JP2002301217A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine which reduces a burden of a player's watching a game panel surface during the generation of right and which is suitable for preventing a game ball shot by the player during the generation of the right from becoming a waste of time in a right matter type pachinko machine. SOLUTION: The right matter type pachinko machine is provided with a rotation chucker 10 on the game panel surface 102. Furthermore, display lamps 24 to 28 are provided at the chucker 10 and when a special pattern display device 104 starts the variation of patterns during the generation of the right, the lamp 24 is lighted. When the state of ready is formed during the generation of the right, the lamps 24 and 26 are lighted. When a special prize-winning port 115 is opened, the lamps 24 and 28 are lighted. Thus, the player is information of the possibility of finishing the generating state of the right.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a right-type pachinko machine for giving a player a profit when a right is generated, and more particularly, to a pachinko machine having a structure in which game balls are won at predetermined time intervals. This is related to a pachinko machine of the right type.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, as a rotary chuck used in a so-called right-type pachinko machine, a rotary starter having a third-type starting winning opening formed of a recess capable of holding one game ball and having a motor is provided. A rotating body that constantly rotates in a fixed direction, an annular guide frame that surrounds the peripheral surface of the rotating body, and a game ball standby unit that causes the game ball to wait on the upper peripheral surface of the rotating body are widely known. Have been. When the rotating ball is held by winning the game ball in the game ball waiting section, when the position of the third kind starting winning coinciding with the position of the game ball waiting section by the rotation of the rotating body, the game ball is played. The game balls held in the waiting section are received in a third-class starting winning prize port and carried downward to win a prize.

[0003] In a right-type pachinko machine having the above-mentioned rotating chucker, for example, a rotating chucker is arranged on a game board surface in association with a starting winning opening, a symbol display device, a special winning opening, a large winning opening, etc. When the game ball wins in the mouth, various symbols of the symbol display device start to change, and if the symbol stopped is in a specific mode, the special winning port is opened. Then, if a game ball wins while the special winning opening is open, a "big hit" right is generated. If the game ball is accepted by the third type starting winning opening during the right generation and a prize is won, a predetermined opening and closing pattern is obtained. The operation of opening and closing the special winning opening is continued for a predetermined period.

[0004]

By the way, in the pachinko machine of the above-mentioned right-type, the large winning opening is opened when the third-type starting winning opening is awarded during the generation of the right. At the same time when the special winning opening closes, at the same time that the game ball accepted by the third kind starting winning opening wins and the special winning opening opens again, the special winning opening closes. This is the most preferable because it is possible to eliminate useless launching of a game ball in a situation where the probability of winning is small.

In the above-described conventional rotary chuck, when a game ball wins in the game ball standby section immediately after the third-type starting winning opening passes through the game ball standby section, the game ball is rotated by the rotating body. Will not be accepted by the third kind start winning port until the third kind start winning port passes through the game ball waiting portion again after almost one rotation. For this reason, until the third-type starting winning opening passes through the game ball standby unit, most of the game balls fired by the player are wasted unless the special winning opening is opened.

[0006] On the other hand, in the pachinko machine of the above-mentioned right-type, if the large winning opening is opened and closed by a prize in the third-type starting winning opening during the right generation as one round, and the opening and closing is performed a predetermined number of times, or During the occurrence, if there is a winning in the starting winning opening, a change in the design, or the opening and winning of the special winning opening, the right is extinguished. Therefore, during the occurrence of the right, the player watches the rotating chuck to prevent the firing of waste balls, checks the number of rounds to be continued,
In order to check whether there is a change in the symbol, and whether the special winning opening has been opened or won, the starting winning opening, the symbol display device and the special winning opening will be watched closely, and these devices are scattered and arranged on the game board surface. Because of this, the player must proceed with the game while paying close attention to the game board. So I just concentrate on watching,
There was a possibility that you could not fully enjoy the situation that was hit.

Accordingly, the present invention has been made in view of such unresolved problems of the prior art, and in a pachinko machine of the right type, a player can change the game board surface during the generation of a right. It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine suitable for reducing a burden of watching and preventing a game ball shot by a player during the generation of a right from becoming a waste ball.

[0008]

According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a gaming machine including a winning device having a first starting winning opening, and a gaming machine having a first starting winning opening. As a prize, a lottery for establishing a predetermined condition necessary to generate a predetermined gaming state is performed, and a prize is awarded in the first start winning opening while the predetermined gaming state occurs. When there is, in the gaming machine controlling the opening and closing of the specific winning opening so as to be in an advantageous state for the player, the end of the predetermined gaming state, at least during the occurrence of the predetermined gaming state, The lottery is performed on condition that the predetermined condition is satisfied, and a notifying unit for notifying a player is provided in the winning device, while the predetermined gaming state is occurring. When the lottery starts And performs the notification by the notification unit.

With such a configuration, when a winning is made in the second starting winning opening, a lottery for establishing a predetermined condition necessary for generating a predetermined gaming state is performed with this as a trigger. . As a result of the lottery, when a predetermined condition is satisfied and a predetermined gaming state occurs thereafter, if there is a winning in the first starting winning opening, the opening and closing of the specific winning opening is controlled so as to be in an advantageous state for the player. You.

In addition, while a predetermined game state is occurring, if a lottery for satisfying the predetermined condition is started, there is a possibility that the predetermined condition is satisfied and the predetermined game state ends thereafter. The notification is provided to the player by the notification means. Here, the end of the predetermined game state may be performed at least as long as the predetermined condition is satisfied in the lottery, while the predetermined game state is occurring. While the predetermined gaming state is occurring, the requirement is that the predetermined condition is satisfied in the lottery and that the second specific winning opening opened upon the establishment of the predetermined condition has a prize. . Hereinafter, the same applies to the gaming machine according to claim 2.

Further, the invention according to claim 1 is configured such that when a lottery is started while a predetermined game state is occurring, a notification is made by a notification means.
For example, when a predetermined condition is satisfied in a lottery while a predetermined game state occurs, a notification by a notification unit may be performed. This allows the player to grasp that the predetermined condition is satisfied while the predetermined game state is occurring only by watching the prize device. In the machine, an effect is obtained that the burden of the player watching the game board surface while the predetermined game state is occurring can be reduced.

The predetermined game state may be any state. For example, in the case of a right-type pachinko machine, a right generation state which is an advantageous game state for a player. Is mentioned. Hereinafter, the same applies to the gaming machine according to claims 2 to 4 and 11 to 13.
The first starting winning opening, the second starting winning opening, and the specific winning opening refer to holes or gates provided on a game board surface for winning or passing a game ball, for example, a winning opening or an operation. A gate or the like corresponds to this. Therefore, winning includes not only winning but also passing. Hereinafter, the same applies to the gaming machine according to claims 2 to 4 and 11 to 13.

Further, a gaming machine according to a second aspect of the present invention includes a winning device having a first starting winning opening,
In response to the winning of the starting winning opening, a lottery for establishing a predetermined condition necessary to generate a predetermined gaming state and an advance lottery for determining whether or not to notify the establishment of the predetermined condition are performed. Prior to the establishment of the predetermined condition based on the result of the lottery, a notice is given, and when a prize is provided in the first start winning opening while the predetermined game state is occurring, it is advantageous for the player. In the gaming machine controlling opening and closing of the specific winning opening so as to be in a state, the end of the predetermined gaming state is that at least the predetermined condition is satisfied in the lottery while the predetermined gaming state is occurring. When the notice is given while the predetermined gaming state is occurring, a notifying unit for notifying the player is provided in the winning device, and
The notification by the notification unit is performed.

With such a configuration, when a winning is made in the second starting winning opening, a lottery and a predetermined condition for establishing a predetermined condition necessary for generating a predetermined game state are triggered by the winning. A preliminary lottery is performed to determine whether or not the establishment of is established. Then, a notice is given prior to the establishment of the predetermined condition based on the result of the notice lottery. On the other hand, as a result of the lottery,
In the case where the predetermined condition is satisfied and the predetermined gaming state occurs thereafter, if there is a winning in the first starting winning opening, the opening and closing of the specific winning opening is controlled so as to be in an advantageous state for the player.

Further, while a predetermined game state is occurring, if a notice is given, a predetermined condition may be satisfied and the predetermined game state may end. A notification is sent to the user. Further, the gaming machine according to claim 3 of the present invention is provided with a prize device having a first starting winning opening, and a predetermined gaming state is generated when a winning in the second starting winning opening is triggered. A lottery for establishing necessary predetermined conditions is performed, and if a prize is received in the first starting winning opening while the predetermined gaming state is occurring, it is set to an advantageous state for the player. In the gaming machine that controls the opening and closing of the specific winning opening, the end of the predetermined gaming state is, at least during the occurrence of the predetermined gaming state, that at least the predetermined condition is satisfied in the lottery and that the predetermined condition is satisfied. The second specific winning opening that has been opened as a trigger is performed on condition that there is a prize, and a notifying means for notifying a player is provided in the prize device, and the predetermined gaming state occurs. Before doing When opening the second specific winning openings, and performs notification by the notification unit.

With such a configuration, when a winning is made in the second starting winning opening, a lottery for establishing a predetermined condition necessary for generating a predetermined game state is performed with this as a trigger. . As a result of the lottery, when the predetermined condition is satisfied, and when the predetermined specific condition is satisfied, a prize is won in the second specific winning opening that has been opened and a predetermined game state occurs thereafter,
When there is a winning in the first starting winning opening, the opening and closing of the specific winning opening is controlled so as to be in an advantageous state for the player.

In addition, while the predetermined gaming state is occurring, if the predetermined condition is satisfied and the second specific winning opening is opened, the predetermined gaming state may be terminated thereafter. , The player is notified.
Here, the second specific winning opening means a hole or a gate provided on a game board surface for winning or passing a game ball, and corresponds to, for example, a winning opening or an operation gate. Therefore, winning includes not only winning but also passing. Hereinafter, the same applies to the gaming machine according to the fourth aspect.

The gaming machine according to a fourth aspect of the present invention further comprises a winning device having a first starting winning port, and
In response to the winning of the starting winning opening, a lottery for establishing a predetermined condition necessary to generate a predetermined gaming state and an advance lottery for determining whether or not to notify the establishment of the predetermined condition are performed. Prior to the establishment of the predetermined condition based on the result of the lottery, a notice is given, and when a prize is provided in the first start winning opening while the predetermined game state is occurring, it is advantageous for the player. In the gaming machine controlling opening and closing of the specific winning opening so as to be in a state, the end of the predetermined gaming state is that at least the predetermined condition is satisfied in the lottery while the predetermined gaming state is occurring. And that the second specific winning opening opened upon the establishment of the winning prize has a prize, and a notifying means for notifying a player is provided in the prize winning device, When the lottery is started, when the notice is given, and when the second specific winning opening is opened while the gaming state is occurring, the first notification and the second notification by the notification unit. And a third notification.

With such a configuration, when a winning is made in the second starting winning opening, a lottery and a predetermined condition for establishing a predetermined condition necessary for generating a predetermined game state are triggered by the winning. A preliminary lottery is performed to determine whether or not the establishment of is established. Then, a notice is given prior to the establishment of the predetermined condition based on the result of the notice lottery. On the other hand, as a result of the lottery,
In the case where the predetermined condition is satisfied and the predetermined gaming state occurs thereafter, if there is a winning in the first starting winning opening, the opening and closing of the specific winning opening is controlled so as to be in an advantageous state for the player.

Also, while a predetermined gaming state is occurring, if a lottery for satisfying the predetermined condition is started, there is a possibility that the predetermined condition is satisfied and the predetermined gaming state ends thereafter. A first notification is made to the player by the notification means. In addition, while the predetermined game state is occurring, if a notice is given, the predetermined condition may be satisfied and the predetermined game state may end. 2 is notified.

Also, while the predetermined game state is occurring, if the predetermined condition is satisfied and the second specific winning opening is opened, the predetermined game state may be terminated thereafter. , A third notification is sent to the player. Further, the gaming machine according to claim 5 of the present invention,
The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4,
The winning device includes a rotating body having the first starting winning opening on a peripheral surface thereof and rotating by driving means, and the first starting winning opening for causing a game ball to win in the first starting winning opening. A game ball standby unit for holding the game ball held until the mouth is rotated to a predetermined position, wherein the specific winning port is closed while the predetermined game state is occurring, When a game ball is waiting in the game ball standby section, a notification is made by the notification means.

With such a configuration, when a predetermined condition is satisfied as a result of the lottery and a predetermined game state occurs thereafter, when the game ball is held in the game ball standby section, the first start winning opening is provided. Is rotated to a predetermined position by rotation, and when the rotation reaches the predetermined position, the held game ball wins the first start winning opening. in this way,
If there is a prize in the first start winning port while the predetermined gaming state is occurring, the opening and closing of the specific winning port is controlled so as to be in an advantageous state for the player.

In the case where the specific winning opening is closed while the predetermined game state is occurring, if the game ball is waiting in the game ball standby section, the game fired in such a state Since the ball may become a waste ball, the notification unit notifies the player. Furthermore, a gaming machine according to claim 6 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the winning device has the first start winning opening on a peripheral surface thereof; A rotating body rotated by a driving means, and a game ball standby unit for holding a game ball held until the first start winning port reaches a predetermined position by rotation in order to win a game ball in the first start winning port. And when the game ball is not waiting in the game ball standby section while the predetermined game state is occurring, a notification is made by the notification means.

With such a configuration, when a predetermined condition is satisfied as a result of the lottery and a predetermined game state occurs thereafter, when the game ball is held in the game ball standby section, the first start winning opening is provided. Is rotated to a predetermined position by rotation, and when the rotation reaches the predetermined position, the held game ball wins the first start winning opening. in this way,
If there is a prize in the first start winning port while the predetermined gaming state is occurring, the opening and closing of the specific winning port is controlled so as to be in an advantageous state for the player.

Also, while the predetermined game state is occurring, if the game ball is not waiting in the game ball waiting section,
There is a possibility that the game ball fired in such a state may win the first starting winning opening or the specific winning opening, so that the notification unit notifies the player. Further, a gaming machine according to claim 7 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the winning device has the first start winning opening on a peripheral surface thereof; A rotating body rotated by a driving means, and a game ball standby unit for holding a game ball held until the first start winning port reaches a predetermined position by rotation in order to win a game ball in the first start winning port. And stopping the firing of the game ball at a timing at which the game ball does not seem to win any of the first start winning port and the specific winning port while the predetermined game state is occurring. It is supposed to.

With such a configuration, when a winning is made in the second starting winning opening, a lottery for establishing a predetermined condition necessary for generating a predetermined game state is performed with this as a trigger. . As a result of the lottery, when a predetermined condition is satisfied and a predetermined game state occurs after that, when the game ball is held in the game ball standby unit, the first start winning opening is rotated until it reaches a predetermined position by rotation. When the rotation reaches the predetermined position, the held game ball wins the first start winning opening. As described above, if there is a winning in the first start winning opening while the predetermined gaming state is occurring, the opening and closing of the specific winning opening is controlled so as to be in an advantageous state for the player.

Also, while the predetermined game state is occurring, at the timing when it is considered that the game ball does not win either the first start winning port or the specific winning port, the player fires the game ball. Is performed, the firing is stopped.
Here, as a specific mode of stopping the firing of the game ball, for example, when the specific winning opening is closed while a predetermined game state is occurring, the game ball waits in the game ball standby unit. When the game is being played, it is considered that the game ball does not win in either the first start winning port or the specific winning port. Therefore, the specific winning port starts to be opened or the game ball waiting section of the game ball waiting section waits for the game ball. Until the game is released, the launch of the game ball may be configured to stop, or while the predetermined game state is occurring, the first start winning port and the specific winning port are both provided. A configuration may be adopted in which the launch timing at which the game ball is not considered to be won is estimated, and the launch of the game ball is stopped only at the estimated launch timing.

In addition, stopping the firing not only prohibits the firing of the game ball itself, but also prevents the game ball fired by the game ball firing device from being ejected to the game board surface in the middle. It is also included. Further, the gaming machine according to claim 8 of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to claim 7, wherein the standby detecting means for detecting that a gaming ball is waiting in the gaming ball standby section, and the standby detecting means Launch control means for controlling the launch of the game ball based on the detection result of the game ball.

With such a configuration, while the predetermined game state is occurring, when the standby detecting means detects that the game ball is waiting in the game ball standby section,
On the basis of the detection result of the standby detection means, the launch control means controls the game balls so that they do not fire at the timing at which the game balls do not seem to win any of the first start winning opening and the specific winning opening. Launch is controlled.

Further, in the gaming machine according to a ninth aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the eighth aspect, the firing control means determines that the specific winning port is set while the predetermined gaming state is occurring. When the game ball is closed, when it is determined that the game ball is waiting in the game ball standby section based on the detection result of the standby detection means, the launch of the game ball is stopped.

With such a configuration, when the specific winning opening is closed by the firing control means while the predetermined game state is occurring, the game ball standby is performed based on the detection result of the standby detection means. When it is determined that the game ball is waiting at the section, the firing of the game ball is stopped. Further, in the gaming machine according to a tenth aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to any one of the first to ninth aspects, the termination of the predetermined gaming state is performed while the predetermined gaming state occurs. In addition, at least, the opening and closing of the specific winning opening as a trigger at the winning of the first starting winning opening as a round, it is performed as a requirement that it has been performed a predetermined number of times,
The notifying unit is configured to notify the number of continuations of the round.

With such a configuration, the number of times the round is continued is related to the end of the predetermined game state. Therefore, while the predetermined game state is occurring, the notifying means is used.
The number of rounds to be continued is notified. Furthermore, a gaming machine according to claim 11 of the present invention has a first starting winning opening on a peripheral surface thereof and a rotating body rotated by a driving means, and a gaming ball wins in the first starting winning opening. To make the first
And a game ball standby unit for holding a game ball held until the start winning port of the first game reaches a predetermined position by rotation, and a predetermined game state is generated with a prize in the second starting port. A lottery is performed to establish a predetermined condition necessary for making the first start winning opening while the predetermined gaming state is occurring. In a gaming machine that controls opening and closing of a specific winning opening, a notifying unit for notifying a player is provided in the winning device, and the specific winning opening is closed while the predetermined gaming state is occurring. In this case, when a game ball is waiting in the game ball standby section, a notification is made by the notification means.

With such a configuration, when a win is made in the second start winning opening, a lottery for establishing a predetermined condition necessary for generating a predetermined game state is performed with this as a trigger. . As a result of the lottery, when a predetermined condition is satisfied and a predetermined game state occurs after that, when the game ball is held in the game ball standby unit, the first start winning opening is rotated until it reaches a predetermined position by rotation. When the rotation reaches the predetermined position, the held game ball wins the first start winning opening. As described above, if there is a winning in the first start winning opening while the predetermined gaming state is occurring, the opening and closing of the specific winning opening is controlled so as to be in an advantageous state for the player.

In the case where the specific winning opening is closed while the predetermined game state is occurring, if the game ball is waiting in the game ball waiting section, the game fired in such a state Since the ball may become a waste ball, the notification unit notifies the player. Further, a gaming machine according to claim 12 of the present invention, wherein a rotating body having a first starting winning port on its peripheral surface and rotated by a driving means,
A game ball waiting unit having a game ball waiting unit for holding the game ball held until the first start winning hole reaches a predetermined position by rotation in order to win a game ball in the first start winning hole; In response to a winning in the starting winning opening of No. 2, a lottery for establishing a predetermined condition necessary to generate a predetermined game state is performed, and the first game is performed while the predetermined game state is generated. If there is a prize in the starting winning prize mouth,
In a gaming machine that controls the opening and closing of a specific winning opening so as to be in an advantageous state for a player, a notifying unit for notifying the player is provided in the winning device, and while the predetermined gaming state is occurring. When the game ball is not waiting in the game ball standby section, the notification by the notification means is performed.

With such a configuration, when a win is made in the second start winning opening, a lottery for establishing a predetermined condition necessary for generating a predetermined game state is performed with this as a trigger. . As a result of the lottery, when a predetermined condition is satisfied and a predetermined game state occurs after that, when the game ball is held in the game ball standby unit, the first start winning opening is rotated until it reaches a predetermined position by rotation. When the rotation reaches the predetermined position, the held game ball wins the first start winning opening. As described above, if there is a winning in the first start winning opening while the predetermined gaming state is occurring, the opening and closing of the specific winning opening is controlled so as to be in an advantageous state for the player.

Also, while the predetermined game state is occurring, if the game ball is not waiting in the game ball waiting section,
There is a possibility that the game ball fired in such a state may win the first starting winning opening or the specific winning opening, so that the notification unit notifies the player. Further, the gaming machine according to the thirteenth aspect of the present invention includes a prize device having a first start winning opening, and a predetermined gaming state is generated when a winning in the second starting winning opening is triggered. A lottery for establishing necessary predetermined conditions is performed, and if a prize is received in the first starting winning opening while the predetermined gaming state is occurring, it is set to an advantageous state for the player. In the gaming machine that controls the opening and closing of the specific winning opening, the end of the predetermined gaming state is at least triggered by a winning in the first starting winning opening while the predetermined gaming state is occurring. The opening and closing of the specific winning opening is performed as a requirement that the round is performed a predetermined number of times, and a notifying unit that notifies a player is provided in the winning device, and the notifying unit includes: Number of continuations of the round So that the notification to.

With such a configuration, when a winning is made in the second starting winning opening, a lottery for establishing a predetermined condition necessary for generating a predetermined game state is performed with this as a trigger. . As a result of the lottery, when a predetermined condition is satisfied and a predetermined gaming state occurs thereafter, if there is a winning in the first starting winning opening, the opening and closing of the specific winning opening is controlled so as to be in an advantageous state for the player. You.

Further, since the number of times the round is continued is related to the end of the predetermined game state, while the predetermined game state is occurring, the notification means notifies the number of times the round is continued.

[0039]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. 1 to 8 are views showing an embodiment of a gaming machine according to the present invention. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the gaming machine according to the present invention is applied to a case where a rotary chucker 10 performs various notifications in a right-type pachinko machine.

First, the configuration of the game board surface of the right-type pachinko machine will be described with reference to FIG. FIG.
FIG. 3 is a diagram schematically showing a front part of a gaming board surface of a right-type pachinko machine, particularly a part necessary for explanation.
In FIG. 1, a special symbol display device 104 that displays symbols (for example, “1” to “9”) while independently changing the symbols in three regions is provided substantially in the center of the game board surface 102. On the upper side and on the left side thereof, there are provided a winning prize opening 121 that allows a game ball to always win, and a left shoulder winning opening 122 that allows a game ball to always win.

Below the left shoulder winning opening 122, there is provided a sleeve winning opening 113 which enables a game ball to always win. Below the special symbol display device 104, there is provided a start winning opening 111 that allows a game ball to always win. The start winning opening 111 detects a start of the game ball. (Not shown). On the right side of the starting winning opening 111, there is provided a rotary chucker 10 which holds one end of the game ball at its top and enables the game ball to win according to the rotation of the rotating body.

Below the starting winning opening 111, symbols which are normally closed but are displayed in three areas of the special symbol display device 104 have a specific mode (for example, "333" or "777"). When it becomes, a special winning opening 1 which is opened in a predetermined opening / closing pattern to allow a game ball to win.
In the special winning opening 115, a special winning opening switch 132 for detecting that a game ball has won is provided.
(Not shown) is provided. In addition, special winning opening 115
In the center of the inside, there is provided a V winning opening 116 which enables a game ball to be won when the special winning opening 115 is opened. The V winning opening 116 indicates that the gaming ball has won. A V winning opening switch 133 (not shown) for detection is provided.

On the left and right sides of the special winning opening 115, a left-down winning opening 126 that allows a game ball to always win.
, And a right-down prize hole 127 that allows a game ball to always win. Further, below the special winning opening 115 and below the gaming board surface 102, there is provided an out opening 108 for collecting game balls that have not won any of the above winning openings and the like.

The special symbol display device 104-3 will be described below.
When the symbol displayed in the two areas has a specific mode and the special winning opening 115 is opened, the gaming state that occurs when a game ball wins in the V winning opening 116 is referred to as a “right generating state” or simply “right generating”. And a game state other than the right generation state is referred to as a “normal state”. Next, the structure of the rotary chuck 10 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. FIG.
FIG. 2 is a diagram showing the structure of the rotary chucker 10.

As shown in FIG. 2, the rotary chucker 10
A rotating body 14 having a third-type starting winning opening 12 formed of a concave portion capable of holding one game ball on its peripheral surface and constantly rotating in a fixed direction by a motor, and an annular shape surrounding the peripheral surface of the rotating body 14 , A game ball waiting section 16 for holding the game balls on the upper peripheral surface of the rotating body 14, and a large winning opening 20 that can be opened and closed by the movable wing pieces 18.

On the back side of the rotating body 14, three indicator lights 22 for notifying the firing timing or the firing stop timing are provided, and the indicator lights 22 are provided via the rotating body 14 made of a transparent member. It is configured to transmit the light emission of the device 22 to the outside. In addition, due to the decoration and the like, the rotating body 14
When a transparent member cannot be used, the indicator lamp 22 can be provided directly on the rotating body 14.

The indicator light 22 indicates that the special winning opening 20
When the game ball is closed, the light is turned on when the game ball is waiting in the game ball standby unit 16, and the game ball in the game ball standby unit 16 wins the third kind start winning prize port 12 during the right generation. Blinks only for a predetermined period of time. Indicator light 2
By lighting 2, the player is notified of a firing timing that becomes a waste ball during the generation of a right to urge the player to stop firing, and the blinking of the indicator light 22 indicates a firing timing that can effectively win the special winning opening 20 during the generation of the right. Notify the player and urge firing.

The front panel 23 supporting one end of the movable shaft of the movable wing piece 18 is provided with indicator lights 24, 26, and 28 for indicating the possibility that the right generation state will end. The indicator lamp 24 is arranged at the left end of the front panel 23, and is turned on when the symbol is changed on the special symbol display device 104 during the right generation. The lighting of the indicator light 24 notifies the player that the right generation state may be terminated.

The indicator light 26 is arranged at the center of the front panel 23. The special symbol display device 104 displays a reach symbol (a part of the variation symbol of the special symbol display device 104 in a specific mode) while the right is being generated. The symbol is a symbol for giving a notice prior to the determination of a jackpot.). The lighting of the indicator light 26 informs the player that the possibility that the right generation state will end is higher than when the indicator light 24 is lit.

The indicator lamp 28 is arranged at the right end of the front panel 23, and is turned on when the special winning opening 115 is opened during the right generation. The lighting of the indicator light 28 informs the player that the possibility that the right generation state will end is higher than when the indicator light 26 is turned on. Further, the guide frame 15 is provided with a round number display 30 for displaying the number of continuations of the round. The number-of-rounds indicator 30 can be configured by, for example, combining several 7-segment light emitting diodes.

The rotating speed of the rotating body 14 is set so that it makes one rotation in 10 seconds, for example. Then, when the position of the third kind starting winning port 12 coincides with the position of the game ball standby unit 16 due to the rotation of the rotating body 14, the game ball standby unit 1
The game balls held at 6 are received by the third kind starting winning opening 12 and carried downward, so as to win a winning opening (not shown) opened below the guide frame 15. In addition,
The winning opening opened below the guide frame 15 has a third-type starting winning opening switch 134 for detecting that a game ball has won.
(Not shown) is provided.

The special winning opening 20 is closed in the normal state, but is in the right generating state. When the game ball wins the third kind starting winning opening 12 and passes through the third kind starting winning switch 134, The left and right movable wing pieces 18 operate in a predetermined opening / closing pattern to be in an open state so that a game ball can be won. The large winning port 20 detects that a game ball has been won. A switch 135 (not shown) is provided.

The game ball standby section 16 has a standby detection switch 136 (not shown) for detecting that the game ball is waiting.
Is provided. That is, when the position of the third-type starting winning opening 12 does not match the position of the game ball standby unit 16 and the game ball is waiting in the game ball standby unit 16, the state is determined by the standby detection switch 136. Is detected. Next, the configuration of the main board in the pachinko machine will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the main board.

As shown in FIG. 3, the main board 200 has a CPU 220 for controlling the game state of the pachinko machine based on a game control program, and a CPU 22 in a predetermined area.
ROM 230 that stores a game control program of 0
And data read from the ROM 230 or the like or the CPU 22
RAM 240 for storing the operation result required in the operation process of 0
And I / O 25 that mediates the input and output of data with external devices
These are connected to each other via a bus 260, which is a signal line for transferring data, so that data can be exchanged.

The I / O 250 includes a start winning port switch 131 and a special winning port switch 132 as external devices.
, A V winning opening switch 133, a third kind starting winning switch 134, a big winning opening switch 135, a standby detection switch 136, and a symbol display control section for performing symbol display control on the special symbol display device 104. 150 and indicator light 15
3, an indicator light control unit 152 for performing display control on the display unit 3, an effect sound control unit 154 for performing output control of the effect sound for the effect sound output device 155, and a prize ball payout control for the prize ball payout device 157. Ball payout control unit 156 for performing a game, and an external terminal 1 for outputting prize ball payout information and game control information from the prize ball payout control unit 156 to the hall computer 159.
58 are connected.

The prize ball payout control unit 156 is connected to a launch control unit 160 for controlling the launch of game balls to a launch device 161 for launching game balls to the game board surface 102. When the number of game balls supplied to the prize ball payout device 157 is insufficient, a stop signal for stopping the firing device 161 is output to the launch control unit 160 in order to secure a predetermined number of award balls. Has become.

In addition to the indicator light 153, the indicator light 22, the indicator lights 24, 26 and 28, and the round number indicator 30 are connected to the indicator light control unit 152. CPU220
Comprises a microprocessing unit MPU or the like, and operates based on a game control program capable of executing one cycle with a predetermined operation clock (for example, 4 [ms]) by a reset signal from a reset circuit (not shown). In this case, a game control program stored in a predetermined area of the ROM 230 is activated to execute a game control process shown in the flowchart of FIG.

First, the game control process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing the game control process. When the game control process is executed by the CPU 220, first, as shown in FIG.
It is supposed to shift to. In step S100,
Determine whether the process is to be executed for the first time since the power is turned on, and when it is determined that the process is to be executed for the first time (Yes)
Shifts to step S102, executes initialization processing such as initialization of the RAM 240 and setting of initial data, and shifts to step S104.

In step S104, for example, a process of outputting the processing result of the game control to the indicator light control unit 152, the sound effect control unit 154, and the prize ball payout control unit 156, and information related to the game control via the external terminal 158. And outputs the result to the hall computer 159 in step S1.
Shift to 06. In step S106, the random number value used for the jackpot lottery and the preliminary lottery performed by the special symbol display device 104, the random number value for determining the type of the symbol to be displayed, and other random numbers required for the game control are set in one cycle of the operation clock. The update is performed using the time until (4 [ms]) elapses, and when the time elapses, the process proceeds to step S100. Specifically, in step S106, a random number counter that counts cyclically in a predetermined numerical range (for example, “0” to “999”) is used to update the random number value used for the jackpot lottery or the like. To count cyclically in a predetermined numerical range means that, for example, the count is incremented by “1” in order from “0”, and when the count value exceeds a maximum value (eg, “999”). Returning the count value to "0" means that the count value is circulated in the range from "0" to "999".

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S100 that the process is not the process to be executed for the first time after the power is turned on (No), the process proceeds to step S108, where the process for checking the start winning opening switch 131 is executed. S11
0, it is determined whether the pachinko machine is in an abnormal state. If it is determined that the pachinko machine is in an abnormal state (Yes), the process proceeds to step S104, but if it is determined that it is not (No) ) Goes to step S112 to execute a game progress process for controlling the progress of the game, and then goes to step S114.

In the game progress processing of step S112, processing according to the game procedure of the right-type pachinko machine is executed. Here, the processing according to the game procedure of the right-type pachinko machine will be briefly described. First, the starting winning opening 111
When the game ball wins, a symbol change is started on the special symbol display device 104, and a jackpot lottery for determining whether or not a jackpot is to be performed and a preview lottery for whether or not to perform the jackpot announcement are performed. When it is determined to give a notice in the notice lottery, a part of the fluctuating symbols of the special symbol display device 104 is stopped at the reach symbol, so that the announcement is given prior to the jackpot. On the other hand, when the jackpot is determined in the jackpot lottery, all of the changing symbols of the special symbol display device 104 are stopped in a specific mode, and
5 is opened and closed in a predetermined opening and closing pattern. Special prize opening 11
When the game ball 5 is opened and a game ball wins in the V winning opening 116 during that time, a right generation state is generated.

Then, during the right generation, the third kind starting winning prize mouth 1
The game ball wins at No. 2 and the third kind start winning opening switch 134
, The left and right movable wing pieces 18 are operated in a predetermined opening / closing pattern to open the special winning opening 20. When a game ball wins in the special winning opening 20 while the special winning opening 20 is opened, a predetermined number (for example, 15) of the winning balls are paid out for each winning game ball. The opening of the special winning opening 20 ends when a predetermined time or a predetermined number of game balls have won. In addition, the right generation state is the third kind starting winning opening 12
When the winning and opening of the special winning opening 20 are repeated a predetermined number of times (for example, 15 times), the process ends.

In addition, the right generation state is a condition that the jackpot is determined in the jackpot lottery during the generation of the right and that the game ball wins in the V winning opening 116 opened when the determination is made. To end. Separately, the opening and closing of the special winning opening 20 in a predetermined opening / closing pattern in response to a prize in the third kind starting winning opening 12 is one round, and the requirement is that the opening and closing is performed a predetermined number of times. Also ends.

On the other hand, at step S114, the indicator lamp 22
, The process of notifying the firing timing or the firing stop timing is performed, and the process proceeds to step S116 to execute the process of notifying the possibility that the right generation state is ended using the indicator lights 24, 26, and 28. The process shifts to step S118 to execute a process of notifying the number of times of continuation of the round using the round number display 30, and then shifts to step S104.

Next, the notifying process of the firing timing in step S114 will be described in detail with reference to FIG.
FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing the notification process of the firing timing. The firing timing notification process is a process for controlling lighting and blinking of the indicator lamp 22, and when executed in step S114, firstly, as shown in FIG. 5, the process proceeds to step S200. .

In step S200, it is determined whether or not the right is being generated. If it is determined that the right is being generated (Yes),
The process proceeds to step S202 to determine whether or not the special winning opening 20 is closed. If it is determined that the special winning opening 20 is closed (Yes), the process proceeds to step S204. In step S204, based on the detection signal from the standby detection switch 136, it is determined whether or not the game ball is waiting in the game ball standby unit 16, and it is determined that the game ball is waiting in the game ball standby unit 16. At this time (Yes), the process proceeds to step S206, in which a control command for turning on the indicator lamp 22 is output to the indicator lamp controller 152, and the process proceeds to step S208.

In step S208, it is determined whether or not the detection signal from the standby detection switch 136 has been switched from on to off. It is determined whether or not the game has been awarded, and it is determined that the game ball waiting in the game ball waiting section 16 has won the third kind start winning opening 12 (Yes).
Moves to step S210, determines whether a predetermined time has elapsed since the detection signal was switched, and determines that the predetermined time has elapsed since the detection signal was switched.
If (Yes), the process proceeds to step S212, but if not (No), the process waits in step S210 until a predetermined time elapses.

In step S212, a control command for blinking the indicator light 22 for a predetermined time is input to the indicator light control unit 15.
2 to terminate the series of processing and return to the original processing. On the other hand, when it is determined in step S208 that the game ball waiting in the game ball standby unit 16 does not win the third kind start winning opening 12, (No), in step S202, the special winning opening 2
When it is determined that 0 is closed (No), and when it is determined in step S200 that the right is not being generated (No), a series of processing is terminated and the processing returns to the original processing.

On the other hand, when it is determined in step S204 that the game ball is not waiting in the game ball standby section 16 (No),
Move to step S208. It is assumed that the display lamp 22 is turned on or off only when the lighting process in step S206 or the blinking process in step S212 is performed, and is off at other times. This is the same for the indicators 24, 26, and 28.

Next, the notification processing of the end of the right generation state in step S116 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing the notification processing of the end of the right generation state. The notification process of the end of the right generation state is a process of controlling the lighting of the indicator lights 24, 26, and 28. When the notification process is executed in step S116, as shown in FIG. It has become.

In step S300, it is determined whether or not the right is being generated. If it is determined that the right is being generated (Yes),
Moving to step S302, the special symbol display device 104
It is determined whether or not the symbol is changing, and when it is determined that the symbol is changing (Yes), the process proceeds to step S304, and a control command for turning on the indicator light 24 is transmitted to the indicator light control unit. 152, and then proceeds to step S306.

In step S306, by stopping a part of the variable symbols of the special symbol display device 104 with the reach symbol, it is determined whether or not the reach status is to be given prior to the jackpot, and the reach status is established. If it is determined (Yes), the process proceeds to step S308,
A control command for turning on lights 4 and 26 is output to indicator light control section 152, and the process proceeds to step S310.

In step S310, the special winning opening 115
Is determined to be open, and if it is determined that the special winning opening 115 is open (Yes), the process proceeds to step S312.
Then, a control command for turning on the indicator lights 24, 26, and 28 is output to the indicator light control unit 152, and a series of processing is ended to return to the original processing. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S310 that the special winning opening 115 has not been opened (No), a series of processing is terminated and the processing returns to the original processing.

On the other hand, when it is determined in step S306 that the vehicle is not in the reach state (No), the process proceeds to step S310. On the other hand, when it is determined in step S302 that the symbol is not changing (No), the process proceeds to step S306. On the other hand, when it is determined in step S300 that the right is not being generated (No), a series of processes is terminated and the process returns to the original process.

Next, the notification process of the number of round continuations in step S118 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing the notification processing of the number of round continuations. The notification process of the number of round continuations is a process of controlling the display of the round number display 30. When the process is executed in step S118, as shown in FIG. 7, the process first proceeds to step S400. I have.

In step S400, it is determined whether or not the right is being generated, and when it is determined that the right is being generated (Ye
In step s), the process proceeds to step S402 to determine whether one round has been completed. When it is determined that one round has been completed (Yes), the process proceeds to step S404 to add the number of continuations of the round Then, the process shifts to step S406 to output a control command for causing the round number display 30 to display the number of continuations of the round to the indicator light control unit 152, to end a series of processing and return to the original processing.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S402 that one round has not been completed (No), the process proceeds to step S406.
Move to On the other hand, if it is determined in step S400 that a right is not being generated (No), the process proceeds to step S408, where the number of rounds to be continued is set to “0”, a series of processing ends, and the processing returns to the original processing. Let it.

Next, the operation of the above embodiment will be described.
First, when the pachinko machine is powered on, the CPU 210
As a result, the game control process is executed, and the game can be played. The player loads the rented gaming balls into the gaming machine,
A game ball is operated by operating a firing handle (not shown) on the game board surface 1.
The game can be started by firing at 02.

The game is started by the player, and the game board surface 1
When the game ball fired at 02 wins the winning opening 111, the special symbol display device 104 is passed through step S112.
, The symbol change is started, and a jackpot lottery and a preview lottery are performed. If it is decided to give a notice in the notice lottery, a part of the variable symbols of the special symbol display device 104 stops at the reach symbol, so that the announcement is given prior to the jackpot. On the other hand, when the jackpot is determined in the jackpot lottery, the special symbol display device 104
All of the fluctuating symbols stop in a specific manner, and the special winning opening 1
15 opens and closes in a predetermined opening and closing pattern. Special prize opening 11
When the game ball 5 is opened and a game ball wins in the V winning opening 116 during that time, a right generation state occurs.

Then, during the right generation, the third kind starting winning opening 1
The game ball wins at No. 2 and the third kind start winning opening switch 134
, The left and right movable wing pieces 1 in a predetermined opening and closing pattern
By operating 8, the special winning opening 20 is opened. When a game ball wins in the special winning opening 20 while the special winning opening 20 is open, a predetermined number of winning balls are paid out for each winning game ball.

One round satisfies either the requirement that a predetermined time elapses after opening of the special winning opening 20 or the requirement that a predetermined number of game balls win the special winning opening 20. And end. In addition, the status of rights generation
The winning jackpot was determined in the jackpot lottery during the accrual of rights, and the V winning opening 1 opened upon the decision.
The condition is that the game ball wins at No. 16 and the game ends when this is satisfied. Separately from this, it is required that the number of rounds be continued is a predetermined number, and the process ends even if this is satisfied.

Next, the case of notifying the player of the firing timing and the firing stop timing during the right generation will be described in detail with reference to FIG. FIG. 8 is a time chart for explaining the notification of the firing timing. In the following description, the subscript n of time t _n, is represented by the large value as time elapses. At time t ₀ , as shown in the first row of FIG. 8, when the special winning opening 20 is closed during the right generation, the game ball is held in the game ball standby unit 16 and the standby detection switch 13
If it is determined that the game ball is waiting in the game ball standby unit 16 based on the detection signal from the control unit 6, steps S 200 to S 200
Through 206, a control command for turning on the indicator light 22 is output to the indicator light control unit 152. Then, at time t ₀ , as shown in the second row of FIG. 8, a high-level signal for turning on the display lamp 22 is output to the display lamp 22 by the display lamp control unit 152, thereby playing the game. While the game ball is waiting in the ball waiting section 16, the indicator light 2
2 lights up. In this way, the player is notified of a firing timing that becomes a wasteful ball while the right is being generated, and a stop of the firing is urged.

Next, at time t ₁ , as shown in the first row of FIG. 8, during the generation of the right, the game ball waiting in the game ball standby section 16 wins the third kind start winning opening 12. When the detection signal from the standby detection switch 136 switches from on to off, steps S200 to S204 and S208 are performed.
Through ～S212, wait from the time of switching of the detection signal until a predetermined time has elapsed, at time t ₂ after elapse, the control command for blinking the indicator 22 indicating lamp control unit 1
52. At time t ₂ , as shown in the third row of FIG. 8, a high-level signal for blinking the indicator light 22 is output to the indicator light 22 by the indicator light control unit 152, so that display is performed. The light 22 flashes for a predetermined time.

[0084] Here, when the player performs start simultaneously with the firing of the flashing indicator lamp 22, at time t ₃ when passed some time from time t _2, the as shown in the fourth row in FIG. 8, is fired Game ball passes around the special winning opening 20. In a subsequent time t _4, which further has passed some time,
As shown in the fifth row of FIG. 8, the game ball that has won the third-type starting winning opening 12 passes through the third-type starting winning opening switch 134 and the large winning opening 20 is in an open state. 22
The game ball fired at the same time as the start of blinking of.

Therefore, the blinking of the indicator light 22 notifies the player of the firing timing at which the special winning opening 20 can be effectively won while the right is being generated, and prompts the firing. Next, a case will be described in which a possibility that the right generation state is ended during the right generation is notified to the player. When the special symbol display device 104 starts changing the symbol during the right generation, a control command for turning on the indicator light 24 is output to the indicator light control unit 152 through steps S300 to S304.
Then, under the control of the indicator light control unit 152, the indicator light 24 is turned on while the symbol is changing on the special symbol display device 104.
As a result, the player is notified that the right generation state may end.

Also, if the player reaches the reach state during the right generation,
Through steps S300, S302, S306, and S308, a control command for turning on the indicator lights 24 and 26 is output to the indicator light control unit 152. Then, under the control of the indicator light control unit 152, the indicator lights 24 and 26 are turned on while the special symbol display device 104 is in the reach state. As a result, there is a possibility that the right generation state will end.
The player is informed that only is higher than when lit.

When the special winning opening 115 is opened due to a jackpot during the generation of the right, steps S300, S30
2, S310, S312, the indicator lights 24, 26, 2
The control command for turning on the LED 8 is transmitted to the indicator light control unit 15.
2 is output. Then, under the control of the indicator light control unit 152, the indicator lights 24, 26,
28 lights up. As a result, the player is notified that the possibility that the right generation state ends is higher than when the indicator lights 24 and 26 are turned on.

Next, a case will be described in which a player is notified of the number of continuations of a round during the occurrence of a right. While the right is being generated, when one round is completed through steps S400 to S406, the number of times the round is continued is added, and a control command for displaying the number of times the round is continued on the round number display 30 is sent to the indicator light control unit 152. Is output. Then, under the control of the indicator light control unit 152, the number of continuations of the round is displayed on the round number display 30 while the right is being generated.

As described above, in this embodiment, the indicator lamp 24 for notifying the player is provided on the rotary chucker 10, and when the symbol change is started by the special symbol display device 104 during the right generation, , The indicator lamp 24 is turned on. This allows the player to know that the jackpot lottery has started while the right is being generated, merely by watching the rotating chucker 10, so that the number of places to watch is reduced, and the right type In this gaming machine, the burden of the player watching the game board surface 102 while the right is being generated can be reduced.

Further, in the present embodiment, the indicator light 26 for notifying the player is provided on the rotary chuck 10, and the indicator light 26 is turned on when the player reaches the reach state during the right generation. ing. This allows the player to know that the player has reached the reach state while the right is being generated by merely watching the rotating chucker 10, so that the number of places to watch is reduced, and the right-generating-type gaming machine is The burden of the player watching the game board surface 102 during the game can be further reduced.

Further, in the present embodiment, the indicator lamp 28 for notifying the player is provided on the rotary chuck 10 so that the indicator lamp 28 is turned on when the special winning opening 115 is opened during the right generation. It has become. This allows the player to grasp that the special winning opening 115 has been opened during the generation of the right just by watching the rotating chucker 10, so that the number of places to watch is reduced, and in the right-type gaming machine, The burden of the player watching the game board surface 102 during the right generation can be further reduced.

Further, in the present embodiment, the indicator lamp 22 for notifying the player is provided on the rotary chucker 10, and when the special winning opening 20 is closed while the right is being generated,
When a game ball is waiting in the game ball standby section 16, the indicator light 22 is turned on. Thereby, the player can grasp the firing timing that becomes a wasteful ball during the generation of the right only by gazing at the rotating chucker 10, so that the right-generating type gaming machine can generate the right compared to the related art. It is possible to reduce the possibility that a game ball launched by a player becomes a waste ball.

Further, in the present embodiment, when a game ball waiting in the game ball waiting section 16 wins the third kind start winning prize port 12 during the right generation, the indicator lamp 22 is made to blink. Has become. This allows the player to grasp the firing timing at which the large winning opening 20 can be effectively awarded while the right is being generated, merely by watching the rotating chucker 10, so that the right-type game can be performed as compared with the related art. In the machine, it is possible to further reduce the possibility that a game ball fired by the player during the generation of the right becomes a waste ball.

Further, in the present embodiment, the number-of-rounds display 30 for notifying the player is changed to the rotary chucker 10.
And the number of times the round is continued is displayed on the round number display 30 while the right is being generated. Thereby, the player can grasp the number of times of the round only by gazing at the rotating chucker 10, so that the number of gazing points is reduced, and in the right-type gaming machine, the player can play the game while the right is being generated. The burden of gazing at the board surface 102 can be further reduced.

In the above-described embodiment, the third-type starting winning opening 12 corresponds to the first starting winning opening described in claims 1 to 6, and 10 to 13, and the starting winning opening 111 corresponds to claims 1 to 4. , 11 to 13, the rotary chucker 10 corresponds to the second starting winning opening described in claims 1 to 6 and 11.
13 to 13. The special winning opening 20 corresponds to the specific winning opening described in claims 1 to 5, 10 to 13, and the special winning opening 115 corresponds to the second specific winning opening described in claim 3 or 4. Light 22,
24, 26, 28 and the number-of-rounds indicator 30 correspond to the notification means according to claims 1 to 6, 10 to 13.

Further, in the above embodiment, the motor corresponds to the driving means according to claim 5, 6, 11, or 12. In the above-described embodiment, the process of notifying the firing timing or the firing stop timing by using the indicator lamp 22 in step S114 is performed. Instead, the firing stop or the firing stop timing illustrated in the flowchart of FIG. You may comprise so that a process may be performed.

Here, the firing stop process in step S114 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the firing stop processing. The firing stop process is a process of stopping the firing of the game ball at a timing when it is considered that the game ball does not win any of the third kind start winning opening 12 and the special winning opening 20 during the right generation. When executed in S114, as shown in FIG. 9, the process first proceeds to step S500.

In step S500, it is determined whether or not the right is being generated. If it is determined that the right is being generated (Yes),
The process proceeds to step S502 to determine whether or not the special winning opening 20 is closed. If it is determined that the special winning opening 20 is closed (Yes), the process proceeds to step S504. In step S504, it is determined based on the detection signal from the standby detection switch 136 whether or not the game ball is waiting in the game ball standby unit 16, and it is determined that the game ball is waiting in the game ball standby unit 16. When (Yes), the process proceeds to step S506, in which a control command for stopping the launch of the game ball by the launch device 161 is output to the prize ball payout control unit 156, and a series of processes is ended to return to the original process Let it return.

On the other hand, when it is determined in step S500 that the right is not being generated (No), when it is determined in step S502 that the special winning opening 20 is not closed (No), and when the game ball is determined in step S504, If it is determined that the game ball is not waiting in the standby unit 16 (No), the process proceeds to step S
The process proceeds to 508, where it is determined whether or not the firing of the game ball has been stopped by the processing of step S506, and when it is determined that the firing of the game ball has been stopped (Yes),
The process shifts to step S510 to output a control command for canceling the stop of the launch of the game ball to the prize ball payout control unit 156, to end a series of processes and return to the original process.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S508 that the firing of the game balls has not been stopped (No), a series of processing is terminated and the processing returns to the original processing. Next, the operation of the gaming machine by the above-described firing stop processing will be briefly described. While the right is being generated, a large amount of the game ball is issued during the right generation in order to prevent the game ball from being fired in a state in which the game ball is unlikely to be won in any of the third kind starting winning opening 12 and the large winning opening 20. If it is determined that the game ball is waiting in the game ball standby unit 16 based on the detection signal from the standby detection switch 136 when the winning opening 20 is closed, step S50 is performed.
After 0 to S506, the launch of the game ball is forcibly stopped. Here, even if the player attempts to fire the game ball by operating the firing handle, the game ball is not fired.

After the firing of the game balls is forcibly stopped, the right generation state ends, the special winning opening 20 is opened again, or the game balls waiting in the game ball standby section 16 When the third kind start winning opening 12 is won, step S50
After 8, S510, the suspension of the launch of the game ball is released.
Therefore, in the right-type pachinko machine, it is possible to reduce the possibility that a game ball fired by a player during the generation of a right becomes a useless ball as compared with the related art.

In this case, the third kind start winning port 12
Corresponds to the first starting winning opening described in claim 7, the rotary chucker 10 corresponds to the winning device described in claim 7, and the special winning opening 20 corresponds to the specific winning opening described in claim 7 or 9. Correspondingly, the motor corresponds to the driving means according to claim 7, and the standby detection switch 136 corresponds to the standby detection means according to claim 8 or 9. Further, the firing control section 160 and the firing stop processing correspond to the firing control means according to claim 8 or 9.

In the above embodiment, when executing the game control processing shown in the flowcharts of FIGS. 4 to 7 and FIG. 9, a case where a game control program stored in advance in the ROM 230 is executed is used. Although the description has been made, the present invention is not limited to this, and the program may be read from the storage medium storing the program indicating these procedures into the RAM 240 and executed.

Here, the storage medium is a semiconductor storage medium such as a RAM or a ROM, a magnetic storage type storage medium such as an FD or HD, an optical read type storage medium such as a CD, CDV, LD, or DVD, or an MO storage medium. A magnetic storage type / optical readout type storage medium includes any storage medium that can be read by a computer regardless of an electronic, magnetic, optical, or other read method.

Further, in the above embodiment, the case where the present invention is applied to a game machine which is a pachinko machine has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and other amusement game machines and the like may be used without departing from the gist of the present invention. Is also applicable to gaming machines.

[0106]

As described above, according to the gaming machine of the first aspect of the present invention, while the player is watching the prize device, the predetermined gaming state can be maintained. Since the lottery can be grasped at the beginning, the number of places to watch is reduced, and in the right-type gaming machine, the player can turn the game board surface while the predetermined gaming state is occurring. The effect that the burden of watching can be reduced can be obtained.

Furthermore, according to the gaming machine of the second aspect of the present invention, the player is only watching the prize device, and is notified while the predetermined gaming state is occurring. Therefore, the number of places to watch is reduced, and the burden of the player watching the game board surface while the predetermined gaming state is occurring in the right-type gaming machine is reduced as compared with the related art. The effect that it can be obtained is obtained.

Further, according to the gaming machine of the third aspect of the present invention, the player only looks closely at the prize winning device and obtains the second specific prize while the predetermined gaming state is occurring. Since it is possible to grasp that the mouth is open, the number of places to watch is reduced, and in comparison with the related art, in the right-type gaming machine, the player gazes at the game board surface while the predetermined gaming state is occurring. The effect that the burden can be reduced can be obtained.

Further, according to the gaming machine of the fourth aspect of the present invention, the lottery is started while the predetermined gaming state is occurring only by the player watching the winning device. Since the fact that the notice has been given and the fact that the second specific winning opening has been opened can be grasped, the number of places to watch is reduced, and the gaming machine of the right-of-kind type has a predetermined gaming state as compared with the related art. The effect of reducing the burden of the player gazing at the game board while the game is occurring can be obtained.

Further, according to the gaming machine of the fifth aspect of the present invention, the launching which becomes a waste ball while the predetermined gaming state occurs only by watching the prize winning device. Since the timing can be ascertained, it is possible to reduce the possibility that a game ball fired by a player while a predetermined game state is occurring becomes a waste ball in a right-type gaming machine as compared with the related art. The effect that can be obtained is also obtained.

Further, according to the gaming machine of the sixth aspect of the present invention, the player does not become a waste ball while the predetermined game state is occurring only by watching the winning device. Since the timing can be ascertained, it is possible to reduce the possibility that a game ball fired by a player while a predetermined game state is occurring becomes a waste ball in a right-type gaming machine as compared with the related art. The effect that can be obtained is also obtained.

Further, according to the gaming machine according to the seventh to ninth aspects of the present invention, in the right-type gaming machine, the player is allowed to operate while the predetermined gaming state is occurring, as compared with the related art. The effect that the possibility that the launched game ball becomes a useless ball can be reduced can also be obtained. Furthermore, according to the gaming machine of the tenth aspect of the present invention, since the player can grasp the number of times of the round only by gazing at the prize winning device, the number of gazing points is reduced, and the right property type is reduced. In the gaming machine of (1), the effect of further reducing the burden of the player watching the gaming board surface while the predetermined gaming state is occurring can be obtained.

Further, according to the gaming machine of the eleventh aspect of the present invention, the launching which becomes a useless ball while the predetermined gaming state occurs only by watching the prize-winning device. Since the timing can be ascertained, it is possible to reduce the possibility that a game ball fired by a player while a predetermined game state is occurring becomes a waste ball in a right-type gaming machine as compared with the related art. The effect that it can be obtained is obtained.

Further, according to the gaming machine of the twelfth aspect of the present invention, the player can watch the winning device only by watching the prize-winning device, and without causing a waste ball while the predetermined gaming state is occurring. Since the timing can be ascertained, it is possible to reduce the possibility that a game ball fired by a player while a predetermined game state is occurring becomes a waste ball in a right-type gaming machine as compared with the related art. The effect that it can be obtained is obtained.

Further, according to the gaming machine of the thirteenth aspect of the present invention, the player can grasp the number of times of the round only by watching the prize winning device. As compared with the related art, in the right-type gaming machine, it is possible to reduce the burden of the player watching the gaming board surface while the predetermined gaming state is occurring.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a diagram schematically showing a front portion of a game board surface of a right-type pachinko machine, particularly a portion necessary for explanation.

FIG. 2 is a view showing a structure of a rotary chucker 10;

FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a main board.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing a game control process.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing a notification process of a firing timing.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing notification processing of a right generation state end.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart illustrating a notification process of a round continuation number.

FIG. 8 is a time chart for explaining the notification of the firing timing.

FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing a firing stop process.

[Explanation of symbols]

 Reference Signs List 10 rotating chucker 12 third kind start winning opening 14 rotating body 16 game ball standby section 18 movable wing piece 20 big winning opening 23 front panel 22, 24, 26, 28 indicator light 30 round number display 104 special symbol display device 111 starting Winner 115 Special Winner 116 V Winner 131 Start Winner Switch 132 Special Winner Switch 133 V Winner Switch 134 Third Type Start Winner Switch 200 Main Board 220 CPU 230 ROM 240 RAM 250 I / O

Claims (13)

[Claims] 1. A lottery device comprising a winning device having a first start winning opening, and a lottery for establishing a predetermined condition necessary for generating a predetermined game state upon a winning in the second starting winning opening. A gaming machine that controls opening and closing of a specific winning opening so as to be in an advantageous state for a player when a winning is provided in the first starting winning opening while the predetermined gaming state is occurring. In the end of the predetermined game state, while the predetermined game state is occurring, at least, it is performed as a requirement that the predetermined conditions are satisfied in the lottery, to the player A notification unit for notifying the lottery device, and when the lottery is started while the predetermined game state is occurring, a notification by the notification unit is performed. Gaming machine. 2. A lottery device comprising a prize winning device having a first starting winning opening, and a lottery for establishing a predetermined condition necessary for generating a predetermined gaming state upon winning of a winning in the second starting winning opening. And performing a preliminary lottery of whether or not to notify the establishment of the predetermined condition, and performing a preliminary announcement prior to establishment of the predetermined condition based on a result of the preliminary lottery, while the predetermined game state is occurring. When the first starting winning opening has a winning, in the gaming machine controlling opening and closing of the specific winning opening so as to be in an advantageous state for the player, the end of the predetermined gaming state is determined by the predetermined game While the state is occurring, at least the lottery is to be performed as a requirement that the predetermined condition is satisfied, a notifying means for notifying a player is provided in the winning device, Is playing A game machine characterized in that when the notice is given during the occurrence, a notice is given by the notifying means. 3. A lottery device comprising a winning device having a first starting winning opening, and a lottery for establishing a predetermined condition necessary for generating a predetermined gaming state upon a winning in the second starting winning opening. A gaming machine that controls opening and closing of a specific winning opening so as to be in an advantageous state for a player when a winning is provided in the first starting winning opening while the predetermined gaming state is occurring. In the end of the predetermined gaming state, at least during the occurrence of the predetermined gaming state, the second specific winning opening that is opened when the predetermined condition is satisfied in the lottery and the establishment thereof is triggered. The prize device is provided with a notification means for notifying a player, and the second identification is performed while the predetermined game state is occurring. When the winning opening is opened Is a game machine configured to make a notification by the notification means. 4. A lottery device having a prize winning device having a first starting winning opening, and a lottery for establishing a predetermined condition required to generate a predetermined gaming state upon winning of a winning in the second starting winning opening. And performing a preliminary lottery of whether or not to notify the establishment of the predetermined condition, and performing a preliminary announcement prior to establishment of the predetermined condition based on a result of the preliminary lottery, while the predetermined game state is occurring. When the first starting winning opening has a winning, in the gaming machine controlling opening and closing of the specific winning opening so as to be in an advantageous state for the player, the end of the predetermined gaming state is determined by the predetermined game While the state is occurring, at least, it is required that the predetermined condition is satisfied in the lottery and that there is a prize in the second specific winning opening opened upon the establishment of the predetermined condition. , To the player The prize winning device is provided with a notification means for giving a notification when the lottery is started, the notice is given, and the second specific winning opening is opened while the predetermined game state is occurring. A gaming machine configured to perform a first notification, a second notification, and a third notification by the notification unit when the notification is performed. 5. The prize winning device according to claim 1, wherein the winning device has the first starting prize opening on a peripheral surface thereof and is rotated by a driving unit, and the first starting prize opening is provided. A game ball standby unit for holding the game ball held until the first starting winning port is rotated to a predetermined position in order to win the game ball in the mouth, and the predetermined game state is occurring. A gaming machine characterized in that when the specific winning port is closed in the meantime, and when a game ball is waiting in the game ball standby section, a notification is made by the notification means. 6. The prize winning device according to claim 1, wherein the winning device has the first starting winning opening on a peripheral surface thereof and is rotated by a driving unit, and the first starting winning prize is provided. A game ball standby unit for holding the game ball held until the first starting winning port is rotated to a predetermined position in order to win the game ball in the mouth, and the predetermined game state is occurring. A gaming machine characterized in that when a game ball is not waiting in the game ball standby section, notification by the notification means is performed. 7. The prize winning device according to claim 1, wherein the prize winning device is provided with a first starting prize opening on a peripheral surface thereof, and a rotating body that is rotated by a driving unit; A game ball standby unit for holding the game ball held until the first starting winning port is rotated to a predetermined position in order to win the game ball in the mouth, and the predetermined game state is occurring. A gaming machine characterized in that the launch of gaming balls is stopped at timing when it is considered that the gaming balls do not win any of the first starting winning opening and the specific winning opening. 8. The game machine according to claim 7, wherein a standby detecting means for detecting that the game ball is waiting in the game ball standby section, and a firing for controlling the firing of the game ball based on a detection result of the standby detecting means. A gaming machine comprising: a control unit. 9. The launch control unit according to claim 8, wherein, when the specific winning opening is closed while the predetermined game state is occurring, the launch control unit is configured to execute the launch control unit based on a detection result of the standby detection unit. A game machine characterized in that when it is determined that a game ball is waiting in the game ball standby section, the emission of the game ball is stopped. 10. The end of the predetermined game state according to any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein at least the first start winning opening is awarded while the predetermined game state is occurring. The opening and closing of the specific winning opening is performed as a trigger on the condition that the round is performed a predetermined number of times, and the notification unit notifies the continuation number of the round. A gaming machine characterized by the following. 11. A rotating body having a first starting winning opening on a peripheral surface thereof and rotated by a driving means, and said first starting winning opening for causing a game ball to win in said first starting winning opening. And a game ball standby unit for holding the game ball held until the game ball reaches a predetermined position by rotation. The game machine has a prize winning device having a prize in the second starting prize port. Lottery for satisfying a certain predetermined condition is performed, and the first game is performed while the predetermined game state occurs.
In the gaming machine for controlling opening and closing of a specific winning opening so as to be in an advantageous state for the player when the winning winning opening of the game is awarded, a notifying means for notifying the player is provided in the winning device. In the case where the specific winning opening is closed while the predetermined game state is occurring, when the game ball is waiting in the game ball standby unit, the notification by the notification unit is performed. A gaming machine characterized by becoming. 12. A rotating body having a first starting winning opening on its peripheral surface and rotated by a driving means, and said first starting winning opening for causing a game ball to win in said first starting winning opening. And a game ball standby unit for holding the game ball held until the game ball reaches a predetermined position by rotation. The game machine has a prize winning device having a prize in the second starting prize port. Lottery for satisfying a certain predetermined condition is performed, and the first game is performed while the predetermined game state occurs.
In the gaming machine for controlling opening and closing of a specific winning opening so as to be in an advantageous state for the player when the winning winning opening of the game is awarded, a notifying means for notifying the player is provided in the winning device. A gaming machine characterized in that when the game ball is not waiting in the game ball standby section while the predetermined game state is occurring, a notification is made by the notification means. 13. A lottery device comprising a winning device having a first starting winning opening, and a lottery for establishing a predetermined condition required to generate a predetermined gaming state upon a winning in the second starting winning opening. A gaming machine that controls opening and closing of a specific winning opening so as to be in an advantageous state for a player when a winning is provided in the first starting winning opening while the predetermined gaming state is occurring. In the end of the predetermined gaming state, at least one round of opening and closing of the specific winning opening at the time of winning in the first starting winning opening while the predetermined gaming state is occurring. As a requirement, it has been performed a predetermined number of times, and a notifying means for notifying a player is provided in the winning device, and the notifying means is configured to notify the number of continuations of the round. Being A gaming machine characterized by the following.