JP2004141347A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine which effectively utilizes role objects and the like arranged on a game board surface along with a higher flexibility in the configuration of the board surface by expanding the playing area without changing the current size of the game machine. <P>SOLUTION: The playing area is formed on the front of the game board to meet HL/2<H2 in the relationship between the maximum width HL of the playing area and the distance H2 to the upper end of the loosing ball port from the maximum width HL or to meet HL/2<H3 in the relationship between the maximum width HL of the playing area and the section H3 that maintains the maximum width HL downward from the maximum width HL. The shooter and the shot ball path are arranged above the straight line representing the maximum width HL and outside the playing area. Moreover, a failed ball path is installed at a position avoiding the portion between the game ball delivery port for delivering the game balls and the loosing ball port for ejecting the game balls shot outside the playing area. Furthermore, a passage direction changer capable of changing the direction of the downfall of the balls is provided below the straight line representing the maximum width HL and within the playing area. A passage direction changer control means performs a drive control to change the direction of the downfall of the balls toward the prize-winning areas when the given conditions are achieved. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO

Description

[0001]
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a gaming machine represented by a pachinko gaming machine and the like. More specifically, the present invention relates to a gaming machine in which a game is played by hitting a game ball into a game area formed on a front surface of a game board and having a winning area.
[0002]
[Prior art]
Conventionally known as this type of gaming machine, for example, a game ball is hit into a gaming area formed on the front of a gaming board and having a prize area, such as a pachinko gaming machine. Some are done.
[0003]
In such a gaming machine, by adopting a vertical launch type launching device as a launching device for driving game balls into the gaming area, it is not necessary to cross the firing rail below the gaming board, thereby lowering the gaming area downward. Some of them have been enlarged (for example, see Patent Document 1), and some have a vertically long game area by disposing the launching device on the left side of the game area (for example, see Patent Document 2).
[0004]
[Patent Document 1]
JP-A-09-24134 (page 4)
[0005]
[Patent Document 2]
JP-B-58-16910 (page 2)
[0006]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, among the gaming machines as described above, in the gaming machine in which the gaming area is expanded downward, the launching device and the foul ball passage are provided below the gaming area and inside the maximum lateral width of the gaming area. When simply trying to expand downward, the game area overlaps with the launch device and the foul ball passage, and there is almost no area where the game area can be expanded downward.
[0007]
Also, when a launching device is arranged at the upper left side of the game area to eliminate the foul ball passage, as in a gaming machine having a vertically long game area, a ball is inevitably transferred directly from the launching apparatus to the game area. Since the configuration is such that the player hits the ball, the player loses the poorly-shot ball, for example, due to a shooting failure such as double loading of the game ball into the shooting device. Furthermore, when the size of the gaming machine itself is simply made larger than the conventional one, an unavoidable problem occurs that the gaming machine cannot be installed on the existing island facilities in the game arcade.
[0008]
Furthermore, even when the game area is expanded, a specific board configuration that effectively utilizes the expanded game area has not been disclosed, so that a board similar to a gaming machine having a normal game area is used. This makes it impossible to improve the interest of the player in the game.
[0009]
The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems, and an object of the present invention is to increase a game area without changing the size of the current gaming machine frame, improve the degree of freedom of the board surface configuration, and improve the board surface. It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine which makes effective use of the characters and the like arranged in the game machine.
[0010]
Specific Examples of Means for Solving the Problems and Their Effects
(1) A game ball (for example, a pachinko ball) is driven into a game area (game area 207) formed on the front of a game board (game board 206) and having a winning area (starting winning port 214 or the like). A gaming machine to be performed (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 2),
A game ball payout port (for example, an upper plate communication port 274) for paying out a game ball (for example, a lending ball, a prize ball, etc.) for playing a game to a game ball storage unit (the hit ball supply plate 203);
A launching device (for example, a launching device 500) for driving game balls stored in the game ball storage section into the game area;
A launching ball path (for example, a launching rail 508) for guiding a game ball launched by the launching device to a game area;
Game balls that are provided below the game area (for example, at the lowest position in the game area) and are not hit in the prize area among game balls hit by the firing device into the game area. Out port (e.g., out port 226) for discharging the outside of the game area;
A foul ball path (for example, a foul ball channel 295) for guiding a foul ball fired by the firing device but not reaching the game area to the game ball payout opening;
A flow direction changing device capable of changing a flowing direction of a game ball hit into the game area (for example, a character member and character movable members 90a, 90b in FIG. 2 and a device for driving the character movable members 90a, 90b). Solenoids 91a and 91b, or a movable member guiding passage 95b, a solenoid 94a, and a striking body 93a attached to the distal end of the solenoid 94a in FIG. 17);
A flow direction changing device control means (for example, refer to a game control board 231, a basic circuit 253, a solenoid circuit 259, etc.) for driving and controlling the flow direction changing device;
The game area has a maximum width HL (maximum width HL) at a location where the horizontal width of the game area is maximum (a straight line 22 at the top) from above to below the game area, and a left end (left end 20) of the maximum width HL. ) And a shortest distance H2 (shortest distance H2) from an imaginary straight line (straight line 22) connecting the right end (right end 21) to the end of the out mouth (for example, the upper end of the out mouth) is HL / 2 <H2. (See the game area 207 in FIG. 2)
The launching device and the launching ball passage are provided above the virtual straight line and outside the game area (for example, at a position avoiding the game area) (see the launching apparatus 500 in FIG. 2),
The foul ball passage is provided so as to avoid between the game ball payout port and the out port (see a foul ball flow path 295 in FIG. 2),
The channel direction changing device is provided below the virtual straight line and in the game area (see the character movable members 90a and 90b in FIG. 2),
The flow direction changing device control means drives the flow direction changing device when a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, operates such that the character movable members 90a and 90b in FIG. 2 change from a dotted line to a solid line) to play a game. The flowing direction of the ball is changed toward the winning area (for example, see the arrow line of the hit ball during the flowing in FIG. 2).
[0011]
According to the above configuration, the launching device and the launching ball passage are provided outside the game area above the virtual straight line, and the foul ball passage is provided at a position avoiding between the game ball payout opening and the out opening. It is not necessary to consider the positional relationship between the passage and the game ball payout, and the game area can be expanded downward so as to satisfy the relationship of HL / 2 <H2 while maintaining the size of the conventional game machine. . Thereby, the degree of freedom of the layout of the game board can be improved. In addition, a flow direction changing device is provided below the game area in which the degree of freedom of layout is improved, and the flow direction changing device is driven when predetermined conditions are satisfied by flow direction changing device control means. Drive control is performed to cause the ball to win the winning area. Thus, even a game ball that has flowed below the game area without winning a prize area provided in the game area can be won by the flow path direction changing device provided below the game area. It is possible to provide interesting game contents with a secret nature, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game. Further, since the foul ball passage is provided, loss of the foul ball due to a firing failure can be prevented.
[0012]
(2) A game ball (for example, a pachinko ball) is hit into a game area (game area 207) formed on the front of the game board (game board 206) and having a prize area (such as a start winning port 214). A gaming machine to be performed (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 2),
A game ball payout port (for example, an upper plate communication port 274) for paying out a game ball (for example, a lending ball, a prize ball, etc.) for playing a game to a game ball storage unit (the hit ball supply plate 203);
A launching device (for example, a launching device 500) for driving game balls stored in the game ball storage section into the game area;
A launching ball path (for example, a launching rail 508) for guiding a game ball launched by the launching device to a game area;
Game balls that are provided below the game area (for example, at the lowest position in the game area) and are not hit in the prize area among game balls hit by the firing device into the game area. Out port (e.g., out port 226) for discharging the outside of the game area;
A foul ball path (for example, a foul ball channel 295) for guiding a foul ball fired by the firing device but not reaching the game area to the game ball payout opening;
A flow direction changing device capable of changing a flowing direction of a game ball hit into the game area (for example, a character member and character movable members 90a, 90b in FIG. 2 and a device for driving the character movable members 90a, 90b). Solenoids 91a and 91b, or a movable member guiding passage 95b, a solenoid 94a, and a striking body 93a attached to the distal end of the solenoid 94a in FIG. 17);
A flow direction changing device control means (for example, refer to a game control board 231, a basic circuit 253, a solenoid circuit 259, etc.) for driving and controlling the flow direction changing device;
In the game area, the relationship between the maximum width HL (maximum width HL) of the game area and a section H3 (section H3) in which the maximum width HL is maintained in the vertical direction is HL / 2 <H3. It is formed on the front of the game board (see the game area 207 in FIG. 2),
The launching device and the launching ball passage are above a virtual straight line (straight line 22) connecting a left end (left end 20) and a right end (right end 21) at an upper end of the section H3, and are outside the game area (for example, a game area). (A position avoiding) (see the launching device 500 in FIG. 2),
The foul ball passage is provided so as to avoid between the game ball payout port and the out port (see a foul ball flow path 295 in FIG. 2),
The channel direction changing device is provided below the virtual straight line and in the game area (see the character movable members 90a and 90b in FIG. 2),
The flow direction changing device control means drives the flow direction changing device when a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, operates such that the character movable members 90a and 90b in FIG. 2 change from a dotted line to a solid line) to play a game. The flowing direction of the ball is changed toward the winning area (for example, see the arrow line of the hit ball during the flowing in FIG. 2).
[0013]
According to the above configuration, the launching device and the launching ball passage are provided outside the game area above the virtual straight line, and the foul ball passage is provided at a position avoiding between the game ball payout opening and the out opening. There is no need to consider the positional relationship between the passage and the game ball payout, and the game area can be expanded downward so as to satisfy the relationship of HL / 2 <H3 while maintaining the size of the conventional game machine. . Thereby, the degree of freedom of the layout of the game board can be further improved. In addition, a flow direction changing device is provided below the game area in which the degree of freedom of layout is improved, and the flow direction changing device is driven when predetermined conditions are satisfied by flow direction changing device control means. Drive control is performed to cause the ball to win the winning area. Thus, even a game ball that has flowed below the game area without winning a prize area provided in the game area can be won by the flow path direction changing device provided below the game area. It is possible to provide interesting game contents with a secret nature, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game. Further, since the foul ball passage is provided, loss of the foul ball due to a firing failure can be prevented.
[0014]
(3) In the game area, the relationship between the shortest distance H4 (shortest distance H4) from the virtual straight line to the upper end (upper end 23) in the game area and the shortest distance H2 to the out mouth end is H4 <H2. (See the game area 207 in FIG. 2).
[0015]
According to the above configuration, the game area can be expanded downward so as to satisfy the relationship of H4 <H2. Thus, the game area can be enlarged while maintaining a constant balance between the game area located above the virtual straight line and the game area located below the virtual straight line.
[0016]
(4) an ordinary variable display unit whose display state can be changed (for example, see the display unit 210);
In response to the display result of the ordinary variable display unit becoming a specific display result (for example, when “○”), a second state (character movable members 90a, 90b in FIG. 2) disadvantageous to the player Is a state where the character movable members 90a and 90b in FIG. 2 are in a solid line position (for example, a character member and a character movable member). 90a, 90b and solenoids 91a, 91b for driving the character movable members 90a, 90b, starting winning opening 214b, etc.);
A special variable display unit (for example, refer to the variable display device 208, the variable display unit 209, etc.) for performing a variable display for deriving and displaying a display result on condition that a game ball wins in the ordinary variable prize ball device;
In response to the display result of the special variable display section becoming a specific display result (for example, when 777 is aligned on a predetermined line), the second state (for example, the closed state) disadvantageous to the player A special variable prize ball device (eg, a variable prize ball device) that can be changed to a first state (eg, an open state) advantageous to the player;
The predetermined condition is satisfied on the condition that the display result of the ordinary variable display unit is a specific display result (see the first embodiment, on the condition that the display result of the display unit 210 is “○”). The predetermined conditions are satisfied, and the character movable members 90a and 90b are driven).
[0017]
According to the above-described configuration, the normal variable prize ball device serving as a condition for performing the variable display by the special variable display unit, and the cause of changing the state of the normal variable prize ball device to the first state advantageous to the player. A predetermined condition that the flow direction changing device is controlled by the flow direction changing device control means that the display result of the normal variable display portion becomes a specific display result. And Thereby, the flow path direction changing device is driven by the display result of the normal variable display section, and the game balls flowing down to the lower part of the game area can easily enter the prize area. Therefore, according to the display result of the normal variable display section. Advantageous benefits for the player can be given, and the interest of the game can be improved.
[0018]
(5) The winning area which is won by the drive of the flow direction changing device is the ordinary variable winning ball device (refer to the first embodiment, the character movable members 90a and 90b are driven, and the flowing direction of the hit ball is changed). The starting prize port 214b is changed to the downward flow direction to make it easier to win).
[0019]
According to the above configuration, the driving of the flow direction changing device makes it easier for the game balls flowing down the game area to enter the normal variable winning ball device. This makes it easier to win the ordinary variable winning prize ball device, so that the condition for performing the variable display by the special variable display unit is easily established, and a benefit advantageous to the player according to the display result of the ordinary variable display unit. It can be given, and the interest of the game can be improved.
[0020]
BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the following embodiments, a pachinko gaming machine will be described as an example of a gaming machine, but a gaming machine in which a game is played by driving a gaming ball into a gaming area formed on the front of a gaming board and having a winning area. Then, the present invention can be applied to other gaming machines.
[0021]
First embodiment
FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine 2 as an example of a gaming machine according to the present invention and a card unit 3 installed corresponding thereto. The pachinko gaming machine 2 that is the gaming machine of the present embodiment includes a card unit 3 that is a gaming device arranged one-to-one at a side position of the pachinko gaming machine 2 and a front and rear surface of a gaming island (not shown). A plurality is used in parallel.
[0022]
Inside the gaming island where these pachinko gaming machines 2 and card units 3 are juxtaposed, supply gutters for supplying pachinko balls to the respective pachinko gaming machines 2 and used by each of the pachinko gaming machines 2 are discharged. A lifting device (which will be described later with reference to FIG. 2 and the like) that collects the collected pachinko balls and transports the collected pachinko balls to the supply gutter is provided, and is discharged from each of the card units 3 near the center in the height direction. A bill transport path (not shown) capable of transporting bills to a collection box (not shown) provided at an island end in a predetermined direction, and coins and prepaid cards similarly discharged from each of the card units 3 in the predetermined direction island end. A mixing conveyance path (not shown) capable of mixing and conveying is provided in the collection box.
[0023]
The pachinko gaming machine 2 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to the drawings. As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 2 has a glass door frame 202 formed in a frame shape, and On the lower front surface of the door frame 202, there is a hit ball supply tray 203 (described later with reference to FIG. 7) for storing lent balls and paid out prize balls. An operation unit 14 is provided at a predetermined position on the upper surface of the hit ball supply tray 203, and a surplus ball tray 204 for storing award balls overflowing from the hit ball supply tray 203 and a hit ball are fired below the hit ball supply tray 203. A hitting operation handle (hereinafter, referred to as an operation knob) 205 is provided. Further, an operation button 296 is provided at a predetermined position on the left side of the hitting ball supply tray 203 in the present embodiment to allow a pachinko ball to flow into a standby ball return gutter 242 described later and convert the pachinko ball into the surplus ball tray 204. . Further, a cylinder lock 241 for opening the glass door frame 202 is provided at a lower right portion of the glass door frame 202. In addition, behind the glass door frame 202, a game board 206 is detachably attached. On the front surface of the game board 206, a variable display device 208 capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each of which can be identified, an out port 226 for discharging a hit ball, and the like are arranged. Game area 207 is provided. This will be described later with reference to FIG.
[0024]
Further, two speakers 227 that emit sound effects are provided on the upper left and right sides outside the game area 207, and game effect LEDs 228a and game effect lamps 228b and 228c are provided on the outer periphery of the game area 207. I have. In the present embodiment, a prize ball lamp 251 is provided near one of the speakers 227 to be turned on when a prize ball is paid out, and a ball cut-off lamp 252 is provided near the other speaker 227 to be turned on when a supply ball is cut. Is provided.
[0025]
Further, FIG. 1 also shows a card unit 3 installed adjacent to the pachinko gaming machine 2 and enabling lending of balls by inserting a prepaid card. The card unit 3 is provided with a card usable indicator lamp 301, and the player is notified that the card unit 3 is in a usable state by lighting or blinking of the card usable indicator lamp 301. The card unit 3 is installed in a state where it is inserted between a plurality of pachinko gaming machines 2 installed on the gaming machine installation island, and a connection stand direction display indicates which of the left and right gaming machines is connected. Displayed by the device 303.
[0026]
When the player inserts the prepaid card having the card balance recorded therein into the card insertion slot 315, the card balance recorded on the prepaid card is read. Next, when the player performs a predetermined ball lending operation, the balance of the lending unit amount set in advance is reduced, and the hit ball of the pachinko gaming machine 2 is supplied with the ball for the lending unit amount. Lent to the plate 203.
[0027]
The card unit 3 is provided with a fraction display switch 302. By pressing the fraction display switch 302, information such as a card balance and an error code when an error occurs is displayed on an information display (not shown) provided in the pachinko gaming machine 2. In the figure, reference numeral 306 denotes a card unit lock, which is configured so that the front side of the card unit 3 can be opened by inserting a predetermined key into the card unit lock 306 and performing an unlocking operation.
[0028]
FIG. 2 is a view for explaining an open state of the glass door frame in the pachinko gaming machine.
[0029]
As shown in FIG. 2, a game board 206 is detachably mounted inside the glass door frame 202, and the game board 206 is provided at an upper left position of the game board 206. A game board housing frame 601 that houses a launching device 500 for firing a pachinko ball toward it and a lifting unit 400 for lifting the pachinko ball stored in the hitting ball supply tray 203 to the launching device 500. A pachinko ball stored in the hitting ball supply tray 203 is provided with a guiding inclined gutter 283 provided at a position below the hitting ball supply tray 203 so as to be inclined toward a lower end position of the lifting unit 400. To the lower unit 401 provided at the lower end position of the unloading unit 400 after flowing down from the guiding inclined gutter inlet 230 (see FIG. 7 and the like).該揚 feed pumped by unit 400 to the firing device 500, driven out to the game area 207 formed on the front surface of the supplied the gaming board 206 (see FIG. 14, etc.).
[0030]
In addition, a foul ball that was launched by the launching device 500 but did not reach the gaming area 207 due to a weak launching force is located at a lateral position of the delivery path 402 that constitutes the delivery unit 400. A foul ball flow path 295 for flowing down is provided, and a lower end portion of the foul ball flow path 295 has an inlet for lending or prize balls to the hitting ball supply tray 203 when the glass door frame 202 is opened. A box-shaped box gutter 289 for receiving pachinko balls falling from the upper plate communication port 274 is provided, and the pachinko balls falling from the upper plate communication port 274 and flowing into the box gutter 289 are attached to the box gutter. The excess ball passage 271 flows into the surplus ball passage 271 through a communication port 298 that is connected to a surplus ball passage 271 to be described later at the lower collecting portion 289, and is returned to the surplus ball tray 204 (FIG. See 5 or the like). In this embodiment, the foul ball flow path 295 is connected to the left side of the upper plate communication port 274, and the foul ball flowing down from the foul ball flow path 295 passes through the upper plate communication port 274 to hit the ball. An example of returning to the surplus ball receiving tray 204 via the box gutter 289 when flowing into the supply tray 203 or dropping from the upper tray communication port 274 will be described. However, the present invention is not limited thereto. The foul ball may be directly returned to the surplus ball tray 204 by being connected to the box gutter 289, and further to the surplus ball tray 204 or the hit ball supply tray 203 directly without passing through the upper plate communication port 274 or the box gutter 289. It may be configured to be returned. Further, the foul ball flow path 295 may be configured to be connected to any part of the upper plate communication port 274 or the box gutter 289. In the present embodiment, the foul ball flow path 295 is connected to the left end 20 as described later. What is necessary is just to provide in the area | region of the left side from the line extended vertically and to avoid between the above-mentioned upper plate communication port 274 and the out port 226.
[0031]
In addition, the guide inclined gutter 283 is located at the terminal position of the guide inclined gutter 283 which is located in the immediate vicinity of the lower unit 401 serving as a lifting ball supply means for supplying pachinko balls into the lifting path 402 constituting the lifting unit 400. 283 and a standby ball return section 420 for causing the pachinko balls (standby balls) existing in the hit ball supply tray 203 to flow down to the surplus ball tray 204, as shown in FIG. 8 and the like. The pachinko ball (standby ball) can be returned by operating the return operation button 296 provided at the lower left position of the hit ball supply tray 203 at the position corresponding to the return unit 420.
[0032]
Next, the game area 207 formed on the front surface of the game board 206 will be described. The game area 207 in the present embodiment is a straight line 22 connecting the left end 20 and the right end 21 of the maximum width HL of the game area and the maximum width HL. The relationship with the shortest distance H2 from the top to the upper end of the above-described outlet 226 is configured to satisfy the relationship of HL / 2 <H2. Further, in the game area in the present embodiment, the maximum width HL is set. Are formed such that the relationship with the section H3 maintained in the vertical direction satisfies the relationship of HL / 2 <H3. The positional relationship between the above-described launching device 500, the lifting path 402, the foul ball flow path 295, and the game area 207 is based on the straight line 22 that forms the maximum lateral width HL on the left side of the launching device 500 toward the game board 206. Arranged above, the discharge path 402 and the foul ball channel 295 are provided in a region on the left side of a line formed by extending the left end 20 vertically downward, and between the upper plate communication port 274 and the out port 226 described above. It is provided to avoid. As a result, it is necessary to pass a firing rail or a foul ball channel described above, which is indispensable for a conventional pachinko gaming machine, to a hitting ball fired by a firing device to a game area below the game area. For example, in the game area 207 in the present embodiment, a large flow direction changing device (for example, a character member and a character movable member 90a to be described later) that occupies most of the game area of the conventional game machine by itself. , 90b and solenoids 91a, 91b for driving the character movable members 90a, 90b) and the like, and the shape of the game area 207 can be changed to a hanging bell shape. It is possible to provide the player with a novel and more powerful game performance with impact. It should be noted that the lifting path 402 and the foul ball flow path 295 are a game avoiding an area sandwiched between a vertical straight line 24 having the left end 20 at the upper end and a vertical straight line 25 having the right end 21 at the upper end. What is necessary is just to be provided in the front side of the board 206.
[0033]
Further, in the game area 207 in the present embodiment, the relationship between the shortest distance H4 from the straight line 22 to the upper end 23 in the game area 207 and the shortest distance H2 to the upper end of the out port 226 is as follows. The configuration is such that H4 <H2. Thereby, while maintaining a constant balance between the game area located above the uppermost straight line 22 forming the maximum lateral width HL of the game area 207 and the game area located below, the game area 207 is enlarged in a well-balanced manner. Can be.
[0034]
As shown in FIG. 2, a variable display section 209 for variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information called “special symbols” and an individual symbol (ordinary symbol) In the present embodiment, a variable display device 208 including a display 210 in which “O” and “X” are alternately lit is provided. In the present embodiment, the variable display unit 209 is formed of an LCD display (liquid crystal display), and is capable of variably displaying a special symbol. Specifically, in the display area of the variable display unit 209, nine variable display areas are formed on the display in a manner arranged vertically and horizontally, and a plurality of symbols common to each area are individually and independently variable in those areas. Is displayed. Note that the variable display unit 209 is not limited to the one formed by the LCD display, but is a rotary drum type that rotationally drives a rotary drum on which a plurality of types of symbols are drawn on the outer periphery, and a plurality of types of symbols is drawn on the surface. Variable display devices of other mechanical type (mechanical type driven by an electric drive source) such as a type that rotates a belt that is rotated and a type that rotates a disk on which a plurality of kinds of patterns are drawn (rota mint). You may.
[0035]
The display 210 has two left and right LEDs, and the special symbol displayed on the variable display portion 209 is variably started based on the fact that a ball hits the starting winning opening 214a or 214b as described later. Is done. On the other hand, the ordinary symbols displayed on the variable display section 210 are variably started based on the fact that a hit ball passes through the first passage gate 211a as described later, and the display result in the present embodiment is a specific display result. In order to change to the first state that is advantageous to the player when “○”, the character movable member is driven and controlled so that the ball hit in the game area 207 can easily win the starting winning opening 214b. . Note that the variable display device 208 in the present embodiment has been described as including the display 210 that normally displays a variable display of a special symbol and the variable display unit 209 that displays the variable display of a special symbol. The present invention is not limited thereto, and the variable display unit 209 may be configured to display a variable display of a normal symbol and a special symbol. Also, the variable display device 208 is separately configured without including the display 210 that displays the variable display of the ordinary symbol. For example, the variable display of the ordinary symbol is displayed by the ordinary variable display device, and the special symbol is displayed by the variable display device 208. May be displayed.
[0036]
Further, below the variable display unit 209, there is provided a starting prize storage display 218 having four display units (LEDs) for storing and displaying the number of starting prize balls that have won the starting prize port 214a or 214b. I have. In this embodiment, one LED of the start winning storage display 218 is additionally lit each time the starting winning is stored, with the upper limit being four. Then, each time the variable display of the special symbol is started on the variable display section 209, one LED goes out. It is to be noted that the start winning prize storage number may be displayed on the LCD display of the variable display unit 209 described above. For example, a mode in which the number of start winning memorandums is recognizable to the player using Chinese numerals or a mode in which characters corresponding to the number of start winning memorandums are displayed and notified to the player in a recognizable manner may be used.
[0037]
On the left and right sides of the variable display device 208, a first passage gate 211a for guiding a hit ball is provided. The first passage gate 211a includes a gate switch 212a that detects a hit ball that has passed through the first passage gate 211a.
[0038]
Further, a second pass gate 211b is provided to give a chance to pass again, regardless of whether the hit ball has passed through the first pass gate 211a. The second passage gate 211b has a gate switch 212b for detecting a hit ball that has passed through the second passage gate 211b, similarly to the first passage gate.
[0039]
In addition, a movable piece 215 is provided in a starting winning opening 214a provided in a lower portion of the variable display device 208, and is opened by a solenoid 216a. It is guided to the back of 206 and detected by the starting switch 217a.
[0040]
A variable winning ball device 219 provided with an opening / closing plate 220 is attached below the starting winning port 214a. Using a random number value extracted from the random counter, a determination process (for example, whether or not the value matches a predetermined value) is performed, and as a result of the determination process, a predetermined determination result (for example, when the value matches a predetermined value) is determined. If it is (result), the big hit symbol is derived and displayed on the variable display device, and when the big hit state (specific game state) is shifted thereafter, the opening / closing plate 220 is opened by the solenoid 221 and the big winning port of the variable winning ball device 219. Opens. The winning ball that has entered the special winning area (V pocket) among the balls that have entered the special winning opening is detected by the V count switch 222. On the other hand, a winning ball that has won a normal winning area other than the specific winning area in the special winning opening is detected by the count switch 223.
[0041]
A starting winning port 214b is provided below the variable winning ball apparatus 219. The starting winning ball that has won the starting winning port 214b is guided to the back of the game board 206 and detected by the starting switch 217b. You.
[0042]
In addition, a character movable member that is driven and controlled so as to be in a first state that is advantageous to a player who easily hits a ball into the start winning opening 214b on the left and right of the starting winning opening 214b, that is, on the left and right below the game area 207. Solenoids 91a, 90b for driving the character movable members 90a, 90b in a predetermined pattern when the display result of the ordinary symbol on the display 210 becomes "O" which is a specific display result are provided. 91b are provided. In addition, the character movable members 90a and 90b may be driven when the drive control is performed to notify that the possibility of occurrence of a big hit or reach is high. Since the notice effect and the flow direction change effect can be performed, the notice effect is more advantageous to the player than before, and the interest of the game can be improved. Further, in this case, the drive pattern of the character movable members 90a and 90b when the display result of the display 210 becomes “○” is different from the drive pattern of the character movable members 90a and 90b at the time of advance notice. The solenoids 91a and 91b may be controlled as described above.
[0043]
The driving pattern of the character movable members 90a and 90b is such that, for a predetermined period of time after receiving the driving signal, the falling direction of the hit ball following a flowing path guided to an out port 226 described later is a starting winning port. Driving control for interrupting the flow-down path in the direction of the outlet 226 is repeatedly performed so as to change the direction toward 214b. Specifically, in the character movable member 90a, the wing member of the character "devil" moves from the position indicated by the dotted line to the position indicated by the solid line, and interrupts the guidance route to the out mouth. The operation of moving the arm member of “Mum-chan” from the position indicated by the dotted line to the position indicated by the solid line and interrupting the guidance route to the out mouth is repeated for a predetermined period of time. Thus, when the character movable members 90a and 90b are not driven, they flow down in the direction of the out opening 226, and it is difficult to win the starting winning opening 214b. The falling direction of the hit ball that has flowed down can be changed to the flowing direction that makes it easier for the hit ball to enter the start winning opening 214b.
[0044]
Further, in the present embodiment, the arrangement of the nails around the starting winning opening 214b is such that the hit ball wins only when the character movable members 90a and 90b are driven. Not limited to this, even if the character movable members 90a and 90b are in a second state that is disadvantageous for a player whose drive is not controlled, a nail arrangement configuration may be adopted in which a shot may win the starting winning opening 214b. Is also good.
[0045]
Further, decorative lamps 225 illuminated and displayed during the game are provided around the left and right sides of the game area 207. In the lower center, among the hit balls hit into the game area 207, various kinds of winning holes described above are provided. An out port 226 is provided for discharging a hit ball that has not been won out of the game area 207.
[0046]
Next, the structure of the back of the pachinko gaming machine 2 will be described. FIG. 3 is an overall rear view showing the internal structure of the pachinko gaming machine 2 and the card unit 3, and FIG. 4 is a rear view showing a pachinko ball channel formed by a mechanical panel of the pachinko gaming machine 2.
[0047]
First, referring to FIG. 3, a mechanism board 236 is provided on the back side of the game board 206 of the pachinko gaming machine 2, and a display control board for controlling display of the variable display unit 209 is provided on the mechanism board 236. A variable display control unit 229 with 280 mounted thereon, a game control board 231 covered with a game control board box 232 and mounted with a microcomputer for game control, a payout control microcomputer for paying out pachinko balls, etc. The winning ball control board 237 is set. Further, at the right corner toward the upper position of the mechanical panel 236, a launching / lifting control board 291 on which a microcomputer or the like for controlling the operation of the lifting unit 400 and the launching device 500 is mounted, and a gaming effect LED 228a , A lamp control board 235 for sending signals to the game effect lamps 228b and 228c, and an audio control board 270 on which a microcomputer or the like for controlling audio output from the speaker 227 is mounted. In addition, reference numeral 290 in FIG. 3 is a frame switch relay board for relaying a signal from a detection switch for detecting winning of a hit ball to various winning ports to the game control board 231.
[0048]
A ball tank 238 is provided above the mechanism board 236, and pachinko balls are supplied to the ball tank 238 from a supply pipe (not shown) led out from the supply gutter of the game island. The pachinko balls in the ball tank 238 are supplied to the ball discharging device 297 through the guiding gutter 239.
[0049]
Here, the flow of the pachinko balls passing through the guiding gutter 239 will be described with reference to FIG. First, at the downstream end of the guiding gutter 239 provided for guiding the ball from the ball tank 238, two ball supply passages 245 are continuously provided via a curve gutter 243 and a ball supply gutter 244. In addition, the lower end of the ball supply passage 245 is connected to a payout device 297 for paying out a prize ball or a ball lending ball provided by the occurrence of a prize, and flows down the guide gutter 239. The pachinko ball is a ball-leveling member 249 which is attached to the mounting boss as a fulcrum so as to swing freely, and the ball flowing down in two stages up and down is buried by the ball-leveling member 249. After being divided into two steps by the guide gutter 239, the flow direction is changed from left to right by the curve gutter 243, and the discharge device is dispensed through the ball supply gutter 244 and the ball supply passage 245. It is adapted to be supplied to the 297.
[0050]
In the path of the ball supply passage 245, a ball-out switch 233 is provided corresponding to each strip. Whether or not the pachinko ball is prepared in the ball supply passage 245 is detected.
[0051]
Further, a ball release valve 247 is provided at the bent portion of the curve gutter 243, and an operation lever (not shown) for operating the ball release valve 247 is operated from the front side of the pachinko gaming machine 2. The balls waiting in the guide gutter 239 and the ball tank 238 on the upstream side of the bent portion are discharged to the out ball tank of the game island through a ball removal passage 246 provided substantially in parallel with the ball supply passage 245.
[0052]
Further, an upper plate communication port 274 communicating with the hit ball supply tray 203 of the glass door frame 202 is provided at a downstream position of the prize ball passage 273, and the pachinko ball paid out from the payout device 297 receives the prize ball passage 273. In addition, the ball is supplied to the hit ball supply tray 203 through the upper plate communication port 274 and is stored. A lower end portion of the upper plate communication port 274 is connected to a surplus ball passage 271 communicating with the surplus ball tray 204 provided below the glass door frame 202 so as to supply a hit ball. Because the pachinko balls stored in the plate 203 are full, the pachinko balls overflowing from the upper plate communication port 274 flow down the surplus ball passage 271 and flow down to the surplus ball tray 204. .
[0053]
Further, in the present embodiment, a communication port 298 through which the foul ball received by the box gutter 289 and the pachinko ball dropped from the upper plate communication port 274 are provided in the surplus ball path 271, The foul ball and the pachinko ball flowing from the communication port 298 flow down the surplus ball passage 271 and are returned to the surplus ball tray 204.
[0054]
As shown in FIG. 4, a full tank switch 213 for detecting that the pachinko balls flowing down to the surplus ball tray 204 is full of the surplus ball tray 204 is provided in the surplus ball passage 271. When these full switches 213 are turned on, the driving of the payout motor (not shown) of the ball payout device 297 is stopped, and the payout operation of the prize ball and the lending ball is deactivated.
[0055]
The driving of the cam driving motor 511 of the firing device 500 and the driving motor 410 of the lifting unit 400 may be stopped as needed. The full tank switch 213 has an upper end pivotally supported by a shaft projection, and an actuator constituting the full tank switch 213 is positioned behind a swingable detection lever to detect the swing operation of the detection lever. Things.
[0056]
Further, on the inner side of the mechanical panel 236, a winning ball guiding path 276 for guiding a winning ball and an out ball path (not shown) for guiding an out ball are formed. Above the winning ball guiding passage 276 is a winning ball falling entrance (not shown), which is collected and released by a winning ball guiding cover (not shown) formed so as to cover the back of the game board 206. The winning ball is received by the winning ball guiding path 276 toward one side and the communication port 279 formed in the mechanism panel 236 through the rear face of the mechanism panel 236. Side, and further to a merging passage 286 that communicates the communication port 279 with the downstream portion of the ball emptying passage 246. The ball removing passage 246 is bent in an inverted L-shape along the outer peripheral edge of the mechanism panel 236 at an upstream position of the junction with the junction path 286, and is formed substantially at the center rear side of the mechanism panel 236. It finally joins a merge discharge passage 287 formed on the right side of the surplus ball passage 271.
[0057]
Therefore, the winning ball discharged from the game board 206 and received from the winning ball drop entrance through the winning ball guiding cover body is placed at the bottom of the winning ball guiding passage 276, the communication port 279, the merging passage 286, and the ball removing passage 246. The pachinko game machine 2 is guided to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 2 via a downstream portion and a merging discharge passage 287. In the space between the prize ball drop entrance 278 and the prize ball guide path 276, the sphere is supported by a prize ball falling from the prize ball drop entrance so as to vibrate and rolls on the prize ball guide path 276. A guide member for arranging the winning balls in a line is provided.
[0058]
The out ball passage is formed below the recess formed on the side of the winning ball drop entrance so as to vertically overlap with the winning ball guiding passage 276, and communicates with the main body of the mechanism panel 236 at the lower end of the flow. An opening 282 is opened and communicates with the merging discharge passage 287. The recess described above is for accommodating a game board locking lever which is attached substantially at the center of the lower portion of the game board storage frame to fix the lower portion of the game board 206 from the back.
[0059]
Thus, the out ball taken in from the out port 226 of the game board 206 is guided to an out ball discharge passage (not shown) formed on the back surface of the game board 206, and further, is formed at a lower portion of the game board storage frame. After being guided to the above-described out-ball passage through the out-ball communication port formed in the plate-like portion, the air is guided to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 2 through the communication port 282 and the merging discharge passage 287. That is, in the above-mentioned merging discharge passage 287, the ball-pulling ball from the ball-pulling passage 246, the out-ball from the out-ball passage 277, and the winning ball from the winning-ball guiding passage 276 are all merged, and the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 2. , And is discharged to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 2 from the merging discharge passage 287.
[0060]
A power supply unit box 272 is provided at a position on the left side of the merged discharge passage 287 for accommodating a power supply unit substrate for generating a plurality of power supplies having different voltages (see FIG. 3). A power supply connector to which a power supply line is connected is mounted on the power supply unit board. The power supply line connected to the power supply connector passes through a wiring processing groove (not shown) formed on the back surface side of the mechanism panel 236 to the lower portion of the mechanism panel 236, and each opening provided in the main body of the mechanism panel 236 From the main body and is connected to the power connector. The voltage supplied by the power supply line is a voltage of 24 V AC, and the plurality of voltages generated by the power supply unit substrate (power generation substrate) are four types of DC 30 V, DC 21 V, DC 12 V, and DC 5 V. (However, AC24V is also supplied to other substrates.)
Further, the power supply unit board is used to back up (hold) the storage contents of the RAM provided on each board while the drive power is not supplied to each CPU of the game control board 231 and the award ball control board 237. Backup power is supplied to the board. It should be noted that the game control board 231 and the prize ball control board 237 perform processing for backup by outputting a power-off signal from the power supply unit board (power generation board).
[0061]
On the back side of the power supply unit box 272, a game control board box 232 accommodating a game control board 231 for controlling a game operation is detachably attached. The mounting is performed on a horizontal projecting plate 284 that is bridged over the lower side of the opening window 240 of the mechanism panel 236 slightly above the lower side. When the game control board box 232 is mounted, the horizontal protruding plate 284 has a lamp control board 235 and a voice control board on which the back surface of the game control board box 232 is mounted on the back side of the power supply unit box 272 and the game board 206. The height is set to be superimposed so as not to contact the control board box accommodating the 270, and is substantially the same as the height of the L-shaped projecting plate.
[0062]
FIG. 5 is a block diagram illustrating an example of a circuit configuration of the game control board 231. FIG. 5 shows a game control board (also referred to as a main board) 231, a prize ball control board 237, a lamp control board 235, a voice control board 270, and a display control board 280 as control boards.
[0063]
The game control board 231 includes a basic circuit 253 for controlling the pachinko gaming machine 2 according to a program, gate switches 212a-b, start winning opening switches 217a-b, a V count switch 222, a count switch 223, and a winning ball detection switch 299a-c. A switch circuit for giving signals from the full tank switch 213 (a full tank switch 213 for detecting the full tank of the surplus ball tray 204), a ball out switch 233, a prize ball count switch 248a, and a loaned ball count switch 248b to the basic circuit 253. 258, a solenoid 216 for opening and closing the movable piece 215, a solenoid 221 for opening and closing the opening and closing plate 220, a solenoid circuit 259 for driving the solenoids 91a and 91b for operating the character movable members 90a and 90b in accordance with a command from the basic circuit 253, Performs a lighting and flashing winning storage display 218, and a lamp · LED circuit 260 that drives the display unit 210 and the decorative lamp 225. Therefore, the character movable member control means as the flow path direction changing device control means for controlling the drive of the character movable members 90a, 90b and the like as the flow path direction changing device in the present embodiment is provided by It is carried by the solenoid circuit 259, but is not limited to this. A character movable member control board for driving and controlling the character movable member is provided separately from the game control board 231 and transmitted from the game control board 231. The driving of the solenoids 91a and 91b for operating the character movable members 90a and 90b may be performed by the character movable member control board based on the signal. The control burden can be shared between the game control board 231 and the character movable member control board, and the processing on each control board can be reduced.
[0064]
In addition, the game control board 231 generates big hit information indicating occurrence of a big hit, start information indicating the number of start winning prize balls used for variable display of the variable display device 208, and probability fluctuation in accordance with data provided from the basic circuit 253. And a first information output circuit 264 that outputs probability change information and the like indicating the fact to an external management computer or the like.
[0065]
The basic circuit 253 includes a ROM 254, a RAM 255, a CPU 256, an I / O port 257, and a clock generator 250. The ROM 254 is for storing various information (data) such as a game control program. The RAM 255 is to be used as a work memory. The CPU 256 performs a control operation such as a game control operation according to various control programs such as a game control program. The I / O port 257 has a plurality of ports provided for input and output of various kinds of information such as data and signals. The clock generation unit 250 supplies an operation clock serving as a reference timing when the basic circuit 253 operates to each unit in the basic circuit 253 such as the CPU 256.
[0066]
Further, the game control board 231 includes an initial reset circuit 266 for resetting the basic circuit 253 when the power is turned on, a periodic reset circuit 265 for periodically resetting the basic circuit 253 after the power is turned on, and a basic circuit 253. An address decode circuit 267 that decodes an applied address signal and outputs a signal for selecting one of the I / O ports 257 is provided.
[0067]
The basic circuit 253 is initially reset by the initial reset circuit 266 when the power is turned on. After the power is turned on, the basic circuit 253 is reset periodically (for example, every 2 ms) by the periodic reset circuit 265, and an interrupt process is executed. Thus, every time the interrupt processing is executed, the game control program is executed again from the predetermined position.
[0068]
The hitting ball firing device 500 that fires a hit ball and the lifting unit 400 that supplies a hitting ball to the hitting ball firing device 500 are linked with the firing of the hitting ball firing device 500 by a circuit on the firing / lifting control board 291, The lifting unit 400 is controlled so as to intermittently lift the pachinko ball and supply the ball to the hit ball launching device 500.
[0069]
In addition, display control command data and an interrupt signal as a strobe signal (hereinafter referred to as a display control signal) are transmitted from the game control board 231 to the display control board 280 as command information relating to display control of the variable display unit 209 of the variable display device 208. INT). The display control board 280 controls the display of the variable display unit 209 according to the instruction content of the display control command data CD.
[0070]
From the game control board 231 to the lamp control board 235, command information related to control of the game effect LED 228a, the prize ball lamp 251, the ball cutout lamp 252, and the game effect lamps 228b and 228c controlled by the lamp control board 235 are provided. Information such as a lamp control signal is transmitted.
[0071]
From the game control board 231 to the voice control board 270, information such as voice control command data as command information relating to control of voice such as sound effect output from the speaker 227 is transmitted by the voice control board 270. In accordance with the voice control command data, a voice control microcomputer provided in the voice control board 270 performs voice control such as generation of sound effects from the speaker 227.
[0072]
Further, the basic circuit 253 generates a predetermined number of prize balls based on the prize ball detection switches 299a to 299c, the detection signal of the starting prize port switch 217, the detection signal of the V count switch 222, and the detection signal of the count switch 223. An award ball signal for payout is output to the award ball control board 237. The prize ball control board 237 controls the ball payout device 297 based on the outputted prize ball signal to control a predetermined number of prize balls.
[0073]
Specifically, for the winning prize which has won the large winning opening of the variable winning prize ball device 219, for example, 15 prize balls are paid out by detecting one winning prize ball in the count SW, and the starting prize opening 214 is provided to the starting winning opening 214. With respect to the winning prize balls, when one prize ball is detected in the start winning opening SW, for example, control is performed so that five prize balls are paid out.
[0074]
In order to control the payout of the two types of prize balls, the game control board 231 performs a control operation as follows. When a detection signal is input from the start winning port switch 217, the V count switch 222, or the count switch 223, the detection signal is used as payout number determination data used in determining the payout number of prize balls. The number of balls to be paid is temporarily stored internally. Thereafter, if any of the detection signals of the winning ball detection switches 299a to 299c is input, it is determined whether or not there is a detection signal from the starting winning opening switch 217 before the input by referring to the payout number determination data. If there is, the game control board 231 outputs a winning ball command signal for instructing the winning ball control board 237 to pay out the number of winning balls of “5”. When a detection signal is received from the count switch 223 or the V count switch 222, a prize ball command signal for instructing the payout of the number of prize balls of “15” is output. On the other hand, when there is a detection signal from any of the winning ball detection switches 299a to 299d, the detection signal is also input from any of the starting winning opening switch 217, the count switch 223, and the V count switch 222 before that. If not, the game control board 231 outputs a winning ball command signal of the number of winning balls of “5” to the winning ball control board 237. In the prize ball control board 237, control for paying out prize balls from the ball payout device 297 is executed by the payout control microcomputer based on the prize ball command signal.
[0075]
When the detection signal from the full tank switch 213 indicates the full state, a prize ball prohibition command signal is sent to the prize ball control board 237 according to the situation, and the prize ball is discharged by the ball payout device 297. Stop payout.
[0076]
A second information output circuit section 268 is provided on the prize ball control board 237 so that information on the number of payouts of prize balls controlled by the prize ball control board 237 can be externally output. I have.
[0077]
The prize ball control board 237 is connected to an I / O port 319 provided on a card unit control board (not shown) of the card unit 3 via a connection cable 262 and a connection connector 263 (see FIG. 3 and the like). A rental completion signal (EXS) and a pachinko gaming machine ready signal (PRDY) described later are output to a microprocessing unit (MPU) 321 provided in the card unit 3 and described later. A card unit ready signal (BRDY) and a lending request completion confirmation signal (BRQ), which will be described later, output from the MPU 321 of the card unit 3 are input.
[0078]
FIG. 6 is a block diagram for explaining the configuration of the launching / lifting control board. Referring to FIG. 6, the configuration of these launching / lifting control board 291 mainly controls launching / lifting control block 291 a that performs synchronously-linked operation control of lifting unit 400 and launching device 500, and adjusts the strength of a hit ball. A hitting strength adjustment block 291b is provided, and the launching / lifting control block 291a is provided with a touch sensor (not shown) provided in the hitting operation handle 205 or a single-shot firing switch (not shown). , And an encoder pulse from a rotary encoder built in the hitting operation handle 205 is input to the hitting strength adjustment block 291b.
[0079]
The launching / lifting control block 291a of the present embodiment includes an input circuit for detecting an input from the touch sensor and the single-shot launching switch, and a lifting associated with the firing state of the hit ball based on the input state to the input circuit. A motor drive logic circuit for determining the operation state of the unit 400 and the launching device 500, and the drive motor 410 and the launching device of the lifting unit 400 connected based on the operation state determined by the motor drive logic circuit The same drive signal pulse is output to the 500 cam drive motors 511 and supplied to the motor drive circuit (driver) for rotating the drive motor 410 and the cam drive motor 511 in the same manner, and to the motor drive circuit (driver). A current value setting circuit for setting a current value. Note that broken lines in the drawing indicate inputs from the origin sensors of the drive motor 410 and the cam drive motor 511.
[0080]
As described above, in the present embodiment, the same servo motor is used as the drive motor 410 and the cam drive motor 511, and these same servo motors are connected to a common motor drive circuit (driver) to generate the same drive signal. The driving motor 410 and the cam driving motor 511 have the same rotation, and the setting of the gear for transmitting the rotation force of the same rotation is performed by the firing device 500 as described above. By setting such that one lifting ball is supplied by the rotation of the lifting screw 403 for the operation (one rotation of the camshaft 501 ′), the synchronous linkage between the lifting unit 400 and the launching device 500 is performed. Have been.
[0081]
In the present embodiment, as described above, one motor drive circuit (driver) as drive control means is provided, but the present invention is not limited to this, and these motor drive circuits (drivers) are used. May be provided corresponding to the drive motor 410 and the cam drive motor 511, respectively.
[0082]
In addition, the hitting strength adjustment block 291b of the present embodiment has an angle detection circuit for detecting the rotation angle of the hitting operation handle 205 based on the input of the encoder pulse from the hitting operation handle 205, and an output from the angle detection circuit. A firing intensity adjustment logic circuit for determining the firing intensity based on the angle information and outputting motor drive information corresponding to the firing intensity, and a firing intensity adjustment motor based on the motor drive information output from the firing intensity adjustment logic circuit A launching intensity adjustment motor drive unit (driver) for driving the driving ball 512 is provided, and the launching intensity of the pachinko ball that is launched in response to the turning operation of the launching operation handle 205 in the launching intensity adjustment block 291b. Is to be adjusted.
[0083]
Note that when a continuous firing operation is performed by the operation knob 205, the drive motor 410 of the lifting unit 400 does not change the rotation speed in the continuous lifting of the pachinko balls without changing the rotation speed. The pachinko balls supplied intermittently from the ball supply sprocket 413 are pumped at a rotation speed of. The rotation of the drive motor 410 in the continuous pumping of the pachinko balls is carried out. In comparison with the case where the supply of the pachinko ball to the hit ball launching device 500 is synchronized by changing the speed, the wear of the drive motor 410 due to acceleration / deceleration can be reduced, and the lifting ball dances in the ball passage portion 404. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the rotation speed may vary. It may be measure supply synchronization to hitting the firing device 500 by.
[0084]
The firing force of the firing sphere by the firing device 500 is controlled by the operation of a firing intensity adjustment motor 512 provided inside the firing device 500 according to the operation amount of the operation knob 205, and the urging force of the firing spring 504 is controlled. Is adjusted in accordance with the operation amount of the operation knob 205. That is, the circuit on the launching / lifting control board 291 is controlled so that the hit ball is launched at a speed corresponding to the operation amount of the operation knob 205.
[0085]
FIG. 7 is an enlarged view for explaining the configuration of the lower front part of the pachinko gaming machine 2. As shown in FIG. 7, the operation unit 14 provided on the upper surface of the hitting ball supply tray 203 includes a game recording medium inserted into a card insertion slot 314 provided in the card unit 3 by a player. A frequency display unit 17 for displaying a frequency which is a game value read from a certain prepaid card; and a frequency operation unit which is pressed when the game starts or when the number of balls in the hitting ball supply tray 203 decreases or disappears. A lending button 16 for lending a predetermined amount of pachinko balls when the remaining number is present on the display unit 17 and a lending button 16 that is inserted into the card unit 3 by being pressed when ending the game. And a return button 15 for recording a new remaining number on the prepaid card and returning the same. These components are provided on an operation board provided inside the operation unit 14. It is mounted on the 8.
[0086]
The operation board 18 is connected to an I / O port (not shown) of the card unit 3 via a connection cable 262 and the connection connector 263 as shown in FIG. A lending input signal that is output when a ball lending operation is performed by the player and a return operation of the return button 15 is performed, and a return operation of a prepaid card inserted into a card insertion slot 314 described later is performed by the player. A return input signal output in this case is output to an MPU (not shown) of the card unit 3, and a frequency signal for performing display control of the frequency display unit 17 is input from the MPU. The display control of the frequency display unit 17 is performed by an output signal from the MPU of the card unit 3. There.
[0087]
The hit ball stored in the hitting ball supply tray 203 flows down the guiding inclined gutter 283 via the guiding inclined gutter inlet 230 and is supplied to the lower unit 401 provided at the lower end position of the lifting unit 400. It will be. As described with reference to FIG. 2, the guide inclined gutter 283 has been described as an example provided on the front side of the game board housing frame 601. However, the present invention is not limited to this. A passage having the same function as the guide inclined gutter 283 may be provided. Further, in this case, the pachinko gaming machine 2 may be configured so that it flows into the front side of the gaming board housing frame 601 from the left side and is supplied to the lower unit 410.
[0088]
FIG. 8 is a side sectional view for explaining a side section of the lifting device and the launching device. Referring to FIG. 8, pumping unit 400 includes a lower unit 401 that takes in pachinko balls that have flowed down from guiding inclined gutter 283, and a pumping unit that pumps up pachinko balls that have been taken up to launching device 500 that is disposed at the top. It is composed of a transmission path and the like. The launching device 500 includes a ball lift arm 502 that lifts the pachinko ball that has been lifted up to the hit point, a launch arm 503 that pushes the pachinko ball installed at the hit point into the game area 207, and the like. The structure of such an apparatus will be described in detail below with reference to FIGS.
[0089]
The lifting device 400 used in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 9 is a perspective view for explaining a lower end portion of the lifting device, and FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining a state of supply of pachinko balls to the lifting device.
[0090]
The lifting unit 400 includes a lifting path 402 formed of a lifting path case accommodating a lifting screw 403 for lifting the pachinko balls one by one therein, and a lower end position of the lifting path. , A driving motor 410 as a lifting means driving motor for driving the lifting screw 403, a ball supply sprocket 413 for supplying pachinko balls into the lifting path, and a pachinko ball on the ball supply sprocket 413. And a lower unit 401 having a connection flow path 416 for guiding.
[0091]
The configuration of the lower unit 401 is such that a disk-shaped ball supply sprocket 413 for supplying the pachinko balls flowing down the above-described guide inclined gutter 283 into the inside of the lifting path is driven by the driving screw 403. It is provided so as to be coaxially supported with a passive gear 412 that meshes with a drive gear 411 driven by a motor 410, and has a semicircular shape on the outer periphery of the ball supply sprocket 413 for accommodating one pachinko ball. A spherical housing portion 414 having a shape is provided.
[0092]
In order to reduce the ball pressure supplied to the ball supply sprocket 413 and the ball pressure supplied to the standby ball return section 420, the guide inclined gutter 283 is located at the end portion thereof. A crank channel 416 for guiding the pachinko balls in a direction different from the flowing direction of the pachinko balls at 283 to reduce the ball pressure is provided, and the standby ball return unit 420 is provided at a downstream position of the crank channels 416. It is provided so that the pachinko balls after the ball pressure is alleviated are supplied to the standby ball returning section 420 so that the pachinko balls flow down well below the standby ball returning section 420.
[0093]
In addition, the pachinko ball whose ball pressure has been alleviated in the crank channel 416 is further reduced in the connecting channel 415 that is bent in a substantially inverted S-shape in a top view, and then the inner side of the lower unit 401 is reduced. It is supplied to the ball supply sprocket 413 so as to turn around.
[0094]
As shown in FIG. 10A, the pachinko balls supplied to the ball supply sprockets 413 are turned by the rotation of the ball supply sprockets 413 so that the sphere accommodating portions 414 face the inlet direction of the pachinko balls. The pachinko ball is taken into the ball container 414. Next, as shown in FIG. 10B, the pachinko ball taken into the ball housing 414 moves in the rotation direction with the rotation of the ball supply sprocket 413, and as shown in FIG. At a position where the ball supply sprocket 413 is rotated by 90 degrees, the pachinko ball is supplied into the ball passage portion 404 constituting the lifting path.
[0095]
When the pachinko ball is supplied by the ball supply sprocket 413, the passive gear 412 and the drive gear 411 lift the ball supply sprocket 413 so that the pachinko ball does not collide with the spiral convex portion of the lifting screw 403. At the same time that the screw 403 is synchronized and the pachinko ball is supplied into the ball passage portion 404, the lower end of the spiral convex portion of the lifting screw 403 and the supplied pachinko ball are in sliding contact with each other. By being synchronized, the pachinko balls are lifted upward from the inside of the ball housing portion 414 and extracted, so that the supplied balls can be quickly shifted to the lifting.
[0096]
Further, the passive gear 412 and the drive gear 411 have a gear ratio of the drive screw 403 rotated coaxially with the drive gear 411 so that the lifting ball is lifted to a substantially intermediate position in the lifting path. The gear ratio is set such that the passive gear 412 makes one round at the number of rotations (three rotations in the present embodiment), and every time the pachinko ball is lifted to an intermediate position in the lifting path, that is, Each time a pachinko ball already pumped to the intermediate position is supplied to the launching device 500, one pachinko ball is supplied to the lifting screw 403. , There are only two spheres at the maximum, and a drive motor 410 for driving the passive gear 412 and the drive gear 411 is connected to the connection connector 410 ′, and the operation thereof is controlled by the launching and lifting control board 291. Controlled by Thus, the lifting and supply of the pachinko balls by the lifting unit 400 is performed in conjunction with the launch of the pachinko balls from the launching device 500.
[0097]
As shown in FIG. 8, the lifting path to which pachinko balls are supplied one by one by the ball supply sprocket 413 includes a ball passage portion 404 through which the supplied pachinko balls are lifted, and the lifting screw 403. The outer periphery 403a of the spiral convex portion of the lifting screw 403 is rotatably supported so as to be in sliding contact with the pachinko ball which is exposed and lifted by exposing the ball passage portion 404. The pachinko ball is lifted up inside the ball passage 404 with the rotation of the lifting screw 403.
[0098]
The transport path 402 is made of a transparent resin (acrylic resin). The use of such a transparent resin makes it possible to visually check the state of the inside of the ball passage 404 and the inside of the screw housing 405. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and these transport path cases 402 may be formed of an opaque resin, metal, or the like.
[0099]
Further, the spiral projecting portion of the lifting screw 403 in the present embodiment is formed of a conductive polypropylene resin having low friction and excellent antistatic ability. In lifting, the pachinko ball is prevented from generating static electricity by sliding between the pachinko ball and the lifting screw 403, and the pachinko ball is already charged by appropriately grounding the lifting screw 403. Even in such a case, it is preferable because the pachinko ball can be charged, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the lifting screw 403 may be formed of a metal having excellent conductivity. Alternatively, it may be formed of a normal resin having no antistatic ability.
[0100]
Further, in the present embodiment, both the lifting screw 403 and the ball supply sprocket 413 are driven by the same drive source, ie, the drive motor 410, and this is achieved by individually driving the drive motors. Since the number of power sources can be reduced as compared with the provision, the cost can be reduced, and the synchronization (interlocking) of the lifting screw 403 and the ball supply sprocket 413 is performed by a mechanical However, the present invention is not limited to this, and individual power sources may be controlled as individual drive motors.
[0101]
The operation of the drive motor 410 is performed by the launching / lifting control board 291 in conjunction with the launching of the pachinko ball from the launching device 500 by the delivery from the ball supply port 417 formed at the upper end of the ball passage portion 404. The controlled pachinko ball is controlled so as to be discharged and supplied to the launching device 500.
[0102]
It should be noted that the configuration of the waiting ball returning section 420 according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 13, allows a pachinko ball to flow into a waiting ball returning gutter 242 (see FIG. 2 and the like) formed below the waiting ball returning section 420. An outer end of a slide plate 423 slidably disposed on the lower surface of a crank channel 416 formed at the end of the guide inclined gutter 283 is connected to the operation button 296. At the same time, a spring 422 is connected to the inner end, and the slide plate 423 is normally urged outward by the spring 422, whereby the position of the opening 421 is changed. By being shifted from the position of the inlet to the standby ball return gutter 242, the pachinko balls pass through the slide plate 423 and are supplied to the lifting unit 400 while the pachinko balls are supplied. When operating the operation button 296, the slide operation of the operation button 296 causes the slide plate 423 to slide inward against the bias of the spring 422, and the position of the opening 421 moves to the standby ball return gutter 242. As shown in FIG. 16, the pachinko ball flows into the standby ball return gutter 242, and the pachinko ball (standby ball) is returned to the surplus ball tray 204 as shown in FIG. 16. It has become so.
[0103]
Next, the firing device 500 used in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. A ball lift arm 502 and a firing arm 503 that are swingably supported by a common swing shaft 513 are provided inside an outer case 510 of the firing device 500.
[0104]
One end of the ball lift arm 502 and one end of the firing arm 503 are coaxially fixed to a cam shaft 501 ′ that is rotationally driven by a cam drive motor 511 that is a firing device drive motor fixed to the upper back surface of the firing device 500. When the lift cam 501a and the firing cam 501b are brought into sliding contact with each other, the ball lift arm 502 and the firing arm 503 individually swing with the rotation of the lift cam 501a and the firing cam 501b. The firing arm 503 is arranged so as to be substantially parallel to a firing rail 508 which is disposed below the firing device 500 and is inclined so as to circumscribe the swinging arc of the lift arm 502 and the firing arm 503. The ball lift arm 502 is urged by a firing spring 504 that is stretched over the spring 504. In this embodiment, the cam drive motor 511 and the drive motor 410 of the lifting unit 400 are similarly urged by an input drive signal. The same servo motor is used to obtain the rotation of.
[0105]
The other end of the firing spring 504 which is not connected to the firing arm 503 is connected to a slide piece 505 slidable in the direction in which the firing spring 504 is stretched. By sliding by a firing intensity adjusting motor 512 fixed on the back side of the device 500, the urging force of the firing arm 503 is adjusted, so that the firing intensity of the pachinko ball launched by the firing arm 503 can be adjusted. The firing intensity is adjusted by controlling the operation of the firing intensity adjusting motor 512 by the firing / lifting control board 291 based on the operation of the hit ball operation handle 205.
[0106]
Further, at the inclined lower end position of the firing rail 508, the opening and closing of the inlet 294 to the foul ball flow path 295 is controlled by the sliding of the ball lift arm 502 by sliding contact with the lower end of the ball lift arm 502. A foul ball flow path valve 507 is provided, and is always urged by a spring (not shown) so as to be in an open state in which the inflow port 294 is not closed.
[0107]
As shown in FIG. 11 (a), the firing operation of the firing device 500 first causes both the ball lift arm 502 and the firing arm 503 to rotate the lift spring 506 and the lift spring 506 by rotating the cams 501a and 501b. In response to the urging force of the firing spring 504, the pachinko ball is swung to the position of the lower corner of the firing device 500, and in this state, the pachinko ball discharged from the ball supply port 417 by the lifting unit 400 is moved. Supplied.
[0108]
As shown in FIG. 11B, the pachinko ball supplied to the launching device 500 first starts swinging only with the ball lift arm 502 in accordance with the rotation of the lift cam 501a. It is guided by the ball lift arm 502 to a predetermined firing position on the firing rail 508. At the time of this guidance, the foul ball flow path valve 507 slides on the lower end of the ball lift arm 502 as the ball lift arm 502 swings, so that the inflow port 294 is closed.
[0109]
Note that a circular window provided at the tip of the firing arm 503 and through which a launching spring can be inserted is formed at the swinging outer peripheral end of the ball lift arm 502, and is guided to the firing position within the circular window. The pachinko ball that has been held is held, and holding the pachinko ball fired in this way can improve the positional accuracy of the pachinko ball at the time of firing, and enable stable firing of the ball Although preferred from the viewpoint, the present invention is not limited to this, and a configuration in which these holdings are not performed may be adopted.
[0110]
In addition, the shape of the lift cam 501a is such that the outer diameter of the lift cam 502a is greatly increased so as to increase the moving speed of the swinging lower end of the ball lift arm 502 in a region far from the firing position, and the shape of the lift cam 501a is near the firing position. In such a configuration, the outer diameter of the pachinko ball is slightly increased so that the speed of movement of the swinging lower end of the ball lift arm 502 becomes low, so that the speed of guidance of the pachinko ball becomes low. It is preferable that the pachinko ball be guided at a low speed in the vicinity of the launch position, since it is possible to reduce the blurring (vibration) of the pachinko ball during guidance and thereby obtain a stable firing intensity. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a configuration in which these low-speed guidance are not performed may be adopted.
[0111]
Further, in the present embodiment, the low-speed guidance is performed by the shape of the lift cam 501a. This is performed, for example, when the low-speed guidance is performed by controlling the rotation speed of the cam drive motor 511. Compared with the above, it is preferable because not only can smooth low-speed guidance be possible, but also because repeated acceleration and deceleration of the rotation speed can be avoided, and wear of the cam drive motor 511 can be reduced, but the present invention is not limited to this. Instead, the low-speed guidance may be performed by controlling the rotation speed of the cam drive motor 511.
[0112]
Next, the pachinko ball guided to the predetermined firing position on the firing rail 508 releases the force against the firing spring 504 with the rotation of the firing cam 501b as shown in FIG. 11C. As a result, the firing arm 503 swings in the direction of the arrow in the drawing with a force proportional to the urging force of the firing spring 504, and is launched into the game area 207 through the firing path 509 on the firing rail 508. It is.
[0113]
At this time, as shown in FIG. 12A, the momentum of the launch is weak, and the pachinko ball that has not reached the game area 207 flows down on the launch rail 508 in an inclined downward direction as shown in FIG. 12B. However, with the rotation of the cam 501 after firing, both the ball lift arm 502 and the firing arm 503 swing against both springs 504 and 506 as shown in FIG. By starting the movement, the foul ball flow path valve 507, which has been in sliding contact with the lower end of the ball lift arm 502 until then, blocking the inflow port 294 of the foul ball flow path 295, is released with the release of the sliding contact. By returning to the standing state by a spring (not shown), the inflow port 294 is opened, and the foul ball flowing down on the firing rail 508 flows into the foul ball channel 295, and the box gutter 289, Passing port 298 and returned to the surplus ball receiving tray 204 through the surplus ball passage 271 (see FIG. 15 and the like).
[0114]
Next, the game contents of the pachinko gaming machine 2 in the present embodiment will be described. First, a hit ball is fired from the firing device 500 by operating the hit ball operation knob 205. The hit ball fired in this way enters the game area 207 and flows down the game area 207. When the hit ball is detected by the gate switch 212a or 212b through the passing gate 211a or 211b, the normal symbol stopped and displayed on the display 210 is variably started. Note that, when the ball hits the passage gate 211a or 211b during the variable display on the display 210, the passage is stored, and the display 210 is stopped, and the change can be started again. The display 210 is variably displayed by subtracting “1” from the storage. The upper limit of the passage memory is set to, for example, “4”, and the number of passage memories at the present time is displayed by a passage memory display (not shown, and may be displayed on the variable display unit 209).
[0115]
When a hit ball is won in the start winning opening 214a or 214b and detected by the start winning opening switch 217a or 217b, a special symbol displayed on the variable display portion 209 can be started if the special symbol can be changed. Starts scrolling. For example, unless the special symbol is already changed and the special symbol is being changed, the change of the special symbol is not started immediately, so that the starting winning memory is increased by one.
[0116]
When the display result after the variable display operation of the display device 210 is a predetermined specific display result (for example, the left LED is turned on corresponding to the “O”), it is provided in the starting winning opening 214a. As the movable piece 215 opened for a predetermined time, at the same time, the character as a flow path direction changing device provided to make it easy to win the starting winning opening 214b by changing the flowing direction of the ball flowing down the game area 207. Driving control is performed for the movable members 90a and 90b to repeat a predetermined operation for a predetermined time, and the pachinko balls are changed in a flow-down direction in which the winning prize ports 214a and 214b are more likely to win a prize, which is an advantageous state for the player. . As described above, even if the ball does not win in the starting winning opening 214a, there is a possibility that the character movable members 90a and 90b provided on the downflow path are driven to win the starting winning opening 214b. As a result, it is possible to provide an interesting game effect even below the game area 207.
[0117]
When a pachinko ball wins in the start winning ports 214a and 214b and is detected by the start winning port switches 217a and 217b, if the change of the special symbol can be started, the variable display unit 209 of the variable display device 208 displays all the symbols. The special symbol starts variable display (variable display). Then, after that, the special symbols in the 9 areas of the LED display forming the variable display section 209 are stopped, and the stop display results are aligned with a predetermined specific display result (for example, 777) on a predetermined line. Then, a specific game state (big hit state) occurs. The specific display result is called a big hit symbol, and in this example, a plurality of types are determined in advance.
[0118]
When the big hit state occurs in this way, the opening / closing plate 220 of the variable winning ball device 219 is opened to enter a first state that is advantageous for the player. The first state ends when a predetermined period (for example, 30 seconds) elapses or a predetermined number of hit balls (for example, 10) wins, whichever is earlier, is satisfied. The second state is disadvantageous for the user. If a hit ball that has entered the big winning opening of the variable winning ball device 219 in the first state wins in the specific winning area (V pocket) and is detected by the V count switch 222, the first time of that time. After the end of the state, the opening / closing plate 220 is opened to return to the first state. The repetition continuation control in the first state can be executed up to 15 times in this embodiment. Such a period in the first state in which execution is possible up to 15 times is referred to as a round of repetition continuation control. In this example, the repetition continuation control can be repeatedly executed from the first round to a maximum of the fifteenth round.
[0119]
Also, when the special symbols of the nine areas variably displayed on the variable display unit 209 of the variable display device 208 are stopped and displayed in the combination of the big hit symbols matching the same symbol type, a big hit occurs as described above. If the big hit symbol is displayed on a plurality of lines or different special symbols in all nine areas, the probability of a big hit occurring is higher than in the normal game state, and the probability fluctuating state (hereinafter, also referred to as the probability change state) ). The big hit symbol of the special display mode that triggers the occurrence of such a probability fluctuation state is called a probable variable symbol. Hereinafter, the jackpot generated by the probable variable symbol is called a probable variable jackpot, and is distinguished from a normal jackpot which is a jackpot generated by a jackpot symbol (non-probable symbol) other than the probable symbol. Note that an example will be described in which the character movable members 90a and 90b are driven and controlled when the display result of the display unit 210 becomes “○”. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The drive of the character movable members 90a and 90b may be controlled. As a result, the function can be performed when it is advantageous to the player, so that a special privilege can be provided, and the game can be advanced happily.
[0120]
Once a probability change big hit occurs during the normal game state, the probability change state is, for example, the probability change state until at least a predetermined number of times of the probability change continuation (for example, once or twice) big hit occurs. Is continuously controlled. Further, if a probability change big hit occurs during the probability change state, the probability change continuation number is counted again after the probability change big hit, and thereafter, the probability change state continues until at least the probability change continuation number of the big hit occurs. Then, if the jackpot that has reached the number of times of the probability change continuation is caused by a non-probability change symbol other than the probability change symbol, the game returns to the normal game state in which the probability variation does not occur.
[0121]
In the variable display unit 209 of the variable display device 208, a reach state may occur. Here, the “reach state” means that, after the variable display unit 209 of the variable display device 208 is variably started, the display result has not yet been derived and displayed in some of the plurality of display regions. It refers to a display state in which the display result of the display area that is derived and displayed satisfies the condition of being a combination of specific display results. For example, a display state in which variable display is performed in a state in which a combination of specific display results is held in all of the plurality of display areas is also included in the reach display state. Further, among the reach, when it appears, a big hit is more likely to occur than in a normal reach (normal reach). Such a specific reach is called a super reach.
[0122]
The reach state is a display state at the time when the display control of the variable display device 208 progresses to a stage before the display result is derived and displayed, and before the display result is derived and displayed. This also refers to a display state in which at least a part of the determined display results of the plurality of variable display areas 209 satisfies the condition for the specific display result.
[0123]
Next, main effects obtained by this embodiment will be described together.
As described above, the launching device 500, the lifting path 402, and the foul ball channel 295 are respectively set in the positional relationship with the game area 207 by setting the firing apparatus 500 to the left side of the game board 206 and the maximum lateral width HL of the game area 207. Is formed above the straight line 22 forming the straight line 22, and the lifting path 402 and the foul ball flow path 295 are formed by extending the left end 20 of the straight line 22 vertically downward while avoiding between the upper plate communication port 274 and the out port 226. It is provided in the area on the left side of the line. As a result, the game area 207 can be greatly expanded downward as compared with the game area of the conventional pachinko game machine, and large board members such as the character movable members 90a and 90b can be installed in parallel below. This makes it possible to improve the degree of freedom of the layout of the game area 207. Also, a novel and powerful game effect can be provided to the player. In addition, character movable members 90a and 90b are provided below the game area 207 in which the degree of freedom of layout is improved, and when the basic circuit 253 displays "O" as a display result of the display 210, the character can be moved. The members 90a and 90b can be driven to change the flow direction so that the ball hits the start winning opening 214b. Thus, even if the ball has flowed below the game area 207 without winning the starting winning opening 214a provided in the game area 207, the character movable member 90a provided below the game area 207 , 90b can be provided to provide interesting game contents having a possibility of changing the flowing direction and winning in the starting winning opening 214b, thereby improving the interest of the game. Furthermore, even when the game area 207 is enlarged, since the foul ball flow path 295 is provided, it is possible to prevent the foul ball from being lost due to a firing failure of the firing device 500 or the like. Can be.
[0124]
As described above, the game area 207 in the present embodiment includes the shortest distance H4 from the uppermost straight line 22 forming the maximum horizontal width HL of the game area 207 to the uppermost end in the game area 207, and the game area 207. The relationship with the shortest distance H2 to the upper end of the out port 226 provided below in the inside is set to satisfy the relationship of H4 <H2. Thereby, the balance between the game area located above the straight line 22 and the game area located below can be kept constant, and the game area 207 can be enlarged in a well-balanced manner.
[0125]
As described above, the starting winning prize port 214b and the character movable members 90a and 90b as the ordinary variable winning prize ball device, which are the conditions for performing the variable display by the variable display unit 209, and the game for facilitating the winning in the starting winning prize port 214b. And a display 210 as an ordinary variable display unit which causes a change to the first state which is advantageous to the user. The basic circuit 253 determines that the display result of the display 210 becomes “○”. The predetermined conditions for controlling the driving of the members 90a and 90b are set. As a result, the character movable members 90a and 90b are driven according to the display result of the display 210, and the flowing direction of the ball that has flowed down to below the game area 207 is changed to a flowing direction that makes it easier to win the starting winning opening 214b. Therefore, a benefit that is advantageous to the player can be given according to the display result of the display 210, and the interest of the game can be improved.
[0126]
As described above, by driving the character movable members 90a and 90b, it is easy for the hit ball that has flowed below the game area 207 to win the starting winning opening 214b, which is a normally variable winning prize ball device. This makes it easier to win the starting winning opening 214b, so that the variable display condition for performing the variable display by the variable display unit 209 is easily established, and a benefit that is advantageous to the player according to the display result of the display 210 is provided. It can be given, and the interest of the game can be improved.
[0127]
As described above, since the lifting path 402 and the foul ball channel 295 are provided on the front surface of the game board 206, for example, in the lifting path 402, the ball hits the screw 403 and the inner wall surface of the lifting path case 402. , The maintenance can be performed simply by opening the glass door frame 202, so that the maintenance can be easily performed. At the same time, it is possible to shorten the work time and realize a quick recovery.
[0128]
As described above, the same servo motor that rotates the cam drive motor 511 that is the firing device drive motor and the drive motor 410 of the lifting unit 400 that is the lifting means drive motor in the same rotation according to the input drive signal. By setting the ratio of the gear transmitting the driving force from each drive motor, it becomes possible to easily and surely realize the synchronous interlock between the launching device 500 and the lifting unit 400. Therefore, it is not necessary to provide a complicated control mechanism, and thus it is possible to avoid a complicated configuration and an increase in cost. Further, by continuously rotating the drive motor 410 and the cam drive motor 511, it is possible to continuously fire hit balls at regular intervals. As a result, the power consumption is reduced and the probability of failure of the motor is reduced as compared with the case where the game is performed by rotating or stopping the drive motor 410 and the cam drive motor 511. be able to.
[0129]
Second embodiment
Next, a second embodiment will be described. In the first embodiment described above, the lifting path 402 and the foul ball flow path 295 are arranged side by side on the front side of the game board 206, and at the lower part of the game area 207, the starting winning port 214b can be easily won. An example is described in which a character member that changes the direction in which a ball is dropped, character movable members 90a and 90b, and solenoids 91a and 91b for driving the character movable members 90a and 90b are provided. A foul ball channel 295 'is provided on the back side of the game board 206, and a foul ball receiving port 295a for guiding the foul ball to the foul ball channel 295' is provided on the front side of the game board 206. A tap attached to the front end of a solenoid as a flow direction changing device for facilitating winning in a V winning opening that generates a specific game state. Described 'pachinko game machine 2 having a' game area 207 provided with a body 93a and the like at the bottom.
[0130]
FIG. 17 is a view for explaining an open state of the glass door frame 202 ′ in the pachinko gaming machine 2 ′ according to the present embodiment. Here, the same parts as those described in the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals and the description thereof is omitted. Also, the dotted lines in the figure indicate devices and the like provided on the back side of the game board.
[0131]
A game board 206 'is detachably mounted inside the glass door frame 202' as described with reference to FIG. On the back side of the game board 206 ', a foul ball flow path 295 for letting a foul ball that has been hit by the firing device 500 but does not reach the game area 207' due to a weak firing force flow down. (See dotted line). On the other hand, on the front side of the game board 206 ', a lifting path 402 constituting the lifting unit 400 is provided, and a foul ball channel 295 communicating with the surplus ball receiving tray 204' is provided on the upper side. A foul ball receiving port 295a serving as a receiving port for guiding a foul ball is provided near the firing rail (see the firing rail 508 in FIG. 11). This eliminates the need to pass the foul ball flow path 295 'to the side of the gaming area 207', and makes the gaming area 207 'in the present embodiment lower and laterally compared to the gaming area of the conventional pachinko gaming machine. It is possible to provide a gaming machine that can be greatly enlarged and a large accessory can be installed. In this embodiment, the game area 207 'formed on the front of the game board 206' is also a straight line connecting the maximum width HL 'of the game area and the left end 20' and the right end 21 'of the maximum width HL'. The relationship with the shortest distance H2 'from the top of 22' to the above-mentioned upper end of the out mouth 226 'is configured so as to satisfy the relationship of HL' / 2 <H2 '. Is formed such that the relationship with the section H3 'where the maximum width HL' is maintained in the vertical direction satisfies the relationship of HL '/ 2 <H3'.
[0132]
Further, also in the game area 207 'in the present embodiment, the shortest distance H4' from the straight line 22 'to the upper end 23' in the game area 207 'and the shortest distance H2' to the upper end of the above-mentioned out port 226 'are described. Are configured such that H4 ′ <H2 ′. As a result, the game area 207 'is balanced while maintaining a constant balance between the game area located above the uppermost straight line 22' forming the maximum lateral width HL 'of the game area 207' and the game area located below. Can be enlarged well.
[0133]
A variable display device 208 similar to that described in the first embodiment is also provided near the upper center of the game area 207 ′, and the variable display unit 209 allows a hit ball to win the start winning opening 214a. And the display 210 is variably started on condition that the hit ball passes through the passage gate 211a or 211b.
[0134]
Further, a variable winning ball device 219 having a structure similar to that described in the first embodiment is attached below the starting winning opening 214a, and the display result of the variable display unit 209 becomes a specific display result. The open / close plate 220 is opened by the solenoid 221 when the state becomes a big hit state.
[0135]
On the left and right sides of the variable winning ball device 219, a movable member driving winning opening 95a serving as a receiving port of a movable member guiding passage 95b for guiding a winning ball to a hitting body 93a described later, and a solenoid driven to a leading end thereof. A variable prize ball device configured such that the opening / closing plate 220 'is opened by the solenoid 221' when a hit ball whose flow path is changed by the mounted hitting body 93a wins a movable V winning opening 93b described later. 219 'is attached. Note that the movable member drive winning opening 95a has the same configuration as the above-described starting winning opening 214a, and when the display 210 shows a specific display result, the movable piece 96 wins for a predetermined time by a solenoid (not shown). It is opened to be easy.
[0136]
Further, the winning ball that has won the movable member drive winning opening 95a passes through the movable member guiding passage 95b provided on the back of the game board 206 'to the character member 93 provided on the lower left side of the game area 207'. Be guided. The character member 93 includes a solenoid 94a and a hitting body 93a mounted on the tip of the solenoid 94a, and the winning ball is guided to a position where the hitting body 93a can hit. A guide ball detection switch 95b 'for detecting that a hit ball has won the movable member drive winning opening 95a is provided on an intermediate route of the movable member guide passage 95b.
[0137]
Below the game area 207 ', a character member 93 and a movable V winning opening 93b are provided. The character member 93 and the movable V winning opening 93b are configured to be driven when the guiding ball detection switch 95b 'detects that there is a winning in the movable member driving winning opening 95a. For example, when a detection signal is input to the basic circuit (refer to 253 in FIG. 5) via the switch circuit (refer to 258 in FIG. 5) by the guiding ball detection switch 95b ', the basic circuit is switched to a solenoid circuit (refer to 259 in FIG. 5). Command signal is transmitted from the solenoid circuit to the solenoid 94a provided inside the character member 93 and the solenoid 94b (see 91a and 91b in FIG. 5) connected to the movable V winning opening 93b. Is sent, and the hitting body 93a attached to the tip of the solenoid 93a and the movable V winning opening 93b connected to the solenoid 94b are controlled by a preset driving pattern. As described above, the flow path direction changing device according to the present embodiment is constituted by the movable member guiding passage 95b, the solenoid 94a, and the hitting body 93a attached to the tip of the solenoid 94a. The flow direction can be changed. The flow direction changing device control means includes a basic circuit and a solenoid circuit, and drives the flow direction changing device so as to change the flow direction of the hit ball so that the movable V winning opening 93b can be easily won. Controlling. In the pachinko gaming machine 2 'according to the present embodiment, a movable V winning opening 93b in which a hit ball is provided in the game area is provided, and a hit ball wins the movable V winning opening. The state can be controlled to the specific game state, and the flow direction changing device control means drives the flow direction changing device by hitting the ball in the movable member drive winning opening 95a, and changes the flow direction of the hit ball. The movable V winning opening 93b is changed in the downflow direction to make it easier to win.
[0138]
As the drive pattern, the solenoids 94a and 94b are driven after a predetermined time has elapsed after receiving the drive signal. Accordingly, the winning prize ball is hit by the hitting body 93a attached to the tip thereof by driving the solenoid 94a, and the flowing direction is changed from the left side to the right side. That is, a hit ball that has won the movable member drive winning opening 95a and passed through the movable member guiding passage 95b is hit by the hitting body 93a, and the flowing direction is changed in the direction of the movable V winning opening 93b. Further, as the drive pattern of the movable V winning opening 93b, drive control is performed such that the drive pattern reciprocates right and left repeatedly after receiving the drive signal. As a result, an effect can be performed in which the movable V winning opening 93b repeatedly moves left and right.
[0139]
Further, in the present embodiment, in order to prevent a hit ball other than a hit ball whose flowing direction has been changed by being driven by the solenoid 94a to be driven by the hitting body 93a above the movable V winning opening 93b, The winning prevention cover 97 is provided, but the present invention is not limited to this, and even in the second state disadvantageous to the player whose channel direction changing device is not driven, a ball hits the movable V winning opening 93b. There may be a possibility.
[0140]
Here, the flow of the pachinko balls in the present embodiment will be briefly described. First, the pachinko balls supplied from the gaming island (not shown) into the ball tank 238 'are guided to the right toward the pachinko gaming machine 2'. Is supplied to the ball dispensing device 297 'by flowing down in a guiding gutter 239' provided in the tub and a ball supply passage 245 'connected to the guiding gutter 239'. Pachinko balls paid out from the ball payout device 297 'in response to a winning or a ball lending request by the player are sent to the payout passage 273', the upper plate communication opening 274 ', the communication passage 607', and the glass door frame 202 'not shown. Through the payout game medium guide path formed by the formed payout port 608 ', the payout is paid out to the inclined upper part at the right end of the hit ball supply tray 203' indicated by a virtual line in the figure.
[0141]
The pachinko ball paid out to the hitting ball supply plate 203 'or the pachinko ball (holding ball) placed by the player flows down from the right side to the left side in the figure as shown by a virtual arrow in the figure, and is shown in the figure. It is taken into the inside from the intake 604 'formed in the glass door frame 202' not to be made, and further flows down into the intake ball passage 605 'from the intake communication port 606' facing the intake 604 '.
[0142]
The pachinko ball that has flowed into the intake ball passage 605 ′ is lifted from the lower unit 401 to the launching device 500 above the lowering unit 401 by the lifting screw 403 in the lifting unit 400. The pachinko ball supplied to the launching device 500 is appropriately fired inward from the upper left side of the game area 207 'in accordance with the operation of the hitting operation handle 205 by the player.
[0143]
Next, the game contents of the pachinko gaming machine 2 'in the present embodiment will be described. In addition, the description about the part common to the game content by the pachinko gaming machine 2 in the first embodiment is omitted. First, the hit ball shot from the firing device 500 by operating the hitting ball operation knob 205 enters the game area 207 'and flows down the game area 207'. When the dropped ball hits the starting winning opening 214a and is detected by the starting winning opening switch 217a, the special symbol displayed on the variable display unit 209 starts to scroll if the special symbol can be changed. . For example, unless the special symbol is already changed and the special symbol is being changed, the change of the special symbol is not started immediately, so that the starting winning memory is increased by one.
[0144]
When the display result after the variable display operation of the display device 210 is a predetermined specific display result (for example, the left LED is turned on corresponding to the “O”), it is provided in the starting winning opening 214a. At the same time that the movable piece 215 is opened for a predetermined time, a drive control for repeating a predetermined operation for a predetermined time is performed on a movable piece 96 provided for facilitating a winning in the movable member drive winning opening 95a. The winning prize port 214a and the movable member driving prize port 95a can be easily won. In the present embodiment, the process until a big hit occurs differs between when a ball is hit at the starting winning port 214a and when a ball is hit at the movable member driving winning port 95a. However, the process of generating a big hit when a ball is hit in the starting winning port 214a is the same as that described in the first embodiment, and thus is omitted. Hereinafter, a big hit when a ball is hit in the movable member drive winning port 95a will be described. The generation process will be described.
[0145]
The hit ball that has won the movable member drive winning opening 95a is first guided to a position where it can be hit by the hitting body 93a via the movable member guiding passage 95b. Also, when the solenoids 94a and 94b are detected by the guide ball detection switch 95b 'provided in the movable member guide passage 95b, the solenoids 94a and 94b are driven based on the above-described drive pattern, and the flow direction in which the falling direction of the hit ball changes. A change effect and a movable member effect are started. That is, an effect in which the flowing direction is changed to the horizontal direction by the hitting body 93a attached to the tip of the solenoid 94a, and an effect in which the movable V winning opening 93b connected to the solenoid 94b repeats a reciprocating movement to the left and right are performed. As a result of such an effect, a specific game state (big hit state) occurs when the hit ball whose flow direction has been changed by the hitting body 93a wins the movable V winning opening 93b.
[0146]
As described above, when a big hit state occurs due to winning in the movable V winning opening 93b, the opening / closing plate 220 'of the variable winning ball device 219' is opened to be in a first state which is advantageous for the player. A big hit game similar to the above-mentioned game is performed.
[0147]
Next, main effects obtained by this embodiment will be described together.
As described above, the movable member guiding passage 95b, the solenoid 94a, and the hitting body 93a attached to the tip of the solenoid 94a are provided below the game area in which the degree of freedom of layout is improved, and the movable member driving winning opening 95a is hit. The solenoids 94a and 94b are driven on condition that a ball is won and detected by the guiding ball detection switch 95b '. When the solenoid 94a is driven, an impact is started by the impacting body 93a attached to the tip of the solenoid 94a, and an effect is performed in which the flowing direction of the hit ball is changed to a direction in which the movable V winning opening 93b can be easily won. The effect that the movable V winning opening 93b connected by driving is repeatedly moved left and right is started. As a result, since the player does not win the start winning area 214a provided in the game area 207 ', the display result on the variable display unit 209 of the variable display device 208 becomes a specific display result, thereby eliminating the possibility of a big hit. Even if it is a hit ball, there is a possibility that by winning the movable member drive winning opening 95a provided below the game area 207 'and winning the movable V winning opening 93b, a big hit may be obtained. Can be provided to the player to provide interesting game contents, and the interest of the game can be improved.
[0148]
In the second embodiment described above, the same technical effect as that of the first embodiment can be obtained for the configuration based on the technical idea common to the first embodiment.
[0149]
Next, modifications and features of the above-described embodiment will be enumerated below.
(1) In the above-described embodiment, the big hit game content that is generated when the display result of the variable display unit 209 becomes the specific display result due to the winning of the ball into the starting winning opening 214a, and the movable members 90a and 90b. Is controlled to drive the big win game which is generated when the display result of the variable display unit 209 is a specific display result due to the hitting of the ball into the starting winning opening 214b, and the moving V winning opening 93b. Although the example in which the big hit game content generated due to the hitting of the hit ball is the same as the big hit game content has been described, the present invention is not limited to this, and the big hit game content may be set to be different from each other. For example, the content of the jackpot game generated when the display result of the variable display portion 209 becomes a specific display result due to the winning of the ball in the start winning opening 214a is repeated until the tenth round, and the continuation control is executed. The big hit game content that is generated when the display result of the variable display unit 209 resulting from the fact that the movable members 90a and 90b are drive-controlled and the ball is hit to the starting winning opening 214b becomes a specific display result is described. The content of the continuous continuation control up to the 15th round may be executed, and the big hit game content generated due to the winning of the ball into the movable V winning opening 93b may be the big hit game content controlled to the probability variation state after the big hit end. . Also, the type of the jackpot game content may be any type, and any combination of the jackpot game content corresponding to the jackpot occurrence condition may be used. As a result, the player can select a purpose for playing the game and can proceed with the game aiming at a winning opening according to the purpose, so that the player's sense of intervening in the game increases and the interest is improved Can be done.
[0150]
(2) In the first embodiment described above, the common display 210 is variably started when passing through the first passage gate 211a and when passing through the second passage gate 211b, and the passage memory is also stored in the common memory. Although an example in which the information is stored in the area has been described, the present invention is not limited to this, and a plurality of indicators are provided, and different indicators are provided when passing through the first passage gate 211a and when passing through the second passage gate 211b. Control may be performed so as to start variably, and passing memories may be stored in different storage areas. As a result, the number of times that the display result of the display is derived and displayed increases, so that the number of times that the specific display result is obtained also increases, and the number of times the movable piece 215 of the starting winning opening 214a or 214b is opened or the movable member 90a, Since the number of times the 90b is driven is increased, the interest of the game can be improved. In such a case, the movable piece 215 and the movable members 90a and 90b may be separately driven and controlled in accordance with the indicator that has been variably started.
[0151]
(3) In the first embodiment described above, the variable display of the common variable display unit 209 is started when the winning prize port 214a is won and when the winning prize port 214b is won, and the prize storage is also common. Although an example of storing in the storage area has been described, the present invention is not limited to this, and variable display starts on separate variable display units when a winning in the starting winning opening 214a and when a winning in the starting winning opening 214b are performed. So that the winning storage may be stored in different storage areas. In addition to this, the probability that the display result of the special symbol displayed on the corresponding variable display unit becomes the specific display result when the winning prize port 214a is won and when the winning prize port 214b is won is determined. It may be set in advance so as to be different. That is, the first lottery means for performing a lottery for the occurrence of the specific game state in the first procedure when the game ball wins the start winning opening 214a, and the first lottery means when the game ball wins the start winning opening 214b. A second lottery means for performing a lottery for the occurrence of the specific game state in a second procedure different from the procedure, wherein the probability of being controlled to the specific game state by the first lottery means and the specific game by the second lottery means It may be determined in advance so that the probability of being controlled by the state is different. In order for the game ball to win the starting winning opening 214b, the movable members 90a and 90b need to be driven, and therefore, the display result of the display unit 210 must be a specific display result "o". In consideration of this, although the probability that the specific display result is obtained differs depending on the winning winning opening, the specific display is performed on the variable display unit 209 by one game ball hit into the game area 207. The probability that the result is derived and displayed can be the same. Accordingly, there is no need to prevent the player from easily entering any one of the plurality of winning award openings, and it is also possible to easily perform an adjustment operation, such as a nail adjustment on the amusement arcade, according to the machine allocation of the gaming machine. , And can reduce the work load of the operation of the amusement arcade. Further, the player can proceed with the game so as to directly win the starting winning opening 214a, or pass more game balls through the passing gate to drive the movable members 90a and 90b more to cause the starting winning opening 214b to win. By providing a variety of game effects in which the user can select whether to proceed with the game, the interest of the game can be improved.
[0152]
(4) In the above-described embodiment, each of the movable members 90a, 90b, and the hitting body 93a can be configured to determine that the display result of the ordinary variable display portion is a specific display result or that the hit ball has passed through the movable member guiding passage 95b. The example in which the automatic driving control is performed after a lapse of a predetermined time from when the hit ball is detected by the guiding ball detection switch 95b ′ to be detected has been described. However, the invention is not limited thereto, and only when the above condition is satisfied and within a predetermined time. A push button for detecting that the push button is pressed may be provided, and the solenoid may be driven and controlled such that the movable members 90a, 90b and the hitting body 93a are operated at a timing when the player pushes the push button. The player's sense of intervention in the game can be further increased, and the interest of the game can be improved. It should be noted that the present invention is not limited to the push button, and may be any detection means such as an optical sensor that can detect an instruction from the player. Further, when the above condition is satisfied, a storage area for storing the number of times the condition is satisfied, a number-of-establishment notification means for notifying the number of times stored in the storage area, and only the number of times stored in the storage area And detecting means for detecting the number of times the number of times stored in the storage area allows the player to operate the detecting means to drive and control the solenoid such that the movable members 90a, 90b and the hitting body 93a are operated. You may. This allows the player to make a strategy and proceed with the game, so that the interest of the game can be further improved. For example, the above condition may be satisfied a plurality of times, and drive control may be performed for the number of times that the condition is satisfied at a stretch.
[0153]
(5) In the above-described embodiment, an example has been described in which the solenoid is drive-controlled repeatedly a predetermined number of times after a predetermined time has elapsed, provided that the display result of the display unit is a specific display result “○”. However, the present invention is not limited to this, after the display result of the display unit becomes a specific display result “○”, and again until the display result of the display unit becomes a specific display result “○”, The drive of the solenoid may be repeatedly controlled. As a result, the flow direction of the ball that has flowed below the game area is changed to a flow direction that makes it easier to win the starting winning opening and the movable V winning opening, so that in a gaming state that is advantageous to the player. The period during which the game can be played can be changed according to the display result of the display device, the chance of winning can be changed at random, and the interest of the game can be improved.
[0154]
(6) In the above-described second embodiment, an example in which a big hit occurs when a ball hits the movable V winning opening 93b which is both a movable member and a winning area has been described. The variable display on the variable display unit 209 may be started when a ball is hit in the winning opening 93b. That is, the game configuration may be performed by using the movable V winning opening 93b as a normal variable winning ball device and a movable member.
[0155]
(7) The hitting body 93a attached to the tip of the solenoid 94a in the above-described second embodiment is made of an elastic soft synthetic resin or the like, and therefore is strong and durable. For example, it is formed of polyurethane rubber. Further, since the shape of the impacting body 93a is formed in a cylindrical cap shape that is in close contact with the columnar shape of the distal end of the solenoid 94a, it can be operated integrally when the solenoid 94a is driven. . It should be noted that any configuration is possible as long as the configuration is such that the ball at the batting position can be vigorously hit in the horizontal direction. Further, the strength of the impact, the length of the stroke, and the like may be set to be always constant. This makes it possible to stabilize the probability of relatively winning the movable V winning opening. Further, conversely, the strength of the impact, the length of the stroke, and the like may be set to be randomly changed. As a result, the probability of winning in the movable V winning opening becomes unstable, and when the player continuously wins the movable V winning opening or does not win the movable V winning opening no matter how many times the challenge is made, the player is given a game content. Can be surprisingly far beyond the expectation of the game, and the interest of the game can be improved.
[0156]
(8) In the above-described embodiment, as the shape of the game area in which the area is greatly expanded, the shape of the hanging bell or the shape formed by extending the lower half of the long axis of the substantially elliptical shape has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, but has a shape in which a part of the shape of the game area includes an arcuate part, and at least one of the relations of HL / 2 <H2 and HL / 2 <H3 is satisfied. Any shape may be used. FIG. 18 is a view for specifically explaining another example of the shape of the game area. FIG. 18 (a) shows a small ellipse cut along the major axis direction among two ellipses of different sizes where the minor axis length of one ellipse and the major axis length of the other ellipse are the same. This is a shape formed by cutting a large ellipse along the short axis and combining the cut surfaces of the two semi-ellipses. FIG. 18B shows a shape formed by combining a straight line portion of a semicircle and a base portion of a trapezoid. In any of the shapes, the relationship of HL / 2 <H2 is satisfied, and a game area expanded in a downward direction can be configured.
[0157]
(9) In the above-described embodiment, the example in which the launching device and the lifting device are provided on the left side toward the pachinko gaming machine has been described. However, the invention is not limited thereto, and may be provided on the right side toward the pachinko gaming machine. . FIG. 19 is a view for explaining an open state of the glass door frame 202 "in the pachinko gaming machine 2". The structure of the pachinko gaming machine 2 ″ is symmetrical to the structure of FIG. 17 used in the description of the second embodiment, and the launching device 500 ″, the lifting device 400 ″, and the like include the pachinko gaming machine 2 ″. A payout device 297 ", an upper plate communication port 274", and the like are provided on the left side of the pachinko gaming machine 2 ". That is, the launching device of the present invention has a left end and a right end of the maximum width HL. It may be arranged at any position above the straight line connecting the game area and the area other than the game area, for example, by hitting a ball from the upper end of the game area to the game area. In addition, the lifting device according to the present invention may be disposed at a position where a ball is shot from the back side of the game region to the game region. The transmission path forms the maximum width HL It may be provided in the area on the left side of the end or on the right side of the right end.Furthermore, like the foul ball flow path described in the second embodiment, the lifting path is provided on the back side of the game board. With this configuration, the game area can be further expanded in the left-right direction, and a large-sized accessory device, a large number of accessories, and prize holes can be installed. The degree can be further improved.
[0158]
(10) In the above-described embodiment, the guide inclined gutter 283 is provided on the game board mounting plate exposed below the game board 206. However, the present invention is not limited to this. It may be formed integrally with the plate 203 to reduce the cost.
[0159]
(11) In the above-described embodiment, the pachinko balls are solely pumped by the lifting screw 403 as the lifting means, but the invention is not limited to the lifting unit 400 using the lifting screw 403. As these lifting means, those capable of lifting pachinko balls, for example, a lifting device for lifting pachinko balls in a daisy-chained state by a lifting sprocket, or a single pachinko ball can be lifted A lifting device such as a linear lifting device that lifts a pachinko ball by sequentially moving a magnetized position, and a lift lifting device in which a storage bucket for storing a pachinko ball is provided on a rotating belt or the like. May be used.
[0160]
(12) In the above-described embodiment, by providing the guide inclined gutter 283, the game balls aligned on the guide inclined gutter 283 are supplied to the ball supply sprocket 413, and a more stable supply of pachinko balls is obtained. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a configuration without the guiding inclined gutter 283 may be adopted.
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(13) In the above-described embodiment, the crank passage 416 is provided to alleviate the ball pressure of the pachinko balls supplied to the ball supply sprocket 413. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a configuration without the crank channel 416 may be employed.
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(14) In the above-described embodiment, the ball supply sprocket 413 is provided as the lifting ball supply means, and the pachinko balls are supplied one by one to the lifting unit 400 as the lifting means. The present invention is not limited to this, and a configuration without these ball supply sprockets 413 may be adopted.
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(15) In the embodiment described above, the lifting unit 400 serving as the lifting means is provided on the front side of the game board 206 so that the lifting unit 400 is exposed by opening the glass door frame 202. By doing so, it is possible to install the lifting means without being restricted by the mechanical panel 236 or the like which is a flow path member arranged and formed on the back side of the game board 206, and to solve the problem of the lifting means. It is preferable because the response and the maintenance can be performed quickly and easily by opening the glass door frame 202, but the present invention is not limited to this, and these lifting means are arranged and formed on the back side of the game board 206. Is also good.
[0164]
(16) The embodiments disclosed this time are to be considered in all respects as illustrative and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, rather than the description above, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine and a card unit as viewed from the front.
FIG. 2 is a view showing an open state of a glass door frame in a pachinko gaming machine.
FIG. 3 is an overall rear view of the pachinko gaming machine and the card unit as viewed from the rear.
FIG. 4 is a view showing a pachinko ball flow path by a mechanical board in a pachinko gaming machine.
FIG. 5 is a block diagram illustrating an example of a configuration of a control circuit including various control boards in a pachinko gaming machine.
FIG. 6 is a block diagram illustrating an example of a configuration of a launching and lifting control board in a pachinko gaming machine.
FIG. 7 is an enlarged view showing a configuration of a lower front portion of the pachinko gaming machine.
FIG. 8 is a side sectional view for explaining a lifting device and a launching device.
FIG. 9 is a perspective view for explaining a lower end portion of the lifting device.
FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining the state of supply of pachinko balls to the lifting device.
FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining a launch situation in the launch device.
FIG. 12 is a diagram for explaining a state of capturing a foul ball in the launching apparatus.
FIG. 13 is a top view for explaining a standby ball returning unit.
FIG. 14 is a diagram showing a flow of game balls in a pachinko gaming machine in a normal state.
FIG. 15 is a view showing a flow of a foul ball in a pachinko gaming machine.
FIG. 16 is a diagram showing a flow of game balls when a standby ball is returned in a pachinko gaming machine.
FIG. 17 is a view for explaining a pachinko ball flowing-down route and the like of the pachinko gaming machine in the second embodiment.
FIG. 18 is a view for specifically explaining another example of the shape of the game area as a modification.
FIG. 19 is a view for explaining an open state of a glass door frame 202 ″ in a pachinko gaming machine 2 ″ as a modification.
[Explanation of symbols]
2 Pachinko gaming machine, 3 card unit, 14 operation section, 90a, 90b character movable member, 93a hitting body, 93b movable V winning opening, 95a movable member driving winning opening, 95b movable member guiding passage, 95b 'guiding ball detection switch, 96 movable piece, 97 winning prevention cover, 214a, 214b starting winning opening, 202 glass door frame, 203, 206 game board, 207 game area, 226 out port, 231 game control board, 236 mechanism board, 269 role device, 274 Upper plate communication port, 291 launching and feeding control board, 295 foul ball passage, 295a foul ball receiving port, 400 lifting unit, 500 launcher.

Claims (5)

A game machine in which a game is played by hitting a game ball into a game area formed on a front surface of a game board and having a winning area,
A game ball payout port for paying a game ball for playing a game to a game ball storage unit,
A launching device for driving the game balls stored in the game ball storage unit into the game area,
A launching ball path that guides the gaming ball fired by the launching device to a game area,
An out port that is provided below the game area and that discharges, out of the game area, game balls that did not win the prize area among game balls hit into the game area by the launching device. When,
A foul ball passage that guides a foul ball that has been fired by the firing device but has not reached the game area to the game ball payout exit,
A flow path direction changing device capable of changing a flowing direction of a game ball driven into the game area,
And a flow direction changing device control means for driving and controlling the flow direction changing device.
The gaming area extends from above a virtual straight line connecting a maximum lateral width HL of a point where the lateral width of the gaming area becomes maximum and a left end and a right end of the maximum lateral width HL from the upper side to the lower side of the gaming area. It is formed on the front surface of the game board so that the relationship with the shortest distance H2 is HL / 2 <H2,
The launching device and the launching ball passage are provided above the virtual straight line and outside the game area,
The foul ball passage is provided to avoid between the game ball payout port and the out port,
The channel direction changing device is provided below the virtual straight line and in a game area,
The gaming machine, characterized in that the flow direction changing device control means drives the flow direction changing device when a predetermined condition is satisfied, and changes the flowing direction of the game ball toward the winning area. A game machine in which a game is played by hitting a game ball into a game area formed on a front surface of a game board and having a winning area,
A game ball payout port for paying a game ball for playing a game to a game ball storage unit,
A launching device for driving the game balls stored in the game ball storage unit into the game area,
A launching ball path that guides the gaming ball fired by the launching device to a game area,
An out port that is provided below the game area and that discharges, out of the game area, game balls that did not win the prize area among game balls hit into the game area by the launching device. When,
A foul ball passage that guides a foul ball that has been fired by the firing device but has not reached the game area to the game ball payout exit,
A flow path direction changing device capable of changing a flowing direction of a game ball driven into the game area,
And a flow direction changing device control means for driving and controlling the flow direction changing device.
The game area is formed on the front surface of the game board such that a relationship between a maximum width HL of the game area and a section H3 in which the maximum width HL is maintained in a vertical direction is HL / 2 <H3. Yes,
The launching device and the launching ball passage are provided above a virtual straight line connecting a left end and a right end at an upper end of the section H3, and are provided outside a game area,
The foul ball passage is provided to avoid between the game ball payout port and the out port,
The channel direction changing device is provided below the virtual straight line and in a game area,
The gaming machine, characterized in that the flow direction changing device control means drives the flow direction changing device when a predetermined condition is satisfied, and changes the flowing direction of the game ball toward the winning area. The game area is formed on the front surface of the game board such that the relationship between the shortest distance H4 from the virtual straight line to the upper end in the game area and the shortest distance H2 to the out mouth end is H4 <H2. 3. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein: An ordinary variable display unit whose display state can be changed,
A normally variable winning prize ball device capable of changing from a second state unfavorable to the player to a first state advantageous to the player in response to the display result of the normally variable display unit being a specific display result;
A special variable display unit for performing a variable display for deriving and displaying a display result, provided that a game ball has won the normal variable winning ball device;
A special variable prize ball device capable of changing from a second state unfavorable to the player to a first state advantageous to the player in response to the display result of the special variable display unit being a specific display result. In addition,
4. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the predetermined condition is satisfied under a condition that a display result of the ordinary variable display unit is a specific display result. 5. The gaming machine according to claim 4, wherein a winning area won by driving the flow direction changing device is the normal variable winning ball device.

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