JP2001137468A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of sufficiently arousing the thrills and excitements of a player and being full of interest by merging game methods among conventional different machine kinds and improving a game property and increasing the profit of a player side by increasing the number of hitting balls corresponding to concrete respective game states. SOLUTION: A process from the establishment of a third kind starting condition to the imparting of a third kind special value in a third kind state and the process from the establishment of a first kind starting condition to the imparting of a first kind special value in a first kind state are alternately repeated. The probability that the result of the first kind display game becomes large winning display is set higher when the number of balls which enter during the displacing operation of a third kind variable winning port in the third kind state of a previous time is smaller. Also, a hitting control means 550 changes the upper limit value of the number of the hitting balls to a value higher than usual during the displacing operation of the third kind variable winning port 340, the opening and closing operation of a third kind variable winning means 350 and the opening/closing operation of a first kind variable winning means 150 respectively.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to a game machine for giving a predetermined value advantageous to a player when a predetermined condition is satisfied in a game in which a ball is fired on a game board. 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 third-type pachinko machine called a right thing, which can enjoy different game methods. .

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

In a third-type pachinko machine, when a ball wins a predetermined starting chucker, scroll display of various symbols is first started on a predetermined variable display device. When the combination of symbols displayed when the scrolling operation is stopped becomes a specific stop mode, a hit occurs, and it is determined whether or not a specific game process is achieved.

When a specific game process is achieved, a so-called right is generated and the next big hit is easily set. Here, the specific game process means that a normally closed tulip-type variable winning opening is temporarily opened, and a predetermined number of balls can be won in the variable winning opening while this is open. And so on.

In a conventional pachinko machine, generally, the greater the number of shot balls per unit time, the more the player's ambition can be stimulated.
The maximum number of balls that can be fired per minute (unit time) was 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).

By the way, as mentioned above, the meaning that the number of balls that can be fired in one minute (unit time) is up to 100 at a time is always uniformly controlled within one minute and one 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 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.

[0009]

However, in the above-described conventional gaming machines, the first-type pachinko machine and the third-type pachinko machine are each provided with various contrivances to enhance 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.

Particularly, in the case of 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. Furthermore, in the case of a game beginner, the scroll display is only occasionally executed, so that the chance of obtaining a jackpot is very small, and the disadvantaged player is in a more disadvantageous situation, and there is a possibility that the player may be injured.

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 of 100 balls that can be launched in one minute (unit time).
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 variable winning opening of the third-type pachinko machine is opened or closed, or when the number of shot balls per minute is larger as in the case of the special prize of the first-type pachinko machine, the more the number of shot balls is, Various game states can appear, such as a scene where many balls can be concentratedly won. Therefore, in many cases, the fact that the number of shot balls per unit time is uniform is rather undesirable for a player.

[0013] Here, the number of shooting balls per unit time is based on the legal interpretation that the number of shooting balls per unit time should be within 100 per minute on average over the elapse of a predetermined time. 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 conventional technology. By combining the conventional game methods between different models to enhance the playability, the thrill of the player can be improved. It is an object of the present invention to provide an amusement machine which can sufficiently excite the excitement and which can provide disadvantageous players such as beginners with more advantageous situations.

Further, according to the present invention, it is possible to increase the player's profit 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.

[0016]

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 third type variable display means (330) and the third type
A kind variable winning opening (340) and a third kind game execution means (53
0), first type variable display means (130), first type game execution means (510), and game state control means (540).
And a launch control means (550). The third type variable display means (330) comprises a screen capable of displaying a third type display game using various symbols or images, The seed variable winning opening (340) is provided on the game board (11) so as to be displaceable between a normal closed state where it is difficult to win the ball and an open state where the winning of the ball is easy. The means (530) executes the third type display game on the third type variable display means (330) when a predetermined third type start condition is satisfied during the game, and the result of the third type display game. Corresponds to a predetermined jackpot display, the third type variable winning opening (340) is continuously or intermittently displaced to the open state for a fixed time, and the third type variable winning opening (340) is displaced during the displacement. In the case where a predetermined number of balls are won in 340), a special type 3 special value is given to the player. And, wherein the one 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) When the predetermined type 1 start condition is satisfied during the game, the type 1 variable display means (130) executes the type 1 display game, and the result of the type 1 display game is In the case of a predetermined jackpot display, a first type special value is given to the player, and the gaming state control means (540)
Is to set a condition in which only one of the third type start condition and the first type start condition can be selectively satisfied during the game, and the third type start condition is When the grant of the third type special value is completed in the third type state that can be satisfied, the first type that the first type start condition can be satisfied is satisfied.
When the provision of the first kind special value is completed in the first kind state, the setting of the third kind state is repeated, and in the previous third kind state, the third kind state is set. According to the number of balls won during the displacement operation of the variable winning opening (540), the smaller the number of balls, the higher the probability that the result of the type 1 display game will be a big hit in the next type 1 state, A gaming machine characterized in that the launch control means (550) changes the upper limit of the number of launch spheres per unit time to a higher value than usual during the displacement operation of the third type variable winning opening (340). (10).

[2] A plurality of types of big hit displays in the third type display game are prepared, and the firing control means (550) sets the third hits caused by the respective big hit displays.
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 big hit display during the displacement operation of the seed variable winning opening (340). The gaming machine (10) according to [1].

[3] A third-type variable winning means (350) is provided on the gaming board (11), and the third-type variable winning means (350) has a movable plate (3) capable of opening and closing its large winning opening.
51), wherein the movable plate (351) is normally maintained in a closed state, and the movable plate (351) is repeatedly opened and closed up to a predetermined number of times to obtain the third type special value. The gaming machine (1) according to [1] or [2],
0).

[4] The launch control means (550) changes the upper limit of the number of launch spheres per unit time to a value higher than usual during the opening / closing operation of the third type variable winning means (350). A gaming machine (10) according to [1], [2] or [3], characterized in that:

[5] The launch control means (550) includes an upper limit value of the number of launch balls per unit time during the displacement operation of the third type variable winning opening (340), and the third type variable winning means (550). The gaming machine (10) according to [4], wherein the upper limit value of the number of shot balls per unit time during the opening / closing operation of 350) is set to different values.

[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 to within a predetermined regulation value [1], [1]. 2], [3], [4] or [5].

[7] On the game board (11), a third-class start winning port (23) 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 third kind start winning opening (23), and the first kind starting condition is based on a ball winning in the first kind starting winning opening (21). The gaming state control means (540) forms the third type state by opening the third type starting winning port (23) and closing the first type starting winning port (21). Open the first type start winning opening (21) and open the third type starting winning opening (2).
The gaming machine (10) according to [1], [2], [3], [4], [5] or [6], wherein the first type state is formed by closing 3). .

[8] The third type variable display means (330)
Has a plurality of display units capable of displaying various symbols, respectively, is constituted by arranging each display unit on one line, and when the symbols stopped on each display unit are all identical, the jackpot display [1], [2],
A gaming machine (10) according to [3], [4], [5], [6] or [7].

[9] On the game board (11), there is provided a rotating winning means (360) capable of rotating between a state in which the ball can win and a state in which the ball cannot win, and the rotating winning means (360) includes a ball. Is a continuation condition for the third special value to continue up to its maximum continuation process [1], [2], [3], [4], [5]. , [6],
The gaming machine (10) according to [7] or [8].

[10] 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],
The gaming machine (10) according to [8] or [9].

[11] A first-type variable winning means (150) is provided on the gaming board (11), and the first-type variable winning means (150) is provided with a movable plate (1) capable of opening and closing its large winning opening.
51), and the movable plate (151) is normally maintained in a closed state, and the movable plate (151) is repeatedly opened and closed a predetermined number of times to obtain the first type special value. [1], [2], [3], [4],
[5], [6], [7], [8], [9] or [1]
0].

[12] The launch control means (550)
The gaming machine (1) according to [11], wherein the upper limit value of the number of shot balls per unit time is changed to a value higher than usual during the opening / closing operation of the first type variable winning means (150).
0).

[13] The third type variable display means (33
[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 status notifying means (545) for discriminatingly notifying the player which of the third type status and the first type status the device 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 launcher (70) capable of launching balls at predetermined intervals on a game board (11), and the ball launcher (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 the predetermined period, and the pulse generator (72) based on a command from the firing control means (550). ) Is provided with a frequency adjuster (72a) capable of adjusting a predetermined period of the pulse signal output by the above-described method arbitrarily 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], [11], [12], [13] or [1]
4] The gaming machine according to the item [10].

[16] A ball payout device (600) that 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 according to 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] There is a ball discharge device (90) that collects the shooting balls inside the gaming machine (10), counts them, and discharges them to the game store side. The ball discharge device (90) is introduced. A plurality of alignment rails (93), each of which has a flown ball aligned in a row, and a plurality of alignment rails (93) are provided correspondingly to the ends of the alignment rails (93). [1], [2], [3], [1], [2], [3],
[4], [5], [6], [7], [8], [9],
[10], [11], [12], [13], [14],
The gaming machine described in [15], [16] or [17] (1
0).

The present invention operates as follows. The gaming state control means (540) is capable of satisfying a third type of starting condition in which the gaming state can be satisfied, and a first type of starting condition in which the first type starting condition cannot be satisfied. , A control for alternately switching to the first type state in which the third type start condition cannot be satisfied. In the third type state, a game corresponding to a right (third type) can be executed, and in the first type state, a game corresponding to a fever machine (first type) can be executed.

When a predetermined third type start condition is satisfied during the game in the third type state, the third type game execution means (530)
On the screen of the third type variable display means (330), a third type display game corresponding to digital display of a so-called right (third type) is executed. Here, the third-type display game may have various contents using various images or designs.

For example, the third type variable display means (33
0) is a display unit capable of displaying various images or designs arranged on one line. Specifically, if a two-digit number is to be aligned on two display units, a number matching game is performed. Can be easily understood.

When the result of the third-type display game is a big hit display, the third-type game winning means (340) is continuously or intermittently controlled for a predetermined time under the control of the third-type game execution means (530). It is displaced to the open state. When a predetermined number or more balls are won in the third-type variable winning opening (340) during the displacement operation, the third-type game execution means (53) is also used.
By the control of 0), a third type special value advantageous to the player is provided.

Here, various types of the third type special value can be considered. For example, the third type variable winning means (3
It would be interesting to open and close the large winning opening of 50) repeatedly up to a predetermined number of times.

Further, on the game board (11), there is provided a rotating winning means (360) capable of rotating between a state where balls can be won and a state where balls cannot be won, and the rotating winning means (36) is provided.
If the third type special value is continued up to its maximum continuation process on condition that a prize of 0) is won, amusement can be enhanced and the ambition of the player can be sufficiently satisfied.

The game state control means (540)
In the seed state, when the giving of the third kind special value is completed, the setting is changed to the first kind state in which the first kind starting condition can be satisfied. At this time, the game state control means (540)
In accordance with the number of balls won during the displacement operation of the third-type variable winning opening (340), the smaller the number of balls, the more the first
In the kind game, the probability that the result of the first kind display game is a big hit is fluctuated at a high level.

In the first type state, when a predetermined 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). A first type display game corresponding to (type) is executed. Here, the first type display game is similar to the third type display game,
Various contents using various images or designs can be considered.

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.

When 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 of the first type variable winning means (150) is repeatedly opened and closed with a predetermined number of times as an upper limit. By doing so, 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 is a big hit display is set higher as the number of balls won in the previous third type state during the displacement operation of the third type variable winning opening (340) is smaller. Is done. For example, the third kind variable winning opening (3
If the number of balls won in 40) is the minimum required number of four, the probability that the result of the first type display game will be a jackpot is 1/50, and if it is five, the probability is 100 minutes. For example, if the number is 6, the probability is set to 1/170.

As described above, since each game conventionally divided into the first type and the third 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 third type
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.

Further, as described above, the probability that the result of the first type display game will be a big hit display is set to be higher as the number of balls won in the previous displacement operation of the third type variable winning opening (340) is smaller. As a result, a closer relationship is created between different types of games, and the game content can be made more thrilling and exciting. In particular, the more disadvantageous to the player in the third type state, the higher the possibility that the first type special value will be given in the first type state, so that even a game beginner can fully enjoy the game.

In each game state as described above, the launch control means (550) executes control for changing the upper limit of the number of launch spheres per unit time as follows. First, the third
In the seed state, the launch control means (550) changes the upper limit of the number of launch spheres per unit time to a value higher than usual during the displacement operation of the third-type variable winning opening (340). In this case, even a game beginner can easily win a predetermined number or more of balls in the open third-type variable winning opening (340), and the profit of the third-class special value based on it. Can be surely enjoyed.

In addition, a plurality of types of big hit displays in the third type display game are prepared, and during the displacement operation of the third type variable winning opening (340) caused by each big hit display,
If the upper limit of the number of shot balls is changed to a different value depending on the type of the jackpot display, it is possible to further enhance the interest in ball shooting.

Further, when the third type special value is the opening / closing operation of the third type variable winning means (350), the third type special value is the third type special value.
During the opening / closing operation of the seed variable winning means (350), the upper limit of the number of shot balls per unit time may be changed to a value higher than usual by the firing control means (550).
As a result, the winning rate during the occurrence of the third type special value can be significantly increased.

Here, if the number of winning balls is not limited during the opening / closing operation of the third type variable prize means (350) which is the third type special value, the profit of the player increases accordingly. , The time until the end of Type 3 special value is reduced,
The player can play the game speedily even within a limited time, and the game processing time can be shortened, so that the operating rate of the gaming machine (10) can be increased for the gaming shop side.

Further, in the first type state, even during the opening / closing operation of the first type variable prize means (150) which is the first type special value, the control of the firing control means (550) allows the per unit time. May be changed to a value higher than the normal value. 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.

As described above, the upper limit of the number of shot balls is changed by the firing control means (550) in accordance with the respective game states in the third type state and the first type state. If the upper limit value of the number of shot spheres during the displacement operation of the three-type variable winning opening (340) and during the opening / closing operation of the third-type variable winning means (350) is set to different values from each other, it is possible to further improve the ball firing. It can enhance interest.

Further, if the average value of the upper limit of the number of fired 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 according to 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.

As the ball launching device (70) capable of quickly responding to the change in the number of launching balls, a rotary solenoid (71) for driving a hammer member (75) and a pulse oscillator (71) for outputting a pulse signal of a predetermined frequency are provided. 72) and an output amplifier (73) 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 a pulse width of a predetermined period of the pulse signal.
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 using a gear mechanism or the like, so that the controllability is good.
For example, the number of shot balls can be adjusted accurately and easily, such as 100 or 200 pieces per minute, depending on the game state or the like. Also, there is no noise of gears or the like meshing, and the sense of quality can be enhanced quietly.

If a plurality of ball payout units (601) are used as the ball payout device (600) corresponding to the above-mentioned gaming machine (10), the number of fired balls per unit time is controlled by the firing control means (550). It is possible to sufficiently cope with an increase in the number.

Here, the ball dispensing unit (601) is continuously rotated according to the weight of the ball until the number of dispensed balls 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 the respective ball payout units (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 (550), the number of shot balls is reduced. All ball payout units (601) are activated only when the number is large, or 1 when the number of fired balls is small.
By operating only one ball payout unit (601), the running cost can be reduced.

Furthermore, 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.

Then, a plurality of balls are counted at a time by a plurality of detection sensors (94) provided corresponding to the end side 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.

Further, a third-type starting winning opening (23) and a first-type starting winning opening (21), each of which can be opened and closed, may be provided. Here, the type 3 starting condition is based on the fact that the ball wins the type 3 starting winning opening (23), and the type 1 starting condition is that the ball wins 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 third kind start winning opening (23) and closes the first kind start winning opening (21) to form the third kind state. By opening the first kind winning opening (21) and closing the third kind winning opening (23), the first kind state is formed. By opening and closing the starting winning port (21, 23) itself in this way, if the establishment of each starting condition is limited, the winning of the ball does not end without labor, and the player does not feel uncomfortable.

The third type variable display means (330)
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)
Thus, if the player is notified of the current state of the third 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 information may be displayed on the screen of the variable display means using characters or the like, or the notification may be made by voice.

[0067]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. 1 to 29 show a gaming machine 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention. This gaming machine 1
Reference numeral 0 denotes a pachinko machine in which a special value advantageous to a player is generated when a predetermined condition is satisfied in a game in which a ball is hit on the game board 11. The gaming machine 10 is configured so that two types of gaming states, a so-called fever machine (first type) and a right (third type), can be realized 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. On the outer edge of the game board 11, a ball launched from the ball launching device 70 by rotating the handle 12 is placed.
Guide rail 1 for sending out to the upper position in the vertical direction
1a is provided.

At the approximate center of the game board 11, the first type variable display means 130 and the third type variable display means 330 are provided as one integrated main accessory. A pair of movable pieces 241 and 241 are provided on the upper end side of the main accessory and are separated from each other and are rotatable. The third type is located immediately below each movable piece 241. The variable display means 330 and the first type variable display means 130 are vertically arranged side by side.

Further, immediately below the first type variable display means 130, a reserved ball display means 30 is integrally provided. Further, below the reserved ball display means 30, a first-type start winning port 21, a third-type start winning port 23, and the like are provided, respectively.

Below the various starting winning ports 21 and 23, a first-type variable winning means 150 is provided so as to be openable and closable.
Also, on the left side of the various start winning holes 21 and 23,
A third-type variable winning opening 340 is provided so as to be openable and closable.
Also, on the right side of the various starting winning openings 21 and 23,
The spinning prize means 360 is rotatably arranged. Further, at the left end of the game board 11 located on the right side of the spinning prize means 360, a third type variable prize means 350 is arranged to be openable and closable.

In addition, on the game board 11, a number of obstacle nails for changing the falling speed or direction of the struck ball, and various other objects such as a windmill 15 are provided at appropriate places. At the bottom of the game board 11, an out port 17 is provided 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 disposed 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 at the upper portion of the gaming machine 10, and the ball is directly supplied to the ball dispensing device 600 quickly. 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 that have entered the various winning ports and out ports 17. 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 the 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 regulator 74 turns on / off the power supply with 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 firing 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.

12 to 17 show 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.

The ratchet wheel 620 has a plurality of small holes 620b formed on the outer peripheral portion 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, and swings 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. The elongated hole 640b is pulled by the output shaft 660a of the sub-solenoid 660, and
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 out of 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 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 to be openable and closable by an opening / closing plate (not shown) at the upper end side of the opening. . The fact that a ball wins in the first type start winning opening 21 is defined as a first type start condition described later.

[0111] 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 third kind start winning opening 23 is configured in the same manner as the first kind starting winning opening 21. Here, the fact that a ball wins in the third type start winning opening 23 is defined as a third type start condition described later.

During the game, only one of the first type start condition and the third type start condition is set to a state in which only one of the conditions can be satisfied. That is, various start winning openings 21 and
Only one of the 23 is controlled to open and the other is closed.

Here, the state in which the type 1 start condition can be satisfied is the type 1 state in which the game of the fever machine (type 1) can be performed, and the state in which the type 3 start condition can be satisfied is the right property. A third type state in which a (third type) game is possible. As described later, the third 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 composed of 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 one of the lines passing through the display units 131 arranged vertically, horizontally, and diagonally by three is a big hit. It is specified as a display. 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 type 1 display game is finally determined to be a jackpot display via the reach display, the type 1 special value that the type 1 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.

[0120] 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 prize 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 type 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 kind variable winning means 150, and winning in the V winning opening 155 in each round is a condition for continuing to shift 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 FIG. 20, the third type variable display means 3
30 is configured by arranging two display units 331 and 331 side by side in a row. The third type variable display means 330 is, specifically, an LE
Although it is composed of the D7 segment, it may be composed of a liquid crystal display, a fluorescent display tube, a cathode ray tube (CRT) or the like.

In the third type variable display means 330, the third type
Each time a ball wins in the seed start winning opening 23, each display unit 331 is displayed.
After the symbols are changed so as to be replaced, a third type display game in which one of the symbols is stopped is executed. The order in which the display operation starts or ends in each display unit 331 may be determined as appropriate, for example, from left to right, or simultaneously. The images or symbols used in the third type display game are numbers from 0 to 9.

As a result of the third type display game, each display unit 33
The case where two symbols stopped at 1 are the same is defined as a big hit display. When such a big hit display is confirmed, a third-type variable winning opening 340 described later is set to be repeatedly opened and closed to shift to a specific game process.

Here, the jackpot display is from “00” to “9”.
There are ten types of "9", but only when a specific number is obtained (two or more), the big hit display may be set. In addition, as a result of the third type display game, when two numbers are not aligned, it corresponds to a loss display.

The third type variable winning opening 340 shown in FIGS. 1 and 2
Is a tulip-type accessory, and has a pair of movable pieces 341 and 341 at the winning opening thereof, 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.

Each movable piece 341 is normally maintained in a closed state extending upward so as to be close to each other by a solenoid 342. However, when the solenoid 342 is excited, the movable pieces 341 are opened in an open state extending right and left in synchronization to easily win a prize. It becomes a state. When each movable piece 341 is in the closed state, the ball may not be formed at all.

As shown in FIG. 2, the third kind variable winning opening 34
A winning detection switch 343 for detecting a winning ball is provided inside the winning opening of zero. Prize detection switch 34
The number of balls that have won the third-type variable winning opening 340 is set to be counted by the winning counter 344 based on the signal from the third type.

As shown in FIG. 2, the solenoid 342 and the like are connected to the game management device 400, and are driven based on a command from the game management device 400. For details,
When the result of the seed display game corresponds to the jackpot display, the third type variable winning opening 340 is kept for a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds).
Is set to be continuously displaced to the open state.

When the third-type variable winning opening 340 is in the open state,
A game in which a predetermined number (four in this example) of balls are awarded in the third-type variable winning opening 340 is defined as a so-called specific game process in a so-called right. Note that the third-type variable winning opening 340 may be operated so as to be opened intermittently, not continuously, for a certain period of time.

As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the third-type variable winning means 350 generally has a right-of-use large winning opening (attacker).
And a movable plate 351 capable of opening and closing a large winning opening extending in the vertical direction. Movable plate 35
1 is driven to open and close by a solenoid 352, but is normally maintained in a closed state. In addition, the third kind variable winning means 350
Is arranged at the right end on the game board 11 and is set so that the ball can be easily won by so-called right hitting.

The third-type variable winning means 350 is controlled to give a third-type special value based on a signal from the game management device 400 when the specific game process is achieved. Here, the third type special value refers to an opening / closing operation in which the movable plate 351 opens for a predetermined time (for example, 29 seconds) and then closes for a short time (for example, 2 to 3 seconds). Times).

As shown in FIG. 2, the third kind variable winning means 3
A winning detection switch 353 for detecting a winning ball is provided inside 50. This winning detection switch 35
At the time when a predetermined number (for example, 10) of the winning balls are counted by the winning counter 354 in each round based on the signal from the third, the movable plate 351 is opened before a predetermined time elapses. Even if there is, it is controlled to close once.

[0138] The continuation condition for shifting to the next round is that a ball wins in the rotation winning means 360 described below for each round of the third type special value. In addition, the maximum continuation process of the type 3 special value is the movable plate 3
The opening and closing of 51 reaches 16 rounds.

The rotating winning means 360 shown in FIG. 1 is an accessory for a right that can be rotated between a state in which the ball can be won and a state in which the ball cannot be won, and has a round frame 361 and a round frame 361. And a rotator 362 rotatably disposed on the rotator. As shown in FIG. 2, the rotating body 362 is driven to rotate by a motor 363.

The upper end of the round frame 361 is cut out,
A winning groove into which a ball enters is formed on one end side of the rotating body 362. When the winning groove of the rotating body 362 matches the notch on the upper end side of the round frame 361, the ball can enter the winning state, and when the winning groove does not match with the notch on the upper end side, the ball cannot enter the winning state.

A winning detection switch 364 for detecting a winning ball is provided inside the rotating winning means 360. The winning of the ball in the rotation winning means 260 is set as a continuation condition for the third kind special value to continue up to 16 rounds, which is its maximum continuation process.

As shown in FIGS. 1 and 20, a pair of movable pieces 241 and 241 are rotatably supported via a pivot 242 on the upper end side of the main accessory. The movable pieces 241 are normally maintained in a closed state extending upward so as to be close to each other by the solenoid 243. However, when the solenoid 243 is excited, the movable pieces 241 open in an open state that spreads right and left in a synchronized manner so that a winning state is easily achieved. Become. When each of the movable pieces 241 is in the closed state, the ball may not be formed at all.

[0143] As shown in FIG.
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 4
00 is a unit and is mounted inside the machine such as the back of the game board 11.

The control section 410 functionally includes a first type game execution means 510, a third type game execution means 530, 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 performs 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.

The third type game execution means 530 executes the third type display game by the third type variable display means 330 when the third type start condition is satisfied during the game, and executes the third type display. In the case where the result of the game corresponds to the jackpot display, it is determined whether or not a predetermined specific game process is achieved by the hit ball, and when the specific game process is achieved,
This is a means for giving a third type special value to a player.

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

The firing control means 550 is in the third state, the first state.
The upper limit of the number of shot balls per unit time is changed to a value higher than the normal time in accordance with each game state in the seed state. Specifically, during the displacement operation of the third type variable winning opening 340, During the opening and closing operation of the third type variable winning means 350 and during the opening and closing operation of the first type variable winning means 150,
Control for increasing the upper limit value of the number of shot balls is executed.

Although not shown, the control unit 410 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.

A payout circuit 450 is connected to the control unit 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 and 330, a lighting pattern of a display lamp 18 for producing a prize for various public works, and a speaker. Fixed data, such as a voice generation pattern from the server, 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 holding means 512, a first type display control means 513, and a first type special value grant. Means 514.

The lottery executing means 511 executes a random lottery using random numbers when the first-class starting condition is satisfied, that is, when a ball wins in the first-class 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 once 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 unit 30 up to a maximum of four each under the control of the right reservation unit 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.

[0158] 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 kind special value means that the movable plate 151 of the first kind variable winning means 150 repeatedly opens and closes up to 16 rounds.

The first-class special value providing means 514 is set 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 third type game execution means 530 includes a lottery execution means 531, a third type display control means 532, a specific game process determination means 533, and a third type special value provision. Means 534 are provided.

The lottery executing means 531 executes a random lottery using random numbers when the third type starting condition is satisfied, that is, when the ball wins in the third type starting winning port 23. This is to generate three kinds of symbol random numbers. Here the third
The seed symbol random number is a factor for determining whether or not a big hit is displayed in the third type display game.

The signal related to the third type symbol random number output from the lottery executing means 531 is temporarily stored in the RAM 430 and then input to the third type display control means 513 and the specific game process discriminating means 533. The symbol random number table used by the lottery execution means 531 is stored in the ROM 420,
The probability that the third type symbol random number corresponds to the hit is set in advance as appropriate.

The third type game execution means 530 includes the right reservation means 51 in the first type game execution means 510.
There is no such function as in 2, and when a ball is awarded in the third kind start winning opening 23, if the third kind display game or the third kind special value is being given, the lottery execution means 531
The third-type symbol random numbers drawn by are discarded. of course,
Like the first type game execution means 510, a third type symbol random number may be configured to be held.

The third type display control means 532 changes such that various symbols are exchanged on the respective display portions 331 of the third type variable display means 330 when a ball wins in the third type start winning opening 23. A third type display game that is stopped later is executed. More specifically, the third type display control means 5
32 executes a third type display game based on the third type symbol random numbers (lottery result of the lottery executing means 531) once stored in the RAM 430.

The display contents in the third type display game include a big hit display in which the same symbols are arranged on the two display portions 331 in accordance with the third type symbol random numbers, and various other combinations corresponding to the loss display. Is programmed in advance so as to be 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.

The specific game process determining means 533 is the third game process determining means 533.
When the result of the seed display game corresponds to the jackpot display, the third kind variable winning opening 340 is kept for a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds).
Control for continuously displacing the open state. The specific game process determination means 533 includes a solenoid circuit for driving the solenoid 342 of the third-type variable winning opening 340 according to a game control program.

Further, the specific game process determining means 533 determines whether or not the special game process has been achieved by the hit ball while the third type variable winning opening 340 is in the open state. The specific game process determination means 533 determines whether or not the prize counter 344 has counted a predetermined number (four) or more balls based on a signal from the prize detection switch 343 when the third-type variable prize port 340 is open. Is determined. Here, when it is confirmed that a predetermined number or more balls have been counted, a setting is made so as to output a signal for accomplishing the specific game process to the third type special value providing means 534 described below.

The third type special value giving means 534 makes a predetermined number (four) or more balls win when the specific game process is achieved, that is, when the third type variable winning opening 340 is in the open state. If this is possible, a control for generating a third type special value is executed. Here, the type 3 special value is
The movable plate 351 of the third-type variable winning means 350 is repeatedly opened and closed up to 16 rounds.

The third type special value giving means 534 continues to open and close the movable plate 351 to the next round on condition that a winning signal from the winning detection switch 364 of the rotating winning means 360 is received for each round. It is set as follows. In addition, the third type special prize giving means 350 is provided in the third type special value giving means 534 in accordance with the game control program.
A solenoid circuit for driving the solenoid 352 of FIG.

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

The initial setting means 541 changes a game state on the game board 11 to a third state in which the third type start condition can be satisfied.
This is a means for initial setting to the seed state. The initial setting means 541 forms the third type state by opening the third type start winning opening 23 and closing the first type start winning opening 21.

When the assignment of the first type special value is completed in the first type state, the initial setting means 541 resets the first type state to the original third type state based on this. It is. Note that the case where the grant of the first type special value has been completed includes a case where all of the 16 rounds, which is the maximum continuation process, cannot be achieved and the process is completed halfway. In the state where the first type special value has not yet been generated, the first type state is maintained as it is.

The first type selecting means 542, when the third type special value has been given in the third type state,
Based on this, the third type state is set to the first type state in which the first type start condition can be satisfied. Here, the first type selecting means 542 forms the first type state by closing the third type starting winning opening 23 and opening the first type starting winning opening 21.

Further, the case where the grant of the third type special value has been completed includes a case where all the processes cannot be achieved up to 16 rounds, which is the maximum continuation process, and the process is completed halfway. In the state where the third type special value has not yet been generated, the first type state is maintained as it is.

When the provision of the third type special value has been completed in the third type state, the probability changing means 544 determines the number of balls won during the displacement operation of the third type variable winning opening 340 according to the number of balls. The smaller the number of balls, 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 varying means 544 varies the symbol random number tables 1 to 4 (FIG. 21) used by the lottery executing means 511 to vary the probability that the result of the first type display game will be a big hit. Based on the instruction from the probability varying means 544, the lottery executing means 511 determines that the number of balls won during the displacement operation of the third-type variable winning opening 340 is seven (or more).
Is set to execute the lottery using the symbol random number table 1 (probability 1/240).

Similarly, if the number of balls won during the displacement operation of the third-type variable winning opening 340 is six, the symbol random number table 2 (probability of 1/170) is selected, and five symbols are selected. If there is, the symbol random number table 3 (probability 1/100) is selected, and if the minimum required number is 4, the symbol random number table 4 (probability 1/50) is selected. It is set as follows.

The game state notifying means 545 is a means for discriminatingly notifying the player which of the third type state and the first type state the player 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.
54, a first type in which the upper limit of the number of shot balls is changed to a higher value during the opening / closing operation of the first type variable winning means 150 (first type special value).
Seed launch control means 551 and the third kind variable winning opening 340
Is in an open state (during a displacement operation), and during the opening / closing operation of the third-type variable winning means 350, there is provided a third-type firing control means 553 for increasing the maximum number of fired balls.

The normal firing control means 554 is provided by the first and third
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 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 551 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
Numeral 54 indicates the normal number of balls fired by the ball firing device 70 at 1 minute per minute.
Control to return to 00 is executed.

In addition, the third type launch control means 553 controls the launch sphere per unit time during the displacement operation of the third type variable winning opening 340 that occurs when each big hit display is confirmed in the third type display game. The upper limit of the number is changed to a value higher than usual and different from each other depending on the type of the big hit display.

Specifically, for example, when a big hit display in which “7” is aligned in the third type display game is performed, during the displacement operation of the third type variable winning opening 340 based on this, the number of shot balls is reduced. The upper limit is changed to the maximum value of 200 pieces per minute. At this time, the length of the cycle of the pulse signal output from the pulse oscillator 72 is changed to the second cycle T2 (see FIG. 11) corresponding to the number of fired balls at 200 per minute.

[0185] When the big hit display in which "3" is aligned in the third type display game is reached, the upper limit value of the number of shot balls is changed during the displacement operation of the third type variable winning opening 340 based on this. When the setting is changed to 170 minutes and the big hit display in which "numbers other than 7, 3" are aligned in the third kind display game, during the displacement operation of the third kind variable winning opening 340 based on this, , The upper limit of the number of shooting balls is changed to 130 per minute. The normal firing control means 554 executes control for returning the upper limit of the number of fired balls to the normal value of 100 at the time of completion of the displacement operation of the third-type variable winning opening 340.

In addition, during the opening / closing operation of the third type variable winning means 350 which occurs when the specific game process is achieved, the third type firing control means 553 sets the upper limit 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 big hit display.

Specifically, for example, when a big hit display in which “7” is aligned in the third type display game is achieved, the third type variable prize means 35 based on the achievement of the specific game process following this.
During the opening / closing operation of 0, the upper limit value of the number of shot balls is changed to the maximum value of 200 shots per minute. At this time, the length of the cycle of the pulse signal output from the pulse oscillator 72 is 20 per minute.
The setting is changed to the second cycle T2 (see FIG. 11) corresponding to the number of the shooting spheres of zero.

In the case where the big hit display in which "3" is completed in the third kind display game is performed, during the opening / closing operation of the third kind variable prize means 350 based on the achievement of the subsequent specific game process, the shooting is performed. If the upper limit of the number of balls is changed to 170 per minute, and the third-type display game has a big hit display in which "numbers other than 7,3" are aligned, the following specific game process is achieved. The third kind variable winning means 350 based on
During the opening / closing operation of, the upper limit value of the number of shot balls is changed to 130 per minute.

The normal firing control means 554 is provided by the third
At the time when the opening / closing operation of the seed variable winning means 350 is completed, control for returning the upper limit value of the number of shot balls to the normal value of 100 per minute is executed. Further, as another embodiment, during the opening / closing operation of the third type variable winning means 350, the upper limit value of the number of shot balls is set regardless of the type of the jackpot display determined in the preceding third type display game. It may be set so as to be uniformly changed to the maximum number of fired balls of 200 per minute.

It is to be noted that the launch control means 550 calculates the average of the upper limit value of the number of launch balls per unit time within a predetermined time (for example, 10 hours) by a predetermined regulation value (100 minutes per minute).
). 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 the 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.

[0192] A plurality of stand controllers 700 as repeaters are installed in the game island.
, 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 third type state in which the third 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 third kind starting winning opening 23 and closes the first kind starting winning opening 21, whereby the third kind starting winning opening 21 is closed.
Form seed state. As a result, at first, the rights
Only the game corresponding to (seed) can be executed (S1).
1).

When the type 3 start condition is successfully satisfied during the game in the type 3 state, the type 3 game execution means 530 sets the
A third type display game corresponding to the digital display of the right (third type) is executed on the screen of the type variable display means 330. When the result of the third-type display game is a jackpot display (Y in S14), the third-type game execution means 530 determines whether or not the specific game process is achieved by the subsequently hit ball. (S15).

In the specific game process, a certain time (10
Second variable winning opening 340 opened by a predetermined number (4 seconds).
If the above-mentioned balls are won and the specific game process is achieved (Y in S15), the third type game execution means 53
0 gives the player the third special value (S16).

That is, the movable plate 351 of the third-type variable winning means 350 repeatedly opens and closes up to 16 rounds.
Here, the condition shifts to the next round on condition that the ball wins in the rotating winning means 360 in each round, but if no ball wins in the rotating winning means 360, the third kind special in that round. The provision of the value ends.

When the provision of the third type special value is completed, the first type selection means 542 sets the first type state from the third type state to the first type state in which the first type start condition can be satisfied. You. At this time, the number of balls actually won in the third type variable winning opening 340 is determined by the probability changing means 544, and the smaller the number is, the larger the type 1 display game result in the next type 1 game is a big hit. Is highly fluctuated (S1
8). Details of this probability variation will be described later.

The first type selecting means 542 of the game state control means 540 forms the first type state by opening the first type starting winning opening 21 and closing the third type starting winning opening 23. (S20). Thereby, this time, only the game corresponding to the fever machine (first type) can be executed (S21).

When 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 16 rounds.
Here, the condition shifts to the next round on condition that a ball wins in the V winning opening 155 in each round. If no ball wins in the V winning opening 155, the first kind special at that time. The provision of the value ends. At this time, the gaming state is initialized again by the gaming state control means 540 to the third type state in which the original third type starting condition can be satisfied and the first type starting condition cannot be satisfied (S10).

The flowchart of FIG. 24 shows details of the game processing in the third type state. In such processing,
The ball launched on the game board 11 is a third-class starting winning opening 2
If 3 is successfully won (Y in S312), a lottery using random numbers is executed by the lottery executing means 531 of the third type game executing means 530 (S313). According to the third type symbol random number generated by this lottery, the third type display control means 5
32 on the screen of the third type variable display means 330
The seed display game is started (S314).

When the third type symbol random number is a big hit (Y in S315), in the third type display game, the big hit display in which the same symbols are aligned on the two display portions 331 is determined. As a result, a drive signal is output from the specific game process determining means 533 to the third type variable winning opening 340, and the solenoid 342 is output.
Is driven, and the pair of movable pieces 241 and 241 are continuously displaced to the open state for a fixed time (for example, 10 seconds) (S316 to S318).

If the third-type symbol random number corresponds to a loss (N in S315), the result of the third-type display game is a loss display in which the same symbols are not completely aligned on the two display units 331. In such a case, the third kind variable winning opening 34
0 is never released.

While the third type variable winning opening 340 is in the open state, the specific game process determining means 533 determines whether or not the special game process has been achieved by the hit ball (S319). The specific game process determination means 533 is
When the seed variable winning opening 340 is open, it is determined whether or not the winning counter 344 has counted a predetermined number of four or more balls based on a signal from the winning detection switch 343.

When the specific game process is achieved (S3
19), that is, if four or more balls can be won when the third-type variable winning opening 340 is open,
The control for giving the third kind special value is executed by the kind special value giving means 534 (S320). That is, the third
The movable plate 351 of the seed variable winning means 350 repeatedly opens and closes up to a maximum of 16 rounds.

When the provision of the third type special value is completed, the third
The seed state ends and is set to the first kind state. If the specific game process has not been achieved (N in S319), the third type state is maintained as it is.

The flowcharts shown in FIGS. 25 and 26 correspond to the first flowchart.
The details of the game process in the seed state are shown. First, FIG.
In the flowchart of FIG. 5, when the ball hit on the game board 11 successfully wins the first kind start winning opening 21 (S
At 111, the lottery execution means 511 of the first type game execution means 510 executes a lottery using random numbers (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 seven or more balls are won during the displacement operation of the third type variable winning opening 340 in the third type state, the probability that the symbol random number table 1 is selected and the jackpot is displayed is 240. It will be a fraction.

Similarly, when six balls are won during the displacement operation of the third-type variable winning opening 340, the probability that the symbol random number table 2 is selected and the jackpot is displayed becomes 1/170. Also, when five balls are won, the probability that the symbol random number table 3 is selected and the jackpot is displayed is 1
It becomes 1/00. Furthermore, when the minimum required number of four balls is won, the probability that the symbol random number table 4 is selected and the jackpot is displayed becomes 1/50.

When the random number lottery is performed by the lottery executing means 511, the RAM of the game management device 400
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 a random number lottery is performed in a state where the first-type symbol random numbers are stored up to the limit 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).

The first type display game is started on the screen of the first type variable display means 130 based on the instruction 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 (S128), and the setting is changed to the third type state.

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 is a loss display after all (S130). In such a case, the type 1 special value is not provided, and the type 1 state is continuously maintained as it is.

As described above, each game conventionally divided into the first type and the third 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 and third types of games are repeated at a predetermined cycle, so that a variety of game contents can be provided to the player over a long period of time. .

Further, as described above, the probability that the result of the first type display game will be a big hit display is set higher as the number of balls that have won the third type variable winning opening 340 in the previous third type state is smaller. As a result, a closer relationship is created between different types of games, and the game content can be made more thrilling and exciting. In particular, the more disadvantageous to the player in the third type state, the higher the possibility that the first type special value will be given in the first type state, so that even a game beginner can fully enjoy the game.

The flowcharts shown in FIGS.
The control of the launch of the ball by the launch device 70 by the launch control means 550 is shown. First, in FIG. 27, during a normal game in the third type state (S130), the firing control means 5
The normal drive signal is output to the frequency adjuster 72a of the ball launching device 70 under the control of the normal launch control means 554 in 50. Then, the length of the cycle of the pulse signal output from the pulse oscillator 72 is set to the first cycle T1 (see FIG. 11) corresponding to the number of shooting balls of 100 pieces per minute (S14).
0).

During the third-type game, due to the determination of the jackpot display in the third-type display game, the third-type variable winning opening 3
When the displacement operation of No. 40 is started (Y in S141), the third
The seed launch control means 553 changes the upper limit value of the number of launched balls to a value different from the normal one in accordance with the type of the big hit display during the displacement operation of the third type variable winning opening 340.

More specifically, the third type launch control means 553
When the big hit display in which “7” is aligned in the third type display game (Y in S142), the upper limit value of the number of shot balls is determined during the displacement operation of the third type variable winning opening 340 based on this. Is changed to the maximum value of 200 pieces per minute (S14).
3). Also, when the big hit display in which “3” is aligned in the third type display game (Y in S145), the upper limit value of the number of shot balls during the displacing operation of the third type variable winning opening 340 based on this. Is changed to 170 per minute (S146).

Further, in the case where the big hit display in which "numbers other than 7, 3" are aligned in the third type display game (S14)
7) During the displacement operation of the third-type variable winning opening 340 based thereon, the upper limit of the number of shot balls is changed to 130 per minute (S148). Note that the normal firing control means 554
Executes the control to return the upper limit value of the number of shot balls to the normal value of 100 per minute when the displacement operation of the third-type variable winning opening 340 ends.

As described above, the third type variable winning opening 340
During the displacement operation, the upper limit of the number of shot balls per unit time is changed to a value higher than usual, so that the number of winning balls during the displacement operation also increases. Therefore, during the displacement operation of the third type variable winning opening 340, even a game beginner can easily win a predetermined number of balls, and the third type special value generated based on the achievement of the specific game process. Benefits can be surely enjoyed.

In addition, since the upper limit of the number of shot balls is changed to a different value according to the type of each big hit display, it is possible to further enhance interest in ball shooting. In addition,
If the specific game process cannot be achieved (S14
4 and N), the upper limit of the number of fired balls is returned to the normal value of 100 per minute by the normal fire control means 554 without generating the third type special value (S140).

On the other hand, if the specific game process has been achieved (Y in S144), the third-type launch control means 553 will be generated even during the generation of the third-type special value based on this (S150).
As shown in FIG. 28, the upper limit value of the number of fired balls is changed to a different value higher than the normal time, according to the type of big hit display of the third type display game (S151 to S1).
57).

As described above, even during the opening / closing operation of the third type variable winning means 350 which is the third type special value, the upper limit value of the number of shot balls per unit time is changed to the maximum value higher than usual. Therefore, it is naturally possible that the third type special value is repeated up to a total of 16 rounds, which is the maximum number of continuations, and the profit of the player can be increased.

Further, since the number of balls that can be won in the third-type variable winning means 350 in each round is limited to ten, the time until the end of the third-type special value is reduced, and the number of players is limited. The game can be performed quickly even during the time, and it is preferable for the gaming shop to increase the operating rate of the gaming machine. If there is no limit to the number of winning balls in each round, the profit of the player will increase accordingly.

When the third type special value ends (S15)
3) (Y), at which point the third type state ends and the gaming state is changed to the first type state. Next, in FIG. 29, during a normal game in the first type state (S161), under the control of the normal firing control means 554 in the firing control means 550, a normal drive signal is output to the frequency adjuster 72a of the ball firing device 70. The cycle length of the pulse signal output from the pulse oscillator 72 is set to the first cycle T1 (see FIG. 11) corresponding to the number of shooting spheres at 100 per minute (S16).
2).

In the first type state, after the result of the first type display game is determined to be the big hit display (Y in S163), the opening / closing operation of the first type variable winning means 150 is performed based on the result (the first operation).
When the “special special value” is started (S164), the first type launch control means 551 outputs a launch ball number increase signal to the frequency adjuster 72a of the ball launch device 70 at that time. Then, the length of the cycle of the pulse signal output from the pulse oscillator 72 is equal to the second cycle T corresponding to the number of fired balls 200 per minute.
2 (see FIG. 11).
5).

As described above, in the first type state, the first type launch control means 551 determines whether or not the number of launch balls per unit time is during the opening / closing operation of the first type variable winning means 150 which is the first type special value. Change the upper limit to a higher value 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.

Accordingly, the possibility that the opening / closing operation of the first-type variable winning means 150 is repeated up to the maximum continuation stroke naturally increases, so that the profit of the player can be increased. Here, the number of winning balls during the opening / closing operation is limited to 10 in each round as described above, so that the time required to complete the maximum continuous stroke in which the opening / closing operation is repeated is also reduced.

[0235] 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. When the first type special value ends (S1
At 66, the third type state ends and the gaming state is changed to the first type state.

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. 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. .

Next, the payout operation of the 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.

Now, 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).

If the number of launched balls is 100 or less per minute (Y in S2111), only one of the two ball payout units 601 of the ball payout device 600 is set to the operating state. (S2112). On the other hand, if the number of shooting balls is 200 per minute (N in S2111),
The two ball payout units 601 of the ball payout device 600 are both set to the operating state (S2113).

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 and the like are 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 management means receives the signal of the detection sensor 683 output every 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 operated.
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.

For this reason, 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 device 600, the sprocket 610 is continuously rotated by leaving the weight of the ball 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.

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 sphere has 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 23 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 notifies which of the first type state and the third 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 third type variable display means 330 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.

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.

The first and third kinds of variable display means 13
As the big hit display in the first and third type display games at 0 and 330, the case where the same figures, symbols, and other symbols are arranged has been described. And the like.

The first type game execution means 510, the third type game execution means 530, 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.

Furthermore, the first-type variable winning means 15
The upper limit value of the number of shot balls during the opening / closing operation of 0, the displacement operation of the third type variable winning opening 340, and the opening / closing operation of the third type variable winning means 350 is not limited to a maximum of 200. Alternatively, another numerical value may be set. Further, by setting each of the values to be different from each other, it is possible to further enhance the interest in ball launch.

[0256]

According to the gaming machine of the present invention, each game conventionally divided into the third type and the first type can be executed on one gaming machine, and the third type and the first type of game can be executed. Are alternately repeated in a predetermined cycle, so that the player can enjoy a variety of game contents over a long period of time by providing interesting game contents that can sufficiently arouse the thrill and excitement of the player. .

In addition, the probability that the result of the first type display game is a big hit display is the third type state in the previous third type state.
The lower the number of balls won during the displacement operation of the kind variable winning opening, the higher the number of balls won, the more closely related the different types of games are created, and especially the more disadvantageous to the player in the third type state. Since the possibility that the type 1 special value is provided in the type 1 state is increased, even a game beginner can sufficiently enjoy the game.

Further, according to the gaming machine of the present invention, by increasing the number of shooting 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 an embodiment of the present invention.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

FIG. 20 is an enlarged front view showing first and third type variable display means of the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention.

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 embodiment of the present invention.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing a shooting ball number changing process in the gaming machine according to the 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 ... Type 1 starting winning combination 23 ... Type 3 starting winning opening 70 ... Ball launching device 71 Rotary solenoid 72 Pulse oscillator 72a Frequency adjuster 72b Pulse width adjuster 73 Output amplifier 74 Current adjuster 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 winning Means 151 ... Movable plate 155 ... V winning opening 330 ... Third type variable display means 340 ... Third type variable winning opening 341 ... Movable piece 350 ... Third type variable winning hand 351 movable plate 360 rotation winning means 400 game management device 410 control unit 420 ROM 430 RAM 510 type 1 game execution means 511 lottery execution means 512 rights reserve means 513 type 1 display control means 514 ... Type 1 special value giving means 515 ... Right probability setting means 530 ... Third kind game execution means 531 ... Lottery execution means 532 ... Third kind display control means 533 ... Specific game process discriminating means 534 ... Third kind special value Giving means 540 ... Game state control means 541 ... Initial setting means 542 ... First type selection means 544 ... Probability variation means 545 ... Game state notification means 550 ... Launch control means 551 ... First type emission control means 553 ... Third type launch Control means 554 ... Normal launch control means 600 ... Ball payout device 601 ... Ball payout unit 610 ... Sprocket 610 ... recess 620 ... ratchet wheel 630 ... main stopper 640 ... sub-stopper 650 ... main solenoid 660 ... sub-solenoid 670 ... ball guide 700 ... table controller 701 ... game ball lending device 702 ... gateway 703 ... hall management terminal 704 ... information display terminal Machine 705 ... Computer for hall management

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 game machine capable of supplying and discharging balls in accordance with a change in the upper limit value of the number of shot balls, a third-type variable display means, a third-type variable winning opening, and a third-type game execution Means, a first type variable display means, a first type game execution means, a game state control means, and a firing control means, and the third type variable display means uses various symbols or images. A screen capable of displaying a third-type display game, wherein the third-type variable winning opening is displaceable 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. The third type game execution means is provided on the upper side, and a predetermined third type start condition is satisfied during the game. When standing, the third type variable display means
When the type display game is executed and the result of the type 3 display game corresponds to a predetermined jackpot display, the type 3 variable winning opening is displaced to the open state continuously or intermittently for a certain period of time. When a predetermined number or more balls are won in the third-type variable winning opening during the displacement, a third-type special value is provided to the player, and the first-type variable display means uses various symbols or images. A screen capable of displaying a first-class display game, wherein the first-class game execution means includes a first type-variable display means for displaying the first-type game when a predetermined first-type start condition is satisfied during the game.
When the type display game is executed and the result of the type 1 display game corresponds to a predetermined jackpot display, the type 1 special value is given to the player, and the game state control means includes: And setting only one of the third type start condition and the first type start condition to a state in which the condition can be selectively satisfied. When the provision of the third type special value is completed in the three types of state, the third type state is set to a first type state in which the first type start condition can be satisfied, and the first type special value is provided in the first type state. Is completed, the setting of the third type state is repeated, and the number of the balls is small according to the number of the balls won in the previous third type state during the displacement operation of the third type variable winning opening. In the next type 1 state, the result of type 1 display game Varying high probability of contact, the firing control unit, the in the first three states third
A gaming machine characterized in that the upper limit of the number of shot balls per unit time is changed to a value higher than usual during a displacement operation of a seed variable winning opening. 2. A plurality of types of big hit displays in the third type display game are prepared, and the firing control means performs a unit time during the displacement operation of the third type variable winning opening caused by each of the big hit displays. 2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein an upper limit value of the number of shot balls per hit is higher than usual and different from each other according to the type of each big hit display. 3. A third-type variable winning means is provided on the gaming board, and the third-type variable winning means has a movable plate capable of opening and closing a large winning opening, and the movable plate is usually Maintained in a closed state, the movable plate is repeatedly opened and closed up to a predetermined number of times,
3. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the third special value is set. 4. 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 opening / closing operation of the third type variable winning means. A gaming machine according to 1, 2, or 3. 5. The firing control means includes an upper limit value of the number of shot balls per unit time during the displacement operation of the third type variable winning opening, and a unit time per unit time during opening and closing operation of the third 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. A third-type start winning opening and a first-type start winning opening are provided on the game board such that the respective winning openings can be opened and closed. The first type start condition is satisfied based on a ball winning in the first type start winning opening, and the gaming state control unit is configured to execute the third type start. The third 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 third kind starting winning opening, 7. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein one kind of state is formed. 8. The third type variable display means has a plurality of display portions each capable of displaying various symbols, and each display portion is arranged on one line, and the symbols stopped on each display portion are provided. The gaming machine according to claim 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, or 7, wherein the case where all are the same is set as the big hit display. 9. A game machine according to claim 3, further comprising: a rotating winning means which is rotatable between a state in which the ball can be won and a state in which the ball cannot be won. 4. The continuation condition for continuing the special value up to its maximum continuation process.
The gaming machine according to 6, 7, or 8. 10. The first type variable display means has a plurality of display sections each capable of displaying various symbols, and each display section is arranged in a matrix of a plurality of rows 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 or 9. 11. A first-type variable winning means is provided on the game board, and the first-type variable winning means has a movable plate capable of opening and closing a large winning opening. Maintained in a closed state, the movable plate is repeatedly opened and closed up to a predetermined number of times,
2. The first type special value,
The gaming machine according to 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 or 10. 12. The launch control means changes the upper limit of the number of launch spheres per unit time to a value higher than usual during the opening / closing operation of the first type variable winning means. 11. The gaming machine according to 11. 13. The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein said third kind of variable display means and said first kind of variable display means are integrally formed as one accessory.
The gaming machine according to 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, or 12. 14. A game status notifying means for discriminatingly notifying a player of which of the third type status and the first type status the player is in. 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.