JP2005287637A - Pachinko game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a pachinko game machine which prevents a game from becoming monotonous and makes a player enjoy the game to the last without getting bored. <P>SOLUTION: The pachinko game machine 1 has a special game winning determination device 100 to determine whether a special game is to be played or not and a special game performance means. The special game winning determination device 100 includes at least first and second round count lot drawing means 11 and 12, repeat a unit special game by a round count obtained by adding or multiplying the result of lot drawing by the first round count lot drawing means 11 and the result of lot drawing by the second round count lot drawing means 12. Consequently, since the number of rounds of a unit special game performed in a special game is determined by a combination of physical lot drawing means, a player can enjoy a game without getting bored. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a ball game machine such as a pachinko game machine, and more particularly to a ball game machine including a jackpot winning determination device on a game board surface.

  In general, a pachinko gaming machine, which is one of the ball game machines, performs a jackpot lottery or the like when a game ball wins a start winning opening provided on a game board surface. That is, when a game ball wins at the start winning opening, a random number is acquired and a lottery is performed. After the random display of the random number lottery, the symbols are displayed in a variable manner on a symbol display device provided on the game board surface and then stopped. In the random lottery, when a big win is won, a special game consisting of performing a big win round as a unit special game that makes it easy to win a big winning opening provided on the game board surface is executed.

  That is, a normally closed grand prize opening is opened, and, for example, an operation of closing a predetermined number of times (for example, 15 rounds) when a predetermined time elapses or a predetermined number of game balls enter the big prize opening. repeat. Such a pachinko gaming machine (hereinafter referred to as “first type pachinko gaming machine”) is described in Patent Document 1, for example.

  In addition, a pachinko gaming machine (so-called right mono, hereinafter referred to as “third type”) in which a bonus area is generated by arranging a bonus area on the game board surface and winning a game ball in a specific area provided in the bonus area. "Pachinko machines"). Such a pachinko gaming machine is described in, for example, Patent Document 2, and in the pachinko gaming machine, when a game ball wins a start winning opening, a lottery is performed as a trigger, and only when a win is won in the lottery. It is possible to win a game ball in the bonus area.

Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 11-299998 JP 2001-276346 A

  In the conventional type 1 pachinko gaming machine described above, when a big win is won in the random number lottery, the symbol display is displayed in a variable manner on the symbol display device and then the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed. When the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed, a special game in which the aforementioned unit special game is repeated a predetermined number of rounds is executed. In general, the probability of winning a jackpot is set to about 1/200 to 1/350. Therefore, in order to win a jackpot, on average, a player places a game ball at the start winning opening about 200 to 350 times. It is necessary to win a prize. If the jackpot is won, the unit special game is normally executed for a predetermined number of rounds (15 times). As a result, the game is likely to be monotonous, causing a problem that the player feels bored. Also, if the jackpot symbol is not displayed for a long time, the player will be skeptical about the pachinko machine.

  In addition, in the above-described conventional type 3 pachinko gaming machine, a jackpot right is generated, and then a special ball similar to that of the type 1 pachinko gaming machine described above is obtained by allowing a game ball to enter a specific winning opening. A game is executed. In the special game in the third type pachinko gaming machine, the unit special game is repeatedly executed by a predetermined number of rounds (15 times) as in the first type pachinko gaming machine described above. As a result, once the special game is started, the game becomes monotonous, and the problem that the player feels bored similarly occurs.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a ball game machine in which a player can enjoy a game without getting tired until the end.

  In order to achieve the above object, in the present invention, at least first and second lottery means are provided in a special game winning determination device, and the first and second lottery means are used for special unit games executed in special games. The number of rounds is drawn.

  Therefore, in the ball game machine according to the present invention, a special game that includes a winning part provided on the surface of the game board and determines whether or not to play a special game based on the winning of the game ball in the winning part. When it is determined that the special game is to be performed by the winning determination device and the special game winning determination device, a unit special game that makes it easy to win a variable winning opening provided on the game board surface can be repeatedly executed for a predetermined number of rounds. The special game winning determination device further includes at least first and second round number lottery means provided on the game board surface, respectively. The second round number lottery means has at least one area in which a game ball can be entered, and each of the areas has each round in which the unit special game is repeatedly executed in the special game. In response to the above, the game balls having the number of rounds drawn by the first round number lottery means are guided to the second round number lottery means, and further the lot number lottery means by the second round number lottery means. And the special game executing means repeatedly executes the unit special game for the number of rounds obtained by adding or multiplying the lottery result obtained by the first round number lottery means and the lottery result obtained by the second round number lottery means. It is characterized by.

  Thereby, the number of rounds of the unit special game executed in the special game is determined by the combination of the physical lottery means, so that the player can enjoy the game without getting bored. In addition, by changing the number of rounds per unit special game for each special game, it is possible to increase the frequency at which the special game is executed while maintaining the profit return rate to the player. It can also be provided.

  In the ball game machine according to the present invention, the special game prize determination device further includes a third round number lottery means, and the third round number lottery means allows at least a game ball to enter. There is one area, and the area corresponds to the number of rounds in which the unit special game is repeatedly executed in the special game, and the game ball in which the number of rounds is drawn by the first round number lottery means is the second Or it is guided to the third round number lottery means, and further, the second or third round number lottery means draws the number of rounds, and the special game executing means is the lottery by the first round number lottery means The unit special game is repeatedly executed by the number of rounds obtained by adding or multiplying the result and the lottery result by the second or third round number lottery means.

  Thereby, the number of rounds of the unit special game executed in the special game is determined by the combination of the first and second round number lottery means or the first and third round number lottery means. It is possible to provide many interests.

  In addition, in the ball game machine according to the present invention, a symbol display device capable of displaying the symbol variation, and a symbol control means for controlling the symbol variation display to stop display after the symbol variation display on the symbol display device. A special game winning determination device that includes a winning portion provided on the game board surface and that determines whether or not to play a special game based on the winning of a game ball in the winning portion, and the special game winning determination device A ball game machine comprising special game execution means capable of repeatedly executing a unit special game for a predetermined number of rounds for making it easy to win a variable winning opening provided on the surface of the game board when it is determined to perform the special game The special game winning determination device further includes at least first and second round number lottery means provided on the game board surface, respectively, and the first and second round number lottery means include: Each of the areas has at least one area that allows a game ball to enter, and each of the areas corresponds to the number of rounds in which the unit special game is repeatedly executed in a special game, and the first round number lottery means The game balls in which the number of rounds has been drawn by the above are guided to the second round number lottery means, and further, the second round number lottery means draws the number of rounds, and the special game execution means The unit special game is repeatedly executed by the number of rounds obtained by adding or multiplying the lottery result by one round number lottery means and the lottery result by the second round number lottery means.

  Thus, like the conventional first type pachinko gaming machine, the symbol display device capable of displaying the symbol variation, and the symbol control means for controlling the symbol variation display for stopping the display after the symbol variation display on the symbol display device. Even if it is a ball and ball game machine having a game, it is possible for the player to enjoy the game without getting bored by determining the number of rounds of the unit special game executed in the special game by a combination of physical lottery means. .

  In the ball game machine according to the present invention, the special game prize determination device further includes a third round number lottery means, and the third round number lottery means allows at least a game ball to enter. There is one area, and the area corresponds to the number of rounds in which the unit special game is repeatedly executed in the special game, and the game ball in which the number of rounds is drawn by the first round number lottery means is the second Or it is guided to the third round number lottery means, and further, the second or third round number lottery means draws the number of rounds, and the special game executing means is the lottery by the first round number lottery means The unit special game is repeatedly executed by the number of rounds obtained by adding or multiplying the result and the lottery result by the second or third round number lottery means.

  Thereby, even in a ball game machine having a symbol display device and symbol control means, the number of rounds of the unit special game executed in the special game is the first and second round number lottery means or the first and second rounds. Since it is determined by the combination of 3 round number lottery means, it is possible to provide more interest to the player.

  In the ball game machine according to the present invention, the special game winning determination device includes a game ball storage unit that stores and stores game balls guided by the first round number lottery means. . As a result, the player starts the lottery of the number of rounds of the unit special game by causing the game ball to enter the game ball storage unit, so that the player can enjoy the game without getting bored.

  In the ball game machine according to the present invention, at least one of the round number lottery means is configured to be visible by a player. Thereby, the player can visually recognize the movement of the game ball, and can provide more interest to the player.

  In addition, in the ball game machine according to the present invention, at least one of the first, second, and third round number lottery means is provided with notifying means for notifying a lottery result of each round number. Yes. Thereby, the player can recognize the lottery result of the number of rounds quickly and reliably.

  Further, in the ball game machine according to the present invention, a ball entry detecting device that is provided in at least one of the first, second, and third round number drawing means and detects the passage of the game ball, And a means for notifying the player that the game ball has entered the first, second, and third round number lottery means when the ball detection device detects the passage of the game ball. Yes. As a result, the joy of the special game prize that the player feels can be increased, and more interest can be provided to the player. In addition, an effect of preventing an illegal act of the player can also be expected by notifying the player's surroundings by voice output.

  According to the present invention, at least the first and second lottery means are provided in the special game winning determination device, and the number of rounds of the unit special game executed in the special game is determined by the first and second lottery means. By determining the combination of the results, the player can enjoy the game to the end without getting tired.

  In addition, the number of rounds of unit special games executed in special games may change for each special game, thereby increasing the frequency at which special games (bonus) are executed while maintaining the profit return rate to the player. Is possible. This makes it possible to provide more interest to the player.

  One embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. The embodiments described below do not limit the invention according to the claims, and all the combinations of features described in the embodiments are not necessarily essential to the solution means of the invention. Absent.

  First, the configuration of the bullet ball gaming machine 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention and the progression process of the game ball will be described with reference to FIGS.

  FIG. 1 is a front view showing an appearance of a game board surface 2 of a ball game machine 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention. In the center of the game board surface 2 of the ball game machine 1, a symbol display device 20 that displays a symbol in a variable manner and a stop indication is disposed. The symbol display device 20 is mainly a liquid crystal display, but may be a display device such as a CRT or a dot matrix as long as an image can be displayed on the screen.

  Below the symbol display device 20 is provided a start winning opening 3 (winning portion) through which a game ball can be won. The start winning opening 3 has a function related to the start of the variable display of symbols on the symbol display device 20 triggered by the winning of a game ball. An enlargement device 4 for enlarging the opening width is disposed in the opening at the top of the start winning opening 3. This enlargement device 4 normally makes it difficult to win a game ball at the start winning opening 3 by maintaining a width that allows one game ball to pass but not two at the same time. In some cases, the game ball is easily picked up in the start winning opening 3 by picking up the game ball in a wide range.

  A gate 5 through which a game ball can pass is arranged on the right side of the symbol display device 20. The gate 5 has a function related to the start of normal symbol variation display in the normal symbol display unit 21 triggered by the passage of the game ball. The normal symbol is displayed by displaying a lamp provided in the normal symbol display unit 21. When the lamp is lit in a predetermined state, the expansion device 4 of the start winning opening 3 is operated for a predetermined time.

  Below the start winning opening 3, first, second, and third round number lottery means 11, 12, and 13 (hereinafter referred to as “round number lottery device”) are arranged. The first, second, and third round number lottery means 11, 12, and 13 are arranged in a step shape, and the first round number lottery means 11 is in the upper stage, and the second round number lottery means 12 and the third round number lottery means 12 Round number lottery means 13 is arranged in the lower stage. The first round number lottery means 11 includes a display unit 11a, the second round number lottery unit includes a display unit 12a, and the third round number lottery unit 13 includes a display unit 13a.

  In the left direction of the symbol display device 20, a game ball storage unit 10 for storing and storing one game ball is disposed. The game ball storage unit 10 is normally closed and does not contain a game ball. However, when the symbol stopped and displayed on the symbol display device 20 is a predetermined winning symbol (hereinafter referred to as “big hit”), the gaming ball storage unit 10 is opened to store and store one game ball. The game balls stored in the game ball storage unit 10 are guided to the first round number lottery means 11 described above.

  A winning opening 6 is disposed in the left-right direction of the round number lottery apparatus, and an attacker unit 7 is disposed below the round number lottery apparatus. A large winning opening 8 (variable winning opening) that is opened when a special game is executed is provided at the front center of the attacker unit 7. A display unit 8 a is arranged on the left side of the big prize opening 8. The special game refers to a game in which a special benefit is provided to the player when the symbol stopped and displayed on the symbol display device 20 is a predetermined winning symbol (a jackpot). For example, the normally closed big prize opening 8 is opened until a predetermined time of 30 seconds elapses or a predetermined number of game balls of 10 balls are won (hereinafter referred to as “unit special game”). Subsequently, the prize winning opening 8 is a game in which the operation of closing once and then opening again is repeated a predetermined number of times (hereinafter referred to as “round number”).

  Below the attacker unit 7, at the lower end of the game board surface 2, an out port from which game balls that have not entered any of the start winning port 3, winning port 6, large winning port 8, and game ball storage unit 10 are discharged. 9 is disposed. Further, the game board surface 2 is provided with windmills 23, 23, 24, 24 and nails (not shown) for changing the direction in which the game ball falls. And the front surface of the game board surface 2 is covered with the glass plate which is not shown in figure. Further, below the game board surface 2, game balls are won in a ball handle (not shown) for launching a game ball from the lower end to the upper end of the game board surface 2, a start winning port 3, a winning port 6, a big winning port 8, etc. A prize ball payout outlet (not shown) through which a plurality of game balls are paid out and a ball tray for receiving those game balls are arranged.

  FIG. 2 shows a symbol display device 20, a start winning opening 3, a game ball storage unit 10, a first round number lottery means 11, a second round number lottery means 12, a third round number lottery means 13, and a large It is the schematic which shows the winning opening 8. FIG. The symbol display device 20, the start winning port 3, the game ball storage unit 10, the first round number lottery means 11, the second round number lottery means 12, and the third round number lottery means 13 are special games. It constitutes the main part of the winning determination device 100 (see FIG. 5). The special game winning determination device 100 is means for determining whether or not to play a special game and determining the number of rounds of a unit special game executed in the special game. Each configuration of the special game winning determination device 100 is shown in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the game ball storage unit 10 communicates with the first round number lottery means 11 through a first path 15 a for guiding the game ball. The game balls stored in the game ball storage unit 10 are guided to the first round number lottery means 11 by the first path 15a.

  The first round number lottery means 11 is a dish-like accessory (physical lottery means) provided with two holes (regions) called “Kroon”, one hole being the first hole 111 and the other hole being the first hole. Two holes 112 are formed. The first hole 111 communicates with the second round number lottery means 12 through the second path 15b for guiding the game ball, and the second hole 112 is connected to the third path 15c through the third path 15c for guiding the game ball. The round number lottery means 13 is communicated. The game balls guided to the first round number lottery means 11 are distributed to either the first hole 111 or the second hole 112, and the second round number lottery means 12 or the third round number lottery means 13 Induced to either.

Similarly to the first round number lottery means 11, the second round number lottery means 12 is a croon provided with two holes (regions), one hole being the first hole 121 and the other hole being the second hole. A hole 122 is formed. The game balls guided to the second round number lottery means 12 are distributed to either the first hole 121 or the second hole 122.
Next, the third round number lottery means 13 is a croon provided with three holes (regions), and the three holes are constituted by a first hole 131, a second hole 132, and a third hole 133. The game balls guided to the third round number lottery means 13 are distributed to any one of the first hole 131, the second hole 132, and the third hole 133.

  FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of the configuration of the third round number lottery means 13, in which FIG. 3 (a) is a schematic plan view viewed from above, and FIG. 3 (b) is a schematic diagram viewed from the front. It is a front view. The game ball A guided to the third round number lottery means 13 shown in FIGS. 3 (a) and 3 (b) flows down along the slope 134 and rolls on the bottom 135, and then the first hole 131, It falls into one of the second hole 132 and the third hole 133. In addition, although each structure of the 1st round number lottery means 11 and the 2nd round number lottery means 12 does not include the 3rd hole 133 provided in the 3rd round number lottery means 13, the basic structure is 1st. This is the same as that of the round number lottery means 3 of 3.

  Next, the round number lottery apparatus constituting the feature of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 4 is a schematic view showing the first, second, and third round number lottery means 11, 12, and 13 and the special winning opening 8.

  A predetermined number of rounds is provided in each of the first holes 111, 121, 131, the second holes 112, 122, 132, and the third hole 133 of the first, second, and third round number drawing means 11, 12, and 13. Is assigned. For example, as shown in FIG. 4A, the first hole 111 of the first round number lottery means 11 has 10 rounds, the second hole 112 has five rounds, and the second round number lottery means 12 has the first round. The hole 121 has 5 rounds, the second hole 122 has 1 round, the third round number drawing means 13 has 5 rounds, the second hole 132 has 3 rounds, and the third hole 133 has 10 rounds. The case where rounds are assigned respectively will be described below.

  As described above, the game balls guided to the first round number lottery means 11 are distributed to either the first hole 111 or the second hole 112. The game balls distributed to the first hole 111 are guided to the second round number lottery means 12, and the game balls distributed to the second hole 112 are guided to the third round number lottery means 12. In FIG. 4B, the game balls guided to the first round number lottery means 11 are distributed to the second holes 112 indicated by diagonal lines, and the third round number lottery means 13 subsequently guided are also indicated by diagonal lines. The case where it distributes to the 2nd hole 132 is shown. The display unit 11a of the first round number lottery means 11 displays a predetermined number of rounds (5 rounds) assigned to the second hole 112 to which the game balls are distributed. Similarly, the third round number lottery is selected. The display unit 13a of the means 13 displays a predetermined number of rounds (3 rounds) assigned to the second hole 132 to which the game balls are distributed.

  Further, the number of rounds (5 rounds) displayed on the display unit 11a of the first round number lottery means 11 and the display unit 13a of the third round number lottery means 13 are displayed on the display unit 8a of the big winning opening 8. The total number of rounds (3 rounds) is displayed (8 rounds). The special winning opening 8 repeatedly opens and closes the special winning opening 8 by the number of rounds (8 rounds) displayed on the display unit 8a. That is, the number of rounds displayed on the display unit 8a is the number of rounds of the unit special game executed in the special game.

As described above, the ball game machine 1 according to the present embodiment includes the first, second, and third round number lotters 11, 12, and 13 (round number lottery device) formed by the croon (physical lottery unit). ) And the number of rounds of the unit special game executed in the special game is determined by the round number lottery device.
An outline of the game of the ball game machine 1 configured as described above will be described with reference to FIGS. When the player operates the bullet handle, the game ball is launched, guided by the guide rail 22 and released above the game board surface 2. While the game balls come in contact with the windmills 23, 23, 24, 24, nails, and the like and change the falling direction, a part of the game balls enter the start winning port 3 or the winning port 6, and enter the starting winning port 3 or the winning port 6. The game balls that did not exist enter the out port 9. When the game ball wins the winning slot 6, for example, five award balls are paid out to the player from the prize ball payout exit.

  Further, when the game ball passes through the operation gate 5, the normal symbol display on the normal symbol display unit 21 is started on the basis of a passing signal from the operation gate passage detection device 5a (see FIG. 5). And if the lighting of the lamp of the normal symbol display part 21 lights in a predetermined state, the expansion device 4 of the start winning opening 3 will operate for a predetermined time. Thereby, since the opening width of the start winning opening 3 is enlarged, it becomes easy to win the starting winning opening 3. Further, if the normal symbol stop mode is a predetermined off-line mode, the enlargement device 4 of the start winning port 3 does not operate, but even in this case, it is possible to win the start winning port 3. If the game ball passes through the operation gate 5 while the normal symbol is changing in the normal symbol display unit 21, the corresponding change is suspended and sequentially executed.

  Further, when the game ball wins the start winning opening 3, for example, 4 ball award balls are paid out to the player from the prize ball payout opening triggered by a detection signal from a winning detection device 3a (see FIG. 5) described later. Based on the determination result of whether or not the special game can be executed every time a prize is awarded, a symbol variation effect is displayed that displays the symbols on the symbol display device 20 and then stops and displays them, for example, losing variation, reach, and super reach. Is called. Here, “reach” refers to, for example, performing a display effect in a state where two symbols are aligned when one symbol variation display is performed, and another symbol is aligned. This means that the display effect is in a state with a higher probability of being a big hit than the reach.

  If the symbol to be stopped and displayed is a jackpot symbol, a special game is executed. Before the special game is started, the game ball reservoir 10 that is normally closed is a game ball reservoir drive source 10a. (See FIG. 5). The released game ball storage unit 10 stores and stores one game ball. The game ball storage unit 10 includes a first detection device 10b (see FIG. 5) that detects a game ball, and triggered by the detection of the game ball by the first detection device 10b, a game state notification unit 220 (see FIG. 5) described later. Thus, the player is notified that the lottery of the number of rounds of the unit special game executed in the special game is performed using the stored game balls. For example, a symbol corresponding to the start of the lot number lottery is displayed on the symbol display device 20, and the voice output unit 20a (see FIG. 5) is further notified by voice that the lot number lottery is started.

  Thereby, the player can easily understand that the lottery for the number of rounds in which the unit special game is executed is started, and pays great attention to the lottery for the number of rounds. Further, if the player is notified by voice output, it is possible to notify the player that the round number lottery is started. By notifying the surroundings of the player, it is also possible to expect an effect of preventing the player's fraud such as shaking the ball game machine 1.

  Subsequently, when the game ball storage unit 10 is closed by the game ball storage unit drive source 10a, the stored game balls are guided to the first round number lottery means 11 through the first path 15a. The game balls guided to the first round number lottery means 11 are distributed to either the first hole 111 or the second hole 112. A predetermined number of rounds is assigned to the first hole 111 and the second hole 112, and the number of rounds assigned to the first hole 111 or the second hole 112 to which the game balls are distributed is the first number of rounds. It is determined that the lottery means 11 has selected the lottery result, and the number of rounds is displayed on the display unit 11a.

  The first hole 111 of the first round number lottery means 11 is provided with a first hole detecting device 111a (see FIG. 5) for detecting a game ball, and the second hole 112 detects a game ball. A two-hole detection device 112a (see FIG. 5) is provided. The game state notification means 220 notifies the player of the lottery result by the first round number lottery means 11 triggered by the detection of the game balls by the first hole and second hole detection devices 111a and 112a. For example, a symbol corresponding to the round number lottery result is displayed on the symbol display device 20, and the round number lottery result is also notified by voice from the voice output unit 20a.

  The game balls distributed to the first hole 111 are guided to the second round number lottery means 12, and the game balls distributed to the second hole 112 are guided to the third round number lottery means 12.

  The game balls guided to the second round number lottery means 12 are distributed to either the first hole 121 or the second hole 122. A predetermined number of rounds is assigned to the first hole 121 and the second hole 122, and the number of rounds assigned to the first hole 121 or the second hole 122 to which the game balls are distributed is the second number of rounds. It is determined that the lottery means 12 has selected the lottery result, and the number of rounds is displayed on the display unit 12a.

  The first hole 121 of the second round number lottery means 12 is provided with a first hole detecting device 121a (see FIG. 5) for detecting a game ball, and the second hole 122 detects a game ball. A two-hole detection device 122a (see FIG. 5) is disposed. The game state notification means 220 notifies the player of the lottery result by the second round number lottery means 12 triggered by the detection of the game balls by the first hole and second hole detection devices 121a and 122a. For example, a symbol corresponding to the round number lottery result is displayed on the symbol display device 20, and the round number lottery result is also notified by voice from the voice output unit 20a.

  Next, the number of rounds displayed on the display section 11a of the first round number lottery means 11, that is, the lottery result by the first round number lottery means 11 and the display section 12a of the second round number lottery means 12 are displayed. The total number of rounds obtained by adding the displayed number of rounds, that is, the lottery result by the second round number lottery means 12, is determined as the number of rounds of the unit special game executed in the special game. The determined number of rounds is displayed on the display unit 8 a of the special winning opening 8.

  On the other hand, the game balls guided to the third round number lottery means 12 are distributed to any one of the first hole 131, the second hole 132, or the third hole 133. A predetermined number of rounds is assigned to the first hole 131, the second hole 132, and the third hole 133, and the first hole 131, the second hole 132, or the third hole to which the game balls are distributed. The number of rounds assigned to 133 is determined as the lottery result by the third round number lottery means 13, and the number of rounds is displayed on the display unit 13a.

The first hole 131 of the third round number lottery means 13 is provided with a first hole detecting device 131a (see FIG. 5) for detecting a game ball, and the second hole 132 detects a game ball. A two-hole detection device 132a (see FIG. 5) is provided, and a third hole detection device 133a (see FIG. 5) for detecting a game ball is provided in the third hole 133. The game state notification means 220 notifies the player of the lottery result by the third round number lottery means 13 triggered by the detection of the game balls by the first hole, second hole, and third hole detection devices 131a, 132a, and 133a. The For example, a symbol corresponding to the round number lottery result is displayed on the symbol display device 20, and the round number lottery result is also notified by voice from the voice output unit 20a.
Next, the number of rounds displayed on the display unit 11a of the first round number lottery means 11, that is, the lottery result by the first round number lottery means 11 and the display unit 13a of the third round number lottery means 13 are displayed. The total number of rounds obtained by adding the displayed number of rounds, that is, the lottery result by the third round number lottery means 13 is determined as the number of rounds of the unit special game executed in the special game. The determined number of rounds is displayed on the display unit 8 a of the special winning opening 8.

  In the present embodiment, the total number of rounds obtained by adding the lottery result by the first round number lottery means 11 and the lottery result by the second round number lottery means 12 or the lottery result by the third round number lottery means 13. Is determined as the number of rounds of the unit special game executed in the special game. If the total number of rounds is equal to or greater than a predetermined number of rounds (for example, 15 rounds), the predetermined number of rounds is executed in the special game. The number of unit special games may be determined as the number of rounds.

  In addition, the total number of rounds obtained by adding the lottery result by the first round number lottery means 11 and the lottery result by the second round number lottery means 12 or the lottery result by the third round number lottery means 13 is a unit special game round. For example, the lottery result by the first round number lottery means 11 may be multiplied by the lottery result by the second round number lottery means 12 or the lottery result by the third round number lottery means 13. Well, calculation of the number of rounds of the unit special game using the lottery result by the first round number lottery means 11 and the lottery result by the second round number lottery means 12 or the lottery result by the third round number lottery means 13 as parameters. Any method may be used.

  The lottery result of the number of rounds of the unit special game is not only displayed on the display unit 8a of the special winning opening 8, but the lottery result of the number of rounds of the unit special game is notified to the player by the game state notifying means 220. Is done. For example, the symbol corresponding to the lot number lottery result is displayed on the symbol display device 20, and the voice lottery result is also notified by voice from the voice output unit 20a.

  Thus, by letting the player to notify the player of the lottery result of the first, second, and third round number lottery means and the lottery result of the number of rounds of the unit special game by the gaming state notifying means 220, the player can It is possible to easily understand the lottery process and result of the number of rounds in which the game is executed, and as a result, it is possible to provide a lot of interest to the player. In addition, if the player is informed by voice output, it is possible to notify the player of the round lottery process and the result, and the effect of preventing the player's fraud can also be expected. is there.

  When the jackpot determination and round lottery by the special game winning determination device 100 are completed, the special game is subsequently executed. First, the special winning opening 8 that is normally closed is opened by the special winning opening drive source 8c (see FIG. 5). Then, when the game ball wins the big winning opening 8, for example, 15 prize balls are paid out to the player from the prize ball payout exit. The special winning opening 8 is closed once, for example, when 30 seconds have elapsed since it was opened or when there is a winning of 10 balls (unit special game). Next, once closed, the special winning opening 8 is opened again, and such a unit special game is repeatedly executed for the number of rounds related to the round number lottery result. When the unit special game is executed for the number of rounds, the special game ends.

  Next, control and processing of the ball game machine 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.

  FIG. 5 is a block diagram of an apparatus for controlling functions related to the ball game machine 1. The configuration of the game control device 200 is shown on the left side, and the special game winning determination device 100 and the special winning opening 8 are shown on the right side. The special game winning determination device 100 is a determination and determination unit that determines whether or not to play a special game, and further determines the number of rounds of a unit special game executed in the special game. Each component means of the game control device 200 on the left side is mainly composed of software (program), and the special game winning determination device 100 and the big prize opening 8 on the right side are mainly composed of hardware.

  The special game winning determination device 100 includes an operation gate passage detection device 5a, a start winning port 3, a game ball storage unit 10, a symbol display device 20, a voice output unit 20a, a first round number lottery means 11, and a second round number. A lottery means 12 and a third round number lottery means 13 are provided. As described above, the special game winning determination device 100 is a means for determining whether or not a big hit and further determining the number of rounds of a unit special game executed in the special game.

  Each constituent means of the game control device 200 performs various processes described later based on detection signals from the various game detection devices provided in the special game winning determination device 100 and the special winning opening 8. In addition, each component of the game control device 200 performs control processing of various drive sources provided in the special game winning determination device 100 and the special winning opening 8. Hereinafter, the game control device 200 will be described.

  The game control device 200 includes special game determination means 210, game state notification means 220, and special game control means 230.

  The special game determination unit 210 includes a normal symbol winning determination unit 211, an expansion device operation determination unit 212, a symbol variation determination unit 213, a game ball storage unit operation determination unit 214, and a round number determination unit 215.

  The normal symbol winning determination means 211 determines whether or not the game ball has passed the operation gate 5 based on the detection signal from the operation gate passage detection device 5a, and displays the normal symbol on the normal symbol display unit 21. When it is determined that the normal symbol is won, the lamp of the normal symbol display unit 21 is turned on in a predetermined state.

  The magnifying device operation determining means 212 controls the magnifying device driving source 4a of the start winning opening 3 to operate the magnifying device 4. That is, when the normal symbol winning determination means 211 determines that the normal symbol is won, the enlargement device operation determination means 212 controls the enlargement device drive source 4a to operate the enlargement device 4.

  The symbol variation determination unit 213 includes a winning detection determination unit 213a, a jackpot determination unit 213b, and a variation symbol determination unit 213c. The winning detection determination means 213a determines whether or not the game ball has won the starting winning port 3 based on the detection signal from the winning detecting device 3a of the starting winning port 3, and determines whether or not the winning random number should be acquired. . The jackpot determining means 213b acquires the winning random number and determines whether or not the jackpot is based on the selected random number. The variation symbol determination means 213c determines the symbol variation displayed on the symbol display device 20 based on the acquired corresponding random number.

  The game ball storage unit operation determination unit 214 includes an operation timing determination unit 214a and an operation direction determination unit 214b, and controls the game ball storage unit drive source 10a to operate the game ball storage unit 10.

  The round number determination means 215 includes first hole detection devices 111a, 121a, 131a and second hole detection devices 112a, 122a, 132a provided in the first, second, and third round number lottery means 11, 12, and 13. The number of rounds in which the unit special game is executed is determined based on the detection signal from the third hole detection device 133a.

  Next, the gaming state notifying unit 220 includes a symbol display control unit 221 and a voice output control unit 222, and triggered by detection signals from various detection devices provided in the special game winning determination device 100, the symbol display device 20 and the voice. The output unit 20a is controlled to notify the player of the gaming state.

  The special game control unit 230 includes a special game execution determination unit 231, a cycle game execution unit 232, a continuation determination unit 233, and a special game end determination unit 234. The special game execution determination unit 231 determines execution of the special game based on the jackpot determination result by the jackpot determination unit 213b and the determination result by the round number determination unit 215. The cycle game execution means 232 executes a unit special game that constitutes a special game. The continuation determination unit 233 determines whether or not to continue the unit special game. The special game end determination unit 234 determines whether or not to end the special game.

  In such a configuration, with respect to the control method (operation) from when the game ball wins the start winning opening 3 in the above-described ball game machine 1 until the special game is executed and ended, refer to the flowcharts of FIGS. To explain.

  First, as shown in FIG. 6, the control process is roughly composed of a jackpot determination process (step S1), a round number determination process (step S2), and a special game control process (step S3).

  The jackpot determination process (step S1) is a process for determining whether or not to execute a special game. The round number determination process (step S2) is a process of determining the number of rounds in which the unit special game is executed when the execution of the special game is determined in step S1. The special game control process (step S3) is a control process for executing the special game when it is determined that the special game is executed.

  FIG. 7 shows a flow of the jackpot determination process in step S1. In other words, the jackpot determination process (step S1) is performed by a series of processes (steps S11 to S14) shown in FIG. FIG. 8 shows a flow of the symbol variation process in step S15.

  The jackpot determination process (step S1) will be described with reference to FIGS. First, it is determined whether or not the game ball has won the start winning opening 3 (step S11). That is, if the game ball is detected by the winning detection device 3a, it is determined that the game ball has won the start winning port 3.

  If it is determined in step S11 that there is a prize, 4 is added to the prize ball counter in order to give a predetermined number (for example, 4) of prize balls to the player (step S12). Subsequently, a winning random number is acquired by the jackpot determination means 213b (step S13). When the winning random number is acquired, the symbol display device 20 determines whether to allow symbol variation for symbol variation (step S14). That is, when the symbol is currently fluctuating, the symbol variation prohibition flag is turned on as described later (step S158), and the symbol variation prohibition state is set. Therefore, before shifting to the symbol variation process shown in step S15, it is determined whether or not the symbol variation prohibition state is set. If the symbol variation prohibition flag is not turned on, symbol variation is permitted, and the symbol variation process (step S15) shown in FIG. 8 is started.

  In the symbol variation process shown in FIG. 8 (step S15), the jackpot determination means 213b determines whether or not the winning random number acquired in step S13 is a jackpot (step S151). When it is determined that the jackpot is successful, the jackpot flag is turned on (step S152), the stop symbol corresponding to the jackpot is determined (step S153), and the symbol variation pattern is determined from the symbol variation pattern group corresponding to the jackpot (step S154). ).

  If it is determined in step S151 that it is not a big hit, a stop symbol corresponding to the loss is determined (step S155), and a symbol variation pattern is determined from the symbol variation pattern group corresponding to the loss (step S156).

  Next, the command of each variation pattern determined by step S154 and step S156 is transmitted (step S157), and then the symbol variation prohibition flag is turned on to enter a symbol variation prohibition state (step S158). Then, the symbol variation timer is set to zero (0) (step S159), and the symbol variation process (step S15) shown in FIG. 8 ends.

  When the symbol variation process (step S15) ends, the jackpot determination process (step S1) also ends, and then the process proceeds to the round number determination process (step S2).

  FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the flow of the round number determination process (step S2). The round number determination process (step S2) will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the game ball storage part drive source 10a is controlled by the game ball storage part operation | movement determination means 214, and the game ball storage part 10 is open | released (step S21). Subsequently, when one game ball is stored in the game ball storage unit 10, the first detection device 10b detects the game ball (step S22).

  Next, the game ball storage unit drive source 10a is again controlled by the game ball storage unit operation determination means 214, and the game ball storage unit 10 is closed (step S23). When the game ball storage unit 10 is closed, the game ball is guided to the first round number lottery means 11 via the first path 15a (step S24).

  As described above, the game balls guided to the first round number lottery means 11 are distributed to either the first hole 111 or the second hole 112, and the second round number lottery means 12 or the third round. It is guided to one of the number lottery means 13.

  First, it is determined whether or not game balls have been distributed to the first holes 111 (step S25). That is, if a game ball is detected by the first hole detection device 111 a disposed in the first hole 111, it is determined that the game ball has been distributed to the first hole 111. On the other hand, when the game ball is not distributed to the first hole 111 but is distributed to the second hole 112, the game ball is detected by the second hole detection device 112 a disposed in the second hole 112.

  Subsequently, the round number determination means 215 determines a predetermined number of rounds assigned to the first hole 111 when the game balls are distributed to the first hole 111 (hereinafter referred to as “the number of rounds of the first hole 111”). Is determined as the lottery result by the first round number lottery means 11 (step S26), and when the game ball is distributed to the second hole 112, a predetermined number of rounds assigned to the second hole 112 (hereinafter, “ (Referred to as “the number of rounds of the second hole 112”) as a lottery result by the first round number lottery means 11 (step S27).

  Next, the game balls distributed to the first holes 111 and guided to the second round number lottery means 12 are distributed to either the first holes 121 or the second holes 122 as described above (step S28). ). Then, it is determined whether or not the game ball is distributed to the first hole 121 (step S30). If the game ball is detected by the first hole detection device 121a disposed in the first hole 121, the game ball is detected. Is determined to have been distributed to the first hole 121. When the game balls are distributed to the second holes 122, the game balls are detected by the second hole detection device 122 a disposed in the second holes 122.

  Subsequently, the round number determination means 215 determines that the predetermined round number assigned to the first hole 121 is the lottery result by the second round number lottery means 12 when the game balls are distributed to the first hole 121. And the said lottery result is added to the lottery result (number of rounds of the 1st hole 111) by the 1st round number lottery means 11 (step S31). Similarly, when the game balls are distributed to the second hole 122, the predetermined number of rounds assigned to the second hole 122 is determined as the lottery result by the second round number lottery means 12, and the lottery result is It adds to the lottery result (number of rounds of the 1st hole 111) by the 1st round number lottery means 11 (step S32).

  Next, the game balls distributed to the second hole 112 and guided to the third round number lottery means 13 are placed in any one of the first hole 131, the second hole 132, and the third hole 133 as described above. Sorted (step S29). Then, it is determined whether or not the game ball is distributed to the first hole 131 (step S33). If the game ball is detected by the first hole detection device 131a disposed in the first hole 131, the game ball is detected. Is determined to have been distributed to the first hole 131. Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the game ball is distributed to the second hole 132 (step S34). When the game ball is distributed to the second hole 132, the second hole detection device 132a disposed in the second hole 132 is determined. Thus, the game ball is detected. When the game balls are distributed to the third holes 133, the game balls are detected by the third hole detection device 133 a disposed in the third holes 133.

  Subsequently, the round number determination means 215 determines that the predetermined round number assigned to the first hole 131 is the lottery result by the third round number lottery means 13 when the game balls are distributed to the first hole 131. Then, the lottery result is added to the lottery result (number of rounds of the second hole 112) by the first round number lottery means 11 (step S35). Similarly, when the game balls are distributed to the second hole 132, the predetermined number of rounds assigned to the second hole 132 is determined as the lottery result by the third round number lottery means 13, and the lottery result is It adds to the lottery result (number of rounds of the 2nd hole 112) by the 1st round number lottery means 11 (step S36). If the game balls are distributed to the third hole 133, the predetermined number of rounds assigned to the third hole 133 is determined as the lottery result by the third round number lottery means 13, and the lottery result is It adds to the lottery result (round number of the 2nd hole 112) by 1 round number lottery means 11 (Step S37).

  The round number determination means 215 determines the number of rounds added in any of step S31, step S32, step S35, step S36, and step S37 as the number of rounds of the unit special game executed in the special game, and determines the number of rounds. The process (step S2) ends. When the round number determination process (step S2) ends, the process proceeds to the special control process (step S3) shown in FIG.

  The special game control process (step S3) will be described based on the flowchart of FIG. First, a unit special game is started (step S31). That is, the special winning opening driving source 8c (see FIG. 5) of the attacker unit 7 is controlled and the opening of the entrance of the special winning opening 8 is started. Then, the special game control means 230 determines whether or not a specified number of balls (for example, 10 balls) has won since the entrance of the grand prize opening 8 is opened, or whether a specified time (for example, 30 seconds) has passed (step S32). ) The opening of the entrance of the special winning opening 8 is terminated once (step S33). Such a unit special game is repeatedly executed for the number of rounds determined in the round number determination process (step S2).

  Next, the special game end determination means 234 determines whether or not the round is the final round (step S34), and the special game ends when the round is the final round. On the other hand, when the round is not the final round in step S34, the process returns to step S31 and the subsequent round is started.

  As described above, one of the embodiments of the present invention has been described. In this embodiment, the first, second, and third round number lottery means 11, 12, and 13 are provided in the special game winning determination device. The number of rounds of the unit special game to be executed in the special game is determined by lottery by the first, second and third round number lottery means 11, 12, and 13.

  Thereby, the number of rounds of the unit special game executed in the special game is determined by the combination of the physical lottery means, so that the player can enjoy the game without getting bored. In addition, by changing the number of rounds of special unit games for each special game, it is possible to increase the frequency at which special games are executed while maintaining the profit return rate to the player. It can also be provided.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, the total number of rounds which added the lottery result by the 1st round number lottery means 11, the lottery result by the 2nd round number lottery means 12, or the lottery result by the 3rd round number lottery means 13. Is determined as the number of rounds of the unit special game executed in the special game, but the lottery result by the first round number lottery means 11 and the lottery result by the second round number lottery means 12 or the third round number lottery means 13 Any method may be used as long as it is a method for calculating the number of rounds of a unit special game using the lottery result obtained as a parameter. If the calculated round number is equal to or greater than a predetermined round number (for example, 15 rounds), the predetermined round number may be determined as the round number of the unit special game executed in the special game.

  Note that the scope of the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and can be applied to various other embodiments as long as they do not contradict the description of the claims. For example, in the embodiment of the present invention, the first, second and third round number lottery means 11, 12 and 13 are provided in the special game winning determination device 100, but the first and second round number lottery means 11 are provided. , 12 may be provided, and the number of rounds of the unit special game executed in the special game by the first and second round number lottery means 11 and 12 may be determined by lottery.

  In the embodiment of the present invention, the first round number lottery means 11 is arranged in the upper stage, and the second round number lottery means 12 and the third round number lottery means 13 are arranged in the lower stage. The configuration of the first, second, and third round number lottery means 11, 12, and 13 is not limited to this.

  In the embodiment of the present invention, the first, second, and third round number lottery means 11, 12, and 13 are composed of croons, but have at least one area that allows a game ball to enter. Any lottery means may be used as long as it is a lottery means.

  In the present embodiment, a predetermined number of rounds is assigned to the holes (areas) provided in the first, second, and third round number lottery means 11, 12, and 13. The number may be variable.

  The present invention can be applied not only to a so-called pachinko machine but also to other ball game machines such as an arrangement ball as long as it is a ball game machine using game balls.

It is a front view which shows the external appearance of the game board surface 2 of the ball game machine 1 which concerns on embodiment of this invention. The symbol display device 20, the start winning opening 3, the game ball storage unit 10, the first round number lottery means 11, the second round number lottery means 12, the third round number lottery means 13, and the big winning hole 8 FIG. It is a figure which shows the example of a structure of the 3rd round number lottery means. It is the schematic which shows the 1st, 2nd, 3rd number-of-rounds lottery means 11, 12, 13 and the special winning opening 8. 1 is a block diagram of an apparatus for controlling functions related to a ball game machine 1. FIG. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the operation | movement which concerns on a ball game machine. It is a flowchart of jackpot determination processing (step S1). It is a flowchart of a symbol variation process (step S15). It is a flowchart of round number determination processing (step S2). It is a flowchart of special game control processing (step S3).

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DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Ball game machine, 2 Game board surface, 3 Start winning opening, 4 Enlarging device, 5 Actuation gate, 6 Winning opening, 7 Attacker unit, 8 Outstanding winning opening, 9 Out opening, 10 Game ball storage part, 11 1st Round number lottery means, 12 Second round number lottery means, 13 Third round number lottery means, 20 Symbol display device, 21 Normal symbol display section, 22 Guide rail, 23, 24 Windmill, 100 Special game prize determination device, 111, 121, 131 1st hole, 112, 122, 132 2nd hole, 133 3rd hole, 200 game control device, 210 special game determination means, 220 game state notification means, 230 special game control means

Claims (8)

A special game winning determination device that includes a winning portion provided on the surface of the game board, and that determines whether or not to play a special game based on winning a game ball in the winning portion;
Special game execution means capable of repeatedly executing a unit special game that makes it easy to win a variable winning opening provided on the surface of the game board by a predetermined number of rounds when it is determined by the special game winning determination device to perform the special game In a ball game machine equipped with
The special game winning determination device further includes at least first and second round number lottery means respectively provided on the game board surface,
Each of the first and second round number lottery means has at least one region that allows a game ball to enter, and each region has a number of rounds in which the unit special game is repeatedly executed in a special game. Correspondingly,
The game balls in which the number of rounds is drawn by the first round number lottery means are guided to the second round number lottery means, and further, the number of rounds is drawn by the second round number lottery means,
The special game executing means repeatedly executes the unit special game by the number of rounds obtained by adding or multiplying the lottery result by the first round number lottery means and the lottery result by the second round number lottery means. A ball game machine to play. Further, the special game winning determination device includes a third round number lottery means,
The third round number lottery means has at least one area that allows a game ball to enter, and the area corresponds to the number of rounds in which the unit special game is repeatedly executed in a special game,
The game balls for which the number of rounds has been drawn by the first round number lottery means are guided to the second or third round number lottery means, and further, the number of rounds by the second or third round number lottery means. The lottery is
The special game execution means repeatedly executes the unit special game by the number of rounds obtained by adding or multiplying the lottery result by the first round number lottery means and the lottery result by the second or third round number lottery means. The bullet ball game machine according to claim 1. A symbol display device capable of variable symbol display;
A symbol control means for controlling a symbol variation display to be stopped and displayed after the symbol variation display on the symbol display device;
A special game winning determination device that includes a winning portion provided on the surface of the game board, and that determines whether or not to play a special game based on winning a game ball in the winning portion;
Special game execution means capable of repeatedly executing a unit special game that makes it easy to win a variable winning opening provided on the surface of the game board by a predetermined number of rounds when it is determined by the special game winning determination device to perform the special game In a ball game machine equipped with
The special game winning determination device further includes at least first and second round number lottery means respectively provided on the game board surface,
Each of the first and second round number lottery means has at least one region that allows a game ball to enter, and each region has a number of rounds in which the unit special game is repeatedly executed in a special game. Correspondingly,
The game balls in which the number of rounds is drawn by the first round number lottery means are guided to the second round number lottery means, and further, the number of rounds is drawn by the second round number lottery means,
The special game executing means repeatedly executes the unit special game by the number of rounds obtained by adding or multiplying the lottery result by the first round number lottery means and the lottery result by the second round number lottery means. A ball game machine to play. Further, the special game winning determination device includes a third round number lottery means,
The third round number lottery means has at least one area that allows a game ball to enter, and the area corresponds to the number of rounds in which the unit special game is repeatedly executed in a special game,
The game balls for which the number of rounds has been drawn by the first round number lottery means are guided to the second or third round number lottery means, and further, the number of rounds by the second or third round number lottery means. The lottery is
The special game execution means repeatedly executes the unit special game by the number of rounds obtained by adding or multiplying the lottery result by the first round number lottery means and the lottery result by the second or third round number lottery means. The bullet ball game machine according to claim 3. The ball game machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the special game winning determination device includes a game ball storage unit that stores and stores a game ball guided by the first round number lottery means. . 6. The bullet ball game machine according to claim 1, wherein at least one of the round number lottery means is configured to be visible by a player. The ball game according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein at least one of the first, second, and third round number lottery means includes notifying means for notifying a lottery result of each round number. Machine. Furthermore, a ball detection device that is provided in at least one of the first, second, and third round number drawing means and detects the passage of a game ball, and the ball detection device detects the passage of the game ball. The ball game according to any one of claims 1 to 6, further comprising means for notifying a player that a game ball has entered the first, second, and third round number lottery means. Machine.

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