JP2004290365A - Arrangement ball type pachinko machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To improve game property which is characteristic to an arrange ball type Pachinko machine. <P>SOLUTION: An arrange ball type Pachinko machine 10 is provided with a storage device 70 which can be switched into a storage possible state or a storage releasing state above sixteen consecutive ball entering ports 27. When shooting of sixteen balls is completed, the storage device 70 is switched into the storage releasing state. Thus, game balls ejected from the storage device 70 flow down together, and hence the game balls are prevented from being concentrated to the specific ball entering port of the sixteen consecutive ball entering ports 27. Since a flowing down range is fixed to some degree, a win is easily generated (a base is more easily secured) etc., thereby the game property utilizing the sixteen consecutive ball entering ports 27 is improved, and the game characteristic to the arrange ball type Pachinko machine is exhibited more satisfactorily. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2005,JPO&NCIPI

Description

[0001]
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention belongs to the technical field of an arrangement ball type pachinko machine.
[0002]
[Prior art]
FIG. 12 shows an example of an arrangement ball type pachinko machine. On the game board 12 of the arrangement ball type pachinko machine, a substantially circular game area 15 surrounded by guide rails 13, 14 and the like is formed, and a game that is fired and passes between the guide rails 13, 14 is formed. When the ball passes through the return preventing piece 16 attached to the tip of the guide rail 14, the ball cannot return (becomes an effective ball).
[0003]
A symbol display device 18 is installed at the upper center of the game board 12, and a central device 20 is arranged below the game display device 12 and almost at the center of the game area 15. The central device 20 is provided with a pair of blades 21. A game ball can enter only in a state where the pair of blades 21 are tilted outward and opened, and the game ball entered at that time is distributed by the sorting device. It is distributed to the right-occurrence opening or the missing ball entrance. The central device 20 is provided with a ball entry switch for detecting all game balls that have entered the central device 20 and a right generation port switch for detecting only a ball entering the right generation port. A ball can be detected separately from a ball coming off the ball entrance.
[0004]
Below the central device 20 and at the lowermost part of the game board 12, a 16-ball entrance 27 (corresponding to a multiple-ball entry device) in which 16 entrances are juxtaposed is installed so as to cross the board surface. Have been. Each entrance of the 16 consecutive entrances 27 is provided with an entrance switch, and can detect a game ball entered for each entrance (for each entrance switch).
[0005]
In front of each of the 16 entrances 27 (in order from the left, the first entrance, the second entrance, the third entrance,... The 16th entrance), A number display portion 27a on which a number symbol from 1 to 16 as a winning symbol is drawn is mounted. Behind each numeral symbol, a lamp for displaying the entering ball is installed, and the illumination of the lamp causes each numeral symbol to be lit and displayed. The number display section 27a (including a lamp) corresponds to a winning symbol display means.
[0006]
Further, a jackpot display section 27b is arranged above the number display section 27a, and shows numeric symbols (1 to 4 and 13 to 16 in the illustrated example) designated for the jackpot.
A score display device 29 is attached to the front side of the 16-ball entrance 27 and at the lower center of the figure. The score display device 29 includes two 7-segment LEDs, and can digitally display 0 to 2 digits.
[0007]
In the left half of the game board 12, a starting gate 30 and a left entrance 31 are arranged, and in the right half, a gate guidance device 32, an upper entrance entrance 33, a score increasing device 35, and a gate. A ball entry port 36 and the like are arranged. Each of them has a switch for detecting a game ball, and can detect a game ball that has passed or entered.
[0008]
The scoring device 35 is a tulip-type ball-in device, which facilitates ball entry in an open state in which a pair of wings are tilted to the left and right, but is closed by the upper ball entry opening 33 in a closed state in which the blades are upright. I can not enter the ball to be in the state that was done.
In the arrangement ball type pachinko machine, the number of game balls used in one game is determined to be 16, and when 16 game balls are fired and pass through the return preventing piece 16 to become an effective ball, the firing is stopped, After the interval, the next game starts. In order to divide one game into 16 pieces in this way, the control program of the launching apparatus is configured to automatically stop when 16 pieces are fired, and to start firing for a new game at intervals. I have. If the game ball becomes a foul ball without being able to pass through the return preventing piece 16, the ball is additionally fired by the number of foul balls.
[0009]
When the launched game ball enters any one of the 16 consecutive entrances 27, the lamp of the numeral symbol corresponding to the entry position is turned on (the numeral symbol is displayed). Also, if the ball enters the left entrance 31, the numeral pattern is No. 5, if it enters the upper entrance 33, the figure is 12, if it enters the lower entrance 36, the number 13 is entered. Are illuminated and displayed.
[0010]
The central device 20 and the score increasing device 35 cannot enter the ball unless they are released. However, when a game ball enters the central device 20 in the opened state, for example, the numbers 4 and 7 are lit and displayed, and the score is displayed. When a game ball enters the increasing device 35, the number symbols 11, 13, 15, and 16 are lit on.
[0011]
In addition, there may be a case where a ball that lights up and displays a number symbol that is already lighted is displayed in accordance with the progress of the game, but in that case, the number symbol is not displayed twice. In the case of a ball entrance for lighting and displaying a plurality of numeric symbols, such as the central device 20 or the score increasing device 35, those of the corresponding numeric symbols which are not illuminated when the ball is entered are illuminated.
[0012]
The central device 20 and the score increasing device 35 are opened as follows.
When a game ball enters the starting gate 30, a known random number lottery is performed. After the variable display, the symbol display device 18 confirms and displays a winning symbol (for example, three digits such as 000, 111, 222) or a missing symbol (other than the winning symbol) corresponding to the lottery result. When the lottery is hit and the symbol is hit on the symbol display device 18 and the symbol is confirmed and displayed, the central device 20 is opened for a set time (for example, about 5.8 seconds).
[0013]
A special game right is generated when the game ball entered while the central device 20 is opened is distributed to the right generation port. The special game right expires when 14 games are completed, including the game in which the special game right has occurred.
During the generation of the special game right (during the big hit), when the game ball enters the accessory guiding device 32, the score increasing device 35 is opened. When the player enters the score increasing device 35, the score achieved in the game is doubled.
[0014]
The score increasing device 35 is closed when a game ball enters, and is not opened during the game. Further, the score increasing device 35 is closed when the set number of games (for example, three games) is completed without entering the ball.
When 16 game balls enter the 16 consecutive entrances 27, the left entrance 31, the upper entrance 33, the lower entrance 36, the central device 20 or the score increasing device 35, one game is played. finish.
[0015]
When one game is completed, the score is calculated according to the combination of the lighted and displayed numeric symbols and also considering whether or not the ball has entered the score increasing device 35 (score calculating means).
As illustrated in FIG. 13 (a), when four numerical symbols are displayed continuously, one point, five consecutive points (two pairs of four consecutive points), six consecutive points (three pairs of four consecutive points) are displayed. Is 3 points. However, when a specific arrangement is set as a jackpot, as shown in FIG. 13 (b), three consecutive points of four, four consecutive points of five, and five consecutive points of six. Note that an upper limit (usually 10 points) is set for the total number of points in one game, and points beyond that are not obtained. Then, a prize ball corresponding to the total number of points at the end of the game (usually six prize balls per point) is paid out from the payout device.
[0016]
As described above, the recent arrangement ball type pachinko machines have relatively similar playability to the first type pachinko machines and the third type pachinko machines, and can play games without giving the player a sense of incongruity. You can enjoy the playability unique to ball-type pachinko machines.
[0017]
[Patent Document 1]
JP-A-10-71232
[0018]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, the most distinctive features of the arrangement ball type pachinko machine are that intervals are provided between games, and that the number of multiple entrances is the same as the number of shots in one game. By introducing similar gameplay to the pachinko machines and pachinko machines of the 3rd class, the playability of the game becomes dominant, and interrupting the game for each game is considered unpleasant, Since the multiple entrances at the time and the like can only be scored occasionally, the player has little interest. It is hard to say that they enjoy the fun of an arrangement ball-type pachinko machine.
[0019]
Means for Solving the Problems and Effects of the Invention
The arrangement ball type pachinko machine according to claim 1, wherein the plurality of ball entrances are arranged in a series along the direction crossing the game area so that the game balls flowing down from above can enter one of the plurality of entrances. And a winning symbol display means for displaying a winning symbol corresponding to the entrance of the game ball or the like, and a score is calculated based on a combination of the displayed winning symbols. Score calculating means, a firing device that stops firing when the number of game balls for forming one game becomes an effective ball, and can be fired after an elapse of an interval time, and a score calculating means calculated when one game is formed. In an arrangement ball type pachinko machine including a payout means for paying out prize balls corresponding to the score,
A storage device that switches between a storage enabled state for storing the inflowing game balls and a storage release state for discharging the stored game balls into the game area without permitting the inflow of the game balls is provided above the multi-input ball device. It is characterized.
[0020]
For example, by storing a predetermined number of game balls in the storage device and then releasing the game balls, the game balls flow down collectively, thereby preventing the game balls from concentrating on a specific entrance of the multiple ball device. It is possible to improve the playability by using multiple ball entry equipment, such as the score is easy to be generated because the falling range is fixed to some extent (it is easy to secure the base), and it is unique to the arrangement ball type pachinko machine The game characteristics of can be exhibited more favorably.
[0021]
An arrangement ball-type pachinko machine according to a second aspect is the arrangement ball-type pachinko machine according to the first aspect, wherein the storage device changes from the storage enabled state to the storage released state during one game. .
Since the storage state changes from the storage enabled state to the storage release state during one game, the stored game balls are ejected during the game and do not store over the game, deviating from the playability of the current arrangement ball type pachinko machine. Without having to play, the playability can be improved.
[0022]
The storage device may be in a storage enabled state at the start of the game, for example, or may be in the storage enabled state during the game, for example, when the ball enters a specific entrance.
Switching to the storage release state is performed at the final stage of the game, for example, when the last game ball is fired, when the stored number reaches the set value, when the duration of the storage enabled state reaches the set value, or the like. Just do it.
[0023]
3. The arrangement ball type pachinko machine according to claim 2, wherein the storage device is configured to change to the storage release state due to firing of the last ball of one game. Since the player reaches the ball entrance almost simultaneously with the mouth, even if the storage device is provided, the time required for one game does not increase.
[0024]
Further, in the arrangement ball type pachinko machine according to claim 2, the storage device may be configured to change to the storage release state due to detection of the last ball of one game at an entrance or the like. However, in this case, since the storage is released after the final ball enters, it becomes difficult to release the storage, for example, aiming at the moving cycle of the movable flow path changing means, and the interest of the game is spoiled. Absent.
[0025]
An arrangement ball-type pachinko machine according to claim 3 is the arrangement ball-type pachinko machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the downflow that affects the downflow direction of the game ball discharged from the storage device that has changed to the storage release state. Since the route changing means is provided, it is possible to change the route of the game ball that is released from the storage and flows down.
[0026]
If the flow path changing means is movable and the position and attitude are constantly changed, points are likely to be generated depending on the timing of the storage release, thereby improving the playability.
In the arrangement ball type pachinko machine according to the fourth aspect, in the arrangement ball type pachinko machine according to the third aspect, since the flow-down path changing means is disposed below the storage device away from the storage device, the storage is released. The game ball that flows down can be guided toward a specific entrance, or conversely, can be guided in a direction that does not face the specific entrance.
When the flow-down path changing means is movable, it can be changed depending on its position or posture, such as directing it to a specific entrance or not conversely.
[0027]
An arrangement ball type pachinko machine according to claim 5 is the arrangement ball type pachinko machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the storage device is configured such that a symbol fixedly displayed on a symbol display device has a specific arrangement. Then, it will be in a state where it can be stored in the next game.
[0028]
For example, if the symbols are confirmed and displayed in a preset sequence such as "773" or "337", the storage device will be in a state in which the storage device can be stored in the next game, so that an advantageous game utilizing storage can be used. It is possible to do. It should be noted that the storage enabled state may be limited to the next one game, or may be performed in a plurality of subsequent games. In any case, it is desirable that the storage release be performed at the timing when the launch of the last ball of one game is detected or at the timing when the last ball of one game is detected at the entrance.
[0029]
An arrangement ball-type pachinko machine according to claim 6 is the arrangement ball-type pachinko machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the storage device determines that the big hit symbol is fixedly displayed on the symbol display device. As a prerequisite, the game can be stored in the game after the end of the big hit game executed.
[0030]
In the arrangement ball type pachinko machine, for example, when a specific big hit symbol is confirmed and displayed, the point is obtained by performing the accumulation in the case of shifting to the high probability lottery state after the end of the big hit game due to the symbol, thereby obtaining a score. Since the opportunity increases, it becomes possible to play the game while suppressing the consumption of the game ball. Also in this case, it is desirable that the storage release be performed at the same timing as in the fifth aspect.
[0031]
An arrangement ball-type pachinko machine according to claim 7 is based on the arrangement ball-type pachinko machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the storage device has entered a specific ball entrance. The storage state.
The storage possible state may be started immediately after entering a specific entrance, or may be started from the next game. Also, not only one entrance, but also a plurality of entrances may be lit by a specific number of lit-up numbers (they may be arranged in a row where scores are generated or in a row where no scores are generated).
[0032]
The entrance of the ball has a function of operating the storage device in addition to lighting the number upon entering the ball, so that the depth of the game can be increased. In this case as well, it is desirable that the storage release be performed at the same timing as in claim 5 or 6.
The arrangement ball type pachinko machine according to claim 8 is the arrangement ball type pachinko machine according to claim 3 or 4, wherein the position of the flow path changing means changes when the symbol fixedly displayed on the symbol display device becomes a specific sequence. It is characterized by the following.
[0033]
The falling path changing means is movable but does not always move. For example, when the symbol is determined to be “7〇〇” (〇 may be anything other than “7”), the falling path changing means moves to the right. Then, when it is determined at "4〇〇", it moves to the left. As a result, even if the storage is started, the effect of storing is different from the sequence of the symbols that have been stopped before, and the game is deepened.
[0034]
The arrangement ball type pachinko machine according to claim 9 is the arrangement ball type pachinko machine according to claim 3 or 4, wherein the position of the flow-down path changing means changes when a game ball enters a specific entrance. Features.
The flow-down path changing means is movable, but does not always move, and the position changes when the ball enters a specific entrance. The interest of the people is improved.
[0035]
An arrangement ball-type pachinko machine according to claim 10 is the arrangement ball-type pachinko machine according to any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the storage device continues the storage enabled state over a plurality of games. And
By storing the game in a plurality of games, it is possible to increase the number of stored games and improve the probability of occurrence of a score, thereby affecting the game more than storing and canceling in one game.
[0036]
An arrangement ball-type pachinko machine according to claim 11 is the arrangement ball-type pachinko machine according to claim 10, wherein the storage device is configured such that the symbols fixedly displayed on the symbol display device are arranged in a specific sequence. It is characterized by switching to the storage release state.
[0037]
The arrangement ball type pachinko machine according to claim 12 is the arrangement ball type pachinko machine according to claim 10, wherein the storage device is configured such that a game ball enters a specific entrance.
It switches to the storage release state due to this.
Claims 11 and 12 are examples of the trigger for releasing the storage in claim 10.
The timing at which the storage device is set to the storage release state may be, for example, the timing at which the last ball of one game is fired and the last ball of one game is detected at the entrance.
[0038]
BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
Next, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to examples of the present invention.
[0039]
【Example】
As shown in FIG. 1, an upper plate 41, a lower plate 42, a firing handle 43, and the like are arranged on a lower portion of a front surface of the arrangement ball type pachinko machine 10.
Most of the configuration of the game board 12 is the same as that of the conventional example described with reference to FIG. 12, and therefore, the description thereof is omitted by using the same reference numerals as in FIG.
[0040]
The storage board 70 is mounted on the game board 12. The details of the storage device 70 are as shown in FIG. 2, and include a pair of movable blade pieces 71 that can be changed between a closed position (for example, see FIG. 5) and an open position (FIG. 2). The movable wing piece 71 is driven to be opened and closed by an opening and closing solenoid 72 arranged behind a base plate 79 which is in close contact with the surface of the game board 12.
[0041]
When the movable wing 71 is at the closed position, the game ball cannot flow into the storage device 70, but when at the open position, it can flow through between the movable wings 71. The inflowing game ball is detected by the inflow sensor 73 disposed between the bases of the movable wing pieces 71, and then falls into the storage chamber 74 therebelow.
[0042]
A movable bottom 75 is provided at a position corresponding to the bottom of the storage chamber 74. The movable bottom 75 is driven by an advancing / retreating solenoid 76 to advance into the storage chamber 74 to prevent the game balls from falling (the storage device 70 is in a state in which the game apparatus can be stored) and to exit the storage chamber 74 and play the game balls. It is displaced to a position where it is allowed to fall (the storage device 70 enters the storage release state).
[0043]
Below the movable bottom 75, a mountain-like path changing member 77 (corresponding to a flow-down path changing means) is arranged. The path changing member 77 is driven by a lateral movement motor 78 and moves left and right.
As shown in FIG. 3, the control system of the arrangement ball type pachinko machine 10 is configured around a main controller 50.
[0044]
Although illustration of details is omitted, the main control device 50, the payout control device 52, the firing control device 54, the sound control device 56, the lamp control device 58, and the symbol control device 60 each include a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, an input port, It has an output port and the like. Further, the main controller 50 is provided with a plurality of random number counters used for various lotteries and selections, and the sound controller 56 is provided with a sound source IC. Note that the payout control device 52, the firing control device 54, the sound control device 56, the lamp control device 58, and the symbol control device 60 are each a sub-control device, and the symbol control device 60 is integrated with the symbol display device 18.
[0045]
The main controller 50 includes a full tank switch 42a for detecting that the lower plate 42 is full, a ball breaking switch for detecting that the ball tank is empty, and a game ball passing through the starting gate 30. A starting gate switch 30a for detecting, a left ball entrance switch 31a for detecting a game ball that has entered the left ball entrance 31, and a game ball for detecting a game ball that has entered the upper ball entrance 33. The upper entrance switch 33a, the right switch 20a for detecting game balls entering the right opening of the central device 20, and the game balls paid out from a prize ball payout device (not shown). Prize ball sensor, an accessory guiding device switch 32a for detecting a game ball passing through the accessory guiding device 32, a score increasing device switch 35a for detecting a game ball entering the score increasing device 35, a central device 20 To A central device switch 20b for detecting all of the ball balls, a ball port switch 27c provided for each of the 16 continuous ball ports 27 for detecting the ball that has entered, a game area for the fired ball A foul ball detection switch 62 for detecting a game ball that has failed to reach 15 and has become a foul ball (a game ball that has failed to pass through the return prevention piece 16), and a game ball that has entered the ball entry opening 36 The detection signals from the accessory lower entrance switch 36a, the inflow sensor 73, and the like for detecting the input are input.
[0046]
The main control device 50 operates in accordance with the installed program, generates various commands related to the progress of the game based on the above-described detection signals and the like, and outputs the payout control device 52 and the firing control device 54 (via the payout control device 52). ), A sound control device 56, a lamp control device 58, a symbol control device 60, a central device blade solenoid 21a that drives the blades 21 of the central device 20, and a distribution motor that drives a distribution device of the central device 20. 22a, controls the operation of the score increasing device blade solenoid 35b for driving the blades of the score increasing device 35, the opening / closing solenoid 72 of the storage device 70, the forward / backward solenoid 76, the lateral movement motor 78, and the like.
[0047]
In addition, the main control device 50 outputs information such as symbol fluctuations and jackpots to the outside (a hall computer) via the panel external connection terminal. The test signal terminal is used for monitoring the main controller 50 and is used for a verification test or the like.
The output circuits from the main control device 50, that is, the signal circuits to the payout control device 52, the sound control device 56, the lamp control device 58, the symbol control device 60, the solenoid, the motor, and the like are all transmitted only from the main control device 50. It is configured as a possible one-way communication circuit.
[0048]
The payout control device 52 operates the prize ball motor 83 of the prize ball payout device in response to a command sent from the main control device 50 to pay out a prize ball.
In addition, the well-known prepaid card unit may be attached to the arrangement ball type pachinko machine 10, in which case the payout control device 52 communicates with the prepaid card unit and the CR settlement display device to communicate the ball rental of the ball payout device. Control relating to the payout of the ball rental, such as control of the solenoid, is also performed, and the signal of the ball lending sensor is also input. Note that a ball lending operation completion signal or the like is output from the payout control device 52 to the external connection terminal for the frame, and is sent from the external connection terminal for the frame to the hall computer. In addition, a signal of a door opening switch of the glass door is also input to the frame external connection terminal and sent to the hall computer.
[0049]
The firing control device 54 controls the firing motor of the firing device based on a command sent from the main control device 50 via the payout control device 52, a signal of the touch switch, a rotation signal of the firing handle 43, and a signal of the firing stop switch. Control to fire the game ball and stop the shooting operation.
[0050]
The symbol control device 60 controls the display of the symbol display device 18 according to the command sent from the main control device 50. Further, the symbol control device 60 outputs a command corresponding to the display state (for example, the start of the change of the symbol, the reach display, the fixed display, etc.) to the sound control device 56 and the lamp control device 58.
[0051]
The sound control device 56 generates a sound signal in response to a command sent from the main control device 50 or the symbol control device 60, and drives a speaker with the sound signal to output sound.
The lamp control device 58 includes a score display LED 29a of the score display device 29 and a ball entry display lamp 28 for illuminating and displaying a numeric symbol of the number display section 27a in response to a command sent from the main control device 50. In addition to controlling the display, it controls the turning on and off of other various LEDs and various lamps in response to commands sent from the main controller 50 or the symbol controller 60.
[0052]
Most of the content of the game (other than the operation related to the storage device 70) in the arrangement ball type pachinko machine 10 is almost the same as the conventional example described with reference to FIG. 12, and therefore, the description thereof will be omitted. The operation relating to the storage device 70 specific to this embodiment will be described.
[0053]
In the present embodiment, the symbols confirmed and displayed on the symbol display device 18 are identical in two symbols such as "773" and "337", and the last symbol is different. At the same time, the movable wing piece 71 of the storage device 70 is in the open position, and the movable bottom 75 has advanced into the storage chamber 74 (storage enabled state). In other words, when the movable wing piece 71 is in the open position and the movable bottom 75 is advanced into the storage chamber 74, the game ball can be received in the storage chamber 74 and stored.
[0054]
When the last ball (16th ball) of one game is fired, the storage device 70 is switched to the storage release state. At this time, a release direction guiding process (FIG. 4) for controlling the moving position of the path changing member 77 is performed.
In the release direction guiding process, when 16 balls (excluding the foul ball) used in one game are fired (S1: YES), main controller 50 sets area 1 (the first to fourth numeral symbols). ) And area 2 (numerical symbols 6 to 9) to determine whether or not a score has been established (S2).
[0055]
If the score is established in both cases, that is, if No. 1 to No. 4 and No. 6 to No. 9 are lit (S2: YES), main controller 50 controls opening / closing solenoid 72 to move movable wing piece 71 to the closed position. And the lateral movement motor 78 is controlled so that the position of the path changing member 77 is at the center of the movement range, and then the advance / retreat solenoid 76 is controlled to move the movable bottom 75 out of the storage chamber 74 (S3). . As a result, the storage device 70 enters the storage release state, and if there are game balls stored in the storage room 74, they fall from the storage device 70 and are dispersed right and left by the mountain-like path change member 77. , Heading to the 16-ball entrance 27.
[0056]
If the score is not established in both areas 1 and 2 (S2: NO), and if the score is established in either one (S4: YES), it is determined whether or not the score is established in area 1 (S5). . If the score is established in the area 1 (S5: YES), the movable wing piece 71 is set to the closed position, the position of the path changing member 77 is set to the left, and then the movable bottom 75 is withdrawn to put the storage device 70 in the storage release state. (S6). If the score is not achieved in area 1 but in area 2 (S5: NO), the movable wing piece 71 is moved to the closed position, the path changing member 77 is moved to the right side, and then the movable bottom 75 is retracted and stored. The device 70 is set to the storage release state (S7).
[0057]
The control in S6 and S7 is for achieving a score in one of the areas 1 and 2 where a score is not established.
No. 3 in area 1 and no. 7 in area 2 are entrances where it is difficult to enter (i.e., illuminate) the ball on a normal flow path (a path that does not pass through the storage device 70), as shown in FIG. 5 (a). No. 1, 2 and 4 of area 1 are lit, and as shown in FIG. 5 (b), even if numbers 6, 8, and 9 of area 2 are lit, number 3 or 7 is lit. It is difficult to be scored.
[0058]
However, when the game ball flows out of the storage device 70 and drops, if the position of the path changing member 77 is set to the right as shown in FIG. 5A, the game ball drops from the left side of the path changing member 77. So it is easy to get into the third entrance. Similarly, if the position of the path changing member 77 is set to the left as shown in FIG. 5B, the game ball falls from the right side of the path changing member 77, so that it is easy to enter the No. 7 entrance. Become. Therefore, there is a high possibility that a score will be established even if a score is not established in the areas 1 and 2.
[0059]
When the score is not established in both the areas 1 and 2 (S4: NO), the number of lighting displays of the areas 1 and 2 is compared, and if the number of the areas 1 is larger than or equal to the area 2, (S8: YES), similarly to S7, the movable blade piece 71 is set to the closed position, the position of the path changing member 77 is set to the right, and the storage device 70 is set to the storage release state (S9). Since areas 1 to 4 of area 1 are designated as jackpots, when the number of lighted displays in area 1 and area 2 is the same (S8: YES), the processing of S9 is performed to give a higher score. It has become.
[0060]
If the number of lights displayed in the area 1 is smaller than that in the area 2 (S8: NO), the movable blade piece 71 is set to the closed position, the position of the path changing member 77 is set to the right side, and the storage device 70 is in the storage release state, as in S6. (S10). The meaning of the control in S9 and S10 is the same as that in S6 and S7, but is to increase the possibility of achieving a score with a higher score.
[0061]
In step S8, instead of comparing the number of displayed lights, for example, it is determined whether or not the third and seventh lights are displayed, and only the third light is displayed, or both the third and seventh lights are displayed or both the light is displayed. If not, S9 is executed, if only No. 7 is lit and displayed, S10 is executed, and so on, depending on whether or not a specific numeric symbol is lit and displayed, whether S9 or S10 is set. You may decide.
[0062]
Further, the processing after S2 may be executed when the stored number counted based on the detection signal of the inflow sensor 73 reaches a set value (for example, 5) without waiting for the completion of the firing of 16 balls.
As described above, in the arrangement ball type pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, the storage device 70 that switches between the storage possible state and the storage release state is provided above the 16 continuous ball opening 27, and the firing of 16 balls is completed. Then, since the storage device 70 is set to the storage release state, the game balls discharged from the storage device 70 flow down collectively, so that the game balls concentrate on the specific entrance of the 16 continuous entrance 27. In addition, the playability using the 16 continuous ball entrance 27 is improved, such as the score is easily generated (the base is easily secured) because the falling range is fixed to some extent, and the arrangement ball type pachinko machine is used. The game characteristic peculiar to the machine can be exhibited more favorably.
[0063]
In addition, since the storage device 70 is in the storage enabled state at the start of the game and changes to the storage release state before the end of the game, that is, changes from the storage enabled state to the storage release state during one game, the storage device 70 is stored. Since the game balls are discharged during the game and are not stored over the game, the game performance can be enhanced without deviating from the game performance of the current arrangement ball type pachinko machine.
[0064]
In addition, since the state changes to the storage release state due to the firing of the last ball of one game, the released ball is transferred to any one of the entrances almost simultaneously with the arrival of the final ball to any one of the entrances. Therefore, even if the storage device 70 is provided, the time required for one game does not increase.
[0065]
Since the path changing member 77 is provided below the storage device 70, the path of the game ball that is released from the storage and flows down can be changed. Since the path changing member 77 is movable and changes its position under the control of the release direction guiding process of the main controller 50, the game ball whose storage has been released can be directed to, for example, the third ball entrance or the seventh ball. The likelihood of scoring can be increased. Alternatively, the position may be set at the center and not directed to a specific entrance (No. 3 or No. 7).
[0066]
When the symbols fixedly displayed on the symbol display device 18 are fixedly displayed in a specific sequence, for example, a preset sequence such as "773" or "337", the storage device 70 is ready for storage in the next game. Therefore, it is possible to play an advantageous game by utilizing the storage.
[0067]
[Modification]
In the arrangement ball type pachinko machine 10, the structures of the storage device 70 and the path changing member 77, their operations, and the like can be variously modified, and therefore, some examples will be given.
[0068]
[Modification 1]
As shown in FIG. 6, a storage device 70 without the path changing member 77 and the motor 78 for lateral movement can be used.
In this case, the effect of controlling the position of the path changing member 77 (for example, the effect of leading or not leading to No. 3 or No. 7) cannot be expected, but the other effects are the same as those of the embodiment. Further, since the path change member 77 and the motor 78 are not provided, the structure and control can be simplified.
[0069]
[Modification 2]
When using the storage device 70 of the first modification, as shown in FIG. 7, the path changing member 77 may be arranged separately from the storage device 70 and below the storage device 70. The configuration for moving the path changing member 77 is the same as that of the embodiment.
[0070]
Also in this configuration, the effect of controlling the position of the path changing member 77 (for example, the effect of not leading to the third or seventh position) can be expected as in the embodiment.
However, since the distance between the storage device 70 and the route changing member 77 is longer than in the embodiment, the guiding effect may be slightly reduced. Further, other effects similar to those of the embodiment can be obtained.
[0071]
Alternatively, the path changing member 77 disposed below the storage device 70 may be fixed.
[0072]
[Modification 3]
As shown in FIG. 8, the storage device 70 may be set in a state in which the storage device 70 can be stored in the game after the end of the big hit game, which is executed on the premise that the big hit symbol (for example, 777) is definitely displayed on the symbol display device 18. . For example, when a specific big hit symbol is confirmed and displayed, when the game is shifted to the high probability lottery state after the big hit game due to the symbol is completed, the storage is performed in such a configuration, and an opportunity to obtain a score is obtained. As a result, the game can be played while suppressing the consumption of the game ball. In addition, the same effects as those of the embodiment can be obtained.
[0073]
[Modification 4]
As shown in FIG. 9, the storage device 70 is set in a storage enabled state due to a ball entering a specific entrance (FIG. 9A, in this example, entering a fifth entrance). (FIG. 9B). In this way, the specific entrance can be provided with a function of activating the storage device 70 in addition to entering the ball and displaying the number in a lit state, thereby giving the game a depth. In addition, the same effects as those of the embodiment can be obtained.
[0074]
The entrance that causes the storage device 70 to be in a state in which the storage device 70 can be stored is displayed in a light-emitting color different from the lighting display caused by entering the ball, or displayed by another display means (for example, the symbol display device 18 or a dedicated display unit). May be.
The storage device 70 may be brought into the state in which the storage device 70 can be immediately stored due to the fact that the ball has entered a specific entrance, or may be brought into the state in which it can be stored from the next game.
[0075]
The specific entrance may be fixed or different for each game. In addition, a plurality of units may be provided. Further, the location and the number of the entrances which are regarded as specific entrances may be changed by the time limit or the number of shot balls.
[0076]
[Modification 5]
As shown in FIG. 10, the arrangement ball type pachinko machine 10 may be configured to change the position of the path changing member 77 when the symbols fixedly displayed on the symbol display device 18 are in a specific sequence.
[0077]
For example, the path changing member 77 does not always move, and for example, as shown in FIG. 10 (a), the symbol of the symbol display device 18 is determined to be “7〇〇” (anything other than “7” is used for Δ). Sometimes, the path changing member 77 is moved to the right, and as shown in FIG. 10 (b), when it is determined at “4〇〇” (〇 may be anything other than “4”), it is moved to the left. I do.
[0078]
In this way, by moving the path changing member 77 to the right or left in accordance with the symbol that has been confirmed and displayed, even if storage is started in the storage device 70, a series of symbols stopped before the release of storage is performed. The effect of storing is different, and the game has a deeper depth. In addition, the same effects as those of the embodiment can be obtained.
[0079]
[Modification 6]
Further, the configuration may be such that when the game ball enters a specific entrance, the position of the path changing member 77 is changed.
For example, as shown in FIG. 11A, when a game ball enters a specific entrance (in the illustrated example, the fifth entrance), the position of the path changing member 77 is moved to the right, and as shown in FIG. As shown in (b), when the game ball enters another specific entrance (in the illustrated example, the sixth entrance), the position of the path changing member 77 may be moved to the left.
[0080]
Also in this case, the path changing member 77 does not always move, and changes its position by entering a specific entrance, so that interest in the entry location other than the number lighting is generated, and Interestingness improves. In addition, the same effects as those of the embodiment can be obtained.
The storage of the storage device 70 is not limited to one game, but may be configured to continue the storage enabled state over a plurality of games. If storing is performed over a plurality of games, the number of stored games and the probability of occurrence of points can be increased, and the game can be affected more than storing and canceling in one game. In such a case, the storage device 70 is released from the storage release state due to a specific arrangement of the symbols fixedly displayed on the symbol display device 18 or due to a game ball entering a specific entrance. Can be switched to.
[0081]
Further, the entrance that causes the movement of the path changing member 77 is displayed in a different luminescent color from the lighting display caused by the entrance, and other display means (for example, the symbol display device 18, a dedicated display unit, etc.) ) May be displayed.
The embodiments of the present invention have been described with reference to the examples and the like. However, it is needless to say that the present invention is not limited to these examples and can be variously implemented without departing from the gist of the present invention.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a front view of an arrangement ball type pachinko machine of an embodiment.
FIGS. 2A and 2B are explanatory views of a storage device, wherein FIG. 2A is a front view, and FIG.
FIG. 3 is an electric block diagram of the arrangement ball type pachinko machine of the embodiment.
FIG. 4 is a flowchart of a release direction guiding process executed by the main controller in the arrangement ball type pachinko machine of the embodiment.
FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram of a position change of a path changing member and a path change of a game ball by the processing of FIG. 4;
FIGS. 6A and 6B are explanatory views of a storage device according to Modification Example 1, in which FIG. 6A is a front view, and FIG.
FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram of a change in the position of a path changing member and a change in the path of a game ball according to the configuration of Modification Example 2.
FIG. 8 is an explanatory view of a third modification.
FIG. 9 is an explanatory view of a fourth modification.
FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram of Modification Example 5.
FIG. 11 is an explanatory view of a sixth modification.
FIG. 12 is a front view of a game board of a conventional arrangement ball type pachinko machine.
FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram of a score calculation example in an arrangement ball type pachinko machine.
[Explanation of symbols]
10. Arranged ball pachinko machine
12 game board
15 Game area
16 Return prevention piece
18 Symbol display device
20 Central equipment (ball entrance etc.)
27 16 ball entry ports (multiple ball entry devices)
27a Number display section (winning symbol display means)
28 lamp (winning symbol display means)
30 Start gate
31 Left entrance (Entrance, etc.)
32 Character guide device (ball entrance etc.)
33 Entry ball entrance (exit entrance, etc.)
35 points increase device (ball entrance etc.)
36 Entry entrance for lower part of the role (entrance entrance, etc.)
50 Main controller (score calculating means)
60 Symbol control device
62 Foul ball detection switch
70 Storage device
74 storage room
75 movable bottom
77 Path change member (flow-down path change means)

Claims (12)

A multi-entry ball device in which the plurality of entrances are arranged in a series along a direction crossing the game area to allow the game balls flowing down from above to enter one of the entrances; Winning symbol display means for displaying a winning symbol corresponding to the entrance of the game ball, score calculating means for calculating a score based on the combination of the displayed winning symbols, and the number of games to be established. A launching device that stops firing when the game ball becomes an effective ball and can be fired after the elapse of an interval time, and a payout unit that pays out a prize ball or the like corresponding to the score calculated by the score calculation unit when one game is established. In the arrangement ball type pachinko machine equipped with
A storage device that switches between a storage enabled state for storing the inflowing game balls and a storage release state for discharging the stored game balls into the game area without permitting the inflow of the game balls is provided above the multi-input ball device. An arrangement ball type pachinko machine characterized by the following. An arrangement ball type pachinko machine according to claim 1,
The storage device is characterized by changing from the storage enabled state to the storage released state during one game. 3. The arrangement ball-type pachinko machine according to claim 1, further comprising a flow-down path changing unit that influences a flow direction of a game ball discharged from the storage device changed to the storage release state. Ball-type pachinko machine. An arrangement ball type pachinko machine according to claim 3,
An arrangement ball type pachinko machine wherein the flow-down path changing means is arranged below the storage device away from the storage device. An arrangement ball type pachinko machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4,
The arrangement ball-type pachinko machine, wherein the storage device is in a state where it can be stored in the next game when the symbols fixedly displayed on the symbol display device are in a specific sequence. An arrangement ball type pachinko machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4,
The arrangement ball-type pachinko machine, wherein the storage device is in a state in which the storage device can be stored in a game after a big hit game that is executed on the premise that the big hit symbol is definitely displayed on the symbol display device. An arrangement ball type pachinko machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4,
The arrangement ball-type pachinko machine, wherein the storage device enters the storage-enabled state when the ball enters a specific entrance. The arrangement ball-type pachinko machine according to claim 3 or 4, wherein the position of the flow-down path changing means changes when the symbol fixedly displayed on the symbol display device is in a specific sequence. The arrangement ball type pachinko machine according to claim 3 or 4, wherein when a game ball enters a specific entrance, the position of the flow-down path changing means changes. The arrangement ball type pachinko machine according to any one of claims 1 to 9,
The arrangement ball type pachinko machine, wherein the storage device keeps the storage possible state over a plurality of games. The arrangement ball type pachinko machine according to claim 10,
The arrangement ball-type pachinko machine, wherein the storage device is switched to the storage release state when the symbol fixedly displayed on the symbol display device is arranged in a specific sequence. The arrangement ball-type pachinko machine according to claim 10, wherein the storage device is switched to the storage release state when a game ball enters a specific entrance. .

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