JP2007105261A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of enhancing the interest of a player in an opening/closing winning device and preventing the decline of the eagerness for play by the opening/closing motions of the opening/closing winning device. <P>SOLUTION: The game device comprises the opening/closing winning device 900 with a pair of first movable pieces 904 for performing prescribed opening/closing motions based on the entrance of a game medium into a starting hole and a winning hole 901 for a generator for allowing a game ball to enter as the state of the first movable pieces 904 is changed from the closed state to the opened state. In addition, the opening/closing winning device 900 also has second movable pieces 905 supported in such a way as can be displaced between the retreated state in which the second movable pieces are located under the first movable pieces in the opened state and the projecting state in which the second movable pieces are located on the extension of the first movable pieces 904, and a movable piece driving control means for moving the second movable pieces 905 in correspondence to the opening/closing motions of the first movable pieces 904. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine (generally also referred to as a “pachinko machine”) or a spinning-type gaming machine (generally also referred to as a “pachislot machine”).

  Conventionally, in a gaming area of a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine, a number of obstacle nails arranged in a predetermined gauge arrangement and a windmill arranged at an appropriate position are provided. There is also known a gaming machine in which an open / close winning device including a blade (so-called “movable piece”) that expands left and right so that the probability of entering a ball is arranged in a game area. In particular, in the second type of game machine referred to as a so-called “honeycomb”, this open / close winning device and a movable device configured to distribute the winning game ball to either the big hit receiving port or the lost receiving port. An accessory is arranged in the center of the game area, and further, a start opening is provided as an opportunity to expand the blades of the open / close prize winning device. In other words, the game ball is inserted into the start opening to open the blade of the open / close prize-winning device, so that the game ball enters the movable accessory, and the game ball enters either the big hit reception port or the lose reception port inside the accessory. When the game ball enters the jackpot, an advantageous game state advantageous to the player is generated.

  Also, some gaming machines perform a predetermined lottery upon detecting the entry of a game ball into the starting port, and after the symbol is changed according to the lottery result on the display means, the stopped symbol is a predetermined lottery. There is also known a so-called “digipachi” type of gaming machine that generates an advantageous gaming state when the condition is satisfied. An opening / closing prize device may be provided to change the probability of entering the starting hole based on the gaming state.

  The movable piece is formed with a guide portion for guiding the game ball on the game area into the open / close prize apparatus. When the movable piece is in the open state, the guide portion is changed from a substantially vertical state to an inclined state (or substantially horizontal). The game ball that has been displaced to the state and has reached the guiding portion is guided along the guiding portion into the open / close winning device. That is, the ratio of the game balls reaching the guiding portion of the movable piece is increased by expanding the pair of movable pieces facing each other in the closed state to the left and right to be in an inclined state or a horizontal state.

JP 2002-177515 A JP 2004-159940 A

  However, in the conventional open / close winning device, the movable piece is only rotated about a predetermined axis, so the height (vertical length) of the movable piece in the closed state and the open state The length of the guiding portion that is effective for the length (that is, the length extending in the horizontal direction) does not change. For this reason, for example, even if the movable piece is displaced from the closed state to the open state, it is possible to perform only an opening / closing operation without a predictable substitute, and it is impossible to give any visual interest in the opening / closing operation. In particular, when the length of the movable piece is relatively short, the length of the guiding portion is naturally shortened, which in turn causes the player to have the impression that it is difficult to win the game ball, reducing the motivation for the game. There was concern.

  Therefore, in view of the above situation, the present invention has an object to provide a gaming machine that can increase interest in an open / close prize winning device and can suppress a decrease in gaming motivation due to an opening / closing operation of the open / close prize winning device. is there.

Means 1: “Game state detecting means for detecting a predetermined game state;
A pair of first movable pieces that are supported so as to be pivotable about an axis and that perform a predetermined opening / closing operation based on detection of the predetermined gaming state, the first movable piece being in an open state from a closed state An opening / closing prize apparatus having a winning opening that allows a game medium to be won by changing to a winning position and a winning state detecting means for detecting that the gaming medium has been won in the winning opening,
The open / close winning device is:
It is supported so as to be displaceable between a retracted state positioned below the first movable piece in the open state and a protruding state located on a radial extension of the first movable piece in the open state. A second movable piece,
It further comprises movable piece drive control means for moving the second movable piece in association with the opening / closing operation of the first movable piece ”.

  Here, in the first type gaming machine, the “opening / closing prize winning device” may be provided to change the winning probability to the starting port that becomes the trigger of the lottery based on the gaming state. In some types of gaming machines, the game machine may be incorporated as a part of the movable accessory, that is, provided to switch the winning state into the movable accessory. Further, the “first movable piece” and the “second movable piece” may be mechanically coupled so as to interlock with each other, or may be configured independently of each other so as to be individually operable. Further, the “game state detecting means” is for detecting a game state that changes in accordance with a player's operation. For example, in a gaming machine using a game ball as a game medium, And a recognition means for recognizing the lottery result based on the incoming ball. Further, “upwardly extending in the radial direction” is a position where the first movable piece is extended in the radial direction when the first movable piece is rotated around the axis, that is, a position on the outer side in the radial direction.

  According to the configuration of the means 1, when it is detected by the gaming state detection means that the predetermined gaming state has been reached, the first movable piece rotates around the axis based on the detected gaming state detection means, and changes from the closed state to the opened state. Change. Then, by changing the first movable piece to the open state, it becomes possible to make the game medium win a winning opening or to make it easy to win.

  On the other hand, the open / close winning device is provided with a second movable piece, and the second movable piece can be displaced between a retracted state and a protruding state. In the retracted state, it is positioned below the first movable piece in the open state, and does not affect the opening / closing operation of the first movable piece. On the other hand, in the protruding state, it is positioned on the radial extension of the first movable piece in the open state, giving the impression that the first movable piece in the open state is large. That is, when the first movable piece is in the open state, the first movable piece can be seen to extend in the radial direction in the open state by setting the second movable piece in the protruding state. In other words, even when the length of the first movable piece is relatively short, the length of the second movable piece is added, so that a large amount of game media can be easily recognized and the game willingness can be increased. It becomes possible to increase.

Mean 2: “A game area into which a game ball is to be driven;
A launcher that launches a game ball to the game area in response to an operation of an operation handle;
An obstacle member disposed in the game area and changing a rolling direction of the game ball;
A start port disposed in the game area and into which the game ball can enter;
Entry state detection means for detecting that the game ball has entered the start opening;
A pair of first movable pieces that are supported so as to be rotatable around an axis and that perform predetermined opening and closing operations based on detection of the game balls by the entry state detection means, and the first movable pieces are opened from the closed state. An open / close winning device having a winning opening that allows the gaming ball to win by changing to a state, and a winning state detecting means for detecting that the gaming ball has won the winning port;
A payout device for paying out a predetermined number of game balls based on at least winning of game balls by the entry state detection means or the winning state detection means,
The open / close winning device is:
It is supported so as to be displaceable between a retracted state positioned below the first movable piece in the open state and a protruding state located on a radial extension of the first movable piece in the open state. A second movable piece,
It further comprises movable piece drive control means for moving the second movable piece in association with the opening / closing operation of the first movable piece ”.

  According to the configuration of the means 2, when a game ball is launched from the launch device in response to the operation of the operation handle, the game ball is a game area in which a number of obstacle members, a start port, an open / close prize winning device, and the like are incorporated. Led to. Then, when the entry state detecting means detects that the game medium has entered the start opening (including the normal winning opening) arranged in the game area, the first movable piece is moved around the axis based on that. It turns and changes from a closed state to an open state. Then, by changing the first movable piece to the open state, it becomes possible to make the game medium win a winning opening or to make it easy to win. When the game medium wins the winning opening, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out by the payout device.

  In addition, when the second movable piece is displaced from the retracted state to the protruding state in the open / close prize winning device, it is located on the radial extension of the first movable piece in the open state, and the impression that the first movable piece in the open state becomes large give. For this reason, even when the length of the first movable piece is relatively short, it is possible to recognize that a large amount of game balls can be easily guided and to increase the willingness to fire the game balls.

  Means 3: In the constitution of Means 1 or 2, “The first movable piece has a guide surface that can guide the game medium (game ball) to the winning opening in the open state, and the second movable piece. Has an inclined surface located on an extension of the guide surface and connected to the guide surface in the projecting state.

  According to the configuration of the means 3, when the first movable piece is in the open state, the game medium can be received and guided to the winning prize opening by the guide surface formed on the first movable piece. Further, when the second movable piece is in the protruding state, the inclined surface formed on the second movable piece is positioned on the extension of the guide surface. For this reason, the guide surface and the inclined surface are formed as a continuous surface, and the sense of unity between the first movable piece in the open state and the second movable piece in the protruding state is increased. In addition, it is possible to give the player the recognition that “the game medium can be rolled from the second movable piece to the first movable piece by the inclined surface”, thereby further increasing the game motivation.

  Means 4: In the configuration of any one of Means 1 to 3, “the second movable piece is supported so as to be rotatable about the second axis between the retracted state and the protruding state. It is characterized by. Here, the “second axis” may be coaxial with the “axis” in the first movable piece, or may be different axes.

  According to the structure of the means 4, since both the 1st movable piece and the 2nd movable piece are displaced by rotating, it is made to recognize easily that it is movable corresponding to each other, and the 1st movable piece Even if the end face is formed in an arc shape, the gap between the first movable piece in the open state and the second movable piece in the protruding state can be minimized. That is, the design freedom concerning the shape of the first movable piece can be increased, and the first movable piece with high decorativeness can be formed. Further, by minimizing the gap, it is possible to avoid a situation in which the game piece enters the gap and the movable piece does not move.

  Means 5: In any one configuration of Means 1 to 4, "When the first movable piece is displaced from the closed state to the open state, the movable piece drive control means is interlocked with the displacement, The second movable piece is displaced from the retracted state to the protruding state ”.

  According to the structure of the means 5, when the first movable piece is displaced from the closed state to the open state, the second movable piece is displaced from the retracted state to the protruding state. That is, when the two movable pieces arranged at distant positions are displaced so as to approach each other and the first movable piece is in an open state, the second movable piece is positioned on the radial extension thereof. For this reason, a player who has paid attention to the movement of the first movable piece becomes aware of the presence of the second movable piece only when the first movable piece approaches the open state. In other words, until the first movable piece is displaced to the open state, the length of the first movable piece is made constant (the length of only the first movable piece), and the first movable piece is displaced to the open state. Then, the second movable piece is added, and it can be seen that the length of the first movable piece is suddenly increased. Therefore, the change can surprise the player and enhance the interest.

  Means 6: In the configuration of means 5, the movable piece drive control means moves the second movable piece in conjunction with the displacement when the first movable piece is displaced from the open state to the closed state. Displace from the protruding state to the retracted state ”.

  According to the configuration of the means 6, when the first movable piece is displaced from the open state to the closed state, the second movable piece is displaced from the protruding state to the retracted state. That is, the two movable pieces that are integrally disposed in the open state are displaced in the relative direction so as to be separated from each other. At this time, the game medium that has reached the first movable piece is guided to the winning opening inside the open / close prize apparatus by being lifted inward (axial direction) by the first movable piece. The game medium that has reached the movable piece descends together with the second movable piece, and is not guided to the winning opening. That is, in the open state, the first movable piece and the second movable piece are integrally formed, but depending on whether the position where the game medium reaches is the first movable piece or the second movable piece Then, the whereabouts of the game media will differ greatly. Therefore, it is possible to increase the fun of the game and to prevent the winning rate of the game medium with respect to the winning opening from becoming extremely large. In other words, by rolling the game medium that has reached the second movable piece to the outside of the open / close prize-winning device, it is a pity that "I was able to win a little more but I couldn't win the prize". It can be aroused and the motivation for the next opening / closing operation can be increased.

Means 7: In the constitution of means 5 or means 6, “the first movable piece has a guide surface that can guide the game medium to the winning opening in the open state;
The second movable piece has an inclined surface that is located on an extension of the guide surface and is continuous with the guide surface in the protruding state;
The movable piece drive control means has reached the holding time for holding the first movable piece in the open state and holding the second movable piece in the protruding state on the inclined surface of the second movable piece. It is shorter than the time required for the game medium to roll along the inclined surface to the guide surface ”.

  According to the configuration of the means 7, the time when the first movable piece is in the open state and the second movable piece is in the protruding state, that is, the time during which the second movable piece is stopped on the radial extension of the first movable piece is: The time required for the game medium that has reached the inclined surface of the second movable piece to roll along the inclined surface to the guide surface, that is, before the second movable piece descends, the game medium is transferred onto the first movable piece. It is set so as to be shorter than the time during which it is possible to move and win the winning prize. Therefore, when the first movable piece and the second movable piece are stopped in the open state and the protruding state, even if the game medium reaches the inclined surface of the second movable piece, the game medium is Since the second movable piece descends before moving to the guide surface and a step is formed between the inclined surface and the guide surface, the game medium cannot be moved to the guide surface. That is, even if the second movable piece is provided, the number of game media to be actually won is smaller than it looks. In other words, it is possible to raise only the player's mood without changing the winning rate.

Means 8: In any one configuration of Means 1 to 7, “The open / close winning device further includes a front decorative member that has a predetermined decorative shape and covers the axial center portion of the first movable piece from the front. ,
The second movable piece is immersed in the rear side of the front decorative member in the retracted state.

  Here, the “predetermined decorative shape” is not particularly limited, and examples thereof include characters, animals, plants, buildings, furniture, daily necessities, automobiles, flying objects, ships, and the like.

  According to the structure of the means 8, since the axial center part of a 1st movable piece is covered with a front decoration member, it becomes possible to shield the drive means and transmission mechanism for moving a 1st movable piece. Further, the second movable piece is immersed in the rear side of the front decorative member in the retracted state and is not visually recognized. Therefore, when the second movable piece is displaced from the retracted state to the protruding state, the second movable piece suddenly appears from the invisible state, and as a result, the player is surprised and the mood for the game can be raised.

Means 9: In the constitution of means 8, “the front decorative member is a front extending portion extending in the longitudinal direction from the second movable piece in the retracted state;
It has an upper surface extending portion formed rearward from the upper end of the front surface extending portion and connected to the inclined surface of the second movable piece in the retracted state.

  According to the configuration of the means 9, the front decorative member is formed with the front surface extending portion extending in the longitudinal direction, and further, the upper surface extending portion is formed rearward from the upper end of the front surface extending portion. Therefore, the second movable piece in the retracted state can be completely immersed. In particular, since the upper surface extending portion is continuous with the inclined surface of the second movable piece in the retracted state, the inclined surface of the second movable piece (that is, the upper surface of the second movable piece) is visually recognized as a part of the decorative member. Thus, the presence of the second movable piece in the retracted state becomes less noticeable.

  Means 10: In the constitution of means 8 or means 9, “a rear decoration member that is arranged behind the first movable piece and has a shape related to the decoration shape of the front decoration member and having the winning opening at the center thereof is further provided. It is characterized by having.

  According to the structure of the means 10, since the back surface decoration member is provided behind the first movable piece, the appearance of the back of the first movable piece is enhanced, and the three-dimensional and large size is obtained by cooperation with the front surface decoration member. It is possible to construct a decorative body. In addition, since a winning opening is provided in the approximate center of the back decoration member, it is possible to give the player a sense that the game medium is sucked into the decoration body, and to further enhance the effect.

  Means 11: In the constitution of means 10, "when projecting forward from the upper edge of the winning opening and the pair of first movable pieces are in a closed state, the winning opening is formed in cooperation with the first movable pieces. It further comprises an obstacle lid for preventing the game medium from winning a prize. "

  According to the configuration of the means 11, the obstacle lid is provided above the winning opening, and when the pair of first movable pieces is closed, the winning opening is surrounded by the pair of first movable pieces and the obstacle lid. It is. Accordingly, winning in the winning opening in the closed state can be reliably prevented. In addition, since the obstacle lid portion is always formed in a fixed state regardless of the operation of the first movable piece, even if the pair of first movable pieces are expanded and opened, a large amount of game media can be obtained. You can suppress winning too many prizes.

In the configuration of the means 11, a configuration may be adopted in which “the obstacle lid portion has a shape related to the front decorative member and the back decorative member”.
According to this, the obstacle lid part acts as a part of the decorative body, and the overall design can be further improved.

Means 12: In the constitution of means 1 to means 11, “first driving means for applying power to the first movable piece and reciprocating the first movable piece between the closed state and the open state;
A second drive means for applying power to the second movable piece and reciprocating the second movable piece between the retracted state and the protruding state;
The first driving means and the second driving means apply power to the first movable piece and the second movable piece independently of each other ”.

  According to the configuration of the means 12, the first driving means for operating the first movable piece and the second driving means for operating the second movable piece are independent of the first movable piece and the second movable piece, respectively. Power. For this reason, it is possible to combine the state of the first movable piece and the state of the second movable piece with a plurality of patterns, and it is possible to greatly enhance the preference in the open / close winning device.

Means 13: “A game area into which a game medium is driven by a player's operation;
A start port disposed in the game area and into which the game medium can enter;
Entry state detection means for detecting that the game medium has entered the start port;
A pair of first movable pieces that are supported so as to be rotatable about an axis and that perform predetermined opening and closing operations based on detection of the game medium by the entry state detection means, and the first movable pieces are opened from the closed state. An open / close winning device having a winning opening where the gaming medium can be won by changing to a state, and a winning state detecting means for detecting that the gaming medium has won the winning hole;
A payout device for paying out a predetermined number of game balls based on at least winning of game balls by the entry state detection means or the winning state detection means;
A distribution device that distributes the game media won in the winning opening to either a jackpot receiving port or a lost receiving port;
Advantageous game state generating means for generating an advantageous game state advantageous to a player when the game medium enters the jackpot receiving port;
The open / close winning device is:
It is supported so as to be displaceable between a retracted state positioned below the first movable piece in the open state and a protruding state located on a radial extension of the first movable piece in the open state. A second movable piece,
It further comprises movable piece drive control means for moving the second movable piece in association with the opening / closing operation of the first movable piece ”.

  Here, the “advantageous game state” means a state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game state, and various states can be exemplified as follows.

(1) In gaming machines such as pachinko machines, a large number of gaming balls are opened and closed repeatedly by opening and closing a predetermined number of times, or continuously opening for a predetermined time or until a predetermined number of gaming balls are won. A state where it is easy to win a winning opening (so-called “big hit state”).

(2) In a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine, a state in which the probability of occurrence of a big hit state is higher than usual, a so-called “probability fluctuation state”.

(3) In a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine, a lottery entrance device for performing a lottery to determine whether or not a big hit state is generated by winning or passing a game ball is set to a state in which a game ball is easier to enter than usual. A state in which the lottery lottery is performed more frequently than usual, a so-called “time reduction state”.

(4) In a gaming machine such as a pachislot machine, a state in which the drum is easily stopped with a pattern for paying out a medal as a game medium during a predetermined game, a so-called “bonus game state”.

(5) In a gaming machine such as a pachislot machine, a state in which the drum can be stopped with a bonus pattern that is a condition for making the next game state a bonus game state, a so-called “bonus establishment state”.

(6) In a gaming machine such as a pachislot machine, a state that assists in the formation of a combination by guiding a stop sequence and symbols for establishing a combination for a predetermined number of games, so-called “assist game state” .

(7) In a gaming machine such as a pachislot machine, a so-called “probability fluctuation state” in which the probability that a bonus state such as a bonus game state, a bonus establishment state, or an assist game state occurs is higher than usual.

  According to the configuration of the means 13, when the game medium enters the start port, the first movable piece changes from the closed state to the open state based on the game medium, and the game medium can be awarded to the winning port. The open / close winning device is provided with a second movable piece. When the second movable piece is in a protruding state, the first movable piece is in an open state and is positioned on the extension of the first movable piece in the open state. Gives the impression that the piece has grown. In other words, it is possible to recognize a large amount of game media at the winning opening so that the game can be easily won, thereby enhancing the motivation for gaming.

  In addition, when a game medium wins a winning opening, the game medium is distributed to either a jackpot receiving port or a lost receiving port. When a game medium enters the jackpot entrance, an advantageous gaming state advantageous to the player occurs. In this way, by using the opening / closing prize device having the second movable piece for the opening portion of the movable accessory, the operation of the opening / closing prize device is associated with the occurrence of the advantageous gaming state, and the first movable piece and the second movable piece are associated. It becomes possible to pay more attention to the operation of the piece.

  Means 14: In any one configuration of Means 1 to 13, “The gaming machine is a pachinko machine”. A pachinko machine is a gaming machine in which an input medium that is a medium that a player inputs into the gaming machine and a game medium that is a medium that is used for a substantial game performed by the player are the same. For example, it is a type of gaming machine in which a game is played using a medium such as a game ball. Specifically, “a launching device that launches a game ball in response to the operation of the operation handle, and appropriate equipment such as a number of obstacle nails, center objects, display means, etc. A game area provided with an appropriate entrance for a game ball such as a mouth, a passage opening, an arrival opening, etc., a rail for guiding the game ball from the launcher to the game area, and a game ball guided to the game area It is provided with a payout means for paying out a predetermined number of game balls as prize balls according to the entrance to the entrance and according to the entrance mode of the game balls to a plurality of entrances.

  In addition, there are various types of pachinko machines, and “typical state detection means for detecting the state of entrance to the entrance (typically, game state detection) represented by what is generally called“ digipachi ” Means), a lottery means for performing a predetermined lottery when the entry is detected by the entrance state detecting means, and a special symbol display means for changing the special symbol according to the lottery result of the lottery means and stopping the fluctuation. "In addition, what further includes an effect display means for causing a decorative symbol sequence consisting of a plurality of decorative symbols to change and display characters etc. at a predetermined timing while the special symbols are changing", “Represented by what is generally called“ Honey ”” “Represented by those having lottery means for performing lottery by distributing game balls in the game”, generally represented by “Alepati” For example, one game is played with a predetermined number of game balls such as 16, and a predetermined number of game balls are paid out in accordance with the manner of entering the game balls into a plurality of entrances in one game. can do.

  According to the means 14, in the pachinko machine, any operational effect from the means 1 to the means 13 can be achieved.

  Means 15: In any one of the constitutions of Means 1 to 13, “The gaming machine is a pachislot machine”. A pachislot machine is used to insert a medal, which is a game medium, and after a medal is inserted, a symbol string composed of a plurality of symbols is displayed in a variable manner in accordance with the operation of a starting operation means (for example, an operation lever), and then a stop This is a slot machine with a stop operation function that performs a substantial game of stopping the fluctuation of the symbol sequence in accordance with the operation of an operation means (for example, a stop button). If the stop operating means is not operated even after a predetermined time has elapsed, the change in the symbol sequence may be stopped when the predetermined time has elapsed. And, when the combination of symbols at the time of stopping the variation of the symbol row satisfies a specific condition, a predetermined number of medals can be paid out according to the satisfied condition, or the player can acquire a large amount of medals. In addition, a special advantageous state advantageous to the player is generated.

  According to the means 15, any effect of the means 1 to means 13 can be achieved in the pachislot machine.

  Means 16: In any one of the constitutions of means 1 to 13, “the gaming machine is a gaming machine in which a pachinko machine and a pachislot machine are fused”. Here, “a game machine in which a pachinko machine and a pachislot machine are fused” means that a plurality of (for example, five) game balls are used as one unit of input medium, and after the input medium has been input, the starting operation means A symbol string composed of a plurality of symbols is variably displayed in response to an operation of the operation lever (for example, an operation lever), and thereafter, the variation of the symbol string is stopped in response to an operation of a stop operation means (for example, a stop button). If the stop operating means is not operated even after a predetermined time has elapsed, the change in the symbol sequence may be stopped when the predetermined time has elapsed. And, when the combination of symbols at the time of stopping the variation of the symbol row satisfies a specific condition, a predetermined number of medals can be paid out according to the satisfied condition, or the player can acquire a large amount of medals. In addition, a special advantageous state advantageous to the player is generated.

  According to the means 16, in the gaming machine formed by fusing the pachinko machine and the pachislot machine, any one of the effects from the means 1 to the means 13 can be achieved.

  At first glance, there is a game medium in a game machine that does not perform a substantial game depending on the medium to be inserted, such as a pachislot machine exemplified above or a game machine in which a pachinko machine and a pachislot machine are fused. However, even with such a gaming machine, it can be assumed that a game played using a game ball or other appropriate article is included in the entire game content. Therefore, even such a gaming machine can be a target of a gaming machine in which a game is played using a gaming medium.

  As described above, according to the present invention, the length of the first movable piece in the open state can be made longer than the actual length, so that a large amount of game media can be easily recognized and thus opened and closed. In addition to enhancing the preference of the winning device, it is possible to suppress a decrease in gaming motivation due to the opening / closing operation of the opening / closing winning device.

Hereinafter, a pachinko gaming machine (hereinafter simply referred to as a “pachinko machine”) according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.
[Overall Configuration of Pachinko Machine] A description will be given based on FIG.
FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a state in which a main body frame is opened on one side of an outer frame of a pachinko machine and a front frame is opened on one side of the main body frame. Note that FIG. 1 shows a view in which the decorative member in the game area is omitted.
The pachinko machine 1 includes an outer frame 2, a main body frame 3, a front frame 4, a game board 5, and the like. The outer frame 2 is formed into a vertically long rectangular frame shape by upper, lower, left, and right wooden frame members, and has a lower receiving plate 6 that receives the lower surface of the main body frame 3 at the front lower portion of the outer frame 2. On one side of the front surface of the outer frame 2, the main body frame 3 is attached by a hinge mechanism 7 so as to be opened and closed forward. The outer frame 2 may be formed of a light metal such as resin or aluminum.

[Configuration of Main Body Frame] A description will be given based on FIGS. 2 and 4.
2 is a front view showing the entire front side of the pachinko machine 1, and FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing the main body frame 3 and the game board 5 of the pachinko machine 1 separated obliquely from the upper right front.
The main body frame 3 is configured by integrally molding the front frame body 11, the game board mounting frame 12, and the mechanism mounting body 13 with a synthetic resin material. The front frame body 11 of the main body frame 3 is formed in a rectangular frame shape having a size corresponding to the outer shape excluding the support plate 6 on the front side of the outer frame 2 (see FIG. 1). A main body frame side hinge device 15 is fixed to the upper and lower portions on one side of the front frame body 11, and a hinge pin and a hinge are connected to the outer frame side hinge device 14 fixed to the upper and lower portions on one side of the outer frame 2. It is mounted so that it can be opened and closed by a hole. That is, the hinge mechanism 7 is configured by the outer frame side hinge tool 14, the main body frame side hinge tool 15, the hinge pin, and the hinge hole.

  On the front side of the front frame body 11, a speaker box portion 16 is integrally formed in the front lower left area of the front frame body 11 positioned below the game board mounting frame 12, and is formed in the front opening portion of the speaker box portion 16. The speaker mounting plate 17 is mounted so as to close the opening. A speaker 18 is mounted on the speaker mounting plate 17. In addition, in the lower region of the front surface of the front frame 11, a firing rail 19 is attached to the upper half of the front frame 11 in an inclined manner. A lower front plate 30 is mounted on the lower half of the lower area of the front surface of the front frame 11. A lower tray 31 capable of storing game balls is provided at a substantially central portion of the front surface of the lower front plate 30, an operation handle 32 is provided on the right side, and an ashtray 33 is provided on the left side. . The lower plate 31 is provided with a ball discharge lever 34 for discharging the game ball downward.

[Configuration of Front Frame] A description will be given based on FIGS. 1 and 2.
The front frame 4 is mounted on one side of the front surface of the front frame body 11 so as to cover a portion extending from the upper end of the front frame body 11 to the upper edge of the lower front plate 30 so as to be opened and closed forward by a hinge mechanism 36. Yes. In addition, a substantially circular opening window 38 through which the game area 37 of the game board 5 can be seen through from the front is formed at a substantially central portion of the front frame 4. Further, a window frame 39 having a rectangular frame shape larger than the opening window 38 is provided on the rear side of the front frame 4, and a transparent plate 50 such as a glass plate or a transparent resin plate is mounted on the window frame 39. . Further, substantially the entire front surface of the front frame 4 is decorated by a front decoration member in which a lamp or the like is provided, and an upper plate 51 is formed at the lower part of the front surface of the front frame 4. Specifically, around the opening window 38, a side decoration device 52 is mounted on the left and right sides, an upper plate 51 is mounted on the lower portion, and an acoustic decoration device 53 is mounted on the upper portion. The side decoration device 52 is mainly configured by a side decoration body 54 in which a lamp substrate is disposed and formed of a synthetic resin material. A plurality of slit-like opening holes that are long in the horizontal direction are arranged in the side decoration body 54 in the vertical direction, and a lens 55 corresponding to a light source disposed on the lamp substrate is incorporated in the opening hole. The acoustic illumination device 53 includes a transparent cover body 56, a speaker 57, a speaker cover 58, a reflector body (not shown), and the like, and these constituent members are assembled together to form a unit. A button 60 that can be operated by the player is provided on the left side of the upper plate 51.

[Configuration of Locking Device] A description will be given based on FIGS. 1 and 4.
A function of locking the main body frame 3 with respect to the outer frame 2 and a function of locking the front frame 4 with respect to the main body frame 3 on the rear side of the free end side opposite to the hinge mechanism 36 of the front frame body 11 The locking device 70 having both of the above is mounted. That is, in this embodiment, the locking device 70 includes a plurality of upper and lower body frame locking hooks 72 that detachably engage with a closing tool 71 provided on the outer frame 2 to lock the body frame 3 in a closed state, From the front of the pachinko machine 1, a plurality of upper and lower door locking hooks 74 that detachably engage with a closing tool 73 provided on the rear side of the front end of the front frame 4 to lock the front frame 4 in a closed state. And a cylinder lock 75 that is exposed through the front frame 11 and the lower front plate 30 so that the key can be inserted and unlocked. Then, a key is inserted into the key hole of the cylinder lock 75 and rotated in one direction, so that the engagement between the main body frame locking hook 72 and the closing tool 71 of the outer frame 2 is released, and the main body frame 3 is unlocked. By rotating in the opposite direction, the engagement between the door locking hook 74 and the closing tool 73 of the front frame 4 is released and the front frame 4 is unlocked.

[Configuration of Game Board Mounting Frame and Game Board] A description will be given based on FIGS. 1, 3, 4, and 5.
FIG. 3 is an enlarged front view showing the configuration of the game area 37, and FIG. 5 is a rear view showing the entire rear side of the pachinko machine 1.
As shown in FIGS. 1 and 4, the game board mounting frame 12 of the main body frame 3 is provided on the rear side of the front frame body 11, and the game board 5 is mounted so as to be attachable / detachable from the front. . The game board 5 is formed in a substantially square plate shape with a size that fits from the front of the game board mounting frame 12 (see FIG. 10). A guide rail 78 including an outer rail 76 and an inner rail 77 is provided on the board surface (front surface) of the game board 5, and a game area 37 is defined inside the guide rail 78. A predetermined gap is provided between the launch rail 19 and the guide rail 78, and when the launched game ball returns to the guide rail 78, the game ball is discharged from the gap. It is configured to be guided to the lower plate 31. Further, a front structural member 79 made of synthetic resin is attached to the front surface of the game board 5 in the outer region of the guide rail 78.

  As shown in FIG. 3, in the game area 37, a number of obstacle nails (not shown) are provided in a predetermined gauge arrangement, and a windmill 90 is provided at an appropriate position in the middle thereof. An accessory 91 is disposed almost at the center of the game area 37, and the design of the accessory 91 characterizes the model and game concept of the pachinko machine 1.

  The accessory 91 is composed of a frame-like decorative body as a whole, and a warp passage is formed along with the warp entrance at the upper edge or the left and right side edges, and a game ball flowing down along the game board surface is provided. When entering the warp entrance, it is taken into the back side of the accessory 91 through a warp passage, which will be described later, and then released again from the middle or lower edge of the accessory 91 to the game board surface.

  This accessory 91 is provided with an open / close prize apparatus 900 having a prize winning port 901 for an accessory in the vicinity of the upper edge thereof. And, in the inside of the accessory 91, there are provided a jackpot entrance 93 through which a game ball taken in from the prize winning port 901 can win and a lose entrance 94 (see FIG. 20). Between the jackpot entrance 93 and the loser entrance 94 and the prize winning port 901, various movements of the game ball taken from the prize winning port 901 are made while rolling on a predetermined passage. The first rolling effect device 95 is further provided for discharging to either the big hit receiving port 93 or the lost receiving port 94 after the change.

  This accessory 91 has a second rolling effect device 100 capable of hitting a game ball on one discharge side (left side in FIG. 3) of the first rolling effect device 95, and a first rolling effect device. On the other discharge side of 95 (the right side in FIG. 3), there is further provided a third rolling effect device 101 for rotating the game ball to either the big hit receiving port 93 or the lost receiving port 94 by rotating. The fourth rolling effect device 102 is further provided to guide the game ball placed below the first rolling effect device 95 and hit by the second rolling effect device 100 to the third rolling effect device 101. It has been.

  In addition, the game area 37 is provided with a pair of start winning holes 96 disposed on the left and right sides of the accessory 91, and when a game ball enters the start winning holes 96, a predetermined lottery is performed. In accordance with the result of the lottery, the open / close winning device 900 for the accessory 91 is opened and closed. Here, the start winning opening 96 corresponds to the start opening of the present invention.

  In addition, a general winning opening 98 is provided in the game area 37. In addition, an effect display device 115 is disposed inside the accessory 91, and the effect display device 115 performs an effect display by, for example, an image such as a moving image or a video, or an operation of a movable member. Examples of the effect display device 115 include liquid crystal display devices, EL display devices, plasma display devices, and display devices such as CRTs. The display surface of the effect display device 115 is mounted on the rear side of the accessory 91 so as to face the opening window, and the accessory 91 is fitted into an assembly hole penetrating in the center of the game board 5, A display device control board box 117 having a rear portion of the accessory 91 and the display device control board 116 of the effect display device 115 is provided so as to protrude to the rear side of the game board 5.

  As shown in FIG. 3, a special symbol display 121 for displaying a lottery result with a special symbol is provided above the effect display device 115 in the accessory 91. In addition, a reservation indicator 122 for displaying reservation of the lottery result is provided at a position along the outer periphery at the upper right in the drawing of the game area 37.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 5, at the lower rear side of the game board 5, as a collective bag for receiving the game balls flowing into various winning devices and guiding the game balls to a predetermined position in a portion extending from the center portion to the lower portion. A box mounting base 118 having both the above function and the function as a box mounting portion is provided. The box mounting base 118 is mounted with a sub control board box 130 in which a sub control board 119 such as a sound control board and a lamp control board is housed, and is superposed on the rear side of the sub control board box 130. A main control board box 132 containing the main control board 131 is mounted. Further, in a state where the box mounting base 118, the sub control board box 130 and the main control board box 132 are respectively mounted on the rear side of the game board 5, the game board 5 is moved from the front of the game board mounting frame 12 of the main body frame 3. The box mounting base 118, the sub control board box 130, and the main control board box 132 are arranged so as not to protrude outward from the outline of the game board 5 so as to be fitted and installed.

[Configuration of Main Body Frame Mechanism Mounted Body, Ball Tank, and Tank Rail] A description will be given based on FIGS. 8 and 9.
FIG. 8 is a perspective view showing the state in which various members are assembled to the main body frame 3 of the pachinko machine 1 from obliquely upper right rear, and FIG. 9 is a perspective view showing the main body frame 3 alone from obliquely upper right rear.
The mechanism mounting body 13 of the main body frame 3 is formed with a tank mounting portion 133, a rail mounting portion 134, a dispensing device mounting portion 135, and the like, and a ball tank 136 is mounted on the tank mounting portion 133. The ball tank 136 is made of a transparent synthetic resin material, and is formed in a box shape opening upward so that a large number of game balls supplied from the island facility can be stored. The storage state of the game balls in the ball tank 136 is visible through the rear side wall of the ball tank 136. In addition, a discharge port 138 for discharging a game ball is formed at the rear corner of the bottom plate portion 137 of the ball tank 136, and the bottom plate portion 137 is formed on an inclined surface that is inclined downward toward the discharge port 138. .

  The mechanism mounting body 13 of the main body frame 3 is integrally formed with a rail mounting portion 134 so as to approach the tank mounting portion 133 downward, and the rail component 139 is mounted on the rail mounting portion 134 so that the tank rail 150 is configured. That is, in this embodiment, the rail mounting portion 134 is formed in a state in which the upper lateral portion of the main body frame 3 is recessed by a predetermined depth, and the rear side wall of the recess is used as the front wall portion 151 of the tank rail 150. An inclined rail shelf 155 is formed along the lower edge of the concave portion so as to incline downward from one end (left end toward FIG. 9) to the other end (right end toward FIG. 9). An upward surface extending in the lateral direction of the rail shelf 155 is a rail receiving portion 158.

  The rail constituting member 139 that is mounted on the rail mounting portion 134 and constitutes the tank rail 150 includes a rear wall portion 152 that forms a rail passage between the rail mounting portion 134 and the front wall portion 151, and an inclined lower plate And a partition wall (both not shown) that project along the center in the front-rear direction of the upper surface of the lower plate part and divide the rail passage into front and rear rows (in this embodiment, front and rear rows). It is formed in preparation. The rail constituting member 139 is attached to the rail attaching portion 134 by an appropriate attachment means, thereby forming a tank rail 150 having a plurality of front and rear rows of rail passages. Then, after the game balls discharged from the discharge port 138 of the ball tank 136 (dropped by its own weight) are received at one end of the rail passages in the front and rear rows of the tank rail 150, the game balls are moved along the rail passage by their own weight. And rolling toward the other end of the rail passage. Further, in this embodiment, the rail component member 139 is formed of a transparent synthetic resin material, whereby the flow state of the game balls in the rail passage is visually recognized through the rear wall portion 152 of the rail component member 139. It is possible.

  The front wall portion 151 of the tank rail 150 (rail mounting portion 134) separates the first space portion in order to avoid interference with the upper end portion of the rear portion of the equipment (for example, the accessory 91) protruding to the rear side of the game board 5. It is provided in the state. In this embodiment, the rear end of the rail shelf 155 serving as the rear end portion of the main body frame 3 and the rear wall portion of the tank rail 150 are substantially flush with the rear side wall of the ball tank 136. In other words, the tank rail 150 is arranged rearwardly from the rear surface of the game board 5 until the rear wall portion of the ball tank 136 is substantially flush with the rear wall portion of the ball tank 136. Accordingly, a first space portion for avoiding interference with the rear portion of the accessory 91 is provided between the rear side of the game board 5 and the front wall portion 151 of the tank rail 150.

  Above the tank rail 150, a rectifying body 156 for aligning the game balls flowing in the rail passage without overlapping each other is mounted on the upper portion thereof so as to be swingable about the shaft 157. The rectifier 156 is provided with a weight from the center to the bottom.

[Configurations of Dispensing Device Mounting Unit and Ball Dispensing Device] A description will be given based on FIGS. 8 and 9.
A vertically long paying device mounting portion 135 corresponding to a ball paying device (ball paying unit) 170 described below is formed in the vertical direction of one side of the mechanism mounting body 13 of the main body frame 3. The dispensing device mounting portion 135 is formed in a concave shape having an opening on the rear side. In addition, an opening 173 through which a payout motor 172 (see FIG. 4) of the ball payout device 170 can project is formed at a predetermined position on a back wall portion (not shown) having a stepped shape of the payout device mounting portion 135. Yes.

  In a state where the ball paying device 170 is mounted in the recess of the paying device mounting portion 135, a second space portion is provided between the game board 5 and the first space portion, which is at substantially the same level in the front-rear direction. . Thus, the rail passage and the ball passage are arranged at substantially the same level in the front-rear direction. Further, the rear end of the body frame 3, that is, the rear end of the peripheral wall portion of the dispensing device mounting portion 135, the rear end of the rail shelf 155, the rear surfaces of the ball tank 136, the tank rail 150, and the ball dispensing device 170 are substantially the same surface. ing.

  The ball payout device 170 has a vertically long box shape that is substantially the same size as the recess of the payout device mounting portion 135, and is unitized by mounting various parts related to payout. Note that the ball payout device 170 is fitted from the rear opening of the recess of the payout device mounting portion 135 and is mounted by appropriate mounting means (for example, mounting means such as an elastic clip, a locking claw, and a screw). It has become.

  Although not shown, the ball dispensing device 170 is formed by dividing the ball passages having inflow ports respectively communicating with the outlets of the rail passages in the tank rail 150 into a plurality of front and rear rows (for example, front and rear rows). Also, the downstream portions of the front and rear rows of ball passages formed in the interior are bifurcated to form front and rear rows of prize balls, a ball rental ball passage and a ball removal ball passage. In addition, a payout member (not shown) made of a rotating body for distributing and paying out game balls to any of the passages is rotated in the forward and reverse directions at a branch portion between the winning ball and the ball passage for lending and the ball passage for ball removal. It is arranged to be possible.

[Equipment on the lower rear side of the main body frame] A description will be given based on Figs.
On the rear side of the front frame body 11 of the main body frame 3, one side (left side in FIG. 5) of the rear lower region of the front frame body 11 located below the game board mounting frame 12 is below the launch rail 19. A launching device unit 194 in which a launching hammer (not shown) for launching a game ball sent to the launching position of the tilted end, a launching motor 192 for operating the launching hammer, etc. are assembled to the mounting substrate 193 and unitized. Is installed. In addition, a power supply board box 196 that houses a power supply board 195 is mounted at a substantially central portion of the rear lower region of the front frame body 11, and the dispensing control board 197 is placed in a state of being superimposed on the rear side of the power supply board box 196. A payout control board box 198 is mounted. The payout control board 197 includes a RAM for storing the number of game balls to be paid out, and transmits a control signal for paying out game balls in accordance with a payout signal transmitted from the main control board 131 to a relay circuit board (not shown). Thus, the operation of the payout motor 172 is controlled.

[Configuration of Rear Cover Body] A description will be given based on FIGS. 5 and 6.
FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing the entire rear side of the pachinko machine 1 from the upper right rear.
The rear end portions of the display device control board box 117 (see FIG. 10) and the main control board box 132 arranged on the rear surface of the game board 5 protrude toward the window opening portion opened in the center portion of the mechanism mounting body 13. . And between the side wall part which comprises one side wall of the window opening part of the mechanism mounting body 13, and the one side wall of the dispensing device mounting part 135 which comprises the other side wall, a substantially square box shape is formed by an opaque synthetic resin material. The formed rear cover body 210 is detachably mounted by a cover hinge mechanism 211.

  The rear cover body 210 is configured integrally with a substantially rectangular rear wall portion 212 and a peripheral wall portion 213 protruding forward from the outer peripheral edge of the rear wall portion 212. Of the peripheral wall portion 213 of the rear cover body 210, the wall portion 213 a on one side is attached and detached from above the hinge holes of the hinge body 214 formed at a total of three locations above and below the side wall portion of the mechanism mounting body 13. A hinge body 216 having a hinge pin 215 that can be fitted downward is integrally formed. Further, of the peripheral wall portion 213 of the rear cover body 210, the other wall portion 213 b has a locking claw that can be elastically engaged with a locking hole formed in one side wall of the dispensing device mounting portion 135. An elastic closing body 217 is integrally formed.

  That is, in the rear cover body 210, the hinge pins 215 of the upper and lower and intermediate hinge bodies 216 are fitted from above the hinge holes of the hinge body 214 on the side wall portion of the mechanism mounting body 13. In this state, the rear cover body 210 is rotated toward the other side of the mechanism mounting body 13 around the hinge pin 215, and the elastic closing body 217 is inserted into the locking hole on one side wall of the dispensing device mounting portion 135. The rear cover body 210 is held in a closed state on the rear side of the mechanism mounting body 13 by being elastically engaged. Then, the rear cover body 210 covers the entire display device control board box 117 (see FIG. 10) on the rear surface of the game board 5 and a portion extending from a substantially middle portion to the upper end of the main control board box 132 by the rear cover body 210. ing. As a result, the board connector (mainly the board connector for connecting to the display apparatus control board 116) of the main control board 131 exposed at the upper part of the main control board box 132 is hidden from view from behind.

  Further, a portion from the substantially middle portion to the lower end of the main control board box 132 is exposed without being covered by the rear cover body 210. An inspection connector 218 disposed on the main control board 131 is exposed below the main control board box 132, and the inspection connector on the main control board 131 is closed with the rear cover body 210 closed. A board inspection device (not shown) can be connected to the connector 218 for inspection.

  A large number of heat radiation holes 230, 231, 232, and 233 are provided in the rear cover body 210, and internal heat is released from these many heat radiation holes 230, 231, 232, and 233. . In this embodiment, the rear cover body 210 is provided with a number of slit-like heat radiation holes 230 extending from the peripheral wall portion 213 to the rear wall portion 212, and from the substantially middle height position of the rear wall portion 212 to the upper portion. A large number of elliptical, elliptical and other heat radiation holes 231 pass through, and a large number of elliptical, elliptical, etc. heat radiation holes 232 and a predetermined number of horizontally elongated rectangular heat radiation holes 233 penetrate the lower portion of the rear wall 212. It is installed.

  In addition, the horizontally long rectangular heat radiation holes 233 have a size corresponding to the size and arrangement position of the plurality of parallel seal portions 235 sealed by the seal screws (sealing members) of the main control board box 132. It penetrates the position. As a result, even when the opaque rear cover body 210 is closed, the plurality of parallel seal portions 235 of the main control board box 132 are exposed so as to be visible at the portion of the heat radiation hole 233. For this reason, even when the rear cover body 210 is closed, the sealing state of the sealing portion 235 of the main control board box 132 can be easily visually confirmed. In addition, since the opaque synthetic resin material can be easily used as a synthetic resin material that is recycled compared to the transparent synthetic resin material, the rear cover body 210 can be manufactured at low cost.

  Of the peripheral wall portion 213 of the rear cover body 210, a predetermined position (two places on the left and right in this embodiment) of the upper wall portion 213c is substantially C-shaped to hold a power cord (not shown) in an appropriately folded state. An elastically deformable cord holder 237 extends toward the rear wall surface of the upper tank rail 150 (the rear wall surface of the rail component 139). A knob for removing the power cord by elastically deforming the cord holder 237 is formed at the tip of the cord holder 237.

  One end of the power cord is detachably connected to the board connector 239 of the distribution board 238, and the power plug at the other end is inserted into a power outlet. As described above, the cord holder 237 is formed integrally with the rear cover body 210 to hold the power cord, so that the power cord hangs and gets caught by foreign objects when the pachinko machine is transported and stored. Problems can be prevented.

[Configuration of Sphere Derivative for Lower Dish, etc. at Rear Lower Part of Main Body Frame] A description will be given based on FIGS.
FIG. 7 is a perspective view showing a state in which the rear cover 210 and various control boards are removed from the perspective view of the pachinko machine 1 shown in FIG.
A lower dish ball derivative 253 is attached to the other side portion (hinge portion) of the rear lower region of the main body frame 3 in the recessed portion of the rear step portion of the speaker box portion 16. The lower tray ball derivative 253 is used when the game balls paid out to the upper plate 51 through the upper plate connection path (not shown) from the award and rental ball passages of the ball dispensing device 170 are full. The game ball on the upper plate communication path is for guiding the game ball to the lower plate 31.

  In this embodiment, a board box 254 that houses the interface board 252 is mounted on the outer surface of the rear wall of the lower dish ball derivative 253. The interface board 252 is interposed between the ball lending machine installed adjacent to the pachinko machine 1 and the payout control board 197, and transmits / receives a signal related to ball lending between the ball lending machine and the payout control board 197. Electrical connection is possible.

  In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, multiple types of “big hit games” are prepared as modes in which a profit is given to the player. Here, the “hit game” is, for example, a round operation that opens and closes the open / close prize winning device 900 in a certain pattern is repeated up to 16 times, and such repetition of the round operation is called “hit game”. . The player can obtain a lot of prize balls by causing the game balls to enter the prize winning port 901 for the bonus item during the big hit game. As for the round operation, the opening / closing operation of the open / close winning device 900 performed in response to the game ball entering the start winning opening 96 is the first round operation of the first round, and the opening / closing operation is performed in the second and subsequent round operations. The process ends when the winning device 900 is opened or closed 18 times at a predetermined interval or when ten winning balls are counted.

  Also, regarding the number of round operations repeatedly performed in the big hit game, the timing of entering the game ball into the start winning opening 96 (more specifically, the detection timing of the game ball by the start opening sensor 318), Timing of entering a game ball into the winning opening 901 (more specifically, detection timing of the game ball by the count sensor 319), timing of entering the big hit receiving port 93 (more specifically, from the big hit receiving sensor 330) The timing is determined according to appropriate timing such as (game ball detection timing) or the result of a lottery performed by a game ball distribution destination in the accessory 91 or the like. Here, the lottery is a lottery for determining a big hit mode, and a means for performing the lottery can be regarded as a “hit type lottery unit”.

  The above specific numerical values are the best in the practice of the present invention. In addition, these numerical values can be variously changed and are not limited by the best numerical values.

[Functional Configuration of Main Substrate and Peripheral Substrate] A description will be given based on FIG.
FIG. 11 is a block diagram schematically showing the control configuration.
The control of the pachinko machine 1 is broadly divided into a group of the main board 310 and a group of the peripheral boards 311, and among these, the group of the main board 310 plays game operations (winning detection, winning judgment, special symbol display, awards, etc.). Sphere payout etc.), and a group of peripheral boards 311 controls production operations (light emitting decoration, sound output, liquid crystal display, etc.).

  The main board 310 includes a main control board 131 and a payout control board 197. The main control board 131 includes a CPU 314 as a central processing unit, a ROM 315 as a read-only memory, and a RAM 316 as a readable / writable memory. The CPU 314 controls various games performed in the pachinko machine 1 by executing a control program stored in the ROM 315, and creates a command signal to be output to the peripheral board 311 and the payout control board 197. The RAM 316 temporarily stores various data generated in various processes executed by the main control board 131 and information such as input signals. Detection signals from the gate sensor 317, the start port sensor 318, the count sensor 319, the big hit reception sensor 330, the loss reception sensor 329, the rotation detection sensor 494, the rotation position detection sensor 321 and the like are input to the main control board 131. . On the other hand, the main control board 131 outputs a drive signal to the special symbol display 121, the reservation display 122, the solenoid 331, the motor 332, the pushing solenoid 325, the rotating body motor 326, and the like. The payout control board 197 includes a CPU 333 as a central processing unit, a ROM 334 as a read-only memory, and a RAM 335 as a readable / writable memory. The payout control board 197 processes the command signal input from the main control board 131 and outputs a drive signal to the ball payout device 170. Thereby, the ball payout device 170 pays out the game ball according to the drive signal. Here, the start port sensor 318 corresponds to the entry state detection means and the game state detection means of the present invention, and the count sensor 319 corresponds to the winning state detection means of the present invention.

  Bidirectional communication is performed between the main control board 131 and the payout control board 197 via respective input / output interfaces. For example, when the main control board 131 transmits a prize ball command, payout control is performed in response thereto. An ACK signal is returned from the board 197 to the main control board 131.

  On the other hand, the peripheral board 311 includes, for example, a plurality of illumination control boards 337 and 338, a waveform control board 339 and the like in addition to the sub-integrated board 336. Between the main control board 131 and the sub-integrated board 336, communication in only one direction is performed between each input / output interface and the input interface. The command is sent, but not the other way around.

  The sub-integrated board 336 also includes electronic components such as the CPU 350, the ROM 351, the RAM 352, and the like, and a predetermined effect control program can be executed by these electronic components. Bidirectional communication is performed between the sub-integrated board 336 and the other illumination control boards 337 and 338 and the waveform control board 339 with each input / output interface. A decoration lamp 353 mainly including the side decoration device 52 and the like is connected to the first illumination control board 337, and a lighting signal of the decoration lamp 353 is sent from the sub-integrated board 336 to the illumination control board 337. When transmitted, the illumination control board 337 performs processing for lighting the decoration lamp 353 in response to the transmission. An effect lamp 354 is connected to the second illumination control board 338 together with the effect display device 115. For example, when a display command for the effect display device 115 is transmitted from the sub-integrated substrate 336 to the illumination control board 338, the illumination control board 338 performs processing for actually operating the effect display device 115. The sub-integrated board 336 receives a detection signal from the game ball sensor 361 and outputs a drive signal to the accessory solenoid 362.

  The waveform control board 339 performs processing for generating and transmitting / receiving waveform signals such as inaudible ultrasonic waves in addition to audible sound waves as acoustic outputs. For example, when an acoustic output command is transmitted from the sub-integrated board 336 to the waveform control board 339, the waveform control board 339 receives this and performs processing for driving the speakers 18 and 57 described above. In addition, an ultrasonic transmission / reception device 356 is connected to the waveform control board 339, and the ultrasonic transmission / reception device 356 enables ultrasonic communication between a plurality of platforms. Normally, a plurality of pachinko machines 1 are installed side by side in the island facility of the hall, but between the pachinko machines 1 equipped with the ultrasonic transmission / reception device 356, mutual ultrasonic communication is possible. By using this communication function, a plurality of pachinko machines 1 can synchronize the effect operation or exchange game information between specific stands.

  The illumination control boards 337 and 338 and the waveform control board 339 are also CPUs 357, 358, and 359 as central processing units, ROMs 370, 371, and 372 as read-only memories, and RAMs 373 and 374 as read / write memories, respectively. , 375.

  Next, an example of control processing executed by the main control board 131 (particularly the CPU 314) will be described.

[Game Processing] Description will be given based on FIGS.
FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing a game process routine. FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing a routine of the fluctuation start process. FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing a jackpot determination process routine. FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing a routine of the variable display pattern setting process. FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing a routine of processing during fluctuation. FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing a routine of a prize winning opening / closing process for an accessory. FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing a big hit game start processing routine. 19 is a flowchart showing a routine of the big hit game processing.

  FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing an example of the game process. First, the CPU 314 of the main board 310 determines whether or not a game ball has won a winning winning opening 96 in step S1601. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the start port sensor 318 is turned on and a detection signal is output. When the detection signal is output from the start port sensor 318, a game ball wins the start winning port 96. And the process proceeds to step S1602. If it is determined in step S1601 that the start port sensor 318 has been turned ON, various random numbers (big hit determination random number, continuous number determination random number, variable display pattern random number, etc.) are acquired.

  In step S1601, when a game ball enters the start winning opening 96 and obtains a predetermined random number, in the subsequent step S1602, the value of the reserved ball number counter provided in the RAM 316 is less than 4 which is the upper limit value. Judge whether there is. If the value of the reserved ball number counter is less than 4, the process proceeds to step S1603, and a starting storage storing process for storing the predetermined random number acquired in step S1601 in the RAM 316 as a storage unit is performed. If the start port sensor 318 is not ON in step S1601 and if the value of the reserved ball number counter is 4 or more in step S1602, the start storage storing process is not executed.

  In the start memory storing process in step S1603, a process of adding “1” to the reserved ball number counter and the number of reserved balls displayed on the reservation indicator 122 by the reserved number display control means in accordance with the addition of the reserved ball number counter. Processing for changing the number (for example, in the case of the reservation indicator 122 comprising four lamps, processing for indicating the number of reserved balls by the number of lighting of the lamp) and the obtained random value (for example, jackpot determination random number, continuous number determination) Random number, etc.) is stored in the storage area of the start memory provided in the RAM 316 in correspondence with the count value of the retained ball number counter. Thus, the reserved ball number counter is a counter indicating the number of random values stored in the storage area of the start memory. If the value of the reserved ball number counter is the upper limit value in step S1602, the random value acquired in step S1601 is discarded. When it is determined in step S1601 that a game ball has entered the start winning opening 96, various random numbers may be acquired between steps S1601 to S1603. For example, without acquiring various random numbers in step S1601, After determining that the reservation ball number counter is less than the upper limit value in step S1602, various random numbers may be acquired, or may be acquired in a start storage storage process (step S1603).

  Thereafter, in the game process, the CPU 314 refers to the value of the process selection flag indicating the progress of the game, and if the process selection flag is [0], the variation start process in step S1604 is performed, and the process selection flag is [1]. For example, the variable display pattern setting process in step S1605 is selected. If the process selection flag is [2], the variable process in step S1606 is selected. If the flag is [4], the big hit game start process is executed, and if the process selection flag is [5], the big hit game process is executed.

  In this example, four types of “losing”, “first ordinary hit”, “second ordinary hit”, and “special hit” are prepared as the lottery results based on the big hit determination random number. Specifically, the “losing” of the lottery result does not open / close the open / close prize apparatus 900. The “first ordinary hit” is for opening and closing the open / close winning device 900 for the first opening time (between 0.3 sec to 0.6 sec, preferably about 0.4 sec). The open / close winning device 900 is opened and closed for a second opening time (between 1.5 seconds and 2.0 seconds, preferably about 1.8 seconds), and these “first ordinary hit” or “second ordinary hit” It is advantageous if the open / close winning device 900 is opened by lottery, and the game ball is entered from the prize winning port 901 for an accessory into the accessory 91 at that timing, and the game ball is received in the jackpot entrance 93 in the accessory 91. As a gaming state, a “hit game” can be generated. Further, the “special hit” causes the “big hit game” to be generated even if the open / close prize apparatus 900 is opened to allow the game ball to enter the accessory 91 and not to receive the game ball into the big hit receiving port 93 therein. In other words, a “big hit game” is generated directly only by winning a game ball at the start winning opening 96, and the player's interest can be greatly enhanced by lottery.

  In the variation start process (step S1604) executed when the process selection flag is [0], the start memory number is confirmed. If the start memory number is not 0, a setting for starting the variation display of the special symbol is made. Do. Specifically, although described later in detail, any one of “special winning”, “first ordinary winning”, “second ordinary winning”, and “losing” as a lottery result corresponding to the big hit determination random number acquired in step S1601. And the processing selection flag is updated to [1]. In the variable display pattern setting process (step S1605) executed when the process selection flag is [1], settings related to special symbols and symbol variable display are performed. Specifically, although the details will be described later, the variation display pattern of the special symbol is determined, and the variation time set corresponding to the variation display pattern (the variation display of the special symbol is started on the special symbol display 121). From the time until the stop display) is set in the timer, and the processing selection flag is updated to [2]. In the changing process (step S1606) executed when the process selection flag is [2], the timer set with the changing time in the changing display pattern setting process (step S1605) is monitored, and the timer has timed out. Then, the special symbol display unit 121 performs a process of stopping the variation display of the special symbol. At this time, if the lottery result is “special hit” in the fluctuation start process (step S1604), the process selection flag is updated to [4], and if “first normal hit” or “second normal hit”, the process is performed. The selection flag is updated to [3]. Otherwise, that is, “losing”, the processing selection flag is updated to [0].

  Further, in the prize winning opening / closing process (step S1607) executed when the process selection flag is [3], when the lottery result is “first normal hit” or “second normal hit”, the lottery The opening / closing prize winning device 900 is opened / closed according to the result. Specifically, as will be described later, when the open / close prize winning device 900 is opened and closed, and a game ball that has entered the accessory 91 enters the jackpot entrance, the processing selection flag is updated to [4], and the jackpot entrance If no ball is entered, the process selection flag is updated to [0].

  Further, in the jackpot game start process (step S1608) executed when the process selection flag is [4], settings for starting the jackpot game state are performed. Although details will be described later, specifically, the number of times of opening / closing the prize winning device 900 is set. In the big hit game processing (step S1609) executed when the process selection flag is [5], the number of game balls detected by the count sensor 319 is determined, and a predetermined number of game balls are used for the winning award 901 for an accessory. When winning a prize or when a predetermined period has elapsed, a process for closing the open / close prize winning apparatus 900 is performed. Also, if the number of rounds in the big hit gaming state has not reached the predetermined number, the process for making the open / close prize apparatus 900 open again is performed. Update the flag to [0].

  FIG. 13 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the above-described change start process (step S1604). In this variation start process, first, in step S1621, the CPU 314 of the main board 310 determines whether or not the value of the reserved ball number counter is zero. As described above, since the value of the reserved ball number counter indicates the number of random numbers stored in the start memory storage area, if the value of the reserved ball number counter is 0 in step S1621, the start memory is stored. It is determined that there is no data, and the process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if the value of the reserved ball number counter is not 0 in step S1621, the process proceeds to step S1622, and the start memory transfer process is executed. In the start memory transfer process in step S1622, the process of subtracting 1 from the reserved ball number counter, and after shifting various random numbers stored in the start memory storage area provided in the RAM 316, the retained ball in the start memory storage area. A process of reading various random numbers (such as big hit determination random numbers) stored in the storage area corresponding to 0 of the number counter. Specifically, various random numbers stored in the storage area corresponding to n (n = 1, 2, 3, 4) of the reserved ball number counter in the storage area of the start memory are stored in the storage area of the start memory. The number is stored in a storage area corresponding to n-1 (n = 0, 1, 2, 3) of the number counter.

  Next, in step S 1623, a big hit determination process is performed using the big hit determination random number read from the storage area corresponding to 0 of the reserved ball number counter in the reserved storage area. ”,“ First ordinary hit ”, or“ second ordinary hit ”, and in step S1624, the processing selection flag is updated to [1]. By updating the process selection flag to [1], the timer interrupt process occurs next, and the variable display pattern setting process (step S1605) can be executed when the game process (see FIG. 12) is executed. .

  FIG. 14 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the big hit determination process (step S1623). When the big hit determination process is started, first, in step S1641, the big hit determination table stored in the ROM 315 is selected, and in the subsequent step S1642, whether the big hit determination random number is “special hit” or not using the big hit determination table. If it is “special hit”, the process proceeds to step S1643, the special hit flag is turned on, and the big hit determination process is terminated. On the other hand, if the big hit determination random number is not “special hit” in step S1642, the process proceeds to step S1644.

  In this step S1644, it is determined whether or not the big hit determination random number is “first normal hit” using the big hit determination table. If it is “first normal hit”, the process proceeds to step S1645, and the first normal hit is determined. The flag is turned on and the jackpot determination process is terminated. On the other hand, if the big hit determination random number is not “first normal hit” in step S1644, the process proceeds to step S1646. In this step S1646, it is determined whether or not the big hit determination random number is “second normal hit” using the big hit determination table. If it is “second normal hit”, the process proceeds to step S1647, and the second normal hit is determined. The flag is turned on and the jackpot determination process is terminated. On the other hand, if the big hit determination random number is not “second normal hit” in step S1646, the big hit determination process is terminated without turning on any of the hit flags.

  By the way, the probability of each lottery result being drawn by the big hit determination random number is, for example, “lost” 1/200, “first ordinary hit” 188/200, “second ordinary hit” 10/200, “ The “special hit” can be set to 1/200. However, the probabilities are not limited to the above probabilities, and those probabilities can be changed and set as appropriate. However, in any setting, the probability of “special hit” needs to be the lowest. Further, there is no need for “losing”.

  FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing an example of the above-described variable display pattern setting process (step S1605). In this variable display pattern setting process, it is determined in step S1661 whether or not the big hit determination random number is “special hit”. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the special hit flag is ON. If the special hit flag is ON, that is, “special hit”, the process proceeds to step S1662 and the special hit stored in the ROM 315 is determined. Select the time variation display pattern table. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1661 that it is not “special hit”, the process proceeds to step S1663, and it is determined whether the big hit determination random number is “first normal hit” or “second normal hit”. Is done. That is, if either the first ordinary hit flag or the second ordinary hit flag is in the ON state, it is determined that the “first ordinary hit” or the “second ordinary hit” is selected, and the process proceeds to step S 1664, from the ROM 315. Select the normal fluctuation display pattern table.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1663 that the “first normal hit” or “second normal hit” is not met, that is, if any hit flag is not in the ON state, the process proceeds to step S1665 and the loss stored in the ROM 315 is determined. A time variation display pattern table is selected. The ROM 315 stores a first ordinary per hour fluctuation display pattern table and a second ordinary per hour fluctuation display pattern table corresponding to “first ordinary per” and “second ordinary per”. ”Or“ second ordinary hit ”, the first ordinary hit fluctuation display pattern table or the second ordinary hit fluctuation display pattern table may be selected.

  When the variation display pattern table is selected, in step S1666, the variation display pattern corresponding to the variation display pattern table previously selected is determined using the variation display pattern random number, and in step S1667, the determined variation display pattern is determined. A display pattern variation display pattern command is set, and the flow advances to step S1668.

  In step S1668, a variation time corresponding to the variation display pattern determined in step S1668 is set in the timer. Specifically, in this example, for example, in the case of a fluctuation display pattern determined from the normal hit fluctuation display pattern table, that is, in the case of "first normal hit" or "second normal hit", as the fluctuation time, For example, the first execution time between 1 sec and 2 sec is set. On the other hand, in the case of a fluctuation display pattern determined from either the special hit fluctuation display pattern table or the off-time fluctuation display pattern table, that is, in the case of “special hit” or “lost”, the first execution time is set as the fluctuation time. A longer second execution time is set. As a result, when “special hit” or “losing” is set, the variation time of the special symbol is set to be longer, and when the variation time is longer than the normal hit, it is either “special hit” or “losing”. It is possible to recognize this, and the player can be excited and excited to enhance the interest.

  When the variation time is set in step S1668, in the subsequent step S1669, the processing selection flag is updated to [2] and the process proceeds to step S1670, and the big hit determination random number and variation display determined or set so far. A pattern random number, a variable display pattern command, a variable time, etc. are set as commands for transmitting to the peripheral board 311 and this routine is returned. Based on the determined variable display pattern, the special symbol indicator 121 The symbol variation display is started.

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing an example of the above-described changing process (step S1606). First, in step S1681, it is determined whether or not the variation time of the special symbol that is variably displayed on the special symbol display device 121 is up, and if not, the routine returns. On the other hand, if it is determined that the time is up, the process proceeds to step S1682, where it is determined whether or not the lottery result being executed is “special win”. If it is determined that “special win” is determined, the process proceeds to step S1683. The process selection flag is updated to [4], and this routine is returned. At that time, a special symbol indicating “special hit” is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 121.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1682 that it is not “special hit”, the process proceeds to step S1684, and it is determined whether the lottery result is “first normal hit” or “second normal hit”. If it is determined that it is "per ordinary" or "per second ordinary", the process proceeds to step S1685, the process selection flag is updated to [3], and this routine is returned. At that time, the special symbol display 121 stops and displays the special symbol suggesting “first normal hit” or “second normal hit” according to the lottery result.

  If it is determined in step S1684 that the lottery result is not “first normal hit” or “second normal hit”, that is, it is determined that the lottery is “lost”, the process proceeds to step S1686, and the process selection flag is set. Is updated to [0], and this routine returns. At that time, the special symbol display 121 stops and displays the special symbol suggesting “losing”.

  FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing an example of the above-mentioned prize winning opening / closing process for an accessory (step S1607). Here, first, in step S1701, it is determined whether or not the lottery result is “first normal hit”. If it is “first normal hit”, the process proceeds to step S1702, and the first opening time is set. . On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1701 that it is not “first normal hit”, in other words, if it is determined that it is “second normal hit”, the process proceeds to step S1703 and the second opening time is set. .

  In step S1702 or step S1703, when the opening time is set, the process proceeds to step S1704, and the opening / closing operation of the open / close prize winning apparatus 900 is performed according to the set opening time. Specifically, when the opening time is the first opening time, for example, the opening / closing prize winning device 900 is opened or opened for 0.3 sec to 0.6 sec, and further, for about 0.4 seconds. It is desirable to open it. In addition, when the opening time is the second opening time, the opening / closing prize winning device 900 is opened or opened for a time longer than the first opening time, for example, for 1.5 seconds to 2.0 seconds. For about 1.8 seconds.

  In step S1704, when the opening / closing of the open / close prize apparatus 900 is completed, the process proceeds to step S1705, and it is determined whether or not the big hit acceptance sensor 330 is turned on. That is, in step S 1704, it is determined whether or not the prize winning port 901 for an accessory is opened, the game ball enters the accessory 91, and the game ball is received in the big hit receiving port 93 in the accessory 91. Then, when a game ball is received at the jackpot receiving port 93, the jackpot receiving sensor 330 is turned ON, the process proceeds to step S1706, the processing selection flag is updated to [4], and in step S1707, for example, during the jackpot game A predetermined command including an effect display pattern displayed on the display device 115 and controlled by the peripheral board 311 is set, and this routine is returned.

  On the other hand, if the big hit acceptance sensor 330 is not turned on in step S1705, that is, if the game ball has not entered the accessory 91 from the prize winning port 901 for an accessory, or from the prize winning port 901 for an accessory If a game ball has entered into the accessory 91 but is not received in the jackpot receiving port 93, the process proceeds to step S1708, the process selection flag is updated to [0], and this routine is returned.

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing an example of the above-described jackpot game start process (step S1608). This jackpot game start process is entered when the lottery result based on the jackpot determination random number generated by winning a game ball at the start winning opening 96 is “special hit” or when the opening / closing prize winning device 900 is opened / closed to enter the accessory 91. This process is started when the played game ball is received in the jackpot receiving port 93. First, in step S1721, the set maximum continuation number that is the number of rounds of the big hit game is set by the continuation number determination random number. In the present embodiment, the number of rounds is set by a continuation number determination random number from any one of 2, 8, and 16. Specifically, the ratio of selecting the number of rounds of 2, 8, and 16 is, for example, “1/4” for 2 times, “1/4” for 8 times, and “1” for 16 times. The number of rounds corresponding to the continuation number determination random number is set using an appropriate selection table allocated to be “/ 2”. The continuation number determination random number may be generated together with the big hit determination random number or the like when winning the start winning opening 96, or may be generated when the big hit processing is started.

  When the set maximum continuation number is set in step S1721, in the subsequent step S1722, the continuation number determination display process is performed. Specifically, based on the continuous number determination random number, the corresponding continuous number determination display pattern is determined from the continuous number determination display pattern table stored in the ROM 315, and the display pattern command of the determined continuous number determination display pattern is set. To do. The set display pattern command is set so as to be transmitted to the peripheral substrate 311.

  Various display patterns are prepared as the continuation number determination display pattern, which is smaller than the set maximum continuation number set by the continuation number determination random number, that is, a display pattern suggesting the maximum number of rounds or the maximum number of rounds. There is a display pattern that suggests the number of rounds. Specifically, for example, if the actual number of rounds is 16, the number of rounds displayed by the display pattern is displayed as 8, and the player is initially recognized that the number of rounds is 8, It may be displayed as if the number of rounds has increased to 16 by performing an effect display (for example, re-lottery display) in which the number of rounds is changed during the game. As a result, the number of rounds more advantageous than the number of rounds displayed at this place is displayed to the player, so that the player can have a sense of good luck and the interest can be enhanced. Is something that can be done.

  Then, in step S1722, when the continuation count determination display process ends, the process proceeds to step S1723, the process selection flag is updated to [5], and this routine is returned.

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing an example of the above-described big hit game processing (step S1609). First, in step S1741, a predetermined round counter is initialized (for example, round counter value = 2). This round counter is secured in the RAM 316, for example, and the value of the round counter is reset with this initialization. The round counter is for counting the number of rounds in the big hit game, and when the value reaches the set maximum number of times, the big hit process ends.

  In step S1742, after the round counter is initialized in step S1741, “0” is set in a predetermined winning ball counter, and the opening / closing operation of the open / close winning device 900 is performed at predetermined time intervals (step S1743). ). Then, in the next step S1744, it is determined whether or not the open / close prize winning device 900 is within the set maximum number of times (for example, 18 times). If the open / close count is within the set maximum count (YES), it is then determined whether or not the value of the winning ball counter is less than 10 (step S1745). At this time, if the value of the winning ball counter is less than 10 (YES), it is determined whether or not the detection signal of the count sensor 319 corresponding to the big winning opening is turned on (step S1746). When the count sensor 319 is turned ON by winning a prize at the prize winning port 901 for an accessory (YES), “1” is added to the winning ball counter in the next step S1747, and the determination in step S1644 is performed again. Alternatively, if there is no winning in the big winning opening in step S1746 and the count sensor 319 is not ON (NO), the determination in step S1744 is performed without adding the winning ball number counter.

  During one round operation, one round ends when the opening / closing prize-winning device 900 reaches the set maximum number of 18 times or the winning ball reaches 10 counts. . If either of these two conditions is satisfied, the determination in step S1744 or step S1745 is negative (NO), so that the opening / closing operation of the open / close prize winning apparatus 900 is stopped (step S1748) to end the round. Then, in the next step S1749, it is determined whether or not the value of the round counter has reached the set maximum continuation number selected and set from 2 rounds, 8 rounds or 16 rounds.

  If the value of the round counter has not reached the set maximum number of continuations (NO in step S1749), then “1” is added to the value of the round counter (step S1750), and the winning ball counter is reset to “0”. (Step S1742).

  In this example, since the number of rounds is calculated with the opening / closing operation of the open / close prize apparatus 900 performed in response to the game ball entering the start prize opening 96 as the first round, The content corresponds to processing of one round operation after the round. In the second and subsequent rounds, when it is determined that the round operation has been repeated and the value of the round counter has reached the set maximum number of continuations (YES in step S1749), the process proceeds to step S1751, and the process selection flag is set to [0. ] And the jackpot processing is terminated.

  In this way, according to the game processing of this example, the open / close prize winning device 900 opens and closes in a relatively short time when winning at the start winning opening 96 except in the case of special symbol fluctuation display, big hit processing, etc. It becomes a game similar to a conventional second type pachinko machine, and even a player accustomed to the conventional second type pachinko machine can play the game without a sense of incongruity, and it is possible to suppress a decrease in interest. In addition, before the opening / closing prize winning device 900 is opened / closed, the changed special symbol is stopped and displayed, and the pattern of the opening / closing operation (lottery result) can be recognized. Since the “second ordinary hit” is more advantageous than the “win”, it is possible to enhance the interest of the player by displaying a special symbol stop.

  In addition, if the variation time of the special symbol is long, it can be recognized that the lottery result is either “lost” or “special hit”, until the special symbol is stopped and the lottery result can be recognized. During this period, the player can be thrilled and throbbing, and can be rich in intonation. In addition, since the winning prize at the start winning opening 96 has a “special hit” that is a big hit, it becomes a game that is more similar to the conventional type 1 game, and can further suppress the player's uncomfortable feeling, It is possible to prevent the interest from deteriorating.

[About the composition of the character]
Next, a specific configuration of the accessory 91 in the present embodiment will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. FIG. 20 is a front view showing an example of an accessory in the present embodiment, FIG. 21 is a perspective view showing a configuration of an open / close prize apparatus in the accessory, and FIG. 22 shows a state where the open / close prize apparatus is cut at the center. FIG. 23 is a cut perspective view, FIG. 23 is a plan view showing the configuration of the open / close prize apparatus, and FIG. 24 is a longitudinal sectional view showing the configuration of the open / close prize apparatus. FIG. 25 is a perspective view and a front view showing the configuration of the mechanism part in the open / close prize apparatus, and FIG. 26 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the movement of the movable piece in the open / close prize apparatus.

  As shown in FIG. 20, an accessory 91 according to the present embodiment includes an open / close prize winning device 900 having a prize winning port 901 for a prize in which a game ball can be won, and a game that has entered the prize winning port 901. A first rolling effect device 95 capable of releasing a ball in one of two directions after rolling the ball on a predetermined passage, and one discharge side of the first rolling effect device 95 The second rolling effect device 100 arranged on the left side (the left side in the figure) and capable of hitting the game ball, and the second rolling effect device 95 arranged on the other discharge side (the right side in the figure) and rotated to play the game ball Game that is placed under the first rolling effect device 95 and the third rolling effect device 100 that leads to either the big hit receiving port 93 or the lose receiving port 94 A fourth rolling effect device 102 for guiding the ball to the third rolling effect device 101, and a first rolling effect device. 95, the first rectifying means 500a and the second rectifying means 500b for rectifying the flow of the released game balls, and the first rolling effect device 95 and the second rectifying means 500b. A warp passage 510 is provided to guide the downstream of the accessory 91 so as not to contact the four-rolling effect device 102.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the accessory 91 is sized to occupy a relatively wide range of the game area, and can be recognized at a glance. Thereby, while the pachinko machine 1 of this example can be identified easily, it becomes easy to attract a player's interest.

(About the open / close winning device 900)
The open / close prize winning device 900 is arranged in the center of the accessory 91 and in the vicinity of the upper edge portion, and as shown in FIGS. 21 and 22, a prize winning port 901 for an accessory that allows a game ball B to be won in the center. Is formed. The open / close winning device 900 includes a base member 902 for attaching each component and an attachment frame 903 fixed to the back surface of the base member 902, and a pair of first movable pieces 904 for performing a predetermined opening / closing operation and A pair of second movable pieces 905, first drive means 906 and second drive means 907 (see FIG. 23) for operating these first movable piece 904 and second movable piece 905, respectively, and a pair of first movable pieces 905 A ball introduction portion 908 that is disposed between the movable pieces 904 and introduces a game ball into the prize winning port 901 for an accessory, and a decoration unit 909 that has a predetermined decorative shape as a whole are provided.

  More specifically, the base member 902 is provided with a prize winning port 901 for an accessory in the center, and supports the first movable piece 904, the second movable piece 905, the ball introduction portion 908, and the decoration unit 909 on the front side. A substantially rectangular support portion 912 and a pair of projecting walls 913 projecting rearward from the back surface of the support portion 912 so as to sandwich the prize winning port 901 for an accessory are provided. The base member 902 is fitted into an opening (not shown) formed in the game board 5 and is assembled so that the front surface of the support part 912 is a flat surface continuous with the board surface of the game board 5. Yes. That is, in the open / close prize apparatus 900, the first movable piece 904, the second movable piece 905, the ball introduction portion 908, and the decoration unit 909 are assembled in a state of protruding from the game area 37 of the game board 5.

  As shown in FIG. 23, the attachment frame 903 is attached to the rear surface of the projecting wall 913 of the base member 902, and the first drive means 906 and the first drive means 906 and the second movable piece 905 are located behind the first movable piece 904 and the second movable piece 905, respectively. A space for accommodating the two driving means 907 is formed. The mounting frame 903 is formed by bending a metal plate, and mounting holes (not shown) are formed in portions facing the first driving unit 906 and the second driving unit 907.

  As shown in FIGS. 21 and 25, the first movable piece 904 has a substantially fan shape and is supported so as to be rotatable around the first axis 917. In addition, a guide surface 918 that guides the game ball B toward the prize winning port 901 for an accessory is formed on the upper surface side in the open state. And as shown to Fig.26 (a), when a pair of 1st movable piece 904 will be in a closed state, it will be in the state which the guidance surfaces 918 oppose and block the right and left sides of the prize winning opening 901 for an accessory. , It becomes impossible to win a game ball to the prize winning port 901 for an accessory. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 26 (b), when the pair of first movable pieces 904 are displaced to the open state, the guide surfaces 918 are rotated so as to be separated from each other (that is, expanded to the left and right), Each guide surface 918 is inclined downward (that is, in an inclined state) toward the sphere introduction portion 908. In this state, it is possible to roll the game ball B that has reached the guide surface 918 toward the ball introduction part 908, that is, toward the prize winning port 901.

  As shown in FIG. 25 (b), the second movable piece 905 includes a block-shaped ball receiving portion 905a having an inclined surface 921 on the upper surface, a second axis 920 on one end side, and a ball receiving portion on the other end side. The arm portion 905b is connected to the 905a, and is supported so as to be rotatable around the second axis 920. Then, as shown in FIG. 26 (a), when the pair of first movable pieces 904 are in the closed state, the second movable piece 905 is in the retracted state accordingly, and is lower than the first movable piece 904 in the open state. Located in. In particular, in this example, when the second movable piece 905 is in the retracted state, the interior of the decoration unit 909 is immersed and only the inclined surface 921 is exposed. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 26B, when the pair of first movable pieces 904 are displaced from the closed state to the open state, the second movable piece 905 is displaced from the retracted state to the protruding state, and in the open state. It is located on the radial extension of a certain first movable piece 904. At this time, the inclined surface 921 of the second movable piece 905 is extended from the guide surface 918 of the first movable piece 904, and a continuous inclined surface is formed. Thereby, the sense of unity between the first movable piece 904 and the second movable piece 905 is enhanced, and it is possible to give an impression that the game ball B rolls from the inclined surface 921 to the guide surface 918.

  The pair of first movable pieces 904 are connected to the first driving means 906, respectively, and are reciprocally rotated between the open state and the closed state when power is applied by the first driving means 906. It comes to exercise. Each first driving means 906 has a solenoid 924, and when the solenoid 924 is driven, the plunger 923 linearly moves, and the linear motion is transmitted via the first transmission mechanism 925 such as a link mechanism. The first movable piece 904 is rotated by rotating the rotation shaft 926.

  Similarly, a second drive unit 907 is connected to each of the pair of second movable pieces 905. When power is applied by the second drive unit 907, the second movable unit 905 is moved between a retracted state and a protruding state. It is designed to reciprocate and rotate. Each first driving means 906 has a solenoid 930, and when the solenoid 930 is driven, its plunger (not shown) linearly moves, and the linear movement is a second transmission mechanism 931 such as a link mechanism. The second movable piece 905 is rotated by rotating the rotation shaft (not shown) via the. Note that the first drive unit 906 and the second drive unit 907 can separately apply power to the first movable piece 904 and the second movable piece 905, respectively. That is, the closed state and the open state of the first movable piece 904 and the retracted state and the protruding state of the second movable piece 905 can be combined in an arbitrary pattern.

  By the way, as shown in FIG. 21, the decoration unit 909 in the open / close prize winning device 900 has a shape of “UFO (unidentified flying object)” as a whole, and the first axis 917 portion of the first movable piece 904 and the retreating portion. The front decorative member 935 that covers the second movable piece 905 that is in the state from the front, and the back decorative member 938 that is disposed behind the first movable piece 904 and the second movable piece 905 are configured. That is, the second movable piece 905 in the retracted state is configured to be immersed between the front decorative member 935 and the rear decorative member 938. In particular, a front surface extending portion 936 extending in the longitudinal direction from the second movable piece 905 in the retracted state is formed at the end of the front decoration member 935, and has a shape elongated in the left-right direction. Further, an upper surface extending portion 937 is formed from the upper end of the front surface extending portion 936 toward the rear, and the gap between the front surface extending portion 936 and the back surface decoration member 938 is closed. In particular, the upper surface extending portion 937 has a curved shape that is continuous with the inclined surface 921 of the second movable piece 905 in the retracted state, completely immerses the second movable piece 905 in the retracted state, The inclined surface 921 of the piece 905 is visually recognized as a part of the decoration unit 909. A special symbol display 121 is provided at the center of the front decorative member 935.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 21, the back decoration member 938 has a bonus winning port 901 formed in the center, and an obstacle lid 939 that projects forward from the upper edge of the bonus winning port 901. Is provided. The obstacle lid portion 939 prevents the game ball B from winning the prize winning port 901 for an accessory in cooperation with the first movable pieces 904 when the pair of first movable pieces 904 are closed. It is. The obstacle lid portion 939 has a roof shape, functions as a part of the decoration unit 909 having the shape of “UFO”, and makes the prize winning port 901 for an accessory visible as an entrance of “UFO”. . That is, an atmosphere is created in which the game ball B is sucked into the “UFO”, and the production effect is further enhanced.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 22 and 24, the game ball B that has won the prize winning port 901 is guided behind the prize winning port 901 and released from the delivery port 458 (see FIG. 20). A guidance chamber forming portion 945 is provided. An insertion hole 944 through which the game ball B passes is formed in the bottom surface of the guide chamber forming portion 945, and the game ball B that has won a prize in the guide chamber forming portion 945 through the prize winning port 901 is inserted into the guide hole. 944 is delivered to the delivery port 458. In addition, an acceptance introduction slope 943 penetrating the holding portion 912 is formed between the ball introduction portion 908 and the guidance chamber forming portion 945, and the game ball B that has entered the ball introduction portion 908 is lowered downward. It is configured to roll smoothly along the inclination. Further, below the insertion hole 944, a count sensor 319 (see FIG. 20) for detecting the game ball B passing therethrough is provided. Here, the count sensor 319 corresponds to the winning state detecting means of the present invention.

  Next, operations of the first movable piece 904 and the second movable piece 905 will be described in detail. The first movable piece 904 and the second movable piece 905 are moved in association with each other by a movable piece drive control means 941 (see FIG. 27). Specifically, when the first movable piece 904 is displaced from the closed state to the open state (displaced from the state of FIG. 26A to the state of FIG. 26B), the second movable piece 905 is moved to the first movable piece 905. According to the displacement of the piece 904, the retracted state is displaced to the protruding state. In other words, when the first movable piece 904 and the second movable piece 905 arranged at a distant position are displaced so as to approach each other, and the first movable piece 904 is in an open state, the second movable piece is moved on its radial extension. A piece 905 is located. Therefore, a player who has focused on the movement of the first movable piece 904 becomes aware of the presence of the second movable piece 905 only when the first movable piece 904 approaches the open state. In other words, until the first movable piece 904 is displaced to the open state, the length of the first movable piece 904 is made to be a certain length (the length of only the first movable piece 904), and the first movable piece 904 is When displaced to the open state, the second movable piece 905 is added, and the length of the first movable piece 904 can be made to appear to suddenly increase. Therefore, the change can surprise the player and enhance the interest. In particular, when the first movable piece 904 is opened, an illusion can be given as if the first movable piece 904 is long, so that the game ball B is likely to win the prize winning port 901 for an accessory. This makes it possible to make a player want to play with the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, among a number of gaming machines.

  On the other hand, when the first movable piece 904 is displaced from the open state to the closed state (displacement from the state of FIG. 26B to the state of FIG. 26A), the second movable piece 905 is displaced from the protruding state to the retracted state. To do. That is, the first movable piece 904 and the second movable piece 905 that are integrally disposed in the open state are displaced in a relative direction so as to be separated from each other. At this time, the game ball B that has been positioned on the guide surface 918 of the first movable piece 904 is guided inward by the first movable piece 904 to the prize winning port 901 for an accessory. The game ball B located on the inclined surface 921 of the second movable piece 905 is lowered together with the second movable piece 905 and is not guided to the prize winning port 901 for an accessory. That is, in the open state, the first movable piece 904 and the second movable piece 905 are integrally formed, but the position at which the game ball B reaches is the first movable piece 904 or the second movable piece. Depending on whether it becomes 905, the whereabouts of the subsequent game ball B will vary greatly. Therefore, it is possible to increase the fun of the game and to prevent the winning rate of the game ball B from being extremely increased with respect to the prize winning port 901 for an accessory. In other words, by rolling the game ball B that has reached the second movable piece 905 to the outside of the open / close prize-winning device 900, it is said that “I was able to win a little more but I could not win it” It is possible to arouse an uneasy feeling and increase the willingness to open and close the next time.

  In particular, the movable piece drive control means 941 has reached the holding time for holding the first movable piece 904 in the open state and holding the second movable piece 905 in the protruding state on the inclined surface 921 of the second movable piece 905. The time required for the game ball B to roll along the inclined surface 921 to the guide surface 918 is shorter (for example, 0.3 seconds). Therefore, even when the game ball B reaches the inclined surface 921 of the second movable piece 905 when the first movable piece 904 and the second movable piece 905 are stopped in the open state and the protruding state, the game ball B Since the second movable piece 905 descends before moving to the guide surface 918 of the first movable piece 904 and a step is formed between the inclined surface 921 and the guide surface 918, the game ball B is moved to the guide surface 918. Can not be made. That is, even if the second movable piece 905 is provided, the number of game balls B that actually wins the prize winning port 901 for an accessory hardly changes. In other words, the percentage of winning is not increased from the appearance, and the burden on the hall side can be reduced.

(About the first rolling effect device)
As shown in FIG. 20, the first rolling effect device 95 extends in the left-right direction and has a long guide member 491 having a rolling surface 490 on which the game ball can roll, and a guide member 491. A rotation support shaft (not shown) that is movably supported, a rotation drive means (not shown) that drives the guide member 491 to rotate, and a rotation detection sensor 494 that detects the rotation state of the guide member 491 (FIG. 27).

  The guide member 491 is provided with a weir portion (not shown) that prevents the game ball from dropping from the rolling surface 490 to the front side (the player side with respect to the gaming machine) over substantially the entire length of the rolling surface 490. ing. Further, the rolling surface 490 is inclined in the front-rear direction so that the front side thereof is lowered, whereby the game ball thrown on the rolling surface 490 rolls along the weir portion and the guide member 491. The game ball is prevented from coming into contact with the delivery port 458 or the like disposed on the rear side.

  The rotation drive means includes a motor (not shown) and a transmission mechanism (not shown) that converts the rotational drive of the motor into a reciprocating drive and transmits it to the guide member 491.

  In this example, by rotating the motor in a predetermined direction, the guide member 491 rotates around the rotation support shaft like a seesaw and reciprocates via the transmission mechanism. In this example, when the motor is rotated once, the guide member 491 rotates like a two-way reciprocating seesaw.

  When the guide member 491 rotates like a seesaw, the game ball on the guide member 491 swings and gradually moves to the end of the guide member 491, and is eventually released from the end of the guide member 491. The In the process of releasing the game ball, the game ball that has rolled to the vicinity of the right end of the guide member 491 may be folded back in the direction of the rotation support shaft, and this game ball is likely to be released. The movement that is not done makes it possible for the player to produce a full of inflection by making the player throbbing and throbbing.

(About the second rolling effect device)
The second rolling effect device 100 is disposed on the left side of the guide member 491 in the accessory 91. In other words, in the game area where the game ball is shot, it is arranged on the left side with respect to the center in the left-right direction. The second rolling effect device 100 includes a hitting portion 531 capable of hitting a game ball in the left-right direction by contacting the game ball, and a hitting portion 531 so that the hitting portion 531 hits the game ball. And a hitting unit driving means (not shown) for moving the. The second rolling effect device 100 further includes a character body 533, and a foot 534 of the character body 533 is used as a pressing portion 531. The second rolling effect device 100 further includes movable effect means 543 for moving the arm 541 and the face 542 of the character body 533 to perform a predetermined effect operation.

  The movable effect means 543 is configured such that the arm (right arm) 541 of the character body 533 can be rotated around its shoulder, and the face (portion above the upper jaw) 542 is slidable in the vertical direction.

  Next, the operation of the second rolling effect device 100 will be described. In the second rolling effect device 100, when a game ball is detected by the count sensor 319 of the prize winning port 901 for an accessory, a position indicated by a two-dot chain line in FIG. It is possible to hit the game ball by turning it up to. Specifically, the pushing portion 531 is rotated after a predetermined time (for example, 0.5 to 2.5 seconds) after the game ball is detected by the count sensor 319. As a result, when the game ball that has entered the prize winning port 901 swings on the guide member 491 and reaches the hitting area that can be hit by the second rolling effect means 100, the hitting portion Since 531 rotates, the game ball can be hit by the hitting portion 531. Actually, since the arrival time at which the game ball reaches the second rolling effect device 100 varies, the timing at which the hitting portion 531 operates and the timing at which the game ball arrives are difficult to match. The movement of the game ball that swings on the guide member 491 can be further excited and excited.

(About the third rolling effect device)
The third rolling effect device 101 includes a plurality of storage units 550 that can store game balls, a rotating body 552 that includes a plurality of storage units 550 in the circumferential direction, and a rotating body 552 that rotates the storage unit 550. Moving means (not shown) for moving. The moving means includes a rotating shaft for rotating the rotating body 552, a rotation detecting unit fixed to the rotating shaft for detecting the rotating position of the rotating body 552, and a rotating body motor 326 for rotating the rotating shaft. (See FIG. 11). In this example, the rotation transmission from the rotating body motor 326 to the rotation shaft is transmitted via a set of gears (not shown). Further, in this example, the housing portion 550 is basically configured such that the front side thereof and the outer side in the radial direction of the rotating body 552 are opened.

  The third rolling effect device 101 is arranged on the rear side of the rotating body 552 (the side opposite to the side on which the player is located), has a big hit receiving port 93, and has entered the big hit receiving port 93 A big hit guiding portion (not shown) that guides the ball to the big hit receiving sensor 330 (see FIG. 11), and the outer periphery of the rotating body 552 have a gap receiving port 94 at a predetermined position in the circumferential direction. It further includes a lose guidance section (not shown) for guiding the game ball that has entered the ball to the loss acceptance sensor 329. In this example, the lost guidance part moves from the housing part 550 that has the lost receiving port 94 and covers the outer periphery of the rotating body 552 to open the outer side in the radial direction to the outer side in the radial direction. The cylindrical portion to be blocked and the guide portion that guides the game ball to the loss acceptance sensor 329 are configured by separate members.

  The accommodating portion 550 includes a first accommodating portion 550a having a short length extending from the outer periphery of the rotating body 552 toward the center thereof, and at least the length of the game ball of the rotating body 552 than the first accommodating portion 550a. The second housing portion 550b having a long length extending from the outer periphery toward the center portion thereof. In this example, the first housing portion 550a and the second housing portion 550b each have four rotating bodies 552. Are alternately arranged in the circumferential direction.

  By the way, in the accommodating portion 550, one of the second accommodating portions 550b is a specific accommodating portion 550c that guides the game ball to the big hit receiving port 93, and this specific accommodating portion 550c is opened in the front-rear direction of the rotating body 552. At the same time, it is not open in the radial direction. In other words, the specific housing portion 550c has an opening through which the game ball can pass in the axial direction of the rotation shaft 553 of the rotating body 552.

  All of the storage units 550 other than the specific storage unit 550c are configured to guide the game ball to the loss receiving port 94, and an opening through which the game ball can pass in the radial direction of the rotation axis of the rotating body 552 is formed. ing.

  The rotating body 552 is formed with a protruding portion 560 that protrudes a predetermined amount on the front side at a position closer to the center than the first housing portion 550a. The protruding portion 560 has a rotating body that extends from the outside in the radial direction. A concave portion is provided so as to be continuous with the second accommodation portion 550b of 552. That is, the projecting portion 560 of the rotating body 552 is provided with the second housing portion 550b.

  The third rolling effect device 101 includes a first accommodation area in which game balls can be accommodated in all the accommodation units 550, that is, the second accommodation unit 550b including the first accommodation unit 550a and the specific accommodation unit 550c. In addition, only the second storage portion 550b including the specific storage portion 550c further includes a partition portion (not shown) that partitions the second storage region in which the game balls are allowed to be stored.

  Next, the operation of the third rolling effect device 101 will be described. In the third rolling effect device 101, a rotating body 552 having a game ball housing portion 550 is rotated clockwise by a rotating body motor 326 at a predetermined speed. And if a game ball is supplied in the state which rotated the rotary body 552, it will be accommodated in one of the accommodating parts 550. For example, in the case of a game ball that has flowed out from the right end portion of the guide member 491, after being stored in one of the four second storage portions 550b disposed on the protruding portion 560 of the rotary body 552 by the partition portion, When the game ball moves along with the rotation of 552 and the second storage portion 550b is positioned below the center of the rotary body 552, the game ball is positioned radially outside the rotary body 552 in the second storage portion 550b. Move to position. On the other hand, in the case of a game ball hit by the hitting portion 531, it is accommodated in any of the accommodating portions 550 in the rotating body 552 through the fourth rolling effect device 102 and the opening of the partition portion. Later, along with the rotation of the rotator 552, the rotator 552 moves while being maintained at a position on the outer side in the radial direction.

  And when a game ball is accommodated in the specific accommodating part 550c, it moves clockwise with rotation of the rotary body 552, and when it reaches the position where the big hit receiving port 93 opens, the specific accommodating part 550c Since it is open, the game ball enters the jackpot receiving port 93 from there, is detected by the jackpot receiving sensor 330 through the rolling passage of the jackpot guiding portion, and is then discharged out of the game area. In addition, since the specific accommodating part 550c is not open | released on the radial direction outer side, even if it arrives at the loss receiving port 94, it does not enter a ball.

  On the other hand, when the game ball is housed in the housing portion 550 other than the specific housing portion 550c, the game ball moves clockwise with the rotation of the rotating body 552, and is lost in a cylindrical portion of the lose guidance portion (not shown). When reaching the receiving port 94, these accommodating portions 550 are opened in the radial direction, so that a game ball enters the lost receiving port 94 and is detected by the lost receiving sensor 329 through the lost guiding portion. After being played, it is discharged out of the game area. In addition, since the rear side of the accommodating parts 550 other than the specific accommodating part 550c is not opened, even if the accommodating part 550 reaches the big hit receiving port 93, it does not enter the ball.

  As described above, the third rolling effect device 101 includes the plurality of storage units 550 in the rotating body 552, and stores the supplied game balls in either the specific storage unit 550c or the other storage units 550. Thus, the game balls can be guided and distributed to the big hit receiving port 93 or the lost receiving port 94. As a result, a big hit is obtained by being accommodated in the specific accommodation portion 550c, and therefore, the game ball supplied is seriously concerned whether or not it is accommodated in the specific accommodation portion 550c, and the movement and rotation of the game ball Until the game ball is accommodated by the rotation of 552, the excitement is enhanced by thrilling and thrilling.

(About the fourth rolling effect device)
The fourth rolling effect device 102 is disposed below the guide member 491 and has a guide surface 571 extending so as to be gently inclined from the second rolling effect device 100 side to the third rolling effect device 101 side. . The guide surface 571 has substantially the same length as the guide member 491, and the downstream end of the guide surface 571 has a circle that partially matches the lower edge shape of the opening of the third rolling effect device 101. An arcuate rocking surface is provided.

  In the fourth rolling effect device 102, the game ball from the second rolling effect device 100 is made to roll on a guide surface 571 having a predetermined length so that the movement of the game ball can be recognized. Thereby, it is enjoyed whether or not the timing at which the game ball reaches the third rolling effect device 101 is the timing at which the game ball is accommodated in the specific accommodation unit 550c by the rotation of the rotating body 552 in the third rolling effect device 101. It is like that. In addition, since the swing surface is provided at the tip of the guide surface 571, the game ball is stored in the storage portion 550 provided in the rotating body 552 after swinging the swing surface. Then, the timing of being accommodated in the accommodating portion 550 varies depending on the swinging state of the game ball, so that the player can be excited and entertained.

[About effect display in effect display device]
Next, an effect display control process displayed on the effect display device 115 in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 27 and 28. FIG. 27 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration of the main board in effect display control. FIG. 28 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration of a peripheral board in effect display control.

  In the pachinko machine 1 of the present example, an effect display device 115 is arranged in the approximate center of the accessory 91. The effect display device 115 displays characters, backgrounds, etc., and the characters, etc., according to the gaming state. By changing the display mode, it is possible to allow the player to enjoy a predetermined effect display or to recognize the gaming state.

(Regarding the functional configuration in effect display control)
A functional configuration in effect display control for characters, backgrounds, and the like, that is, a functional configuration realized as an effect program, and a specific example of effect display using those configurations will be described. As shown in FIG. 27, when a game ball wins the start winning opening 96 and is detected by the start opening sensor 318, a predetermined big hit determination random number is generated by the random number generating means 611 on the main board 310, and the random number is generated. A lottery means 620 for drawing a predetermined lottery result by extracting a corresponding lottery result from the jackpot determination table stored in the ROM 315 of the main control board 131, and a display of the lottery result lottery selected by the lottery means 620 The execution reservation means 621 that executes or reserves according to the state, and the time from the start of the display of the lottery result display by the execution reservation means 621 to the display of the lottery result by the special symbol, ”Or“ second ordinary hit ”, and the second execution time is selected when the lottery result to be executed is“ losing ”or“ special hit ”. When the execution of the lottery result display is started by the time selection means 622 and the reservation means 621, the special symbol display 121 displays a plurality of special symbols in a variable manner, and the execution time selection means 622 according to the lottery result to be executed. The special symbol display control means 623 for stopping and displaying the special symbol indicating the lottery result after the execution time selected by the above-mentioned item is selected, and the lottery result executed by the execution reservation means 621 is “special hit” or the third rolling effect device. When a game ball enters the jackpot receiving port 93 of 101 and is detected by the jackpot receiving sensor 330, an advantageous gaming state in which an advantageous gaming state (processing during the jackpot game shown in FIG. 19) advantageous to the player as a big hit is generated. The lottery result executed by the generating means 612 and the advantageous gaming state generating means 612 or the execution reservation means 621 is “first normal hit”, “second The movable piece drive control means 941 for controlling the opening and closing of the open / close prize winning device 900 by driving the first movable piece 904 and the second movable piece 905 by the solenoids 924 and 930 and the execution reservation means. A storage means 624 for storing a jackpot determination random number or the like as a lottery result reserved for execution in 621 in the RAM 316 of the main board 310 and a number of lottery results (reserved ball number) stored in the storage means 624 are reserved. Reservation number display control means 625 to be displayed on the display 122, and command transmission means 613 for transmitting the random number generated by the random number generation means 611, that is, the lottery result, to the peripheral board 311 (specifically, the sub-integrated board 336) as a control command. And are provided. The advantageous game state generating means 612 controls the generation of the advantageous game state in accordance with the detection signal from the count sensor 319 for counting the game balls won in the prize winning port 901 for an accessory.

  The execution reservation means 621 on the main board 310 includes, as a gaming state, an opening / closing control state of the first movable piece 904 and the second movable piece 905 by the movable piece drive control means 941, and a special symbol display state by the special symbol display control means 623. The lottery result is reserved, or the lottery result immediately after the lottery or the lottery result stored (reserved) in the storage means 624 is extracted and executed in accordance with. In addition, about the detailed processing content, it is as having shown in the above-mentioned game processing (refer FIGS. 12-19).

  The main board 310 controls a motor 332 that rotates the guide member 491 based on a detection result from a rotation detection sensor 494 that detects the rotation state of the guide member 491 in the first rolling effect production unit 95. And rolling effect control means 615 for controlling the game ball to swing on the guide member 491. Note that detection signals from the start port sensor 318, the rotation detection sensor 494, the count sensor 319, and the rotational position detection sensor 321 are transmitted to the peripheral substrate 311 via the command transmission unit 613.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 28, the peripheral board 311 has a command receiving means 631 for receiving a control command transmitted from the main board 310, and an effect display device based on the control command received by the command receiving means 631. 115 is a display display control means 632 for displaying a predetermined effect display, and among the control commands received by the command receiving means 631, the start port sensor 318, the count sensor 319, the rotation detection sensor 494, and the rotation position detection sensor 321 are related. Release degree determination means 633 for determining the release degree of the game ball released in the direction of the third rolling effect device 101 of the guide member 491 by the control command and outputting the determined release degree to the effect display control means 632; I have. Note that a detection signal from the game ball sensor 361 is sent to the effect display control means 632.

  The effect display control means 632 includes a character control means 634 that dynamically displays a character, a background control means 635 that dynamically displays a background, and a symbol control means 636 that dynamically displays a symbol. In accordance with a control command from 310, the character control means 634, background control means 635, and symbol control means 636 store in advance in storage means (for example, the ROM 351 and ROM 371 of the sub-integrated board 336 and the illumination control board 338). A predetermined image is called from an image such as a still image such as a character or background or a moving image, and a predetermined effect mode is displayed on the effect display device 115. That is, a predetermined effect mode corresponding to the gaming state is displayed.

  The effect display control means 632 further includes effect mode changing means 637 for changing the effect mode of the effect display to be displayed on the effect display device 115 according to the gaming state. The effect mode changing unit 637 is configured to change the effect mode, such as a speed change unit 638 for changing the moving speed of the character, the background, and the like, a character, a background, and the like based on the release degree determined by the release degree determination unit 633. And a release degree display control means 639 for displaying a predetermined effect. For example, the release degree display control means 639 changes the color, facial expression, pose, etc. of the character according to the release degree so that the player can recognize the release degree.

  In addition, the effect display control means 632 indicates the degree of advantageous degree of the jackpot round to the effect display device 115 based on the random number that is the lottery result among the control commands from the main board 310 before executing the jackpot processing. And a degree suggestion design control means 640 for stopping and displaying the degree suggestion design indicating the number of rounds of the lottery result. The effect display indicating the number of rounds displayed by the degree suggestion symbol control means 640 displays a round lottery effect mode extracted from a round lottery table stored in advance in the ROM 351 or the ROM 371 of the peripheral board 311 although illustration is omitted. In the production mode, the production mode in which the number of rounds determined in advance is displayed from the beginning, for example, when the number of rounds decided in advance is 16 rounds, the number of rounds is initially set to 8 rounds. First, let the player recognize that the number of rounds is 8, and perform an effect mode (for example, a re-lottery effect mode) in which the number of rounds changes along the course of the round It is also possible to display an effect mode as if the number of rounds has increased in the middle. As a result, it is possible to make the player feel more fortunate by displaying an advantageous degree that is more advantageous than the advantageous degree displayed at the place for the player, and to enhance the interest. Yes.

  Note that the count sensor 319 of this example corresponds to the entry detection means of the present invention.

[Relationship between actors and game areas]
Next, the relationship between an accessory and a game area in this embodiment will be described. The bonus item 91 is disposed substantially at the center of the game area 37, and the width in the left-right direction is 80% to 95% of the width of the game area 37. The percentage of the total is larger than that of conventional pachinko machines. As a result, the actors 91 are greatly included in the player's line of sight, and the pachinko machine 1 has an impact, and can be distinguished from other pachinko machines, making it easier for the player to pay attention to the game. It has become something that can be done.

  The size of the gap between the left and right ends of the accessory 91 and the outer periphery of the game area 37 is 1.5 to 6 times the diameter of the game ball, The size is desirably 1.5 to 4 times. Further, the gap does not necessarily have to be the same size on the left and right, and may be different.

  In addition, a start winning opening 96 and a general winning opening 98 are arranged below the accessory 91 in the game area 37. The start winning port 96 is disposed immediately below the outlet 513 of the warp passage 510. In other words, the outlet 513 of the warp passage 510 is arranged on a vertical line passing through the start winning opening 96. Thereby, the possibility that the game ball flowing out from the outlet 513 of the warp passage 510 enters the start winning opening 96 is increased. In addition, since the start winning opening 96 is arranged immediately below the discharge opening 513, the player can recognize at a glance that the game ball flowing down from the discharge opening 513 is very likely to enter the start winning opening 96. It is possible to play a game such that the game ball flows down from the discharge port 513, that is, the game ball is guided by the warp passage 510.

  Further, general winning ports 98 are arranged on the left and right sides of the start winning port 96, respectively. As a result, it is possible to increase the possibility that the game ball that has flowed out from the discharge port 513 of the warp passage 510 will win either the start winning port 96 or the general winning port 98, and which winning port will be won? Therefore, it can be expected that the interest of the player can be enhanced.

  In addition, although illustration is abbreviate | omitted, in the game area | region 37, you may arrange | position suitably the obstruction nail, the windmill 90, etc., for example, between the discharge outlet 513 of the warp channel | path 510, and the start winning opening 96, By appropriately arranging them, it becomes possible to appropriately change the probability that the game ball that has flowed out from the discharge port 513 will win the start winning port 96 and the like, and by making the game more difficult, The enhanced effect can be expected, and the load on the hall side where the pachinko machine 1 is installed can be reduced.

  Moreover, in the accessory 91, the guide part 515 is arrange | positioned at the left-right outer side of the receiving port 511 of the warp channel | path 510, respectively, and when the 1st movable piece 904 is a closed state, in the range which connects the right-and-left outer side edge part of the guide part 515 When the game ball flows down, the game ball is guided to the warp passage 510, and the range is 50% to 70% of the width of the game area 37, and the game that is driven above the accessory 91. The sphere can easily flow out of the accessory 91 through the warp passage 510.

  Thus, according to the pachinko machine 1 of this example, the open / close winning device 900 is provided with the second movable piece 905, and in the retracted state, it is positioned below the first movable piece 904 that is open. Thus, the first movable piece 904 is not affected by the opening / closing operation. On the other hand, in the protruding state, it is positioned on the radial extension of the first movable piece 904 in the open state, and an impression that the first movable piece 904 in the open state is enlarged can be given. That is, when the first movable piece 904 is opened, the first movable piece 904 in the open state can be made to appear to extend in the radial direction by setting the second movable piece 905 to the protruding state. it can. That is, even if the length of the first movable piece 904 is relatively short, the length of the second movable piece 905 is added, so that a large amount of game balls B can be recognized easily, and as a result It is possible to increase the game motivation. In particular, the guide surface 918 and the inclined surface 921 are formed as a continuous surface, and a sense of unity between the first movable piece 904 in the open state and the second movable piece 905 in the protruding state is increased. It is possible to give the player a recognition that the game ball B can be rolled from the piece 905 to the first movable piece 904, and to further increase the game motivation.

  In addition, according to the pachinko machine 1 of the present example, since both the first movable piece 904 and the second movable piece 905 are displaced by being rotated, it is possible to easily recognize that they are correspondingly movable. In addition, the gap between the first movable piece 904 in the open state and the second movable piece 905 in the protruding state can be minimized even though the end surface of the first movable piece 904 is formed in an arc shape. . That is, the degree of freedom of design related to the shape of the first movable piece 904 is increased, and the first movable piece 904 with high decorativeness can be formed. Further, by minimizing the gap, it is possible to avoid a situation where the game ball B enters the gap and the first movable piece 904 or the second movable piece 905 does not move.

  Further, according to the pachinko machine 1 of the present example, the first axis 917 portion of the first movable piece 904 is covered by the front decoration member 935, so the first driving means 906 for moving the first movable piece 904, etc. Can be shielded. Further, since the second movable piece 905 is immersed in the rear side of the front decoration member 935 in the retracted state and is not visible, the second movable piece 905 becomes invisible when the second movable piece 905 is displaced from the retracted state to the protruding state. It will appear suddenly from the state, and as a result, the player can be surprised and the mood for the game can be raised. Further, the front decorative member 935 is formed with a front surface extending portion 936 extending in the longitudinal direction, and further, an upper surface extending portion 937 is formed from the upper end of the front surface extending portion 936 to the rear. The second movable piece 905 in the retracted state can be completely immersed. In particular, since the upper surface extending portion 936 is continuous with the inclined surface of the second movable piece 905 in the retracted state, the inclined surface of the second movable piece 905 is visually recognized as a part of the decorative member, and in the retracted state. The presence of the second movable piece 905 becomes less noticeable. Further, since the back decoration member 938 is provided behind the first movable piece 904, the appearance of the back of the first movable piece 904 is enhanced, and a three-dimensional and large-sized decoration body is provided in cooperation with the front decoration member 938. It becomes possible to build. In addition, since a prize winning port 901 for an accessory is provided in the approximate center of the back decoration member 938, it is possible to give the player a feeling that the game ball is sucked into the decoration body and to further enhance the effect. is there. In addition, an obstacle lid 939 is provided above the prize winning port 901 for an accessory. When the pair of first movable pieces 904 are closed, the pair of first movable pieces 904 and the obstacle lid 939 serve as an accessory. Since the prize winning opening 901 is surrounded, it is possible to reliably prevent winning in the prize winning opening 901 for an accessory in the closed state. Further, since the obstacle lid 939 is always formed in a fixed state regardless of the operation of the first movable piece 904, even if the first movable piece 904 is opened, a large amount of game balls B are won. It can suppress that it is too much.

  The present invention has been described with reference to preferred embodiments. However, the present invention is not limited to these embodiments, and various modifications can be made without departing from the spirit of the present invention as described below. And design changes are possible.

  That is, in the above embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is shown as the gaming machine, but a gaming machine other than the pachinko machine, for example, a gaming machine formed by fusing a pachinko machine and a slot machine, or the like may be used. The present invention can be applied.

  Moreover, although the structure which can drive the 1st movable piece 904 and the 2nd movable piece 905 mutually independently was shown in the said embodiment, you may comprise so that it may connect mechanically and interlock | cooperate. However, if it is configured to be individually moved by separate driving means as in the above embodiment, the state of the first movable piece 904 and the state of the second movable piece 905 can be combined in a plurality of patterns. Thus, the preference in the open / close prize apparatus 900 can be greatly enhanced.

  In the above embodiment, the open / close winning device 900 is incorporated as a part of the accessory 91. However, in the so-called first type gaming machine, the winning probability at the starting port that triggers the lottery is set to the gaming state. You may make it prepare for changing based on it.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, the 1st movable piece 904 so that the inclined surface 921 of the 2nd movable piece 905 in a protrusion state and the guide surface 918 of the 1st movable piece 904 in an open state may mutually become a surface. In addition, the position of the second movable piece 905 is set, but the inclined surface 921 of the second movable piece 905 that is in the protruding state is located above the guide surface 918 of the first movable piece 904 that is in the open state (upper stage). ). In other words, if the relative positional relationship is such that the game ball B that has reached the inclined surface 921 of the second movable piece 905 can be guided to the guiding surface 918 side of the first movable piece 904, it is stepped. It may be arranged.

  Furthermore, in the above-described embodiment, the control is performed so that the operations of the first movable piece 904 and the second movable piece 905 are synchronized with each other. However, either one of the movable pieces is moved behind the other movable piece. You may make it make it. For example, after the first movable piece 904 is displaced from the closed state to the open state, the second movable piece 905 may be displaced from the retracted state to the protruding state, or the second movable piece 905 is protruded from the retracted state. After the displacement, the first movable piece 904 may be displaced from the closed state to the open state. Further, these delay times may be appropriately changed based on the gaming state, the lottery result, and the like. According to this, the operations of the first movable piece 904 and the second movable piece 905 are further complicated, and it is possible to further enhance the interest in the operation of the opening / closing prize winning device 900.

It is a perspective view which shows the state by which the main body frame was opened by the one side of the outer frame of a pachinko machine, and the front frame was opened by the one side of the main body frame. It is a front view which shows the whole front side of a pachinko machine. It is an enlarged front view which shows the structure of a game area | region. It is a perspective view which isolate | separates the main body frame and game board of a pachinko machine, and shows from diagonally upper right front. It is a rear view which shows the whole rear side of a pachinko machine. It is a perspective view which shows the whole rear side of a pachinko machine from upper right back. It is a perspective view which shows the state which removed the back cover, various control boards, etc. from the perspective view of the pachinko machine shown in FIG. It is a perspective view which shows the state by which various members were assembled | attached to the main body frame of the pachinko machine from diagonally upper right back. It is a perspective view which shows a main-body frame simple substance from diagonally upper right back. It is a perspective view which shows the game board with which various control board boxes were mounted | worn from lower right back. It is a block diagram which shows a control structure roughly. It is a flowchart which shows the routine of game processing. It is a flowchart which shows the routine of a fluctuation | variation start process. It is a flowchart which shows the routine of jackpot determination processing. It is a flowchart which shows the routine of a fluctuation | variation display pattern setting process. It is a flowchart which shows the routine of a fluctuation | variation process. It is a flowchart which shows the routine of the prize winning opening / closing process for an accessory. It is a flowchart which shows the routine of a big hit game start process. It is a flowchart which shows the routine of a big hit game process. It is a front view which shows an example of the accessory in this embodiment. It is a perspective view which shows the structure of the opening / closing prize winning apparatus in an accessory. It is a cutting perspective view which shows the state which cut | disconnected the opening / closing prize winning apparatus shown in FIG. 21 in the center. It is a top view which shows the structure of an open / close winning apparatus. It is a longitudinal cross-sectional view which shows the structure of an open / close winning apparatus. It is the perspective view and front view which show the structure of the mechanism part in an opening and closing prize apparatus. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the movement of the movable piece in an opening / closing prize winning apparatus. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the functional main board | substrate in effect display control. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the functional periphery board | substrate in effect display control.

Explanation of symbols

1 Pachinko machine 5 Game board 37 Game area 91 Accesor 93 Big hit reception port 94 Loss reception port 96 Start winning opening (starting port)
170 Ball dispensing device (dispensing device)
318 Start port sensor (entrance state detection means, gaming state detection means)
319 Count sensor (winning state detection means)
612 Advantageous Game State Generating Means 900 Opening / Closing Prize-Winning Device 901 Prize Winning Port (Winning Port)
904 1st movable piece 905 2nd movable piece 906 1st drive means 907 2nd drive means 917 1st axial center (axial center)
918 Guide surface 920 Second axis 921 Inclined surface 935 Front decorative member 936 Front extended portion 937 Upper surface extended portion 938 Back decorative member 939 Obstacle lid portion 941 Movable piece drive control means

Claims (1)

Gaming state detection means for detecting a predetermined gaming state;
A pair of first movable pieces that are supported so as to be pivotable about an axis and that perform a predetermined opening / closing operation based on detection of the predetermined gaming state, the first movable piece being in an open state from a closed state An opening / closing prize apparatus having a winning opening that allows a game medium to be won by changing to a winning position and a winning state detecting means for detecting that the gaming medium has been won in the winning opening,
The open / close winning device is:
It is supported so as to be displaceable between a retracted state positioned below the first movable piece in the open state and a protruding state located on a radial extension of the first movable piece in the open state. A second movable piece,
A game machine further comprising a movable piece drive control means for moving the second movable piece in association with the opening / closing operation of the first movable piece.

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