JP2007282949A - Pinball game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a pinball game machine, wherein it is possible to play a pachinko game comfortably without getting tired even when the pinball game is played for a long period of time, and by which a mounting base can be housed inside a game machine body when it is not needed. <P>SOLUTION: The pachinko game machine comprises the game machine body provided with a game area on the front side, a hitting handle attached to the game machine body and capable of being held and turned by a player, and a driving means for hitting a game ball to the game area with strength according to the turning angle of the hitting handle, wherein the mounting base positioned below the hitting handle for mounting a hand of the player operating the hitting handle is provided on the game machine body so as to be freely pulled out, and a locking member for fixing the hitting handle at a prescribed turned position is attached to the mounting base so as to be freely assembled. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a ball game machine such as a pachinko machine.

  Conventionally, there is a pachinko gaming machine as a typical ball game machine, and such a pachinko gaming machine is configured to launch a game ball to a game area provided on a game board by operation of a launch handle by a player. Yes. In the gaming area, there are a plurality of gaming members such as obstacle nails, windmills, and winning prizes. When a gaming ball launched by a player's operation wins the winning prize, a predetermined number of prize balls are awarded. To be paid out.

Since the player sometimes operates the firing handle for a long time, the hand and the arm may be very tired. Therefore, a hand placement device has been proposed that includes a moving platform on which a hand for operating the operation handle of the gaming machine is placed (see, for example, Patent Document 1).
JP 2003-111902 A

  However, since the hand placement device is in a state in which the hand placed on the moving table can move freely, there is a possibility that play of the hand may occur and the wrist and the like may get tired. In addition, when a moving table is not particularly required, its existence itself becomes an obstacle.

  In the present invention described in claim 1, a gaming machine main body provided with a gaming area on the front side, a launching handle attached to the gaming machine main body, which can be gripped and rotated by a player, and the launching handle And a driving means for launching a game ball to the game area with an intensity corresponding to a rotation angle of the player, and a player operating the launch handle located below the launch handle A mounting table on which the hand is placed is provided in the gaming machine main body so that it can be pulled out, and a locking member for fixing the firing handle at a predetermined rotational position is attached to the mounting table so as to be assembled.

  According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the ball and ball game machine according to the first aspect, the firing handle is attached to a lower portion on one side in the width direction of the gaming machine body, and the opposite side of the mounting position of the firing handle is formed. The other side lower part of the gaming machine main body is provided with a multipurpose mobile stand that can be pulled out from the gaming machine main body.

  According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the bullet ball game machine according to the second aspect, a cup holding portion is provided on the multipurpose mobile stand.

  According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the bullet ball game machine according to the second or third aspect, the multi-purpose moving base can be pulled out in conjunction with the pulling-out operation of the mounting base.

  According to the present invention, it is difficult to get tired even if a ball game is played for a long time, a comfortable game can be performed, and when it is not necessary to place a hand, the placing table can be stored in the main body of the gaming machine, so It will never be.

  The ball game machine according to the present embodiment includes a gaming machine main body provided with a gaming area on the front side, a launching handle attached to the gaming machine main body, which can be gripped and rotated by the player, Drive means for launching a game ball to the game area with strength according to the rotation angle of the handle, and a player's hand operating the launch handle is placed below the launch handle. A mounting table to be placed is provided in the gaming machine main body so that it can be pulled out, and a locking member for fixing the firing handle at a predetermined rotational position is attached to the mounting table so as to be assembled.

  Hereinafter, the bullet ball game machine according to the present embodiment will be described as a pachinko game machine.

  In pachinko machines, the launch handle may be operated for a long time, and the hands and arms may get very tired. In this embodiment, the platform is pulled out from the main body of the gaming machine as necessary. Since the hand for operating the firing handle can be placed on the mounting table, it is possible to play a game with an easy posture.

  In addition, the mounting table is provided with a lock member that can assemble the firing handle at a predetermined rotational position so that it can be assembled. Therefore, if the locking member is set as necessary, the firing handle can be held without being firmly held. Therefore, even if the game time is long, fatigue of hands, fingers, wrists and shoulders can be greatly reduced.

  In addition, the lower area of the launch handle inside the gaming machine main body is a space where various devices and devices necessary for the game do not exist, and is suitable for housing the mounting table. Therefore, the dead space can be effectively used and the added value of the pachinko gaming machine can be increased.

  In addition, the mounting table may be freely drawable manually, but if there is a sufficient storage space, an electric drawer mechanism may be provided so that the table can be automatically advanced and retracted by, for example, a button operation from the player side. You may do it.

  In the above configuration, the launching handle is attached to a lower part on one side in the width direction of the gaming machine main body, and the other lower part on the other side of the gaming machine main body opposite to the mounting position of the launching handle is pulled out from the gaming machine main body. A flexible multipurpose mobile stand can be provided.

  Normally, the launching handle is located at the lower right position of the gaming machine body, and the placing table is arranged immediately below the launching handle, and the line of the placing table with respect to the virtual center line that runs vertically in the center of the gaming machine body. A multipurpose mobile stand is also provided at the target position so that it can be pulled out. Since the gaming machine main body has a sufficient surplus space for the portion where the multipurpose mobile stand is accommodated, the layout is easy.

  Also, the multi-purpose mobile stand can be manually pulled out and retractable, or can be an electric type instead of a manual type.

  And if you pull out this multipurpose platform, you can use it for an armrest on which you put a hand (usually the left hand) that doesn't operate the launch handle, or you need to have items such as cigarettes, lighters, watches, and glasses. It can be mounted accordingly.

  In particular, a cup holder can be provided on the multi-purpose mobile stand, which enables stable placement of drinks. Therefore, in the case of long-time games, etc., you often play with your throat swallowed, but there is little risk of accidentally spilling drinks, so you can enjoy pachinko games with a relaxed and easy feeling be able to.

  Furthermore, this multipurpose mobile stand can be configured to be able to be pulled out in conjunction with the pulling-out operation of the mounting table.

  As described above, the portion where the mounting table is stored and disposed is a space that is relatively easy to use in the gaming machine main body, so that it is possible to mechanically link the mounting table and the multipurpose moving table. Of course, it is also possible to control each operation so as to be electrically interlocked as independent electric mechanisms.

Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the embodiment described below, a case where the present invention is applied to a pachinko gaming machine is shown as a preferred embodiment for a ball game machine according to the present invention.
[Configuration of pachinko machines]
An overview of the pachinko gaming machine will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an overview of a pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment. FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view showing an overview of the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a main body frame 12 having an opening 12a formed on the front surface, various components disposed inside the opening 12a in the main body frame 12, and a main body frame. The door 11 is pivotally attached to the front of the door 12 so as to be openable and closable. As shown in FIG. 1, this door 11 is for closing the opening 12a from the front, and a game is normally performed in the closed state. Further, an upper plate 20, a lower plate 22, a firing handle 26, and the like are disposed on the front surface of the main body frame 12.

  A placing table 27 for placing a player's hand is provided below the firing handle 26 so as to be freely drawn out from the gaming machine body. Further, a locking member 27a for fixing the firing handle 26 at a predetermined rotational position is attached to the mounting table 27 so as to be freely assembled (see FIG. 1).

  The mounting table 27 has a size sufficient for placing a player's hand and is formed in a substantially rectangular plate shape, and is usually stored in the gaming machine body. The mounting table 27 is pulled out from the gaming machine main body to the front side as required, and is held in a protruding state as shown in FIG.

  The lock member 27a is embedded on the base side of the mounting table 27 having a substantially rectangular shape. By pulling out the mounting table 27, the lock member 27a can be erected as shown in FIG. A person can enjoy a pachinko game with the position of the firing handle 26 fixed as required.

  On the other side lower part of the gaming machine main body opposite to the mounting position of the launching handle 26, a multipurpose moving base 28 formed in a substantially rectangular plate shape that can be pulled out from the gaming machine main body is provided. It is pulled out from the main body to the front side and is held in a protruding state as shown in FIG.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 1, the multipurpose mobile stand 28 can function as a cup holding portion for fixing and holding a coffee cup 28 a or the like that a player drinks.

  In addition, although not shown in the drawings, it can function as a possessed item locking portion for locking a possessed item such as an umbrella or the like.

  Although the mounting table 27 and the multipurpose moving table 28 may be manually advanced and retracted, in this embodiment, the game environment in the pachinko gaming machine 10 and the pachinko gaming machine 10 are controlled via the main control circuit 60 that controls the pachinko gaming machine 10. The game history is determined by a predetermined program, and the mounting table driving unit and the multipurpose moving table driving unit are operated at a predetermined timing.

  In the present embodiment, as will be described in detail later, the mounting table 27 and the multipurpose mobile table 28 are moved forward on the condition that the pachinko gaming state is a big hit or the probability changing mode or the game is continued for a predetermined time or more. I try to advance.

  In addition, for example, usually, the mounting table 27 and the multipurpose moving table 28 are stored in the main body of the gaming machine and held in their respective stored states, and detected by a touch sensor (not shown) provided on the launching handle 26. When the time exceeds a predetermined time, the mounting table 27 and the multipurpose moving table 28 may be pulled out and maintained in a protruding state.

  Inside the opening 12a of the main body frame 12, a liquid crystal display device 32 as display means for displaying an image, a spacer 31, a game board 14 and the like are disposed. In addition, description is abbreviate | omitted in order to make an understanding easy about various components (not shown) other than the game board 14, the spacer 31, and the liquid crystal display device 32. FIG.

  The game board 14 is entirely formed of a plate-shaped resin (a member having permeability) having permeability. Examples of the transparent member include various materials such as acrylic resin, polycarbonate resin, and methacrylic resin. In addition, the game board 14 has a game area 15 on the front side thereof in which the launched game ball can roll. The game area 15 is an area surrounded by the guide rail 30 and allowing the game ball to roll. In addition, a plurality of obstacle nails 13 are driven into the game area 15 of the game board 14.

  A liquid crystal display device 32, which is an example of display means for displaying an effect image related to a game, is provided behind the game board 14 with a spacer 31 interposed therebetween. In other words, the liquid crystal display device 32 is disposed behind the transparent member of the game board 14. The liquid crystal display device 32 has a display area 32a that enables display of an image relating to a game. The display area 32a is disposed so as to overlap the whole or a part of the game board 14 from the back side with the spacer 31 interposed therebetween. Specifically, the liquid crystal display device 32 is disposed behind the game board 14 so that the display area 32 a overlaps all or part of the game area 15 and all or part of the game area outer area 16. . In the liquid crystal display device 32, various images such as a production effect image and a decoration image are displayed in the display area 32a.

  Further, in the present embodiment, by providing display means such as the liquid crystal display device 32 behind the transmissive region in the game board 14, for example, a region where game members such as an obstacle nail planting region, an accessory, and a decorative member are provided. And the degree of freedom in layout can be further increased.

  The spacer 31 is disposed on the rear side (back side) of the game board 14 and on the front side (front side) of the liquid crystal display device 32. That is, the spacer 31 is sandwiched between the game board 14 and the liquid crystal display device 32. The spacer 31 is made of a permeable material, and has a large through hole 31a at the center. An electrical decoration unit 53 is provided in the through hole 31a.

  With reference to FIG. 3, the special symbol display 33, the normal symbol display 35, the special symbol hold lamps 34a to 34d and the normal symbol hold lamps 50a to 50d will be described. FIG. 3 is an enlarged view of the electrical decoration unit 53.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the special symbol display 33 accommodated in the display case 37 is composed of a 7-segment LED 41. The 7-segment LED 41 is repeatedly turned on and off when a predetermined special symbol variation display start condition is satisfied. When the 7-segment LED 41 is turned on / off, 10 numeric symbols from “0” to “9” are variably displayed as special symbols.

  In the present embodiment, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is roughly classified into a general gaming state (consuming game balls while performing a jackpot lottery, a so-called disadvantageous state for the player) and a jackpot gaming state (short for the player). It is divided into a so-called advantageous state for a player who can expect to acquire a large amount of game balls in time. Further, according to a specific numerical symbol that is randomly selected and displayed on the special symbol display 33, which is selected in the special symbol control process described later, the 15R probability variable big hit gaming state, 2R probability variable big hit gaming state, or 15R normal big hit gaming state, Three types of jackpot gaming states are determined. And after each jackpot game state is complete | finished, the said general game state also transfers to the general game state of a state different from a probability change mode or a time-saving mode.

  That is, when a specific numerical symbol (for example, a numerical symbol of “7”) is stopped and displayed as the special symbol, a round game advantageous to the player from the general gaming state is continuously performed up to 15 times. Transition to a promising big hit gaming state. In addition, when a specific numerical symbol (for example, a numerical symbol of “3”) is stopped and displayed, the 2R probability variable big hit gaming state in which the round game advantageous to the player is continuously performed twice at maximum from the general gaming state. Transition. Then, after the end of the big hit gaming state, the mode shifts to a probability change mode, which is a general gaming state with a higher probability than normal. When a specific numerical symbol (for example, a numerical symbol of “5”) is stopped and displayed, a transition is made from the general gaming state to a 15R normal jackpot gaming state in which a round game advantageous to the player is continuously performed up to 15 times. . Then, after the big hit gaming state ends, the mode shifts to the time saving mode which is the general gaming state. At this time, the short mode is shifted to the normal mode (the most basic general game state in the pachinko gaming machine 10), which is a general game state, when the number of changes (for example, 100 times) of the special symbol is digested.

  On the other hand, as a special symbol, if a numeric symbol other than a specific numeric symbol (for example, a numeric symbol other than “3”, “5”, or “7”) is stopped and displayed, the general gaming state basically shifts. do not do. However, the details will be described in the special symbol control process described later. When the general gaming state is the short-time mode, the general gaming state is determined when the number of variations of the special symbol has reached a predetermined variation number (for example, 100 times). Is switched from the short-time mode to the normal mode. As described above, a game in which a special symbol is variably displayed and then stopped and the game state is shifted or maintained according to the result is referred to as a “special symbol game”.

  On both the left and right sides of the display case 37, special symbol holding lamps 34a to 34d are provided. The special symbol hold lamps 34a to 34d display the number of executions of the special symbol variation display held by turning on or off (so-called “number of special symbols on hold ball”).

  A normal symbol display 35 is provided on the right side of the special symbol display 33. The normal symbol display 35 is composed of two display lamps (not shown). When these display lamps are alternately turned on and off, symbols such as “O” and “X” are displayed. Fluctuated display as a normal symbol.

  Under the display case 37, normal symbol holding lamps 50a to 50d are provided. As will be described later, the normal symbol holding lamps 50a to 50d display the number of executions of the fluctuation display of the normal symbol held by turning on or off (so-called “the number of holding balls of the normal symbol”).

  The description of the overview of the pachinko gaming machine 10 using FIG. 1 and FIG. 2 is continued. Decorative lamps 133a and 133b as light emitting display means are arranged outside the transmissive area of the game board 14, and display a predetermined light emission mode according to the gaming state.

  A protective plate 19 having transparency is disposed on the door 11. The protection plate 19 is disposed so as to face the front surface of the game board 14 with the door 11 closed.

  The firing handle 26 is provided so as to be rotatable with respect to the main body frame 12. A firing solenoid (not shown) as a driving device is provided on the back side of the firing handle 26. Further, a touch sensor (not shown) is provided on the peripheral edge of the firing handle 26. When the touch sensor is touched by the player, it is detected that the firing handle 26 is gripped by the player. When the firing handle 26 is gripped by the player and is rotated in the clockwise direction, power is supplied to the firing solenoid according to the rotational angle, and the game ball stored in the upper plate 20 is played. It is fired sequentially on the board 14 and the game proceeds.

  The rotating portion of the firing handle 26 is provided with a groove for fixing a lever-like lock member 27a that can be operated when the mounting table 27 is pulled out. By setting the distal end of the lock member 27a so as to press against the firing handle 26, the firing handle 26 can be fixed without being gripped by the player, and even if the game time becomes long, the hand, finger, wrist and shoulder Can greatly reduce fatigue. The firing handle 26 is not completely fixed by the lock member 27a, but is configured to function as a handle holding assisting means that can apply an appropriate frictional force to the extent that the firing handle 26 returns to the initial position when the hand is released. It is also possible to allow the player to hold the firing handle 26 in a desired position with a gripping force that is lighter than usual. This also greatly reduces player fatigue.

  In addition, in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 disposed behind (on the back side of) the game board 14, an effect image related to the special symbol displayed on the special symbol display 33 described above is displayed.

  For example, during the variable display of the special symbol displayed on the special symbol display device 33, in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32, a decorative symbol (even identification information for production) is formed of a single symbol row in a single symbol row. For example, “0” to “9” are displayed in a variable manner. In addition, the special symbol that has been variably displayed on the special symbol display 33 is stopped and displayed, and the decorative symbol for effect is also stopped and displayed on the display area 32 a of the liquid crystal display device 32.

  Further, when a special numerical symbol is stopped and displayed as a special symbol on the special symbol display 33, an effect image for allowing the player to grasp that it is a big hit is displayed in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32. Specifically, when a specific numeric symbol is stopped and displayed as a special symbol on the special symbol display 33, a combination of effect decorative symbols displayed in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 is a specific display. This is a mode (for example, a mode in which all of “1” to “9” are stopped and displayed).

  As a combination of the decorative symbols for performance, when the specific “odd” number symbols are all stopped and displayed (for example, “111” to “999” number symbols), the game is started from the general gaming state. The game proceeds to a 15R probability variation big hit gaming state in which a round game advantageous to the user is continuously performed up to 15 times. In this case, the specific symbol displayed on the special symbol display 33 is “7”. In addition, when a specific numerical symbol is stopped and displayed with a serial number (for example, a numerical symbol of “1”, “2”, “3”), a round game advantageous to the player is continued at most twice from the general gaming state. The 2R probability variation big hit gaming state is performed. In this case, the specific symbol displayed on the special symbol display 33 is “3”. In addition, when the display is stopped with all the specific “even” number symbols in place (for example, the number symbols “222” to “888”), the round game advantageous to the player is maximized from the general gaming state. Transition to the 15R normal jackpot gaming state, which is continuously performed 15 times. In this case, the specific symbol displayed on the special symbol display 33 is “5”. As described above, the combination of the decorative symbols corresponding to the specific symbols stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 33 is stopped and displayed in the display area 32 a of the liquid crystal display device 32.

  In this way, when the combination of effect decoration symbols displayed in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 is in a specific display mode, the character image such as “big hit! The character image is displayed in the display area 32 a of the liquid crystal display device 32.

  In the game according to the present invention, when a game ball enters the start opening 25, a lottery is performed as to whether or not to shift to a game advantageous to the player, and the special symbol display 33 displays the identification symbol. This is a game in which a variable display is performed, and a decorative display variable display as an effect on the liquid crystal display device 32 and an accompanying effect display are performed.

  Next, an overview of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. FIG. 4 is a front view showing an overview of the pachinko gaming machine 10 in the present embodiment. Note that in the description of the overview of the pachinko gaming machine 10 using FIG. 4, portions that overlap with the description of the overview of the pachinko gaming machine 10 using FIGS. 1 and 2 are omitted. In FIG. 4, the description of the plurality of obstacle nails 13 driven into the game board 14 is omitted.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the game board 14 is provided with two guide rails 30 (30 a and 30 b), obstacles 55 and 57, a passage gate 54, a start opening 25, and a special winning opening 39. In addition, in the upper part of the game board 14, the electrical decoration units 53 (see FIG. 3) such as the special symbol display 33 and the normal symbol display 35 are visible.

  An obstacle 55 is provided in the upper part of the game board 14, and an obstacle 57 is provided in the approximate center of the game board 14. A starting port 25 is provided below the obstacle 57.

  The two guide rails 30 provided on the left side of the game board 14 are composed of an outer rail 30a that partitions (defines) the game area 15 and an inner rail 30b that is disposed inside the outer rail 30a. . The launched game ball is guided by a guide rail 30 provided on the game board 14, moves to the upper part of the game board 14, passes through the electric decoration unit 53, and the plurality of obstacle nails 13 ( 2), due to the collision with the obstacles 55, 57, etc. provided on the game board 14, it flows down toward the lower side of the game board 14 while changing its traveling direction.

  When a game ball wins at the start opening 25 described above (which is one of the start of the predetermined special symbol variation display), the special symbol display by the special symbol display 33 is started. Further, when the game ball wins the start opening 25 during the special symbol variation display, the special symbol variation based on the game ball winning at the start opening 25 is stopped until the special symbol being displayed is stopped. Display execution (start) is put on hold. Thereafter, after the special symbol that has been variably displayed is stopped and displayed, the variable symbol of the reserved special symbol is displayed. That is, the special symbol hold lamps 34a to 34d (see FIG. 3) provided in the lighting unit 53 are lit in order from the left in accordance with the number of executions of the variable display of the reserved special symbols. When the change display of the symbol is temporarily stopped and the next change display of the special symbol that has been put on hold is started, the special symbol hold lamp corresponding thereto is turned off. An upper limit is set for the number of times the execution of the special symbol variable display is suspended. For example, the special symbol variable display is suspended up to four times (number).

  Also, in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32, when a game ball wins the start opening 25 described above, the variation display of the decorative design for production starts in accordance with the start of the variation display of the special symbol. Is done. Further, when the game ball wins the start opening 25 during the variation display regarding the special symbol, the effect based on the winning of the game ball at the start opening 25 until the identification information for the effect during the variation display is stopped and displayed. Execution (start) of the variable display of decorative symbols for use is suspended. Thereafter, when the decorative design for effect that has been variably displayed is stopped and displayed, the variable display of the decorative symbol for effect that has been put on hold is started.

  In the present embodiment, the winning of a game ball at the start opening 25 is set as a predetermined special symbol variable display start condition or a predetermined decorative symbol variable display start condition. Alternatively, another embodiment may be used.

  A passing gate 54 is provided on the left side of the approximate center of the game board 14. The passing gate 54 is provided with a passing ball sensor 114 (see FIG. 5) described later. The passing ball sensor 114 detects that the game ball has passed through the passing gate 54. When the passing of the game ball is detected by the passing ball sensor 114, the normal symbol variation display is started on the normal symbol display 35, and after a predetermined time has elapsed, the normal symbol variation display is stopped. As described above, this normal symbol is a symbol such as “◯” or “×”.

  When the normal symbol is stopped and displayed as a predetermined symbol, for example, “◯”, the blade members (so-called normal electric accessories) 23 provided on both the left and right sides of the start port 25 are changed from the closed state to the open state, It becomes easy for a game ball to enter the start opening 25. Further, when a predetermined time has elapsed after the blade member 23 is opened, the blade member 23 is closed to make it difficult for a game ball to enter the start port 25. As described above, a game in which the normal symbol is displayed in a variable manner and then stopped and the open / closed state of the blade member 23 differs depending on the result is referred to as a “normal symbol game”.

  As with the special symbol variation display, when the game ball passes through the passing gate 54 during the normal symbol variation display, until the normal symbol in the variation display is stopped and displayed, Execution (start) of normal symbol variation display based on the passing of the game ball is suspended. That is, the normal symbol hold lamps 50a to 50d (see FIG. 3) provided in the lighting unit 53 are lit in order from the left in accordance with the number of executions of the variable display of the held normal symbols. Is stopped, the next normal symbol variation display that has been put on hold is started, and the corresponding normal symbol hold lamp is turned off. Note that an upper limit is set for the number of times that the execution of the variable symbol display is suspended. For example, the upper limit is four times (pieces).

  The big prize opening 39 is provided with a shutter 40 that can be opened and closed on the front side (front side). In the shutter 40, a special numerical symbol is stopped and displayed as a special symbol on the special symbol display 33, and the gaming state is shifted to the jackpot gaming state (that is, the 15R probability variation big hit, 2R probability variation big hit and 15R normal big hit state). If it is, it is driven so as to be in an open state where it is easy to accept the game ball. As a result, the special winning opening 39 is in an open state where it is easy to accept a game ball.

  On the other hand, a special winning opening 39 provided on the back side (rear) of the shutter 40 includes a specific area (not shown) having a V / count sensor 102 (see FIG. 5) and a count sensor 104 (see FIG. 5). There are general areas (not shown) having a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls, or the shutter 40 is opened until a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) elapses. Driven. When a condition for winning a predetermined number of game balls in the grand prize opening 39 or elapse of a predetermined time is satisfied in the open state, the shutter 40 is driven so as to be in a closed state in which it is difficult to accept the game balls. . As a result, the special winning opening 39 is in a closed state in which it is difficult to accept a game ball.

  A game from an open state in which the big prize opening 39 is in a state in which it is easy to accept game balls to a closed state in which the big prize opening 39 is in a state in which it is difficult to accept game balls is called a round game. Therefore, the shutter 40 is opened during the round game and is closed between the round games. A round game is counted as the number of rounds such as “1” round, “2” round, and the like. For example, the first round game may be referred to as the first round and the second round as the second round.

  Subsequently, the shutter 40 driven from the open state to the closed state is driven to the open state again on condition that the game ball received in the big prize opening 39 in the open state has passed through the V / count sensor 102. . In other words, it is possible to continue to the next round game on condition that the game ball received in the special winning opening 39 in the opened state of the shutter 40 has passed the V · count sensor 102. Note that the game from the first round game until the end of the (final) round game that cannot continue to the next round game is called a big hit game state. That is, the big hit gaming state is a gaming state advantageous to the player.

  Further, in the present embodiment, as an example of an accessory, an accessory of the big prize opening 39 is described, but the present invention is not limited to this, and any number of two or more accessories on the game board. May be provided.

  In the present embodiment, during execution of the jackpot gaming state, the number of rounds from the first round number to the last round game when the round game is continued (maximum duration round number) is 15 rounds or 2 rounds. . Note that the maximum number of consecutive rounds during execution of the jackpot gaming state is not limited. For example, the maximum number of consecutive rounds is selected from “1” round to “15” round by lottery by a round number lottery means (main control circuit 60 including a main CPU 66 described later (see FIG. 5)). Any number of rounds may be used.

  In addition, when a game ball wins or passes through the specific area and the general area in the start opening 25, the general winning openings 56a to 56d, and the large winning opening 39, the number set in advance according to the type of each winning opening. The game balls are paid out to the upper plate 20 or the lower plate 22.

In the present embodiment, the liquid crystal display device 32 including a liquid crystal display panel is used as a portion for displaying an image. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and other modes may be used. For example, a CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) is used. It may be composed of a cathode ray tube, a dot LED, a segment LED, an EL (Electronic Luminescent), plasma, or the like. Further, in the present embodiment, the liquid crystal display device 32 is shown in the case where the liquid crystal display device 32 is provided in the front center of the game board 14 in the pachinko gaming machine 10 that is a ball game machine, but the position that can be visually recognized by the player. If so, the liquid crystal display device 32 may be provided at any position. In the present embodiment, the special symbol display 33 and the normal symbol display 35 are provided separately from the liquid crystal display device 32. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the liquid crystal display device 32 is provided with the special symbol and the normal symbol. You may comprise so that a fluctuation | variation display may be carried out. Further, the liquid crystal display device 32 is adopted as the fluctuation display means, but the present invention is not limited to this, and other modes may be adopted. For example, a drum, a belt, a leaf, or the like may be adopted as the fluctuation display means.
[Electric configuration of pachinko machines]
A control circuit of the pachinko gaming machine 10 in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing a control circuit of the pachinko gaming machine 10 in the present embodiment.

  The control circuit of the pachinko gaming machine 10 in the present embodiment is mainly composed of a main control circuit 60 as game control means and a sub-control circuit 200 as effect control means. The main control circuit 60 controls the game, and the sub-control circuit 200 controls the production according to the progress of the game (for example, image display control, sound output control, decoration lamp control, etc.). It is.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the main control circuit 60 includes a main CPU 66, a main ROM (read only memory) 68, and a main RAM (read / write memory) 70 as control means. The main control circuit 60 controls the progress of the game.

  The main CPU 66 is connected to a main ROM 68, a main RAM 70, and the like, and has a function of executing various processes according to a program stored in the main ROM 68. Thus, the main CPU 66 functions as various means to be described later, such as functioning as a special game execution means or a lottery means.

  In the main ROM 68, a program for controlling the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10 by the main CPU 66 is stored. In addition, a jackpot determination table (see FIG. 6) referred to when a jackpot determination is made by random number lottery. In addition, various tables such as an effect condition selection table referred to when selecting an effect are stored.

  The main RAM 70 has a function of storing various flags and variable values as a temporary storage area of the main CPU 66.

  The main control circuit 60 also has a command for a reset clock pulse generating circuit 62 that generates a clock pulse of a predetermined frequency, an initial reset circuit 64 that generates a reset signal when the power is turned on, and a sub-control circuit 200 described later. IC for serial communication 72 is provided. The reset clock pulse generation circuit 62, the initial reset circuit 64, and the serial communication IC 72 are connected to the main CPU 66. The reset clock pulse generation circuit 62 generates a clock pulse every predetermined period (for example, 2 milliseconds) in order to execute a system timer interrupt process to be described later. The serial communication IC 72 corresponds to a transmission unit that transmits various commands to the sub-control circuit 200 (various units included in the sub-control circuit 200).

  Also, various devices are connected to the main control circuit 60. For example, as shown in FIG. 5, the V / count sensor 102, the count sensor 104, the general winning ball sensors 106, 108, 110, 112, and the passage The ball sensor 114, the start winning ball sensor 116, the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 118, the big prize opening solenoid 120, the seesaw solenoid 122, the backup clear switch 124, and the mounting table driving unit 27b are connected.

  The V / count sensor 102 is provided in a specific area in the special winning opening 39. The V / count sensor 102 supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when a game ball passes through a specific area in the special winning opening 39.

  The count sensor 104 is provided in a general area different from the specific area in the special winning opening 39. The count sensor 104 supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when the game ball passes through the general area at the special winning opening 39.

  The general winning ball sensors 106, 108, 110, and 112 are provided in the general winning ports 56a to 56d, respectively. The general winning ball sensors 106, 108, 110, and 112 supply a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when a game ball wins each of the general winning ports 56 a to 56 d.

  The passing ball sensor 114 is provided in the passing gate 54. The passing ball sensor 114 supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when a game ball passes through the passing gate 54.

  A start winning ball sensor 116 which is a game ball detecting means is provided at the start port 25. The start winning ball sensor 116 detects that a game ball has won the start opening 25 and supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60.

  The ordinary electric accessory solenoid 118 is connected to the blade member 23 via a link member (not shown), and makes the blade member 23 open or closed according to a drive signal supplied from the main CPU 66. .

  The big prize opening solenoid 120 is connected to the shutter 40 shown in FIG. 4, and drives the shutter 40 in accordance with a drive signal supplied from the main CPU 66 to make the big prize opening 39 open or closed.

  The seesaw solenoid 122 is connected to a seesaw (not shown) provided in the shutter 40 in the shape of a plate. The seesaw solenoid 122 is displaced in accordance with a drive signal supplied from the main CPU 66 to tilt the seesaw. change. As a result of tilting the seesaw, the seesaw is switched so as to easily pass through the specific region or to pass through the general region.

  The backup clear switch 124 is built in the pachinko gaming machine 10 and has a function of clearing backup data in the event of a power failure or the like in accordance with the operation of the game hall manager.

  A mounting table control circuit 27 c is connected to the main control circuit 60. In accordance with an instruction from the main CPU 66, the mounting table control circuit 27c outputs a control signal for driving the mounting table 27 accommodated in the pachinko gaming machine 10 so that the mounting table 27 can freely move in and out to the mounting table drive unit 27b. The mounting table drive unit 27b includes a driving unit such as a motor or a solenoid for moving the mounting table 27 and the multipurpose moving table 28 in and out, and the mounting table 27 is operated according to a control signal from the mounting table control circuit 27c. And the multipurpose mobile stand 28 appears and disappears from the player.

  The main control circuit 60 is connected to a payout / launch control circuit 126. Connected to the payout / firing control circuit 126 are a payout device 128 that pays out game balls, a launch device 130 that fires game balls, and a card unit 150.

  The payout / launch control circuit 126 receives a prize ball control command supplied from the main control circuit 60 and a lending ball control signal supplied from the card unit 150, and transmits a predetermined signal to the payout device 128. Then, the payout device 128 pays out the game ball. Further, the payout / launch control circuit 126 performs a control of launching a game ball by supplying a launch signal to the launch device 130.

  In addition, the launching device 130 includes a device for launching a game ball such as the launching solenoid and the touch sensor described above. When the firing handle 26 is gripped by the player and is rotated in the clockwise direction, electric power is supplied to the firing solenoid according to the rotational angle, and the game ball stored in the upper plate 20 is fired. The game board 14 is sequentially fired by the solenoid.

  Further, a lamp control circuit 76 is connected to the main control circuit 60, and the lamp control circuit 76, in accordance with an instruction from the main CPU 66, special symbol holding lamps 34a to 34d, normal symbol holding lamps 50a to 50d, special symbols. The symbol display 33 (7 segment LED 41), the normal symbol display 35 (display lamp), and the like are controlled.

  On the other hand, the sub-control circuit 200 is connected to the serial communication IC 72. The sub control circuit 200 performs display control in the liquid crystal display device 32, control related to sound generated from the speaker 46, control of the decoration lamps 133a and 133b, and the like according to various commands supplied from the main control circuit 60.

  In the present embodiment, the command is supplied from the main control circuit 60 to the sub control circuit 200 and the signal cannot be supplied from the sub control circuit 200 to the main control circuit 60. The present invention is not limited to this, and there is no problem even if it is configured such that a signal can be transmitted from the sub control circuit 200 to the main control circuit 60.

  The sub control circuit 200 is generated from a variable display control means, a sub CPU 206 as sound generation control means, a program ROM 208 as storage means, a work RAM 210, a display control circuit 250 for performing display control in the liquid crystal display device 32, and a speaker 46. The voice control circuit 230 controls the sound to be generated, and the lamp control circuit 240 controls the lamps 133a and 133b such as decorative lamps. The sub-control circuit 200 executes an effect according to the progress of the game in accordance with a command from the main control circuit 60.

  A program ROM 208, a work RAM 210, and the like are connected to the sub CPU 206. The sub CPU 206 has a function of executing various processes according to the program stored in the program ROM 208. In particular, the sub CPU 206 controls the sub control circuit 200 in accordance with various commands supplied from the main control circuit 60, as will be described later. The sub CPU 206 functions as various means described later.

  In the program ROM 208, the sub CPU 206 relates to a plurality of types of effect image data associated with the image display of the liquid crystal display device 32 executed in association with the variable display of the special symbol of the pachinko gaming machine 10, and related to the round game during the jackpot game A plurality of types of effect image data to be executed are stored, and in addition, various tables such as a reach time table that defines a display period of reach effects are also stored.

  The work RAM 210 has a function of storing various flags and variable values as a temporary storage area of the sub CPU 206. For example, various variables such as a timer variable for controlling the reach effect time, an effect display selection random number counter for selecting an effect pattern, and the like are positioned.

  The display control circuit 250 is executed in association with a plurality of types of effect patterns that are supplied from the sub CPU 206 and accompanied by the progress of effect display that is executed in relation to the variable display of special symbols, and in the round game during the jackpot game. Control is performed to cause the liquid crystal display device 32 to display images of effect image data such as a plurality of types of effect patterns.

  The sound control circuit 230 generates sound from the speaker 46 in response to a sound generation command supplied from the sub CPU 206.

  The lamp control circuit 240 performs light emission control of the decorative lamps 133a and 133b according to a program stored in the program ROM 208 supplied from the sub CPU 206.

  In the present embodiment, in the control circuit of the pachinko gaming machine 10, the main control circuit 60 as the game control means and the sub control circuit 200 as the effect control means are configured separately, but the main control circuit 60 And the sub-control circuit 200 may be configured on the same substrate.

In this embodiment, the main control circuit 60 uses the main ROM 68 and the sub control circuit 200 uses the program ROM 208 as storage means for storing programs, tables, and the like. However, the present invention is not limited to this. As long as it is a storage medium readable by a computer equipped with a computer, a program, a table, and the like are recorded on a storage medium such as a hard disk device, a CD-ROM and a DVD-ROM, and a ROM cartridge. May be. Further, these programs may not be recorded in advance, but may be downloaded after the power is turned on and recorded in the main RAM 70 in the main control circuit 60 and the work RAM 210 in the sub control circuit 200. . In this embodiment, the main RAM 70 is used as the temporary storage area of the main CPU 66 and the work RAM 210 is used as the temporary storage area of the sub CPU 206. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any readable / writable storage medium may be used.
[Operation of pachinko machines]
In the present embodiment, the game state is roughly divided into a general game state (a game ball is consumed while performing a lottery lottery, a so-called disadvantageous state for the player) and a jackpot game state (a large number of game balls for a player in a short time). It is divided into so-called advantageous states for players. Further, even in the general game state, three game states are provided: a normal mode, a probability change mode, and a time reduction mode. The processing executed by the control circuit of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is shown in FIGS.
[Main processing]
First, as shown in FIG. 7, initial setting processing such as RAM access permission, backup restoration processing, and work area initialization is executed (step S11). Then, as will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 9, a special symbol control process related to the progress of the special symbol game, the special symbol displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32 and the special symbol display 33, and the decorative symbol is executed (step S12). . Then, as will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 11, the normal symbol control process relating to the progress of the normal symbol game and the normal symbol displayed on the normal symbol display 35 is executed (step S13). Further, as will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 14, a mounting table control process is performed for performing control for allowing the player to move the mounting table 27 and the multipurpose moving table 28 so that the player can freely move in and out (step S14). Thus, in the main process, after the initial setting process in step S11 is completed, the processes in steps S12 to S14 are repeatedly executed.
[System timer interrupt processing]
Further, the main CPU 66 may interrupt the main process and execute the system timer interrupt process even when the main process is being executed. The following system timer interrupt process is executed in response to a clock pulse generated from the reset clock pulse generation circuit 62 every predetermined period (for example, 2 milliseconds). This system timer interrupt process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 8, the main CPU 66 executes a random number update process so that the count values of the jackpot determination random number counter, the jackpot symbol determination random number counter, and the like are incremented by “1” (step S21). Then, the main CPU 66 executes an input detection process for detecting a winning of a game ball to the start opening 25 or the like (step S22). In this processing, the main CPU 66 stores in the predetermined area of the main RAM 70 data for paying out the game balls (winning the game balls) on the condition that the game balls have won the various winning ports. Various types of timers such as a waiting time timer for synchronizing the main control circuit 60 and the sub control circuit 200, a big prize opening timer for measuring the opening time of the big prize opening 39 that is opened when a big hit occurs, etc. The timer update process is executed (step S23). Then, an output process is executed in order to supply a signal for drive control based on various variables to a solenoid, a motor, and the like (step S24). If this process ends, the process moves to a step S25.

  In step S25, command output processing is executed. In this processing, the main CPU 66 supplies various commands to the sub control circuit 200 and the like. Specifically, these various commands include a demo display command, a derived symbol designation command indicating the type of special symbol that is derived and displayed, and the like. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S26.

In step S26, the main CPU 66 executes a payout process such as transmitting a prize ball control command for causing the payout device 128 to perform a prize ball to the payout / firing control circuit 126. Specifically, the main CPU 66 supplies to the payout / firing control circuit 126 a prize ball control command for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls as a result of the game balls winning in various winning holes. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished, the address is returned to the address before the occurrence of the interrupt, and the main process is executed.
[Special symbol control processing]
The special symbol control process executed in step S12 in FIG. 7 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 9, a special symbol control flag is loaded (step S31). In this process, the main CPU 66 reads the special symbol control flag and moves the process to step S32.

  In step S32, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the special symbol control flag is (00). If it is (00), the main CPU 66 shifts the processing to step S33 to perform a special symbol storage check process. Although the details will be described later in this special symbol memory check process, the number of special symbols held is checked, and if there is a number of reserves, the jackpot judgment, special symbol variation start, special symbol variation timer is set, etc. The processing flag is set to (01), which is the processing request for the next step, and the processing is terminated. If the special symbol control flag is not (00), the process proceeds to step S34.

  In step S34, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the special symbol control flag is (01). If not (01), the main CPU 66 shifts the processing to step S40. When the special symbol control flag is (01), special symbol variation time monitoring processing is performed. In step S35, it is determined whether the special symbol variation timer is up (that is, "0"). If the time is not up, the process is terminated. When the time is up, the main CPU 66 performs a special symbol stop process in step S36 and updates the number of special symbol reservations stored in the main RAM 70 to be decreased by "1". Further, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the gaming state flag is in the time reduction mode. If the game time flag is in the time reduction mode, the main CPU 66 renews and stores the time reduction count stored in the main RAM 70 so that the time reduction count is “1”. When it becomes 0 "(that is, the end of the time reduction mode), the gaming state flag is set to the normal mode, and the time reduction mode is ended.

  Next, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the special symbol is a big hit in step S37. If the big symbol is not a big hit, the main CPU 66 clears the special symbol control flag (that is, sets the value (00) for requesting the special symbol storage check process) in step S39. ) To finish the process. If it is a big win, a special winning opening release waiting process in step S38 is performed. In the special winning opening release waiting process, the main CPU 66 sets a value (02) indicating waiting for the special winning opening to the special symbol control flag, and sets a waiting time (for example, 1 second) in the special winning opening release waiting timer. The process ends.

  In step S40, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the special symbol control flag is (02). If it is (02), the main CPU 66 performs a big prize opening process. In the big prize opening process, first, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the big prize opening waiting timer is timed up (that is, "0") in step S41, and ends the process if the time is not up. If the time is up, a special winning opening opening process is performed in step S42. In this special winning opening opening process, the main CPU 66 first sets the opening of the special winning opening (stores the opening instruction of the special winning opening solenoid 120 by the shutter 40 in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70), and then the big win. Depending on the type, the opening time of the big prize opening is set in the big prize opening timer (for example, 30 seconds if the jackpot is 15R probability variation jackpot, or 15R normal jackpot, or 1 second if 2R probability variation jackpot). Then, the special symbol control flag is set to a value (03) indicating the special winning opening release monitoring process, and the process ends. If the special symbol control flag is not (02), the process proceeds to step S43.

  In step S43, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the special symbol control flag is (03). If not (03), the main CPU 66 shifts the processing to step S50. In the case of (03), a special winning opening opening monitoring process is performed. In the special winning opening opening monitoring process, first, the main CPU 66 determines in step S44 whether the special winning opening release timer is timed up (that is, "0") or whether a predetermined number of game balls have won the special winning opening. To do. Then, the time of the grand prize opening timer expires, and at the same time, if the prescribed number of game balls have not won the big prize opening, the process is terminated. Then, the process proceeds to step S45 when the winning opening timer expires or when a prescribed number of game balls satisfy the winning condition.

  In step S45, the main CPU 66 executes a special winning opening closing process (stores a closing instruction of the special winning opening solenoid 120 by the shutter 40 in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70), and moves the process to step S46.

  In step S46, the main CPU 66 counts the number of times that the special winning opening is opened (the so-called number of rounds), and whether or not the specified number of times (15 times for the 15R normal jackpot or 15R probability variation jackpot, 2 times for the 2R probability variation jackpot) is reached. In step S49, the special symbol control flag is set to a value (04) for requesting the jackpot end process, and the process ends. On the other hand, if the number of times of opening of the big winning opening has not reached the prescribed number, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the game ball that has won the big winning opening has passed a predetermined specific area in step S47. If the game ball won in the mouth does not pass the predetermined specific area (when the V / count sensor 102 does not detect the game ball passing), the special symbol control flag is requested to end the jackpot in step S49. A value (04) to be set is set, and the process ends. On the other hand, the main CPU 66 moves the process to step S48 when the game ball that has won the special winning opening passes a predetermined specific area (that is, the V / count sensor 102 detects the passage of the game ball).

  In step S48, the main CPU 66 performs a special winning opening opening waiting process. In the special winning opening release waiting process, the special symbol control flag is again set to the value (02) for requesting the opening of the special winning opening, and the waiting time (for example, 1 second) is set in the special winning opening release waiting timer. finish.

In step S50, the main CPU 66 performs jackpot end processing. In the jackpot end process, if the jackpot symbol is 15R probability variation jackpot or 2R probability variation jackpot, the gaming state flag is set to the probability variation mode. The upper limit (for example, 100 times) of the variation number of the special symbol is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. Finally, the main CPU 66 clears the special symbol control flag (that is, sets a value (00) for requesting the special symbol storage check process), and ends the special symbol control process.
[Special symbol memory check processing]
The special symbol memory check process executed in step S33 in FIG. 9 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 10, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the number of special symbol reservation is “0”. If the number of special symbol reservation is “0”, the main CPU 66 proceeds to step S62. If the number of reserved special symbols is not "0" (that is, if there is a change in special symbols), the process proceeds to step S63.

  In step S62, a demonstration display process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 stores data for supplying a demo display command to the sub-control circuit 200 in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70 in order to perform a demo display. As a result, the sub-control circuit 200 can recognize that the customer waiting state (predetermined waiting state) has been reached. When this process ends, the special symbol storage check process ends.

  In step S63, the main CPU 66 sets a value (01) for requesting special symbol variation time management to the special symbol control flag. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S64.

  In step S64, a big hit determination process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 reads out the game state flag, and selects one jackpot determination table from a plurality of jackpot determination tables (see FIG. 6) having different numbers of jackpot determination values based on the read game state flag. . Then, with reference to the jackpot symbol random number extracted when the game ball wins the starting opening 25 and the selected jackpot determination table, the jackpot is determined (15R probability variable jackpot, 2R probability variable jackpot, 15R normal jackpot or " "Determine one of" out of the box "). Here, as shown in the jackpot determination table of FIG. 6, in the jackpot determination table in the normal mode or the short time mode and the jackpot determination table in the probability variation mode, the jackpot determination value is 7/400 (15R normal jackpot, 15R in the normal mode). 70/400 (the sum of all jackpot judgment values per 15R normal jackpot, 15R probability jackpot and 2R probability jackpot) and 70/400 in the probability variation mode. Is set. That is, by selecting the jackpot determination table based on the gaming state flag, the probability of shifting to the jackpot gaming state will be different. Thus, when the gaming state flag is in the probability variation mode, the probability of shifting to the big hit gaming state is improved as compared with the normal mode, which can be said to be an advantageous state for the player. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S65.

  In step S65, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not it is a big hit. In this process, the main CPU 66 moves the process to step S66 if the result of the determination in step S64 is a big hit, and moves the process to step S67 if not the big win.

  In step S66, a specific symbol determination process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 determines a specific symbol to be displayed corresponding to the jackpot type determined in step S64. For example, for a 15R probability variable jackpot, the specific symbol is determined as “7”, for a 2R probability variable jackpot, the specific symbol is “3”, or for a 15R normal jackpot, the specific symbol is “5”. "As such, a specific symbol is determined corresponding to each jackpot. The determined specific symbol is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. As a result, the special symbol corresponding to the jackpot is derived and displayed on the special symbol display 33. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S68.

  In step S67, a missing symbol determination process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 determines a specific symbol (for example, a number other than “7”, “3”, “5”) corresponding to the off symbol and stores it in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. As a result, a special symbol corresponding to the deviation is derived and displayed on the special symbol display 33. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S68.

  In step S68, a gaming state determination process is performed. In this gaming state determination process, the main CPU 66 proceeds to step S70 when it is determined that the current gaming state flag is in the probability variation mode or the short time mode, and proceeds to step S69 when it is determined that it is in the normal mode. The special symbol variation time (for example, 10 seconds) in the normal mode is stored in the special symbol variation timer. Then, the process proceeds to step S71.

  In step S70, the main CPU 66 stores the special symbol variation time in the probability variation mode or the short time mode (a time shorter than the special symbol variation time in the normal mode, for example, 5 seconds) in the special symbol variation timer. Then, the process proceeds to step S71.

In step S71, a process of determining a decorative symbol and effect time displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32 is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 obtains the data of “big hit” or “out of place” stored in step S66 or step S67, and the special symbol variation time stored in step S69 or step S70, as shown in FIG. By the process of S25, the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 supplies the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 as a derived symbol designation command. As a result, in the sub control circuit 200, the decorative symbol is derived and displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32, and the variation time of the decorative symbol is also determined. That is, the variation time of the special symbol derived and displayed on the special symbol display device 33 and the variation time of the decorative symbol derived and displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32 are synchronized.
[Normal symbol control processing]
The subroutine executed in step S13 in FIG. 7 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 11, the normal symbol control flag is loaded (step S101). In this process, the main CPU 66 reads the normal symbol control flag. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S102.

  In step S102, when the normal symbol control flag is a value (00) indicating a normal symbol storage check request, the main CPU 66 performs the normal symbol storage check processing in step 103. This normal symbol storage check processing is detailed. Will be described with reference to FIG. 12, but a hit determination or the like is performed when there is an ordinary symbol holding number. When this process ends, the process ends. If the normal symbol control flag is not (00), the process proceeds to step S104.

  In step S104, the main CPU 66 determines whether the normal symbol control flag is (01). If the normal symbol control flag is not (01), the main CPU 66 shifts the processing to step S107. If the normal symbol control flag is (01), it is determined whether the normal symbol variation timer in step S105 has timed up (that is, "0"). If the time has not expired, the process is terminated. On the other hand, when the time is up, the main CPU 66 performs the normal symbol variation stop process for the normal symbol in step S106, and stores and updates the normal symbol holding number in the main RAM 70 so as to decrease by "1". Then, (02) is set in the normal symbol control flag and the process is terminated.

  In step S107, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the normal symbol control flag is (02). If the normal symbol control flag is not (02), the process proceeds to step S111. If the normal symbol control flag is (02), the process proceeds to step S108 to determine whether or not the normal symbol is a hit. If the main CPU 66 is successful, the main CPU 66 shifts the processing to the normal electric power releasing process of step S109. On the other hand, if the main CPU 66 determines that it is not a win, it sets the value (00) for requesting the normal symbol storage check to the normal symbol control flag and ends the process.

  In the ordinary electric actor release process in step S109, the main CPU 66 performs the opening process of the blade member 23 of the ordinary electric actor (stores the release of the ordinary electric actor in a predetermined area of the main RAM). Furthermore, according to the game state of the ball game machine, the opening time of the blade member 23 of the ordinary electric accessory (for example, 3 seconds when the game state is the probability change mode or the short time mode, 0.2 seconds when the game mode is the normal mode) Is set in the normal electric accessory release timer, (03) is set in the normal symbol control flag, and the process ends.

  In step S111, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the normal symbol control flag is (03). If the normal symbol control flag is not (03), the process proceeds to step S114. If the normal symbol control flag is (03), the process proceeds to step S112, and it is determined whether the normal electric accessory release timer is up (that is, "0"). Then, if the normal electric accessory release timer has not expired, the process is terminated. Further, if it is determined that the normal electric accessory release timer has timed up, the process proceeds to step S113, and the blade member 23, which is an ordinary electric accessory, is closed (the normal electric accessory is not stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM). Remember the closure). Then, (04) is set in the normal symbol control flag and the process is terminated.

In step S114, the main CPU 66 clears the normal symbol control flag (that is, sets the value “00” for requesting the normal symbol storage check) and ends the process.
[Normal symbol memory check processing]
The subroutine executed in step S103 in FIG. 11 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, in step S121, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the normal symbol reserve number is “0”. If it is determined that the normal symbol reserve number is “0”, the normal symbol storage check is performed. The process ends. This normal symbol holding number is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM, and when it is detected that a game ball has passed through the passing gate 54, the predetermined number (for example, “4”) is increased by “1”. When the variable display of the normal symbol in the normal symbol game ends, “1” is subtracted and the memory is updated. On the other hand, if the main CPU 66 does not determine that the number of retained normal symbols is “0”, the normal symbol variation timer monitoring request value “01” is set in the normal symbol control flag in step S122. Then, the process proceeds to step S123.

  In step S123, a normal symbol hit determination process is executed. In this processing, the main CPU 66 determines the normal symbol per-determining random number extracted when the normal symbol starting region passes (by passing the game ball through the passing gate 54) and the normal symbol per-unit determination stored in the main ROM 68. Refers to the value. Then, as a result of the reference, when the random value for determination per ordinary symbol matches the determination value per ordinary symbol as a result of the reference, the main CPU 66 stores data indicating the winning symbol (for example, “◯” symbol) in a predetermined area of the main RAM. To remember. On the other hand, as a result of the reference, if the random value for determination per normal symbol does not match the determination value per normal symbol as a result of the reference, the main CPU 66 stores data indicating an off symbol (for example, “×” symbol) in a predetermined area of the main RAM. To remember. The winning symbol and the off symbol stored in this manner are supplied to the normal symbol display 35 as a derived normal symbol designation command. As a result, the normal symbol display 35 starts normal symbol variation display (for example, “O” and “×” symbols are alternately blinked). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S124.

  In step S124, the main CPU determines whether the game state flag is in the probability change mode or the time reduction mode. When the game state flag is in the probability variation mode or the time reduction mode, the normal symbol variation stop time (for example, 5 seconds) shorter than the normal mode is set in the normal symbol variation timer in S126, and the processing is ended. On the other hand, if the gaming state is not the probability variation mode or the time reduction mode (that is, the normal mode), a normal symbol variation stop time (for example, 30 seconds) longer than the probability variation mode or the time reduction mode is set in the normal symbol variation timer and processed Exit.

  Here, the gaming state flag in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described. As described above, the game state flag in the pachinko gaming machine 10 is set to any one of the normal mode, the probability variation mode, and the time reduction mode. According to FIG. 6, the numerical value for determining the jackpot that is advantageous to the player is different in each game mode, that is, in the probability variation mode, the numerical value for determining the jackpot is 70/400 (15R normal jackpot, 2R probability jackpot, In the normal mode or in the short-time mode, the numerical value for determining the big hit is 7/400 (15R normal big hit, 2R right big change big hit, all 15R right big change big hits). Set to the sum of the numbers). That is, in the probability variation mode, it is possible to expect to win the jackpot gaming state with 10 times the probability compared to the normal mode or the short time mode. In other words, the probability variation mode can be said to be an advantageous game mode with a large expected value for the next jackpot for the player.

In addition, in the variation time of special symbols and normal symbols, as described above, the variation time in the probability variation mode or the short time mode is set short in the probability variation mode or the short time mode and the normal mode, and the normal symbol is hit. In this case, the opening time of the blade member 23 applied to the start port 25 is also set longer in the probability variation mode or the time reduction mode. Naturally, if the opening time of the blade member 23 is long, the chance that the game ball wins at the start port 25 increases as compared to the normal mode. Therefore, in the probability variation mode and the short-time mode, the number of lottery special symbols per unit time increases. Therefore, the lottery opportunities for expecting winning of the jackpot gaming state, which is the most advantageous gaming state for the player, increase. This is also an advantageous state for the player.
[Sub control circuit main processing]
On the other hand, the sub-control circuit 200 executes the sub-control circuit main process. The sub control circuit main process will be described with reference to FIG. The sub-control circuit main process is a process that starts when the power is turned on.

  First, as shown in FIG. 13, the sub CPU 206 executes an initial setting process such as RAM access permission and work area initialization (step S201). That is, the sub CPU 206 performs a predetermined initial setting for normally playing the game based on the power being turned on. In the present embodiment, the sub CPU 206 that executes step S201 corresponds to an example of an initial setting unit. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S202.

  In step S202, the sub CPU 206 executes random number update processing. In this process, the sub CPU 206 updates random number values of various random number counters positioned in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S203.

  In step S203, the sub CPU 206 analyzes the received command and executes a process corresponding to the analyzed command. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S204.

  In step S <b> 204, the sub CPU 206 performs image display control on the liquid crystal display device 32.

  Then, the sub CPU 206 executes a sound control process for controlling sound generated from the speaker 46 (step S205) and a lamp control process for controlling light emission of the various lamps 133a and 133b (step S206). If this process ends, the process moves to a step S207.

  If this process ends in step S207, the process moves to step S202.

As described above, in the sub control circuit main process, after the initial setting process in step S201 is completed, the processes from step S202 to step S207 are repeatedly executed.
[Mounting table control processing]
The mounting table control process (step 14) executed in the main process of FIG. 7 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, in the first step S301, the main CPU 66 checks whether or not the mounting table 27 and the multipurpose moving table 28 are already protruding, and if not, moves the process to step S309. On the other hand, if it is in the protruding state, in step S302, it is determined whether or not a game is currently being played by the player in the pachinko gaming machine 10. Here, if the main CPU 66 determines that the game is currently being played, the processing of this subroutine is terminated. If it is determined that no game is currently being performed, it is determined in step S303 whether or not a storage instruction has already been issued to the mounting table 27 and the multipurpose mobile table 28, and a storage instruction has already been issued. If so, the process of this subroutine is terminated. On the other hand, if the storage instruction has not been issued, the process proceeds to step S304.

  In step S304, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the idle time that is not currently being played by the player is being monitored. If it is determined that the idle time is being monitored, the main CPU 66 shifts the processing to step S307. On the other hand, when determining that the idle time is not being monitored, the main CPU 66 sets a flag indicating that the idle time is being monitored in step S305, and in step S306, the idle time of the gaming machine to be monitored. (For example, 5 minutes) is set in the game free time monitoring timer, stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70, and the processing of this subroutine is terminated.

  In step S307, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the game free time monitoring timer is up (that is, “0”). If the time is not up, the main CPU 66 ends the processing of this subroutine. On the other hand, when the time is up, in step S308, the main CPU 66 sets a storage instruction for the mounting table 27 and the multipurpose moving table 28, stores it in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70, and executes the processing of this subroutine. finish.

  Next, in step S309, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not a game is currently being played by the player in the pachinko gaming machine 10. When it is determined that no game is being performed, the processing of this subroutine is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the game is in progress, the main CPU 66 checks the current gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 in step S310. That is, it is checked whether the current gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is in the probability variation mode or the jackpot gaming state (for example, 15R probability variation jackpot gaming state, 2R probability variation jackpot gaming state, 15R normal gaming state), and the probability variation mode. If it is in the middle or jackpot gaming state, the process proceeds to step S312. On the other hand, if the game mode of the pachinko gaming machine 10 by the current player in step S311 is not in the probability changing mode or the jackpot gaming state (that is, in the case of a general game), the main CPU 66 has a predetermined time (for example, 10 minutes) It is determined whether or not it is continued. If it is determined that it is not continued, the processing of this subroutine is terminated. If it is determined that the process is ongoing, the process proceeds to step S312.

  In step S312, the main CPU 66 sets a projection instruction for the mounting table 27 and the multipurpose moving table 28, stores it in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70, and ends the processing of this subroutine. Here, the game idle time monitoring timer stored in the main RAM 70 in this subroutine, various timer tables for monitoring game continuation, and the like are updated as necessary in the timer update process of the system timer interrupt process described above (see step S23 in FIG. 8). Will be updated. Also, various output data such as storage instructions and protrusion instructions for the mounting table 27 and the multipurpose mobile table 28 are also output from the main CPU 66 in the output process of the system timer interrupt process (see step S24 in FIG. 8). By being output as a signal to the control circuit 27c (see FIG. 5), the mounting table control circuit 27c can store the mounting table 27 and the multipurpose moving table 28 in the mounting table driving unit 27b (see FIG. 5). Protrusion will be controlled.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, in the mounting table control process, the game of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is continued by the player for a predetermined time (for example, 10 minutes), or a game advantageous to the so-called player. When the state (probability change mode or jackpot gaming state) is generated, the mounting table 27 and the multipurpose moving table 28 are projected, and on the other hand, when it is detected that the pachinko gaming machine 10 is not played for a predetermined time (for example, 5 minutes), The mounting table 27 and the multipurpose moving table 28 are accommodated.

  This is because the occurrence of a game state advantageous to the player or the continuous game for 10 minutes by the player takes a long time in the pachinko game, so that the player is tired. Remembering this may lead to a loss of interest in pachinko games. Therefore, as in the present embodiment, when the occurrence of a gaming state advantageous to the player or the continuous game for 10 minutes by the player is detected, the pachinko gaming machine 10 automatically detects the mounting table 27 and the multipurpose moving table 28. By protruding, it is possible to prevent the player from fatigue and entertain pachinko games for a long time. Further, when the idle time of the pachinko gaming machine 10 for a predetermined time (for example, 5 minutes) is detected, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is automatically accommodated in the pachinko gaming machine 10 by protruding projecting table 27 and multipurpose moving table 28. It is possible to notify nearby players and pachinko parlor employees that the has opened.

  By the way, regarding the monitoring of the game time, in the input detection process (step S22) of the system timer interruption process (FIG. 8) described above, a detection signal of a touch sensor (not shown) provided in the firing handle 26 is sent to the main control circuit 60. Based on the input, the game is continued from the input from the touch sensor until the input is stopped.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the continuous game time of the pachinko gaming machine 10 (for example, 10 minutes), the free time of the pachinko gaming machine 10 (for example, 5 minutes), a gaming state advantageous to the player (probability mode, jackpot game) The state) is an example of the embodiment of the present invention, and is not limited to this. It can be changed as appropriate according to the characteristics of the pachinko gaming machine or other ball game machines to which the present invention is applied.

  In the present embodiment, the mounting table 27 and the multipurpose moving table 28 appear and disappear automatically according to the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 10, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a new switch or the like may be provided in the pachinko gaming machine 10 so that the player can arbitrarily select the placement table 27 and the multipurpose mobile table 28 to appear or disappear.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the multi-purpose moving base 28 is moved in and out of the mounting base 27 at the same time. However, the mounting base 27 and the multi-purpose moving base 28 can be used separately in individual operations. It can also improve the performance.

  Further, in this embodiment, the mounting table drive unit is provided and automatically caused to appear and disappear from the pachinko gaming machine 10, but this may be caused to appear and disappear only when the player manually and arbitrarily. Absent.

  Further, when the combination of decorative symbols on the liquid crystal display device 32 becomes a specific display mode (that is, a big hit), the main CPU 66 via the mounting table drive unit 27b that drives the mounting table 27 and the multipurpose moving table 28. At this timing, it is also possible to add a function for accurately notifying the player of the game state using the mounting table 27. For example, when the vibration function is given to the mounting table 27 and the combination of decorative symbols in the liquid crystal display device 32 is in a specific display mode, the mounting table 27 is advanced and the player is notified by the vibration. Good.

  Alternatively, when the pachinko game reaches a reach state or the like, a notification state in which the game state is notified to the player can be performed by a mechanical operation in which the mounting table 27 and the multipurpose moving table 28 are alternately advanced and retracted. Of course, it is also possible to control so that only the mounting table 27 or only the multipurpose moving table 28 is moved back and forth.

  As mentioned above, although the Example of this invention was described, it has only illustrated the specific example and does not specifically limit this invention. That is, according to the present invention, a mounting base for mounting a player's hand for operating the launching handle is provided on the gaming machine main body so as to be freely drawable, and the launching handle is fixed to the mounting base at a predetermined rotational position. However, the specific configuration such as the shape of the mounting table and the lock member can be appropriately changed in design. For example, in the present embodiment, an example in which the multipurpose moving base functions as a cup holding unit (see FIG. 1) has been described. However, a display unit such as a liquid crystal panel may be arranged on the drawn multipurpose moving base or the mounting base. it can. In this case, in response to changes in the gaming state such as the probability change mode and the time reduction mode, this display unit protrudes toward the player and displays the game information and animation, thereby further enhancing the effect and notification effect. May be. Further, although the present invention is applied to a ball game machine such as a pachinko game machine itself, the present invention can also be applied to a game machine having an operation handle.

  The effects described in the embodiments of the present invention are merely a list of the most preferable effects resulting from the present invention, and the effects of the present invention are limited to those described in the embodiments of the present invention. is not.

1 is a perspective view showing an overview of a pachinko gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a disassembled perspective view which shows the general view in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a front view which shows the electrical decoration unit comprised in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a front view which shows the general view in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the main control circuit and sub control circuit which are comprised in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a determination table referred in the pachinko gaming machine of one embodiment of the present invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Pachinko machine 12 Main body frame 14 Game board 26 Launching handle 27 Mounting base 27a Locking member 27b Mounting base drive part 27c Mounting base control circuit 28 Multipurpose moving base 60 Main control circuit 200 Sub control circuit

Claims (4)

A gaming machine main body provided with a gaming area on the front side;
A launching handle attached to the main body of the gaming machine, which can be gripped and rotated by the player,
Drive means for launching a game ball to the game area with strength according to the rotation angle of the launch handle;
In a ball game machine equipped with
A mounting table that is positioned below the launching handle and on which a player's hand that operates the launching handle is placed is detachably provided on the gaming machine body, and the launching handle is placed on the placing table at a predetermined rotational position. A bullet ball game machine characterized in that a lock member to be fixed is attached to be freely assembled.   The launch handle is attached to a lower portion on one side in the width direction of the gaming machine main body, and the other side lower portion of the gaming machine main body that is opposite to the mounting position of the launch handle can be pulled out from the gaming machine main body. 2. The ball game machine according to claim 1, further comprising a moving table.   3. The ball game machine according to claim 2, wherein a cup holding part is provided on the multi-purpose mobile stand.   4. The bullet ball game machine according to claim 2, wherein the multi-purpose moving base can be pulled out in conjunction with the pulling-out operation of the mounting table.

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