with an illuminated lamp are provided on the upper left and right sides of the special electric accessory 29.
Are arranged and communicated with a prize ball gutter (not shown) on the back of the game board 2 and provided with respective prize port switches 32A and 33A (see FIG. 4) for detecting a prize to the respective prize ports 32 and 33. . In addition, an outlet 34 is opened directly below the special electric accessory 29 along the rail 12. In addition, rail 12
In such a game area 11 surrounded by a circle, a plurality of nails are driven together with the above-described components to form a complicated flow path of a pachinko ball.

Next, the schematic configuration of the start / non-start selection device 18 for changing the design and the like will be described with reference to FIG.
FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a schematic configuration of a start / non-start selection device 18 or 19 for design change or the like of the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, and FIG. FIG. 3B is a front view of the device 18, and FIG. 3B is a front view of a start / non-start selection device 19 for other symbol fluctuations. Note that the configurations of the start / non-start selection devices 18 and 19 for changing symbols are substantially the same. As shown in FIGS. 3A and 3B, the start / non-start selection device 18 for changing the design includes a flat board portion 35 as a housing, and a front side of the board portion 35. A rotating member 36 is rotatably mounted. The rotating member 36 has approximately one pachinko ball on the outer peripheral side.
A recessed portion 36A is formed therein.

Around the rotary member 36, a rib 38 (housing) and a rib 39 (housing) concentric with the rotary member 36 are provided separately as guide members. Then, between the ribs 38 and 39 (FIG. 3)
A gap 40 having a width slightly larger than the diameter of the pachinko ball is formed as an inlet portion at a position directly above the rotating member 36 shown in FIG. Can hold a ball. FIG.
A discharge port 42 having a width slightly larger than the diameter of the pachinko ball is formed as a discharge portion between the rib 38 and the rib 39 at the lower right position of the rotating member 36 shown in FIG. In addition, the board portion 35 has a winning opening 41 for guiding a pachinko ball from the front portion to the back side of the game board 2 at the lower left position of the rotating member 36 shown in FIG. On the back side, a switch 18A (see FIG. 4) for detecting a pachinko ball that has passed through the winning opening 41 is provided.

In this case, the pachinko ball enters the concave portion 36A of the rotating member 36 through the gap 40 formed between the ribs 38 and 39, and inside the ribs 38 and 39, the rotating member 36
Is rotated clockwise (second direction) by about 120 degrees to guide the pachinko ball that has entered the concave portion 36A to the outlet 42 side, so that the pachinko ball rolls and falls onto the game board 2 from the outlet 42. Is configured. On the other hand, when the rotating member 36 rotates approximately 120 degrees counterclockwise (first direction) to guide the pachinko ball in the recess 36A inside the ribs 38 and 39 to the winning opening 41 side, the recess 36
The pachinko ball entering A is guided through the winning port 41, and the winning is detected by the pachinko ball detection switch 18A. Accordingly, in the case of the start / non-start selection device 18 for symbol fluctuation, etc., when the pachinko balls are distributed in the first direction, the pachinko balls are awarded to the winning opening 41, so that the fluctuation symbols displayed on the video display device 16 are displayed. Is fluctuated in the second direction, when the game is distributed in the second direction, it is discharged from the discharge port 42 of the device 18 to the game board 2 and is rolled at the center side of the game board 2. As a result, the pachinko balls discharged to the outside from the discharge port 42 of the start / non-start selection device 18 for symbol change or the like are disposed on the center side of the pachinko machine 1 panel, the first start port 26 and the first gate. 20 and the second gate 21 can be easily won.

A first motor 44 (see FIG. 4) constituted by a stepping motor or the like is fixed to the back surface of the substrate 35 as a driving means. Further, since the motor shaft 45 of the first motor 44 is inserted substantially at the center of the back surface of the rotating member 36, the motor shaft 45 of the first motor 44 is bidirectional (clockwise or counterclockwise). With the rotation, the rotating member 36 rotates bidirectionally (clockwise or counterclockwise).

When the concave portion 36A of the rotating member 36 of the start / non-start selection device 18 for changing the symbol rotates clockwise approximately 120 degrees based on the driving of the first motor 44, the symbol is changed. The pachinko ball that has entered the concave portion 36A of the start / non-start selection device 18 due to fluctuation or the like can roll down from the discharge port 42 onto the game board 2 and win the first start port 26 or the first gate 20. Sex is higher. On the other hand, when the rotation member 36 of the start / non-start selection device 18 for symbol fluctuation or the like is rotated approximately 120 degrees counterclockwise based on the drive of the first motor 44, the rotation member 3
The pachinko ball that has entered the recess 36A of No. 6 passes through the winning opening 41 and is detected by the pachinko ball detection switch 18A to win. Similarly, in the case of the start / non-start selecting device 19 for symbol fluctuation shown in FIG. 3B, the start / non-start selecting device 18 for symbol fluctuation shown in FIG. 2 is located substantially symmetrically with respect to the special symbol display device 15 provided at the center. Then, the start / non-start selection device 19 for the symbol variation or the like is used to start the symbol variation or the like.
Similarly to the non-start selection device 18, in addition to the rotatable rotating member 36 having the concave portion 36A formed on the outer peripheral side, a winning port 41, a discharge port 42 as a discharge section, and a gap 40 as an entrance section are formed. A guide member having ribs 38 and 39 is provided.

A motor shaft 46 ′ of the second motor 46 (see FIG. 4) is located substantially at the center of the back surface of the rotating member 36 of the start / non-start selection device 19 for changing symbols, etc. Since it is inserted, the rotating member 36 of the start / non-start selection device 19 for symbol change or the like is connected to the second motor 4
When the pachinko ball is rotated approximately 120 degrees in the clockwise direction (first direction) by 6, the pachinko ball that has entered the start / non-start selection device 19 for symbol fluctuation or the like passes through the winning opening 41, and the pachinko ball detection switch 19 A To win. In addition, the rotating member 36 of the start / non-start selection device 19 for symbol change or the like is selected.
However, when the second motor 46 rotates about 120 degrees in a counterclockwise direction (second direction), the pachinko ball that has entered the concave portion 36A of the start / non-start selection device 19 such as a symbol change is discharged from the discharge port. It rolls and falls onto the game board 2 from 42. The first motor 44 and the second motor 46 have the same structure. Therefore, the start of the symbol change etc.
In the case of the non-start selection device 19, the pachinko ball is placed in the winning opening 41 when sorted in the first direction, whereas the pachinko ball is sorted in the second direction.
The pachinko ball discharged from the game board 2 to the game board 2 and rolled at the center side of the game board 2 is discharged from the discharge port 42 to the outside. It becomes easy to win the opening 26, the first gate 20, the second gate 21, and the like.

Next, a system configuration of the control circuit 50 for controlling the drive of the special symbol display device 15 and the like of the pachinko machine 1 configured as described above will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 4 is a block diagram illustrating a system configuration of the control circuit unit 50 of the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 4, the control circuit unit 50 stores a CPU 51 for controlling the entire control circuit unit 50, a control program described later, data necessary for control processing, various control processing data described later, and the like. A memory 52, an input port 53 and an output port 54 are provided.
2. The input port 53 and the output port 54 are mutually connected by a bus line 55. Further, a clock circuit 56 that outputs a predetermined clock signal is connected to the CPU 51.

The first starting port 26 is provided with a first starting port switch 26A for detecting a winning ball, and the second starting port 28 is provided with a second starting port for detecting a winning ball. A switch 28A is provided. Further, the first gate 2
0 is the first gate switch 2 for detecting the passage of the winning ball.
0A is provided, and the second gate 21 is provided with a second gate switch 21A for detecting the passage of a winning ball. These first starting port switch 26A, second starting port switch 28A, The first gate switch 20A and the second gate switch 21A are connected to the input port 53. Also, inside the special winning opening 27, there is a special winning opening 27.
There is provided a count switch 27B for counting winning prize balls, and inside the special winning opening 27, a special winning opening 2 is provided.
A V switch 27A for detecting a winning ball in the V zone for continuing the opening of the switch 7 is provided. The count switch 27B and the V switch 27A are connected to the input port 53.

Each winning opening 32, 33 is provided with a winning opening switch 32A, 33A for detecting a winning ball.
These winning opening switches 32A and 33A are connected to the input port 5
3 is connected. Further, each of the pachinko ball detecting switches 18A, 1A for detecting a pachinko ball passing through each of the winning ports 41 of the start / non-start selecting device 18 or 19 for symbol change or the like.
9A are connected to the input ports 53, respectively. Further, a probability setting device 57 is provided on the back side of the game board 2 of the pachinko machine 1, and the probability setting device 57 changes the setting of the probability of occurrence of a large symbol with a changeover switch or the like. The probability setting device 57 is connected to the input port 53.

The output port 54 is connected to the speaker 3a.
An amplifier 60 for playing game music or the like is connected via the. Also, the image display device 1 of the special symbol display device 15
The display control circuit 61 for displaying symbols on the output port 6
4 is connected. In addition, the opening and closing door 30 of the special winning opening 27
A solenoid drive circuit 62 for driving the opening / closing first solenoid 30A and the opening / closing second solenoid 31A of the winning auxiliary door 31 of the second starting port 28 is connected to the output port 54. A motor drive circuit 65 for driving the first motor 44 and the second motor 46 for rotating the rotating members 36, 36 of the start / non-start selection device 18, 19 for each symbol change, etc. in both directions is provided with an output port 54. It is connected to the. Further, an LED drive circuit 63 that drives the reserved LED 17 and the like is connected to the output port 54. Further, the windmill lamp 6 constituting the illuminated lamp of each of the windmills 22 and 23 with the illuminated lamp
6 and a decorative lamp drive circuit 64 for lighting and driving a winning opening lamp 68 and the like constituting an illumination lamp of each of the winning openings 32 and 33 are connected to the output port 54.

The memory 52 is provided with a jackpot counter 52A for determining whether or not to enter a special game state (big hit). This jackpot counter 5
2A, from “0” to “19” based on the clock signal input from the clock circuit 56 by the CPU 51.
8 "(the maximum value" 19
After "8", the minimum value "0" is stored). Further, the memory 52 is provided with a gate counter 52B for determining whether or not to open the winning auxiliary door 31 covering the second starting port 28. This gate counter 52B
Is a numerical value obtained by repeatedly adding 1 from “0” to “15” by the CPU 51 based on the clock signal input from the clock circuit 56 (the maximum value “15” is returned to the minimum value “0”). Is stored.

Further, the memory 52 is provided with a probability change lottery counter 52C for determining whether or not a bonus game state has occurred. The probability change lottery counter 52C includes C
The PU 51 stores a numerical value obtained by repeatedly adding 1 from “0” to “59” based on the clock signal output from the clock circuit 56 (the maximum value “59” is returned to the minimum value “0”). ing.

The memory 52 also has a hold counter 52
D is provided, and this holding counter 52D indicates that the first starting port 26
Alternatively, the number of prizes won in the prize port 41 is counted up to four and held. Also, in the memory 52, the count values of the jackpot counter 52A and the probability variable lottery counter 52C when the first starting port 26 or the winning opening 41 is won, or the pachinko ball has passed through the first gate 20 or the second gate 21. A parameter storage area 52E for storing the count value of the gate counter 52B at the time is provided. Further, the memory 52 has a rotation pattern storage area 52F for storing a rotation pattern data table 71 (see FIG. 5) in which rotation patterns of the first motor 44 and the second motor 46 corresponding to each game state described later are stored. Is provided.

Each of the counters 52A, 52B, 52C,
The count value of 52D is determined by the CPU 51 at startup.
Set to "0". In addition, the hold counter 52D
Under the control of the CPU 51, 1 is subtracted each time the variable symbol of the special symbol display device 15 stops. When the winning number stored in the hold counter 52D is “1”, the hold LED 17 (see FIG. 2) disposed at the left end of the hold LED 17 is turned on via the LED drive circuit 63. When the winning number stored in the hold counter 52D is “2”, two hold LEDs 17 (see FIG. 2) on the left side of the hold LED 17 are turned on via the LED drive circuit 63.

When the winning number stored in the hold counter 52D is "3", the LED driving circuit 63
3 reserved LEDs 1 on the left side of the reserved LED 17 via
7 (see FIG. 2) is turned on. Further, the hold counter 52
If the winning number stored in D is “4”, L
All four of the reserve LEDs 17 (see FIG. 2) are turned on via the ED drive circuit 63.

Next, a rotation pattern data table 71 stored in a rotation pattern storage area 52F of the memory 52.
Will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating an example of the rotation pattern data table 71 stored in the rotation pattern storage area 52F according to the present embodiment. The rotation pattern data table 71 includes, as shown in FIG.
First motor 44 and second motor 4 corresponding to each game state
6 is set. In particular,
"Game state data" representing the game state of the pachinko machine 1,
It is composed of "rotation pattern data of the first motor 44" and "rotation pattern data of the second motor 46" corresponding to the "game state". The “rotation pattern data of the first motor 44” and the “rotation pattern data of the second motor 46” corresponding to the “game state” are transmitted from the rotation pattern storage area 52F by the CPU 51 via the motor drive circuit 65. The first motor 44 of the start / non-start selecting device 18 for symbol variation and the like and the second motor 46 of the start / non-start selecting device 19 for symbol variation and the like are output to the first motor 44 and the second motor 46. , Based on the driving data.

The "game state data" of the rotation pattern data table 71 indicates "normal mode data" indicating a game state in which probability fluctuation and the like have not been obtained, and a game state in which the probability fluctuation and fluctuation time are reduced. “Time saving mode / probable change mode data” is registered in advance. As the "rotation pattern data of the first motor 44" for each "game state", the "recess 36A of the rotating member 36 of the start / non-start selection device 18 for symbol variation or the like" for the "normal mode" Data (hereinafter, referred to as clockwise rotation data) for rotating clockwise (second direction) from the gap 40 to the discharge port 42 side is registered in advance. On the other hand, in contrast to the "time saving mode / probable change mode, etc."
In the counterclockwise direction from the gap 40 toward the winning opening 41 (first
) (Hereinafter referred to as “counterclockwise rotation data”).

In addition, the "rotation pattern data of the second motor 46" for each "game state" includes the "recessed portion of the rotating member 36 of the start / non-start selection device 19 for symbol variation etc." for the "normal mode". 36A from the gap 40 to the outlet 42
Is rotated in the counterclockwise direction (second direction) (hereinafter referred to as counterclockwise rotation data). On the other hand, in contrast to the “time saving mode / probable change mode”, the “concave portion 36A of the rotating member 36 of the start / non-start selection device 19 for symbol change or the like is moved clockwise from the gap 40 toward the winning opening 41 (first direction). ) Is registered in advance (hereinafter referred to as clock rotation data). It should be noted that the "big hit mode" is also considered to be a gaming state advantageous to the player,
It may be the same as the time saving mode / probable change mode.

Accordingly, the rotation of the rotating member 36 of the start / non-start selection device 18 or 19 for symbol change or the like based on the drive of the first motor 44 and the second motor 46 causes a predetermined game state (big hit mode / big hit mode). In the case of the time saving mode / probable change mode, etc., the pachinko ball is guided to the winning opening 41 side and starts to start the symbol fluctuation or the like, whereas the predetermined gaming state (big hit mode / time saving mode / probable mode) is performed. In the case of the normal mode other than the above, the game is guided toward the discharge port 42 and discharged from the discharge port 42 to the game board 2 outside the apparatus. Therefore, in the predetermined game state (big hit mode, time saving mode, probability change mode, etc.) and the normal game state other than the predetermined game state (big hit mode, time saving mode, probability change mode, etc.), the start or non-start of symbol fluctuation etc. Since the start and discharge are selected, the game contents of the pachinko machine 1 are diversified,
Even if the game is continued for a long time, the interest of the player is strongly attracted to the pachinko game, and it is possible to keep the game interesting.

However, the rotation pattern data table 7
1 is not limited to this mode, and various changes are possible. For example, “the first motor 44 and the second motor 4
It is not necessary to adopt a mode of continuously rotating in one direction in the “6 rotation pattern data”, and a mode of alternately switching the rotation direction may be adopted. Specifically, in the “normal mode” or the “time saving mode / probable change mode data”, the “start / non-start selection device 1 for symbol variation” is selected.
After rotating the concave portions 36A of the rotating members 36 of 8 and 19 from the gap 40 to the discharge port 42 (second direction) by about 120 degrees, the inversion from the discharge port 42 to the winning port 41 (first direction) by about 240 degrees. Further, the data may be reversed from the winning opening 41 to the discharging opening 42 (in the second direction) by about 240 degrees, and thereafter, the data may be repeated. Therefore, in adopting a mode other than the mode of continuously rotating in one direction (first or second direction), the CPU 51 sets the first motor 44 and the second motor 46 in a predetermined game state (big hit mode / big hit mode). In the case of a time-saving mode, a probable change mode, or the like), control may be performed such that the pachinko ball is sometimes guided in the second direction and mainly guided in the first direction. In addition, the CPU 51 guides the pachinko ball in the first direction from time to time in a state other than the predetermined game state (big hit mode, time saving mode, probability change mode, etc.), and guides the pachinko ball mainly in the second direction. The drive of the motor 44 and the second motor 46 may be controlled.

When the mode of switching the rotation directions of the first motor 44 and the second motor 46 is adopted, the direction in which the pachinko balls entering the start / non-start selection devices 18 and 19 for symbol change or the like are guided. Changes, the game content of the pachinko game is further diversified, and even if the game is continued for a long time, the interest of the player is strongly attracted to the pachinko game, and it is possible to continue to generate interest.

Here, the gap 40 between the start-up / non-start-up selection devices 18 and 19 for each symbol variation and the like functions as an entrance, but is not necessarily limited to this mode. Also,
The rotating member 36 and the substrate portion 35 constitute a sorting member, and the first motor 44 and the second motor 46 function as rotating means and driving means. 38 and 39 constitute a guide member of the rotating member 36, and the discharge port 42 of the rotating member 36 constitutes a discharge portion. However, the present invention is not necessarily limited to this mode. In addition, the winning opening 41 and the pachinko ball detection switch 18
A and 19A constitute a start-up start portion for symbol fluctuation and the like. Further, the CPU 51 and the memory 52 function as guidance control means. Further, the first starting port 26, the winning port 41, and the second starting port 28 constitute a starting winning port. Also, the first gate 2
0 and the second gate 21 form an auxiliary winning opening. Also,
The prize assist door 31 functions as a prize assist unit. Also, a CPU 51, a memory 52, and a probability variable lottery counter 52
C constitutes privilege generation control means.

The control circuit unit 50 thus configured is
In order to diversify the game content of the pachinko game, for example, the time reduction mode (variable time reduction state)
-Probable variation mode (probability variation) ". Hereinafter, these game processes will be described with reference to FIGS. In the time reduction mode, the symbol of the loss pattern of the special symbol display device 15 is changed for a predetermined time (for example, 6 to 8).
The stop pattern is changed after the change of the loss pattern by the normal time (for example, 6 seconds).
(8 seconds) shorter than the time (2 to 3 seconds), the stop state is established, so that the waiting time (variation time) until the next “big hit (special game) state” is reduced ( About 1/3).

In the probability change mode, the probability of occurrence of a special game state (so-called big hit) is a normal probability (for example, 1).
/ 199) with a higher probability (eg, 10/199). First, game processing such as "time saving mode / probable change mode" by the control circuit unit 50 of the pachinko machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 6 shows the “time saving mode / probable change mode” by the control circuit unit 50 of the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment.
It is a main flowchart which shows control processing, such as a game processing.

First, in step (hereinafter referred to as S) 1 shown in FIG. 6, the CPU 51 executes a process of determining whether or not the game is in the "time saving mode / probable change mode". In the process of determining whether or not the game state is the “time saving mode / probable variation mode”, first, the CPU 51 determines whether the time saving / probable variation algebra L stored in the memory 52 is “ 0 is substituted). If the time saving / probable variable algebra L is “0”, the CP
U51 determines that it is not the “time saving mode / probable change mode”. Also, the time saving / probable variable algebra L read from the memory 52
Is “1”, the CPU 51 determines that the mode is the “time saving mode / probable change mode”.

Then, the time saved from the memory 52
If the probable variable algebra L is “0”, that is, if it is determined that the mode is not “time saving mode / probable variable mode” (S1: NO), S
In 2, in accordance with the rotation pattern data table 71 stored in the rotation pattern storage area 52F of the memory 52, the CPU 51 determines the “rotation pattern of the first motor 44” and “rotation pattern” corresponding to the case where the “game state” is the “normal mode”. Second
Drive data of the "rotation pattern of the motor 46"
Based on the respective drive data, the first motor 44 of the start / non-start selecting device 18 for the first symbol change and the like, and the second motor 46 of the start / non-start selecting device 19 for the second symbol change and the like. Starts the rotation drive of.

In this case, the first motor 44 is rotationally driven via the motor drive circuit 65 based on the “clockwise rotation data” corresponding to the “rotation pattern of the first motor 44”. As a result, the rotating member 36 of the start / non-start selection device 18 for starting or changing symbols, which is arranged on the left side of the special symbol display device 15, rotates approximately 120 clockwise as viewed from the front side.
Start / non-start selection device 18
The pachinko ball that has entered falls and rolls onto the game board 2 from the outlet 42. Also, based on the “counterclockwise rotation data” corresponding to the “rotation pattern of the second motor”, the second motor 4
6 is rotationally driven via a motor drive circuit 65. As a result, the rotating member 3 of the start / non-start selection device 19 such as a symbol change arranged on the right side of the special symbol display device 15.
6 rotates counterclockwise approximately 120 degrees when viewed from the front side, and the pachinko ball that has entered the start / non-start selection device 18 such as a symbol change rolls and falls onto the game board 2 from the outlet 42. . As a result, it falls from the upper side of the game area 11,
The pachinko balls that have entered the start / non-start selection devices 18 and 19 for each symbol change and the like are located at the center side of the game area 11, the first start port 26, each first gate 20, and the second gate 2.
Rolls down in the direction of 1.

On the other hand, when the time saving / probable variable algebra L read from the memory 52 is "1", that is, when it is determined that the time saving mode / probable variable mode is "the time saving mode / probable variable mode" (S1: YES), S
In 3, the CPU 51 determines from the rotation pattern data table 71 stored in the rotation pattern storage area 52F of the memory 52 that the “first motor rotation pattern” corresponding to the case where the “game state” is the “time saving mode / probable change mode”. And the drive data of the “rotation pattern of the second motor” are read, and the first motor 44 of the start / non-start selection device 18 for the first symbol variation and the like are read based on the respective drive data.
Then, the rotation drive of the second motor 46 of the start / non-start selection device 19 due to the symbol variation is started.

In this case, the "rotation pattern of the first motor"
The first motor 44 is rotationally driven via the motor drive circuit 65 based on the “counterclockwise rotation data” corresponding to.
As a result, when the rotating member 36 of the start / non-start selection device 18 for starting or changing symbols, which is arranged on the left side of the special symbol display device 15, is rotated approximately 120 degrees counterclockwise as viewed from the front, the pachinko ball is The player enters the winning opening 41 and the winning is detected by the pachinko ball detecting switch 18A.
Further, the second motor 46 is rotationally driven via the motor drive circuit 65 based on the “clockwise rotation data” corresponding to the “rotation pattern of the second motor”. As a result, the rotating member 36 of the start / non-start selection device 19 for starting or changing symbols, which is arranged on the right side of the special symbol display device 15, is rotated approximately 120 degrees clockwise as viewed from the front side. The player enters the winning opening 41 and a winning is detected by the pachinko ball detecting switch 19A. As a result, in the case of the "time saving mode / probable change mode", the device 1 falls from the upper side of the game area 11 and the start / non-start selection device 1 for each symbol variation or the like.
The pachinko balls that have entered 8 and 19 do not roll and fall into the game area 11.

Next, in S4, the CPU 51 sets the first
Winning of the starting opening 26 or the winning opening 41, that is, the first starting opening switch 26A or the pachinko ball detecting switch 18A,
A determination process is performed to determine whether or not the detection signal from 19A has been input via the input port 53. And
The detection signal from the first starting port switch 26A is
1 is input via the input port 53 (S4:
YES), in S5, the CPU 51 executes a sub-process of a “starting port winning process” described later (see FIG. 7).

On the other hand, if the detection signal from the first starting port switch 26A is not input to the CPU 51 via the input port 53 (S4: NO), or the sub-processing (S5) of the "starting port winning process" is executed. When the processing has been completed, in S6, the CPU 51 determines whether or not a winning in the second starting port 28, that is, whether a detection signal from the second starting port switch 28A has been input through the input port 53 or not. Execute Then, when the detection signal from the second starting port switch 28A is input via the input port 53 (S6: YES), the CPU 51 executes the "starting port winning process" executed in S5 in S7. Is executed.

If the detection signal from the second starting port switch 28A is not input through the input port 53 (S6: NO), or the sub-processing of the "starting port winning process" (S7) is completed. In this case, in S8, the CP
U <b> 51 performs a determination process of determining whether or not a winning in the first gate 20, that is, a detection signal from the first gate switch 20 </ b> A has been input through the input port 53. When the detection signal from the first gate switch 20A is input via the input port 53 (S8: YE
In steps S) and S9, the CPU 51 executes the “gate winning process”.
Execute

The "gate prize processing" is executed by the CPU
51 is a detection signal from the first gate switch 20A,
The count value of the gate counter 52B at the time of input through the input port 53 is read, and the “gate count value” is read.
And stored in the parameter storage area 52E. Therefore, this algebra C includes “0” to “1”.
Any of the numerical values up to “5” is substituted and stored in the parameter storage area 52E. Then, the CPU 51 reads the algebra C again from the parameter storage area 52E, reads “1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 15” as the “numerical value per gate” from the memory 52, and It is determined whether or not C matches any of the “number per gate”, that is, whether or not to open the prize assist door 31 that covers the second starting port 28. Therefore, in the case of the present embodiment, when the first gate 20 is won, the second gate
The probability that the prize assist door 31 covering the starting opening 28 will be opened is
8/16.

When the algebra C matches one of the “numerical values per gate”, the CPU 51
The winning auxiliary door 31 is opened for 2 seconds via the second solenoid 31A. On the other hand, this algebra C is "the numerical value per gate"
If none of these matches, the CPU 51 does not open the prize assist door 31.

Subsequently, when the detection signal from the first gate switch 20A has not been input through the input port 53 (S8: NO), or "gate winning processing" (S8).
When 9) is completed, in S10, the CPU 51
Executes a determination process of determining whether or not a winning in the second gate 21, that is, a detection signal from the second gate switch 21A is input via the input port 53.

If the detection signal from the second gate switch 21A is input through the input port 53 (S10: YES), the CPU 51 proceeds to S11 and executes the "gate winning process" executed in S9. Is performed. Therefore, in the case of the present embodiment, the second gate 21
The probability that the prize assist door 31 covering the second starting port 28 will be opened even when the prize is won is 8/16. If the algebra C obtained when the second gate 21 is won matches one of the “number per gate”, the CP
U51 opens the winning auxiliary door 31 for 2 seconds via the second solenoid 31A. On the other hand, if this algebra C does not match any of the “number per gate”, the CPU 5
1 does not open the prize assist door 31.

If the detection signal from the second gate switch 21A has not been input via the input port 53 (S10: NO), or "gate winning processing" (S10)
If 11) is completed, in S12, the CPU 5
1 executes the "normal game process" and then executes the processes after S1 again. This "normal game processing" is first performed by the CP
U <b> 51 executes a determination process of determining whether or not a winning in each of the winning ports 32 and 33, that is, whether a detection signal from each of the winning port switches 32 </ b> A and 33 </ b> A has been input through the input port 53. More specifically, each winning opening switch 32A, 33A
When any one of the detection signals is input through the input port 53, a predetermined number (in this embodiment, “5”) of prize balls are paid to the upper tray 3. Drive control to output.

Next, the "start opening winning process" (S5 or S5)
The sub-process 7) will be described with reference to FIG. FIG.
Is the “starting port winning process” of the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment.
5 is a sub-flowchart showing a sub-process of FIG. As shown in FIG. 7, first, in S15, the CPU 51 executes a “count value acquisition process”. In the “count value acquisition process”, the CPU 51 compares the numerical value stored in the jackpot counter 52A when the detection signal is input from the first starting port switch 26A or the second starting port switch 28A with the “big hit count value” at that time. Is substituted for the algebra V and stored in the parameter storage area 52E. Therefore, any numerical value from “0” to “198” is assigned to the algebra V and stored in the parameter storage area 52E.

At the same time, the CPU 21 changes the numerical value stored in the probability variable lottery counter 52C when the winning signal is input from the first starting port switch 26A or the second starting port switch 28A into the "probable variable lottery count" at that time. The value is substituted into the algebra X and stored in the parameter storage area 52E. Therefore, any numerical value from “0” to “59” is substituted into the algebra X, and the parameter storage area 52E
Is stored.

Subsequently, in S16, the CPU 51 executes a determination process for determining whether or not the "time saving mode / probable change mode". In the process of determining whether or not the “time saving mode / probable variation mode” is set, the CPU 51 first substitutes “0” for the time saving / probable variation algebra L stored in the memory 52 (when the power is turned on, Read out). If the time saving / probable variable algebra L is “0”, the CP
U51 determines that it is not the “time saving mode / probable change mode”, reads out the “normal jackpot numerical value” (“7” in the present embodiment) stored in the memory 52 in advance, and reads this “normal jackpot”. The “numerical value” is stored in the memory 52 as a “big hit numerical value”. When the time saving / probable variable algebra L read from the memory 52 is “1”, it is determined that the time saving mode / probable variable mode is the “time saving mode / probable variable mode”, and the CPU 51 determines the “probable variable big hit value” stored in the memory 52 in advance. (In the case of the present embodiment, it is “0 to 9”.)
This “probably variable jackpot value” is stored in the memory 52 as “jackpot value”.

Next, in S17, the CPU 51 executes a determination process for determining whether or not a "big hit" has occurred. In the process of determining whether or not a big hit has occurred, first, the CPU 51 stores the “big hit count value” in the parameter storage area 52E.
Algebra V is read. Then, it is determined whether or not the algebra V matches the “big hit value” stored in the memory 52. If they match, the CPU 51
Is stored in the memory 52 by substituting “1” into the jackpot algebra R (“0” is substituted into the jackpot algebra R when the power is turned on).
Is substituted for “0” and stored in the memory 52. Therefore,
In the case of a normal game state other than the "time saving mode / probable change mode", the occurrence probability of "big hit" is 1/199. In addition, in the case of the game state of the "time saving mode / probable change mode", the occurrence probability of the "big hit" is 10/199. As a result, in the case of the "time saving mode / probable change mode", the probability of occurrence of the "big hit" is about ten times that in the case of the normal game state.

Then, the jackpot algebra R is read from the memory 52 again, and the CPU 51 determines whether the jackpot algebra R is "0" or "1". That is, it is determined whether it is a "big hit". If the jackpot algebra R is “0”, it is determined as a loss (S17: NO), and S
At 18, the CPU 51 returns to the main flowchart after executing the process of “losing symbol display”. In the process of “losing symbol display”, first, the CPU 51 selects data of “losing symbol” (for example, “123”) from the memory 52. Subsequently, the time-saving / probable variable algebra L is read from the memory 52. If the time-saving / probable variable algebra L is “0”, the CPU 51 determines that the time saving / probable variable algebra L is not the “time-saving mode / probable variable mode” and sends it via the display control circuit 61. After changing the losing symbol on the video display device 16 for a normal fluctuation time (6 to 8 seconds in the case of the present embodiment), the losing symbol is stopped and displayed.

The time-saving / probable variable algebra L is read from the memory 52, and when the time-saving / probable variable algebra L is “1”,
The CPU 51 determines that the mode is the “time saving mode / probable change mode”, and sends the lost symbol to the video display device 16 via the display control circuit 61 for a time shorter than the normal fluctuation time (in the case of the present embodiment, 2 hours). ３3 seconds.) After fluctuating, stop and display. Therefore, when the “time saving mode / probable change mode” is acquired, the waiting time until the “big hit” is reduced (in the case of the present embodiment, about 1 hour).
/ 3. ).

At S17, the jackpot algebra R is read from the memory 52. If the jackpot algebra R is "1", it is determined that a "jackpot" has occurred (S1).
7: YES), in S19, the CPU 51 executes a process of “big hit symbol display”. In the “big hit symbol display” process, first, the CPU 51 selects the data of the “big hit symbol” (for example, “777” or the like) from the memory 52. Then, the large hit pattern of the variable symbol corresponding to the data of the selected "big hit symbol" is selected from the memory 52, and the variable symbol of the large jackpot pattern is changed via the display control circuit 61 and the video display device 16. Then, stop and display.

Next, in S20, the CPU 51 executes a sub-process of "big hit game process" described later (FIG. 8).
reference). Subsequently, in S21, the CPU 51 executes a process of determining whether or not the “time saving mode / probable change mode” has been acquired. In the process of determining whether or not the “time saving mode / probable change mode” has been acquired, first, the CPU 51
An algebra X as a “probable variable lottery count value” is read from the parameter storage area 52E, and the algebra X is stored in the memory 52 in advance in a time saving / probability variable value (“1, 3, 5, 7, 7” in the present embodiment). , 9, 11, 13, 15, 1
7, 19, 21, 23, 25, 27, 29, 31, 3
3, 35, 37, 39, 41, 43, 45, 47, 4
9, 51, 53, 55, 57, 59 ". ) Is determined. (Accordingly, in the case of the present embodiment, the probability of occurrence of the time saving mode / probable variation mode acquisition is 30/60 = 1/2.)

Then, in S21, the parameter storage area 5
If the algebra X as the “probable variable lottery count value” read from 2E does not match any of the time saving / probability variable values read from the memory 52 (S21: NO), S2 is executed.
In 2, the CPU 51 returns to the main flowchart after performing “setting of the normal mode”. That is, the memory 5
2, the time-saving / probable variable algebra L is read out, and “0” is substituted for the time-saving / probable variable algebra L.
Return to the main flowchart.

On the other hand, in S21, the parameter storage area 52
If the algebra X as the “probable variable lottery count value” read from E matches any of the time saving / probability variable values read from the memory 52 (S21: YES), S23.
In, the CPU 51 executes a process of determining whether or not the current gaming state is a “normal mode” gaming state. That is, the time-saving / probable variable algebra L is read from the memory 52, and a process of determining whether the time-saving / probable variable algebra L is “0” or “1” is executed.

Then, the CPU 51 determines in step S23 that the memory 5
When the time saving / probable variable algebra L read from 2 is “1”, it is determined that the current gaming state is the gaming state of “time saving mode / probable variable mode” (S23: NO), and the processing after S22 is executed. I do. That is, the game state of the "time saving mode / probable change mode" is ended, and the process returns to the main flowchart.

On the other hand, the CPU 51 sets the memory 52 in S23.
If the time-saving / variable algebra L read from
It is determined that the current gaming state is the gaming state of the "normal mode" (S23: YES), and after "setting of the time saving mode / probable change mode" is performed in S24, the process returns to the main flowchart. That is, the CPU 51 stores the time
Reads the probable algebra L and sets "1"
Is stored in the memory 52 again, and the process returns to the main flowchart.

Next, a sub-process of the "big hit game process" (S20) will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 8 is a sub-flowchart showing a sub-process of the "big hit game process" of the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 8, first, in S25, the CPU 51 opens the opening / closing door 30 that closes the special winning opening 27 via the solenoid driving circuit 62 and the first solenoid 30A.

Subsequently, in S26, the CPU 51 determines whether or not the number of winning balls which have won the special winning opening 27 reaches ten.
That is, it is determined whether or not the winning number detected by the count switch 27B has reached ten. If the number of winning balls that have won the special winning opening 27 has not reached 10 (S26: NO), the CPU 51 opens the special winning opening 27 in S27 for a predetermined time (in the case of the present embodiment, , 25 seconds) is determined. If the predetermined time has not elapsed since the opening of the special winning opening 27 (S27: NO), the processing after S25 is executed again.

On the other hand, the winning prize winning in the special winning opening 27 is 1
If the number reaches zero (S26: YES), or if a predetermined time has elapsed since opening the special winning opening 27 (S2).
7: YES), in S28, the CPU 51 causes the solenoid drive circuit 62 and the first solenoid 30A to
The opening / closing door 30 is closed and the special winning opening 27 is closed.

Subsequently, in S29, the CPU 51
Whether or not the player has won the V zone provided in the special winning opening 27 while the special winning opening 27 is open, that is, whether or not a detection signal of a winning ball is input from the V switch 27A while the special winning opening 27 is open. A determination process is performed to determine whether And
If a winning detection signal is input from the V switch 30A while the special winning opening 27 is open (S29: YE
S), the CPU 51 determines in S30 whether or not the number of continuous opening of the special winning opening 27 has reached a predetermined maximum continuous number (in this embodiment, "16"). Execute the judgment processing to be performed. If the number of times that the special winning opening 27 is opened has not reached the predetermined maximum continuous number (S30: NO), a predetermined time (in this embodiment, about 2 seconds in this embodiment) after closing the special winning opening 27. There is.)
The processing after S25 is executed.

If no winning detection signal is input from the V switch 30A while the special winning opening 27 is open (S2).
9: NO) or when the number of times the special winning opening 27 has been opened reaches a predetermined maximum continuation number (S30:
YES), the CPU 51 ends the sub-process of the "big hit game process", and returns to the sub-process of the "starting port winning process" shown in FIG.

As described in detail above, in the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the start / non-start selection device 18 for starting and stopping each symbol change and the like is provided on the left and right of the special symbol display device 15 substantially at the center of the game area 11. , 19 are provided, and the CPU
Reference numeral 51 denotes the rotating member 36 of the start / non-start selection device 18 or 19 for starting or stopping a symbol change in the case of a game state advantageous to the player in the "big hit mode / time saving mode / probable change mode etc."
Is rotated from the gap 40 toward the winning opening 41 to win the pachinko ball. In the case of the game mode of the "normal mode", the concave portion 36A of the rotating member 36 of the start / non-start selection device 18 for changing the symbol is rotated from the gap 40 to the discharge port 42, and the center of the game board 2 is rotated. To the first gate 20, the second gate 21, etc.

Therefore, the “big hit mode / time saving mode /
In the case of the predetermined game state such as "probable change mode", the pachinko balls entered into the start / non-start selection devices 18 and 19 for each symbol change etc. win a prize, whereas the game state in the "normal mode" In this case, the guide is changed to the center side to roll and fall, and the start / non-start selection device 18, 1
Starting port 26, first gate 2 disposed below
0, the probability of winning the second gate 21 and the like increases,
Since the probability of winning in the starting port 26 and the like becomes high, the game content is diversified depending on each game state, and even if the game is continued for a long time, it is possible to strongly attract the interest of the player to the pachinko game and to continue to generate interest. Become. In the case of the game mode of the "time saving mode / probable change mode", the probability of winning each of the first starting port 26, the first gate 20, the second gate 21, and the like increases. That is, since the probability that the prize assist door 31 is operated is increased, the prize to the second starting port 28 is increased, and the player's expectation of the occurrence of the “so-called big hit” in the game state of the “time saving mode / probable change mode”. The feeling is further enhanced, and the interest of the player is more strongly attracted to the pachinko game, and it is possible to continue to generate interest.

The start / non-start selection devices 18 and 19 for each symbol variation are arranged relatively above the game area 11 on both the left and right sides of the special symbol display device 15 to start each symbol variation and the like. -The non-starting selection devices 18 and 19 can provide the pachinko ball rolling / falling path with various varieties, so that the game content of the pachinko machine 1 is further diversified, and even if the game is continued for a long time, Can be attracted to pachinko games and continue to be interesting. Further, in the case of the game state of the "time saving mode / probable change mode", since the fluctuating symbol stops in a shorter time than in the normal case, it is possible to know in a short time whether or not a "big hit" has occurred. "Time saving mode / probable change mode"
, It is possible to maintain a higher expectation for the acquisition of.

Note that the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and it is needless to say that various improvements and modifications can be made without departing from the scope of the present invention. For example, the start / non-start selection devices 18 and 19 for changing the symbol and the like need not always be arranged on both the left and right sides of the special symbol display device 15 and may be arranged on only one of the left and right sides. In addition, a start / non-start selection device for symbol fluctuation, etc.
The special symbol display device 15 in the game area 11 may be arranged on the lower side and / or the upper side, or any one of them.
In addition, as a method of arranging the start / non-start selection devices 18 and 19 for changing the symbol in the game area 11, the first direction is located outside the left and right direction of the pachinko machine 1 panel, while the second direction is located in the pachinko machine. Although it is desirable to be located at the center side of the machine 1 panel surface, it is not necessarily limited to that mode. In addition, a start / non-start selection device 1 for changing the design, etc.
It suffices that the pachinko balls 8 and 19 guide the pachinko balls in the devices 18 and 19 at least in the first and second directions, and do not necessarily need to include the rotating member 36 and the like. The rotating member 36 may include two or more concave portions 36A on the outer peripheral side. Further, a start / non-start selection device 1 for symbol fluctuation or the like.
8 and 19, for example, may start or non-start an accessory such as a variable winning device such as a tulip type.

For example, the pachinko machine is not limited to the above-described first-class pachinko machine, but may be, for example, a second-class pachinko machine or a pachinko machine shown in FIG.
Also, the present invention may be applied to a third-type pachinko machine shown in FIG.
In the case of the third-type pachinko machine, the game area 11 on the game board 2
Is as shown in FIG. 10. The upper tray 3, the plate 4, the lower tray 5, the operation handle 6, the error display lamp 7, the display lamp 8, the glass door 9, and the prize ball and ball out display lamps 10 It has the same configuration as the first class pachinko machine 1 shown in FIG. The game area 11 on the game board 2 shown in FIG. 10 has a rail 12, a guideway 13, a stepped portion 14, a windmill 22 with an illumination lamp, and an illumination lamp, similarly to the game area 11 shown in FIG. Windmill 23, winning opening 32 provided with illumination lamp, windmill 24, windmill 25, out mouth 3
4, and in addition to the start / non-start selection device 18 for starting the start of the symbol change, as another structure, a lower left winning opening 78 and a lower right winning opening 79 are provided. The start / non-start selection device 18 is disposed on the left side of the ordinary symbol display device 80 disposed in the center of the game area 11, and in a predetermined game state, the rotating member 36 is rotated in the counterclockwise direction (the (In one direction) to win a pachinko ball in the prize hole 41, but in a state other than the predetermined gaming state,
The pachinko ball is guided in the clockwise direction (second direction), and is discharged from the discharge port 42 to the game area 2 outside the device 18.

The third-type pachinko machine is called a “right-handed one”, and has a different structure from the fever-type first-type pachinko machine, that is, a normal symbol display device 80 as a symbol display device, an ordinary symbol display device. Central winning opening 81 for operation, central gate 82 for operating a normal symbol display device, ordinary electric accessory 83, right shoulder type 3 starting opening 84 and large winning opening 85
Are arranged in the game area 11 on the game board 2 shown in FIG. The ordinary symbol display device 80 disposed between the windmills 22 and 23 with the illumination lamps is configured by a CRT, an LCD, or the like that displays a symbol divided into three, left, middle, and right.
When there is a prize in the central winning opening 81 for operating the ordinary symbol display device, the central gate 82 for operating the ordinary symbol displaying device, and the winning opening 41 in the start / non-start selecting device 18, the symbol fluctuates and a predetermined time elapses. It is configured to stop later.

In this case, the stopped symbol is, for example, “7,
If the “7, 7” is a “so-called big hit”, the ordinary electric accessory 83 is opened for a predetermined time (about 6 seconds), and a prize is won in the “so-called V zone” provided in the ordinary electric accessory 83. Then, so-called rights arise. Then, if a winning is made in the right shoulder third type starting opening 84 during the right generation, the special winning opening 85 is provided for a predetermined time (about 10 seconds) or a predetermined number (10 ), And the payout of the pachinko balls corresponding to the number of the balls won in the special winning opening 85 is performed.

In the start-up / non-startup selection device 18, in a predetermined game state such as "occurrence of right", the pachinko ball is rotated by the rotating member 3 constituting the sorting member.
6, the player is guided in the counterclockwise direction (first direction) to win the prize hole 41 as a start start portion of the ordinary symbol display device 80, whereas in the case other than the predetermined gaming state, Since it is guided in the clockwise direction (second direction) by the rotating member 36 and is discharged from the discharge port 42 to the game area 2 outside the device 18, a symbol change or the like between a predetermined game state and a state other than the predetermined game state may occur. Start start or non-start / discharge is selected. Therefore, the game content of the pachinko machine 1 is diversified, and even if the game is continued for a long time, the player's interest can be strongly attracted to the pachinko game, and it is possible to continue to generate interest. However, the rotation direction of the rotating member 36 may be guided in a counterclockwise direction (first direction) or guided in a clockwise direction (second direction) in, for example, a “mode of probability variation”. You may be allowed to. In addition, when the start / non-start selection device 18 is in a predetermined game state, the pachinko ball is guided in the first direction by the rotating member 36 (distributing member), and the winning opening 41 is provided.
When the player wins the (prize ball portion) and starts the symbol variation or the accessory variation, in a case other than the predetermined gaming state, the player is guided in the second direction by the rotating member 36 to change the symbol variation or the accessory variation. Outlet 42 (discharge unit) without starting
It is needless to say that the configuration is not necessarily limited to the above-described configuration as long as the configuration can be discharged to the game area 11 outside the device 18.

[0091]

As described in detail above, according to the pachinko machine start / non-start selection device for changing the design of the pachinko machine, the pachinko ball is separated by the sorting member in the predetermined game state. While being guided in one direction and winning a start start portion such as a symbol change, when the game state is not a predetermined game state, the distribution member guides the player in the second direction and a game outside the device from the discharge section. Since the discharge is performed to the area, the start or non-start of the symbol change or the like is selected between the predetermined game state and the predetermined game state. for that reason,
The game contents of the pachinko machine are diversified, and even if the game is continued for a long time, the interest of the player is strongly attracted to the pachinko game, and it is possible to continue to generate interest.

Further, according to the start / non-start selection device for changing the design of the pachinko machine according to the second aspect, the pachinko ball enters the concave portion of the rotating member through the entrance of the guide member,
The driving unit rotates the rotating member in the first direction inside the guide member to guide the pachinko ball in the recess in the first direction, while the driving unit rotates the rotating member in the second direction. In this case, the pachinko ball that has entered the concave portion is
Guide in the direction. In the case of the predetermined game state, the pachinko ball is guided in the first direction and wins a start start portion such as a symbol change, whereas in the case other than the predetermined game state, the pachinko ball is in the first direction. And is discharged from the discharge unit to a game area outside the device. Therefore, starting or non-starting such as symbol fluctuation is selected between a predetermined game state and a state other than the predetermined game state. Is strongly attracted to pachinko games, and it is possible to continue to generate interest.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, there is provided a pachinko machine start / non-start selecting device for changing a symbol and the like, which is disposed on at least one of the left and right sides of the symbol display device, and
While the direction is located outside the left-right direction of the pachinko machine surface, the second direction is located on the center side of the pachinko machine surface, so that when the pachinko ball is sorted in the first direction,
While the winning start part such as symbol fluctuation is won, the second
When it is sorted in the direction, it is discharged from the discharging unit to the game area outside the device, and is rolled at the center side of the board surface. As a result, the pachinko balls discharged to the outside of the apparatus are more likely to win other prize holes arranged on the center side of the pachinko machine panel surface.

According to the pachinko machine of the fourth aspect, the control means drives and controls the driving means, so that in a predetermined game state, the pachinko ball is mainly guided in the first direction by the distribution member. In the case other than the predetermined game state, the pachinko ball is mainly guided in the second direction by the sorting member, while the starting portion such as the symbol change is won, and the pachinko ball is guided from the discharging portion. Since the game is discharged to the game area outside the device, the start or non-start of a symbol change or the like is selected between a predetermined game state and a state other than the predetermined game state. Therefore, the game content of the pachinko machine is diversified, and even if the game is continued for a long time, the interest of the player can be strongly attracted to the pachinko game, and it is possible to continuously generate interest.

According to the pachinko machine of the fifth aspect, the pachinko ball enters the concave portion of the rotating member via the entrance of the guiding member, and the driving means moves the rotating member in the first direction inside the guiding member. When the driving means rotates the rotating member in the second direction, the pachinko ball which has entered the recessed portion is guided by the second direction. Guide in the direction. Then, in the predetermined game state, the pachinko ball is guided mainly in the first direction and wins a start start portion such as a symbol change, whereas in other than the predetermined game state, It is mainly guided in a second direction different from the one direction, and is discharged from the discharge unit to a game area outside the device. Therefore, starting or non-starting such as symbol fluctuation is selected between a predetermined game state and a state other than the predetermined game state. Is strongly attracted to pachinko games, and it is possible to continue to generate interest.

According to the pachinko machine according to the sixth aspect, when the fluctuating symbol of the symbol display device provided in the game area stops in a predetermined mode after the fluctuating based on the winning in the starting winning opening, the player is notified. An advantageous special gaming state occurs,
Since the pachinko ball is guided mainly in the first direction to win a prize, a large number of prize balls are paid out, and the player can feel great joy.

Further, according to the pachinko machine according to the seventh aspect, in the bonus game state, the probability that the prize assisting means is activated, and the winning in the starting prize port increases, so that a so-called "big hit" occurs. And the pachinko ball is guided mainly in the first direction to win a prize, and the player's interest in the pachinko game is further increased while making the player feel the joy of winning. It will be possible to attract and continue to generate interest. On the other hand, in a state other than the privilege gaming state, the pachinko balls are mainly guided in the second direction and are discharged from the discharge unit to the game area outside the device, so that the pachinko balls discharged outside the device are It is possible for the player to fall and roll to attract the player's interest to the pachinko game, and to continue to generate interest.

According to the pachinko machine of the eighth aspect, in the case of probability fluctuation, when the probability of occurrence of the special game state increases, the player's expectation of the occurrence of the so-called "big hit" further increases, and Since the pachinko ball is guided mainly in the first direction to win a prize, the player's interest can be more strongly attracted to the pachinko game while the player feels the joy of winning, and can continue to generate interest. Becomes On the other hand, in a state other than the privilege gaming state, the pachinko ball is mainly guided in the second direction and is discharged from the discharging unit to a game area outside the device,
The pachinko ball discharged outside the device rolls and falls, attracting the player's interest to the pachinko game more strongly, and it is possible to continue to generate interest.

According to the pachinko machine according to the ninth aspect, when the bonus game state is entered, the fluctuating symbols stop in a shorter time than in a normal case, so that the next special game state is likely to occur, Since the pachinko ball is guided mainly in the first direction to win a prize, the player can feel the joy of winning, and at the same time, have a higher sense of expectation for obtaining a bonus game state such as a probability variation of the player. Can be maintained.

According to the pachinko machine according to the tenth aspect, when the pachinko balls are distributed in the first direction, the pachinko balls are awarded to a start start portion such as a symbol change, but are distributed in the second direction. When the pachinko ball is ejected to the game area outside the device from the ejection unit, the pachinko balls ejected to the game area outside the device can be easily placed in other winning ports located in the center of the pachinko machine panel. Become.

According to the pachinko machine according to the eleventh aspect, the start / non-start selection device for changing the design of the pachinko machine, etc., is provided below or above the symbol display device. Is often located at the center of the pachinko machine panel surface, if the start / non-start selection device for pachinko machine symbol variation is arranged below or above the symbol display device, the pachinko ball will move in the second direction. Is discharged from the discharge unit to the game area outside the device. As a result, the pachinko balls discharged out of the device roll down from the center upper side or the center lower side of the pachinko machine surface, making it easier to win other winning holes, and the game contents of the pachinko machine are diversified. Even if the game is continued for a long time, the interest of the player is strongly attracted to the pachinko game, and it is possible to keep the game interesting.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a front view showing an entire pachinko machine according to the present embodiment.

FIG. 2 is an enlarged front view showing a game area of the pachinko machine according to the embodiment.

FIG. 3A is an enlarged front view showing a schematic configuration of a start / non-start selection device for changing the design of the pachinko machine according to the embodiment, and FIG. -It is an enlarged front view of a non-start selection device.

FIG. 4 is a block diagram illustrating a system configuration of a control circuit unit of the pachinko machine according to the present embodiment.

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of a rotation pattern data table stored in a rotation pattern storage area of the pachinko machine according to the embodiment.

FIG. 6 is a main flowchart showing a control process such as a game process in a “time saving mode / probable change mode” by the control circuit unit of the pachinko machine according to the present embodiment.

FIG. 7 is a sub-flowchart showing a sub-process of a “starting port winning process” of the pachinko machine according to the present embodiment.

FIG. 8 is a sub-flowchart showing a sub-process of “big hit game process” of the pachinko machine according to the present embodiment.

FIG. 9 is a diagram corresponding to FIG. 1 of a pachinko machine according to another embodiment.

FIG. 10 is a diagram corresponding to FIG. 2 of a pachinko machine according to another embodiment.

[Explanation of symbols]

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachinko machine 2 ... Game board 15 ... Special symbol display device 16 ... Video display device 18, 19 ... Start / non-start selection device 18A, 19A ... Pachinko ball detection switch 20 ... first gate 21 ... second gate 26 ... first starting opening 27 ... winning opening 28 ... second starting opening 30 ... opening and closing door 31. ··· Winning assistance door 35 ··· Substrate unit 36 ··· Rotating member 38, 39 ··· Rib 40 ··· Gap 41 ··· Winning opening 42 ··· Exhaust opening 50 ··· Control circuit unit 51 · ··· CPU 52 ··· Memory 52A · · · Big hit counter 52B · · · Gate counter 52C · · · variable lottery counter 52D · · · pending counter 52E · · · parameter storage area 52F · · · rotation pattern storage area 61 · · · ··display Control circuit 71 ・ ・ ・ Rotation pattern data table 80 ・ ・ ・ Normal symbol display device 81 ・ ・ ・ Central winning opening for normal symbol display device operation 82 ・ ・ ・ Central gate for normal symbol display device operation 83 ・ ・ ・ Normal electric role Object 84 ・ ・ ・ Right shoulder 3rd class starting port 85 ・ ・ ・ Grand prize opening

Claims (11)

[Claims] 1. A starting operation for changing a symbol or a change of accessory for a pachinko machine provided in a game area on a pachinko machine board.
A non-start selection device, a sorting member for guiding the pachinko balls entering the device in at least a first direction or a second direction different from the first direction, and a pachinko ball when the pachinko balls are sorted in the first direction. A starting part for starting a symbol change or a character change by winning a ball, a discharge unit for discharging the pachinko ball to a game area outside the device when the pachinko ball is sorted in the second direction, and a pachinko ball. Driving means for driving the distribution member based on a game state so as to guide the distribution member in the first direction or the second direction. -Non-start selection device. 2. The starting / non-starting selecting device for changing a symbol or an accessory for a pachinko machine according to claim 1, wherein the distributing member includes a rotating member having at least one concave portion formed on an outer peripheral side. A guide member provided with an entrance portion for accommodating the pachinko ball in the recess while attaching the rotating member to the first direction or the second direction so as to be rotatable inside, and the driving means, When the rotating member rotates in the first direction, the pachinko ball that has entered the concave portion is moved to the first direction.
For the pachinko machine design variation or character variation, wherein when the rotating member rotates in the second direction, the pachinko ball in the recess is guided in the second direction. Start / non-start selection device. 3. A starting / non-starting selecting device for changing the design or changing the accessory of a pachinko machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the device is arranged on at least one of the left and right sides of the design display device. Wherein the first direction is located outside the left-right direction of the pachinko machine surface, while the second direction is located at the center side of the pachinko machine surface, Start / non-start selection device. 4. A pachinko machine provided with a game area on a pachinko machine board surface, a sorting member for guiding a pachinko ball entering the housing at least in a first direction or a second direction different from the first direction, and When the pachinko ball is distributed in the direction, a start-up start unit that wins the pachinko ball to start the symbol variation or the character variation, and when the pachinko ball is distributed in the second direction, the pachinko ball is played outside the device. A pachinko machine design variation or combination comprising: a discharge unit for discharging the pachinko ball to the area; and a driving unit that drives the distribution member based on a game state so as to guide the pachinko ball in the first direction or the second direction. A start / non-start selection device for changing an object is provided in the game area, and further, in a predetermined game state, the pachinko ball is mainly moved in the first direction. Control means for controlling the driving of the driving means so that the pachinko ball is guided mainly in the second direction in a state other than the predetermined game state. A pachinko machine characterized by the following. 5. The pachinko machine according to claim 4, wherein the distribution member comprises: a rotating member having at least one concave portion formed on an outer peripheral side; and rotating the rotating member in the first direction or the second direction. A guide member provided with an entrance portion for accommodating a pachinko ball in the recess, and the driving member rotating the rotating member in a first direction. The pachinko ball that entered the first
A pachinko machine that guides the pachinko ball in the recess in the second direction when the rotating member rotates in the second direction. 6. The pachinko machine according to claim 4, further comprising: a starting winning opening, and a symbol display device provided in a game area for displaying a variable symbol, based on a winning in the starting winning opening. In this way, a special game state advantageous to the player is generated by stopping the fluctuation symbol in a predetermined manner after the fluctuation, and in this special game state, the control means mainly guides the pachinko ball in the first direction. Driving the driving means so as to cause the pachinko ball to be mainly guided in the second direction in a state other than the predetermined game state. Machine. 7. The pachinko machine according to claim 6, further comprising: an auxiliary winning opening; and a prize assisting device operable to increase a winning rate of the starting winning opening based on winning of the auxiliary winning opening. Generating an advantageous privilege game state different from the special game state with a predetermined probability to the player, and in the case of the privilege game state, the control means controls the pachinko ball to mainly guide the pachinko ball in the first direction. A pachinko machine wherein a drive unit is drive-controlled, and the drive unit is driven and controlled so as to mainly guide the pachinko balls in the second direction in a state other than the privilege game state. 8. The pachinko machine according to claim 7, wherein the bonus game state includes a game state in which the probability of occurrence of the special game state occurs at a higher probability than a normal probability. Machine. 9. The pachinko machine according to claim 7, wherein in the bonus game state, the fluctuating symbol stops in a shorter time than in a normal case. 10. The pachinko machine according to any one of claims 3 to 9, wherein the start / non-start selection device for changing the design of the pachinko machine or the change of the accessory is provided on the left and right sides of the design display device. Wherein the first direction is located outside the left-right direction of the pachinko machine panel surface, while the second direction is located on the center side of the pachinko machine panel surface. Machine. 11. The pachinko machine according to any one of claims 3 to 9, wherein the starting / non-starting selecting device for changing the design of the pachinko machine or changing the accessory is provided below the symbol display device. A pachinko machine characterized by being disposed above.