JP2006254998A - Pachinko game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a pachinko game machine which unifies the operating balance for all of a plurality of pattern displaying means, and can sufficiently impart the amusement of the game resulting from the provision of a plurality of the independent pattern display means on one game panel to game players. <P>SOLUTION: This pachinko game machine is equipped with a first pattern displaying means 6 and a second pattern displaying means 7, and a first starting port 8 and a second starting port 9. In this case, the first pattern display means 6 and the second pattern display means 7 are formed on the game panel 4 on which game balls are shot. The first starting port 8 and the second starting port 9 are formed on the game panel 4 while respectively corresponding to the first and second pattern display means 6 and 7, and are used for starting the variable display of patterns which are displayed on respective pattern display means. The pachinko game machine is also equipped with a control means 34 which is equipped with a distributing means 14 comprising a holding means 18, a sensing means 19 and a motor 20, and at the same time, controls the motor 20 in such a manner that the game balls may be discharged in a direction by which the operating balance for all of the pattern display means is unified. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a symbol display means for variably displaying symbols and a pachinko gaming machine provided with a plurality of start openings corresponding to each of the symbol display means.

  Usually, for example, in a pachinko gaming machine called type 1, a symbol display means for variably displaying three symbols, a starting port for starting variably displaying symbols displayed on the symbol display means, etc. are formed on the game board. For example, if the same symbols are all stopped and displayed on the symbol display means, a big hit state occurs and a large number of game balls can be obtained as prize balls.

However, conventionally, a plurality of symbol display means independent from each other and a plurality of start openings corresponding to each of them are arranged on one game board, and a game ball wins at one of the start openings to cope with it. A pachinko gaming machine in which the displayed symbol display means starts variably displaying has been proposed (for example, disclosed in Patent Document 1). According to such a pachinko gaming machine, a variety of game forms by the respective symbol display means are made different from each other. Game development can be performed.
JP 2003-310925 A

  However, in the conventional pachinko gaming machine described above, a plurality of start ports corresponding to each symbol display means must be arranged on one game board. There was a risk of rate bias. Therefore, the symbol display means that is frequently displayed and the symbol display means that are not frequently displayed remarkably appear, and the player can enjoy the interest of the game by providing a plurality of independent symbol display means on one game board. There was a problem that it was not possible to give enough.

  In addition, when a plurality of symbol display means and a plurality of start openings corresponding thereto are provided, depending on the state of the symbol display means (such as a gaming state displaying a jackpot or reach) and the number of stored prizes at each start opening The operation balance of the whole symbol display means is lost, and the same problem as described above occurs. That is, for each symbol display means, the state of whether or not the variable display is started is varied even when winning at the start opening, and the overall operation balance of the plurality of symbol display means could not be improved. .

  The present invention has been made in view of such circumstances, and it is possible to equalize the overall operational balance of a plurality of symbol display means and provide a plurality of independent symbol display means on one game board. The object is to provide a pachinko gaming machine capable of sufficiently giving interest to a player.

  The invention according to claim 1 is formed on a game board on which a game ball is shot, and is formed on the game board corresponding to each of the plurality of design display means for displaying the design in a variable manner. And a pachinko gaming machine comprising a plurality of start ports for starting to display the symbols to be displayed on each symbol display means, holding means for temporarily holding a game ball that has been ejected on the game board, A detecting means for detecting that the game ball is held by the holding means; and when the detecting means detects a holding state of the game ball, the holding means is driven, and the game ball is moved to the plurality of start ports. And a control means for controlling the drive means so as to discharge the game balls in a direction in which the operation balance of the entire symbol display means is equalized. Preparation It is characterized in.

  According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the pachinko gaming machine according to the first aspect, the control means is configured to equalize the operation balance of the symbol display means based on the gaming state displayed by each symbol display means. The drive means is controlled so as to discharge the game ball toward the camera.

  According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the pachinko gaming machine according to the second aspect, the control means determines whether each symbol display means is a special game state display or a reach state display, and is driven according to the determination result. It is characterized by controlling the control.

  According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the pachinko gaming machine according to the first aspect, when a game ball wins at each start opening and the symbol display means corresponding to the start opening is in a variable display, the start opening Storage means for storing the number of winning prizes, and the control means discharges the game balls toward the direction in which the operation balance of the symbol display means is equalized based on the winning number stored in the storage means. The drive means is controlled to do so.

  A fifth aspect of the invention is the pachinko gaming machine according to any one of the first to fourth aspects, further comprising lottery means for performing a lottery with a probability of equalizing the operational balance of the symbol display means. The control means controls the driving means based on a lottery result by the lottery means.

  The invention described in claim 6 is characterized in that, in the pachinko gaming machine according to claim 5, when the operation balance of the symbol display means is equalized, the lottery means performs a lottery with an equal probability.

  According to the invention of claim 1, since the control means controls the driving means of the distributing means, the operation balance of the whole of the plurality of symbol display means is equalized, and a plurality of independent symbol display means on one game board. It is possible to sufficiently provide the player with an interest in playing games.

  According to the invention of claim 2 and claim 3, the control means is based on the gaming state (special gaming state display or reach state display) displayed on each symbol display means, and the operation balance of the symbol display means is equal. Since the driving means is controlled so as to discharge the game ball in the direction to be changed, the symbol changing game can be performed in a balanced manner by the plurality of symbol display means.

  According to the invention of claim 4, the control means controls the driving means so as to discharge the game ball in a direction in which the operation balance of the symbol display means is equalized based on the number of winnings stored in the storage means. The symbol variation game can be performed without wasting a winning at the starting port.

  According to the invention of claim 5, since the lottery means for performing the lottery with the probability of equalizing the operation balance of the symbol display means is provided, and the control means controls the driving means based on the lottery result by the lottery means. As compared with the case where the game balls are always discharged toward the direction in which the operation balance is equalized, the gameability can be improved.

  According to the invention of claim 6, when the operation balance of the symbol display means is equalized, the lottery means performs the lottery with the same probability, so that the distribution means discharges the game ball toward any starting port. This makes it difficult to predict and can further improve game playability.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be specifically described with reference to the drawings.
As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine according to the first embodiment has a front frame 3 to which a glass plate 2 is attached, and the player can visually observe the game board 4 from the glass plate 2. It is configured as follows. The game board 4 is formed with a plurality of nails or windmills (not shown) in addition to the special winning opening 10.

  An accessory 5 is formed in the approximate center of the game board 4, and a first symbol display means 6 and a second symbol display means 7 each comprising a liquid crystal display device are disposed on the left and right sides of the accessory 5 respectively. Has been. The first symbol display means 6 and the second symbol display means 7 can independently display a plurality of symbols on each screen in a variable manner. Further, a pair of left and right first start ports 8 corresponding to the first symbol display means 6 and second start ports 9 corresponding to the second symbol display means 7 are formed at a position below the accessory 5.

  That is, when a game ball wins at the first start port 8, a plurality of symbols on the first symbol display means 6 are started to be displayed in a variable manner, and when a game ball wins at the second start port 9, the second symbol display means 7 A plurality of symbols are started to be displayed in a variable manner, and each of them can display an independent game. Then, for example, if the same symbols are all stopped and displayed on the first symbol display means 6 or the second symbol display means 7, a “hit state” occurs, and the big prize opening 10 is opened and closed at a predetermined time and timing. Thus, the player can acquire a large number of game balls.

  Furthermore, in the vicinity of the lower part of the first symbol display means 6 and the second symbol display means 7 in the accessory 5, storage number display lamps 15 and 16 each comprising four lamps are formed. That is, when the game ball wins the corresponding start opening during the symbol changing operation of each symbol display means, the number of the winning prizes (stored number) is stored in the storage means 33 (see FIG. 4), and The stored number display lamp 15 or 16 is turned on according to the stored stored number so that the stored number can be displayed to the player. A handle 11 is disposed at the lower right corner of the pachinko gaming machine 1 so that the game ball in the upper plate 12 can be ejected to the game board 4 by rotating the handle 11. Moreover, the code | symbol 13 in the same figure has shown the lower pan of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  In the center of the accessory 5, as shown in FIG. 2, a flow path portion 17 through which a game ball can pass is formed. The flow path unit 17 discharges the game balls from the introduction port 17a for introducing the game balls bullets on the game board 4 toward the two start ports (the first start port 8 and the second start port 9). A pair of discharge ports 17b and 17c is formed, and a distribution chamber 17d communicating with both the introduction port 17a and the discharge ports 17b and 17c is formed in the middle.

  The distribution chamber 17d and the flow path portion 17 thereabove are provided with a distribution means 14 comprising a detection means 19 for detecting the passage of a game ball, a holding means 18, and a motor 20 (see FIG. 3) as a drive means. It has been. The holding means 18 is composed of a fan-like plate material that is arranged so as to be rotatable about the rotation axis L by the motor 20 in the sorting chamber 17d, and is in a central position (the state shown in FIGS. 1 and 2). The game ball can be held at the top.

  The detection means 19 includes a sensor that can detect that the game ball reaches the sorting chamber 17d through the flow path portion 17, and can detect that the game ball is held by the holding means 18. It is said that. When the holding state of the game ball is detected by the detection unit 19, the holding unit 18 rotates about the rotation axis L. When the detection unit 19 rotates rightward (clockwise), the held game ball is removed. When it is dropped to the discharge port 17b, discharged toward the first start port 8, and rotated leftward (counterclockwise), the held game ball is dropped to the discharge port 17c, and the second It discharges toward the starting port 9.

  Thereby, the game ball held by the holding means 18 is selectively discharged toward either the first start port 8 or the second start port 9 by the rotation of the hold means 18. Become. The holding means 18 rotates and drops the game ball to either the discharge port 17b or 17c, and then immediately returns to the central position, which is the initial position. The game ball can be held. Further, the motor 20 that rotates the holding unit 18 is controlled by a control unit 34 to be described later, and it is determined by the control whether it rotates left or right.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 4, a main board 21 for controlling game contents throughout the pachinko gaming machine 1 is disposed inside the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment. The main board 21 has a CPU 22 electrically connected to the ROM and RAM, and various electrical components are connected to the CPU 22 via I / O.

  Specifically, a first start port switch 23 for detecting a winning at the first start port 8, a second start port switch 24 for detecting a win at the second start port 9, a detecting means 19, and a general award port switch 25. A count switch 26 for counting the number of winnings in the special winning opening 10, a normal symbol start switch 27, and the like are electrically connected to the CPU 22 so that a predetermined signal can be transmitted.

  The first symbol display means 6, the second symbol display means 7, the stored number display lamps 15 and 16, the control means 34 for controlling the drive of the motor 20, the solenoid 28 for opening and closing the special prize opening 10, etc. It is electrically connected so that a predetermined signal can be transmitted. Among these, the control means 34 controls the rotation direction, drive timing, etc. of the motor 20, controls the motor 20 based on a signal from a game state recognition means 32 described later, and holds the holding means 18 in the distribution means 14. Is for rotating in the left or right direction.

  On the other hand, the CPU 22 has a symbol variation control means 29 for independently controlling the display of the first symbol display means 6 and the second symbol display means 7, and a jackpot determination for determining whether or not each symbol display means is a big hit. A means 30, a jackpot operation control means 31 for controlling an operation (such as opening / closing operation of the big prize opening 10) when a jackpot occurs, a game state recognition means 32, and a storage means 33 are formed.

  Of these, the gaming state recognition means 32 determines whether or not the jackpot state (special gaming state) or the reach state is displayed by the first symbol display means 6 and the second symbol display means 7. Based on the display state of each symbol display means determined by the gaming state recognition means 32, the distribution means 14 toward the direction in which the operation balance between the first symbol display means 6 and the second symbol display means 7 is equalized. Is configured to distribute game balls.

  That is, the game state recognition means 32 determines the rotational drive direction of the motor 20 and determines whether the game ball held by the holding means 18 should be discharged to the first start port 8 or the second start port 9. The game balls are distributed (discharged) by the distribution means 14 in a direction in which the operation balance of the entire symbol display means is equalized. However, if the big hit state display or the reach state display is performed on the symbol display means, if the game ball wins at the corresponding start opening, the number of stored will increase within the upper limit range, but a new fluctuation display Since the operation balance with the other symbol display means is lost, the game balls are discharged toward the starting port corresponding to the symbol display means in which such a display state is not performed. The operation balance in the symbol display means is equalized.

  More specifically, when the game balls held by the holding means 18 in the distributing means 14 are selectively distributed to the first starting port 8 side or the second starting port 9 side, for example, a big hit state is generated in the first symbol display means 6. When the display or reach state display is made, the motor 20 is controlled by the control means 34 so that the game ball is discharged to the second starting port 9 side, the holding means 18 is rotated to the left, When the big winning state display or the reach state display is made on the second symbol display means 7, the control means 34 controls the motor 20 so that the game ball is discharged to the first starting port 8 side, and the holding means 18 is moved to the right. It is designed to rotate in the direction.

  Therefore, based on the gaming state (special gaming state display or reach state display) displayed on each symbol display unit, the control unit 34 discharges the game ball toward the direction in which the operation balance of the symbol display unit is equalized. Since the motor 20 is controlled so that a plurality of symbol display means can perform a balanced game with a plurality of symbol display means, it is possible to play a game of interest by providing a plurality of independent symbol display means on one game board. Can be sufficiently given to a person.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when it is determined by the gaming state recognition means 32 that the operation balance of the symbol display means is equalized, random or set order (for example, toward the first start port 8 and the second start port 9). The game balls are distributed by the distribution means 14 in accordance with the discharge of the game balls alternately).

Next, control of the gaming state recognition means 32 according to the first embodiment will be described based on the flowchart of FIG.
First, when the detection means 19 detects the passage of a game ball (S1), the holding means 18 recognizes that the game ball is being held, and in S2, the first symbol display means 6 displays the special game state display or After determining whether or not it is a reach state display, the process proceeds to S3 if it is a special game state display or the like, otherwise proceeds to S4.

  In S3 and S4, it is determined whether or not the second symbol display means 7 is the special game state display or the reach state display. That is, if it is determined in S3 that the second symbol display means 7 is a special game state display or the like, both the first symbol display means 6 and the second symbol display means 7 can be recognized as a special game state display or the like. At the same time, if it is determined in S4 that the second symbol display means 7 is not the special game state display or the like, it can be recognized that neither the first symbol display means 6 nor the second symbol display means 7 is the special game state display or the like. In this case, since it can be recognized that the operation balance of the entire symbol display means is equalized, the process proceeds to S5, and the game balls are discharged alternately toward the random or setting order (for example, the first start port 8 and the second start port 9). ), The game balls are distributed by the distribution means 14.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S3 that the second symbol display means 7 is not the special game state display or the like, it can be recognized that only the first symbol display means 6 is the special game state display or the like. If it is determined that the 2 symbol display means 7 is in the special game state or the like, only the second symbol display means 7 can be recognized as the special game state display or the like, and the process proceeds to S6. However, in order to equalize the overall operational balance of the symbol display means, the motor 20 is controlled by the control means 34 so that the game ball is discharged to the first starting port 8 side in S6, and to the second starting port 9 side in S7. The control means 34 controls the motor 20 so that the game ball is discharged. Thus, a series of controls by the gaming state recognition unit 32 is completed.

Next, a pachinko gaming machine according to a second embodiment of the present invention will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment has an overall configuration substantially the same as that of the first embodiment, but as shown in FIG. 6, the CPU 22 of the main board 21 has a symbol variation control means 29, a jackpot. A lottery means 35 is formed in addition to the determination means 30, the big hit operation control means 31, the gaming state recognition means 32, and the storage means 33. In addition, the same code | symbol shall be attached | subjected to the component similar to the said 1st Embodiment, and the detailed description is abbreviate | omitted.

  The lottery means 35 performs a lottery with a probability of equalizing the operation balance of the first symbol display means 6 and the second symbol display means 7 based on the recognition result by the gaming state recognition means 32, and based on the lottery result. A control signal is transmitted to the control means 34. That is, the lottery means 35 instructs the rotational drive direction of the motor 20 and determines by lottery whether the game ball held by the holding means 18 should be discharged to the first start port 8 or the second start port 9. The game balls are distributed (discharged) by the distribution means 14 in a direction in which the operation balance of the entire symbol display means is equalized.

  However, if the big hit state display or the reach state display is performed on the symbol display means, if the game ball wins at the corresponding start opening, the number of stored will increase within the upper limit range, but a new fluctuation display Since the operation balance with other symbol display means is lost, the game ball is discharged with high probability toward the start port corresponding to the symbol display means in which such a display state is not performed. The operation balance in the plurality of symbol display means is equalized.

  More specifically, when the game balls held by the holding unit 18 are selectively distributed to the first start port 8 side or the second start port 9 side in the distribution unit 14, a big hit state display or a reach state display is performed. The lottery means 35 performs a lottery so that the probability that the game ball is discharged to the start opening corresponding to the symbol display means that is not displayed is higher than the start opening corresponding to the symbol display means that is, In response to this, the holding means 18 rotates.

  Therefore, the control means 34 raises the game ball toward the direction in which the operation balance of the symbol display means is equalized based on the game state (special game state display or reach state display) displayed on each symbol display means. Since the driving means is controlled to discharge with probability, the symbol changing game can be performed in a balanced manner by a plurality of symbol display means. In addition, since the lottery means 35 for performing the lottery with the probability of equalizing the operation balance of the symbol display means is provided, and the control means 34 controls the motor 20 based on the lottery result by the lottery means 35, the first implementation. As compared with the case where the game balls are always discharged in the direction in which the operation balance is equalized as in the embodiment, the game performance can be improved.

  In the present embodiment, when the gaming state recognition unit 32 determines that the operation balance of the symbol display unit is equalized, the lottery unit 35 performs lottery with an equal probability. That is, when the operation balance of the symbol display means is equalized, it is determined whether the game ball held by the holding means 18 should be discharged to the first start port 8 or the second start port 9 In the embodiment, whether the holding means 18 should be rotated to the left or right is determined with a probability of 1: 1).

  Therefore, when the operation balance of the symbol display means is equalized, it becomes difficult to predict to which starting port the sorting means 14 will discharge the game ball, and the game performance can be further improved. Alternatively, if the operation balance of the symbol display means is equalized, the game balls are alternately distributed in a preset order (for example, the game balls are discharged alternately toward the first start port 8 and the second start port 9). )

Next, control of the gaming state recognition unit 32 and the lottery unit 35 according to the second embodiment will be described based on the flowchart of FIG.
First, when the detection means 19 detects the passage of a game ball (S1), the holding means 18 recognizes that the game ball is being held, and in S2, the first symbol display means 6 displays the special game state display or After determining whether or not it is a reach state display, the process proceeds to S3 if it is a special game state display or the like, otherwise proceeds to S4.

  In S3 and S4, it is determined whether or not the second symbol display means 7 is the special game state display or the reach state display. That is, if it is determined in S3 that the second symbol display means 7 is a special game state display or the like, both the first symbol display means 6 and the second symbol display means 7 can be recognized as a special game state display or the like. At the same time, if it is determined in S4 that the second symbol display means 7 is not the special game state display or the like, it can be recognized that neither the first symbol display means 6 nor the second symbol display means 7 is the special game state display or the like.

  In this case, since it can be recognized that the operation balance of the entire symbol display means is equalized, the process proceeds to S5, where the lottery means 35 performs a lottery with an equal probability. That is, a lottery with an equal probability as to whether the game ball held by the holding means 18 should be discharged to the first starting port 8 or the second starting port 9 (in this embodiment, the holding unit 18 is rotated to the left or right). Is determined with a probability of 1: 1).

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S3 that the second symbol display means 7 is not the special game state display or the like, it can be recognized that only the first symbol display means 6 is the special game state display or the like. If it is determined that the 2 symbol display means 7 is in the special game state or the like, only the second symbol display means 7 can be recognized as the special game state display or the like, and the process proceeds to S6. However, the probability that the game ball will be discharged to the start port corresponding to the symbol display means that is not displayed is higher than the start port corresponding to the symbol display means in which the jackpot state display or reach state display is performed. The lottery means 35 performs the lottery (in this embodiment, the discharge to the first start port 8 side: the discharge to the second start port 9 side has a probability of 1: 4 or 4: 1. ).

  And after the lottery result by S5 thru | or S7 is obtained, it progresses to S8 and it is discriminate | determined whether the said lottery result was determined to discharge | emit to the 1st starting port 8 side. If it is determined by the lottery means 35 that the first starting port 8 is to be discharged, the process proceeds to S9 and the control means 34 controls the motor 20 so that the game ball is discharged to the first starting port 8 side. If it is determined by the lottery means 35 that the first starting port 8 is not discharged (that is, the second starting port 9 is discharged), the process proceeds to S10 and the game ball is discharged to the second starting port 9 side. The control means 34 controls the motor 20. Thus, a series of control by the game state recognition unit 32 and the lottery unit 35 is completed.

Next, a pachinko gaming machine according to a third embodiment of the present invention will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment has an overall configuration substantially the same as that of the first and second embodiments, but as shown in FIG. In addition to the fluctuation control means 29, the big hit determination means 30, the big hit operation control means 31 and the storage means 33, a stored number recognition means 36 is formed. In addition, the same code | symbol shall be attached | subjected to the component similar to the said 1st Embodiment, and the detailed description is abbreviate | omitted.

  Based on the winning number (stored number) stored in the storage means 33, the stored number recognition means 36 sends a predetermined signal to the control means 34 so as to discharge the game balls in a direction in which the operation balance of the symbol display means is equalized. Is transmitted to control the motor 20. That is, the stored number recognition means 36 instructs the rotational drive direction of the motor 20, and determines whether the game ball held by the holding means 18 should be discharged to the first start port 8 or the second start port 9. The game balls are distributed (discharged) by the distribution means 14 in a direction in which the operation balance of the entire symbol display means is equalized.

  However, if the number stored in the storage means 33 exceeds the upper limit (four in this embodiment), even if a game ball wins at the start port corresponding to the storage means 33, it is not counted as the number stored. Since the operation balance of the entire symbol display means is lost, the game balls are discharged toward the starting port on the side where the stored number is small, thereby equalizing the operation balance among the plurality of symbol display means. Is intended.

  More specifically, when the game ball held by the holding unit 18 is selectively distributed to the first start port 8 side or the second start port 9 side in the distribution unit 14, for example, storage on the first symbol display unit 6 side, for example. When the number is larger than the number stored on the second symbol display means 7 side, the control means 34 controls the motor 20 so that the game balls are discharged to the second starting port 9 side, and the holding means 18 is rotated to the left. On the other hand, when the number stored on the second symbol display means 7 side is larger than the number stored on the first symbol display means 6 side, the control means 34 causes the game balls to be discharged to the first start port 8 side. The motor 20 is controlled to rotate the holding means 18 in the right direction.

  Therefore, since the control means 34 controls the motor 20 so as to discharge the game balls in a direction in which the operation balance of the symbol display means is equalized based on the number of storage corresponding to each symbol display means, The symbol variation game can be performed without wasting a prize, and the symbol variation game can be performed in a balanced manner by a plurality of symbol display means. A plurality of independent symbol display means on one game board It is possible to sufficiently provide the player with an interest in playing games.

Next, the control of the stored number recognition means 36 according to the third embodiment will be described based on the flowchart of FIG.
First, when the detecting means 19 detects the passage of a game ball (S1), the holding means 18 recognizes that the game ball is held, and the first symbol display means stored in the storage means 33 in S2. Reference is made to the number N1 stored on the 6 side and the number N2 stored on the second symbol display means 7, respectively, and the process proceeds to S3. In S3, it is determined whether or not the stored number N1 and the stored number N2 are the same number, and if they are the same number, the process proceeds to S7 and is random or set in order (for example, toward the first start port 8 and the second start port 9). The game balls are distributed by the distribution means 14 in accordance with the discharge of the game balls alternately).

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S3 that the stored number N1 and the stored number N2 are not the same number, the process proceeds to S4, where the sizes of the stored numbers N1 and N2 (the number of stored numbers) are compared, and the stored number N1 is stored. If it is larger than the number N2 (that is, if the number stored on the first symbol display means 6 side is larger), the process proceeds to S6, and an instruction is transmitted to the control means 34 to discharge the game ball to the second starting port 9 side. At the same time, when the stored number N2 is larger than the stored number N1 (that is, when the stored number on the second symbol display means 7 side is larger), the process proceeds to S5 and the game ball is discharged to the first starting port 9 side. An instruction is transmitted to the control means 34. Thus, a series of controls by the stored number recognition means 36 is completed.

Next, a pachinko gaming machine according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment has the same overall configuration as that of the third embodiment, but as shown in FIG. 10, the CPU 22 of the main board 21 has a symbol variation control means 29, a jackpot. A lottery means 37 is formed in addition to the determination means 30, the big hit operation control means 31, the stored number recognition means 36 and the storage means 33. In addition, the same code | symbol shall be attached | subjected to the component similar to the said 1st-3rd embodiment, and the detailed description is abbreviate | omitted.

  The lottery means 37 performs the lottery with a probability of equalizing the operation balance of the first symbol display means 6 and the second symbol display means 7 based on the recognition result of the stored number by the stored number recognition means 36. A control signal based on the result is transmitted to the control means 34. That is, the lottery means 37, like the lottery means 35 of the second embodiment, instructs the rotational drive direction of the motor 20, and the game ball held by the holding means 18 is stored in the first start port 8 or the second start port 9. Which is to be discharged is determined by lottery, and game balls are distributed (discharged) by the distribution means 14 in a direction in which the operation balance of the entire symbol display means is equalized.

Next, the control of the stored number recognition means 36 and the lottery means 37 according to the fourth embodiment will be described based on the flowchart of FIG.
First, when the detecting means 19 detects the passage of a game ball (S1), the holding means 18 recognizes that the game ball is held, and the first symbol display means stored in the storage means 33 in S2. Reference is made to the number N1 stored on the 6 side and the number N2 stored on the second symbol display means 7, respectively, and the process proceeds to S3.

  In S3, it is determined whether or not the stored number N1 and the stored number N2 are the same number. If the number is the same, it can be recognized that the operation balance of the entire symbol display means is equalized, so the process proceeds to S7 and lottery means 37 draws with equal probability. That is, a lottery with an equal probability as to whether the game ball held by the holding means 18 should be discharged to the first starting port 8 or the second starting port 9 (in this embodiment, the holding unit 18 is rotated to the left or right). Is determined with a probability of 1: 1).

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S3 that the stored number N1 and the stored number N2 are not the same number, it is recognized that the operation balance of the symbol display means is not equalized, and the process proceeds to S4, and the size of the stored numbers N1 and N2 (the stored number) Are compared). As a result, when the stored number N1 is larger than the stored number N2 (that is, when the stored number on the first symbol display means 6 side is larger), the process proceeds to S6, the discharge to the first starting port 8 side and the second 2 When the discharge to the start port 9 side is selected with a probability of 1: 4, and the stored number N2 is larger than the stored number N1 (that is, the stored number on the second symbol display means 6 side is larger). ), The process proceeds to S5, and the discharge to the first start port 8 side and the discharge to the second start port 9 side are drawn with a probability of 4: 1.

  And after the lottery result by S5 thru | or S7 is obtained, it progresses to S8 and it is discriminate | determined whether the said lottery result was determined to discharge | emit to the 1st starting port 8 side. If it is determined by the lottery means 37 that the first starting port 8 is to be discharged, the process proceeds to S9 and the control means 34 controls the motor 20 so that the game ball is discharged to the first starting port 8 side. When it is determined by the lottery means 37 that the first starting port 8 is not discharged (that is, discharged to the second starting port 9), the process proceeds to S10, and the game ball is discharged to the second starting port 9 side. The control means 34 controls the motor 20. Thus, a series of control by the stored number recognition means 36 and the lottery means 37 is completed.

  As mentioned above, although 1st-4th embodiment was described, this invention is not limited to these, For example, it comprises a game state recognition means and a storage number recognition means, and the game state displayed on a symbol display means And the stored number stored in the storage means, the distribution means may discharge the game balls toward the direction in which the operation balance of the entire symbol display means is equalized. In addition, the holding means for temporarily holding the game ball can hold the game ball once in another form as long as it is selectively driven by the motor 20 (for example, a part of the disk-shaped member). A recess may be formed, and the disc-like member may be rotated left or right to selectively discharge the game ball in the recess to the first start port or the second start port.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, two symbol display means and two start openings are formed, but the present invention is also applicable to a case where three or more symbol display means and start openings are formed on one game board. Can do. Further, the distribution means is capable of sequentially discharging the game balls in a set order toward each of the plurality of start openings in order to sequentially distribute the game balls bullets on the game board to the plurality of start openings. For example, it is good also as a thing of another form (For example, it is not formed in an accessory but formed independently, etc.).

  A pachinko game that includes a sorting unit that discharges the game balls toward any of the plurality of start openings, and that is controlled so as to discharge the game balls in a direction in which the operation balance of the entire plurality of symbol display units is equalized. If it is a machine, it can be applied to ones with different external shapes or with other functions added.

Front view showing a pachinko gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention Schematic diagram showing the objects in the pachinko machine Sectional view taken along line III-III in FIG. The block diagram which shows the main board | substrate with which the pachinko game machine is equipped, and the various components connected to this main board | substrate Flow chart showing control of gaming state recognition means in the pachinko gaming machine The block diagram which shows the main board | substrate with which the pachinko game machine which concerns on the 2nd Embodiment of this invention comprises, and the various component connected to this main board | substrate. Flow chart showing control of game state recognition means and lottery means in the pachinko gaming machine The block diagram which shows the main board | substrate with which the pachinko game machine which concerns on the 3rd Embodiment of this invention comprises, and the various components connected to this main board | substrate. Flow chart showing the control of the number-of-storages recognition means in the pachinko machine The block diagram which shows the main board | substrate with which the pachinko game machine which concerns on the 4th Embodiment of this invention comprises, and the various component connected to this main board | substrate. Flow chart showing control of stored number recognition means and lottery means in the pachinko machine

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DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine 2 Glass plate 3 Front frame 4 Game board 5 Accompaniment 6 1st symbol display means 7 2nd symbol display means 8 1st starting port 9 2nd starting port 10 Grand prize opening 11 Handle 12 Upper plate 13 Lower plate 14 Distributing means 15, 16 Storage number display lamp 17 Channel portion 17 a Inlet port 17 b, 17 c Discharge port 18 Holding means 19 Detecting means 20 Motor (driving means)
21 Main board 22 CPU
32 gaming state recognition means 33 storage means 34 control means 35 lottery means 36 storage number recognition means 37 lottery means

Claims (6)

A plurality of symbol display means formed on a game board on which a game ball is bulleted and variably displaying symbols;
A plurality of starting ports for starting variable display of symbols formed on the game board corresponding to each of the symbol display means and displayed by each symbol display means;
In a pachinko machine equipped with
A holding means for temporarily holding a game ball that has been ejected on the game board, a detection means for detecting that the game ball is held by the holding means, and a state in which the detection means holds the game ball. A driving unit that drives the holding unit when detected, and a driving unit that discharges the game ball toward any of the plurality of start ports;
A pachinko gaming machine comprising control means for controlling the drive means so as to discharge the game ball in a direction in which the overall operational balance of the symbol display means is equalized.   The control means controls the driving means so as to discharge the game ball in a direction in which the operation balance of the symbol display means is equalized based on the gaming state displayed by each symbol display means. The pachinko gaming machine according to claim 1.   3. The pachinko machine according to claim 2, wherein the control means determines whether each symbol display means is a special game state display or a reach state display, and controls drive control according to the determination result. Gaming machine. When a game ball wins at each starting port and the symbol display means corresponding to the starting port is variably displayed, it has a storage means for storing the number of winnings to the starting port,
The control means controls the drive means so as to discharge the game ball in a direction in which the operation balance of the symbol display means is equalized based on the number of winnings stored in the storage means. The pachinko gaming machine according to claim 1.   The lottery means for performing the lottery with the probability of equalizing the operation balance of the symbol display means, and the control means controls the driving means based on the lottery result by the lottery means. A pachinko gaming machine according to claim 4.   6. The pachinko gaming machine according to claim 5, wherein when the operation balance of the symbol display means is equalized, the lottery means performs a lottery with an equal probability.

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