JP2003310908A - Pachinko game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a pachinko game machine capable of attracting interest of a player for a long time by varied exciting game contents. <P>SOLUTION: The pachinko game machine is provided with a pattern displaying means 20 for variationally displaying one or a plurality of patterns under a condition that a game ball is detected by a pattern starting means 17, an opening and closing means 23 changing from a closed state to an opened state on the basis that stopped pattern after variation of the pattern displaying means 20 is a predetermined form, a distributing means 31 for distributing a game ball accepted into the opening and closing means 23 to either one of a plurality of guide passages 27 and 28, and a special game state generating means 66 for generating a special game state that is advantageous to the player under a condition that the game ball passes the specific guide passage 28. It is provided with a distribution rate control means 76 for changing a distribution rate to each guide passage 27 and 28. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a ball game machine such as a pachinko machine and an arrange ball machine.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In a ball game machine such as a pachinko machine, a symbol starting means composed of winning means and the like, and a symbol which variably displays one or more symbols on condition that the symbol starting means detects a game ball. Opened from the closed state based on that the display means and the open state which is advantageous to the player and the closed state which is disadvantageous to the player are configured to be switchable and the stop symbol after the change of the symbol display means becomes a predetermined predetermined mode. It is provided with an opening / closing means that changes to a state and a distribution means composed of a rotating body or the like for distributing the game balls received in the opening / closing means to one of a plurality of guide passages, and the game balls have a plurality of guide passages by the distribution means. Among them, there is one which is distributed to a specific guide passage side and generates a special game state advantageous to the player on condition that the game ball passes through the specific guide passage.

In this type of ball game machine, the distribution rate by the distribution means is always substantially constant, and the opening timing of the opening / closing means and the distribution timing of the distribution means to the specific guide passage side coincide, and At that time, when a game ball wins through the opening means, a special game state occurs.

[0004]

In the conventional ball game machine, since the distribution ratio by the distribution means is substantially constant, the game tends to be monotonous without being sharp and cannot attract the interest of the player for a long time. There was a flaw.

In view of such conventional problems, an object of the present invention is to provide a ball-and-ball game machine capable of attracting a player's interest for a long time with a game content which is rich and varied. .

[0006]

Means for Solving the Problems The present invention is a symbol starting means 17 and a symbol displaying means 2 for variably displaying one or a plurality of symbols on condition that the symbol starting means 17 detects a game ball.
0, the closed state is configured to be switchable between an open state that is advantageous to the player and a closed state that is unfavorable to the player, and the stop symbol after the variation of the symbol display means 20 is in a predetermined predetermined mode. Opening / closing means 23 that changes from the open state to the open state
And a distribution means 31 for distributing the game balls received in the opening / closing means 23 to one of a plurality of guide passages 27 and 28, and a specific guide passage 28 of the plurality of guide passages 27 and 28. In the ball game machine provided with a special game state generating means 66 for generating a special game state advantageous to the player on the condition that the player passes, each of the guide passages 2
The distribution rate control means 76 for changing the distribution rate to 7 and 28 is provided.

[0007]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION Hereinafter, each embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. 1 to 8 exemplify a first embodiment in which the present invention is applied to a third-class pachinko machine. Figure 1
In FIG. 1, reference numeral 1 denotes a gaming machine main body, which is provided with a rectangular frame-shaped outer frame 2 and a front frame 3 pivotally attached to the outer frame 2 so as to be openable and closable. A game board 4 is detachably attached to the front frame 3 from the back side corresponding to the window hole, and the front frame 3 is attached to the front side of the game board 4.
A glass door 5 and a front plate 6 which are pivotally attached to each other in an openable and closable manner are arranged to be openable and closable. The front plate 6 is equipped with an upper plate 7 which stores game balls for launching. A lower plate 8 for storing surplus balls and a firing handle 10 of a firing means 9 are provided below the front frame 3, respectively.

On the game board 4, as shown in FIG. 2, a guide rail 11 for guiding the game balls launched from the launching means 9.
Is mounted in a ring, and in the game area 12 inside the guide rail 11, the display means 13 and the variable winning means 1
Various game parts such as 4, operation winning means 15, large winning means 16, symbol starting means 17, ordinary winning means 18, lamp 19 and the like are arranged.

The display means 13 is, for example, a liquid crystal type,
Along with configuring the symbol display means 20, it is possible to appropriately display effect images, demo images, and other images according to the game state.

The symbol display means 20 can variably display one or a plurality of, for example, three game symbols arranged in the left-right direction, and the symbol starting means 17 including a winning means detects a game ball. Under such conditions, it fluctuates for a predetermined time in a predetermined fluctuation pattern, and stops in a predetermined order such as a predetermined hitting mode (predetermined mode) or a deviation mode, such as left, right, and middle, or at the same time. Has become. In addition,
The symbol starting means 17 may be composed of a passage gate or the like.

As the game symbol, a numerical symbol, an alphabet symbol, a character symbol, and other symbols can be used. In this embodiment, ten types of numerical symbols from "0" to "9" are used for the game symbols, and all the game symbols are the same type of numerical symbols "2.2.2""7/7/7"."And the like, at least one game pattern is different from the other" 3
・ 4, 5 ”, etc. will be the disengagement mode. In addition, the hitting mode includes a normal winning mode and a special winning mode.
2 "etc. even hitting pattern with a normal hitting mode,
The winning mode based on odd symbols such as "7/7/7" is a special winning mode.

As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the variable winning means 14 includes a variable winning case 21 which is detachably mounted on the front side of the game board 4 by fitting the rear side into the fitting hole 4a and the game board. The variable winning opening 22 that opens to the upper side of the variable winning case 21 on the front side of 4 and allows the game balls to be won under predetermined conditions
An opening / closing means 23 for opening and closing the variable winning port 22, and a sorting room 2 for receiving a game ball won from the variable winning port 22.
4 and a normal discharge port 25 opened on the back side of the sorting chamber 24
And a specific discharge port 26, a normal guide passage 27 provided on the downstream side of the normal discharge port 25 and for guiding the game balls discharged from the normal discharge port 25 to the back side of the game board 4, and the specific discharge port 2
A specific guide passage 28 that is provided on the downstream side of 6 and guides the game balls discharged from the specific discharge port 26 to the back side of the game board 4.
, A normal discharge detection switch 29 for detecting a game ball passing through the normal guide passage 27, a specific discharge detection switch 30 for detecting a game ball passing through the specific guide passage 28, and a variable winning opening 22 into the distribution chamber 24. A distribution means 31 for distributing the winning game balls to either the normal guide passage 26 or the specific guide passage 27 is provided.

The variable winning means 14 opens the variable winning opening 22 by changing the opening / closing means 23 from the closed state to the open state when the stopped symbol after the change of the symbol display means 20 is in a hit state. , Through the opening / closing means 23, the game balls that have won in the distribution chamber 24 from the variable winning opening 22 are distributed by the distribution means 31 to the normal guide passage 26 and the specific guide passage 27.
It is designed to be distributed to either of.

The variable winning case 21 includes a mounting plate 32 which is detachably mounted on the front surface of the game board 4, and a front cover 33 which forms a distribution chamber 24 on the front side of the mounting plate 32.

The mounting plate 32 is formed in a larger plate shape substantially corresponding to the fitting hole 4a, and is attached to the game board 4 with its peripheral portion abutting against the front side of the game board 4. It is detachably fixed.

On the back side of the upper part of the mounting plate 32, the opening / closing means 23
An opening / closing driving means 34 such as a solenoid for driving to open / close is detachably mounted. In addition, the mounting plate 32 is provided with a specific discharge port 26 and a normal discharge port 25, which are formed in an opening shape on the left and right sides of a substantially central portion in the vertical direction in the sorting chamber 24.

The front cover 33 has a substantially cylindrical peripheral wall portion 35 provided on the front side of the mounting plate 32 so as to face forward, and the peripheral wall portion 3.
5 is integrally provided with a front plate portion 36 that closes the front side, and is detachably mounted on the front side of the mounting plate 32, for example.

On the upper part of the peripheral wall portion 35, a variable winning port 22 is formed in an opening shape, and on the variable winning port 22, the opening / closing means 2 is provided.
3 is provided. The opening / closing means 23 includes, for example, a pair of left and right opening / closing claws 23a, and has a configuration in which a game ball can be won even in an open state. In addition, on the upper part of the front plate portion 36, a winning opening cover 37 is integrally formed that extends upward so as to cover the lower front side of the opening / closing means 23.

The front cover 33 is formed, for example, at least partly transparent so that the inside of the sorting chamber 24 can be visually recognized from the front side.

The distribution means 31 includes a rotating body 38 arranged in the distributing chamber 24 and a drive shaft 39 for connecting the rotating body 38.
It is provided with a rotation driving means 39 such as a stepping motor which can be driven to rotate clockwise through a. The rotating body 38 holds the game balls that have won in the sorting chamber 24 from the variable winning port 22 and the rotation body 38 rotates to cause the normal outlet 2
5 or a concave ball receiving portion 4 that guides to the specific discharge port 26
A plurality of, for example, three 0s are formed on the outer peripheral side at substantially equal intervals.

The three ball receiving portions 40 are composed of one specific ball receiving portion 40a and two normal ball receiving portions 40b, and the specific ball receiving portion 40a and the normal ball receiving portion 40b.
The game balls held by the specific discharge port 26 and the normal discharge port 2 respectively
I will guide you to 5. That is, the normal ball receiving portion 4
0b discharges the game ball through the first normal discharge port 25 passing through, and the specific ball receiving portion 40a holds the game ball in the recessed portion 41 provided on the side surface on the front side in the rotation direction, and the first normal discharge is performed. After passing through the outlet 25, the game ball is discharged through the specific discharge port 26.

The rotation drive means 39 is detachably mounted on the back side of the mounting plate 32 with the drive shaft 39a protruding forward. A normal guide passage 27 and a specific guide passage 28 are detachably attached to the back surface of the attachment plate 32, for example.

The operation winning means 15 is, for example, a rotating body having a stopping portion 15a capable of retaining one game ball and one or a plurality of ball receiving portions capable of holding the game balls retained at this retaining portion 15a. It is a winning means provided with 15b, and the game balls stopped on the stop portion 15a are made to win one by one by the rotating body 15b.

The big winning means 16 is a variable actuation type having an opening and closing plate 42 of a horizontally long rectangular shape which opens and closes around the horizontal axis on the lower side, and the game balls won in the variable winning means 14 are in the specific guide passage 28. Under the condition that the operation winning means 15 detects the game ball during the special game state that occurs based on passing through the opening / closing plate 42, the opening / closing plate 42 is opened to the front side, and the game ball dropped on the inside is moved to the inside. It is supposed to win a prize.

The opening of the big winning means 16 is continued until a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls are won or a predetermined time (for example, 6 seconds) elapses from the opening. The opening operation is performed by the operation winning means 15 by a predetermined number (for example, 16
The individual game balls are detected and the game is repeated until the special game state ends.

The big winning means 16 may be composed of an electric tulip having a pair of openable / closable claws.

FIG. 5 is a block diagram for control. In FIG. 5, reference numeral 51 denotes a main control board, and this main control board 51
Is a backside of the gaming machine main body 1 including the front frame 3 and the game board 4, such as a display means 13 mounted on the game area 12 side and a backside of a back cover that collectively covers a plurality of other game components from the backside. It is stored in a board case that is detachably attached to an appropriate place. 52 is a production control board, and this production control board 5
Also for 2, the gaming machine body 1 including the front frame 3 and the gaming board 4
It is housed in a board case that is detachably attached to an appropriate place on the back side of the.

The main control board 51 is mainly for controlling the game operation on the game board 4 side, and the CPU, RO
The random number lottery means 6 is composed of M, RAM and the like.
1, determination means 62, stop symbol mode selection means 63, fluctuation pattern selection means 64, opening and closing control means 65, special game state generation means 66, control command transmission means 67 and the like.

The random number lottery means 61 generates a predetermined number of random number values according to the probability that the changed game symbol will be in a winning mode, and one of them is provided that the symbol starting device 17 detects the game ball. The random number of is extracted.

Based on the extracted random number value from the random number lottery means 61, the judging means 62 determines whether or not the changed game symbol is hit, that is, the opening / closing means 23 of the variable winning means 14 is opened. It is for determining whether or not, and it is determined whether or not the extracted random number value extracted by the random number lottery means 61 matches a predetermined hit state determination value, and when they match, the hit state determination output When the values do not match, a determination output of the deviation mode is output.

The stop symbol mode selection means 63 is for selecting the stop symbol mode of the game symbol after the change, and when the determination result of the determination means 62 is a collision mode determination, one of a plurality of types of collision modes is selected. When the judgment result of the judging means 62 is the deviation mode judgment, one of plural kinds of deviation modes is selected by random number lottery.

The variation pattern selecting means 64 is the judging means 6
Based on at least one of the determination result of 2 and the selection result of the stop symbol mode selection means 63, one for selectively selecting one from a plurality of variation patterns regarding variation of the game symbol by random number lottery Is.

As the variation pattern of the game symbol, one or a plurality of kinds of reachless deviation patterns that stop in a detached state without generating a reach state, one or a plurality of types that stop in a detached state via the reach state Many types are preset such as an out-of-reach variation pattern, one or a plurality of types of reach variation variation that stop in a hit state via a reach state.

The opening / closing control means 65 is for controlling the opening / closing of the opening / closing means 23 of the variable winning means 14, and the determination result of the determination means 62 is a hit mode determination, and the stop symbol after the variation of the symbol display means 20 is determined. Based on the winning mode, the opening / closing drive means 34 is controlled to change the opening / closing means 23 from the closed state to the open state for a predetermined time (for example, 0.5 seconds).

In the special game state generating means 66, for example, the game balls that have won in the variable winning means 14 while the opening / closing means 23 is open are distributed to the specific discharge port 26 side by the distributing means 31, and the game balls are in the specific guide passage. This is for generating a special game state advantageous to the player on the condition that the player passes through 28.

During the special game state, the operation winning means 15 becomes effective, and if a game ball wins the operation winning means 15,
The opening / closing plate 42 of the big winning means 16 opens to the front side. The special winning means 16 has a predetermined time (for example, 6
The opening / closing plate 42 is closed when a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls have been won in the big winning means 16 before a lapse of seconds or a predetermined time (for example, 6 seconds).
In addition, this special game state is continued until a predetermined number (for example, 16) of game balls are won in the operation winning means 15.

The control command transmission means 67 is for transmitting a predetermined control command to the sub control board side such as the effect control board 52 by one-way communication to give a control command.
When the symbol starting means 17 detects a game ball, based on the judgment result of the judging means 62, the stop symbol mode selected by the stop symbol mode selecting means 63, the fluctuation pattern selected by the fluctuation pattern selecting means 64, and the like, It has a function of transmitting a variation control command such as a stop symbol mode command of a game symbol, a variation pattern command, and a stop command to the effect control board 52 side.

The effect control board 52 is for performing various effect controls such as the operation control of the sorting means 31, the display control of the symbol display means 20, etc., the operation pattern storage means 71, the operation pattern selection means 72, and the rotational position detection. Means 73, rotating body control means 74, symbol control means 75 and the like are provided.

The symbol control means 75 is for controlling the display of the symbol display means 20, and based on the variation control command from the main control board 51 side, the game symbols on the symbol display means 20 are in a predetermined variation pattern. According to the above, it is variably displayed for a predetermined time and is stopped in a predetermined stop symbol mode, and an effect image, a demo image, and other images according to the game state are appropriately displayed on the symbol display means 20.

The operation pattern storage means 71 is for storing the operation pattern of the rotating body 38 of the distribution means 31. In the operation pattern storage means 71, as shown in FIG. 7, a normal operation pattern A, a first special operation pattern B, a second special operation pattern C, and a third special operation pattern D.
Various types of operation patterns such as are stored in advance.

In the normal operation pattern A, the rotating body 38 always has a normal speed (for example, 3 seconds / revolution) regardless of its rotational position.
The rotary body 38 is rotationally driven according to the normal operation pattern A in the normal state.

In the first to third special operation patterns B to D, the rotating body 38 is set to be lower than the normal speed in the specific distribution section, and the rotation speed in the specific distribution section is The first to third special operation patterns B to D are set to 1/2, 1/3 and 1/4 of the normal speed, respectively.

Here, the specific distribution section is the rotating body 3
Of the rotation section for one rotation of 8, the game ball that has won the variable winning opening 22 is a section that is received by the specific ball receiving section 40a, and in the present embodiment, the normal ball that is one before the specific ball receiving section 40a. From the state where the receiving portion 40b has passed beneath the variable winning port 22 (FIG. 6 (a)) to the state where the specific ball receiving portion 40a has reached below the variable winning port 22 (FIG. 6 (b)). This is a section for about 1/3 rotation. In the following description, among the rotation sections for one rotation of the rotating body 38, sections other than the specific distribution section are distinguished as normal distribution sections.

In the first to third special operation patterns B to D, the rotation speed of the rotating body 38 in the specific distribution section becomes slower than the normal speed, and the specific distribution section with respect to the time required for the rotation body 38 to make one rotation. Since the proportion of the passing time of the variable winning port 22 becomes large, the probability that the game ball winning the variable winning port 22 will be accepted by the specific ball receiving portion 40a, that is, the game ball winning the variable winning means 14 is distributed by the distributing means 31 to the specific guide passage 28. The probability (hereinafter, referred to as a specific distribution rate) of being distributed to is higher than that of the normal operation pattern A.

That is, the first to third special operation patterns B to D
Are about 1/2, 3/5, and 2/3, respectively, and the normal operation pattern A is 1/3.

The operation pattern selection means 72 is for selecting one of the operation patterns A to D and the like stored in the operation pattern storage means 71, for example, a stop pattern mode from the main control board 51 side. Based on the command, one of the operation patterns A to D and the like is selected by a random number lottery at a predetermined selection rate.

The selection rates of the operation patterns A to D are set to different values according to the stop symbol mode of the symbol display means 20, and in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. The selection ratio of the special motion patterns B to D is higher in the case of the hit mode, and the selection ratio of the special motion pattern having a higher specific allocation ratio is higher in the case of the special hit mode than in the normal hit mode. It's getting higher.

The rotational position detecting means 73 is for detecting the rotational position of the rotating body 38, and is based on a detection signal from a detection switch for detecting passage of a detected portion on the rotating body 38, for example. The rotation position of is detected. Any method can be used as the method for detecting the rotational position of the rotating body 38 by the rotational position detecting means 73.

The rotating body control means 74 is for controlling the rotating operation of the rotating body 38, and controls the rotation driving means 39 based on the rotational position information of the rotating body 38 from the rotational position detecting means 73. The rotating body 38 is adapted to perform a predetermined rotating operation.

The rotating body control means 74 normally rotates the rotating body 38 at a constant speed by controlling the rotation driving means 39 in accordance with the normal operation pattern A, and the symbol starting means 17 detects the game ball. In the condition, for example, during a period from that point until the symbol variation of the symbol display means 20 ends and a predetermined time elapses, the rotation drive means 39 is switched to the operation pattern selected by the operation pattern selection means 72.
To control.

As a result, when the normal operation pattern A is selected by the operation pattern selection means 72, the rotating body 38 is maintained at the constant speed rotation until then, and the special operation pattern B to
When any one of D is selected, the rotating body 38 rotates at a speed lower than the normal speed only in the specific distribution section, and the specific distribution rate becomes high.

Here, the above-mentioned operation pattern storage means 7
1, operation pattern selection means 72, and rotating body control means 7
Reference numeral 4 constitutes an example of a distribution ratio control means 76 for changing the distribution ratio to the guide passages 27 and 28 by changing the operation pattern of the distribution means 31.

Next, the operation of the pachinko machine will be described with reference to FIG.
A specific description will be given with reference to the time chart shown in FIG.

When a game ball is shot by the shooting means 9 during the game, the game ball enters the game area 12 through the guide rail 11 and then enters the normal winning means 18 or the like while falling in the game area 12. Or, the pattern starting means 17
It falls down while passing through.

Further, in the normal state, the rotating body 38 of the distributing means 31 is rotationally driven at the normal operation pattern A, that is, at a constant speed under the control of the rotating body controlling means 74 as shown in FIG. In this normal operation pattern A, the time ratio between the specific distribution section and the normal distribution section is 1: 2, and the specific distribution rate is 1/3.

When the game ball falling in the game area 12 passes the symbol starting means 17 (a1 in FIG. 8), the random number lottery means 61 extracts the generated random number value, and the judging means 62 wins from the extracted random number value. Or not. And
When the determination result of the determination means 62 is a winning manner determination, the stop symbol manner selecting means 63 is one from a plurality of types of winning manners, for example, a special winning manner "7.7
"7" is selected by random number lottery, and one is selected by random number lottery from a plurality of types of reach-per-reach variation patterns that the variation pattern selection means 64 may be in a winning manner.

On the other hand, when the judgment result of the judging means 62 is a deviation mode judgment, the stop symbol mode selection means 63 selects one from a plurality of kinds of deviation modes by random number lottery, and the fluctuation pattern selection means 64 is selected. One of the out-of-reach out-of-reach variation pattern, the out-of-reach variation pattern, etc., which may be in the out-of-coupling mode, is selected by random number lottery.

Then, the control command transmitting means 67 transmits a variation control command such as a stop symbol mode command of the game symbol, a variation pattern command, a stop command to the effect control board 52 side by one-way communication.

On the production control board 52 side, on the basis of the variation control command from the control command transmitting means 67, the symbol control means 75, on the symbol display means 20, according to the variation pattern selected by the variation pattern selection means 64. The variable display is started (a1 in FIG. 8).

Further, the operation pattern selecting means 72 is one of a plurality of kinds of operation patterns A to D, etc., at a selection rate (FIG. 7) according to the stop symbol mode selected by the stop symbol mode selecting means 63. Is selected by random number lottery.

At this time, in the case where the stop symbol mode selected by the stop symbol mode selecting means 63 is the hit mode, the special operation patterns B to D are selected with a higher probability than in the case of the disengagement mode, and further, the special mode. In the case of the winning mode, the third special special motion pattern D having a higher specific distribution rate is selected with a higher probability than in the case of the normal winning mode.

When, for example, the third special operation pattern D (selectivity of 30%) is selected by the operation pattern selecting means 72, the rotating body control means 74 causes the rotating body 38 of the allocating means 31 to operate normally. Switch from A to the third special operation pattern D. (A1 in FIG. 8) In the third special operation pattern D, since the rotation speed of the rotating body 38 in the specific distribution section is ¼ of the normal speed, the time ratio between the specific distribution section and the normal distribution section is about 4 : 2,
The specific distribution rate is about 2/3 and about 2 of the normal operation pattern A
To double.

After that, when the changing game pattern of the symbol display means 20 is stopped in the special winning mode "7/7/7" (a2 in FIG. 8), the opening / closing means 23 of the variable winning means 14 is opened for a predetermined time. By changing, it becomes easy for the game ball to win the variable winning means 14.

When a game ball is won in the variable winning means 14 while the opening / closing means 23 is open, the game ball is held in any of the three ball receiving portions 40 of the rotating body 38, and the normal guide passage 27 and the specific guide are provided. It is distributed to either the passage 28.

At this time, since the rotating body 38 is rotating in the third special operation pattern D, it is received by the specific ball receiving portion 40a with a probability of about 2/3, which is higher than usual, and is guided to the specific guide passage 28 side. To be done.

When the predetermined time has elapsed after the symbol variation of the symbol display means 20 is completed (a3 in FIG. 8), the rotating body control means 7
4, the rotation operation of the rotating body 38 is switched from the third special operation pattern D to the normal operation pattern A.

When the game balls won in the variable winning means 14 are distributed to the specific guide passage 28 side and the specific discharge detection switch 30 detects the game balls, the special game state generating means 66 is activated to generate the special game state. To do.

During the special game state, the operation winning means 15 becomes effective, and if a game ball wins the operation winning means 15,
The opening / closing plate 42 of the big winning means 16 opens to the front side. At this time, the big winning means 16 opens to the front side over a wide range in the left-right direction, so that the player can easily win a large number of game balls.

The predetermined winning means 16 has a predetermined number (for example, 10 pieces) in the special winning means 16 after a predetermined time (for example, 6 seconds) has passed since the opening / closing plate 42 was opened or until a predetermined time (for example, 6 seconds) has elapsed. The opening / closing plate 42 is closed when the game ball of No. 3 is won. In addition, this special game state is continued until a predetermined number (for example, 16) of game balls are won in the operation winning means 15.

As described above, in the present embodiment, since the distribution ratio control means 76 for changing the distribution ratio to each of the guide passages 27 and 28 is provided, the player can enjoy the rich and varied game contents. It will be possible to attract the interest of for a long time.

Further, since the distribution ratio control means 76 is configured to change the distribution ratio to the guide passages 27 and 28 by changing the operation pattern of the distribution means 31, the distribution ratio of the distribution means 31. Can be easily and surely set to a desired value, and since the operation itself of the distribution means 31 changes, the visual effect can be expected to be improved.

The distribution rate control means 76 is stored in the operation pattern storage means 71 on the basis of the operation pattern storage means 71 for storing a plurality of kinds of operation patterns of the distribution means 31 and the detection of the game ball by the symbol starting means 17. Since it is provided on an effect control board (sub-control board) 52 different from the main control board 51, it is provided with an operation pattern selection means 72 for selecting one of a plurality of types of operation patterns A to D. The control load can be dispersed to prevent the control load from being concentrated on the main control board 51 side.

Since the operation pattern selection means 72 is adapted to select the operation patterns A to D by random number lottery based on the game ball detection of the symbol starting means 17, it is difficult to predict the operation pattern selection and the player's interest. Can be maintained for a long time.

In the operation pattern selection means 72, the stop symbol after the change of the symbol display means 20 is a big hit mode (predetermined mode)
In such a case, the special operation patterns B to D that are likely to cause the special game state are configured to have a high selection rate, so that there is a certain relation between the variation of the symbol display means 20 and the selection of the operation pattern. You can have it.

Since the distribution rate control means 76 is configured to change the operation pattern of the distribution means 31 when the symbol starting means 17 detects a game ball, during the variable display of the symbol display means 20, that is, opening / closing. The game balls that have won the variable winning means 14 before the opening of the means 23 can also be distributed according to the changed operation pattern.

9 to 11 exemplify a second embodiment of the present invention, in which each timing is changed by changing the timing for changing the opening / closing means 23 from the closed state to the open state with respect to the distribution operation of the distribution means 31. An example is shown in which the distribution ratio to the passages 27 and 28 is changed.

As shown in FIG. 9, in the present embodiment, the opening / closing control means 65 for controlling the opening / closing of the opening / closing means 23 is on the same production control board 52 as the rotating body control means 74 for controlling the rotation of the rotating body 38, for example. The opening timing selecting means 77 is provided on the same effect control board 52.

The opening timing selecting means 77 is for selecting the opening timing of the opening / closing means 23 which changes from the closed state to the open state when the symbol display means 20 stops in a hit state. In the present embodiment, as the opening timing of the opening / closing means 23, as shown in FIG.
When the symbol variation ends, the normal opening timing X is opened regardless of the rotational position of the rotating body 38, and the rotational position of the rotating body 38 is the specific distribution section when the symbol variation of the symbol display means 20 ends. At that time, if it is the normal distribution section, the special opening timing Y is released when the rotational position of the rotating body 38 subsequently becomes the specific distribution section.
And are provided.

With such a setting, the specific distribution rate is obviously higher at the special opening timing Y than at the normal opening timing X.

Further, the selection rates of the respective opening timings X and Y are set to different values according to the stop symbol mode of the symbol display means 20, and in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. The selection rate of the special opening timing Y is higher in the case of the winning mode than in the case, and the selection rate of the special opening timing Y is higher in the case of the special winning mode than in the normal winning mode. .

The opening / closing control means 65 is for opening / closing the opening / closing means 23 of the variable winning means 14, and the opening timings X and Y selected by the opening timing selecting means 77.
The opening / closing means 23 is opened based on either of the above and the rotation position information of the rotating body 38 from the rotation position detecting means 73.

The opening / closing control means 65 indicates the normal opening timing X.
When the opening / closing means 23 is opened in accordance with the above, the game balls won in the variable winning means 14 while the opening / closing means 23 is opened are distributed to the specific guide passage 28 side with a probability of 1/3, while the special opening timing is set. The same probability when the opening / closing means 23 is opened according to Y is much higher than that.

Here, the opening timing selecting means 77 and the opening / closing control means 65 described above change the timing for changing the opening / closing means 23 from the closed state to the opened state with respect to the distribution operation of the distribution means, thereby each guide passage 2 is formed.
An example of the distribution control means 76 for changing the distribution ratio to 7 and 28 is configured.

Further, the rotating body control means 74 controls the rotating body 38.
Is always rotated at a normal speed, for example.

Regarding the configuration other than the above, for example, the same configuration as the first embodiment can be adopted.

FIG. 11 shows an example of the history of fluctuations of the symbol display means 20, the detection state of the game ball of the symbol starting means 17, the rotating operation of the rotating body 38, and the opening / closing state of the opening / closing means 23.

When the game ball falling in the game area 12 passes through the symbol starting means 17 (b1 in FIG. 11), the random number lottery means 61 extracts the generated random number value, and the judging means 62 wins from the extracted random number value. Or not. Then, when the determination result of the determination means 62 is a winning manner determination, the stop symbol manner selecting means 63 is one of a plurality of types of winning manners, for example, a special winning manner "7.
“7 · 7” is selected by random number lottery, and one is selected by random number lottery from among a plurality of types of reach-per-reach variation patterns that the variation pattern selection means 64 may be in a winning manner.

Then, the control command transmitting means 67 transmits the variation control commands such as the stop symbol mode command of the game symbol, the variation pattern command, and the stop command to the effect control board 52 side by one-way communication.

On the production control board 52 side, based on the variation control command from the control command transmission means 67, the symbol control means 75, on the symbol display means 20, according to the variation pattern selected by the variation pattern selection means 64. The variable display is started (b1 in FIG. 11).

Further, the opening timing selection means 77 is a random number lottery for one of a plurality of types of opening timings X, Y, etc. at a selection rate according to the stopping symbol mode selected by the stopping symbol mode selection means 63. select.

At this time, in the case where the stop symbol mode selected by the stop symbol mode selecting means 63 is the winning mode, the special opening timing Y is selected with a high probability as compared with the case of the disengagement mode, and further the special winning mode. In the case of, the special opening timing Y is selected with a higher probability than in the case of the normal hit mode (see FIG. 10). Here, it is assumed that the special opening timing Y (selection rate 80%) is selected.

After that, when the changing game symbol of the symbol display means 20 is stopped in the special winning mode "7/7/7" (b2 of FIG. 11), the opening / closing control means 65 is selected by the opening timing selecting means 77. Based on the special opening timing Y and the rotational position information of the rotating body 38 from the rotational position detecting means 73, it is determined whether the rotational position of the rotating body 38 at that time point is in the specific distribution section.

If the rotation position of the rotating body 38 is not the specific distribution section but the normal distribution section, the opening / closing means 23 will be activated when the rotation position of the rotation body 38 becomes the specific distribution section (b3 in FIG. 11). Is changed to an open state for a predetermined time. In addition, if the rotational position of the rotating body 38 when the variation of the game symbol is stopped is the specific distribution section, the opening / closing means 23 is changed to the open state for a predetermined time at that time.

As described above, the timing for changing the opening / closing means 23 from the closed state to the open state is changed to the guide passages 27 and 28 by changing the distribution operation of the distribution means 31, that is, the rotational position of the rotating body 38. Even if the distribution ratio is changed, it is possible to attract the player's interest for a long time with the game contents which are rich in change and are similar to the first embodiment.

12 to 14 exemplify a third embodiment of the present invention, in which each guide passage 27, by changing the end timing of the symbol variation by the symbol display means 20 with respect to the sorting operation of the sorting means 31. 28 shows an example in which the distribution rate to 28 is changed.

In this embodiment, the rotating body control means 74 is
The rotating body 38 is always rotated at the normal speed, and the normal speed is set to 3 seconds / revolution.

Further, as the variation patterns of the symbol display means 20, as shown in FIG. 13, broadly divided out reach variation pattern P, first reach out variation pattern Q, second reach out variation pattern R, first reach. There are five types of variation patterns S, a variation pattern S for each hit and a variation pattern T for each second reach (hereinafter, referred to as a large variation pattern).

Further, the variation patterns S and T per reach are further classified into three types of variation patterns S1 to S3 and T1 to T3 (hereinafter, referred to as small variation patterns) according to the difference in variation time. The variation time of the variation patterns S1 to S3 per first reach is 15, 16, 1 respectively.
In 7 seconds, the variation time of the variation patterns T1 to T3 per second reach is set to 21, 22 and 23 seconds, respectively.

As shown in FIG. 12, the main control board 51 is provided with a large classification variation pattern selection means 64 '. The large classification variation pattern selection means 64 'is the determination means 6
Based on at least one of the determination result of 2 and the selection result of the stop symbol mode selection means 63, one is selected from a plurality of types of large classification variation patterns P to T relating to variation of the game symbol. There is.

Further, the production control board 52 is provided with a small classification variation pattern selection means 78, a selection processing lottery means 79 and the like.

The small classification variation pattern selection means 78, when any of the variation patterns S and T per reach is selected by the large classification variation pattern selection means 64 ′, the small variation pattern S and T corresponding to the variation pattern per reach. This is for selecting any of the classification variation patterns S1 to S3 and T1 to T3.

The small classification variation pattern selecting means 78, when the symbol starting means 17 detects a game ball, the small classification variation pattern S1 corresponding to the variation patterns S and T per reach.
Based on the normal selection process for selecting S3 to T3 to T1 to T3 by lottery and the rotation position information of the rotation body 38 from the rotation position detection means 73, if the rotation position of the rotation body 38 at that time is a specific distribution section. Small classification variation pattern S1 or T
1 is a special selection process for selecting the small classification change pattern S2 or T2 in the latter half of the normal distribution section and the small classification change pattern S3 or T3 in the first half of the normal distribution section. I am supposed to do it.

In the normal selection process, a predetermined predetermined small classification variation pattern may be selected.

When the small classification variation pattern selection means 78 performs the special selection processing, the symbol variation of the symbol display means 20 is performed according to the selected small classification variation pattern when the symbol starting means 17 detects the game ball. Once started, the rotational position of the rotating body 38 at the end of the symbol variation will always be a specific distribution section, so the game ball that has won the variable winning means 14 through the opening / closing means 23 opened simultaneously with the symbol variation. Are distributed to the specific guide passage 28 side with a high probability.

The selection process lottery means 79 is used to perform a lottery as to which of the normal selection process and the special selection process is to be performed by the small classification variation pattern selection means 78. The lottery probability of the selection processing lottery means 79 is set to a different value depending on, for example, the stop symbol aspect of the symbol display means 20, and for example, the lottery probability of the special selection processing in the winning aspect is more than in the outlier aspect. And the special winning mode is set to have a higher lottery probability in the special selection process than the normal winning mode.

The symbol control means 75 starts the display control of the game symbols by the symbol display means 20 at substantially the same time as the detection of the game sphere by the symbol starting means 17 based on the variation pattern selected by the small classification variation pattern selection means 78. It is designed to let you.

Here, the selection processing lottery means 79 described above,
Small classification variation pattern selection means 78, and symbol control means 7
5 constitutes an example of a distribution rate control means 76 for changing the distribution rate to each of the guide passages 27 and 28 by changing the end timing of the symbol variation by the symbol display means 20 with respect to the distribution operation of the distribution means 31. ing.

As for the configuration other than the above, for example, the same configuration as that of the first embodiment can be adopted.

FIG. 14 shows an example of the history of the fluctuation of the symbol display means 20, the detection state of the game ball of the symbol starting means 17, the rotating operation of the rotating body 38, and the opening / closing state of the opening / closing means 23.

When the game ball falling in the game area 12 passes the symbol starting means 17 (c1 in FIG. 14), the random number lottery means 61 extracts the generated random number value, and the judging means 62 hits from the extracted random number value. Or not. Then, when the determination result of the determination means 62 is a winning manner determination, the stop symbol manner selecting means 63 is one of a plurality of types of winning manners, for example, a special winning manner "7.
"7. 7" is selected by random number lottery, and any one of a plurality of types of reach per variation patterns S and T that may cause the large classification variation pattern selection means 64 'to be a winning mode,
For example, the variation pattern S per first reach is selected.

Then, the control command transmitting means 67 transmits a variation control command such as a stop symbol mode command of the game symbol, a variation pattern command, a stop command to the effect control board 52 side by one-way communication.

On the side of the effect control board 52, the selection processing lottery means 79 selects either the normal selection processing or the special selection processing based on the variation control command from the control command transmission means 67, that is, the symbol variation by the symbol display means 20. A lottery is performed as to whether or not the end timing of is changed with respect to the sorting operation of the sorting means 31.

When the selection processing lottery means 79 draws, for example, the special selection processing, the small classification variation pattern selection means 78
If the rotation position of the rotating body 38 at that time is the specific distribution section, the small classification variation pattern S1 is set, if it is the second half of the normal distribution section, the small classification variation pattern S2 is set, and if it is the first half of the normal distribution section, the small classification is set. The variation pattern S3 is selected.

In the example of FIG. 14, since the rotational position of the rotating body 38 at the time when the symbol starting means 17 detects the game ball is the latter half of the normal distribution section, the small classification variation pattern S2.
Is selected.

Then, the symbol control means 75 starts the variable display of the game symbols on the symbol display means 20 according to the variation pattern S2 selected by the small classification variation pattern selection means 78 (c1 in FIG. 14).

Sixteen seconds after the start of fluctuation, the game symbol stops in the special winning mode "7/7/7" (c in FIG. 14).
2) The opening / closing control means 65 changes the opening / closing means 23 to the open state for a predetermined time. At this time, since the rotational position of the rotating body 38 is in a specific distribution section, the game balls that have won the variable winning means 14 via the opening / closing means 23 in the open state are distributed to the specific guide passage 28 side with a high probability. To be

As described above, by changing the end timing of the symbol fluctuation by the symbol display means 20 with respect to the sorting operation of the sorting means 31, each guide passage 27, 2
Even if the distribution ratio to 8 is changed, it is possible to attract the player's interest for a long time with a variety of rich and varied game contents, as in the first and second embodiments.

Although the respective embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail above, the present invention is not limited to these embodiments and various modifications can be made without departing from the spirit of the present invention. For example, when changing the operation pattern of the distribution means as in the first embodiment, the distribution means 31
The switching of the operation pattern may be performed at the time when the symbol starting means 17 detects the game ball, or may be performed at other timings, for example, during the fluctuation of the symbol display means 20 or at the end of the fluctuation. .

After the operation pattern of the allocating means 31 is switched, the operation pattern may be returned to the original normal operation pattern after the lapse of a predetermined period, or the operation pattern until the next operation pattern is selected. May be continued.

The operation pattern of the distribution means 31 is shown in FIG.
It is not limited to those shown in FIG. For example, as the special operation pattern having a higher specific distribution rate than the normal operation pattern A, the rotating body 38 is temporarily stopped in the specific distribution section, and the rotation speed of the rotating body 38 in the normal distribution section is made higher than the normal speed. One or a combination thereof may be adopted. Further, an operation pattern of rotating the rotating body 38 in the reverse direction may be adopted.

The distribution rate may be changed by changing the number of game ball holding means in the distribution means 31. For example, the concave ball receiving portion 40 is configured to be switchable between an open state capable of holding a game ball and a closed state not capable of holding the game ball, and each ball receiving portion 40 is individually opened and closed to hold the game ball. The number may be changed. In addition, the size of the game ball holding means, for example, in the case of a recessed ball receiving portion 40, the ball receiving portion 40
The distribution rate may be changed by changing the size of the.

The selection of the operation pattern in the first embodiment, the selection of the opening timing in the second embodiment, and the like are performed based on the stop symbol mode after the change of the symbol display means 20, for example, in the symbol display means 20. It may be performed based on a variation pattern or the like. Further, the selection may be made at a constant selection rate irrespective of the stop symbol mode and the variation pattern.

Alternatively, the operation pattern in the first embodiment and the opening timing in the second embodiment may be set by an external operation. In this case, it may be possible to set a certain one operation pattern, a release pattern, or the like, or a set of a plurality of selectable operation patterns and a release pattern may be set. The operation unit for the external operation may be arranged on the back side of the gaming machine main body 1 or the like so that only the person in charge of the store can change the setting.
It may be arranged on the front side or the like of the gaming machine main body 1 so that the player can set it.

A magnet or the like may be used as a means for holding the game balls in the allocating means 31. In addition to the means for guiding the game balls by the rotating body 38, the distribution means 31 guides the game balls to the guide passage side by, for example, a movable object that reciprocates, and the guide passage side moves so that the game balls are directed to any of the guide passages. You may accept it.

The opening / closing means 23 may be constructed so that the game balls cannot be won in the closed state. In this case, the distribution means 3
1 may be operated for a predetermined period based on the opening / closing means 23 being opened.

According to the change of the distribution ratio of the distribution means 31, the light emission pattern of the lamp, the sound, the pattern display means 20.
The background pattern, the type of character displayed on the pattern display means 20, the motion, and the like may be changed.

The special game state generated by the game balls being distributed to the specific guide passage 28 side by the distribution means 31 is not limited to the one shown in the embodiment. For example, the determination symbol may be variably displayed, and the operation winning means 15 may be activated when the stop symbol becomes a specific mode.

The production control board 52, for example, a symbol control board provided with the symbol control means 75, and a distribution rate control means 76.
It may be configured by a plurality of substrates such as a distribution control substrate provided with.

The present invention is not limited to the third-class pachinko machines, but can be similarly implemented in first-class and second-class pachinko machines, arrange ball machines, ball game machines such as sparrow ball game machines. is there.

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According to the present invention, the pattern starting means 17 and
A symbol display means 20 that variably displays one or a plurality of symbols on the condition that the symbol starting means 17 detects a game ball, and is configured to be switchable between an open state advantageous to the player and a disadvantageous closed state and The opening / closing means 23 that changes from the closed state to the open state based on the fact that the stop symbol after the change of the display means 20 becomes a predetermined predetermined mode, and the game ball received in the opening / closing means 23 are provided in a plurality of guide paths. Distribution means 31 for distributing to either 27 or 28, and a plurality of guide passages 2
In a ball game machine provided with a special game state generating means 66 for generating a special game state advantageous to the player on condition that the game ball passes through a specific guide passage 28 of 7, 28, each guide Since the distribution ratio control means 76 for changing the distribution ratio to the passages 27 and 28 is provided, it becomes possible to attract the player's interest for a long time with the game contents which are rich in change and have a sharp change.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko machine showing a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a front view of the game board showing the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a front view of a variable winning means according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a vertical cross-sectional view of a variable winning means according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a block diagram of a control system showing the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram of specific distribution sections according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is an example of an operation pattern and its selection rate according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 8 is an example of a history of fluctuations in the symbol display means, the game ball detection state of the symbol starting means, the rotating state of the rotating body, and the opening / closing state of the opening / closing means, showing the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 9 is a block diagram of a control system showing a second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 10 is an example of a release timing and a selection rate thereof according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 11 is an example of a history of fluctuations in the symbol display means, a game ball detection state of the symbol starting means, a rotating state of the rotating body, and an opening / closing state of the opening / closing means, showing the second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 12 is a block diagram of a control system showing a third embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 13 is an example of a variation pattern showing a third embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 14 is an example of a history of fluctuations in the symbol display means, a game ball detection state of the symbol starting means, a rotating state of the rotating body, and an opening / closing state of the opening / closing means, showing the third embodiment of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

17 Design starting means 20 symbol display means 23 Opening and closing means 27 Normal guide passage (guide passage) 28 specific guide passage (specific guide passage) 31 Sorting means 51 Main control board 52 Production control board (sub-control board) 66 special game state generation means 71 motion pattern storage means 72 Operation pattern selection means 76 Distribution rate control means

Claims (8)

[Claims] 1. A symbol starting means (17), a symbol displaying means (20) for variably displaying one or a plurality of symbols on condition that the symbol starting means (17) detects a game ball, and a player. It is configured to be switchable between an advantageous open state and an unfavorable closed state, and the stop symbol after the change of the symbol display means (20) becomes a predetermined predetermined mode on the basis of the closed state to the open state. Opening / closing means (23) that changes to, the distribution means (31) for distributing the game ball received in the opening / closing means (23) to one of the plurality of guide passages (27) (28), and the plurality of guides. Corridor (27) (28)
In a ball game machine provided with special game state generation means (66) for generating a special game state advantageous to the player on condition that the game ball passes through a specific guide passage (28) A ball game machine comprising a distribution ratio control means (76) for changing a distribution ratio to each of the guide passages (27) and (28). 2. The distribution ratio control means (76) is configured to change a distribution ratio to each of the guide passages (27) (28) by changing an operation pattern of the distribution means (31). The ball game machine according to claim 1, characterized in that. 3. The distribution rate control means (76), an operation pattern storage means (71) for storing a plurality of kinds of operation patterns of the distribution means (31), and detection of a game ball of the symbol starting means (17). The operation pattern selecting means (72) for selecting one of the plurality of kinds of operation patterns (A) to (D) stored in the operation pattern storage means (71) based on The ball game machine according to claim 2, wherein the ball game machine is provided on a sub-control board (52) different from the (51). 4. The operation pattern selection means (72) comprises:
The ball game machine according to claim 3, wherein the operation patterns (A) to (D) are selected by a random number lottery based on the game ball detection of the symbol starting means (17). 5. The operation pattern selection means (72) comprises:
When the stop symbol after the change of the symbol display means (20) is in the predetermined mode, the selection rate of special operation patterns (B) to (D) that easily cause the special game state is increased. The ball game machine according to claim 3 or 4. 6. The distribution rate control means (76) is configured to change the operation pattern of the distribution means (31) when the symbol starting means (17) detects a game ball. The ball game machine according to any one of claims 2 to 5. 7. The distribution ratio control means (76) changes the timing of changing the opening / closing means (23) from the closed state to the open state with respect to the distribution operation of the distribution means (31). The ball game machine according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the distribution rate to each of the guide passages (27) (28) is changed. 8. The distribution rate control means (76) changes the end timing of the symbol variation by the symbol display means (2) 0 with respect to the distribution operation of the distribution means (31), thereby each guide passage. (27) (28)
The ball-playing machine according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the distribution rate is changed.