JP2008000399A - Pachinko game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a pachinko game machine in which a process to become a special game state is versatile, the behavior of a game ball and the interest of variation display can be simultaneously enjoyed, and the expectation and thrill of a player is remarkably improved compared to a conventional pachinko game machine. <P>SOLUTION: First to third distributing devices 36, 37, 38 are disposed integrally with a center case 35 centering a performance pattern display device 33a for variably displaying a lottery result. The second distributing device 37 and the third distributing device 38 are arranged in the downstream of the first distributing device 36, a first special pattern start port 40 and an activating port 43 are arranged in the downstream of the second distributing device 37, and an ordinary pattern activating gate 41 and the activating port 43 are arranged in the downstream of the third distributing device 38. A special game is generated by a win in lottery executed when a ball enters the first and second special pattern start ports 40, 42, or when the game ball entering a specific ball entering device 44 into which the game ball is permitted to enter the activating port 43 passes through a specific region 46. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a ball game machine in which a game is played by firing a game ball on a game board.

  In a conventional ball game machine, when the ball enters the operating port, the normal electric combination serving as the specific ball entry device is released, and the game ball that has entered the normal electric combination is in a specific area within the normal electric combination. There is a type 3 ball ball game machine that executes a special game (big hit game) that is extremely advantageous to the player by opening the big winning hole which is a special ball opening after passing (V zone). In addition, there is a game (first type ball game machine) in which a special game is performed by opening a large winning opening which is a special entry gate when a winning / losing lottery performed by entering the starting opening is won.

  In general, on the game board of the pachinko machine, for example, a mechanism for irregularly changing the course of the game ball launched on the game board, such as a plurality of game nails and windmills, is mounted. Game nails, windmills, etc. simply change the course of the game ball, and are not arranged to guide the game ball to the operation port, start port, etc., and the game ball approaches the operation port, start port, etc. However, there are many cases where the entrance of game balls is disturbed. Therefore, even if a game ball is launched aiming at an operating port, it does not enter easily, and a game until the player's sense of expectation gradually fades, a feeling of frustration due to not entering the ball, or a big hit occurs Becomes monotonous.

  For this reason, there is a ball game machine in which the behavior of the game ball is changed using a sorting device or the like, or is guided to the operation port or the start port.

  The invention described in Patent Document 1 is intended to increase the impact of such a distribution mechanism and enhance the game taste. In the invention of Patent Document 1, in a gaming machine in which a game ball wins a specific area and is in a situation advantageous to the player, a plurality of actors are independently arranged on the game board surface, and the plurality of actors Are configured to be able to guide the received game ball to any one of the plurality of ball passages, in which the at least one of the plurality of ball passages of the accessory located upstream is , Communicated with another accessory located on the downstream side, and in the plurality of accessories, at least the accessory located at the most downstream side is provided with the specific area in any one of the plurality of ball passages. It is characterized by being.

  In addition, the invention described in Patent Document 2 has a sorting device attached to the front of the game board, and when the movable piece of the sorting device is in a state of rising right shoulder, the game ball is sorted to the special symbol starting port, and is movable. When the piece is in the state of rising to the left, it is normally assigned to the symbol start gate, and by making the flow of the game ball change, the fun of visually following the flow of the game ball is enhanced.

JP 2000-271280 A JP 2001-87474 A

  As described in the background art, there are various types of different ball game machines, such as type 1 ball game machines and type 3 ball game machines, in the conventional ball game machines. The player plays with a kind of ball game machine that suits his / her preference. However, since the player gets tired of playing only with the same type of game table, the player moves to different types of game tables and plays. Also, in the conventional ball game machine, as described above, even when the game ball approaches the operation port or the start port, the entry of the game ball is often obstructed. Even if a game ball is launched, it does not enter easily, gradually the player's expectation fades, the feeling of frustration due to not entering the ball, or the game until the big hit occurs becomes monotonous There was a problem. The invention described in Patent Document 1 is configured to guide a game ball to a specific area by a plurality of actors (distribution device), and the invention described in Patent Document 2 is a game ball using a distribution device. Is divided into a special symbol start gate and a normal symbol start gate, both of which improve the player's expectation and thrill for game ball behavior compared to conventional ball game machines But still not enough.

  Therefore, in view of the above points, the present invention has a variety in the process of entering the special gaming state by combining the configurations of the first type ball game machine and the third type ball game machine, and a plurality of vibration game machines. By using the split device, there is a change and fun in the behavior of the game ball, and also the fun of the display device can be enjoyed at the same time, and the player's expectations and thrills are much greater than conventional ball game machines It is an object to provide an improved ball game machine.

  In order to solve the above-mentioned problem, the invention according to claim 1 is characterized in that on the game board, a specific entrance device having an operation port and a specific region that opens a blade member when a game ball enters the operation port; A starting port from which a random number for winning or failing to be extracted when a game ball enters is extracted, a display device for notifying the lottery result of the winning or failing lottery, and 1 for executing a special game advantageous to the player One or a plurality of special entrances, and when the game balls entered into the specific entry device pass through the specific area, or when the winning lottery is won, the special entrance is opened. In the ball game machine for executing the special game, the game board is provided with an inlet for entering the game ball, and a first outlet and a second outlet for alternatively discharging the game ball. The first to third sorting devices are further provided, and the first flow of the first sorting device is The inlets of the second distribution device and the third distribution device are respectively disposed at positions below the mouth and the second outlet, and the second distribution device and the third distribution device have a first inlet. The operation port is disposed at a lower position facing the one outlet, and at a lower position facing the second outlet of either the second or third sorting device. The ball game machine is characterized in that the start opening is provided.

  The special entrance that is opened when a game ball passes through a specific area, and the special entrance that is opened by winning or failing lottery performed every time a game ball enters the start entrance. It may be the same or different. In addition, the contents of the special game (such as the number of times the special entrance was opened and the opening time) resulting from the game ball passing through the specific area and the winning / no-go random number extracted when the game ball entered the start entrance were won. The contents of the special game (such as the number of times the special entrance is opened and the opening time) may be similar or different.

  In addition, the result of the success / failure lottery performed when the game ball enters the start opening is notified by a special symbol displayed on the special symbol display device. Further, when this special symbol fluctuates, a pseudo symbol for performing a pseudo effect of the special symbol is displayed in a variable manner on the effect symbol display device. That is, it can be said that the pseudo-symbol also notifies the result of the lottery that is performed when the game ball enters the start opening. This special symbol is controlled by the main controller, and the pseudo symbol is controlled by the sub controller based on a display control command (a signal including a lottery result) sent from the main controller. The sub-control device may be a sound control device that controls sound, a lamp control device that controls a light emitter, an effect symbol control device that controls a display device, or the like.

  In the invention according to claim 2, a winning / no-go random number for extracting a winning / no-go lottery is extracted every time a game ball enters the game board, and the winning / opening lottery member is opened by winning the corresponding lot / no lottery. A second flow of a sorting device that is not a sorting device that further includes an operating gate and is arranged at a position below the second outlet and facing the second outlet of the second sorting device and the third sorting device; The ball game machine according to claim 1, wherein the operation gate is disposed at a position below the outlet facing the outlet.

  The starting opening is also one of the winning openings, and the winning opening that is opened when a lottery performed by entering a game ball into the operating gate is won may be the starting opening. In addition, another starting port may be provided separately from the one provided at the position below the outlet of the sorting device, and is opened when a lottery performed by a game ball entering the operating gate is won. When the winning port to be used is a start port, a configuration in which a start port other than the start port provided at a position below the outflow port of the sorting device is opened is preferable.

  In addition, a lottery performed when a game ball enters the operating gate is also notified by a normal symbol displayed on the normal symbol display device. The normal symbol is controlled by the main control device in the same manner as the special symbol.

  According to a third aspect of the present invention, the game board further includes a center case surrounding the display device, the first distribution device at the center upper portion of the center case, and the second distribution at the left part of the center case. The ball game machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein a first to third sorting device is provided in the arrangement of the third sorting device on the right side of the device and the center case.

  As the display device surrounded by the center case, an effect symbol display device on which a pseudo symbol is displayed is suitable.

  The invention according to claim 4 is characterized in that the display device and the first to third sorting devices are integrated with the center case. It is.

  According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, not only the game balls released from the first or second outlet of the first sorting device but also the inlets of the second sorting device and the third sorting device are used. The ball game machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the ball game machine is configured to be able to enter a ball from another route.

  According to the first aspect of the present invention, a game ball is guided to the start port and the operation port while being distributed by a plurality of sorting devices, so that the behavior of the game ball is changed and interesting and interesting games are developed. can do.

  In addition, when a game ball that has entered a specific ball entry device passes through a specific area, the special ball opening is not only performed by opening the special ball opening, but also a special game that is performed each time the game ball enters the starting port. Even if the symbol winning lottery (the lottery of whether or not the extracted random number is a specific value) is won, the special entrance is opened and the special game is executed, so there is diversity in the process leading to the special game Yes, the game is improved. Since the elements of the first type ball game machine and the third type ball game machine element are included, does the player play with the first type ball game machine elements without changing the game table? It is possible to select whether to play with the elements of the third type ball game machine.

  In addition, if the winning / losing lottery is performed by entering the starting port, the lottery result is displayed on the display device, so that the fun of the behavior of the game ball and the fun of the display on the display device can be felt. You can enjoy while holding.

  In addition, since there is a entrance for introducing a gaming state advantageous to the player, such as a starting port and an operating port, downstream of the series of sorting devices, it is advantageous to enter the series of sorting devices themselves. It is recognized by the player as a player, and it can be watched with a thrill whether or not the player enters the sorting device, and after the ball enters the sorting device, the behavior of the gaming ball is thrilled. You can watch it.

  According to the second aspect of the present invention, the game is more varied and the fun is increased. Further, not only the start port and the operation port but also the entrance gate for introducing a game state advantageous to the player, such as an operation gate, is added downstream of the series of distribution devices. Entering itself is recognized by the player as more advantageous.

  According to the third aspect of the present invention, it is possible to arrange the sorting device and the display device in an attractive manner, and it is easy to grasp the behavior of the game ball in the sorting device and the display on the display device at a glance. Further, by providing the center case, the sorting device and the display device become conspicuous, and the player can be more interested.

  According to the invention of the fourth aspect, the effect of the invention of the third aspect can be further enhanced.

  According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, the upstream distribution device (first distribution device) is connected to the inlet of the downstream distribution device (second distribution device and third distribution device). Since it is possible to enter the ball not only from the outflow port but also from other routes, the game is unexpected and the game performance is further improved.

  Preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. The embodiment of the present invention is not limited to the following embodiment, and it goes without saying that various forms can be adopted as long as it belongs to the technical scope of the present invention.

  As shown in FIG. 1, a pachinko machine 10 as a ball game machine includes a rectangular outer frame 11 and a front frame 12, and a known prepaid card unit 4 is provided on the left side of the outer frame 11. . The front frame 12 is rotatably attached to the outer frame 11 by hinges 14 at the upper and lower left ends. An upper plate 15 is provided below the front frame 12, and a lending button 16, a settlement button 17 and a balance display unit 18 are provided on the upper surface of the upper plate 15. When a prepaid card is inserted into the card slot 19 of the prepaid card unit 4, the stored balance is displayed on the balance display unit 18, and when the lending button 16 is pressed, gaming balls are lent out, and the gaming balls are discharged from the dispensing outlet of the upper plate 15. Is discharged. A window-shaped metal frame 20 is removably attached to the front frame 12 with respect to the front frame 12. A plate glass 21 is double fitted into the metal frame 20. A game board 22 is stored behind the plate glass 21. A lower plate 23 is provided at the lower part of the front frame 12 of the upper plate 15, and a firing handle 13 is attached to the right side of the lower plate 23. A rotation ring 9 is supported on the outer periphery of the launch handle 13, and a game ball can be launched onto the game board 22 by rotating the ring 9 clockwise. The upper plate 15 and the lower plate 23 are connected to each other, and are configured to guide the game ball to the lower plate 23 when the upper plate 15 is full of game balls.

  FIG. 2 is a rear view of the pachinko machine 10, and a mechanism board 26 for detachably attaching the game board 22 is housed in the outer frame 11 described above. The mechanism panel 26 is provided with a ball tank 27, a guide rod 28, and a payout device 29 from above. With this configuration, if there is a winning game ball in the first and second special symbol start ports 40, 42 (see FIG. 3) on the game board 22, a predetermined number of game balls from the ball tank 27 via the guide rod 28. Can be discharged to the above-described upper plate 15 by the dispensing device 29.

  The mechanism panel 26 includes a detachable main control device 30 and a payout control device 31, a launch control device 32 at the lower left portion of the front frame 12, an effect symbol control device (sub-control device) 33 above the main control device 30, and the effect The voice / lamp integrated control device (sub control device) 53 and the panel external connection terminal 58 are connected to the left part of the symbol control device (sub control device) 33, and the frame external connection is connected to the upper portion of the production symbol control device (sub control device) 33. Terminals 60 are each attached. It should be noted that the structure related to the payout of game balls with the mechanism panel 26 as the center is the same as the conventional structure, and the detailed description thereof is omitted.

  The game board 22 will be described with reference to FIG. The game board 22 is provided with a center case 35 at the center, and an LCD panel unit (hereinafter referred to as “LCD”) as an effect symbol display device 33a is provided at the center of the center case 35.

  On the effect symbol display device 33a in the center case 35, a first sorting device 36 (in this embodiment, a sorting seesaw is used. In the upper part of the first sorting device 36, the inlet 36a of the first sorting device 36, the left part and the right part of the first sorting device 36, respectively, A first outflow port 36b and a second outflow port 36c of the sorting device 36 are provided.

  To the left of the effect symbol display device 33a in the center case 35 is a second distribution device 37 (in this embodiment, two holes are provided, and distribution is performed by entering one of the two holes 2). Although a two-hole clune is used, the structure related to the two-hole clune is the same as that of the prior art, and a detailed description thereof will be omitted). A first outlet 37b and a second outlet 37c of the second sorting device 37 are provided at the inlet 37a of the 37, the lower right portion and the lower left portion of the second sorting device 37, respectively.

  To the right of the effect symbol display device 33a in the center case 35, there is a third distribution device 38 (in this embodiment, two holes are provided and distribution is performed by entering one of the two holes 2). Although a two-hole croon is used, the structure related to the two-hole clune is the same as that of the prior art, and a detailed description thereof is omitted). The third sorting device 38 is provided above the third sorting device 38. The first outlet port 38b and the second outlet port 38c of the third sorting device 38 are respectively provided in the inlet port 38a of 38, the lower left portion and the lower right portion of the third sorting device 38.

  Further, a ball passage 39a is provided between the first outlet 36b of the first distribution device 36 and the inlet 37a of the second distribution device 37, and the center case 35 has an upper portion near the middle of the ball passage 39a. An opening 39b that is open to the outside and into which a game ball can enter is provided. Similarly, a ball passage 39c is provided between the second outflow port 36c of the first distribution device 36 and the inflow port 38a of the third distribution device 38. An opening 39d that allows a game ball to open toward the outside of 35 is provided. Spherical passages 39e and 39f are provided downstream of the first outlet 37b of the second sorting device 37 and the first outlet 38b of the third sorting device 38, respectively, and downstream of the spherical passages 39e and 39f, An opening 39g that opens toward the operation port 43 outside the center case 35 is provided. In addition, a first special symbol starting port 40 is provided in the center case 35 directly below the second outlet 37c of the second sorting device 37, and the third sorting device 38 in the center case 35 A normal symbol operation gate 41 is provided immediately below the two outlets 38c.

  With the above configuration, the game balls that have entered the center case 35 from the inflow port 36a of the first distribution device 36 are alternatively distributed by the first distribution device 36, whereby the ball passage 39a or 39c is formed. Via the second sorting device 37 or the third sorting device 38. The game balls that have reached the second sorting device 37 are alternatively distributed by the second sorting device 37 and enter the first special symbol starting port 40 via the second outlet 37c. Alternatively, the ball enters the operation port 43 through the first outlet 37b, the ball passage 39e, and the opening 39g. The game balls that have reached the third distribution device 38 are alternatively distributed by the third distribution device 38, so that the game balls pass through the normal symbol start gate 41 via the second outlet 38c and then the center case. It is discharged to the outside or enters the working port 43 through the first outlet 38b, the ball passage 39f, and the opening 39g. The second sorting device 37 can enter from the opening 39b, and the third sorting device 38 can enter from the opening 39d.

  In the center case 35, a special symbol display device 48 for displaying special symbols in seven segments and a normal symbol display device 49 (LED) for displaying normal symbols are further provided. In the normal symbol display, LEDs are arranged behind each of the circles, and one of them is lit to notify a hit failure. The first to third sorting devices 36, 37, and 38, the ball passages and openings 39a to 39g, the production symbol display device 33a, the first special symbol start port 40, the normal symbol operation gate 41, and the special symbol display described above. The device 48 and the normal symbol display device 49 are configured integrally with the center case 35. On the game board 22, the upper part is further provided with a second special symbol starting port 42 and the lower part of the center is a specific ball entry device 44 (in the present embodiment, a rotating body electric motor equipped with a rotating body having a plurality of holes therein. The use of an accessory, but the structure related to the rotating body electric accessory is the same as that of the prior art, so the detailed explanation is omitted.) Below that is a special prize that is a special entrance with an attacker door 45a. The mouth 45, further below it is an out mouth 47, a special symbol hold storage display device 50 (LED) in the lower left portion, a normal symbol hold storage display device 51 (LED) in the lower right portion, and other normal winning openings not shown, Nails and the like are provided.

  The second special symbol starting port 42, which is an ordinary electric accessory, is provided with a blade member 42a that changes between a state in which a game ball is easy to enter and a state in which it is difficult to enter by opening and closing. The specific ball entry device 44 is provided with a blade member 44b that allows a game ball to enter when opened. There is a rotating body with a plurality of holes inside the specific ball entry device 44, and one of the holes is a specific region (V zone) 46.

  With these configurations, if the above-described rotation ring 9 of the firing handle 13 is rotated (see FIG. 1), a firing motor 32a (described later in FIG. 4) driven by the firing control device 32 (see FIG. 2) is driven. The game ball on the upper plate 15 is launched onto the game board 22 through the guide rail. If the launched game ball enters the first and second special symbol start ports 40, 42, etc., the game ball is taken as a safe ball on the back of the board surface, and if it does not enter, it becomes an out ball via the out port 47 Similarly, it is configured to be taken into the back surface of the game board 22.

  The display device arranged in the center of the center case may display a special symbol or may display a pseudo symbol for performing a pseudo effect of the special symbol, but in this embodiment, the pseudo symbol is displayed. Rather than recognizing the result of the success / failure by seeing the special symbol display, the result of the success / failure lottery mainly by looking at the pseudo symbol display displayed on the production symbol display device 33a. Is configured to recognize. As shown in FIG. 3, this configuration is realized by arranging the effect symbol display device 33a in the center of the game board 22 so that the player can easily recognize it, and adopting a small special symbol display device 48. Is possible. In this embodiment, the pseudo symbol and the special symbol start to change in conjunction with each other, and the result of the final determination of the pseudo symbol and the special symbol whose change has started in conjunction with each other is Displayed in the same manner. As described above, since the special symbol and the pseudo symbol fluctuate in conjunction with each other, the variation start timing and the variation end timing are performed simultaneously, and therefore the variation time is also the same. It should be noted that the variation start timing and the variation end timing are not limited to the configuration in which the variation start timing and the variation end timing are performed at the same time, and the variation start timing and variation end timing of the pseudo symbol and the special symbol are within a range that does not overlap with the previous symbol variation or the next symbol variation You can go staggered. The variation start timing of the pseudo symbol and the special symbol is performed every time when one special symbol on-hold storage display device 50 is turned off. This is performed at the same time as the game ball enters the first special symbol start port 40 or the second special symbol start port 42.

  When the game ball enters the operation port 43, the blade member 44b of the specific ball entry device 44 is opened, and the ball can enter the specific ball entry device 44. In addition, the ball that has entered the specific ball entry device 44 is taken into the specific ball entry device 44, which is a rotating body electric accessory, and enters one of a plurality of holes provided in the rotation body. . One of the plurality of holes is a specific area 46, and when the game ball passes through the specific area 46, the attacker door 45a of the special winning opening 45 is opened and a special game state is set. Also, if the winning lottery performed when the game ball enters the first special symbol starting port 40 or the second special symbol starting port 42 is won, the attacker door 45a of the special winning port 45 is opened and special. It becomes a gaming state. In this embodiment, when the normal symbol winning lottery performed by the game ball passing through the normal symbol operating gate 41 is won, the blade member 42a provided at the upper part of the second special symbol starting port 42 is won. Is opened, and it becomes easy to enter the second special symbol start opening 42. The first special symbol starting port 40, the second special symbol starting port 42, the operation port 43, and the specific pitching device 44 described above are winning ports, and a predetermined number of winning balls are paid out by entering the ball. In the present embodiment, an LCD (liquid crystal display) is used as the effect symbol display device 33a. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a CRT display, LED display, or plasma display may be used. .

  The main electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 10 will be described with reference to the block diagram of FIG. The electrical circuit of the pachinko machine 10 includes a main control device 30, a payout control device 31, a launch control device 32, an effect symbol control device (sub control device) 33, and an audio / lamp integrated control device (sub control device) 53 as shown in the figure. Etc.

  The main control device 30 is configured as a logic operation circuit centered on an 8-bit one-chip microcomputer incorporating a ROM that stores a game control program, a CPU that performs operations, a RAM that functions as a work area for operations, and the like. An external input / output circuit for inputting / outputting from / to each control device or various switches and various actuators is also provided. On the input side of the main controller 30, a full switch 54, a ball break switch 55, a start port 1 switch 40a, a start port 2 switch 42b, a normal symbol operation switch 41a, a count switch 45b, a V switch 46a, a specific ball entry device An opening switch 43a, a specific pitching device switch 44c, each normal winning port switch 56, a winning ball sensor 31a, and the like are connected. Further, on the output side of the main control device 30, a large winning opening solenoid 45c, a specific ball entry device solenoid 44d, a normal accessory solenoid 42c, a voice / lamp integrated control device (sub control device) 53, a symbol relay board 52, a test The signal terminal 57 and the panel external connection terminal 58 are connected. The panel external connection terminal 58 is connected to the hall main computer 59, and outputs information output from the main controller 30 to the hall main computer 59.

  The full tank switch 54 is in the lower plate 23, the ball break switch 55 is in the ball tank 27, the start port 1 switch 40a is in the first special symbol start port 40, and the start port 2 switch 42b is the second special symbol start port 42. Among them, the normal symbol operation switch 41a is in the normal symbol operation gate 41, the count switch 45b is in the big prize opening 45, the V switch 46a is in the specific area 46, and the specific pitching device release switch 43a is in the operation port 43. The ball entry device switch 44 c is attached to the specific ball entry device 44, each ordinary prize opening switch 56 is attached to each ordinary prize opening (not shown), and the prize ball sensor 31 a is attached to the payout device 29.

  Here, the full tank switch 54 indicates that the game ball in the lower plate 23 is full, and the ball break switch 55 indicates that there is no game ball in the ball tank 27. The count switch 45b indicates that the mouth 2 switch 42b has entered the first special symbol start port 40 and the second special symbol start port 42, and that the normal symbol operation switch 41a has entered the normal symbol operation gate 41, respectively. Indicates that the ball has entered the big winning opening 45, the V switch 46a indicates that the game ball has passed the specific area 46 of the specific ball entry device 44, and the specific ball entry device release switch 43a indicates that the game ball has entered the operation port 43. The specific entry device switch 44c detects that a game ball has entered the specific entry device 44, and each normal winning opening switch 56 detects that the ball has entered each normal winning opening. It is those of the eye.

  The large winning opening solenoid 45c connected to the output side of the main control device 30 is the attacker door 45a of the large winning opening 45, the specific ball receiving apparatus solenoid 44d is the blade member 44b, and the normal accessory solenoid 42c is each of the blade member 42a. Used for opening and closing.

  The symbol relay board 52 is connected to a special symbol display device 48, a normal symbol display device 49, a special symbol hold storage display device 50, and a normal symbol hold storage display device 51 on the output side, and is sent from the main control device 30. It is for relaying commands such as information and variation pattern information.

  The payout control device 31 has a ball lending solenoid 31b, a prize ball motor 31c, a frame external connection terminal 60, and a launch control device 32 connected to the output side, and a prize ball sensor 31a and a ball lending sensor 31d connected to the input side. Yes. The main control device 30, the prepaid card unit 4 and the CR payment display device 61 are connected so as to be capable of bidirectional communication.

  The payout control device 31 pays out a game ball as a rental ball to the player, detects the paid game ball as a rental ball by the ball rental sensor 31d, and further wins a game ball at the first special symbol start port 40 or the like. If there is, the prize ball motor 31c is driven and controlled in accordance with a command from the main control device 30 to pay out the game ball as a prize ball to the player, and the prepaid card unit 4 and the CR checkout display device 61 described above. And the like, and may be configured as a logical operation circuit using a microcomputer, or may be configured as a discrete circuit. The CR settlement display device 61 is connected to the lending button 16, the settlement button 17, the balance display section 18 and the like (see FIG. 1) of the lower plate 23.

  The payout control device 31 pays out a game ball as a prize ball in accordance with a command from the main control device 30, and whether or not the game ball is paid out is detected by the main control device 30 and the payout by the prize ball sensor 31a. This is performed by both control devices 31.

  The frame external connection terminal 60 is connected to the hall main computer 59 on the output side and the door opening switch 62 and the payout control device 31 on the input side, and outputs information output from the payout control device 31 to the hall main computer 59. Yes.

  The launch control device 32 controls the drive of the launch motor 32a according to the amount of rotation of the launch handle 13 operated by the player. When the player presses the launch stop switch 32b, the launch control device 32 stops the launch of the game ball. The touch lamp is turned on when the touch switch 32c built in the firing handle 13 is in an ON state. Here, the touch switch 32 c is for detecting that the player is touching the launch handle 13, and the detection information is input to the launch control device 32.

  The voice / lamp integrated control device (sub-control device) 53 receives various instructions from the main control device 30 and performs various lamps 63 for performing a payout and rental payout display, winning display, shortage display, error display, and the like. This is for lighting the various LEDs 64 and controlling the driving of the speaker 65. An effect symbol control device (sub control device) 33 is connected to the input / output side of the voice / lamp integrated control device (sub control device) 53, and the effect symbol control device (sub control device) 33 is connected to the effect symbol display device. (LCD) 33a is connected.

  The effect symbol control device (sub-control device) 33 controls the variation of the image (pseudo symbol, background, etc.) displayed on the effect symbol display device 33a. The production symbol control device (sub-control device) 33 is configured as a logical operation circuit centered on a 32-bit one-chip microcomputer. The main control device 30 is connected to the input / output side of the effect symbol control device (sub-control device) 33 via a voice / lamp integrated control device (sub-control device) 53. The effect symbol control device (sub control device) 33 displays the effect symbol display based on commands such as symbol information and variation pattern information sent from the main control device 30 via the voice / lamp integrated control device (sub control device) 53. The image (pseudo symbol, background, etc.) displayed on the device 33a is subject to variation control.

  In this embodiment, the special symbol displayed on the special symbol display device 48 and the normal symbol displayed on the normal symbol display device 49 are controlled by the special symbol hold storage display device 50 and the normal symbol hold storage display device 51. Along with the display control, the main control device 30 sends a command such as symbol information and variation pattern information via the symbol relay board 52, and displays images such as pseudo symbols and backgrounds displayed on the effect symbol display device 33a. The variation control is performed by the effect symbol control device (sub control device) 33 based on commands such as symbol information and variation pattern information sent from the main control device 30 via the voice / lamp integrated control device (sub control device) 53. It has a configuration. In this way, the processing load on the main control device 30 can be reduced by controlling the image on the effect design display device 33a by the effect design control device (sub control device) 33 instead of the main control device 30. I can do it. Here, for example, in the case of pseudo symbol variation, the main control device 30 transmits commands such as symbol information and variation pattern information to the effect symbol control device (sub-control device) 33, but since this command is simple, This is not a heavy burden on the main controller 30. That is, the effect symbol control device (sub-control device) 33 is provided to reduce the processing load on the main control device 30. As described above, the effect image control device 33 performs the pseudo symbol variation control, but the main controller 30 controls the pseudo symbol variation start and variation end.

  In the present embodiment, the pachinko machine 10 having the above circuit configuration is configured as a probability variable machine. Specifically, games by the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment are roughly divided into games in which the big prize opening 45 is closed and special games (big hit games) in which the big prize opening 45 is opened. For closed games, the normal probability state (hereinafter referred to as the normal state), the time shortened state (hereinafter referred to as the short time state) that is advantageous to the player compared to the normal state, and the normal state and short time state Thus, a high probability state (hereinafter, probability variation state) that makes it easy to shift to a special game is set. In addition, the probability variation state is set so that the transition can be made after the special game with the probability variation symbol is finished, and if a big hit is made with the probability variation symbol in any game state among the normal state, the short-time state, and the probability variation state, the end of the jackpot , Transition to the probability fluctuation state. In the present embodiment, the three-digit identical pseudo symbols “111”, “333”, “555”, “777”, “999”, “BBB”, “DDD” displayed on the effect symbol display device 33a are displayed. , “FFF” is a big hit in the probability variation symbol, and “222”, “444”, “666”, “888”, “AAA”, “CCC”, “EEE” is a big hit in the non-probability variation symbol is doing. The short-time state is set to be able to transition after the end of the special game with the non-stochastic variation symbol, and if the big hit with the non-stochastic variation symbol in any game state among the normal state, the short-time state, the probability variation state, Transition to short-running state. The end condition of the short-time state is that the number of winning / failing lottery performed by entering the first special symbol starting port 40 or the second special symbol starting port 42 after counting the big hit game with the non-stochastic variation symbol is 100 times. When the end condition is satisfied, the state is changed from the short-time state to the normal state. In addition, if the number of winning / failing lotteries reaches 100 times again, if a big hit is again made with a non-probability variation symbol, the number of success / failure lotteries will be counted again from zero after the end of the special game with the non-probability variation symbol. ing. That is, it is not a configuration in which the number of time reductions is increased for each big hit. In the present embodiment, the color of the background screen displayed on the effect symbol display device 33a changes between the normal state, the short time state, and the probability variation state.

  Hereinafter, using the table shown in FIG. 5, the characteristics of the three gaming states of the normal probability state, the short time state, and the probability variation state in this embodiment will be described in comparison with each element shown in the left column. First, as shown in FIG. 5 (a), the fluctuation shortening function for shortening the fluctuation time of the special symbol and the pseudo symbol is always activated in the short-time state and the probability fluctuation state, and a predetermined condition is established in the normal state. Only in this case (in this embodiment, when the number of lighting of the special symbol on-hold storage display device 50 is two or more), the fluctuation shortening function is activated. However, if the fluctuation of the pseudo symbol becomes a big hit or reach, even if the number of lighting of the special symbol hold storage display device 50 is 2 or more in the normal state, it is in the time-short state state or the probability variation state. Even so, the special symbol and pseudo symbol variation shortening functions are not activated. Also, as shown in FIG. 5 (b), the opening extension function for extending the opening time of the blade member 42a provided at the second special symbol starting opening 42 that is opened when a normal symbol is won is a short-time state. It operates in the time and probability fluctuation state, but not in the normal state. As shown in Fig. 5 (a) and Fig. 5 (b), the special symbol and pseudo symbol variation shortening function and open extension function are activated in the short-time state and in the probability variation state, which is more advantageous than the normal state. It has become.

  As shown in FIG. 5C, the winning probability of the special symbol is 1/300 in the normal state and the short time state, and 1/60 (5/300) in the probability variation state. Whether the special symbol or the pseudo symbol is successful or not is determined by the main control device 30 based on a random number that is extracted every time a game ball enters the first special symbol start port 40 or the second special symbol start port 42. ing. The success / failure determination value in the normal state and in the short time state is “1”, and in the probability variation state, it is “1”, “3”, “5”, “7”, “9”. As described above, in the probability variation state, the winning probability of the special symbol and the pseudo symbol is higher than that in the normal state and the short-time state, so that the transition to the special game is facilitated, which is advantageous for the player. When the success / failure random number is won, a special symbol and a pseudo symbol are displayed as a jackpot symbol. If the success / failure random number is out of place, the special symbol and the pseudo symbol are displayed as an out of symbol form. Note that a jackpot with a probability variation symbol occurs with a probability of 8/15 when the jackpot occurs, and after the special game ends, it starts from a probability variation state. With the remaining 7/15 probability, a big hit due to a non-stochastic variation symbol occurs, and after the special game ends, it starts from a short time state. If the jackpot symbol when the jackpot occurs again in the probability variation state is the probability variation symbol, the probability variation state further continues. In addition, it is good also as a structure by which the jackpot by a probability change symbol generate | occur | produces with the probability of 8/15 or more when jackpot occurs. The transition from the probability fluctuation state to the short-time state or the normal state follows the conventional technology.

  With reference to FIG. 5 (d), the normal symbol winning probability will be described. The determination of whether or not the normal symbol is successful is performed by the game ball entering the normal symbol operating gate 41 described above. When a game ball enters the normal symbol operation gate 41, the normal symbol displayed on the normal symbol display device 49 (see FIG. 3) starts to change, and when the normal symbol is won, the display mode of the normal symbol stops at ○ It is displayed, and when it comes off, it is stopped and displayed as x. The winning probability of this normal symbol is set to ½ in any of the normal state, the short time state, and the probability variation state.

As shown in Fig. 5 (e), the average fluctuation time from the start of the change of the special symbol and the pseudo symbol to the stop of the change is about 9 seconds in the normal state, in the short state, and in the probability change state. The time is about 6 seconds. As shown in FIG. 5 (f), the minimum variation time of the special symbol and the pseudo symbol is about 10 seconds when the normal state variation shortening function is not activated, and about 5 seconds when the time variation state and the probability variation state. ing. As shown in FIG. 5 (g), the average time of the fluctuation time from the start of the normal symbol to the stop of the fluctuation is about 28 seconds in the normal state, in the short time state, and in the probability fluctuation state. Then it is about 4 seconds. That is, in the time-short state and the probability variation state, not only the special symbol and pseudo symbol variation reduction function but also the normal symbol variation reduction is performed. As shown in FIG. 5 (h), the opening time of the blade member 42a of the second special symbol start opening 42 as a normal electric accessory to be opened by winning one normal symbol is 0 in the normal state. .3 seconds, short time state, and probability variation state are set to 4 seconds.
In addition, as described above, the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment enters the special game state by winning the winning lottery with probability variation, but the game ball that has entered the specific ball entry device 44 is also in the specific region 46. You can also enter a special gaming state by entering the ball.

  The circuit configuration and processing outline of the pachinko machine 10 have been described above. Next, the processing executed by the 8-bit one-chip microcomputer (hereinafter simply referred to as “microcomputer”) in the main control device 30 of the pachinko machine 10 is illustrated. The description will be made according to the flowchart shown in FIG.

  The flowchart shown in FIG. 6 represents the main process executed by the microcomputer of the main controller 30, and is a process periodically executed by a hardware interrupt about every 2 ms. Hereinafter, step is abbreviated as S. Each process from S100 to S200 is a process that is executed only once in the interrupt process, and is referred to as “main process”. This process is executed repeatedly as long as time permits within the time remaining after executing this main process. The process of S220 is referred to as “residual process”.

  When a hardware interrupt is executed by the microcomputer, it is first determined whether or not the interrupt is a normal interrupt (S100). This determination process is performed by determining whether or not the value of a predetermined area of the RAM as a memory is a predetermined value. When the process executed by the microcomputer shifts to this process, the normal process is executed. It is for judging whether or not it is okay.

  If a negative determination is made in S100, a predetermined value is written in the predetermined area of the memory, and initial values are written to the memory work area, such as a special symbol and a normal symbol as initial symbols, that is, initial settings are made (S110). , Shift to residual processing.

  If a positive determination is made in S100, first, an initial random number update process is executed (S120). This process is an increment process in which the value of the initial random number is incremented by +1 every time this process is executed. The value of the initial random number before execution of this process is set to +1, but the random number value before this process is executed is the maximum. When the value is “299”, the initial value is returned to “0” in the next processing, and 300 integers from “0” to “299” are repeatedly generated in ascending order.

  The success / failure random number update process (S130) following S120 is an increment process that is incremented by +1 each time the process is executed, similar to the initial random number update process.

  The jackpot symbol random number update process (S140) is configured as a counter that repeatedly creates 15 integers from “0” to “14”, and is incremented by +1 for each process and is an initial value of “0”. Return to. The fifteen random numbers “0” to “14” are the same three-digit pseudo symbols “111”, “222”, “333”, “444”, “555” displayed on the effect symbol display device 33a. , “666”, “777”, “888”, “999”, [AAA], “BBB”, “CCC”, “DD”, “EEE”, “FFF”.

  The out symbol random number update process (S150) is composed of a random symbol for the left symbol, a random number for the middle symbol, and a random number for the right symbol, and is used as an out symbol when it is not a big hit. The left symbol random number is configured as a counter that repeatedly creates 15 integers “0” to “14”, and is incremented by +1 for each processing, and returns to the initial value “0” when the maximum value is exceeded. The middle symbol random number is configured as a counter that repeatedly creates 15 integers from “0” to “14”, and when the left symbol random number returns to “0”, it is incremented by +1 for each processing and exceeds the maximum value. And return to “0”. The right design random number is configured as a counter that repeatedly creates 15 integers from “0” to “14”, and when the medium design random number returns to “0”, it is incremented by 1 every time this process is exceeded. And return to “0”.

  The normal symbol random number update process (S160) is configured as a counter that repeatedly creates eight integers “0” to “7”, and is incremented by +1 for each process, and is “0” that is an initial value when the maximum value is exceeded. Return to.

  In the process following the normal symbol random number update process of S160 described above, a winning confirmation process of S180 is performed. In the winning confirmation process, whether or not a game ball has entered the first special symbol start port 40 or the second special symbol start port 42 depending on whether there is an input from the start port 1 switch 40a or the start port 2 switch 42b. This is a process of storing in the main controller 30 various random numbers (such as success / failure random numbers) extracted by the entry when the entry is confirmed. The process performed in S180 will be described in detail with reference to FIG.

  In the processing subsequent to S180, the value of the success / failure random number stored in the main controller 30 is compared with the success / failure determination value, and in the case of winning, the success / failure determination processing 1 for executing the special game is performed (S190). In the process following S190, it is determined whether or not the game ball has passed through the specific area 46, and if it has passed, a determination process 2 (S195) for executing a special game is performed. Details of the processing of S190 and S195 will be described in detail with reference to FIGS.

  In each input / output process (S200) performed as a subsequent process, an input / output process of each switch connected to the main controller 30 is executed. That is, the full tank switch 54, the ball break switch 55, the start port 1 switch 40a, the start port 2 switch 42b, the normal symbol operation switch 41a, the count switch 45b, the V switch 46a, the specific ball entry device release switch 43a, the specific ball input switch An input process for checking the operation state of each switch such as the ball device switch 44c and each normal prize opening switch 56 is executed, and further, the symbol relay board 52, the payout control device 31, the voice / lamp integrated control according to the progress of the game. Output processing is executed on each of the various solenoids such as the device (sub-control device) 53, the special winning opening solenoid 45c, the specific ball entry device solenoid 44d, and the normal accessory solenoid 42c. That is, for example, when it is detected by the start port 1 switch 40a that a winning game ball has been won, both the processing for outputting the winning ball data to the payout control device 31 in order to pay out the ball as the winning ball corresponds to the gaming state. A process of outputting sound data and the like to the sound / lamp integrated control device (sub-control device) 53 is executed.

  The residual processing following the above-described main processing (S100 to S200) is composed of the off symbol random number update processing (S210) and the initial random number update processing (S220), but is substantially the same processing as S150 and S120 described above. These two processes form an infinite loop and are repeatedly executed as long as time is allowed until the next interrupt is executed.

  The time required for executing this processing from S100 to S200 described above differs for each interrupt depending on whether or not to execute the jackpot processing, the difference in the display mode of special symbols, and the like. As a result, the number of times the remaining process is executed is different for each interrupt, and when the interrupt process is executed once, the out-of-sequence design random number and the initial random number are updated (added) values are not uniform. As a result, there is no possibility that the initial random number and the off-design random number are synchronized with the failure random number. In the present embodiment, the update of the random number is changed according to the value of the initial random number, so there is no possibility of synchronization. The normal symbol random number update process (S160) described above may also be executed in the remaining process.

Hereinafter, the winning confirmation process in S180 will be described in detail with reference to FIG.
When the winning confirmation process is started, it is determined whether or not a game ball has entered the first special symbol start port 40 or the second special symbol start port 42 by the start port 1 switch 40a or the start port 2 switch 42b. This is performed based on whether or not there is an input (S400). If a negative determination is made here, return is returned, and if an affirmative determination is made, it is determined whether or not the reserved storage stored in the main controller 30 is full (four) (S410). The reserved memory corresponds to the special symbol reserved memory display device 50. For example, when two reserved memories are stored in the main control device 30, the number of lighting of the special symbol reserved memory display device 50 Will be two. The maximum number of reserved memories stored in the main controller 30 is four. If an affirmative determination is made in S410, the process returns to the return. If a negative determination is made in S410, the main control device 30 stores various random numbers extracted by entering the first special symbol start port 40 or the second special symbol start port 42 in S400 as reserved storage. The extracted random number holding process stored in the is stored (S420). At the same time as the process performed in S420, one special symbol reservation storage display device 50 is left-lit and displayed. When the process of S420 is finished, the process returns.

Hereinafter, with reference to FIGS. 8 to 11, the above-described determination process 1 of S190 and the special game process 1 performed in S190 will be described in detail.
When the correctness determination process 1 is started, it is determined whether or not the condition device is operating (S500). The “condition device” is activated when a jackpot symbol is displayed on the special symbol display device 48, and the operation is stopped when the special game ends. If a negative determination is made in S500, it is determined whether or not the special symbol is currently changing (S510). If a negative determination is made in S510, it is determined whether or not a special symbol confirmed symbol is being displayed (S520). If a negative determination is made in S520, it is determined whether or not there is a pending storage in main controller 30 (S530). If an affirmative determination is made in S530, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is set (S540). If a negative determination is made in S540, the pass / fail random number that is extracted when the first special symbol start port 40 or the second special symbol start port 42 enters the ball and stored in the main controller 30 matches the pass / fail determination value “1” in the normal table. It is determined whether or not it has been made (S550), and if affirmative determination is made in S540, the pass / fail random number extracted at the time of entering the first special symbol start port 40 or the second special symbol start port 42 and stored in the main controller 30 is It is determined whether or not the determination result is “1”, “3”, “5”, “7”, “9” in the probability variation table (S560). If a plurality of pass / fail random numbers determined in S550 and S560 are stored in main controller 30, whether the pass / fail random number that has passed the longest time matches the pass / fail determination value. It is determined whether or not. When the processes in S550 and S560 are finished, it is determined whether or not the determination in S550 and 560 is a big hit (S570). If an affirmative determination is made in S570, the special symbol jackpot symbol displayed on the special symbol display device 48 is determined (S580), and then the variation pattern of the special symbol is determined (S590). If a negative determination is made in S570, a special symbol deviating symbol displayed on the special symbol display device 48 is determined (S600), and then a special symbol variation pattern is determined (S610). When the process of S590 or S610 is finished, the display of the special symbol displayed on the special symbol display device 48 is controlled, and the production symbol control device (sub-control device) 33 is determined by the change start command (S580 or S600). The process of transmitting the symbol information and the command including the variation pattern information determined in S590 and S610 is performed (S620), and then the special game process 1 described in FIG. 11 is performed. Note that even when a positive determination is made in S500 or a negative determination is made in S530, the special game process 1 is performed as a subsequent process.

Next, after affirmative determination is made in S510 described with reference to FIG. 8, the success / failure determination process 1 performed in the main controller 30 as a subsequent process will be described with reference to FIG.
If an affirmative determination is made in S510 described with reference to FIG. 8, it is determined whether or not the variation time of the special symbol that is currently varied in S510 has elapsed (S700). If an affirmative determination is made in S700, a process of transmitting a symbol stop command to the special symbol display device 48 and the effect symbol control device (sub-control device) 33 is performed (S710). When the processing of S710 is completed, in the subsequent processing, it is determined whether or not the special symbol whose variation has been stopped is a combination that makes a big hit (S720). If the determination is affirmative, a setting is made to display a confirmed symbol of a special symbol (S730). In the process following S730, a conditional device operation start process is performed (S740). In the processing subsequent to S740, it is determined whether the probability variation flag is set (whether the probability variation is in progress) (S750). If an affirmative determination is made here, processing for terminating the probability variation flag and the time reduction flag is performed (S760). If a negative determination is made in S750, it is determined whether or not a time reduction flag is set (in a time reduction state) (S770). If an affirmative determination is made in S770, processing to end the time reduction flag is performed (S780).

  If a negative determination is made in S720 described above, a special symbol display setting for a special symbol is performed (S790). In the processing following S790, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is set (S800). If a negative determination is made in S800, it is determined whether or not a time reduction flag is set (S810). If an affirmative determination is made in S810, 1 is subtracted from the current number of time reductions, and a process of setting the subtracted number of times as the number of time reductions is performed (S820). If the probability variation flag is set as indicated by S800 to S820, the process of subtracting the number of time reductions is not performed even if the time reduction flag is set. When the process of S820 is completed, it is determined whether or not the number of time reductions set in S820 is 0 (S830). If an affirmative determination is made in S830, processing for terminating the time reduction flag is performed (S840). In FIG. 9, if a negative determination is made in S700, S770, S810, and S830, an affirmative determination is made in S800, or the processing of S760, S780, and S840 is performed, then, FIG. Special game processing 1 is performed.

Next, the success / failure determination process 1 performed in the main controller 30 after the affirmative determination is made in S520 described with reference to FIG. 8 will be described with reference to FIG.
If an affirmative determination is made in S520 of FIG. 8, it is determined whether or not the display time of the special symbol confirmed symbol has ended (S900). If the determination is affirmative, a final symbol display end process for a special symbol is performed (S910). When a negative determination is made in S900 or the processing of S910 is completed, special game processing 1 described later is to be performed.

Next, the special game process 1 performed by the main controller 30 will be described with reference to FIG.
The special game process 1 is a process following the success / failure determination process 1 described with reference to FIGS. 8 to 10 and performs a process related to the special game state.
When the special game process 1 is started, it is determined whether or not the condition device is in operation (S1000). If a negative determination is made here, return is returned, and if an affirmative determination is made, it is determined whether or not the special winning opening 45 is being opened (S1010). If a negative determination is made here, it is determined whether or not a big hit start effect is being performed (S1020). The big hit start effect is a big win during the special game until the big winning opening 45 is opened during the special game after the pseudo jackpot symbol is confirmed or after the game ball passes the specific area 46. Until the mouth 45 is opened, it refers to a period during which the effect related to the big hit is performed on the effect symbol display device 33a. If a negative determination is made in S1020, it is determined whether or not a big hit interval is in effect (S1030). In the special gaming state, a predetermined round is set with one round as the period from the opening of the grand prize opening 45 to the closing, and the big hit interval 45 is opened between the rounds. Refers to a period that is not. If a negative determination is made in S1030, it is determined whether or not a big hit end effect is being performed (S1040). The jackpot end effect refers to a period for notifying the player that the special game is to be ended after the opening of the big prize opening 45 by a predetermined number of rounds set in the special game state. If a negative determination is made in S1040, processing for storing the special symbol jackpot symbol is performed (S1050), and then the jackpot start effect processing including opening of the big prize opening 45 is performed (S1060), and the process returns to the return. . If an affirmative determination is made in S1020, S1030, or S1040 described above, the process returns.

  If an affirmative determination is made in S1010 described above, it is determined whether or not a predetermined number of game balls have entered the special winning opening 45 after the special winning opening 45 is opened (S1070). If a negative determination is made here, it is determined whether or not a predetermined opening time of the special winning opening 45 has ended (S1080). In the present embodiment, the end condition of one round among the predetermined number of rounds set in the special gaming state is that when a predetermined number of game balls are won in the big prize opening 45 or after the big prize opening 45 is opened. The process is terminated when any of the conditions when a predetermined opening time has passed is satisfied. In S1070, it is determined whether or not a predetermined number of game balls have entered the big prize opening 45 in the end condition. In S1080, the predetermined prize is set after the big prize opening 45 is opened. It is a process for determining whether or not the opening time has passed. If a negative determination is made in S1080, the process returns to a return, and if an affirmative determination is made in S1070 or S1080, in the subsequent process, a process of closing the special winning opening 45 is performed (one round is ended). (S1090). When the process of S1090 is completed, it is determined whether or not the number of rounds in the special game when the closing process is performed in S1090 is the final round (S1100). As described above, in the special gaming state, a predetermined round is set with the period from the opening of the special winning opening 45 to the closing being set as one round. The last round period of a predetermined number of rounds. If a negative determination is made in S1100, a big hit interval process in which the period of the big hit interval starts is started (S1120), and when the process of S1120 is completed, the process returns to the return. If an affirmative determination is made in S1100, a jackpot end effect process is performed in the subsequent process (S1130). In the processing subsequent to S1130, processing for stopping the operation of the condition device is performed (S1140). In the processing subsequent to S1140, it is determined whether or not the jackpot symbol stored in S1050 is a probability variation symbol (S1150). If an affirmative determination is made here, a probability variation flag / short time flag operation process is performed (S1160), and when the process of S1160 is completed, the process returns to the return. In other words, the probability fluctuation state is entered by performing the process of S1160. If a negative determination is made in S1150, a time reduction flag activation process is performed (S1170), and when the process of S1170 is completed, the process returns to the return. In other words, the process of S1170 is performed to enter the time-saving state. Note that the hour / hour flag activated by the hour / hour flag activation process in S1170 is performed by entering the first special symbol start port 40 or the second special symbol start port 42 after counting the hour flag. When the number of lottery times reaches 100, the time reduction number is set so that the operation of the time reduction flag ends. However, the time reduction flag operated by the time reduction flag operation processing of S1160 is not set to the time reduction number. .

Next, the special game process 2 performed by the main controller 30 in the success / failure determination process 2 of S195 will be described with reference to FIG. Although the flowchart of the first half portion is omitted, the success / failure determination processing 2 is configured such that the conditional device operation start processing is performed when the game ball passes the specific area 46.
When the special game process 2 is started, it is determined whether or not the condition device is operating (S2000). If a negative determination is made here, return is returned, and if an affirmative determination is made, it is determined whether or not the special winning opening 45 is being opened (S2010). If a negative determination is made here, it is determined whether or not a big hit start effect is being performed (S2020). If a negative determination is made in S2020, it is determined whether or not a big hit interval is in progress (S2030). In the special gaming state, a predetermined round is set with one round as the period from the opening of the grand prize opening 45 to the closing, and the big hit interval 45 is opened between the rounds. Refers to a period that is not. If a negative determination is made in S2030, it is determined whether or not a big hit end effect is being performed (S2040). The jackpot end effect refers to a period for notifying the player that the special game is to be ended after the opening of the big prize opening 45 by a predetermined number of rounds set in the special game state. If a negative determination is made in S2040, a big hit start effect process including opening of the big prize opening 45 is performed (S2060), and the process returns. If a positive determination is made in S2020, S2030, or S2040 described above, the process returns.

  If an affirmative determination is made in S2010 described above, it is determined whether or not a predetermined number of game balls have entered the special winning opening 45 after the special winning opening 45 is opened (S2070). If a negative determination is made here, it is determined whether or not a predetermined opening time of the special winning opening 45 has ended (S2080). In the present embodiment, the end condition of one round among the predetermined number of rounds set in the special gaming state is that when a predetermined number of game balls are won in the big prize opening 45 or after the big prize opening 45 is opened. The process is terminated when any of the conditions when a predetermined opening time has passed is satisfied. In S2070, it is determined whether or not a predetermined number of game balls have entered the big prize opening 45 in the end conditions. In S2080, the predetermined prize is set after the big prize opening 45 is opened. It is a process for determining whether or not the opening time has passed. If a negative determination is made in S2080, the process returns to a return, and if an affirmative determination is made in S2070 or S2080, in the subsequent process, a process of closing the big prize opening 45 (ending one round) is performed. (S2090). When the process of S2090 is completed, it is determined whether or not the number of rounds in the special game when the closing process is performed in S2090 is the final round (S2100). As described above, in the special gaming state, a predetermined round is set with the period from the opening of the special winning opening 45 to the closing being set as one round. The last round period of a predetermined number of rounds. If a negative determination is made in S2100, a big hit interval process in which the period of the big hit interval is started is started (S2120), and when the process of S2120 is finished, the process returns. If an affirmative determination is made in S2100, a jackpot end effect process is performed in the subsequent process (S2130). In the processing subsequent to S2130, processing for stopping the operation of the condition device is performed (S2140). When the process of S2140 is completed, the process returns.

  In addition, in the present embodiment, the main control device 30 controls the special game that occurs when the special symbol lottery is won and the special game that occurs when the game ball passes through the specific area 46, etc. Is also going.

In the embodiment of the present invention described above, the winning / drawing lottery probability is changed from the normal probability to the high probability, and the pachinko machine 10 having the variation shortening function, the opening extension function, and the like has been described as an example. Of course, the present invention can also be applied to a pachinko machine without a fluctuation shortening function or the like.
Hereinafter, the flow of the game performed by the above game board configuration and circuit configuration will be described together.

  A game ball launched by the player operating the launch handle 13 passes through the first sorting device 36 or the opening 39b, and then enters the second sorting device 37 through the ball passage 39a. When the ball is sorted by the minute device 37 and enters the first special symbol starting port 40 from the second outlet 37c, the entering information detected by the starting port 1 switch 40a is sent to the main controller 30. Based on the information sent from the start port 1 switch 40a, the main control device 30 issues a command to the payout control device 31 to pay out a prize ball, and the random number value extracted when receiving the ball entry information The result of the lottery determination is transmitted to the effect symbol control device (sub control device) 33 via the voice / lamp integrated control device (sub control device) 53 and displayed on the special symbol display device 48. . In the case of winning, the main control device 30 issues a command to the special prize opening solenoid 45c to open the special prize opening 45 and execute a special game advantageous to the player. During a special game, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out every time a player enters the big prize opening. When a predetermined time elapses after the start of the special game, or when a predetermined number of balls is counted by the count switch 45b provided in the big prize opening 45, the main controller 30 instructs the big prize opening solenoid 45c. Is closed, the grand prize winning opening 45 is closed. The special game ends when a predetermined number of cycles are completed, with one cycle (one round) from opening to closing of the big prize opening. When the entry information is detected by the start port 1 switch 40a, if the special symbol is changing or is playing a special game, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out and the special symbol hold storage display One LED of the device 50 is turned on. After the special symbol change or special game is finished, the winning / losing lottery is performed, and one LED of the special symbol holding storage display device 50 is turned off every time the winning / failing lottery is performed. When the maximum number of lights of the special symbol hold storage display device 50 is four, and the number of lights is already four when the entrance is detected by the start port 1 switch 40a during the special symbol change or special game In this case, only a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out by the payout control device 31, and the success / failure lottery and special symbol hold storage display device 50 are not turned on.

  When a game ball launched by the player operating the launch handle 13 enters the second special symbol start opening 42, the entrance information detected by the start opening 2 switch 42b is sent to the main controller 30. As a result, as in the case of entering the first special symbol start opening 40, the main controller 30 issues a command to the payout controller 31 based on the information sent from the start opening 2 switch 42b, and a prize ball And a lottery lottery based on the random number extracted when the entry information is received, and the result of the lottery lottery is controlled via the voice / lamp integrated control device (sub-control device) 53. The information is transmitted to the device (sub control device) 33 and displayed on the special symbol display device 48. In the case of winning, as in the case of entering the first special symbol starting port 40, the main controller 30 issues a command to the large winning port solenoid 45c to open the large winning port 45, which is advantageous for the player. Execute special games. During a special game, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out every time a player enters the big prize opening. When a predetermined time elapses after the start of the special game or when a predetermined number of balls is counted by the count switch 45b provided in the big winning opening 45, a command is sent from the main controller 30 to the big winning opening solenoid 45c. The big winning opening 45 is closed by being issued. The special game ends when a predetermined number of cycles are completed, with one cycle from the opening to closing of the big prize opening. When the entry information is detected by the start port 2 switch 42b, if a special symbol is changing or a special game is being played, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out and a special symbol hold storage display device Turn on one of the 50 LEDs. After the special symbol change or special game is finished, the winning / losing lottery is performed, and one LED of the special symbol holding storage display device 50 is turned off every time the winning / failing lottery is performed. When the maximum number of lights of the special symbol hold storage display device 50 is four, and the number of lights is already four when the entrance is detected by the start port 1 switch 42b during the special symbol change or special game In this case, only a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out by the payout control device 31, and the success / failure lottery and special symbol hold storage display device 50 are not turned on.

  In other words, whether the game ball enters the first special symbol start port 40 or the second special symbol start port 42, the same lottery is performed (the lottery probability is the same), and the same special symbol and pseudo symbol are used. In the event of a change, the same special entrance is opened to win a special game when winning. Regarding the hold, the first special symbol start port 40 and the second special symbol start port 42 are treated equally. Further, the hold memory and the hold memory display device are common to the first special symbol start port 40 and the second special symbol start port 42. That is, in some cases, all the random numbers stored on hold are the random numbers extracted when entering the first special symbol start port 40, and if the random numbers entered the first special symbol start port 40 and the second special symbol start port 42 Sometimes the extracted random numbers are mixed.

  A game ball launched by the player operating the firing handle 13 passes through the first sorting device 36 or the opening 39b, and then enters the second sorting device 37 through the ball passage 39a. The ball is distributed by the distribution device 37 and passes through the ball passage 39e from the first outlet 37b to enter the operation port 43, or the game ball that has been fired passes through the first distribution device 36 or the opening 39d. Thereafter, the ball enters the third sorting device 38 through the ball passage 39c, and is sorted by the third sorting device 38, passes through the ball passage 39f from the first outlet 38b, and enters the working port 43. The entrance information detected by the specific entrance device opening switch 43 a provided in the operation port 43 is sent to the main controller 30. Based on this information, the main control device 30 issues a command to the payout control device 31 to pay out a predetermined prize ball, and issues a command to the specific pitching device solenoid 44d, which is provided in the specific pitching device 44. The blade member 44b is opened. When the blade member 44b is opened, it is possible to enter the specific entrance device 44. The blade member 44b is closed when a predetermined time, for example, 5 seconds elapses after opening. That is, there are cases where a game ball cannot enter the specific ball entry device 44 even if the blade member 44b is opened.

  When the game ball launched by the player operating the launch handle 13 enters the specific entrance device 44, the entrance information detected by the specific entrance device switch 44c provided in the specific entrance device 44 is obtained. It is sent to the main controller 30. Based on this information, the main control device 30 issues a command to the payout control device 31 to pay out a predetermined prize ball. When the game ball that has passed through the specific entrance device 44 passes through a specific area 46 (V zone) that is one of the plurality of holes of the rotating body in the specific entrance apparatus 44, the V provided in the specific area 46 The entrance information detected by the switch 46a is sent to the main controller 30. Based on this information, the main controller 30 issues a command to the special prize opening solenoid 45c, and opens the special prize opening 45 to execute a special game advantageous to the player. During a special game, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out every time a player enters the big prize opening. When a predetermined time elapses after the start of the special game or when the number of balls counted by the count switch 45b provided in the big prize opening 45 reaches a predetermined number, the main controller 30 causes the big prize opening solenoid 45c. And closes the special winning opening 45. The special game ends when a predetermined number of cycles are completed, with one cycle from the opening to closing of the big prize opening.

  In order to avoid the simultaneous occurrence of the special game due to the special symbol lottery winning and the special game due to entering the specific area 46, the present embodiment adopts the following configuration. First, even if a game ball enters the operation port 43 during a special game, the blade member 44b of the specific ball entry device 44 does not open, and as described above, the game ball is inserted into the first special symbol start port during the special game. Even if it enters 40 or the 2nd special symbol start opening 42, the special symbol does not change (it is put on hold or invalidated). By adopting these two configurations, in most cases, simultaneous big hits can be avoided. Furthermore, if the special game has changed when the game ball enters the specific area 46, the change is terminated, and if the special symbol that changed at that time originally indicates a win, When the game ball enters the specific area 46 after the special symbol lottery is won and the special ball is confirmed and displayed in the specific area 46, the display is forcibly displayed in the specific area 46. The structure is adopted in which no special game is played when entering. By adopting these two configurations, simultaneous big hits can be avoided even if the first two configurations cannot avoid.

  In this embodiment, the special game that is performed when the random number when entering the special symbol starting port is a predetermined value is the same as the special game that is performed when entering the specific area (the big prize to be released). The number of open rounds of the mouth, the grand prize opening, the number of balls that can be entered into the big prize opening during the round, and the number of prize balls for entering the big prize opening are all the same). It is possible to provide a plurality of special games at different big prize openings, or to have a different number of rounds at the same big prize opening.

  Even if the lottery performed by entering the first special symbol start port 40 or the second special symbol start port 42 is won or the specific region 46 is entered, the effect symbol display device 33a is special. This is a configuration that displays the game state of the game (the current number of cycles, the number of game balls that have entered the big prize opening, etc.).

  A game ball launched by the player operating the launch handle 13 passes through the first sorting device 36 or the opening 39d, and then enters the third sorting device 38 through the ball passage 39c. The information detected by the normal symbol operation switch 41a is sent to the main controller 30 when it is distributed by the distribution device 38 and passes through the normal symbol operation gate 41 from the second outlet 38c. Based on this information, the main control device 30 performs a lottery lottery based on the random number value extracted when the ball entry information is received, and displays the result of the lottery drawing on the normal symbol display device 49. In the case of winning, the main controller 30 issues a command to the normal accessory solenoid 42c to open the blade member 42a provided in the second special symbol start port 42. After the blade member 42a is opened, the blade member 42a is closed by elapse of a predetermined time or by entering a predetermined number of balls into the second special symbol starting port 42. Although it can be configured that the ball can enter the second special symbol start port 42 only when the blade member 42a is opened, in the present embodiment, the second special symbol start is performed even when the blade member 42a is not open. Although the entrance into the mouth 42 is possible, the structure which becomes easy to enter into the 2nd special symbol starting opening 42 by the opening of the blade member 42a is adopted. For this reason, even if the normal symbol is not won, there is a small probability, but there is a chance to enter the second special symbol start opening 42, and the game is further changed and interesting. When the normal symbol operation switch 41a detects the entry information, if the normal symbol is changing or the blade member 42a is being opened, the LED of the normal symbol hold storage display device 51 is turned on. One lights up. After the normal symbol variation or the opening of the blade member 42a is completed, the winning / losing lottery is performed, and one LED of the normal symbol holding storage display device 51 is turned off every time the winning / failing lottery is performed. The maximum number of lighting of the normal symbol hold storage display device 51 is four, and the number of lighting is already four when the normal symbol operation switch 41a detects a ball entry while the normal symbol is changing or the blade member 42a is open. In such a case, the success / failure lottery and the normal symbol hold storage display device 51 are not turned on. In the present embodiment, the blade member 42a provided in the second special symbol start port 42 is opened by winning the normal symbol. However, the blade member of other winning ports such as a normal winning port is opened. It is good.

  In accordance with various game states such as winnings at the first and second special symbol start ports 40 and 42, and entering special game states, the main control device 30 transmits sound data and the like to the voice / lamp integrated control device ( The processing to be output to the sub-control device 53 is performed, which is also the same as in the prior art and will not be described in detail here.

  According to the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment of the present invention described above, the visual fun following the behavior of the game balls distributed by the first to third distribution devices 36, 37, 38 can be obtained. Downstream distributed by a series of sorting devices, a first special symbol starting port 40, a normal symbol operating gate 41, and an operating port 43 are provided with a ball entrance and an operating gate for leading a gaming state advantageous to the player. Therefore, whether or not to enter the first sorting device 36 is a major concern of the player first, and further, after entering the sorting device 36, follow the eyes while wondering where to be sorted As a result, the interest of the game will increase. Further, when entering the first and second special symbol start openings 40 and 42, the special symbol display device 48 and the production symbol display device 33a are displayed in a variable manner in accordance with the winning / losing lottery. You can also enjoy the fun. The display device provided at the center of the center case in the present invention may be a special symbol display device or an effect symbol display device. However, as in the present embodiment, the effect symbol display device 33a is provided separately from the special symbol display device 48, and the center case center. By arranging in the position, it is possible to produce a display with more variety, and visual enjoyment increases. Further, by arranging the first to third distribution devices 36, 37, 38 and the production symbol display device 33a as a member integrated with the center case 35 in the center of the game board 22, it attracts the player's interest. It is easy to grasp the movement of the game ball and the display screen at a glance.

  Further, since it is possible to enter the ball from the opening 39b to the second sorting device 37 or from the opening 39d to the third sorting device 38 without going through the first sorting device 36, the game is unexpected. Arise.

  In this embodiment, the ball passage 39a is provided between the first distribution device 36 and the second distribution device 37, and the ball passage 39c is provided between the first distribution device 36 and the third distribution device 38. A ball passage 39e is provided between the distribution device 37 and the operation port 43, and a ball passage 39f is provided between the third distribution device 38 and the operation port 43 in close proximity to the associated inlet and outlet, respectively, and the first By providing the special symbol starting port 40, the normal symbol operating gate 41, and the operating port 43 close to the related outlets or openings, the game balls that have entered the sorting apparatus are finally the first special balls. The design starting port 40, the normal design operating gate 41, and the operating port 43 are allotted. For this reason, nothing enters the sorting device and the player is not disappointed. Further, the player recognizes that it is advantageous for the game ball to enter the sorting device itself. Thereby, there is an advantage that the player's interest in the series of distribution devices is increased, and the fun of the game is increased. Further, there is an advantage that the relationship between the sorting devices is visually easy to understand for the player. On the other hand, the inflow port 37a of the second distribution device 37 is opposed to the second outflow port 36c of the first distribution device 36 at a position below the first outflow port 36b of the first distribution device 36. The inflow port 38a of the third distribution device 38 is opposed to the first outflow port 37b of the second distribution device 37 in the lower position, the operation port 43 is disposed in the lower position, and the second of the second distribution device 37. The first special symbol starting port 40 is opposed to the outlet 37c and the lower position thereof is opposed to the first outlet port 38b of the third distribution device 38, and the operation port 43 is disposed therebelow and the third distribution device. 38, the normal design operation gate 41 is disposed in the lower position facing the second outlet 38c, but the ball passages 39a, 39c, 39e, 39f are not provided, or First special design with a gap between the related inlet and outlet The inlets facing the respective outlets and the first special outlets are separated from the outlets on the upstream side by, for example, a gap between the outlets and openings related to the moving port 40, the operating port 43, and the normal symbol operating gate 41. Although it is easy to enter the symbol starting port 40, the operating port 43, and the normal symbol operating gate 41, it may be configured not to necessarily enter the ball. In this configuration, the unexpectedness of the game can be enhanced.

  In conventional ball game machines, the process leading to a special game is usually one, but the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment enters the first special symbol start port 40 or the second special symbol start port 42. The special game state is also achieved by winning or failing lottery performed, and the special game state is also obtained when the game ball entering the specific ball entry device 44 passes through the specific area 46. There is a variety of games, and the game is improving. Note that in this embodiment, the game entrance ball has a specific area 46 even when the special entrance / exit lottery is won by setting the entrance entrance corresponding to the entrance entrance opening in the case of a special game to be only the big winning entrance 45. The large winning opening 45 that is the same special entrance is also opened by passing. Thereby, it is possible to save the space of the special winning opening 45 occupying on the game board 22. On the other hand, it is possible to separately provide a special entrance opening that is opened when the winning lottery is won and a special entrance opening that is opened when the game ball passes through the specific area 46. In that case, a lot of space on the game board 22 is required, but since the two special entrances can be opened separately, sometimes they may be opened at the same time, and the game performance is improved.

  Further, in the present embodiment, since the normal symbol display device 49 is provided, it is possible to simultaneously enjoy the visual fun by the normal symbol variation display. Further, the blade member 42a that is opened when a winning lottery performed by passing a game ball through the normal symbol operating gate 41 is won may be provided at a normal winning opening or the like, but in the present embodiment, the second special symbol is started. By providing the mouth 42, the flow of the game is further dramatic.

  In this embodiment, three sorting devices are used. However, a game that passes through the ball passages 39e and 39f by arranging a fourth sorting device upstream of the operation port 43 (downstream of the ball passages 39e and 39f). The ball is not necessarily configured to enter the operation port 43, and the game ball may not enter the operation port 43 by being distributed by the fourth distribution device even when passing through the ball passages 39 e and 39 f. May be. By adopting such a configuration, the movement of the game ball is further changed and the fun is increased.

1 is an external perspective view of a pachinko machine 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a rear view of the pachinko machine 10 in one embodiment of the present invention. It is a front view of game board 22 in one embodiment of the present invention. It is the block diagram which showed the electrical structure of the pachinko machine 10 in one Embodiment of this invention. It is the figure in 1 embodiment of this invention which showed the characteristic in each game state of a normal state, a time-short state, and a probability fluctuation state. It is a flowchart which shows a main process among the processes performed with the main controller 30 in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows a prize confirmation process among the processes performed with the main controller 30 in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the success / failure determination process 1 among the processes performed by the main controller 30 in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the success / failure determination process 1 performed subsequent to the process of FIG. 8 among the processes performed by the main controller 30 in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the success / failure determination process 1 performed subsequent to the process of FIG. 8 among the processes performed by the main controller 30 in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the special game process 1 among the processes performed with the main controller 30 in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the special game process 2 among the processes performed by the main controller 30 in one Embodiment of this invention.

Explanation of symbols

Pachinko machine (ball game machine) ... 10
Game board ... 22
Main controller ... 30
Production design control device (sub control device) ... 33
Production symbol display device 33a
Special symbol display device ... 48
Normal symbol display device ... 49
Sorting device ... 36, 37, 38
Inlet ... 36a, 37a, 38a
Outlet: 36b, 36c, 37b, 37c, 38b, 38c
First special symbol starting port ... 40
2nd special symbol starting port ... 42
Normal design gate ... 41
Working port ... 43
Specific entry device ... 44
Specific area ... 46
Blade member 42a, 44b
Special symbol storage device ... 50
Normal symbol storage and display device ... 51

Claims (5)

On the game board, a specific entrance device provided with an operation port, and a specific area that opens the blade member when a game ball enters the operation port,
A starting port from which a random number for winning / failing lottery is extracted by entering a game ball;
A display device for notifying the lottery result of the success / failure lottery;
One or more special entrances for performing special games advantageous to the player,
In a ball game machine that opens the special entrance and executes the special game when a game ball that has entered the specific entrance device passes through the specific area, or when the winning lottery is won,
The game board further includes first to third distribution devices each having an inlet for entering a game ball and first and second outlets for alternatively releasing the game ball. ,
Opposite the first outlet and the second outlet of the first distribution device, the inlets of the second distribution device and the third distribution device are respectively disposed at positions below the first outlet and the second outlet.
The working port is disposed at a position below the first outlet of the second and third sorting devices opposite to the first outlet.
A bullet ball game machine characterized in that the start port is disposed at a position below the second outflow port of either the second distribution device or the third distribution device. On the game board, each time a game ball enters the game, a winning random number for performing a lottery determination is extracted, and further provided with an operation gate that opens the blade member of the winning opening when the corresponding lottery wins,
Of the second sorting device and the third sorting device, facing the second outflow port of the sorting device that is not the sorting device that faces the second outflow port and that has the start port arranged at the lower position thereof. 2. The ball game machine according to claim 1, wherein the operation gate is disposed at a lower position. A center case surrounding the display device is further provided on the game board,
The first to third sorting devices are arranged in such a manner that the first sorting device is arranged at the upper center of the center case, the second sorting device is placed at the left part of the center case, and the third sorting device is arranged at the right part of the center case. The bullet ball game machine according to claim 1, wherein the ball game machine is provided.   4. The bullet ball game machine according to claim 3, wherein the display device and the first to third sorting devices are integrated with the center case.   The inflow ports of the second distribution device and the third distribution device can be entered not only from the game balls released from the first or second outflow port of the first distribution device but also from other routes. The bullet ball game machine according to claim 1, wherein the ball game machine is configured as described above.

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