JP2001120751A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To make a game more amusing and thrilling to stir up a player' s excitement by mixing different playing methods of the existing different kinds of machines and increase gains for a player by increasing the number of balls to launch according to each specific playing condition. SOLUTION: In the preset second type of state, when the repetition of displacement actions by the second type of variable prize winning means is completed, a tool of this invention is set to the first type of state wherein the first type of starting conditions can be met and the more times the displacement actions are repeated, the higher the probability changes for the result of the first type of displayed game turning out to be a jackpot. When the displacement actions are done by the second type of variable prize winning means 240, a launch control means 550 changes the upper limit of the number of balls to launch to 130-200 per minute, which is larger than usual. In addition, when an open-and-close actions of the first type of variable prize winning means 150 are done, the launch control means 550 changes the upper limit of the number of balls to launch to the maximum of 200 per minute, which is larger than usual.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to a game machine that provides a special value advantageous to a player when a predetermined condition is satisfied in a game in which a ball is shot on a game board, and an upper limit of the number of shot balls per unit time. The present invention relates to a gaming machine whose value can be changed and which can supply and discharge balls in accordance with a change in the upper limit of the number of shot balls. Here, the gaming machine mainly refers to a pachinko machine.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there are various types of pachinko machines, such as a first-type pachinko machine called a fever machine and a second-type pachinko machine called a wing, which can enjoy different game methods. .

[0003] In a fever machine, which is a first-class pachinko machine, when a ball wins in a start winning port established on a game board, various symbols are scroll-displayed on a variable display device such as a liquid crystal screen. If the combination of the symbols after the scroll is stopped corresponds to a big hit, a special prize (so-called fever) is generated, and the large winning opening is repeatedly opened and closed up to a predetermined number of times.

[0004] In a wing of the second kind of pachinko machine, when a ball wins in the starting winning prize, a movable piece called a wing of the main role is opened, and a predetermined number of balls such as ten are used as the main role. The movable piece closes when the ball is taken into the object. In addition, when the ball taken in between the opening and closing of the movable piece further wins a winning opening called a V zone provided inside the main role,
The movable piece is opened again up to a predetermined maximum number of times.

[0005] In the conventional pachinko machine, generally, the greater the number of shooting balls per unit time, the more the gambling of a player can be stimulated. However, due to legal regulations, it can be reduced to one minute (unit time). The maximum number of balls that can be fired was set at 100. Therefore, most game machines are usually configured almost uniformly by each manufacturer so that up to 100 balls can be fired per minute (unit time).

[0006] By the way, as mentioned above, the meaning that the maximum number of balls that can be fired in one minute (unit time) is 100 means that the number of balls that can be fired in one minute and one minute is always uniformly controlled within a minute and minute. This does not mean that, for example, it is only necessary to keep the average within 100 minutes per minute over the elapse of a predetermined time.

If such an interpretation is possible, as a more specific example, in a one hour game, up to 100 pieces per minute for 20 minutes, up to 150 pieces per minute for 10 minutes, If the maximum is 180 pieces per minute and the maximum is 20 pieces per minute for 10 minutes, the maximum is 100 pieces per minute per hour, so it can be considered that the permission is granted.

[0008]

However, in the above-mentioned conventional pachinko machines, the first-type gaming machine and the second-type gaming machine are each provided with various devices for enhancing interest in the category to which the own model belongs. Therefore, there is a problem that the game method is inevitably categorized for each model, and the game content becomes rut and lacks freshness.

In particular, in the fever machine, the result of the scroll display is set to be a big hit, that is, the occurrence of a special prize is set by software control so as to be rare in probability. Therefore, even if the scroll display is often caused by the skill of the player, the player does not end up with a big hit and is often discouraged. there were.

[0010] Conventionally, on the basis of the unambiguous interpretation of the laws and regulations relating to the ball launch, almost all pachinko machines have a maximum number of balls that can be launched per minute (unit time) of 100.
It was configured to be up to pieces. For this reason, the ball launching operation mainly performed by the player is monotonous and does not change, and may not be interesting.

Further, during the game, for example, when the movable piece of the main role in the wing is opened or closed, or when the prize in the fever machine is used, the larger the number of shot balls per minute, the more balls. Various game states, such as a scene where players can be awarded intensively, can appear. Therefore, in many cases, the fact that the number of shot balls per unit time is uniform is rather undesirable for a player.

Here, based on the legal interpretation that the average number of fired balls per unit time should be within 100 per minute during the elapse of a predetermined time, the number of fired balls per unit time is determined. Can be adjusted, the supply of balls, such as a ball launching device that can smoothly respond to this change in the number of launching balls, and a new ball payout device that pays out a large amount of prize balls in a shorter time than ever before In addition, it is necessary to improve the discharge processing.

The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned problems of the prior art, and is intended to improve the playability by integrating the conventional game methods between different models, thereby improving the thrill of the player. It is an object of the present invention to provide an amusement machine capable of generating excitement sufficiently, and having more advantageous situations appearing in accordance with the skill and effort of the player.

Further, according to the present invention, it is possible to increase the profit for the player by increasing the number of shot balls in accordance with the specific individual game state, and to enhance the interest in the entire game. It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine that can perform stable supply and discharge processing of balls in accordance with a change in the number of shot balls per unit time.

[0015]

Means for Solving the Problems The gist of the present invention for achieving the above-mentioned object lies in the following inventions. [1] When a predetermined condition is satisfied in a game in which a ball is fired on a game board (11), an upper limit value of the number of fired balls per unit time is set in a gaming machine (10) which gives a special value advantageous to a player. A game machine (1) capable of changing the number of balls to be supplied and discharged in accordance with a change in the upper limit value of the number of shot balls.
0), the second type variable winning means (240)
Seed game execution means (520) and first kind variable display means (1
30), first-class game execution means (510), game state control means (540), and firing control means (550)
Wherein the second type variable winning means (240) comprises:
A winning opening that can be opened and closed between a normal closed state where it is difficult to win the ball and an open state where the ball can easily win, and a winning probability that is provided in a part of the winning area in the winning opening and is higher than other winning areas. And a special prize area (244) in which the second type variable prize area (244) is set when the second type start condition is satisfied during the game. ) Is continuously or intermittently made into the open state until a predetermined closing condition is satisfied, and during the displacement operation,
On the condition that at least one ball wins in the special prize area (244), the displacement operation is repeatedly executed up to a predetermined maximum number of continuous times, and the first type variable display means (1
30) includes a screen capable of displaying a first-class display game using various symbols or images, and the first-class game execution means (5).
10) is when the first type start condition is satisfied during the game,
The first type variable display means (130) executes the first type display game, and when the result of the first type display game corresponds to the big hit display, gives the first type special value to the player; The game state control means (540) sets any one of the second type start condition and the first type start condition to a state that can be selectively satisfied during the game. A second type state in which the second type start condition can be satisfied is initially set, and in the second type state, the second type variable winning means (240) with the maximum continuation number as an upper limit;
When the displacing operation is completed, the first type starting condition is set such that the first type starting condition can be satisfied. In accordance with the number of times the displacing operation is repeated,
In the seed state, the probability that the result of the first type display game will be a big hit is fluctuated at a high level, and the firing control means (550) executes the firing per unit time during the displacement operation of the second type variable winning means (240). A gaming machine (10) wherein the upper limit of the number of balls is changed to a value higher than usual.

[2] When a predetermined condition is satisfied in a game in which a ball is fired on the game board (11), the number of fired balls per unit time is reduced in the gaming machine (10) which gives a special value advantageous to the player. A gaming machine (10) capable of changing an upper limit value and capable of supplying and discharging balls in accordance with a change in the upper limit value of the number of shot balls, wherein the second type variable winning means (24
0), the second type game execution means (520), the first type variable display means (130), and the first type game execution means (510)
, A game state control means (540), and a firing control means (550). The second type variable winning means (240) has a normal closed state where it is difficult to win a ball and a ball winning. And a special prize area (244) provided in a part of the prize area in the prize area and having a lower probability of prize than other prize areas. When the second type start condition is satisfied during the game, the second type game execution means (520) continuously or intermittently switches the second type variable winning means (240) until a predetermined closing condition is satisfied. And performing a predetermined maximum number of times of performing the displacement operation on condition that at least one ball wins in the special prize area (244) during the displacement operation. The first type variable display means (130) is repeatedly executed to the upper limit. Has a screen capable of displaying a first-class display game using various symbols or images, and the first-class game execution means (510) executes the first-class game when the first-class start condition is satisfied during the game. If the type 1 display game is executed by the type 1 variable display means (130) and the result of the type 1 display game corresponds to a jackpot display, a type 1 special value is given to the player, The state control means (540) sets any one of the second type start condition and the first type start condition to a state that can be selectively satisfied during the game. Initially, a second type state in which the second type start condition can be satisfied is set, and when a predetermined time has elapsed in the second type state, the first type state in which the first type start condition can be satisfied is set. And the second type variable winning means (240) within the predetermined time. Depending on the total number of times the displacement operation is repeated, the sum is large enough the first type display game in the first type state results varying high probability of big hit, the firing control unit (550)
The gaming machine (10), wherein during the displacement operation of the second type variable winning means (240), the upper limit of the number of shot balls per unit time is changed to a value higher than usual.

[3] The second type variable winning means (240)
, A plurality of the special prize areas (244) are provided, and the launch control means (550) is provided with the second type variable prize means (240) caused by a sphere winning in each of the special prize areas (244). The upper limit value of the number of shot balls per unit time is changed to a value higher than usual and different from each other according to the type of the special winning area (244) during the displacement operation [1]. Or the gaming machine (10) according to [2].

[4] A first-type variable winning means (150) is provided on the gaming board (11), and the first-type variable winning means (150) can open and close a large winning opening extending in the left-right direction. Movable plate (151).
1) is normally maintained in the closed state, and the movable plate (151)
Is repeatedly opened and closed a predetermined number of times to obtain the first type special value, and the firing control means (550) performs the firing per unit time during the opening / closing operation of the first type variable winning means (150). A gaming machine (10) according to [1], [2] or [3], wherein the upper limit of the number of balls is changed to a value higher than usual.

[5] The launch control means (550) includes an upper limit value of the number of shot balls per unit time during the displacement operation of the second kind variable winning means (240), and the first kind variable winning means ( The gaming machine (1) according to [4], wherein the upper limit value of the number of shot balls per unit time during the opening / closing operation of (150) is set to different values from each other.
0).

[6] The launch control means (550) limits the average of the upper limit of the number of launch spheres per unit time within a predetermined time within a predetermined regulation value. 2], [3], [4] or [5].

[7] The gaming state control means (540)
Is characterized by returning to the second type state when the first type special value has achieved all of its maximum continuation steps in the first type state [1], [2], [3]. ],
A gaming machine (10) according to [4], [5] or [6].

[8] The gaming state control means (540)
Returns to the second type state when a predetermined time has elapsed in the first type state, or when the first type special value has achieved all of its maximum continuation processes [1] ], [2], [3], [4], [5] or [6].

[9] On the game board (11), a second-class start winning port (22) and a first-class start winning port (21) are provided so that the respective winning ports can be opened and closed. Is established based on a ball winning in the second type start winning opening (22), and the first type starting condition is based on a ball winning in the first type starting winning opening (21). The gaming state control means (540) forms the second type state by opening the second type starting winning port (22) and closing the first type starting winning port (21). Open the first kind start winning opening (21) and open the second kind starting winning opening (2).
By closing 2), the first type state is formed, [1], [2], [3], [4], [5],
A gaming machine (10) according to [6], [7] or [8].

[10] The second kind variable winning means (24
No. 0) has a pair of movable pieces (241) rotatably supported on each other, and is switched between the open state and the closed state by opening and closing each movable piece (241). [1], [2], [3], [4], [5],
The gaming machine described in [6], [7], [8] or [9] (1
0).

[11] The second kind variable winning means (24
0), the second condition variable winning means (24
0) is established when a predetermined number of balls have been won after opening or when a predetermined time has elapsed. [1], [2], [3], [4], [5], [6],
A gaming machine (10) according to [7], [8], [9] or [10].

[12] The first type variable display means (13
0) has a plurality of display sections each capable of displaying various symbols, and is formed by arranging each display section in a matrix of a plurality of rows horizontally and a plurality of rows vertically, and passing through each of the display sections by the same number. The case where the symbols stopped on the line are all the same is set as the jackpot display [1],
[2], [3], [4], [5], [6], [7],
A gaming machine (10) according to [8], [9], [10] or [11].

[13] The second type variable winning means (24
[1], [2], [3], [4], [5], wherein the first variable display means (130) and the first type variable display means (130) are integrated into one. , [6],
A gaming machine (10) according to [7], [8], [9], [10], [11] or [12].

[14] A game state notifying means (545) for discriminatingly notifying the player of which of the second type state and the first type state the player is currently in is provided. [1], [2], [3], [4], [5],
[6], [7], [8], [9], [10], [1]
A gaming machine (10) according to [1], [12] or [13].

[15] A ball launching device (70) capable of launching a ball at a predetermined interval on a game board (11), and the ball launching device (70) is a hammer member (75) for launching and launching a ball.
A rotary solenoid (71) for driving the hammer member (75), a pulse oscillator (72) for outputting a pulse signal of a predetermined frequency, and a pulse signal received from the pulse oscillator (72). An output amplifier (73) for intermittently supplying power to the rotary solenoid (71) according to a pulse width during a predetermined period of time, and the pulse oscillator (72) based on a command from the firing control means.
And a frequency adjuster (72a) capable of arbitrarily adjusting a predetermined period of the pulse signal output by the controller to adjust the number of launch spheres per unit time corresponding to the predetermined frequency. [1], [2], [3], [4],
[5], [6], [7], [8], [9], [10],
A gaming machine (10) according to [11], [12], [13] or [14].

[16] A ball payout device (600) which counts the number of balls corresponding to each of the various winnings and pays out the balls to the player according to the various winnings of the balls on the game board (11), The ball dispensing device (600) includes a gear (61) having a concave portion (610a) on the outer periphery of which balls are fitted one by one.
0) is rotatably disposed facing the ball passage (671), and the ball supplied from above into the ball passage (671) and falling by its own weight engages with the concave portion (610a). It is set so as to fall with the rotation of the gear (610), and by controlling the rotation of the gear (610), a predetermined number of balls are discharged from the lower part in the ball passage (671). [1], [2], [3], [4], and a plurality of ball payout units (601).
[5], [6], [7], [8], [9], [10],
[11], [12], [13], [14] or [1
5] The gaming machine according to the item [10].

[17] Each of the ball payout units (60) to be activated during the game in accordance with the number of shot balls per unit time
The number of 1) is set to be adjustable.
6] The gaming machine according to the item [10].

[18] A ball discharge device (90) for collecting fired balls inside the gaming machine, counting the discharged balls, and discharging the counted balls to the game store side, wherein the ball discharged device (90) A plurality of alignment rails (93) that flow down in a state where they are aligned in a row, and a detection that is provided corresponding to the end side of each alignment rail (93) and detects a ball that flows down for each alignment rail (93). A sensor (94), [1], [2], [3], [4],
[5], [6], [7], [8], [9], [10],
[11], [12], [13], [14], [15],
The gaming machine (10) according to [16] or [17].

The present invention operates as follows. The game state control means (540) initializes the game state to a second type state where the second type start condition can be satisfied and the first type start condition cannot be satisfied. By this, feathers (second kind) at first
Becomes a state in which a game corresponding to is executable.

The second kind variable winning means (240) for producing the second kind state can change the winning opening between a closed state where it is difficult to win the ball and an open state where it is easy to win the ball. A special winning area (244) is provided therein. The special winning area (244) has a lower probability of winning a ball compared to other winning areas in the same winning opening due to, for example, its size and arrangement.

For example, the second type variable winning means (240)
A pair of movable pieces (241) rotatably supported respectively.
If each movable piece (241) is opened and closed to switch between the open state and the closed state, the game board (11) )
It is in such a form that balls moving down are picked up by each movable piece (241), and the balls can be guided to the second kind variable winning means (240) with a considerably high winning probability.

The second-type game execution means (520) normally keeps the second-type variable winning means (240) in the closed state. However, if the second-type start condition is successfully satisfied in the second-type state,
Until a predetermined closing condition is satisfied, the second-type variable winning means (240) is continuously or intermittently moved to the open state. Here, the closing condition is, for example, a predetermined number (10 or the like) after opening the second type variable winning means (240).
Is established by winning a ball or by elapse of a predetermined time.

When at least one of the balls that have won the second type variable winning means (240) wins in the special winning area (244) while the second type variable winning means (240) is in the open state, The two-type game execution means (520) is configured to repeatedly execute the displacement operation of the second-type variable winning means (240) with a predetermined maximum continuous number as an upper limit.

The game state control means (540)
In the seed state, when the displacement operation of the second kind variable winning means (240) with the maximum number of continuations as an upper limit ends, the first kind state in which the first kind start condition can be satisfied is set and the displacement is set. In accordance with the number of times the operation is actually repeated, the greater the number, the higher the probability that the result of the type 1 display game will be a big hit in the type 1 state described below.

In the first type state, when the first type start condition is satisfied, the first type game execution means (510) displays a so-called fever machine (first type) on the screen of the first type variable display means (130). Is executed. Here, the first type display game may have various contents using various images or designs.

For example, the first type variable display means (13
0), a display unit capable of displaying various images or symbols is arranged in a matrix, and the symbols are scroll-displayed for each display unit, and after the display is stopped, the same number of the display units are passed vertically, horizontally, and diagonally. And the same symbol is 3 on any of the lines
If the big hits are displayed as the hits, the content will be similar to a slot machine as in the past, and it will be easy for the player to adjust.

If the result of the first-class display game is a predetermined jackpot display, the first-class game execution means (510)
Provides a first-class special value that is advantageous to the player. Here, the first type special value can be in various forms such as a so-called probability variation and a time saving mode. For example, a large winning opening extending in the left-right direction of the first type variable winning means (150) is set to a predetermined number of times. By repeatedly opening and closing as an upper limit, it is possible to clearly and easily give a winning opportunity with a relatively higher probability than usual.

The probability that the result of the first type display game will be a big hit display is set higher as the number of times the displacement operation of the second type variable winning means (240) in the last second type state is repeated is increased. . For example, if the number of times the displacement operation has been repeated is the maximum number of times of continuous movement, the first
The probability that the result of the seed display game will be a jackpot is 1/100.
If the maximum number of continuations is −1 or 2, the probability is 1/200, and if the maximum number of times is -3 or less, the probability is 300.
And so on.

As described above, since each game conventionally divided into the first type and the second type can be executed on one gaming machine (10), the thrill and excitement of the player can be sufficiently elicited. It is possible to provide interesting game contents. Also, since the execution order of various games is regulated, the first type and the second type are restricted.
The kind of game is repeated at a predetermined cycle, and it is possible to provide the player with a variety of game contents over a long period of time.

Furthermore, as described above, the probability that the result of the first type display game is a big hit display is large as the number of times the displacement operation of the second type variable winning means (240) is repeated in the previous second type state. The higher the setting, the closer the relationship between different types of games is created, and the more thrilling and exciting the game content becomes. In particular, since the possibility of the first type special value being given in the first type state increases in accordance with the skill and effort of the player in the second type state, it is possible to sufficiently satisfy the ambition of the player. .

At the end of the first type state, when the gaming state control means (540) has achieved all the maximum continuation steps of the first type special value in the first type state, What is necessary is just to return to a 2nd kind state. Alternatively, the first type state may be returned to the second type state when a predetermined time has elapsed or when the first type special value has achieved all of its maximum continuation steps.

As another example, when a predetermined time elapses in the second type state, the first type state is established in which the first type start condition can be satisfied, and the second type variable state is set within the predetermined time. According to the total value of the number of times the displacement operation of the winning means (240) is repeated, the larger the total value is, the higher the probability that the result of the first type display game is a big hit in the first type game is changed. But it is interesting.

Further, a second-type starting winning opening (22) and a first-type starting winning opening (21), each of which can be opened and closed, may be provided. Here, the type 2 starting condition is based on the fact that the ball has won the type 2 starting winning opening (22), and the type 1 starting condition is that the ball has won the type 1 starting winning opening (21). It shall be established based on each.

Under these conditions, the game state control means (54
0) opens the second kind start winning opening (22) and closes the first kind start winning opening (21) to form the second kind state. By opening the first-class start winning port (21) and closing the second-class start winning port (22), the first-class state is formed. By opening and closing the starting winning opening itself in this way, if the establishment of each starting condition is limited, the winning of the ball does not end without any effort and the player does not feel uncomfortable.

The second kind variable winning means (240)
And the first type variable display means (130) are integrated into a single accessory, the number of parts can be reduced, the cost can be reduced, and the novelty can be improved by one accessory. Playability can be produced. In addition, since it can be configured compactly, it is possible to improve the mountability on the game board (11) in a limited space.

Further, a game state informing means (545)
Accordingly, if the player is notified of the current state of the second type state and the first type state in a distinguishable manner, the player can easily confirm the type of the game state. . Here, for example, the variable display means (130, 330)
May be displayed on the screen in characters or the like, or may be notified by voice.

In each game state as described above, the firing control means (550) executes control for changing the upper limit of the number of fired balls per unit time as follows. First, the second
In the seed state, the firing control means (550) changes the upper limit value of the number of fired balls per unit time to a value higher than the normal time during the displacement operation of the second type variable winning means (240).

Thus, the second type variable winning means (2
Since the winning rate of the ball during the displacement operation of 40) increases,
During the displacement operation, even a beginner of the game can easily win a ball in the special winning area (244). Accordingly, the possibility that the displacement operation is repeated up to the maximum number of times is naturally increased, so that the profit of the player can be increased.

Here, said second kind variable winning means (240)
If there is no limit to the number of winning balls during the displacement operation, the profit of the player increases accordingly, and if there is a limit, the time required to complete the maximum number of times of the displacement operation is reduced. Therefore, it is preferable that the player can play the game speedily within a limited time, and that the amusement store side increases the operating rate of the gaming machine (10).

Further, for example, the second type variable winning means (2
40), a plurality of the special prize areas (244) are provided, and under the control of the launch control means (550), during the displacement operation due to the prize of a ball into each of the special prize areas (244), In addition to simply increasing the upper limit of the number of shot balls, the special prize area (244)
It is interesting to change the values to different values according to the type of.

Next, also in the first type state, the firing control means (550) causes the first type special value of the first type special value.
During the opening / closing operation of the seed variable winning means (150), the upper limit value of the number of shot balls per unit time may be changed to a value higher than usual. Thereby, the winning rate during the occurrence of the first type special value can be significantly increased.

The opening / closing operation of the first-type variable winning means (150) is repeated up to a predetermined number of times. Here, if the number of winning balls is not limited, the profit of the player increases accordingly. On the other hand, when there is a limit, the time until the end of the first type special value is shortened, the player can quickly play the game within a limited time, and the game processing time is shortened. On the other hand, the operating rate of the gaming machine (10) can be increased for the gaming store.

Further, the firing control means (550) controls the upper limit value of the number of firing balls per unit time during the displacement operation of the second-type variable winning means (240), and
If the upper limit value of the number of shot balls per unit time during the opening / closing operation of the variable seed prize means (150) is set to a value different from each other, it is possible to further enhance interest in ball shooting.

Further, if the average value of the upper limit of the number of shot balls per unit time within a predetermined time is limited to within a predetermined regulation value by the launch control means (550), such a regulation value can be controlled by the current laws and regulations. By adjusting to the maximum number of launch balls, it is possible to operate in the interpretation of this regulation.

The ball launching device (70) capable of coping with the above-mentioned gaming machine (10) includes a rotary solenoid (71) for driving a hammer member (75) and a pulse oscillator for outputting a pulse signal of a predetermined frequency. (72) and an output amplifier (7) that receives a pulse signal from the pulse oscillator (72) and intermittently supplies power to the rotary solenoid (71) for a fixed time according to the pulse width of the pulse signal during a predetermined period.
3) and a frequency adjuster (72a) for arbitrarily adjusting a predetermined period of a pulse signal output from the pulse oscillator (72).

According to such a ball launching device (70),
An output amplifier (73) for receiving a pulse signal sent from the pulse oscillator (72) is provided with a rotary solenoid (71) for intermittently driving a hammer member (75) for a predetermined time in accordance with a pulse width of a predetermined period of the pulse signal. ). Therefore,
By adjusting the predetermined period of the pulse signal output from the pulse oscillator (72) arbitrarily by the frequency adjuster (72a), the number of shot balls which the hammer member (75) hits a ball per minute can be easily and quickly adjusted. can do.

The operation of the hammer member (75) by the rotary solenoid (71) is performed electrically without the intervention of a gear (610) mechanism or the like, so that the controllability is good. 100 per minute, depending on
The number of shot spheres can be accurately and easily adjusted to as many as 200 or 200. Also, there is no noise of gears or the like meshing, and the sense of quality can be enhanced quietly.

Further, if a plurality of ball payout units (601) are used as the ball payout device (600) corresponding to the gaming machine (10), the number of fired balls per unit time can be increased by the control of the fire control means. Can be fully supported.

Here, the ball dispensing unit (601) is continuously rotated according to the weight of the ball until the ball dispensing number approaches the command value, so that the ball (610) is continuously discharged in order to continuously discharge the ball. When the number of payouts approaches the command value, the rotation of the gear (610) is switched to intermittent rotation in which minute angle rotation and stop corresponding to one recess (610a) of the gear (610) are alternately repeated. When the number of balls reaches the command value, the intermittent rotation of the gear (610) is stopped and balls with the number of balls according to the command value are paid out, so that the ball can be paid out at a higher speed. .

If the number of each ball payout unit (601) to be activated during the game is set to be adjustable according to the number of shot balls per unit time by the firing control means, only when the number of shot balls is large, All ball payout units (601)
Or by operating only one ball payout unit (601) when the number of shot balls is small, the running cost can be reduced.

Further, all the balls hit on the game board (11) are intensively counted by the ball discharge device (90) and then discharged to a collecting gutter or the like on the game island side. A plurality of alignment rails (93) that flow down the ball discharge device (90) in a state where the introduced balls are aligned in a line.
And a detection sensor (94) provided corresponding to the end of each of the alignment rails (93) and detecting a ball flowing down for each rail. Are sent to the terminal side in a state of being aligned in a row.

A plurality of balls are counted at a time by a plurality of detection sensors (94) provided correspondingly to the end of each alignment rail (93). Since a large number of balls can be counted in a short time by the plurality of detection sensors (94) in this manner, a large number of balls are placed on the game board (11) in accordance with an increase in the number of shot balls by the ball firing device (70). Even if the ball is hit, it does not hinder the counting of winning balls and out balls, and the player can play the game smoothly.

[0067]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. 1 to 28 show a gaming machine 10 according to a first embodiment of the present invention. The gaming machine 10 is a pachinko machine that generates a special value advantageous to a player when predetermined conditions are satisfied in a game in which a ball is hit on the gaming board 11. The gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to realize a gaming state of two types of so-called fever machines (first type) and feathers (second type) by one unit.

As shown in FIG. 1, a rotary operation type handle 12 is provided at the lower right end on the front of the body of the gaming machine 10. By rotating the handle 12 by an angle corresponding to the launching force of the ball, the ball launching device 7 described below is rotated.
0 is driven so that balls are launched one by one onto the game board 11.

The lent balls and prize balls to be used for the game are stored in the upper plate 13 provided on the front of the machine. In addition, a lower plate 14 is provided below the upper plate 13 for receiving a ball overflowing from the upper plate 13 when a large amount of balls are paid out with the first type special value. The lower plate 14 is provided with a ball release lever 14a for dropping a ball into a ball box (not shown) installed below the lower plate 14.

The front surface of the game board 11 is covered with a glass door forming a space for moving the ball between the game board 11 and the game board 11. At the outer edge of the game board 11, a guide rail 11a for sending a ball hit by a rotation operation of the handle 12 to a position vertically above the game board 11 is provided.

At the approximate center of the game board 11, a first kind variable display means 130 and a second kind variable winning means 240 are arranged as one integrated main accessory. More specifically, the second-type variable winning means 240 has a pair of movable pieces 241 and 241 which are disposed to be separated from each other in the left and right directions, and the second piece is provided immediately below each movable piece 241. One type of variable display means 130 is provided.

Immediately below the first type variable display means 130, a reserved ball display means 30 is integrally provided. Below the reserved ball display means 30, a first kind start winning opening 21 and a second kind start winning opening 22 are arranged vertically. Below the various start winning ports 21 and 22, a first-type variable winning means 150 is provided so as to be openable and closable.

In addition, on the game board 11, a number of obstacles for changing the falling speed or direction of the hit ball, and various accessories such as a windmill 15 and a tulip 16 are provided in place. I have. At the bottom of the game board 11, there is provided an out port 17 for collecting a ball that has not won.

A display lamp 18 is provided above the game board 11 for displaying various game states and the like to increase the fun of the game. In addition, on the back side of the game board 11, a game management device 400 (FIG.
Reference). The game management device 400 will be described later in detail.

As shown in FIG. 5, the gaming machine 10 is set so that the ball is directly supplied by the supply gutter 1 arranged above the gaming machine island. That is, the chute member 2 is attached to a predetermined position of the supply gutter 1, and the chute member 2 and the ball dispensing device 600 of each gaming machine 10 are connected by the bellows member 3 or the meandering pipe member 4 which is a pipe-shaped member. It is connected.

As described above, the conventional ball storage tank is not provided above the gaming machine 10, and the ball is directly supplied to the direct ball dispensing device 600. Thereby, as in the conventional case, after the balls once aligned by the chute member 2 from the supply gutter 1 are stored in the ball storage tank in a discrete state, the balls are aligned again and sent to the ball discharging device. Save the trouble twice,
It is also possible to efficiently cope with a large amount of prize ball payouts according to the increase or decrease in the number of shot balls by the ball shooting device 70.

As shown in FIG. 5, the ball dispensing device 600
It is connected to a pipe member 6 such as a bellows via a collecting gutter 5. The pipe member 6 is a member that sends out the balls counted by the ball discharging device 600 to the upper plate 13. Pipe member 6
Is set to an inner diameter such that a large amount of balls can flow down at one time.
Is connected to the winning ball payout exit 13a.

An overflow detection sensor 7 is provided in the middle of the pipe member 6. The overflow detection sensor 7 detects a state in which the ball paid out from the ball payout device 600 is full in the upper plate 13 and, at that time, sends a quantitative detection signal to the prize ball management means of the game management device 400 described later. Then, the payout of the ball by the ball payout device 600 is temporarily stopped through the award ball management means. The ball dispensing device 6
00 will be described later in detail.

On the back side of the game board 11, there is provided a ball collecting case 8 for collecting all the balls entered into the various winning ports and the out ports 17, and the downstream end of the ball collecting case 8 is It is connected so as to communicate with the ball discharge device 90.
The details of the ball discharge device 90 will be described later.

As shown in FIG. 5 and FIG.
A ball supply device 80 for quickly supplying the ball taken in from the upper plate 13 to the launching ball standby position is disposed beside the. The ball supply device 80 includes a ball supply passage 82 mounted on a base plate 81, and a firing point rail 83 for waiting one by one the balls sent out from the terminal end of the passage 82. Note that the lower end of the firing point rail 83 is a firing ball standby position.

The upstream end of the ball supply passage 82 is connected to communicate with a collecting gutter 13 c extending from the ball inlet 13 b of the upper plate 13. Also, the launch point rail 83 is a game board 1
2 so as to be continuous with the guide rail 11a on the upper side. With such a ball supply device 80, it is possible to quickly and accurately supply the balls one by one to the launch ball standby position according to the increase or decrease in the number of launch balls by the ball launch device 70.

FIGS. 6 to 11 show details of the ball launching device 70. FIG. As shown in FIG. 6, the ball launching device 70 swings the hammer member 75 at a predetermined speed by the rotary solenoid 71 inside the case body 70a to hammer the ball at the launch standby position (the lower end of the launch point rail 83). It strikes at the tip of the member 75 and strikes along the guide rail 11a.

As shown in FIGS. 8 to 10, the rotary solenoid 71 includes a yoke 71a also serving as a case, a coil 71b concentrically sandwiched between the yokes 71a, a rotor 71c and a shaft 71d disposed at the center thereof. And the rotor 7
And a bearing 71e for holding 1c and the like.

The holder 75a for holding the mallet member 75
The shaft 71d is integrally rotatably fixed to the shaft 71d. The holder 75a is held in the starting position _{A 0} by a spring 75f. When the coil 71b is energized, a magnetic circuit α is formed as shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, and a magnetomotive force is generated.

The rotor 71c and the shaft 71d are
1b, the rotational force F is given by the magnetomotive force and the stable point D
It rotates in the direction of ₀ (minimum reluctance) and stops at a position balanced with the load. When the coil 71b is de-energized, the holder 75 is pressed by the urging force of the spring 75f.
a is returned to the starting position A ₀ , whereby the hammer 75
Is set to launch a ball.

As shown in FIG. 7, in addition to the rotary solenoid 71, a pulse oscillator 72, a frequency adjuster 72a, and a pulse width adjuster are provided inside a case 70a (see FIG. 6) of the ball launching device 70. A current adjuster 74 including a power supply switch 74a and an output amplifier 73b is provided therein.

The pulse oscillator 72 is a device for outputting a pulse signal of a predetermined frequency to the output amplifier 73. The frequency adjuster 72a is a device that can arbitrarily adjust the length of the predetermined period T of the pulse signal output from the pulse oscillator 72 (see FIG. 11). The pulse width adjuster 72b is a device that can arbitrarily adjust the pulse width of the pulse signal output from the pulse oscillator 72 during a predetermined period T, for example, as widths a to c shown in FIG. . The pulse oscillator 72, the frequency adjuster 72a, and the pulse width adjuster 72
Since the configuration of b is general, the description is omitted.

The output amplifier 73 is connected to the pulse oscillator 72
This is a device that receives a pulse signal from the controller and intermittently supplies power to the rotary solenoid 71 for a fixed time according to the pulse widths a to c arbitrarily adjusted during a predetermined period T of the pulse signal. The current adjuster 74 is a device that can adjust the output of the output amplifier 73 to adjust the emission intensity of the mallet member 75 driven by the rotary solenoid 71. This current regulator 74
Has a power switch 74a. Note that the configurations of the output amplifier 73 and the current regulator 74 are also general, and thus description thereof is omitted.

The current adjuster 74 turns on / off the power supply by the power switch 74a and adjusts the output of the output amplifier 73. The volume (variable resistance machine) of the current regulator 74 is controlled by a handle 12 provided on the game board 11 side.
Are provided integrally. By operating the handle 12,
When the power switch 74a is turned on and the amount of rotation of the handle 12 is changed, the firing intensity (speed) of the ball to be launched is increased.
Can be adjusted freely.

That is, when the rotation angle of the handle 12 is small, the output of the output amplifier 73 is small, and the launching strength of the hit ball is small. On the other hand, handle 1
When the rotation angle of 2 is large, the output of the output amplifier 73 increases, and the launching strength of the hit ball increases.

FIGS. 12 to 17 show the details of the ball payout device 600. FIG. The ball dispensing device 600 is capable of accurately and rapidly dispensing a arbitrarily instructed quantity of balls, and as shown in FIG.
1 are juxtaposed. In the present embodiment, the number of ball payout units 601 is two. However, three or more ball payout units 601 may be arranged in parallel to cope with a further increase in the number of shot balls. Hereinafter, one ball payout unit 601 will be described as a representative.

As shown in FIG. 13, the ball payout unit 60
Reference numeral 1 denotes a sprocket (gear) 610, a ratchet wheel 620, and a main stopper 6 provided in the main body frame 602.
30, sub-stopper 640, main solenoid 650
And a ball guide 67 mounted so as to vertically penetrate one side of the body frame 602 with the sub solenoid 660.
0, and detection sensors 681, 682, 683 provided in the main body frame 602 or the ball guide 670.

The sprocket 610 has one sphere on its outer periphery.
In this embodiment, ten concave portions 610a to be fitted are formed. The sprocket 610 is attached to a pivot 611 that is supported substantially horizontally on the main body frame 602 and is rotatable. The sprocket 610 is arranged so that its outer periphery faces a ball passage 671 formed in a ball guide 670. I have.

The ball guide 670 has a ball passage 671 through which a ball passes. Ball passage 671
The sprocket 610 is arranged so that its outer circumference is located along the inner wall of the recess 6.
The sprocket 610 is set so as to always fall with the rotation of the sprocket 610 by engaging with the sprocket 10a.

As shown in FIGS. 13 and 15, the ratchet wheel 620 has a concave portion 61 of the sprocket 610 on its outer periphery.
0a, and is fixed to the sprocket 610 so as not to interfere with the ball guide 670 by an output shaft 621 that can be connected to the pivot 611 fixed to the sprocket 610 so as to be able to transmit power. Have been. The ratchet wheel 620 rotates integrally with the sprocket 610.

[0096] The ratchet wheel 620 has a plurality of small holes 620b formed on the outer peripheral portion thereof corresponding to the teeth 620a, and the detection light of the detection sensor 681 passes through the small holes 620b. The phase relationship between the ratchet wheel 620 and the sprocket 610 is such that when a main stopper 630, which will be described later, is engaged with the ratchet wheel 620, the peaks (recess 610a and recess 610a) of the sprocket 610 are shown in FIG. Are set on the left and right sides.

As shown in FIG. 13, the main stopper 6
30 is swingably attached to a stopper shaft 631 parallel to the pivot 611 of the sprocket 610, and its tip 63
0a is engaged with the ratchet wheel 620 from below, and is urged by the spring 632 wound around the stopper shaft 631 to the side (counterclockwise) that engages the ratchet wheel 620.

The sub-stopper 640 has a distal end 640a engaged with the outer periphery of the ratchet wheel 620. The base end of the sub-stopper 640 is swingably connected to the main stopper 630 by a stopper shaft 631, but is wound around the stopper shaft 631. The main stopper 6 is actuated by the biasing force of the turned spring 641.
It is pressed against the bottom of the base 30 and swings in conjunction with the main stopper 630 unless an external force greater than this urging force is applied.

The tip 640a of the sub stopper 640 is
As long as the main stopper 630 is interlocked with the ratchet wheel 620 when the main stopper 630 swings clockwise and disengages from the ratchet wheel 620,
0 is engaged diagonally to the upper left. The exact engagement position here is determined by the sub-stopper 6 after the main stopper 630 is disengaged from the ratchet wheel 620.
Until the engagement of the sprocket 610 with the ratchet wheel 620, the sprocket 610 has an angle corresponding to half of the recess 610a.
And the position allowing the ratchet wheel 620 to rotate.

The main solenoid 650 has its output shaft 6
Reference numeral 50a is attached to the base end of the main stopper 630, and when energized, the output shaft 650a operates in a direction to sink, and swings the main stopper 630 clockwise. If the main solenoid 650 is not driven, the main stopper 630 is
The main solenoid 650 and the spring 632 are pivoted counterclockwise due to the urging force of No. 2 to return to the engaged position.
Constitutes a main drive means.

The sub solenoid 660 applies an external force greater than the urging force of the spring 641 to the sub stopper 640 via the lever 661 to swing the sub stopper 640 counterclockwise regardless of the swing state of the main stopper 630. Then, the engagement with the ratchet wheel 620 is released.

That is, as shown in FIG. 16, an elongated hole 640b is formed at the tip end of the sub-stopper 640, and is pulled by the output shaft 660a of the sub-solenoid 660 so that the lever shaft 6
Claw 66 at the end of lever 661 that swings around 62
1a is engaged with the elongated hole 640b, and when the sub solenoid 660 is driven and the lever 661 swings clockwise, the sub stopper 640 is pushed by the claw 661a and swings counterclockwise. Has become.

The lever 661 is urged counterclockwise by a spring 663. When the drive of the sub solenoid 660 is released, the lever 661 returns to a position where the sub stopper 640 is not swung by this urging force. It has become. The sub solenoid 660 and the lever 661 constitute a sub drive unit.

The detection sensor 681 is connected to the ratchet wheel 620
This is an optical sensor that emits detection light to a position where the small hole 620b passes through, and detects rotation of the sprocket 610 by one concave portion 610a. The detection sensor 682 detects that the ball in the ball passage 671
It is an optical sensor that emits detection light at a position immediately after it is fitted into the 0 concave portion 610a, and is for detecting the supply state of the sphere.

The detection sensor 683 is an optical sensor that emits detection light to a position immediately after the ball comes off the concave portion 610a of the sprocket 610 in the ball passage 671, and detects the payout (the number of balls) of the ball. It is. The lower end of the ball guide 670 of each ball payout unit 601 is connected to a pipe member 6 for discharging a prize ball through the collecting gutter 5 shown in FIG.
It is connected to the. The lower end of the pipe member 6 is connected to the winning ball payout opening 13 a of the upper plate 13.

The ball payout device 600 is controlled by the prize ball management means of the game management device 400 described later. The prize ball managing means receives a payout command from the outside or a detection result of the detection sensor 683 or the like, and as described later, FIG.
Based on the flowchart shown in FIG.
It controls the operation of 50 or the sub-solenoid 660.

FIGS. 18 and 19 show the details of the ball discharging device 90. FIG. The ball discharge device 90 includes an intake stage 91,
Introducing path 92 with the end connected to this taking stage 91
, The alignment rails 93, 93... Arranged in four rows in the inside of the introduction path 92, the detection sensors 94 respectively provided at the end sides of the alignment rails 93, and the introduction path 9.
And a dispensing stage 95 connected to the second end.

A rocking body 96 is provided corresponding to each alignment rail 93. The oscillating body 96 has a cylindrical outer peripheral surface, and is arranged so as to oscillate at a position where the oscillating body 96 comes into contact with a second or more upper layer sphere among the spheres that have flowed in the respective alignment rails 93. , Eccentrically mounted on a horizontal shaft 97 provided above the introduction path 92 so as to be rotatable. A weight 98 is attached to the side of the oscillating body 96 that is eccentric opposite to the horizontal axis 97 so that the center of gravity is significantly shifted to this side.

The first-type starting winning opening 21 shown in FIG. 1 is generally called a starting chucker, and the winning opening is provided so as to be openable and closable by an opening / closing plate (not shown) at the upper end of the opening. I have. The fact that a ball wins in the first type start winning opening 21 is defined as a first type start condition described later.

[0110] As shown in FIG.
Is a first-class start winning detection switch 2 for detecting a ball winning.
1a is provided inside. The first-class start winning detection switch 21a is set to output a first-class start winning signal to the game management device 400 when the first-class start winning switch 21a is turned ON upon detecting a winning ball. The first-type start winning detection switch 21a may be constituted by various sensors such as an optical sensor, a proximity sensor, and a magnetic sensor.

The second-type start winning port 22 has the same configuration as the first-type start winning port 21 described above. Here, the fact that the ball wins the second kind start winning opening 22 is defined as the second kind start condition described later.

During the game, only one of the first-type start condition and the second-type start condition is set to a state that can be selectively satisfied. That is, various start winning openings 21 and
Control is performed such that only one of the 22 is opened and the other two are closed.

Here, the state in which the type 1 start condition can be satisfied is the type 1 state in which the fever machine (type 1) can play a game, and the state in which the type 2 start condition can be satisfied is the blade object. A second type state in which a (second type) game is possible. Note that, as will be described later, the second type state is initially set.

As shown in FIG. 20, the first type variable display means 1
30 is provided with a screen capable of displaying various images or designs,
The screen is configured by arranging the individual display units 131 in a matrix composed of a plurality of rows and columns. More specifically, a total of nine display units 131 are arranged in a matrix of three columns and three rows.

The first type variable display means 130 is specifically constituted by a color liquid crystal display. However,
The first type variable display means 130 is not limited to this, and may be configured using a fluorescent display tube, a cathode ray tube (CRT), or the like, as well as a monochrome liquid crystal display.

In the first type variable display means 130, the first type
Each time a ball wins in the seed starting winning opening 21, each display unit 131
After the symbols are changed so as to be switched every time, a first type display game in which an arbitrary symbol is stopped one by one is executed. The order in which the display operation starts or ends in each display unit 131 is as follows.
For example, the order of the center, left, right, etc. may be set in advance for each row. In addition, numbers, characters, symbols, symbols, and the like are prepared in advance as images or designs.

As a result of the first type display game, a case where all three symbols are identical on any line passing on each of the display portions 131 arranged vertically, horizontally, and diagonally is a big hit. It is specified to be displayed. The state in which the symbols stopped on the other two display units 131 except for one display unit 131 on any one of the lines before the jackpot display is determined corresponds to the reach display.

When the result of the first type display game is finally determined to be the big hit display through the reach display, the first type special value that the first type variable winning means 150 described later repeatedly opens and closes up to a predetermined number of times is displayed. appear. It should be noted that, as a result of the first type display game, when the game is not finally determined to be the big hit display, all the game corresponds to the loss display.

[0119] As shown in FIG.
Displays the number of pending executions of the first-class display game that are not executed when a ball wins in the first-class start winning opening 21 during the first-class display game or the occurrence of the first-class special value. It is. The reserved ball display means 30 is provided with a game management device 40 described later.
Based on the signal from 0, the setting is made so as to display the number of suspensions stored in the game management device 400.

The holding ball display means 30 has four holding lamps 3
, And unexecuted type 1 display games can be held up to four times. That is, control is performed so that the number of the holding lamps 31 corresponding to the number of holdings is turned on. When the held first type display game is executed, the number of executions is subtracted from the number of reservations, updated and stored in the game management device 400, and the number of times is newly displayed on the reserved ball display means 30.

As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the first type variable winning means 150 is generally called a large winning opening (attacker), and can open and close a large winning opening extending in the left-right direction. It has a movable plate 151. The movable plate 151 is
It is driven to open and close by a solenoid 152, but is normally kept closed.

The first-type variable winning means 150, when a big hit is displayed in the first-type display game, the game management device 40
Based on the signal from 0, it is controlled to give the first type special value. Here, the first-class special value is the movable plate 15
1 is open for a predetermined time (for example, 29 seconds), and then closed and closed for a short time (for example, 2 to 3 seconds) in a state where the opening and closing operation is repeatedly performed up to a predetermined number of rounds (for example, 16 times). .

As shown in FIG. 2, the first-class variable winning means 1
A winning detection switch 153 for detecting a winning ball is provided inside 50. This winning detection switch 15
At the time when a predetermined number (for example, 10) of winning balls are counted by the winning counter 154 in each round based on the signal from the third, the movable plate 151 is opened before a predetermined time elapses. Even if there is, it is controlled to close once.

Also, a V winning opening 155 is provided inside the first type variable winning means 150, and winning in the V winning opening 155 in each round is determined by the continuation conditions for shifting to the next round. Has become. The winning of the ball in the V winning opening 155 is detected by the V winning detection switch 156. In addition, the maximum continuation process of the type 1 special value is the movable plate 1
The opening and closing of 51 reaches 16 rounds.

As shown in FIGS. 1 and 20, the second type variable winning means 240 has a winning opening which can be opened and closed between a normal closed state where it is difficult to win a ball and an open state where it is easy to win a ball. Consisting of
A pair of movable pieces 241 and 241 are rotatably supported via pivots 242 on both sides of the winning opening of the second-type variable winning means 240.

Each movable piece 241 is normally maintained in a closed state extending upward so as to be close to each other by a solenoid 243. However, when the solenoid 243 is excited, the movable pieces 241 are opened in an open state extending to the left and right in synchronization to easily win a prize. It becomes a state. When each of the movable pieces 241 is in the closed state, the ball may not be formed at all.

A special prize area 244 having a lower prize probability than other prize areas is formed in a part of the prize area in the prize port of the second type variable prize means 240. The special prize area 244 includes three special prize areas 244.
a, 244b and 244c.

[0128] As shown in FIG.
Winning detection switches 245a to 245c for detecting the winning balls are provided inside a to 244c. Based on the signals from the respective winning detection switches 245a to 245c, the balls that have won the special winning areas 244a to 244c among the balls that have won the second-type variable winning means 240 are set to be counted by the winning counter 246. Have been.

As shown in FIG. 2, the solenoid 243 is connected to a game management device 400 which will be described later, and is driven based on a command from the game management device 400. Specifically, when the second type start condition is satisfied, a displacement operation in which the second type variable winning means 240 is continuously opened until a predetermined closing condition is satisfied is executed, and during the displacement operation, The special prize area 244 (each of the special prize areas 244a to 244)
Any of c may be used. ), The displacement operation is repeatedly executed with a predetermined maximum continuous number of times (for example, 16 times) as an upper limit, provided that at least one ball wins.

Here, the closing condition that the second-type variable winning means 240 is temporarily closed means that a predetermined number (for example, 10) of balls have been won after the second-type variable winning means 240 is opened, or a predetermined time ( (For example, 10 seconds). In addition, the second kind variable winning means 240
May be set to be in an open state intermittently, not continuously, until a predetermined closing condition is satisfied, and the displacement operation may be performed.

As shown in FIG. 2, the game management device 400
The centralized management of the entire operation of the gaming machine 10 includes a microcomputer including a control unit (CPU) 410, a ROM 420, a RAM 430, and the like. Game management device 40
Reference numeral 0 denotes a unit, which is attached to the inside of the machine such as the back side of the game board 11.

The controller 410 functionally includes a first type game execution means 510, a second type game execution means 520, a game state control means 540, and a firing control means 550. In addition, the game management device 400 sends a signal from the output unit 440 to a hall management computer 705 (see FIG. 4) that centrally controls the operation and operation of various devices in the game hall via a local information communication network (LAN). Is also connected.

The first type game execution means 510 executes the first type display game on the first type variable display means 130 when the first type start condition is satisfied during the game, and executes the first type display. When the result of the game corresponds to the jackpot display, this is a means for giving a first-class special value to the player.

When the second-type starting condition is satisfied during the game, the second-type game executing means 520 continuously opens the second-type variable winning means 240 until a predetermined closing condition is satisfied. A means for executing a displacement operation, and repeatedly executing the displacement operation up to a predetermined maximum number of continuous times on condition that at least one ball wins in the special prize area 244 during the displacement operation.

The game state control means 540 sets any one of the first type start condition and the second type start condition to a state in which the condition can be selectively satisfied during the game. And means for initializing a second type state in which the second type start condition can be satisfied.

The firing control means 550 changes the upper limit value of the number of firing balls per unit time to a higher value than usual during the displacement operation of the second kind variable winning means 240, and sets the first kind variable Even during the opening / closing operation of the prize means 150 (during the occurrence of the first type special value), control is performed to change the upper limit value of the number of shot balls per unit time to a value higher than usual.

Although not shown, the control section 410 also includes functions such as award ball management means. Here, the prize ball management means manages the number of prize balls to be paid out, and transmits one pulse for ten prize balls to the hole management computer 705 via the payout circuit 450 described below, The management computer 705 instructs the ball payout device 600 to pay out balls.

Further, a payout circuit 450 is connected to the control section 410, and an external information output terminal 460 is connected to the payout circuit 450. The payout circuit 450 is a circuit part that controls the ball payout device 600 that pays out prize balls. More specifically, based on the information on the number of winning balls sent from the control unit 410, control is performed to pay out a specified number of winning balls into the upper plate 13. The external information output terminal 460 is connected to the prize ball payout number (prize ball 10
This is a terminal for transmitting a ball lending signal, a door opening detection signal, and the like to the hall management computer 705 (see FIG. 4).

The ROM 4 of the game management device 400
Reference numeral 20 denotes game control program data for controlling various game states, display control program data relating to display contents of various variable display means 130, a lighting pattern of a display lamp 18 for producing a prize for various public works, and a speaker. Fixed data such as a sound generation pattern is stored. The RAM 430 temporarily stores prize data related to a game including signals from various prize ports.

More specifically, as shown in FIG. 3, the first type game execution means 510 includes a lottery execution means 511, a right reservation means 512, a first type display control means 513, and a first type special value. It has an application means 514.

The lottery executing means 511 executes a random lottery using a random number when the first type starting condition is satisfied, that is, when the ball wins in the first type starting winning opening 21. This is for generating a type 1 symbol random number. Here the first
The seed symbol random number is a factor that determines whether or not a big hit is displayed in the first type display game.

The signal relating to the first type symbol random number output from the lottery executing means 511 is temporarily stored in the RAM 430 and then input to the first type display control means 513 and the first type special value giving means 514. The symbol random number tables 1 to 4 (FIG. 21) used by the lottery executing means 511
And each of the symbol random number tables 1-4
In each case, the probability of the first-type symbol random number corresponding to a hit is set in advance as appropriate. This will be described later.

When a ball wins in the first-class start winning opening 21, the right-reserving unit 512 determines whether the first-class display game or the first-class special value is being given or not. When the game is being executed, the control for temporarily suspending the execution of a new type 1 display game based on the type 1 random number randomly selected by the lottery execution means 511 is performed.

Here, the first-type symbol random numbers reserved, that is, the number of the right to execute the first-type display game, are displayed on the reserved ball display means 30 up to a maximum of four each under the control of the right retaining means 512. Is done. Specifically, the number of suspended execution rights (first-type symbol random numbers) is indicated by the reserved sphere display means 3.
It is displayed by the lighting number of the holding lamp 31 at 0.

The first type display control means 513 changes such that various symbols are exchanged on the respective display portions 131 of the first type variable display means 130 when a ball wins in the first type start winning opening 21. This is for executing a first type display game that is stopped later. More specifically, the first type display control means 5
No. 13 executes the first-class display game based on the first-class symbol random numbers (the lottery result of the lottery executing means 511) once stored in the RAM 430.

[0146] The display contents in the first type display game include a big hit display in which three symbols are aligned on any one of the lines according to the first type symbol random numbers, and various combinations corresponding to other loss displays. It is programmed in advance so that the symbols are stopped and displayed. The combination pattern of the stop symbols is registered in advance in the display control program data stored in the ROM 420.

When the result of the first type display game is a big hit display, more specifically, when the first symbol random number is a big hit,
The control for generating the special special value is executed. Here, the first type special value means that the movable plate 151 of the first type variable winning means 150 repeatedly opens and closes up to 16 rounds (a predetermined number of times).

The first type special value providing means 514 is set so as to continue opening and closing the movable plate 51 to the next round on condition that a V winning signal from the V winning detection switch 156 is received for each round. ing. In addition, the first type special value giving means 514 includes a solenoid circuit for driving the solenoid 152 of the first type variable winning means 150 according to a game control program.

More specifically, as shown in FIG. 3, the second type game execution means 520 includes an initial displacement operation execution means 52.
1 and a displacement operation continuation means 522. The initial displacement operation execution means 521 determines that the second type start condition is satisfied.
That is, when a ball wins in the second kind start winning opening 22,
Based on a signal from the second-type winning detection switch 22a, an initial displacement operation is performed in which each movable piece 241 of the second-type variable winning means 240 is continuously opened until a closing condition is satisfied. .

The initial displacement operation executing means 521 includes a solenoid circuit for driving the solenoid 243 of the second kind variable winning means 240. It should be noted that the closing condition may be determined only when the first displacement operation is performed, for example, when a relatively short period of 2 seconds elapses from the opening of the second type variable winning means 240.

During the displacement operation of the second-type variable prize means 240, the displacement operation continuation means 522 outputs the special prize area 244.
It is determined whether or not at least one ball has won, based on a signal from the win detection switch 245. If a win is made here, the displacement operation of the second type variable winning means 240 is performed for a predetermined maximum number of times (for example, 16 times). Times) as the upper limit.

Similarly to the initial displacement operation execution means 521, the displacement operation continuation means 522 also has the second type variable winning means 24.
A solenoid circuit for driving the zero solenoid 243 is included. In the displacement operation after the first displacement operation, as a closing condition, when a predetermined number (for example, 10) of balls have won after opening the second type variable winning means 240,
Alternatively, when a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds) elapses, the second-type variable winning means 240 is controlled to open and close so as to close again.

More specifically, as shown in FIG. 3, the game state control means 540 includes an initial setting means 541, a first type selection means 542, a probability change means 544, and a game state notification means 545. I have.

The initial setting means 541 changes the game state on the game board 11 to a second state in which the second type start condition can be satisfied.
This is a means for initial setting to the seed state. The initial setting means 541 forms the second type state by opening the second type start winning opening 22 and closing the first type start winning opening 21.

In the first type state, when all the first type special values have been achieved up to 16 rounds, which is the maximum continuation process, in the first type state, the initial setting means 541 returns from the first type state based on this. The original second type state is set. In the first type state, if all the first type special values cannot be achieved up to 16 rounds, which is the maximum continuation process, the first type state is maintained.

In the second type state, when the repetition of the displacement operation of the second type variable winning means 240 with the maximum continuation number as an upper limit is completed,
Based on this, the second type state is set to the first type state in which the first type start condition can be satisfied.

When the repetition of the displacement operation of the second type variable winning means 240 with the maximum number of continuations as the upper limit in the second type state is completed, the probability changing means 544 actually repeats the displacement operation. According to the number of times, the larger the number of times, the higher the probability that the result of the first type display game will be a big hit in the first type game.

The probability changing means 544 changes the symbol random number tables 1 to 4 (FIG. 21) used by the lottery executing means 511 to change the probability that the result of the first type display game will be a big hit. Based on the command from the probability varying means 544, the lottery executing means 511 determines that the symbol random number has been executed when the repetition of the displacement operation of the second-type variable winning means 240 has been performed up to the maximum number of times, 16 times. The lottery using Table 1 (probability 1/100) is set to be executed.

Similarly, when the displacement operation of the second type variable winning means 240 is repeated 13 to 15 times, the symbol random number table 2 (probability 1/200) is selected, and the displacement operation is performed 10 to 12 times. If the displacement operation has been repeated less than 10 times, the symbol random number table 3 (probability 1/420) is selected. It is set as follows.

The game state notifying means 545 is a means for discriminatingly notifying the player which of the second type state and the first type state is currently in the game. It is set so that it is displayed in one corner on the screen of the one-variable display means 130 by characters, and is also appropriately notified by sound.

More specifically, as shown in FIG. 3, the launch control means 550 controls the upper limit of the number of launch balls per unit time during a normal game.
51, a second kind launch control means 552 for changing the upper limit of the number of fired balls to a value higher than usual during the displacement operation of the second kind variable winning means 240, and an opening / closing operation of the first kind variable winning means 150 ( A first-class launch control means 553 for changing the upper limit of the number of launch balls to a value higher than the normal value during the first-class special value).

The normal firing control means 551 is the first and second
In a normal game in the seed state, a normal drive signal is output to the frequency adjuster 72a of the ball firing device 70, and the length of the cycle of the pulse signal output from the pulse oscillator 72 is set to 100 shot balls per minute. The first cycle T1 corresponding to
See).

When the displacement operation of the second kind variable winning means 240 is executed in the second kind state, the second kind launch control means 552 causes the frequency adjuster 72a of the ball launching device 70 to increase the number of shot balls. Outputs a signal to the pulse oscillator 7
2 sets the length of the period of the pulse signal output from 130 to
The setting is changed to a cycle (not shown) corresponding to the number of 180 launch balls.

Here, during the displacement operation of the second type variable prize means 240 due to the prize of the ball in each of the special prize areas 244a to 244c, the second type prize control section 552 performs the respective special prize area 244a. ~ 244c depending on the type
Change the upper limit of the number of firing balls to a different value.

Specifically, for example, when a ball enters the special winning area 244a at the center in FIG. 20, during the displacement operation of the second-type variable winning means 240 based on this, the upper limit value of the number of shot balls is set to, for example, The setting is changed to 180 per minute. When a ball enters the special winning area 244b at the right end, the upper limit value of the number of shot balls is changed to, for example, 160 per minute during the displacement operation of the second-type variable winning means 240 based on the ball. When a ball enters the special winning area 244c at the left end, the upper limit of the number of shot balls is changed to, for example, 130 per minute during the displacement operation of the second-type variable winning means 240 based on the ball.

Since the first displacement operation caused by the winning of the ball into the second kind starting winning opening 22 is not caused by the winning of the ball into each of the special winning areas 244a to 244c, the first displacement operation is performed. During the displacement operation, the upper limit value of the number of shot balls may be set to a value such as 200 per minute. In addition,
The normal firing control means 551 executes control for returning the upper limit value of the number of fired balls to the normal value of 100 per minute when the continuation of the displacement operation of the second type variable winning means 240 ends.

When the opening / closing operation (the first special value) of the first kind variable winning means 150 is executed in the first kind state, the first kind launch control means 553 adjusts the frequency of the ball launching device 70. The pulse number increase signal is output to the device 72a, and the period of the pulse signal output from the pulse oscillator 72 is set to a period T2 corresponding to the maximum number of fired balls of 200 per minute.
(See FIG. 11). Here the first
When the special special value ends, the normal firing control means 5
Reference numeral 51 denotes the number of shot balls fired by the ball shooting device 70 at a normal one minute
Control to return to 00 is also performed.

In this embodiment, the upper limit of the number of shot balls per unit time during the displacement operation of the second type variable prize means 240 and the first type variable prize means 150 which is the first type special value. Although the upper limit value of the number of shot balls per unit time during the opening / closing operation is set to different values from each other, for example, both may be set to the same value in the range of 150 to 200 per minute.

The firing control means 550 calculates the average value of the upper limit of the number of shooting balls per unit time within a predetermined time (for example, 10 hours) by a predetermined regulation value (10 minutes per minute).
(0). In order to execute such control, for example, the number of fired balls in normal time during the last fixed time (for example, one hour) is appropriately changed to a value such that the average value of the number of fired balls within a predetermined time falls within the regulation value. It is good to

FIG. 4 is a system configuration diagram of game management means including the gaming machine 10. As shown in FIG. Such game management means is LON
(Local Operating Network:
It is built as a decentralized network applying Esharon® technology.

In the game island, a plurality of stand controllers 700 as repeaters are installed.
, The gaming machine 10 and the game ball lending means 701 are connected. Table controller 700, the corresponding gaming machine 1
It detects, monitors, and controls various operations such as 0 and transmission and reception of signals.

Various information is directly input to the stand controller 700 from the output unit 440 of the gaming machine 10 (see FIG. 2). Each controller 700 is connected to an island controller 702 also serving as a gateway via a HALL-BUS. The island controller 702 temporarily accumulates and stores each data of the gaming machine 10 and the like, which are the equipment in the corresponding gaming island 1.

The island controller 702 is connected to a LAN, and a hole management terminal 703, an information display terminal 704, a hole management computer 705, and the like are connected to the LAN. A display (CRT), a printer, a modem, an audio output unit, and the like are further connected to these various units.

Next, the operation of the gaming machine 10 will be described. FIG.
2, a flowchart shown in FIG. 23 shows an outline of the entire game in the gaming machine 10. In addition, the player, FIG.
The player rotates the handle 12 to launch a ball on the game board 11 to play a game.

First, in the flowchart of FIG. 22, the gaming state is initially set by the gaming state control means 540 to a second type state in which the second type starting condition can be satisfied and the first type starting condition cannot be satisfied. (S10).

That is, the initial setting means 541 of the game state control means 540 opens the second kind start winning opening 22,
The second type state is formed by closing the first type start winning opening 21. By this, the first thing (the second
Only the game corresponding to (seed) can be executed (S1).
1).

If the second type start condition is successfully satisfied during the game in the second type state (Y in S12), the second type game execution means 520 sets the movable pieces 241 of the second type variable winning means 240 to each other.
Is continuously opened until the closing condition is satisfied, and the displacement operation is started (S13).

If at least one ball wins in the special prize area 244 during the displacement operation of the second type variable prize means 240, the displacement operation of the second type variable prize means 240 is a predetermined maximum number of times of 16 It is repeated up to the round. On the other hand, if the game continues up to 16 rounds, or if the ball does not win in the special winning area 244 during each displacement operation (round), the second-type variable winning means 24
The displacement operation of 0 (repetition) ends (Y in S14).

Then, the first type selecting means 542 allows the first type condition to be satisfied from the second type state up to now.
Set to seed state. At this time, the probability varying unit 544 determines how many times the displacement operation of the second type variable winning unit 240 has been actually repeated.
In the next type 1 game, the probability that the result of the type 1 display game will be a big hit is changed highly (S15). Details of this probability variation will be described later.

The first kind selecting means 542 of the game state control means 540 forms the first kind state by opening the first kind starting winning opening 21 and closing the second kind starting winning opening 22. (S20). Thereby, this time, only the game corresponding to the fever machine (first type) can be executed (S21).

If the first type start condition is successfully satisfied during the game in the first type state, the first type game execution means 510 sets the first type
The fever machine (first
A first type display game corresponding to (type) is executed. When the result of the first type display game is a jackpot display (S2
In 2) (Y), the first-class game execution means 510 gives the first-class special value advantageous to the player (S23).

That is, the movable plate 151 of the first-type variable winning means 150 repeatedly opens and closes up to a predetermined number of times, up to 16 rounds. Here, V winning opening 15 for each round
If the ball does not win in the V winning opening 155 on condition that the ball wins in No. 5, the grant of the first-class special value ends at that time.

When the first type special value has been provided up to the 16th round, which is the maximum continuation process (Y in S24), the game state is controlled by the game state control means 540 so that the original second type start condition is satisfied. A second type state is established again, which can be satisfied and the first type start condition cannot be satisfied (S10). When the type 1 special value does not continue until the 16th round, the type 1 state is maintained as before (S2).
1).

The flowchart of FIG. 24 shows details of the game processing in the second type state. In such processing,
The ball launched on the game board 11 is the second kind start winning opening 21
(Y in S211), the number of times of opening / closing (the number of continuations of the displacement operation) of the second-type variable winning means 240 is first initialized to 0 by the displacement operation continuation means 522 (S21).
2).

Then, the pair of movable pieces 241 and 241 of the second-type variable winning means 240 are opened from the normal closed state to the open state (S213). That is, first, a drive signal is output from the initial displacement operation executing means 521 to the second type variable winning means 240. Then, the solenoid 243 of the second-type variable winning means 240 is driven, and the pair of movable pieces 241 and 241 are driven.
41 is opened.

At this time, the displacement operation continuation means 522
Whether or not at least one ball has won in the special winning area 244 of the second type variable winning means 240 is determined based on a winning signal from the winning detection switch 245 (S21).
4). Here, the special prize area 244 (each special prize area 24)
If a ball has been won (any of 4a to 244c) (Y in S214), a continuation flag for repeatedly executing the displacement operation of the second type variable winning means 240 is set (S215).

While the second-type variable winning means 240 is open, it is also determined whether or not a predetermined number of 10 balls have been won for the entire winning opening of the second-type variable winning means 240. (S216). If ten prizes have been won (Y in S216), the solenoid 243 is driven based on a signal from the second type game execution means 520, and the pair of movable pieces 241 and 241 are closed (S218).

If ten balls have not been won (N in S216), it is determined whether or not a timeout of 10 seconds has occurred (S217). Here, also in the case of a timeout (Y in S217), the second-type variable winning means 240 is closed (S218). If no time-out has occurred (N in S217), the process returns to the determination of whether or not ten prizes have been won.

When the second type variable prize means 240 is closed, the continuation flag is set (S219), that is, when the second type variable prize means 240 is opened last time, a ball wins in the special prize area 244. If so, the displacement operation continuation means 522 repeatedly executes the displacement operation of the second type variable winning means 240 up to the maximum number of times of 16 (N in S220, S221 to S221).

That is, the second kind variable winning means 240
Is repeated up to 16 times, which is the maximum number of times (Y in S220), the second type state ends and the first type state is set. Also, when a ball cannot be won in the special winning area 244 in each round (N in S214, N in S220), the second type state is ended and set to the first type state.

The flowcharts of FIGS. 25 and 26 correspond to the first
The game process in the seed state is shown. First, in the flowchart of FIG. 25, when the ball hit on the game board 11 successfully wins the first-type starting winning opening 21 (S111).
Y), the lottery execution means 51 of the first type game execution means 510
1 executes a lottery using a random number (S112).

Here, the lottery executing means 511 executes the lottery using the symbol random number tables 1 to 4 in FIG. 21 selected based on the command from the probability changing means 544. More specifically, when the displacement operation of the second-type variable winning means 240 has been performed up to the maximum continuous number of 16 times in the second-type state, the symbol random number table 1 is selected and a big hit is displayed. The probability is 1/100.

Similarly, when the displacement operation of the second type variable winning means 240 is repeated 13 to 15 times, the probability that the symbol random number table 2 is selected and the big hit is displayed is 2
It becomes 1/00. When the displacement operation is repeated 10 to 12 times, the probability that the symbol random number table 3 is selected and the jackpot is displayed becomes 1/300. Furthermore, when the displacement operation is repeated less than ten times, the probability that the symbol random number table 4 is selected and the jackpot is displayed becomes 1/420.

When a random number lottery is performed by the lottery execution means 511, the random
It is determined whether or not the first type symbol random number (synonymous with the reserved ball) stored in 430 is less than the limit number 4 that can be displayed on the reserved ball display means 30 (S113).

If the limit is less than four (S113)
Y), a first-type symbol random number, which is the result of the lottery, is newly stored up to four times (S114). At this time, the storage number of the type 1 symbol random numbers, that is, the number of times the type 1 display game execution right is held is the holding lamp 31 of the holding ball display means 30.
Is added and displayed (S115).

On the other hand, even if the random number lottery is performed in a state where the first-type symbol random numbers are stored up to the maximum number of four (N in S113), the first-type symbol random numbers are not newly stored.
The right to execute the first type display game is abandoned (S117).
Thereafter, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out based on the winning in the first-type start winning opening 21 including the case where the execution right of the first-type display game is discarded (S116).

Next, in the flowchart shown in FIG. 26, if the type 1 display game is not being performed or the type 1 special value is not being given (N in S121), the execution right of the type 1 display game is reserved. Is determined (S12).
2). Here, when the execution right is reserved (S122
Y), the first symbol random number corresponding to the execution right is stored in the RAM 4
One is read from S30 (S123). At this time, when one of the holding lamps 31 of the holding ball display means 30 is turned off, the subtraction display is performed (S124).

A first type display game is started on the screen of the first type variable display means 130 based on a command from the first type display control means 513 in accordance with the first symbol random number (S12).
5). When the first symbol random number is a jackpot (S1
26, Y), the reach display is performed in the first-class display game, and then the big-hit display inviting the grant of the first-class special value is performed (S127). Thereby, the first type special value is given to the player (S127).

On the other hand, if the first symbol random number corresponds to a loss (N in S126), the result of the first type display game will be a loss display after all (S130). No value is added. The above-described game process is repeated until the first type special value is achieved up to 16 rounds (S129).

As described above, each game conventionally divided into the first type and the second type can be executed on one gaming machine 10, so that the thrill and excitement of the player can be sufficiently aroused. It is possible to provide rich game contents. In addition, since the execution order of various games is regulated, the first type and the second type of game are repeated at a predetermined cycle, and the game contents which are varied for a long time can be provided to the player. .

Further, as described above, the probability that the result of the first type display game is a big hit display is higher as the number of times the displacement operation of the second type variable winning means 240 is repeated in the previous second type state is larger. Since the setting is made, a closer relationship is created between different types of games, and the game content can be made more thrilling and exciting. In particular, since the possibility of the first type special value being given in the first type state increases in accordance with the skill and effort of the player in the second type state, it is possible to sufficiently satisfy the ambition of the player. .

The flowcharts shown in FIG. 27 and FIG.
The control of the launch of the ball by the launch device 70 by the launch control means 423 is shown. First, in FIG. 27, during a normal game in the second type state (S51), the firing control means 55
Under the control of the normal firing control means 551 at 0, a normal drive signal is output to the frequency adjuster 72a of the ball firing device 70, and the pulse signal output from the pulse oscillator 72 has a period of 100 pulses per minute. First cycle T corresponding to the number of balls
1 (see FIG. 11) (S52).

In the second type state, when a ball wins in the second type start winning opening 22 and the first displacement operation of the second type variable winning means 240 is started (Y in S53), the second type winning combination is started at that time. The two-type launch control means 552 outputs a launch ball count increase signal to the frequency adjuster 72a of the ball launch device 70. Then, the length of the cycle of the pulse signal output from the pulse oscillator 72 is automatically changed to the second cycle T2 (see FIG. 11) corresponding to the number of shooting balls of about 200 per minute (S).
54).

Thus, the probability that the ball will win in the special prize area 244 during the first displacement operation is increased, so that the probability that the subsequent displacement operation is repeatedly executed is also increased, and the profit of the player can be increased. . When a ball wins in the special prize area 244 during the subsequent displacement operation, the displacement operation is repeatedly executed up to the maximum number of times of continuation (Y in S55). The means 552 outputs the number-of-launched-balls increasing signal corresponding to the type of each of the special winning regions 244a to 244c to the frequency adjuster 72a of the ball launching device 70.

That is, the second kind launch control means 552
During the displacement operation of the second type variable winning means 240 due to the winning of the ball into each of the special winning areas 244a to 244c, the upper limit of the number of shot balls according to the type of each of the special winning areas 244a to 244c. Change the value to a different value.

More specifically, when a ball enters the central special prize area 244a in FIG. 20 (Y in S56), the upper limit of the number of shot spheres is made during the displacement operation of the second type variable prize means 240 based on this. The value is changed to, for example, 180 values per minute (S57).

When the ball enters the special winning area 244b at the left end (Y in S58), the upper limit value of the number of shooting balls is set to, for example, every minute during the displacement operation of the second type variable winning means 240 based on this. The setting is changed to 160 (S59).

Further, the right special prize area 244c at the right end.
(S60), the upper limit of the number of shot balls is changed to, for example, 130 per minute during the displacement operation of the second-type variable winning means 240 based on the ball (S61).

As described above, in the second type state, the second type emission control means 552 of the emission control means 550
During the displacement operation of the seed variable winning means 240, the upper limit value of the number of shot balls per unit time is changed to a value higher than usual. Accordingly, the winning rate of the ball during the displacement operation of the second type variable winning means 240 increases, so that even a beginner of the game can easily win the ball in the special winning area 244 during the displacement operation. it can.

[0210] Accordingly, the possibility that the displacement operation is repeated up to the maximum number of times is naturally increased, so that the profit of the player can be increased. Here, the winning number of the ball during the displacement operation has a limit as the above-mentioned closing condition, so that the time until the maximum continuous number of the displacement operation is exhausted is also reduced.

[0211] Therefore, it is preferable that the player can play the game speedily even within a limited time, and that the amusement store side increases the operation rate of the gaming machine 10, which is preferable. If the number of winning balls during the displacement operation is not limited, the profit of the player will increase accordingly.

In this embodiment, three special prize areas 244a to 244 are provided in the second type variable prize means 240.
c, and each of these special prize areas 244a is provided.
During the displacement operation resulting from the winning of the ball to the special winning regions 244c to 244c, the number of shot balls is changed to the upper limit value different from each other depending on the type of each special winning region 244a to 244c. Therefore,
Interestingness of ball launch can be further enhanced.

When the continuation of the displacement operation of the second type variable winning means 240 is completed (N in S55, Y in S62), in FIG. 28, the gaming state shifts from the second type state to the first type state. However, at this time, the normal firing control means 551 sets the upper limit value of the number of fired balls to a normal value of 100 per minute.
The control for returning to the individual number is executed (S64).

In the first type state, after the result of the first type display game is determined to be the big hit display (Y in S65), the opening / closing operation (the first type special value) of the first type variable winning means 150 is performed based on the result. When started (S66), the first-class launch control means 553 at this point in time causes the ball launching device 7
The number of shot spheres increase signal is output to the frequency adjuster 72a of 0. Then, the length of the cycle of the pulse signal output from the pulse oscillator 72 is the second length corresponding to the number of shooting balls of 200 per minute.
The setting is automatically changed to the period T2 (see FIG. 11) (S67).

As described above, in the first type state, the first type emission control means 553 of the emission control means 550
During the opening / closing operation of the seed variable winning means 150, the upper limit of the number of shot balls per unit time is changed to a value higher than usual. Accordingly, the winning rate of the ball during the opening / closing operation of the first-type variable winning means 150 increases, so that even a beginner of the game can easily win the ball at the V winning opening 155 during the opening / closing operation. it can.

Therefore, the possibility that the opening / closing operation is repeated up to the predetermined number of times is naturally increased, so that the profit of the player can be increased. Here, the winning number of balls during the opening / closing operation has a limit as the above-described closing condition, so that the time required to complete the predetermined number of times the opening / closing operation is repeated is also reduced.

[0217] Therefore, it is preferable that the player can play the game speedily within a limited time, and that the amusement store side increases the operating rate of the gaming machine 10, which is preferable. If the number of winning balls during the displacement operation is not limited, the profit of the player will increase accordingly.

When the first type special value reaches 16 rounds (Y in S68), the game state is returned to the second type, and the normal firing control means 551 sets the upper limit of the number of fired balls to normal. Is returned to 100 per minute. If the first-class special value does not reach 16 rounds (S6
8) N), the first type state is maintained as it is.

As in the present embodiment, the upper limit of the number of shot balls during the displacement operation of the second type variable winning means 240 and the upper limit of the number of shot balls during the opening / closing operation of the first type variable winning means 150 By setting the values to different values from each other, it is possible to enhance interest in ball launching. In addition, even when the number of the launching balls by the ball launching device 70 increases, the balls can be quickly and accurately supplied one by one to the launching ball standby position in the ball launching device 70 by the ball supply device 80 shown in FIG. .

Further, if the upper limit of the number of shot balls per unit time within a predetermined time is limited to within a predetermined regulation value by the launch control means 550, such a regulation value is set to the maximum number of shot balls of the current law. By adjusting to the number,
It can be considered that business in the interpretation of this regulation is also possible.

Next, the operation of paying out a prize ball by the ball payout device 600 will be specifically described. First, in the stopped state where the main solenoid 650 and the sub solenoid 660 are not driven, as shown in FIG.
The main stopper 630 is in a state of being engaged with the ratchet wheel 620 by the urging force of 32, whereby the sprocket 610 is kept stopped and the ball is not ejected.

When the payout of N balls is instructed by the prize ball management means of the control unit 410, the payout circuit 450 controls the ball payout device 600 as shown in FIG. That is, first, the number of shot balls fired by the ball shooting device 70 for one minute is determined (S2110). Where the number of fired balls is 1
When there are less than 100 gaming states per minute (S211)
1 and Y), two ball payout units 6 of the ball payout device 600
01 is set to the operating state (S211)
2). On the other hand, when the number of shot balls is 200 per minute (N in S2111), both of the two ball payout units 601 of the ball payout device 600 are set to the operating state (S2).
113).

Next, the ball payout unit 601 in the operating state
Main solenoid 650 and sub solenoid 660
Is driven (S2114). However, if the number of payouts is equal to or less than the predetermined amount, one of the ball payout units 601 from the beginning.
Only the main solenoid 650 is started.

When the main solenoid 650 or the like is driven, the main stopper 630 also moves to the sub-stopper 640.
Is held off the ratchet wheel 620 as shown in FIG. Accordingly, the sprocket 610 continuously rotates at a high speed due to the weight of the ball, and the balls are successively discharged at a high speed.

During the high-speed payout, the prize-ball managing means receives the signal of the detection sensor 683 output each time one ball is paid out, and counts the number of payouts H.
Further, this is subtracted from the command value N, and it is determined whether or not the difference N−H has become a minute value (preferably about 4 to 8) (S2115). Here, two ball payout units 601
Of course, each ball dispensing unit 60
The number of payouts paid out by 1 is added up and calculated as the number of payouts H.

When the difference between the payout number H and the command value N becomes a very small value (Y in S2115), the two ball payout units 60
1 is activated, one of the sub-solenoids is stopped first, then the remaining one sub-solenoid 660 is turned off, and a periodic pulse signal is sent only to the main solenoid 650. Main solenoid 6 until they match
Only 50 is operated intermittently (S2116).

Then, the main stopper 630 and the sub-stopper 640 are alternately engaged with the sprocket 610, so that the sub-stopper 640 is engaged.
Each time the main stopper 630 is disengaged from the sprocket 610, the main stopper 630 allows the sprocket 610 to rotate corresponding to half of the recess 610a and engages with the sprocket 610. From the same relationship, when the sub-stopper 640 is disengaged from the sprocket 610, the concave portion 610
The main stopper 630 engages with the sprocket 610 by allowing the rotation of the sprocket 610 corresponding to half a.

Therefore, each time the intermittent operation is performed for one cycle, the sprocket 610 is consequently one recess 610a.
As a result, one ball is ejected every time the intermittent operation is performed for one cycle. Then, when the number of payouts matches the command value (Y in S2117), the award ball management unit returns the main solenoid 650 to the stopped state via the payout circuit 450 (S2118).

As described above, according to the ball dispensing apparatus 600, the sprocket 610 is continuously rotated according to the weight of the ball so as to continuously discharge the ball until the number of dispensed approaches the command value. When the number approaches the command value, the sprocket 6
Since the rotation of 10 is switched to intermittent rotation and balls are paid out one by one, there is no possibility of delaying the stop of the rotation of the sprocket 610 and paying out extra balls. Can be put out.

Most of the balls are sprockets 610
Since the paper is discharged at the high rotation speed, the payout speed can be increased as a whole. Moreover, the ball payout unit 601
Are provided, it is possible to sufficiently cope with an increase in the number of shot balls per unit time by the ball shooting device 70.

Also, the ball hit on the game board 11 is
After being collected in the ball collecting case 8, FIG.
Is introduced into the intake stage 91 of the ball discharge device 90 shown in FIG.
Each of the plurality of alignment rails 93 is sent to the end side in a state of being aligned in a line. When the balls flow into each of the alignment rails 93 in a multi-stage manner, the balls in the second and higher layers contact the rocking body 96 and are prevented from proceeding. At this time, even if the advancement of the ball in the upper layer is prevented, the ball in the upper layer can move slightly due to the swing of the rocking body 96, so that the movement of the ball in the lower layer (first stage) is not hindered. Instead, the ball is smoothly advanced to the end.

The spheres have a plurality of detection sensors 94 provided corresponding to the end of each alignment rail 93.
, A plurality is counted at a time. Since a large number of balls can be counted in a short time by the plurality of detection sensors 94 in this way, even if a large number of balls are hit on the game board 11 in accordance with the increase in the number of shot balls by the ball shooting device 70, a prize is won. The player can play the game smoothly without hindering the counting of balls and out-balls. The counted balls are discharged through the payout stage 95 to the collecting gutter in the gaming machine island.

Also, as described above, various start winning ports 21,
By opening and closing 22 itself, the establishment of each starting condition is limited, so that the winning of the ball does not end without any effort, and the player does not feel uncomfortable. In addition, since the gaming state notifying unit 545 informs which of the first type state and the second type state is currently in the state, the player can easily confirm the type of the gaming state. .

Further, since the first type variable display means 130 and the second type variable winning means 240 are integrally formed as one accessory, the number of parts can be reduced and the cost can be reduced. Can be created, and a novel playability can be produced with one accessory. In addition, since it can be configured compactly, it is possible to improve the mountability on the game board 11 in a limited space.

Further, in the first embodiment, the first
In the seed state, the first kind special value is configured to return to the second kind state when all of the maximum continuation strokes have been achieved, but as shown in FIG. 29, as a second embodiment,
In the first type state, it may be configured to return to the second type state when a predetermined time has elapsed or when the first type special value has achieved all of its maximum continuation process.

According to the second embodiment, in the first type state, even if the first type special value cannot be easily achieved up to its maximum continuation stroke, the predetermined time (for example, 6
When 0 minutes have elapsed (N in S21a), the game is forcibly initialized to the second type state, so that even a game beginner can fully enjoy switching the game state.

As a third embodiment, in the second type state, when a predetermined time has elapsed, the first type start condition is set to a first type state in which the first type start condition can be satisfied. According to the total value of the number of times the displacement operation of the second type variable winning means 240 is repeated, the larger the total value is, the higher the probability that the result of the first type display game is a big hit in the first type game is fluctuated. It is interesting to do so.

Specifically, for example, in the second type state, when a predetermined time of 60 minutes has elapsed, the number of times the displacement operation of the second type variable winning means 240 is repeated is summed up, and If the total value is less than 20, the probability is set to 1/420. If the total value is 20 or more and less than 30, the probability is set to 1/300. If the total value is 30 or more, the probability is set to 100 minutes. For example, it is considered as 1. In such a case, the second kind game can be enjoyed for a relatively long time.

In the above-described embodiment, a case has been described in which the gaming machine according to the present invention is applied to a pachinko machine. However, the gaming machine is not limited to a pachinko machine, but may be applied to other similarly functioning gaming machines. It is possible. For example, the present invention can be applied to various game machines using a ball as a game medium, such as an arrangement ball machine.

[0240] Also, the case has been described in which the same type of symbols, symbols, etc., are arranged as the big hit display in the first type display game in the first type variable display means 130. There are cases where symbols and graphics are in a specific combination.

Of course, the maximum number of continuations of the displacement operation of the second-type variable winning means 240 in the second-type game is not limited to 16, and the probability that the result of the first-type display game is a big hit is also shown in FIG. Are not necessarily four stages.

The first type game execution means 510, the second type game execution means 520, and the game state control means 54
0 is realized by one game management device 400 provided for each game machine 10, but for example, only a specific function is incorporated into the hall management terminal 703, and the respective means are separated between different means. May be provided separately.

The upper limit of the number of shot balls per unit time during the displacement operation of the second-type variable winning means 240 is not limited to a maximum of 200, and may be set to another numerical value. In addition, during the occurrence of the first type special value, the upper limit of the number of shot balls may be set to the normal value without changing the upper limit.

Furthermore, the second kind variable winning means 24
0 special winning areas 244a, 244 in the winning opening
Although the case where b and 244c are provided has been described, only one special winning area 244 may be provided. In this case,
Each special prize area 244a to 244 as in the above embodiment.
The upper limit of the number of shot balls per unit time does not differ depending on the type of c.

[0245]

According to the gaming machine of the present invention, each game conventionally divided into the second type and the first type can be executed on one gaming machine, and the second type and the first type of game can be executed. Is repeated in a large cycle, so that it is possible to provide interesting game contents that can sufficiently arouse the thrill and excitement of the player, and the player can enjoy a variety of game contents over a long period of time.

Moreover, the probability that the result of the first type display game is a big hit display is set higher as the number of times the displacement operation of the second type variable winning means is repeated in the previous second type state is increased. , A closer relationship is created between more heterogeneous games, and in particular, depending on the skill and effort of the player in the second type state, the possibility that the first type special value is given in the first type state increases. , The ambition of the player can be sufficiently satisfied.

Further, according to the gaming machine of the present invention, by increasing the number of shot balls in accordance with the specific individual gaming state, the profit for the player can be increased, thereby increasing the interest in the entire game. be able to. In addition, stable supply and discharge processing of spheres can be performed according to a change in the number of spheres fired per unit time.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a front view showing a gaming machine according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a control unit of the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a system configuration diagram including the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a rear view schematically showing a ball supply path for the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is an enlarged rear view showing a ball supply device and a ball launching mechanism constituting the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a block diagram illustrating a ball launching device included in the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional view showing a rotary solenoid of the ball launching device constituting the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 9 is a front view showing a rotary solenoid of the ball launching device included in the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing an operation of a rotary solenoid of a ball launching device constituting the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing a cycle adjustment of a pulse signal for driving a rotary solenoid of a ball launching device constituting the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 12 is a front view schematically showing a ball payout device constituting the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 13 is a side view showing a ball payout unit of the ball payout device included in the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 14 is a sectional view taken along line AA of FIG.

15 is a sectional view taken along line BB of FIG.

16 is a sectional view taken along line CC of FIG.

FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing a prize ball payout operation of the ball payout device constituting the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 18 is a plan view of a ball payout device included in the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 19 is a front view of a ball discharge device included in the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 20 illustrates a first example of the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
It is a front view which expands and shows a kind variable display means and a 2nd kind variable winning means.

FIG. 21 is an explanatory diagram showing a symbol random number table used by the lottery execution means of the first type game execution means constituting the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing an outline of the entire game in the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing an outline of the entire game in the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing a second type game process in the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing a first type game process in the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing a first type game process in the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing a shooting ball number changing process in the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing a shooting ball number changing process in the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing a part of an outline of the entire game in the gaming machine according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 ... Game machine 11 ... Game board 11a ... Guide rail 12 ... Handle 13 ... Upper plate 14 ... Lower plate 17 ... Out opening 18 ... Electric lamp 21 ... First class start winning opening 22 ... Second class starting winning opening 70 ... Ball launching device 71 Rotary solenoid 72 Pulse oscillator 72a Frequency regulator 72b Pulse width regulator 73 Output amplifier 74 Current regulator 75 Hammer member 80 Ball supply device 81 Base plate 82 Ball supply passage 83 ... launch point rail 90 ... ball discharge device 91 ... take-in stage 92 ... introduction path 93 ... alignment rail 94 ... detection sensor 95 ... payout stage 96 ... rocking body 130 ... first-class variable display means 150 ... first-class variable prize Means 151 movable plate 155 V winning opening 240 Second type variable winning means 241 movable piece 243 solenoid 244 special winning area 400 play Skill management device 410 control unit 420 ROM 430 RAM 510 first-class game execution unit 511 lottery execution unit 512 right holder 513 first-class display control unit 514 first-class special value assigning unit 515 Right probability setting means 520... Second type game execution means 521... Initial displacement operation execution means 522... Displacement operation continuation means 540... Game state control means 541... Initial setting means 542. Game state informing means 550 ... launch control means 551 ... normal launch control means 552 ... second kind launch control means 553 ... first kind launch control means 600 ... ball payout device 601 ... ball payout unit 610 ... sprocket 610a ... recess 620 ... ratchet Car 630: Main stopper 640: Sub-stopper 650: Main solenoid 60 ... sub solenoid 670 ... ball guide 700 ... base controller 701 ... game ball renting machine 702 ... Gateway 703 ... hall control terminal 704 ... information display terminal 705 ... hall control computer

Claims (18)

[Claims] When a predetermined condition is satisfied in a game in which a ball is fired on a game board, an upper limit value of the number of fired balls per unit time can be changed in a gaming machine for giving a special value advantageous to a player. A gaming machine capable of supplying and discharging balls in accordance with a change in the upper limit value of the number of launched balls, comprising: a second type variable winning means, a second type game execution means, and a first type variable display. Means, a first type game execution means, a game state control means, and a firing control means, and the second type variable winning means has a normal closed state where it is difficult to win a ball and a ball win. A winning opening that can be opened and closed in an easy open state, and a special winning region provided in a part of the winning region in the winning opening and having a lower winning probability than other winning regions, The two-class game executing means, when the second-class start condition is satisfied during the game, Performing a displacement operation of continuously or intermittently bringing the variable winning means into the open state until a predetermined closing condition is satisfied, and at least one ball winning in the special winning area during the displacement operation. The condition, the displacement operation is repeatedly performed with a predetermined maximum number of continuous times as an upper limit, the first type variable display means includes a screen capable of displaying a first type display game using various symbols or images, The type 1 game execution means executes the type 1 display game by the type 1 variable display means when the type 1 start condition is satisfied during the game, and displays the result of the type 1 display game as a big hit. In the case corresponding to, the first type special value is given to the player, and the game state control means, during the game, only one of the second type start condition and the first type start condition That can be set alternatively Yes, the second type state in which the second type start condition can be satisfied is set as an initial setting, and in the second type state, the displacement operation of the second type variable prize means with the maximum number of continuous times as an upper limit is completed. When the first type start condition is satisfied, the first type condition can be satisfied, and in accordance with the number of times the displacement operation is repeated, the larger the number of times, the more the number of times of the first type display game in the first type state. The launch control means changes the upper limit of the number of launch spheres per unit time to a value higher than normal during the displacement operation of the second type variable winning means, with the probability of the result being a big hit being fluctuated high. A gaming machine characterized by the following. 2. When a predetermined condition is satisfied in a game in which a ball is fired on a game board, an upper limit value of the number of fired balls per unit time can be changed in a gaming machine which gives a special value advantageous to a player. A gaming machine capable of supplying and discharging balls in accordance with a change in the upper limit value of the number of launched balls, comprising: a second type variable winning means, a second type game execution means, and a first type variable display. Means, a first type game execution means, a game state control means, and a firing control means, and the second type variable winning means has a normal closed state where it is difficult to win a ball and a ball win. A winning opening that can be opened and closed in an easy open state, and a special winning region provided in a part of the winning region in the winning opening and having a lower winning probability than other winning regions, The two-class game executing means, when the second-class start condition is satisfied during the game, Performing a displacement operation of continuously or intermittently bringing the variable winning means into the open state until a predetermined closing condition is satisfied, and at least one ball winning in the special winning area during the displacement operation. The condition, the displacement operation is repeatedly performed with a predetermined maximum number of continuous times as an upper limit, the first type variable display means includes a screen capable of displaying a first type display game using various symbols or images, The type 1 game execution means executes the type 1 display game by the type 1 variable display means when the type 1 start condition is satisfied during the game, and displays the result of the type 1 display game as a big hit. In the case corresponding to, the first type special value is given to the player, and the game state control means, during the game, only one of the second type start condition and the first type start condition That can be set alternatively A second type state in which the second type start condition can be satisfied is initialized; and a first type state in which the first type start condition can be satisfied when a predetermined time has elapsed in the second type state In accordance with the total value of the number of times the displacement operation of the second type variable winning means is repeated within the predetermined time, the larger the total value is, the more the type 1 display game is performed in the first type state. The launch control means changes the upper limit of the number of launch spheres per unit time to a value higher than normal during the displacement operation of the second type variable winning means, with the probability of the result being a big hit being fluctuated high. A gaming machine characterized by the following. 3. The second-type variable prize area in the second-type variable prize means is provided with a plurality of special prize areas, and the launch control means includes a second-type variable prize means caused by a sphere winning in each of the special prize areas. 3. The displacement operation according to claim 1, wherein an upper limit value of the number of shot balls per unit time is changed to a value higher than usual and different from each other in accordance with the type of each special winning area. Gaming machine. 4. A first-type variable winning means is provided on said game board, said first-type variable winning means having a movable plate capable of opening and closing a large winning opening extending in the left-right direction. The movable plate is normally maintained in a closed state, and the movable plate is repeatedly opened and closed up to a predetermined number of times,
The first type special value, wherein the launch control means changes the upper limit value of the number of launch balls per unit time to a value higher than usual during the opening / closing operation of the first kind variable winning means. The gaming machine according to claim 1, 2, or 3, wherein 5. The firing control means according to claim 1, further comprising: an upper limit value of the number of shot balls per unit time during a displacement operation of said second type variable winning means; The gaming machine according to claim 4, wherein the upper limit value of the number of shooting balls is set to different values from each other. 6. The launch control means according to claim 1, wherein the upper limit average of the number of launch spheres per unit time within a predetermined time is limited to within a predetermined regulation value.
The gaming machine according to 3, 4 or 5. 7. The game state control means returns to the second type state when the first type special value has achieved all of its maximum continuation steps in the first type state. The gaming machine according to claim 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6. 8. The game state control means, when a predetermined time has elapsed in the first type state, or when the first type special value has attained all of its maximum continuation strokes, the second type 3. The method according to claim 1, wherein the state is restored.
The gaming machine according to 3, 4, 5 or 6. 9. A second-type start winning opening and a first-type start winning opening are provided on the game board so as to be openable and closable, respectively, and the second-type starting condition is set to the second-type starting winning opening. The first-type starting condition is satisfied based on a ball winning in the first-type starting winning opening, and the gaming state control means is configured based on the second-type starting. The second kind state is formed by opening a winning opening and closing the first kind starting winning opening, and by opening the first kind starting winning opening and closing the second kind starting winning opening, A single state is formed.
7. The gaming machine according to 7 or 8. 10. The second-type variable winning means has a pair of movable pieces rotatably supported by a shaft, and switches between the open state and the closed state by opening and closing each movable piece. Claims 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Or the gaming machine according to 9. 11. The closed condition in the second type variable winning means is established when a predetermined number of balls have won or a predetermined time has elapsed since opening the second type variable winning means. Claims 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6,
The gaming machine according to 7, 8, 9 or 10. 12. The first type variable display means has a plurality of display portions each capable of displaying various symbols, and the display portions are arranged in a matrix of a plurality of rows horizontally and a plurality of rows vertically. 6. The jackpot display when the symbols stopped on any one of the lines passing by the same number of the display units are all the same.
The gaming machine according to 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, or 11. 13. The system according to claim 1, wherein said second type variable winning means and said first type variable display means are integrated into a single accessory.
The gaming machine according to 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, or 12. 14. A game state notifying means for discriminatingly notifying a player which of the second type state and the first type state is currently in the game state. 2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,1
14. The gaming machine according to 2 or 13. 15. A ball launching device capable of launching balls at predetermined intervals on a game board, said ball launching device comprising: a hammer member for launching and launching a ball; a rotary solenoid for driving said hammer member; A pulse oscillator that outputs a pulse signal having a frequency, an output amplifier that receives a pulse signal from the pulse oscillator, and supplies power to the rotary solenoid intermittently for a fixed time according to a pulse width of a predetermined period of the pulse signal, A frequency adjuster that can adjust the number of launch balls per unit time corresponding to the predetermined frequency by arbitrarily adjusting a predetermined cycle of a pulse signal output by the pulse oscillator based on a command from the firing control unit. The method of claim 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9,
The gaming machine according to 10, 11, 12, 13 or 14. 16. A ball dispensing device which counts a number of balls corresponding to each of the various winnings and pays out the ball to a player in accordance with various winnings of the ball on the game board. Gears with recesses into which balls are fitted one by one,
The ball is arranged so as to be rotatable facing the ball passage, and a ball supplied from above into the ball passage and falling by its own weight is set so as to engage with the concave portion and drop with the rotation of the gear. And a plurality of ball dispensing units configured to discharge a predetermined number of balls from a lower portion in the ball passage by controlling the rotation of the gear.
2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,
The gaming machine according to claim 13, 14, or 15. 17. The gaming machine according to claim 16, wherein the number of said ball payout units to be activated during a game is set to be adjustable according to the number of shooting balls per unit time. 18. A ball discharging device for collecting launch balls in a gaming machine, counting the discharged balls, and discharging the balls to a game store, wherein the ball discharging devices are arranged in a state where the introduced balls are aligned in a line. 4. The method according to claim 1, further comprising: a plurality of falling down alignment rails; and a detection sensor provided corresponding to a terminal side of each of the alignment rails and detecting a falling down ball for each rail. , 3,4,5,6,7,8,
The gaming machine according to 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, or 17.