JP2003190551A - Pachinko game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To prevent the run-out of balls at the start of a special game operation for preventing generation of a blown-out condition. <P>SOLUTION: In the pachinko game machine in which the special game operation is executed, a game ball residence region such as a residence recess 40 where game balls remain is disposed inside an upper game ball reserving tray 32. As a result, even if the special game operation is started with fewer game balls, the shooting of game balls is possible by using the game balls remaining in the game ball residence region, so that the blown-out condition can be prevented. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2003,JPO

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a pachinko gaming machine in which a special game operation (big hit operation) occurs and an opening operation of a variable winning apparatus is generated.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art A pachinko gaming machine is known in which a special game operation is executed by opening a specific winning opening due to satisfaction of a predetermined condition, and performing a special game operation which progresses on condition that a ball passes to a specific winning area in the specific winning opening. As a pachinko game machine of this kind, it is provided with a symbol display device that variably displays a plurality of symbols, and a symbol starting area that triggers the symbol display device to be variably displayed by passing a ball, and a predetermined jackpot symbol aspect on the symbol display device. When is displayed as a stop, the pachinko gaming machine in which the special game operation is executed with the opening of the specific winning opening and progressing on the condition that the ball passes to the specific winning area in the specific winning opening is a kind of pachinko machine or 3 It is well known as a seed pachinko machine.

Here, the type 1 pachinko game machine is a game ball launching device for launching a game ball to the game area, a ball feeding device for sending the game ball toward the launch position of the game ball launching device, and a plurality of symbols are changed. A symbol display device for displaying, a symbol starting area that triggers variable display of the symbol display device by passing a ball, and a variable winning device having a specific winning opening that is normally closed, and a predetermined jackpot to the symbol display device. When the symbol mode is stopped and displayed, the variable winning device is driven to open the specific winning opening until a predetermined number of game balls flow in or until a predetermined time elapses, and the specific winning area arranged in the specific winning opening. On the condition that the game ball passes inside, a special game operation is performed in which the opening drive is repeated up to a predetermined limit number of times. In this configuration, the specific winning opening is provided with a specific area which is a winning opening having a detection means for continuing the opening of the general winning opening and the specific winning opening in the next round. Then, the opening of a specific winning opening for one round at the time of a big hit ends when a specified number of winning balls are detected or when a predetermined time elapses, and during that round, a game ball passes through the specific area within the specific area detection effective time. Then, the specific winning opening of the next round is opened, and it continues up to the maximum number of times. If the passage of a specific area of the game ball is not detected within this effective time, the special game operation ends (puncture).
Becomes In this way, in a pachinko gaming machine in which a special game operation that progresses on the condition of passing a ball to the specific winning area is executed, even if the special game operation is started, the game ball must be passed to the specific winning area. , Punk will occur.

[0004]

The above-mentioned big hit operation is to obtain a large amount of game balls at one time, which is a right that the player has earned with difficulty, and if this is a profit that cannot be received by a puncture, the player will lose the profit. It gives a great feeling of loss to the player, and causes distrust of the pachinko game, which causes the customer to leave. More specifically, when a game ball passes through the starting winning area, a predetermined number (for example, 5) of game balls are immediately paid out, but the launch device has 100 balls per minute (about 17 per 10 seconds).
Since each game ball is controlled to be launched,
There is always a gradual decrease. Specifically, the stop time due to the normal fluctuation of the design is 10 seconds, the average gauge design is to match this, once every 10 seconds, the game ball passes through the starting winning area, During this time, 17 game balls will be driven in, so even if there are 5 prize balls, 1
Game balls will be lost at a pace of 2/10 seconds. For this reason, in the normal game state, the rate of decrease of the possessed ball is relatively fast, the game ball passes through the starting prize area after the remaining game balls have decreased, and the prize is awarded. Occurs when there is a lottery, and it is easy for the state where there is no game ball to be launched at the time when the big hit is confirmed and displayed.

As described above, such a punctured state may always occur, and the player must play the game while keeping the number of remaining balls in the game ball in mind, and supply the game ball without interruption. Or, if the number of game balls has decreased, each time the game ball passes through the starting winning area, in order to secure the remaining ball, the firing of the game ball is temporarily stopped and the symbol is confirmed on the symbol display device. After confirming that it has been done, there is no choice but to perform a troublesome operation of restarting the hit ball. In addition, it is uncertain because it is something that a person does, so it may be disappointed.

As described above, an object of the present invention is to provide a pachinko gaming machine capable of preventing the occurrence of a punctured state of special game operation due to a ball out.

[0007]

According to the present invention, a special game operation is executed in which a specific winning opening is opened by satisfying a predetermined condition, and the ball progresses to a specific winning area within the specific winning opening. In a pachinko gaming machine, a prize ball is supplied, and of the storage bowl of the game ball that communicates with the ball firing position,
A pachinko gaming machine (claim 1), characterized in that a game ball retaining area in which a game ball remains is arranged therein. As this type of pachinko gaming machine to which the present invention is applied, a symbol display device that variably displays a plurality of symbols on the gaming machine, and a symbol starting area that serves as a trigger to variably display the symbol display device by passing a ball, Based on the fact that a predetermined jackpot pattern mode is stopped and displayed on the symbol display device, a special game operation is performed which involves the opening of a specific winning port and progresses on the condition that the ball passes to a specific winning region within the specific winning port. A pachinko game machine is proposed (claim 2).

As the game ball retention area, a retention recess formed in the inner surface of the storage upper plate is proposed (claim 3). With such a configuration, the flow of the game balls in the storage tray is not hindered, and the game balls are retained on the back side which is easily noticed by the player, so that the player will not forget the ball.

Further, as a game ball retention area, a retention step surface formed by standing up on the side of the bottom surface of the storage upper plate and having a plurality of moderation small grooves for suppressing rolling of the game ball on the top surface may be formed ( Claim 4). Even with such a configuration, since it is not formed on the lower surface (bottom surface) of the game balls of the storage tray,
It does not hinder the flow of the game balls in the storage tray, and will stay at a higher position in the storage tray,
It is easy for players to see and never forgets the ball. Furthermore, the game balls can be easily collected by dropping them while receiving the game balls from the retention step surface by hand.

A game ball retention area may be formed on the bottom surface of the storage upper plate, and a plurality of moderation small grooves for suppressing rolling of the game ball may be formed (claim 5). In such a configuration, unlike a configuration in which a weir prevents the game ball from flowing down,
Since a moderate resistance is generated by the moderation small groove against the game ball, it is possible to hold the game ball with moderation and do not obstruct the flow of the game ball in normal times. In addition, a shallow groove-shaped retention groove surface for retaining a plurality of game balls is also proposed as a configuration in which the game ball retention region is formed on the bottom surface of the storage upper plate (claim 6).

In each of the above constructions, even if the number of balls becomes small, several balls remain in the game ball retention area. In order to supply this remaining ball as a hit ball,
It is necessary to suspend the game and pour it into the downstream, the continuity of the game is temporarily interrupted, and by the interruption, the player calmly confirms the result of the symbol fluctuation and confirms whether special game operation has occurred or not. Will be done. Then, when a special game operation occurs, the remaining balls are shot out, and when at least one ball of them enters the specific winning opening, a new prize ball is generated,
After that, it is possible to continuously send game balls. That is, puncture is avoided. That is, in order to prevent a puncture, it is only necessary to secure one prize in a specific winning opening, and such a prize is guaranteed by retaining the remaining ball.

In addition, since the game is temporarily suspended with a few balls left, it is possible to deal with a case where the remaining few balls are hit.
It is possible to give a margin to think in advance (for example, to purchase additional balls, etc.).

[0013]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT An embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a pachinko gaming machine, which includes a pachinko gaming machine 1, a gaming board 2, and a front frame 30, and a storage upper plate 32 and a storage lower plate disposed on an upper plate panel 31 in a lower portion. 33 is provided on the upper and lower sides, and a firing handle 34 is provided on the lower right side. A touch sensor (see FIG. 3) is provided on the firing lever 35 of the firing handle 34, and the firing drive motor does not operate unless the player touches the firing handle 34 with bare hands to operate. Further, a firing stop switch (not shown) is provided on the side of the firing lever 71, and the firing drive motor is stopped by the pressing operation, so that a single firing is also possible. Then, when the firing handle 34 is grasped and the firing lever 35 is rotated clockwise, the firing drive motor is actuated and the firing balls are fired one by one at a speed of about 100 shots per minute. Is guided to the game area of the game board.

The storage upper plate 32 stores the game balls and the like, and the game balls are arranged in a line by the guide path 19, and a rectifier (not shown) sequentially provided on the back surface of the upper plate panel 31.
To guide you to the launch position. In addition, inside the storage upper plate 32, a prize ball payout opening 36 is arranged on the left side of the back surface, and when the prize balls are paid out from the prize ball payout opening 36 by winning, when the storage top plate 32 becomes full, It is discharged to the storage lower plate 33. Here, the prize ball payout opening 36 for supplying the balls to the storage upper plate 32 is inclined forward, and the entire storage upper plate 32 is inclined rightward.

FIG. 2 is a front view of the game board 2 of the pachinko gaming machine. Here, in the center case 4, a liquid crystal display, C
A special symbol display device 6 including an RT display, a dot matrix or a 7-segment indicator is provided. Three special symbols A, B and C are displayed in the symbol display area F of the special symbol display device 6. This special design A, B, C
Indicates a symbol composed of the numbers 10 consisting of "0" to "9".

At the lower part of the special symbol display device 6 of the center case 4, a special symbol starting memory number display device 8 composed of four pilot lamps is provided. This special symbol starting memory number display device 8 is a main control board 60 (see FIG. 3) described later.
The starting memory number stored in a partial area of the storage device RAM is displayed.

On the upper part of the center case 4, a normal symbol display device 10 having three LEDs inside is arranged. The three light emitting diodes LED sequentially flash to display various combinations of lighting modes. When the lighting mode is a predetermined hit mode, the normal electric accessory 1
Open 5. The ordinary symbol display device 10 may be constituted by a liquid crystal display, one or a plurality of 7-segment indicators, and the like, and determine the hit or loss depending on the display content.

Further, at the top of the center case 4,
A normal symbol starting memory number display device 12 composed of four pilot lamps is provided, and a normal symbol starting switch S described later.
When the game ball detection signal from 2 is stored in a partial area of the storage device RAM of the main control board 60 (see FIG. 3) with a predetermined number being the upper limit, the stored number is displayed.

On the other hand, on both lower sides of the center case 4,
Ordinary symbol starting area (ordinary symbol actuating gate) 13, 13 is provided, by the passage of the game ball the ordinary symbol starting area 1
When the game ball detection signal is generated from the normal symbol starting switch S2 built in 3, 13, the normal symbol display device 10 changes the symbol.

At the position directly below the special symbol display device 6, the inside is used as a symbol starting area 14 (first type starting opening),
An ordinary electric accessory 15 is provided which is designed to change the degree of opening of the symbol starting area (also used as a winning opening) by means of the opening and closing wings. And, when the display result of the normal symbol display device 10 is in the predetermined hit state as described above, the opening / closing wing piece is about 0.
Expand for 2 seconds, expand the opening degree of the pattern starting area 14,
It becomes easy for game balls to enter. The special symbol starting switch S1 (see FIG. 4), such as a photoelectric switch and a limit switch, is provided in the normal electric accessory 15, and the special symbol display device 6 is accompanied by the game ball passage detection by the special symbol starting switch S1. The special symbols A, B, and C are variably displayed, and the predetermined symbols are stopped and displayed.

A specific winning opening 17 having a specific area and a normal area is disposed below the ordinary electric accessory 15, and the opening / closing piece 18 is provided with a specific winning opening solenoid (see FIG. 4).
There is provided a variable winning a prize device 16 for converting the specific winning opening 17 into either an open state or a closed state by controlling opening and closing by. This variable winning device 16 is for executing a special game operation, and inside thereof, as shown in FIG. 3, a specific area switch S3 for detecting a game ball that has entered a specific area, and a winning prize being hit. A count switch S4 for counting the number is provided. Here, the specific area switch S3 also has a function as a count switch for counting the game balls that have entered the specific area. Then, the special symbols A, B, C of the special symbol display device 6 are displayed in a predetermined combination, and when the hit occurs, the opening / closing piece 18 is opened,
In the open state, the upper surface of the opening / closing piece 18 produces a guiding action, guides the game ball to the specific winning opening 17, and when the game ball enters the specific area, it becomes possible to shift to the next opening / closing round and a continuous opening operation occurs. As a result, the player is provided with a predetermined gain.
That is, the special game operation is executed.

Further, the game ball guided to the game area wins in any of the winning openings provided on the board or enters the out opening, and when the gaming ball wins the winning opening, the winning opening Predetermined number by (eg 15)
The game balls of (1) are paid out to the storage upper plate 32 from the prize ball unit provided on the back set mechanism plate on the back side of the inner frame.

FIG. 3 shows a main control board 60 and a payout control board 6.
5, a control circuit for controlling the game operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 including a launch control board 70 and the like. Here, the main control board 60 is provided with a board circuit for controlling the game operation and the like of the pachinko gaming machine, and the main control central control unit CPU is arranged on this board circuit.
The main control central control device CPU executes and executes a general control regarding a game, and the main control central control device CPU has a storage device ROM for storing an operation program used for arithmetic processing, A storage device RAM capable of reading and writing necessary data at any time includes an address bus (not shown) for unilaterally transmitting information designating an address for reading and writing data and a data bus (not shown) for exchanging data. And is connected via a substrate, and constitutes a substrate circuit of the main control substrate 60. This storage device ROM stores fixed data such as a control program and a random number table. In the random number table, the hit special random number K, the hit symbol random number L, the lost symbol random numbers Ma, Mb, Mc, the reach random number N,
The reach symbol random number P, the reach operation mode random number Q, the normal hit random number U, the hit ordinary symbol random number V, etc. are stored, and when the predetermined requirements are satisfied, the main control central control unit CPU performs a lottery for each random number. . Further, the storage device RAM is provided with a special symbol starting switch S1, a storage area for temporarily storing the number of memories etc. by the ON operation of the normal symbol starting switch S2, a register area constituting a soft timer, a work area and the like. ing. The main control board 60 also constitutes the remaining ball holding control means according to the present invention.

A clock device (not shown) for outputting a predetermined clock pulse is provided to the substrate circuit of the main control substrate 60.
Is provided and is connected to the main control central control unit CPU. Then, the central control unit CPU for main control performs arithmetic processing in time series with clock pulses at regular intervals,
A series of processing operations are sequentially executed.

The board circuit of the main control board 60 is provided with an input port (not shown) and an output port (not shown) through which the main control central control unit CPU performs data communication with peripheral devices. The control command from the main control board 60 via the output port is transmitted in one direction to each input port of the symbol display control board 62, the sound source control board 63, the light source control board 64, and the payout control board 65. Are connected as they are. Further, the special symbol start switch S1, the normal symbol start switch S2, the specific area switch S3, the count switch S4 are connected to the input port of the main control board 60 via the board relay board 61, and the main control board 6 is connected.
0 checks the game ball detection state of each switch S1 to 4 every 2 ms, and if there is a game ball detected, its signal is waveform shaped by the waveform shaping circuit and input to the main control central control unit CPU, and the information is stored. Stored in device RAM. Further, the solenoid of the normal electric accessory 15, the solenoid of the specific winning port 17, etc. are connected to the output port of the main control board 60 via the board relay board 61, and the main control central control unit CPU
Is activated when a predetermined condition is selected.

The central control unit CPU for main control and each central control unit CPU installed on each control board described later are
It is composed of an arithmetic unit which is connected with an arithmetic unit (ALU) for processing predetermined data, a register for storing data input / output to / from the arithmetic unit and a read instruction, and a decoder for decoding the instruction. There is. The arithmetic processing capacity of the central control unit CPU is determined by the number of coupled arithmetic units. Then, the main control central control unit CPU transmits a control command signal generated in a predetermined format to each control board, and the central control unit CPU of each control board executes a predetermined control according to the control command signal. Will be done.

The symbol display control board 62 is provided with a substrate circuit for controlling the symbol display mode displayed on the symbol display area F of the special symbol display device 6. This board circuit, a central control device CPU for symbol control for controlling the symbol display mode, a storage device ROM in which the effect program is stored, a storage device RAM capable of reading and writing necessary data, an input port and an output port Are connected and configured. This storage device ROM also stores fixed data for performing the symbol variation mode such as the operation program, the variable pattern of the symbol display area F and its display pattern, the winning game pattern, and the reach mode pattern.

In the symbol display control board 62, the control command signal received from the main control board 60 via the input port is arithmetically processed in the symbol control central control unit CPU to produce a predetermined symbol display mode. To the display driver via the output port. Then, the display driver is a special symbol display device 6 according to the symbol data.
The predetermined symbols such as the special symbols A, B, and C are displayed in the symbol display area F. As this special symbol display device 6, CR
It is preferable to use a display device such as a T display device or an LCD (liquid crystal) display device that is capable of effect expression.

The sound source control board 63 is provided with a board circuit for controlling sound effects and the like generated from the speaker. This board circuit is a storage device ROM in which fixed data such as an operation program and a sound generation pattern is stored in a sound source control central control device CPU that controls sound.
And a storage device RAM for reading and writing necessary data, and an input port and an output port are connected. The sound source control board 63 processes the control command signal received from the main control board 60 through the input port by the central controller CPU for sound source control, and outputs predetermined sound data to the sound generator through the output port. Make a call,
The sound data is received and output to the speaker.

The light source control board 64 is provided with a board circuit for controlling an electric decoration device such as a light emitting diode LED or a decoration lamp provided in a pachinko game machine. In this board circuit, a central control device CPU for controlling a light source, which controls lighting, blinking, etc. of an illumination device, stores an operation program and fixed data such as an illumination pattern for illumination of a light emitting diode LED, a decoration lamp, etc. A storage device ROM that is stored and a storage device R that reads and writes necessary data
The AM is connected to the input port and the output port. The light source control board 64 is a central control unit CPU for light source control, performs arithmetic processing on a control command signal received from the main control board 60 through the input port, and emits predetermined optical data through the output port. Diode LED
Or a decorative lamp or the like is transmitted to a light source operating substrate provided with a driver for emitting light, and a predetermined light emitting diode LED, a decorative lamp or the like is turned on or blinked.

The payout control board 65 is provided with a board circuit for controlling the renting of game balls, prize balls and the like. This board circuit activates various solenoids such as a ball rental unit and a prize ball unit to control a supply of a predetermined ball or a prize ball to a payout control central control unit CPU, and an operation program, a prize ball or a ball rental. The storage device ROM in which fixed data such as the sphere count pattern is stored, the storage device RAM in which necessary data such as sphere count data is read and written, and the input port and the output port are connected. According to the control command signal received from the main control board 60, the payout control board 65 performs arithmetic processing in the payout control central control unit CPU and transmits predetermined data to the payout relay board via the output port. Various solenoids, such as a ball rental unit and a prize ball unit, are operated to execute predetermined ball rental and payout of prize balls. In addition, the payout control board 65 is connected to a prepaid card unit that reads and writes a prepaid card storing a rental ball of a game ball and a CR connection board that relays data processing of the prepaid card. Exchange data such as remaining balls.

Further, a firing control board 70 is connected to the payout control board 65. The firing control board 70 drives and controls a firing drive motor, and receives a signal from a touch sensor that is turned on when the player holds the firing handle 34.

Next, the control mode of the above-mentioned pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described according to its operation. When the game ball is launched from the launching device to the game board 2, the game ball passes through the symbol starting area 14, and the special symbol starting switch S1 is turned on, the main control board 60 sends the signal through the board relay board 61. recognize. With such a signal, the main control central control unit CPU of the main control board 60 causes the special winning random number K, the winning symbol random number L, the missing symbol random number Ma, which are stored in the storage device ROM.
Each symbol random number such as Mb, Mc, reach random number N, reach symbol random number P, reach operation mode random number Q, etc. is selected, and each selected value is temporarily stored in the storage device RAM. Further, based on the ON signal of the special symbol starting switch S1, the central control unit CPU for main control performs arithmetic processing to transmit a prize ball command signal to the payout control board 65, and to generate a prize ball sound interlocking with the prize ball operation. The generation command signal is transmitted to the sound source control board 63, and the generation command signal for the prize ball lamp or the like is transmitted to the light source control board 64.

The payout control board 65, which has received the prize ball command signal from the main control board 60, has a storage device ROM and a storage device RA.
Central control unit CPU for payout control using stored data of M
Then, the calculation process is performed, and the solenoid of the prize ball unit is operated according to the result to pay out a predetermined number of prize balls. In synchronization with this, the sound source control board 63 which has received the prize ball sound generation command signal performs arithmetic processing in the sound source control central control unit CPU using the storage data of the storage device ROM or storage device RAM, and According to the result, a predetermined prize ball sound is output from the speaker in accordance with the payout of the prize ball. At the same time, in the light source control board 64, the central control unit CPU for light source control stores the storage device ROM in accordance with the received command signal of the prize ball lamp.
The arithmetic processing is performed using the storage data of the storage device RAM, and a predetermined light emitting diode LED, a decorative lamp, or the like is turned on or blinked according to the result.

Furthermore, the special symbol starting switch S1 O
When the symbol variation is started by N operation or by exhausting the starting memory number stored in the storage device RAM of the main control board 60, the main control central control device CPU judges the selected special random number K. , Hit symbol random number L, any one of the lost symbol random numbers Ma, Mb, Mc is valid, and it is determined whether or not the reach symbol mode is set according to the selection content of the reach random number N, and in the case of reach, the reach symbol random number P ,
Reach operation mode The random number Q is validated. Then, based on the result, a symbol control command signal for controlling the symbol display mode executed by the special symbol display device 6 is transmitted to the symbol display control board 62.

The symbol control central control unit CPU of the symbol display control board 62 which has received the symbol control command signal uses a predetermined display program stored in the storage device ROM in accordance with the symbol control command signal to obtain a special symbol. The symbol display mode of the special symbols A, B, and C produced on the display device 6 is determined. Then, special symbols A, B, according to the symbol display mode
C is stopped in sequence, and the special symbols A, B, C are confirmed and displayed.

In addition, the main control central control unit CPU of the main control board 60 sends a sound control command signal to the sound source control board 6 in order to link the sound operation and the light emission operation with the pattern display mode.
3 as well as a lighting control command signal to the light source control board 64. Sound source control board 6 that receives a sound control command
3 performs arithmetic processing in the central controller CPU for sound source control using an operation program or the like stored in the storage device ROM, and outputs the obtained sound data from the speaker via the sound generator. Further, in the light source control board 64, in accordance with the illumination control command signal, the central control device CPU for light source control performs arithmetic processing using the operation program stored in the storage device ROM, and the obtained optical data is
A predetermined light emitting diode LED or a decorative lamp is turned on and blinked through the light source operating board.

Further, when the game sphere continuously passes through the symbol starting area 14, the game sphere detection by the special symbol starting switch S1 is stored in the storage device RAM of the main control board 60, and based on the storage, As described above, the light emitting diode LEDs of the special symbol starting memory number display device 8 are sequentially turned on,
Up to 4 can be reserved. This light emitting diode LED is turned off every time the design changes, and the number of memories is reduced.
In addition, when the starting memory number is full (four), even if the game ball passes through the symbol starting area 14, it becomes invalid.

When the hit special random number K is selected as a hit, the hit symbol random number L and the reach operation mode random number Q are selected.
, And the main control board 60 is a symbol display control board 62.
A predetermined control command signal is transmitted to. Then, the symbol display control board 62 gives the special symbol A = B in accordance with the winning symbol random number L.
After the stop operation is performed and the reach operation is executed in accordance with the reach operation mode random number Q, the special symbols A, B and C of the predetermined winning symbol mode are confirmed and displayed. At the same time, the light source control board 64 and the sound source control board 63 generate a predetermined illumination device and a sound effect.

Then, the main control board 60 drives the specific winning opening solenoid via the board relay board 61 to open the specific winning opening 17. Then, the game ball is flown into the specific winning opening 17, and the specific area switch S in the specific winning opening 17
When 3 or the count switch S4 is turned on, the main control board 60 confirms the signal via the board relay board 61,
As necessary, the symbol display control board 62 and the payout control board 6
A control command is transmitted to 5, and a series of special game operations are executed.

That is, the sound generator emits fanfare, the specific winning opening solenoid is driven, the opening / closing piece 18 tilts forward, the specific winning opening 17 is opened, and the opening / closing round is executed. This opening / closing round is continued until a predetermined time limit (30 seconds) elapses or until the winning detection of 10 game balls is made by the count switch S4 within the predetermined time limit. Further, as described above, when the game ball flows into the specific area of the specific winning opening 17 and the specific area switch S3 is turned on, the transition condition to the next opening / closing round is satisfied, and the opening / closing piece 18 is once driven to close. Then, one round ends. Then, after the operation ends, the specific winning opening 17 is opened again, and the process moves to the next opening / closing round. In this way, the opening and closing round is repeated up to 16 times, and the continuous opening operation of the specific winning opening 17 is generated, so that the player is provided with a predetermined gain.

On the other hand, when the hit special random number K does not select the hit, the control command signal composed of the above-mentioned lost symbol random numbers Ma, Mb, Mc is transmitted from the main control board 60 to the symbol display control board 62, and the symbol is sent. The display control board 62 displays the special symbols A, B, and C in accordance with the control command. In this case, the special symbol A = B is temporarily displayed according to the control command by the selection of the lost symbol random numbers Ma, Mb, and Mc, and the reach operation is generated according to the predetermined reach variation mode selected by the reach operation mode random number Q. After doing so, it may be possible to adopt a lost pattern mode.

Next, the normal symbol operation will be described. When the game ball passes through the normal symbol starting area 14, the game ball is detected by the normal symbol starting switch S2. When the game ball is detected by this normal symbol starting switch S2, the normal symbol of the normal symbol display device 10 changes. This normal design is red on the left,
It is composed of three light emitting diodes LED of middle green and right red. When the normal symbol display device 10 is changing or the normal electric accessory 15 is open, the normal symbol starting switch S
When the game ball is detected in 2, the storage device R of the main control board 60
The game ball detection is stored in AM, and the light emitting diode L of the normal symbol starting memory number display device 12 is accompanied by the exhaustion of the memory number.
The ED is turned on, and is normally turned off each time the symbol starts to change, and the stored number is displayed. Incidentally, the maximum memory number of the normal symbol starting memory number display device 12 is four, and more than that is invalid.

After the fluctuation stop of the ordinary symbol display device 10,
Or, after the opening operation of the normal electric accessory 15, the normal symbol display device 10 starts to change again based on the starting memory displayed on the normal symbol starting memory number display device 12. Normally, after the fluctuation of the symbol display device 10 has started, the fluctuation stops about 30 seconds or more, and the fluctuation stops, and even if one of the left and right light emitting diodes LED is lit, it is a hit, and the normal electric accessory 1
5 is opened for about 0.2 seconds.

On the other hand, during the variation shortening operation of the special symbol display device 6 described above, the variation time of the normal symbol display device 10 is also reduced from the normal state of about 30 seconds, and the variation stops after about 5 seconds. That is, the predetermined advantageous state is achieved. Along with this, the opening time of the normal electric accessory 15 is extended from about 0.2 seconds to about 3 seconds.

Here, the symbol mode to be displayed when the normal symbol display device 10 stops changing is a normal per random number consisting of 55 frames 0 to 54 stored in the storage device ROM of the main control board 60. Determined by U. Due to the passage of the game ball, when the normal symbol start switch S2 is activated, the main control board 60 selects a random number U of the normal hit random number from the storage device ROM and a random value of the hit normal symbol random number V, and the contents thereof are once stored in the storage device RAM. Memorize, normal pattern display device 1
At the same time that 0 starts to fluctuate, the stored contents are examined to determine the hitting loss corresponding to the selected value of the normal hitting random number U. Then, in the case of a hit, the stop mode is determined by the hit random symbol random number V, and at least one of the left red color and the right red color is lit. In the case of loss, only the medium green light emitting diode LED is turned on.

Next, the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be summarized and briefly described. When the game sphere flows into the symbol starting area 14 of the ordinary electric accessory 42 or the like, the special symbol display device 6 is driven together with the supply of the prize sphere. The special symbols A, B, C of the special symbol display device 6 start changing in accordance with a predetermined symbol sequence, and the symbol change stops in the order of the special symbols A, B, C.
When the special symbols A, B, and C are the combination of the same symbols, a big hit occurs, and the lid 1 of the variable winning device 16
8 tilts forward and the specific winning opening 17 opens. This opening is continued until about 10 gaming balls are won or a predetermined time has elapsed. Moreover, as described above, the specific winning opening 1
When it passes through the specific area No. 7, it is continuously driven, and the specific winning opening 17 is opened again after the opening operation is completed. The number of continuous operations is up to 16 including the first opening.

In the above-described operation, when a big hit occurs, the lid 18 tilts forward to open the specific winning opening 17, and when the special winning opening 17 passes through the specific area, the big hit state is generated. It will be continued. Therefore,
When there is no game ball to be launched next when this jackpot state occurs, the specific winning opening 17 is closed over time without causing the ball to flow into the specific area, and this jackpot operation is easily completed. This leads to a so-called punctured state, and the player has a great sense of loss.

Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present invention, the storage upper plate 32 is provided with a game ball retaining area in which the game balls remain, and the game balls in the storage upper plate 32 are stored. Even in the completely exhausted state, several balls are left in the game ball retention area.

Here, FIGS. 4 and 5 show the first embodiment of the game ball retention area, which is in the storage upper plate 32 and is on the outer surface of the upper plate panel 31 (the inner surface of the storage upper plate 32). )of,
A retention recess 40 is formed near the right side of the prize ball payout opening 36. About five gaming balls can be stored adjacent to each other in the retention recess 40 along the surface direction. Also, the retention recess 40
Five moderation small grooves 70 for suppressing rolling of the game balls are formed along the side wall on the bottom surface of the. The moderation small groove 70 has a dimple-processed form provided on the surface of the golf ball. Thus, the retention concave portion 40 constitutes a game ball retention area.

In such a structure, as described above, the whole storage tray 32 is inclined to the right. Therefore, FIG.
As shown in (a) and FIG. 5 (a), in a state where the discharged balls are small, the game balls do not flow into the retention recess 40,
Run down toward the launch position. Blessed with prizes, Figure 4
As shown in (b) and FIG. 5 (b), when the storage upper plate 32 is filled with the balls, the balls also flow into the retention recess 40. After that, without winning the prize, as shown in FIGS. 1, 4 (c) and 5 (c), even if the game balls in the storage upper plate 32 are exhausted, five balls remain in the retention recess 40. At this time, even if a big hit occurs due to the winning of the game balls that have been exhausted, the player does not panic, and the game balls remaining in the retention recess 40 are manually allowed to flow down to the launch position, and inside the specific winning opening 17 It is possible to drive into a specific area provided in the.

Here, in order to use this remaining ball as a hitting ball, it is necessary to temporarily stop the game and pour it to the downstream side, and the continuity of the game is once interrupted, and due to the interruption, the player Will calmly check the result of the symbol variation and check whether or not the special game operation has occurred. And
When a special game operation occurs, this remaining ball is shot out, a new prize ball is generated when at least one of the remaining balls enters the specific winning opening, and it is possible to continuously send the game ball thereafter. That is, puncture is avoided. In addition, if the jackpot is exhausted and it is exhausted, before the exhaustion of the five balls remaining in the retention recess 40, in preparation for the next game, it is possible to buy a game ball or not. You can judge it.

In such a structure, the flow of the game balls in the storage upper plate 32 is not hindered, and the retention recess 40 is arranged on the back side which is easily noticed by the player. Therefore, I will never forget the ball.

FIGS. 6 and 7 show a second embodiment of the game ball retention area, which is formed as a game ball retention area by being raised up to the side of the bottom surface of the storage upper plate 32 and on the upper surface. Alternatively, the retention step surface 50 may be formed with a plurality of moderation small grooves 70 for suppressing the rolling. The retention step surface 50 is the storage upper plate 32.
Is formed in a hill shape on the downstream side, and a plurality of (six in the figure) moderation small grooves 70 are formed on the upper surface thereof. Further, an inclined guide surface 51 is formed on the outer periphery of the retention step surface 50 so that the game ball can be easily climbed up.

Here, as shown in FIGS. 6 (a) and 7 (a), when the game balls in the storage tray 32 are few, the game balls do not ride on the retention step surface 50 and are at the launch position. Run down. Then, when the storage upper plate 32 is filled with balls as shown in FIG. 6B and FIG. 7B, the inclined guide surface 51 connecting the bottom surface of the storage upper plate 32 and the retention step surface 50 is won. As a guide, the game ball rides on the stay step surface 50 and is held by the moderation small groove 70. Then, in the state of FIG. 6 (c) and FIG. 7 (c) without winning the prize, even if the balls in the storage upper plate 32 are exhausted, 6 balls remain in the 6 recessed portions. Become. For this reason, even if a big hit occurs due to the winning of the balls that have been exhausted first, the player does not panic, and the six balls are manually allowed to flow down and repelled, and the specific area provided in the specific winning opening 17 is provided. It becomes possible to drive in. Also, if you hit out without hitting the jackpot, you can think with a margin whether to buy more balls in preparation for the next game before hitting these 6 balls. .

In this structure, the game balls are retained on the retention step surface 50, and are not formed on the lower surface (bottom surface) of the game balls of the storage upper plate 32. It does not hinder the flow down of the game balls, and since it stays at a higher position in the storage upper plate 32, it is easily noticed by the player and the player does not forget the ball. Furthermore, the game balls can be easily collected by dropping them while receiving the game balls from the stay step surface 50 by hand.

FIG. 8 shows a third embodiment of the game ball retention area, in which a plurality of moderation small grooves 70 for suppressing the rolling of the game balls are formed on the bottom surface of the storage upper plate 32. The area 60 is provided.

Here, as shown in FIG. 8A, a plurality (five in the figure) along the left side wall of the ball discharge port of the storage tray 32.
The moderation small groove 70 is provided. Then, when the player holds the prize and the storage upper plate 32 is filled with the game balls as shown in FIG. 8B, the game balls are locked on the moderation small grooves 70. After that, I was not blessed with winning a prize, and as shown in Fig. 8 (c).
As shown in, even if the balls in the storage tray 32 are exhausted, the game balls are retained and remain on the moderation small groove 70. Then, similarly to the other embodiments, by manually flowing down the game ball retained in the moderation small groove 70, it is possible to drive the game ball into a specific area provided in the specific winning port 17.

In this construction, unlike the construction in which the weir blocks the flow of the game ball by the weir, the moderation small groove 70 generates an appropriate resistance to the game ball.
It is possible to hold the game ball with moderation and does not hinder the flow of the game ball in normal times. Further, in this embodiment, since the moderation small groove 70 is provided along the left side wall of the ball discharge port of the storage upper plate 32, a smooth flow can be maintained without further obstructing the flow down of other game balls. . In each of the embodiments, the moderation small groove 70 is always used, but the invention is not limited to the provision of the moderation small groove 70.

FIG. 9 shows a fourth embodiment in which the moderation small groove 70 is not provided, and a shallow bottom-shaped retention groove surface 61 is formed on the bottom surface of the storage upper plate 32. By making the retention groove surface 61 an area where 5 or 6 game balls can be retained,
Similar to each of the above-described embodiments, it is possible to drive into a specific area provided inside the specific winning opening 17. As another embodiment, a configuration may be adopted in which a protrusion or a weir opposite to the moderation small groove 70 is provided to suppress the flow of the sphere.

Thus, in each of the above embodiments, even if the number of balls becomes small, several balls remain in the game ball retention area. Therefore, when the special game operation is started, it is possible to hit the remaining ball. If the game balls can be fired, at the time of restart, there will almost certainly be a winning ball to the specific winning opening 17 within five, and the winning ball 1
Since 15 prize balls are paid out for each individual, by paying further to the specific winning opening 17 one after another, there is no need to worry about whether the game can be continued by running out of the balls anymore, and the gain obtained in the big hit is guaranteed. Can enjoy. Therefore, when the special game operation is started, the puncture state does not occur due to the ball running out.

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As described above, the present invention is a pachinko game machine in which a special game operation is executed, and in the inside of the storage upper plate of the game ball, the game ball retention area where the game ball remains. Since the balls are arranged, even if the special game operation is started in a state where the number of balls is small, the game balls remaining in the game ball retention area can be launched and punctures can be prevented. Also,
Because the game is temporarily interrupted with a few balls left, you can afford to take precautions in case of a few remaining balls (e.g., purchase additional balls). There are advantages.

When this game ball retention area is constituted by a retention recess formed on the back surface of the storage upper plate, it does not hinder the flow down of the game balls in the storage upper plate, and further the eyes of the player. Since it stays on the back side where it is easy to stick to, you will not forget the ball.

In the case where the game ball retention area is formed by a retention step surface which is formed by standing up on the side of the bottom surface of the storage upper plate and a plurality of moderation small grooves for suppressing rolling of the game ball are formed on the upper surface. Since it is not formed on the lower surface (bottom surface) of the game balls of the storage upper plate, it does not hinder the flow of the game balls in the storage upper plate, and at a higher position in the storage upper plate. Since it stays, it is easy for the player to see, and the ball is not forgotten. Furthermore, the game balls can be easily collected by dropping them while receiving the game balls from the retention step surface by hand.

Furthermore, when the game ball retention area is formed on the bottom surface of the storage upper plate and is formed with a plurality of moderation small grooves for suppressing the rolling of the game ball, the moderation small grooves cause the game balls to move. Since it generates an appropriate resistance force,
It is possible to hold the game ball with moderation and does not hinder the flow of the game ball in normal times.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a pachinko gaming machine 1.

FIG. 2 is a front view of the game board 2.

FIG. 3 is a block circuit diagram showing a control means.

FIG. 4 is a plan view of a storage upper plate 32 showing a relationship between each remaining state of the game balls of the first embodiment and the retention recess 40.

FIG. 5 is a vertical sectional side view of the above.

FIG. 6 is a plan view of a storage tray 32 showing a relationship between each remaining state of the game balls of the second embodiment and the retention step surface 50.

FIG. 7 is a vertical sectional side view of the above.

FIG. 8 is a plan view of a storage tray 32 showing the relationship between each remaining state of the game balls and the game ball retention area 60 of the third embodiment.

FIG. 9 is a vertical sectional side view of a fourth embodiment.

[Explanation of symbols]

32 Storage plate 40 Recessed recess 50 retention step 60 game ball retention area 61 Retaining groove surface 70 moderation small groove

Claims (6)

[Claims] 1. A pachinko gaming machine in which a special game operation is executed in which a specific winning opening is opened due to satisfaction of a predetermined condition, and a special game operation that progresses on condition that a ball passes to a specific winning area in the specific winning opening is executed. A pachinko game machine characterized in that a game ball retention area, in which the game balls remain, is provided inside the storage upper plate of the game balls which is supplied with and communicates with the ball firing position. 2. A symbol display device that variably displays a plurality of symbols, and a symbol starting area that triggers variably display of the symbol display device by passing a ball, and a predetermined big hit symbol mode is stopped and displayed on the symbol display device. On the basis of that, in the pachinko gaming machine in which the special game operation is executed, which involves the opening of the specific winning opening and progresses on the condition that the ball passes to the specific winning area in the specific winning opening, the prize ball is supplied, and 2. The pachinko machine according to claim 1, wherein a game ball storage area communicating with the ball launching position is provided with a game ball retaining area in which the game balls remain, in the interior thereof. 3. The pachinko game machine according to claim 1, wherein the game ball retention area is a retention recess formed in the inner surface of the storage upper plate and capable of retaining the game balls. 4. A game ball retention area is a retention step surface that is formed standing up on the side of the bottom surface of the storage upper plate, and a plurality of moderation small grooves that suppress rolling of the game balls are formed on the top surface. The pachinko gaming machine according to claim 1 or claim 2. 5. The pachinko machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the game ball retention region is a region formed on the bottom surface of the storage upper plate and formed with a plurality of moderation small grooves for suppressing rolling of the game ball. Amusement machine. 6. The pachinko game machine according to claim 1, wherein the game ball retention area is a shallow groove retention groove surface formed on the bottom surface of the storage upper plate and retaining a plurality of game balls. .