JP2004321702A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine which changes the degree of a player's expectation for a game ball entering a winning hole. <P>SOLUTION: The game machine is constituted that the game ball entering the winning hole of a ball distribution rotary body 25 is guided to a ball guiding passage 272 by the rotations of the rotary body 25. If the game ball passes a stop position drawing gate sensor 202, set in the middle of the ball guiding passage 272, a draw for a stop position for deciding the stop position of the rotary body 25 is performed. When the draw for the stop position is performed, a number according to the result of the draw for the stop position is displayed on a stop position display device 29. The rotary body 25 is guided to a position where a ball housing recessed part 251 with a number same as the number displayed on the display device 29 is opposed to the center of a ball entrance 223. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2005,JPO&NCIPI

Description

[0001]
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine.
[0002]
[Prior art]
At present, pachinko machines are roughly classified into a first type (a so-called digi-pachi), a second type (a so-called feather) and a third type (a so-called right). Of these, the third-class pachinko machines have recently become particularly popular among players. Prior art relating to the third-type pachinko machine is disclosed in, for example, Patent Document 1 below.
FIG. 12 is a front view schematically illustrating an example of the configuration of the game board of the third-type pachinko machine. In the third-type pachinko machine, for example, a central accessory device 101 is disposed at the center of the game board surface, and a game ball (pachinko ball) is provided in the central accessory device 101 via an electric tulip accessory 102. Can be made to fly. The electric tulip accessory 102 has a pair of wings that can be opened / closed, and a game ball to the central accessory device 101 in a state where the pair of wings is expanded by a nail configuration around the pair. Is allowed, and the entry of a game ball into the central role device 101 is prohibited in a state where the pair of blades are closed. For example, a tulip accessory operating port 103 is disposed on the left side of the central accessory device 101, and when a game ball enters the tulip accessory operating port 103, the electric tulip combination responds to the incoming ball. The pair of blades of the object 102 expands for a fixed time (for example, 0.5 seconds).
[0003]
In the central accessory device 101, a substantially disk-shaped rotator for ball distribution 104 is arranged with its central axis extending vertically. A game ball that has entered the central role device 101 from the electric tulip role 102 passes through a ball passage 105 formed around the ball distribution rotator 104 and is located on the near side of the ball distribution rotator 104. The ball is guided to the ball inlet 106 formed at the bottom.
The U-shaped concave portion 107 is formed in the sphere distribution rotating body 104 by, for example, notching the peripheral surface in a U-shape at a position separated by approximately 120 ° in the circumferential direction. While the power of the pachinko machine is turned on, the ball distribution rotator 104 is constantly rotating at a constant speed around the center axis thereof. The recess 107 sequentially faces the ball inlet 106. Each U-shaped recess 107 receives a game ball reaching the ball inlet 106 at a position facing the ball inlet 106.
[0004]
Each U-shaped recess 107 has a spherical outlet 108 formed therein. The ball exit 108 formed in one of the three U-shaped recesses 107 is a hit hole, and the game ball is sent to the right generation rotator 109 provided below the sphere distribution rotator 104. It communicates with a ball guiding path 110 for guiding. Further, the ball exits 108 formed in the remaining two U-shaped recesses 107 are escape holes and communicate with a ball collection path (not shown). The pachinko machine is collected through a ball collection path. When game balls are collected in the machine through the ball collection path, only a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out.
[0005]
A game ball detection gate 111 for detecting the passage of a game ball is provided in the middle of the ball guide path 110. When the game ball passes through the game ball detection gate 111, the right to execute a predetermined jackpot game is given. A right-giving lottery for determining whether or not to give to the player is performed. The result of the right-giving lottery is displayed by a combination of two symbols (numbers) on a lottery result display 112 arranged on the right side of the central role device 101. For example, if the result of the right grant lottery is a hit, a combination of two identical symbols is displayed on the lottery result display 112, and if the result of the right grant lottery is wrong, two different combinations are displayed on the lottery result display 112. The combination of symbols is displayed.
[0006]
The right generating rotator 109 is for guiding the game ball introduced from the ball guiding path 110 to the V winning area 113 or the out collecting area 114 according to the result of the right granting lottery, and has a substantially disk shape. And the center axis thereof is arranged along a direction perpendicular to the game board surface. A ball receiving recess 115 having a size enough to accommodate one game ball is formed on the peripheral surface of the rotating body 109 for right generation. The right generating rotator 109 stops the ball receiving recess 115 in the uppermost position, that is, the ball receiving recess 115 faces the ball guiding path 110, and stops the game ball passing through the ball guiding path 110. The ball is received by the ball receiving recess 115.
[0007]
If the result of the right grant lottery is a hit, the right generating rotator 109 rotates clockwise, and the game ball received by the ball receiving recess 115 is guided to the V winning area 113. When the game ball passes through the V winning area 113, a right is generated, and the player can enjoy the jackpot game. On the other hand, if the result of the right-giving lottery is wrong, the rotating body 109 for right generation rotates counterclockwise, and the game ball received in the ball receiving recess 115 is guided to the out collection area 114 and collected out. Collected onboard from the area 114. In this case, no right is generated, and only a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out for entering game balls into the central role device 101.
[0008]
In the jackpot game, a so-called right-handed shot is performed in which the game ball is fired at the upper right portion of the game board surface. Above the lottery result display 112, a disk-shaped rotating body for round start 116 is arranged with its central axis along a direction orthogonal to the game board surface, and right-handed to start the round. One game ball can be placed on the peripheral surface of the rotating body 116. On the peripheral surface of the rotator 116 for round start, a ball housing recess 117 having a size enough to accommodate one game ball is formed. In addition, the rotator 116 for round start is constantly rotating at a constant period (constant speed) around its center axis, and the game ball placed on the peripheral surface of the rotator 116 for round start has a ball accommodation recess 117. When the ball reaches the uppermost position, the ball is recessed and housed in the ball housing recess 117. When the ball housing recess 117 faces the round start area 118 provided diagonally right below the round start rotor 116 by the rotation of the round start rotor 116, the game ball rolls out of the ball housing recess 117. , The game balls are collected in the aircraft through the round start area 118.
[0009]
When the game ball passes through the round start area 118, the special winning opening 119 arranged below the lottery result display 112 is opened, and the game ball can be put in the special winning opening 119. For a ball entering the special winning opening 119, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out. The special winning opening 119 is used until a predetermined upper limit of the number of entering balls (for example, 10) enters the special winning opening 119 or for a predetermined time (for example, the rotating body 116 for round start rotates 270 °). Is released until the elapsed time has elapsed.
[0010]
In the jackpot game, a period in which the special winning opening 119 is kept open is defined as one round, and this one round period is always repeated a predetermined number of times. In other words, the right to execute the jackpot game does not disappear until the opening and closing of the jackpot 119 is repeated a predetermined number of times, and the jackpot game ends before the number of opening and closing of the jackpot 119 reaches the predetermined number. Few things (so-called punctures). Therefore, in the jackpot game, a substantially constant number of game balls can be put into the special winning opening 119, and thereby, a prize ball having a substantially constant number of payout balls can be obtained.
[0011]
[Patent Document 1]
JP-A-5-277234
[0012]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
As described above, since the third-type pachinko machine rarely punctures the big hit game, the interest of the game in the third-type pachinko machine is determined by the game contents until the right to execute the big hit game is generated. That is, in the case of the above-described third-type pachinko machine, it is mainly determined whether or not a right-giving lottery for determining whether or not to grant the right to execute the jackpot game is performed (the game ball is inserted into the hit hole). Of the player) and whether the result of the right-giving lottery is a hit.
[0013]
Nevertheless, in the third-type pachinko machine having the configuration shown in FIG. 12, the rotating body for ball distribution 104 is constantly rotating at a constant speed, and the game balls that have entered the central role device 101 are always 1/3. Since the ball exits as a hit hole 108 at a certain probability, there is no change in the degree of expectation of the player with respect to entering the hit hole, which indicates to the player that the game content is It was one of the causes that made me feel monotonous.
In addition, if a game ball enters the ball exit 108 as a hit hole formed in the ball distribution rotator 104, a right-giving lottery is performed, and the player is interested in the lottery result and the lottery result. It is possible to enjoy the display of the lottery result on the display 112 and the rotation operation of the right generation rotating body 109 according to the lottery result. However, when a game ball enters the ball exit 108 serving as a hole, there is a problem that a prize ball is paid out and there is no interest.
[0014]
Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of giving a change to the degree of expectation held by a player for entering a hit hole.
Another object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can entertain a player even when a game ball is guided to a hole.
[0015]
Means for Solving the Problems and Effects of the Invention
The invention according to claim 1 for achieving the above object is a gaming machine in which, when a game ball enters a predetermined effective area (201), there is a possibility that a game having a content advantageous to the player can be executed. A hit hole is provided so as to be rotatable around a predetermined rotation axis, and a hit hole for guiding a game ball to the effective area and a hole for guiding a game ball to an invalid area different from the effective area are formed by the rotation. A probability varying rotator (25) which is arranged around the axis and has a different probability that a game ball introduced from a predetermined ball inlet (223) enters the hit hole depending on its stop position, In response to the establishment, the stop position determining means (9, E2) for determining the stop position of the probability variable rotator by a predetermined method, rotating the probability variable rotator, and thereafter, the stop position determining means By A game machine, characterized in that at the determined stop position and a rotation control means for stopping the probability change rotary body (9, S5, E5) Te.
[0016]
It should be noted that the alphanumeric characters in parentheses indicate corresponding components and the like in embodiments described later. Hereinafter, the same applies in this section.
According to the above configuration, when the predetermined condition is satisfied, the stop position of the probability varying rotator is determined by a predetermined method, and the probability varying rotator is guided to the stop position for the determination. Since the probability of the ball entering the hit hole varies depending on the stop position of the probability variation rotating body, the change in the stop position of the probability variation rotating body changes the degree of expectation that the player has for entering the hit hole. Can be given.
[0017]
The predetermined condition may be a condition that a game ball has entered the hit hole, or may be a condition that a game ball has entered the missing hole. In other words, the stop position determining means responds to the satisfaction of the condition that the game ball enters the hit hole, as described in claim 2, and stops the probability varying rotor by a predetermined method. And stopping the probability-variation rotating body by a predetermined method in response to a condition that a game ball enters the hole, as described in claim 3. The position may be determined.
[0018]
Further, when the predetermined condition is a condition that a game ball has entered the hit hole, the gaming machine does not rotate the probability varying rotator when a game ball enters the hole, or Means for rotating the probability varying rotator and stopping the probability varying rotator at the same stop position as before rotation start may be further included. In other words, when a game ball enters the predetermined effective area (201), the game machine has a possibility of executing a game having contents advantageous to the player, and is provided rotatably around a predetermined rotation axis. And a hit hole for guiding the game ball to the effective area and a hole for guiding the game ball to an invalid area different from the effective area are arranged around the rotation axis. When a game ball introduced from a predetermined ball inlet (223) has a different probability of a rotating ball (25) having a different probability of entering the hit hole, and when the game ball enters the hit hole, a predetermined method is used. By determining the stop position of the probability varying rotator and rotating the probability varying rotator, the stop position of the probability varying rotator is guided to the stop position for the determination, and the play is inserted into the hole. When the ball enters, the rotation control means for not rotating the probability variation rotator, or rotating the probability variation rotator to stop the probability variation rotator at the same stop position as before rotation start (9, E5, E7).
[0019]
On the other hand, when the predetermined condition is a condition that a game ball has entered the hole, the gaming machine does not rotate the probability varying rotator when a game ball enters the hit hole, or Means for rotating the probability varying rotator and stopping the probability varying rotator at the same stop position as before rotation start may be further included. In other words, when a game ball enters the predetermined effective area (201), the game machine has a possibility of executing a game having contents advantageous to the player, and is provided rotatably around a predetermined rotation axis. And a hit hole for guiding the game ball to the effective area and a hole for guiding the game ball to an invalid area different from the effective area are arranged around the rotation axis. When a game ball introduced from a predetermined ball introduction port (223) has a different probability of a rotating ball (25) having a different probability of entering the hit hole and a game ball entering the hole, a predetermined method is used. By determining the stop position of the probability varying rotator and rotating the probability varying rotator, the stop position of the probability varying rotator is guided to the stop position for the determination, and the stop hole is played in the contact hole. Rotation control means for not rotating the probability variation rotator when the ball enters, or rotating the probability variation rotator to stop the probability variation rotator at the same stop position as before the start of rotation. It may be a gaming machine characterized by the above.
[0020]
In the conventional pachinko machine, there was a problem that when a game ball entered the hole, the prize ball was only paid out and had no interest, but the above-mentioned predetermined condition was satisfied under the condition that the game ball entered the hole. By doing so, even if a game ball enters a hole, it is possible to attract the player's interest in which stop position the probability variable rotating body is stopped, and the game (game) is interesting to the player. You can feel.
Further, the predetermined method may be a lottery for randomly determining a stop position of the probability-variation rotating body. That is, the stop position determining means may determine the stop position of the probability-variation rotating body by lottery.
[0021]
The invention according to claim 5 further comprises a display (29) for displaying predetermined information on a stop position of the probability-variable rotating body by the rotation stop control means. A gaming machine according to any one of the above.
According to this configuration, the predetermined information on the stop position of the probability varying rotator is displayed on the display, so that the player can enjoy the display operation of the display. Therefore, by providing the above-described display, the interest of the gaming machine can be further improved.
[0022]
BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.
FIG. 1 is a front view showing a configuration of a game board of a pachinko machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. This pachinko machine is a third-type pachinko machine called a right item, and includes a central role device 2, a role operating port 3, a rotating body 4 for round start, a special winning opening 5, and a normal winning opening on a game board surface 1. 6 and the like. Further, on the game board surface 1, for example, an inner rail 71 and an outer rail 72 are formed by arranging two strip-shaped metal thin plates, each of which is curved in a semicircular arc shape. Line segments connecting both ends of the inner rail 71 and the outer rail 72 are directed obliquely upward and downward and rightward, respectively, and at the left edge of the game board surface 1, a part of each overlaps at an appropriate interval. ing.
[0023]
At the time of a game, a handle (not shown) that can be rotated within a predetermined angle range is rotated by a player, and a ball launching device (not shown) plays a game with an elastic force corresponding to the operation amount of the handle. A ball (pachinko ball) is fired. The game ball fired from the ball launching device is guided by the outer rail 72, passes between the overlapping inner rail 71 and outer rail 72, and is surrounded by the inner rail 71 and the outer rail 72 (hereinafter referred to as an area). It is released within the "effective game area." Then, it falls along the game board surface 1 along the game effective area, and when it reaches the lowermost part (on the inner rail 71) of the game effective area, it passes through the out ball collection port 8 formed at the lowermost part of the inside of the machine. Is to be collected.
[0024]
The central accessory device 2, the accessory operation port 3, the winning prize port 119 starting rotating body 4, the special prize port 5, and the normal prize port 6 are arranged in a game effective area through which a game ball passes. Specifically, the central auditorium device 2 is arranged at the center of the game effective area, and two normal winning openings 6 are arranged vertically on the left side of the central auditorium device 2. The winning body 119 starting rotating body 4 and the special winning opening 5 are arranged vertically on the right side of. The accessory operating port 3 is disposed at a position on the left side of the central accessory device 2 which is closer to the lower side. Is arranged. Further, a windmill W and a number of obstacle nails (not shown) for providing a certain degree of uniformity in the flow of the game balls are arranged in the game effective area.
[0025]
At the uppermost part of the central auditorium device 2, a ball entrance 21 for putting game balls into the central auditorium device 2 is formed. An entrance electric accessory 211 is provided, which is an electric tulip accessory having closable blades 211L and 211R. Normally, the pair of blades 211L and 211R of the entrance entrance electric accessory 211 are closed and closed, and the pair of blades 211L and 211R are closed and closed due to the surrounding nail configuration (arrangement of obstacle nails). The game ball cannot reach the entrance 21. In the process of the game ball falling in the game effective area, when the game ball enters the accessory operating port 3, in response to the entry, the pair of blades 211L and 211R of the entrance electric motor 211 is activated. Expands for a fixed time (for example, 0.5 seconds).
[0026]
When a game ball falls on the entrance electric motor 211 at the timing when the pair of blades 211L, 211R of the entrance electric motor 211 opens, the game ball becomes a pair of blades 211L, 211R. The ball is guided to the entrance 21 and enters the central accessory device 2 through the entrance 21. When a predetermined condition is satisfied after a game ball enters the central auditorium apparatus 2, a right-giving lottery for determining whether to grant a right to execute a jackpot game to a player is performed. If the result of this right-giving lottery is a hit, a right is generated, and the player can enjoy the jackpot game.
[0027]
In the big hit game, the steering wheel is rotated by a predetermined angle near the maximum angle or more, and the game ball is fired at the upper right portion of the game board surface 1 (so-called right strike). The game ball that has reached the upper right portion of the game board surface 1 is guided to the round start rotating body 4 at a ratio of, for example, about one ball per ten balls, due to the nail configuration in the vicinity thereof. The rotator 4 for round start has a substantially disk-shaped outer shape, and a center axis of the rotator 4 is orthogonal to the game board surface 1 in a rotator peripheral member 41 formed in a substantially U shape in a front view. It is arranged in a state of being along. A gap 42 having a width slightly larger than the diameter of the game ball is provided between the upper end edges of the rotator surrounding members 41, and the game ball guided to the round start rotator 4 fits into the gap 42, In the fitted state, it rests on the peripheral surface of the round start rotating body 4.
[0028]
On the peripheral surface of the rotator 4 for round start, a ball accommodating recess 43 having a size enough to accommodate one game ball is formed. The rotating body 4 for round start is constantly rotating at a constant period (constant speed) around its center axis, and the game ball placed on the peripheral surface of the rotating body 4 for round start has a ball accommodation recess 43. When the ball reaches the uppermost position, the ball is recessed and housed in the ball housing recess 43. When the ball housing concave portion 43 faces a round start area (not shown) formed on the back side of the round start rotary member 4 by the rotation of the round start rotary member 4, the game ball rolls from the ball housing concave portion 43. The game ball exits and is collected in the aircraft through the round start area.
[0029]
When the game ball passes through the round start area, in response to this, the opening / closing plate 51 closing the special winning opening 5 is tilted toward the front side around the rotation axis arranged along the lower edge thereof, Thereby, the special winning opening 5 is opened. Of the game balls that have reached the upper right portion of the game board surface 1, the game balls that are not guided to the round start rotating body 4 and the round start rotation when one game ball is placed on the round start rotary body 4. Most of the game balls guided to the body 4 are guided to the special winning opening 5 by a nail configuration between the rotating body 4 for round start and the special winning opening 5. In the state where the opening / closing plate 51 is tilted and the special winning opening 5 is opened, a game ball falling on the special winning opening 5 is received by the tilting opening / closing plate 51 and received. Guided inside. When the ball enters the special winning opening 5, a predetermined number (for example, 15) of game balls are given to the player as prize balls.
[0030]
The special winning opening 5 is used until a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 10) of game balls enters the special winning opening 5 or for a predetermined time (for example, when the rotating body 4 for round start rotates 270 °). (Time required) elapses. In the jackpot game, the period in which the special winning opening 5 is kept open is defined as one round, and this one round period is always repeated a predetermined number of times. In other words, the right to execute the jackpot game does not disappear until the opening and closing of the jackpot 5 is repeated a predetermined number of times, and the jackpot game ends before the number of opening and closing of the jackpot 5 reaches the predetermined number. Few things (so-called punctures). Therefore, in the big hit game, a substantially constant number of game balls can be put into the special winning opening 5, whereby a prize ball with a substantially constant number of balls can be obtained. The fact that there is almost no puncture in the jackpot game is one of the characteristics of the third-class pachinko machine, which is one of the reasons why the third-class pachinko machine is gaining popularity.
[0031]
It should be noted that, even when a game ball enters the central role device 2, the role operation port 3, and the rotator 4 for round start, a predetermined number of game balls corresponding to the respective game balls are set as prize balls. Given to. Further, even when the game ball enters the normal winning opening 6 in the process of the game ball falling in the game effective area, a predetermined number (for example, seven) of the game ball is entered. A game ball is given to a player as a prize ball.
FIG. 2 is a front view showing the configuration of the central auditorium apparatus 2. In this embodiment, the central accessory device 2 is configured using a male face (head) wearing glasses as a motif, and a ball entrance 21 is provided at a portion corresponding to the top of the head. A space 22 having a substantially elliptical entrance is formed in a substantially central portion of the central role device 2 and in a portion corresponding to the mouth of a male face as a motif (hereinafter referred to as “motif male face”). Have been.
[0032]
The ball entrance 23 communicates with a ball passage 23 for guiding game balls passing through the ball entrance 21 to the space 22. The ball passage 23 branches into two near the front end, and the front end of each of the branch passages 231 and 232 is opened above the space 22 at a portion corresponding to the nose and mouth of the motif male face. Further, between the distal ends of the branch paths 231 and 232 and the space 22, a ball receiving base 241 extending left and right is formed so as to correspond to a mustache of a motif male face. In addition, on the near side of the lower end edge of the entrance of the space 22, a substantially arc-shaped ball receiving and introducing member 242 slightly convexly curved downward is formed so as to correspond to the lower lip of the motif male face. The game ball that has entered the central accessory device 2 from the entrance 21 passes through the ball passage 23 and is guided onto the ball receiving stand 241 from the tip of the left branch road 231 or the right branch path 232. The game ball guided to the ball cradle 241 through the left branch 231 rolls on the ball cradle 241 to the left, falls from the left edge of the ball cradle 241, and moves from the left side of the space 22 to the ball. It rolls on the receiving and introducing member 242. On the other hand, the game ball guided to the ball cradle 241 through the right branch path 232 rolls rightward on the ball cradle 241 and falls from the right edge of the ball cradle 241 to the right of the space 22. From the ball receiving and introducing member 242.
[0033]
Walls 221, for preventing game balls from rolling into space 22 from near the left and right ends of ball receiving and introducing member 242, respectively, except for a central portion having a predetermined width at the entrance lower end edge of space 22. 222 is erected. In other words, the walls 221 and 222 are erected at positions spaced apart by a predetermined width to the left and right, and a space between the walls 221 and 222 is used to play a game ball that has reached the ball receiving and introducing member 242. It is a ball inlet 223 for guiding into the space 22. As a result, the game ball that has reached the ball receiving and introducing member 242 repeatedly rolls left and right around the lowermost point of the upper surface of the ball receiving and introducing member 242, and then rolls into the space 22 from the ball inlet 223. enter.
[0034]
In the space 22, there is disposed a sphere distributing rotator 25 formed in a substantially hemispherical shape (inverted dish shape) rotationally symmetric about a vertically extending central axis. A plurality of ball accommodation recesses 251 are formed in the ball distribution rotating body 25 by cutting out the periphery from the periphery in a substantially U-shape in plan view. The rotating body for ball distribution 25 is rotatable around the central axis, and the rotation of the rotating body for ball distribution 25 allows the plurality of ball accommodating recesses 251 to sequentially face the ball inlet 223. Further, when the rotating body for ball distribution 25 is stopped, a certain number of the ball accommodating recesses 251 of the plurality of ball accommodating recesses 251 face the ball inlet 223, and the ball inlet 223. Is rolled into one of the ball housing recesses 251 facing the ball inlet 223.
[0035]
Each ball accommodating recess 251 is formed with a contact hole for guiding a game ball to the rotator 26 for right generation or a hole for distributing and guiding the game ball to the ball collection path 271. The hit hole and the deviation hole are formed at positions displaced in the radial direction of the rotating body 25 for ball distribution. An opening communicating with the ball guiding path 272 and an opening communicating with the ball collecting path 271 for guiding game balls to the right generating rotating body 26 are formed below the ball distribution rotating body 25. The contact hole and the miss hole overlap with the opening communicating with the ball guiding path 272 and the opening communicating with the ball collecting path 271, respectively, during one rotation of the ball distribution rotating body 25.
[0036]
For example, as shown in FIG. 3, eight ball receiving recesses 251 are formed in the ball distribution rotator 25 at positions separated by approximately 45 ° in the circumferential direction of the ball distribution rotator 25. In addition, in FIG. 3, the configuration of the sphere distribution rotator 25 is such that the sphere distribution rotator 25 is divided into eight fan-shaped regions having a central angle of approximately 45 °, and each of the fan-shaped regions is defined as a sphere accommodating recess 251. It is shown schematically.
In a state where the rotating body for ball distribution 25 is stopped, three of the eight ball receiving recesses 251 face the ball inlet 223. The four ball receiving recesses 251 out of the eight ball receiving recesses 251 are formed with hit holes for guiding game balls to the right-generating rotating body 26, and are formed in the remaining four ball receiving recesses 251. Is formed with a hole for guiding a game ball to the ball collection path 271. In FIG. 3, the hit holes are marked with “☆”. Specifically, a contact hole is formed in three continuous ball receiving recesses 251 of the eight ball receiving recesses 251, and the central ball receiving recess 251 and the central axis of the three ball receiving recesses 251 are formed. A hole is formed in the ball housing recess 251 at a position symmetrical with respect to, and an offset hole is formed in the remaining four ball housing recesses 251. That is, the numbers (1) to (8) are sequentially associated with the eight ball receiving recesses 251 in a clockwise direction, and holes hit the ball receiving recesses 251 of the numbers (3) and (6) to (8). The holes (1), (2), (4), and (5) are formed with recessed holes in the ball receiving recesses 251. Thus, in a state where the rotating body for ball distribution 25 is stopped, at least one ball receiving recess 251 having a hit hole is included in the three ball receiving recesses 251 facing the ball inlet 223. .
[0037]
The game ball that has entered the hit hole falls into the ball guide path 272 when the rotating body 25 for ball distribution is rotated and the hit hole overlaps with the opening communicating with the ball guide path 272, and the ball is guided. It is guided to the right generating rotator 26 through the path 272. On the other hand, the game ball that has entered the outfall hole falls into the ball collection path 271 when the ball distribution rotator 25 is rotated and the outflow hole overlaps the opening communicating with the ball collection path 271, It is collected inside the machine through the ball collection path 271. In other words, the rotating body 25 for ball distribution can distribute the game balls that have entered the ball housing recess 251 to the ball collection path 271 and the ball guiding path 272 by rotation.
[0038]
In the middle of the ball guide path 272, a right grant lottery gate sensor 201 and a stop position lottery gate sensor 202 that output a detection signal in response to the passage of a game ball are vertically arranged. When the game ball passes through the ball guiding path 272 and a detection signal is output from the right-giving lottery gate sensor 201, the right for determining whether to grant the right to execute a predetermined jackpot game to the player is given. A lottery will be held. Lottery result displays 28L and 28R are arranged side by side in the upper part of the central role device 2 and in the portion corresponding to each spectacle lens of the motif male face. The lottery result displays 28L and 28R are informed by combinations of symbols (numbers) displayed on the respective lottery result displays 28L and 28R. For example, if the result of the right-giving lottery is a hit, the same symbol is displayed on the two lottery result displays 28L and 28R, and if the result of the right-giving lottery is wrong, two lottery result displays 28L. , 28R are displayed with different symbols. As the lottery result displays 28L and 28R, for example, a 7-segment display, a liquid crystal display, an EL (Electro Luminescence) display, a dot matrix type LED display or a drum display can be used.
[0039]
When a game ball passes through the ball guide path 272 and a detection signal is output from the stop position lottery gate sensor 202, a stop position lottery for determining the stop position of the rotating body 25 for ball distribution is performed. . A stop position indicator 29 composed of a seven-segment display is arranged in the space 22. When a stop position random determination is performed, a number corresponding to the result of the stop position random determination is displayed on the stop position indicator 29. You. At this time, the rotating body for ball distribution 25 continues to rotate, and the rotation of the rotating body for ball distribution 25 is caused by the ball introduction recess 251 having the same number as the number displayed on the stop position indicator 29. It stops when it faces the center of 223. For example, in FIG. 3, in response to the passing of the game ball through the stop position lottery gate sensor 202 from the state in which the ball accommodating recess 251 of the number (3) faces the center of the ball introduction port 223, When the stop position lottery is performed and “8” is displayed on the stop position display 29, the rotation of the ball distributing rotator 25 is adjusted so that the ball housing recess 251 of number (8) is located at the center of the ball inlet 223. It stops when it faces.
[0040]
The stop position display 29 is not limited to a 7-segment display, but may be a liquid crystal display, an EL display, a dot matrix LED display, or a drum display.
The right generating rotator 26 guides the game ball introduced from the ball guiding path 272 to the V winning area 261 or the out collecting area 262 in accordance with the result of the right granting lottery. It is arranged so that its central axis extends along a direction perpendicular to the game board surface 1. A ball receiving recess (not shown) having a size enough to accommodate one game ball is formed on the peripheral surface of the right generating rotator 26. The right generating rotator 26 is stopped in a state where the ball receiving recess is at the uppermost position, that is, in a state where the ball receiving recess faces the ball guiding path 272, and receives a game ball passing through the ball guiding path 272. It is designed to be received in a recess.
[0041]
If the result of the right grant lottery is a hit, the rotating body for right generation 26 rotates clockwise, and the game ball received in the ball receiving recess is guided to the V winning area 261. When a game ball passes through the V winning area 261, a right is generated, and the player can enjoy a jackpot game. On the other hand, if the result of the right-giving lottery is not correct, the right-of-rotation rotating body 26 rotates counterclockwise, and the game ball received in the ball receiving recess is guided to the out collection area 262. In this case, no right is generated and the player cannot enjoy the jackpot game. The game balls that have passed through the V winning area 261 or the out collecting area 262 pass through the connection paths 273 and 274, respectively, and are further collected through the ball collecting path 271 into the aircraft.
[0042]
The ball recovery path 271 is provided with a discharge sensor 203 that outputs a detection signal in response to the passage of the game ball, at a position downstream of the connection point of the connection paths 273 and 274 with respect to the distribution direction of the game ball. . When the game ball passes through the ball collection path 271 and a detection signal is output from the discharge sensor 203, in response to the detection signal, a predetermined number of prize balls for entering the game ball into the central role device 2 are displayed. A payout is made. The ball passage 23 is provided with a ball entry sensor 204 that outputs a detection signal in response to the passage of a game ball at a position near the ball entrance 21.
[0043]
FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration for controlling the central accessory device 2. As shown in FIG. The pachinko machine is provided with a control unit 9 having a configuration including a microcomputer.
The control section 9 receives detection signals from the right granting lottery gate sensor 201, the stop position lottery gate sensor 202, the ejection sensor 203, and the ball entry sensor 204. Further, in the accessory operating port 3, there is provided an accessory operating port sensor 205 for outputting a detection signal in response to a game ball entering the accessory operating port 3. The detection signal from 205 is input to the control unit 9.
[0044]
The control unit 9 controls the operation of the entrance entrance electric accessory 211, the ball distribution rotator 25 and the right generation rotator 26 based on the input signals from these sensors, and displays the lottery result. The display of the devices 28L, 28R and the stop position display 29 is controlled.
FIG. 5 is a flow chart showing the flow of processing from when a game ball enters the central role device 2 to when the game ball is discharged from above the ball distribution rotator 25. When a game ball enters the accessory operating port 3 and a detection signal is input from the accessory operating port sensor 205 to the control section 9 (YES in step S1), the control section 9 controls the entrance opening electric accessory 211. Then, the pair of blades 211L and 211R of the entrance entrance electric accessory 211 is expanded (operated) for a predetermined time (step S2).
[0045]
If the game ball enters the entrance 21 (inside the central auditorium apparatus 2) while the wings 211L and 211R are being expanded (YES in step S3), the processing in step S4 and subsequent steps described below is performed. If the game ball does not enter the entrance 21 while the wings 211L and 211R are being expanded, the processing after step S4 is not performed, and the process returns to step S1 to check whether the game ball has entered the accessory operation port 3. It is checked repeatedly.
A game ball that has entered the central accessory device 2 from the entrance 21 through the ball passage 23, the ball receiving stand 241, and the ball receiving introducing member 242 until a certain time elapses from the entering ball. At that time, the ball rolls into one of the ball receiving recesses 251 facing the ball inlet 223, and further enters a hitting hole or a hole formed in the ball receiving recess 251 (see FIG. 3). When a predetermined time has elapsed since the detection signal was input to the control unit 9 from the ball input sensor 204 (YES in step S4), the ball distribution rotation is performed to discharge the game ball from the ball distribution rotating body 25. The body 25 is rotated in a predetermined direction (Step S5). The sphere distribution rotator 25 continues to rotate until stopped by stop position processing described later.
[0046]
When a game ball is in the hit hole, the game ball is guided to the right generating rotator 26 through the ball guiding path 272. On the other hand, when the game ball is in the hole, the game ball is ejected to the ball collection path 271, and in response to the game ball passing the ejection sensor 203, the game ball is detected by the control unit 9 from the ejection sensor 203. When the signal is input, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out for the entry of the game balls into the central accessory device 2.
[0047]
FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing the flow of the right grant lottery process. When the process for discharging the game ball from the ball distribution rotator 25 (the rotation of the ball distribution rotator 25) is performed, the right grant lottery process shown in FIG. 6 is executed.
When a game ball enters the hit hole of the ball distribution rotator 25 and the game ball is distributed to the ball guide path 272 by the rotation of the ball distribution rotator 25, the game ball passes through the right granting lottery gate sensor 201. In response to this, a detection signal is input to the control unit 9 from the right grant lottery gate sensor 201 (YES in step T1).
[0048]
When the detection signal from the right granting lottery gate sensor 201 is input to the control unit 9, the right granting lottery is performed in the control unit 9 (step T2). For example, the control unit 9 is provided with a right generation lottery random number generation unit that generates random numbers from 1 to a predetermined maximum random value (for example, 256) one by one in a predetermined order at regular intervals. In the right granting lottery, for example, a random number value generated by the right generating lottery random number generator at the timing when the game ball passes the right granting lottery gate sensor 201 is obtained. Then, the random number value is compared with a predetermined winning number, and if the two numbers match, it is determined to be a big hit, and if the two numbers are different, it is determined to be out.
[0049]
After the right grant lottery, the control unit 9 controls the lottery result displays 28L and 28R, and a combination of symbols representing the result of the right grant lottery is displayed on the lottery result displays 28L and 28R (step T3). In addition, the right generating rotator 26 is controlled by the control unit 9, and the right generating rotator 26 is rotated in a direction according to the result of the right grant lottery (step T4). That is, if the result of the right-giving lottery is a hit, the same symbol is displayed on the lottery result displays 28L and 28R, and the right-generating rotation is performed in a direction (clockwise in FIG. The body 26 is rotated. On the other hand, if the result of the right-giving lottery is out of order, different symbols are displayed on the lottery result displays 28L and 28R, and the right is generated in a direction (counterclockwise in FIG. Rotator 26 is rotated.
[0050]
When the game ball guided to the V winning area 261 or the out collecting area 262 is collected inside the machine through the ball collecting path 271, it passes through the discharge sensor 203, and in response to this, the discharge sensor 203 controls the control unit 9. , A predetermined number of prize balls are paid out with respect to the entry of the game balls into the central accessory device 2.
FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing the flow of the stop position process. When a process for discharging the game ball from the ball distribution rotator 25 (rotation of the ball distribution rotator 25) is performed, the right grant drawing process shown in FIG. The following stop position processing is executed.
[0051]
When a game ball enters the hit hole of the ball distribution rotator 25 and is distributed to the ball guide path 272 by the rotation of the ball distribution rotator 25, the game ball passes the stop position lottery gate sensor 202. In response, a detection signal is input from the stop position lottery gate sensor 202 to the control unit 9 (YES in step E1).
When the detection signal from the stop position lottery gate sensor 202 is input to the control unit 9, the control unit 9 performs a stop position lottery (step E2).
[0052]
For example, when the ball distributing rotator 25 is provided with eight sphere accommodating recesses 251, as shown in FIG. There are eight patterns facing each other at the center of the inlet 223. In the stop position lottery, one of the eight patterns is selected as the stop position of the rotating body 25 for ball distribution according to a predetermined probability.
The probability that a pattern in which the ball receiving recess 251 of the number (2) (1) (8) is opposed to the ball inlet 223 is selected is 5/64 (= 7.81%). In the state where the rotating body 25 is stopped, there is only one ball receiving recess 251 having a hit hole in the ball receiving recesses 251 of the numbers (2), (1) and (8), so that the game ball is hit. The probability of entering a hole is 1/3.
[0053]
The probability that a pattern in which the ball receiving recess 251 of the number (3) (2) (1) is opposed to the ball inlet 223 is selected is 5/64 (= 7.81%). In the state where the rotating body 25 is stopped, there is only one ball accommodating recess 251 having a hit hole among the ball accommodating recesses 251 of the numbers (3), (2), and (1). The probability of entering a hole is 1/3.
The probability that a pattern in which the ball accommodating recess 251 of the number (4) (3) (2) is opposed to the ball inlet 223 is selected is the highest at 36/64 (= 56.3%). In the state where the dividing rotary body 25 is stopped, since there is only one ball accommodating recess 251 having a hit hole in the ball accommodating recesses 251 of the numbers (4), (3) and (2), the game ball is The probability of entering the hit hole is 1/3.
[0054]
The probability that the pattern in which the ball receiving recess 251 of the number (5) (4) (3) is opposed to the ball inlet 223 is selected is 5/64 (= 7.81%). In the state in which the rotating body 25 is stopped, there is only one ball receiving recess 251 having a hitting hole in the ball receiving recesses 251 of the numbers (5), (4) and (3), so that the game ball is hit. The probability of entering a hole is 1/3.
The probability that a pattern in which the ball receiving recess 251 of the number (6) (5) (4) is opposed to the ball inlet 223 is selected is 5/64 (= 7.81%). In the state where the rotating body 25 is stopped, there is only one ball accommodating recess 251 having a hit hole in the ball accommodating recesses 251 of numbers (6), (5), and (4), so that the game ball hits. The probability of entering a hole is 1/3.
[0055]
The probability that a pattern in which the ball receiving recess 251 of the number (7) (6) (5) faces the ball inlet 223 is selected is 3/64 (= 4.69%). In the state where the rotating body 25 is stopped, there are two ball receiving recesses 251 having hit holes in the ball receiving recesses 251 of the numbers <7>, <6> and <5>. The probability of entering is 2/3.
The probability that a pattern in which the ball accommodating concave portion 251 of the number (8) (7) (6) is opposed to the ball inlet 223 is selected is 2/64 (= 3.13%), which is the lowest. In a state in which the dividing rotator 25 is stopped, all of the ball accommodating recesses 251 having the numbers <7>, <6> and <5> have hit holes. / 3 (= 100%).
[0056]
The probability that a pattern in which the ball receiving recess 251 of the number (1) (8) (7) is opposed to the ball inlet 223 is selected is the lowest at 3/64 (= 4.69%). In the state where the dividing rotary body 25 is stopped, the number of the ball accommodating recesses 251 having the hit holes is two in the ball accommodating recesses 251 of the numbers (1), (8), and (7). The probability of entering the hole is 2/3.
After execution of the stop position lottery, the display of the stop position indicator 29 is controlled by the control unit 9, and the same number as the number of the ball housing recess 251 facing the center of the ball inlet 223 in the pattern selected in the stop position lottery. Is displayed on the stop position display 29 (step E3). At this time, the rotation of the sphere distribution rotator 25 is continued, and the rotation of the sphere distribution rotator 25 is performed by rotating the right generation rotator 26 in a direction corresponding to the result of the right grant lottery. After all of the game balls that have entered the role item device 2 are ejected from the central role device device 2 (all are collected in the machine) (YES in step E4), the rotation position of the ball distribution rotator 25 is determined by a stop position lottery. When the pattern matches the selected pattern, the operation is stopped (step E5).
[0057]
For example, as shown in FIG. 9, in a state where the ball accommodating recesses 251 of the numbers (4), (3), and (2) face the ball inlet 223, the ball accommodating recesses 251 of the number (3) are formed. A game ball enters the hit hole, and a stop position lottery is performed. In this stop position lottery, a pattern in which the ball receiving recess 251 of the number (7), (6) and (5) faces the ball inlet 223 is selected. "6" is displayed on the stop position display 29. Then, when the ball accommodating concave portion 251 having the numbers {circle around (7)}, {circle around (6)} and {circle around (5)} faces the ball inlet 223, the rotation of the ball distribution rotating body 25 is stopped. In this case, the probability that the game ball guided to the ball inlet 223 enters the hit hole increases from 1/3 to 2/3.
[0058]
On the other hand, when the game ball enters the hole of the ball distribution rotator 25 and is distributed to the ball collection path 271 by the rotation of the ball distribution rotator 25, the stop position lottery gate sensor 202 , The stop position lottery is not performed, and the display of the stop position display 29 does not change. At this time, the rotation of the ball distribution rotator 25 is continued, and the rotation of the ball distribution rotator 25 is such that all the game balls that have entered the central auditorium apparatus 2 are discharged from the central auditorium apparatus 2. Thereafter (YES in step E6), when the ball housing recess 251 facing the ball inlet 223 before the rotation starts again faces the ball inlet 223, the operation is stopped. Therefore, there is no change in the rotation position of the ball distribution rotator 25 before and after the rotation of the ball distribution rotator 25.
[0059]
For example, as shown in FIG. 10, in a state where the ball accommodating recesses 251 of the numbers (4), (3) and (2) face the ball inlet 223, the ball accommodating recesses 251 of the number (2) are formed. When a game ball enters the hole, the stop position lottery is not performed. Therefore, the display of the stop position indicator 29 remains “3” and does not change, and the rotation of the ball distribution rotator 25 is number ▲ 3. When the ball receiving recess 251 of ▼ faces the ball inlet 223, the operation is stopped. Therefore, there is no change in the rotation position of the ball distribution rotator 25 before and after the rotation of the ball distribution rotator 25, and the probability that the game ball guided to the ball inlet 223 enters the hit hole changes by 1/3. do not do.
[0060]
As described above, when a game ball enters the hit hole of the ball distribution rotator 25 and the game ball passes the stop position lottery gate sensor 202, the ball distribution rotator 25 is stopped in response to this. A stop position lottery for determining the position is performed, and the rotation position of the ball distribution rotator 25 is changed according to the result of the stop position lottery. Thereby, the probability of the ball entering the hit hole of the ball distribution rotating body 25 changes between 1/3, 2/3 and 3/3 (= 100%). Therefore, it is possible to change the degree of expectation of the player with respect to the ball entering the hit hole, and to make the player feel that the game in the pachinko machine is sufficiently interesting.
[0061]
FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining another embodiment of the present invention. In FIG. 11, parts corresponding to the respective parts shown in FIG. 2 are denoted by the same reference numerals as in FIG.
In the pachinko machine according to the above-described embodiment, the stop position lottery gate sensor 202 is interposed in the ball guide path 272 for guiding the game ball that has entered the hit hole of the ball distribution rotator 25 to the right generation rotator 26. Have been. On the other hand, in the pachinko machine according to this embodiment, the connection path through which the game ball entering the V winning area 261 flows in the middle of the ball collection path 271 with respect to the distribution direction of the game ball in the ball collection path 271. A stop position lottery gate sensor 202 is interposed at a position upstream of the connection point with the connection path 274 and downstream of the connection point with the connection path 274 through which the game balls entering the out collection area 262 flow. I have. As a result, only the game ball that has entered the hole of the ball distribution rotator 25 and the game ball that has entered the out collection area 262 have passed through the stop position lottery gate sensor 202 and have entered the V winning area 261. Does not pass through the stop position lottery gate sensor 202.
[0062]
That is, in the pachinko machine according to this embodiment, when the game ball that has entered the central accessory device 2 enters the hole of the ball distribution rotator 25, the game ball passes through the stop position lottery gate sensor 202, In response to this, a stop position lottery for determining the rotation stop position of the rotating body for ball distribution 25 is performed. Also, when the game ball entering the central auditors apparatus 2 enters the hit hole of the ball distribution rotator 25, but the result of the right grant lottery is wrong, the game ball is stopped at the stop position lottery gate sensor. 202, and a stop position lottery is performed in response to this. Then, based on the result of the stop position lottery, the rotation position of the ball distribution rotator 25 is changed, so that the probability of a ball entering the hit hole of the ball distribution rotator 25 becomes 1/3, 2 or 2.の 間 and ３ (= 100%).
[0063]
The third-type pachinko machine described in the section of "Prior Art" has a problem that when a game ball enters a hole, a prize ball is only paid out and there is no interest. On the other hand, in the pachinko machine according to this embodiment, when the game ball enters the hole, the stop position lottery is performed, so the player is interested in the stop lottery result and displays the stop position. The display operation of the container 29 can be enjoyed.
In addition, since the probability of entering the hit hole differs depending on the rotational position of the rotating body 25 for ball distribution, the stop position lottery is performed, which changes the degree of expectation that the player has for entering the hit hole. Can be given. Further, when the probability of entering the hit hole becomes a high probability (2/3 or 3/3), the chance of executing the right-giving lottery increases, and it becomes easier to acquire the right to execute the jackpot game. It is possible to increase the degree of expectation of the player for (giving). Therefore, this pachinko machine is of great interest to the player, and can sufficiently attract the interest of the player.
[0064]
The two embodiments of the present invention have been described above, but the present invention can be embodied in other forms. For example, in the above-described embodiment, in the pattern selected by the stop position lottery, the same number as the number of the ball housing recess 251 facing the center of the ball inlet 223 is displayed on the stop position display 29. The rotation amount from the state in which the ball accommodating recess 251 of the given number faces the center of the ball inlet 223 to the point in which the ball accommodating recess 251 of the next number faces the center of the ball inlet 223 is defined as “1”. When the rotator 25 is rotated in a predetermined direction, the amount of rotation required to change the rotation position of the rotator 25 from the rotation position before rotation to the pattern selected by the stop position lottery is determined. The number represented may be displayed on the stop position indicator 29. For example, the stop position lottery is performed in a state where the ball housing recess 251 of the number {3} faces the center of the ball inlet 223, and the ball housing recess 251 to be opposed to the center of the ball inlet 223 is number ▲. In the case where it is determined that the ball is the concave portion 251 of 8 ▼, the stop position indicator 29 displays the rotation amount “5” when the ball distribution rotator 25 is rotated counterclockwise. become.
[0065]
In the above embodiment, the case where the present invention is applied to a third-type pachinko machine is taken. However, the present invention is applied to a first-type pachinko machine called a digi-pachi or a second-type pachinko machine called a wing. It can also be applied.
In the first-type pachinko machine, a jackpot lottery is performed in response to a game ball entering a predetermined starting port, and when the jackpot lottery becomes a jackpot, a jackpot game advantageous to the player can be performed. Things. In the jackpot game, for example, an operation of opening the special winning opening for about 30 seconds or until about 10 game balls enter is defined as one round, and among the gaming balls entering the special winning opening during this one round, If at least one of them passes through the V zone in the special winning opening, the next round is executed, and the opening and closing operation of the special winning opening is limited to a predetermined maximum continuous round number (for example, 16 rounds). Done. That is, the jackpot game continues on condition that the game ball passes through the V zone in the special winning opening, and if the game ball does not pass through the V zone, the opening and closing operation of the special winning opening reaches the maximum number of continuous rounds. The jackpot game ends even if there is no (Punk). This is one of the remarkable differences between the type 1 pachinko machine and the type 3 pachinko machine without puncture.
[0066]
When the present invention is applied to a first class pachinko machine, for example, in the configuration shown in FIG. 1, the accessory operating port 3, the entrance opening electric accessory 211, and the rotating body 4 for round start are omitted, and A V zone may be provided in the winning opening 5, and the contact hole of the rotating body 25 for ball distribution may be the predetermined starting opening. In this case, it is possible to change the probability of entering the ball into the predetermined starting port (the hit hole of the rotating body 25 for ball distribution) by changing the rotational position of the rotating body 25 for ball distribution. , The degree of expectation held by the player can be changed, and the player can feel that the game in the first-type pachinko machine is sufficiently interesting.
[0067]
The second-type pachinko machine includes, for example, a large-sized electric accessory having a pair of relatively large blades at a substantially central portion of a game board surface, and a game ball enters a predetermined one-time operation port or a two-time operation port. In response to this, if the wings of the electric accessory open and close once or twice, and the game ball entering the electric accessory enters the V winning opening in the electric accessory during the opening, the electric accessory is Are opened and closed many times.
When the present invention is applied to a second-type pachinko machine, for example, a rotating body corresponding to the ball sorting rotator 25 is disposed in the electric accessory and corresponds to a hit hole of the ball sorting rotator 25. The winner may be set as the V winning port. In this case, a stop position lottery gate sensor may be arranged on a game ball path for collecting game balls entering the V winning opening, or a game ball for collecting game balls not entering the V winning opening. A stop position lottery gate sensor may be arranged on the road. The probability of the ball entering the V winning opening can be changed by the rotation position of the rotating body corresponding to the ball distribution rotating body 25, so that the degree of expectation that the player has for entering the V winning opening is A change can be given, and the player can feel that the game in the second-type pachinko machine is sufficiently interesting.
[0068]
In the above-described embodiment, when the game ball passes through the ball collection path 271 and the detection signal is output from the discharge sensor 203, the game ball enters the central role device 2 in response to the detection signal. , The payout of prize balls in response to the entry of game balls into the central auditorium apparatus 2 is performed when the game balls enter the central auditorium apparatus 2 from the entrance 21 and enter. This may be performed in response to the detection signal output from the ball sensor 204.
[0069]
In addition, various design changes can be made within the scope of the matters described in the claims.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a front view showing a configuration of a game board of a pachinko machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a front view showing a configuration of a central auditorium device arranged on a game board surface.
FIG. 3 is a plan view schematically illustrating a configuration of a rotating body for ball distribution provided in the central auditors apparatus.
FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration for controlling a central accessory device.
FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing a flow of processing from when a game ball enters a central role-playing device to when the game ball is ejected from the ball distribution rotator.
FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing the flow of a right grant lottery process.
FIG. 7 is a flowchart illustrating a flow of a stop position process.
FIG. 8 is a diagram showing a list of stop patterns of the rotating body for ball distribution.
FIG. 9 is a diagram for explaining a specific example of processing when the stop position of the rotating body for ball distribution is changed.
FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating a specific example of a process when the stop position of the rotating body for ball distribution is not changed.
FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining another embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 12 is a front view schematically illustrating an example of a configuration of a game board of a conventional third-type pachinko machine.
[Explanation of symbols]
9 Control unit
25 Rotating body for ball distribution
29 Stop position indicator
201 Entitlement lottery gate sensor
202 Stop position lottery gate sensor
223 ball inlet

Claims (5)

A gaming machine in which, when a game ball enters a predetermined effective area, there is a possibility that a game having contents advantageous to the player can be executed,
A hit hole for guiding a game ball to the effective area and a hole for guiding a game ball to an invalid area different from the effective area are provided around the rotation axis. And a probability varying rotator having a different probability that a game ball introduced from a predetermined ball introduction port enters the hit hole depending on its stop position,
Stop position determining means for determining a stop position of the probability-variation rotating body in a predetermined manner in response to the predetermined condition being satisfied,
A gaming machine comprising: a rotation control unit configured to rotate the probability varying rotator and then stop the probability varying rotator at the stop position determined by the stop position determining unit. The stop position determining means determines a stop position of the probability-variation rotating body by a predetermined method in response to a condition that a game ball enters the hit hole established. Item 7. The gaming machine according to Item 1. The stop position determining means determines a stop position of the probability-variation rotating body by a predetermined method in response to a condition that a game ball enters the hole. Item 7. The gaming machine according to Item 1. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the stop position determining means determines a stop position of the probability varying rotating body by lottery. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, further comprising a display for displaying predetermined information on a stop position of the probability-variable rotating body by the rotation stop control means.

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