JP2008029765A - Pinball game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a pinball game machine which can further improves gaming functionality by relating the actions of accessories provided on a game board to performance images. <P>SOLUTION: In a pachinko game machine, a first moving accessory 95 and a second moving accessory 96 form a part of a passage capable of connecting a second big winning opening to a V-zone and varies the passage. A first moving object 206 and a second moving object 207 are displayed by moving images in the position where the first moving accessory 95 and the second moving accessory 96 come close and make the player predict the movements of the moving accessories. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a ball game machine such as a pachinko game machine, and more particularly to a ball game machine provided with an accessory for changing the path of a game ball and a screen for displaying an effect pattern on a game board.

  As a ball game machine, a lottery is performed upon entering the starting port, and the special symbol is displayed in a variable manner. Conventionally known type 1 pachinko gaming machines that shift to advantageous special games are widely popular. In addition, as a model different from the first type pachinko game machine, the second type, which is a conventional type that shifts from a normal game to a special game when a game ball passes through a specific area in a big winning mouth called an accessory. Pachinko machines are also popular as well.

Recently, there has been proposed a ball game machine in which such first-type pachinko gaming machines and second-type pachinko gaming machines are combined (see, for example, Patent Document 1). In this type of pachinko gaming machine, the player may use the jackpot as the first kind pachinko gaming machine (hereinafter referred to as “type 1 jackpot”) as the gaming purpose, or the jackpot as the second kind pachinko gaming machine. (Hereinafter referred to as “type 2 jackpot”) may be used for gaming purposes.
JP 2000-33141 A

  By the way, in such a gaming machine in which the first kind pachinko gaming machine and the second kind pachinko gaming machine are mixed, in order to enhance the interest of the player, on the one hand, the effect image is displayed as a video, and on the other hand The flow of a game ball is changed by operating a movable accessory. In particular, recently, an attempt has been made to further increase the interest of the player by increasing the display screen of a liquid crystal or the like for displaying the effect image.

  However, unlike the effect image, since the movable accessory physically moves on the game board, its configuration and operation are basically not changed once determined, and on the game board. The operation is also restricted to some extent due to space restrictions. For this reason, if the design of the movable accessory is mistaken, the operation may become monotonous. In addition, when the movable accessory has an inconspicuous configuration or arrangement only for changing the path of the game ball, it becomes difficult for the player to determine the operation timing of the movable accessory. May affect the progress of the intended game.

  The present invention has been made in view of such problems, and provides a ball game machine in which the game performance is further enhanced by associating the action of the accessory provided on the game board with the effect image. With the goal.

  In order to solve the above-described problem, a bullet ball game machine according to an aspect of the present invention includes a game board in which a game area is formed, a start port provided at a predetermined position in the game area and into which a game ball can enter, A variable pitching device that is provided at a predetermined position in the gaming area and can change the receiving state of the gaming ball to a state advantageous to the player when the gaming state becomes a predetermined state triggered by entering the starting port And an effect display device capable of displaying a predetermined game-corresponding image as a moving image, and a portion of the passage that is arranged close to the effect display device and guides the game ball in a desired direction, and the passage can be changed. A movable combination, a movable combination control means for operating the movable combination at a timing according to the gaming state, and a movement of the movable combination in a position close to the movable combination of the effect display device. Effect display control hand for displaying such game-compatible images And, equipped with a.

  The “game-corresponding image” here is an effect image set according to the progress of the game, and is intended to enhance the interest of the player. The “target direction of the game ball” means a direction in which the flow of the game ball in the game area is in an advantageous state for the player, such as a specific area provided inside the variable pitching device or other The direction toward the winning opening may be included. Since whether or not the game ball is guided in the target direction depends on whether or not the movable accessory changes the passage, a thrill is given to the player. Further, the predictability of the movement of the movable accessory may be realized by substantially matching the timing of the change of the game-corresponding image and the timing of the change of the movable accessory. You may implement | achieve by changing a game corresponding | compatible image so that this may be suggested immediately before. In addition, if the movement direction of the game-compatible image is matched with the movement direction of the movable accessory, the player can more specifically grasp the movement of the movable accessory, but it is necessary to make the movement directions of both match completely. There is no.

  According to this aspect, since the game-corresponding image is displayed as a moving image at a position where the movable accessory is close, the relationship between the movable accessory and the game-compatible image can be recognized naturally by the player. Moreover, since the game corresponding image is displayed so that the player can foresee the movement of the movable accessory, the player can estimate the operation timing of the movable accessory from the movement of the game corresponding image. For this reason, the player can adjust the launch timing of the game ball and the target course by his / her own game technique in consideration of the operation timing of the movable accessory. In this way, the reflection of one's own gaming technique further enhances the interest of the player.

  Further, the movement of the movable accessory can be predicted by the player by displaying the game-compatible image in conjunction with or in synchronization with the operation of the movable accessory. In this case, it is difficult to increase the structure and operation of the movable accessory itself that has already been set. However, by expressing the game-corresponding image or its operation large, the player can see the operation of the movable accessory relatively large. It becomes possible. That is, even if the actual movement of the movable accessory is small, by increasing the movement of the game-compatible image, the player can feel as if the movement of the movable accessory itself has increased. For this reason, even if the movable accessory has a relatively inconspicuous configuration or is placed at a position that is difficult to understand, the player can easily grasp the operation timing of the movable accessory, Can be easily reflected in the progress of the game. As a result, the player's willingness to play can be increased.

  In addition, while a movable accessory placed on the game board cannot be exchanged during the game, it is possible to change the effect of the game-compatible image. For example, it is easy to give a plurality of effect images to one movable combination, and even the same movable combination can change the way it is displayed in the image portion. In particular, in a gaming machine having a large display screen for displaying an effect image, it is possible to exert its effects without any problems.

  The effect display control means may display an image of the movable object as a game-corresponding image in accordance with the operation timing of the movable accessory.

  According to this aspect, the effect image corresponding to the movable accessory is clearly displayed in the form of a movable object, so that it becomes easy for the player to recognize the game corresponding image corresponding to the movable accessory.

  The effect display control means may display the movement of the movable object so as to make it appear larger than the movement of the movable accessory.

  According to this aspect, even if the movement of the movable accessory is restricted due to space or the like, this can be supplemented by the effect of the movable object. As a result, the player can easily predict the movement of the movable accessory.

  The effect display control means may switch the presence / absence of the display of the movable object according to the presence / absence of the movement of the movable accessory.

  According to this aspect, the movable object is displayed only when the movable accessory moves. Therefore, the player can recognize that the movement of the movable accessory starts when the movable object is displayed and can prepare for his game.

  In addition, the movable accessory is configured to change the passage by forming an outflow path for allowing the game ball to flow out in a direction other than the target direction, and the effect display control means is configured to change the operation timing of the movable accessory. In addition, the movable object may be displayed in motion in the direction in which the game ball flows out.

  According to this aspect, the player can grasp the course change of the game ball and the timing thereof by the action display of the movable object. In other words, the player can foresee that there is a possibility that the game ball may deviate from the target direction and flow out in the movement direction due to the movement of the movable object. In this case as well, the convenience of the player can be improved by displaying the movement of the movable object so as to appear larger than the actual movement amount of the movable accessory. The player can reduce the possibility that the launched game ball becomes an outflow ball by adjusting the launch timing of the game ball in consideration of the motion timing of the movable object, in other words, the possibility that the player will lead to the intended direction. Can be increased.

  The effect display control means may change at least one of the image of the movable object and its surrounding image so as to suggest the operation timing of the movable object.

  For example, the player may be informed of the start of the movement of the movable accessory by changing the movable object or its surrounding pattern or color tone immediately before the movement of the movable object.

  According to this aspect, the player can grasp in advance that the operation start of the movable accessory is near, and can prepare for the game in consideration of the operation timing of the movable accessory. In addition, providing an opportunity for such a game also stimulates the player, which can lead to an improvement in game performance.

  The aspect described above is particularly effective when the movable accessory is constituted by a member or an arrangement having low visibility from the player.

  For example, when the movable member is integrated with the above-described passage and its operation amount is small, the movable member is arranged at the height position of the player's line of sight or arranged near the light source on the game board. When it is, the visibility of the movable accessory is low. In such a case, it is easy for the player to grasp the movement of the movable accessory because it is difficult to grasp the movement of the movable accessory. Can be resolved.

  The level of interest of the player depends on whether the movement of the movable accessory is related to whether or not the player is brought into an advantageous state. Therefore, in the above-described aspect, when the game ball passes, a specific area that triggers a transition to a special game that is advantageous to the player is provided inside the variable pitch device, and the movable accessory is the variable pitch ball. It can be said that application to a bullet ball game machine provided along a passage connecting the entrance of the apparatus and a specific area is particularly effective.

Another aspect of the present invention is also a ball game machine.
This ball game machine is provided with a game board in which a game area is formed, a start opening provided at a predetermined position in the game area, and a game ball entering the start opening. The first lottery means for executing one lottery, the first display control means for variably displaying the first symbol indicating the result of the first lottery, and the game ball accepting state are provided at predetermined positions in the game area. A first variable pitching device that can be changed to an advantageous state; a first operating condition holding means that holds a first operating condition that is a condition for executing a first special game that is advantageous to a player; It is determined that the first operating condition is satisfied when the player is stopped at a predetermined winning symbol, and the first special game is executed by changing the acceptance state of the first variable pitching device to a state advantageous to the player. A first special game execution means and a game area provided at a predetermined position in the game area; , A second lottery means for executing the second lottery triggered by the entry of a game ball into the operating port, and a second for variably displaying the second symbol in accordance with the result of the second lottery A display control means, a variable entrance provided at a predetermined position in the game area, and when the second symbol is stopped at a predetermined hit symbol, the game ball receiving state changes to a state advantageous to the player; A second variable pitching device that is provided at a predetermined position in the area and can change the receiving state of the game ball to a state advantageous to the player, and a condition for executing the second special game advantageous to the player. 2nd operating condition holding means for holding 2 operating conditions, and it is determined that the second operating condition is satisfied when the game ball enters the variable entrance, and the player accepts the receiving state of the second variable entrance device The first stage in the second special game is executed by changing to a state advantageous to In the first stage, when a game ball enters the specific area in the second variable pitching apparatus, it is determined that the condition for transition to the second stage in the second special game is satisfied, and the first variable pitching apparatus Second special game execution means for executing the second stage of the second special game by changing the acceptance state to a state advantageous to the player, an effect display device capable of displaying a predetermined game-corresponding image as a movie, and effect display A movable accessory that is disposed in proximity to the device and forms a part of a passage connecting the entrance of the second variable pitching device and the specific area, the movable accessory being able to change the passage, and the movable accessory in a gaming state Movable accessory control means that operates at a corresponding timing, and effect display control means that displays a game-corresponding image that allows the player to predict the movement of the movable accessory at a position close to the movable accessory of the effect display device; .

  As the ball ball game machine of this aspect, a game machine in which a first type pachinko game machine and a second type pachinko game machine are mixed is assumed. In the variable entrance, the first variable entrance device, and the second variable entrance device, the state disadvantageous to the player may refer to a state where the entrance where the game ball should enter is closed or a narrow state. The state advantageous to the person may refer to a state where the entrance is open or a state where the entrance is relatively wide.

  In such an aspect, by providing two variable ball entry devices, the first and the second variable ball entry devices, and separating their roles, it is possible to enhance the technical intervention in the ball game machine. The player plays a game mainly for the purpose of shifting the game state to two types of special games, the first special game or the second special game. Hereinafter, when the first special game and the second special game are collectively referred to, they are simply referred to as “special game”. The first symbol may be a so-called special symbol, and the second symbol may be a so-called normal symbol.

  The meanings of the “game-corresponding image”, “target direction of the game ball”, and “predictability to the movement of the movable accessory” are as described above.

  In this aspect, the movable accessory constitutes a part of a passage connecting the inlet of the second variable pitching device and the specific area, and changes the passage. The entry of the game ball into this specific area becomes a condition for shifting to the second stage in the second special game, and the accepting state of the first variable entry device is changed to a state advantageous to the player. Consciousness to the role will inevitably increase.

  Under these conditions, in this aspect, the game-related image is displayed at a position close to the movable combination so that the player can foresee the movement of the movable combination. The operation and timing of the movable accessory can be easily estimated. For this reason, the player can increase the possibility of entering the specific area of the game ball by adjusting the launch timing of the game ball in consideration of the operation timing of the movable accessory. Reflecting his own gaming technique in this way further enhances the interest of the player.

  Further, even if the actual movement of the movable accessory is small, by increasing the movement of the game corresponding image, it can be shown to the player as if the movement of the movable accessory itself has increased. Therefore, the player can easily grasp the operation timing of the movable accessory, and it becomes easy to reflect his / her gaming technique in the progress of the game. As a result, the player's willingness to play can be increased. Even if the movable accessory is difficult to see from the player due to its position and state, the player's visibility can be substantially enhanced by the effect image of the game-compatible image.

  Furthermore, since the game-supporting image itself or the effect image such as the background image can be changed in various ways even during the game, unlike the movable accessory, the operation and timing of the movable accessory are also various. It can be communicated by expression and can be used for the interest of the player.

Still another embodiment of the present invention is also a ball game machine.
This ball game machine is provided with a game board in which a game area is formed, a start opening provided at a predetermined position in the game area, and a game ball entering the start opening. The first lottery means for executing one lottery, the first display control means for variably displaying the first symbol indicating the result of the first lottery, and the game ball accepting state are provided at predetermined positions in the game area. A variable pitching device that can be changed to an advantageous state, a first operating condition holding means that holds a first operating condition that is a condition for executing a first special game that is advantageous to a player, and a first display control means It is determined that the first operating condition is satisfied when the first symbol variably displayed is stopped at a predetermined hit symbol, and the acceptance state of the variable pitching device is changed to a state advantageous to the player. A first special game execution means for executing one special game, and a game area According to the result of the second lottery, an operating port in which a game ball can enter, a second lottery means for executing the second lottery triggered by the game ball entering the operating port, Second display control means for variably displaying the second symbol, and provided at a predetermined position in the game area, when the second symbol is stopped at the predetermined winning symbol, the game ball receiving state is in a state advantageous to the player A variable ball entrance that changes, a second operation condition holding means that holds a second operation condition that is a condition for executing a second special game advantageous to the player, and a game ball enters the variable ball entrance It is determined that the second operating condition is satisfied, and the first stage in the second special game is executed by changing the acceptance state of the variable pitching device to a state advantageous to the player. The second special when a game ball enters a specific area in the variable pitcher The second special in which the second stage in the second special game is executed by determining that the condition for transition to the second stage in the technique is satisfied and changing the acceptance state of the variable pitching device to a state advantageous to the player again. The game execution means, an effect display device capable of displaying a predetermined game-corresponding image as a moving image, and arranged close to the effect display device, constitutes a part of a passage connecting the entrance of the variable pitching device and the specific area, and A movable accessory capable of changing the passage, a movable accessory control means for operating the movable accessory at a timing according to the gaming state, and a position of the movable accessory close to the movable accessory of the effect display device. Effect display control means for displaying a game-compatible image that allows the player to predict the movement.

  As the ball ball game machine of this aspect, a game machine in which the first type pachinko game machine and the second type pachinko game machine are mixed is assumed. Even in such an aspect, it is possible to suitably execute the effect control in the ball game machine having two types of game characteristics.

  Moreover, by realizing two types of special games with one variable pitching device, there is an advantage that the occupied space in the game area can be easily reduced as compared with the case where two variable pitching devices are provided.

  Furthermore, also in this mode, the game-compatible image is displayed at a position close to the movable role so as to make the player foresee the movement of the movable role, so that the same effect as the above-described mode can be obtained. .

  In addition, in accordance with any combination of the above components, the components and expressions of the present invention are mutually replaced between methods, apparatuses, systems, computer programs, recording media storing computer programs, data structures, etc. Is also effective as an embodiment of the present invention.

  According to the bullet ball game machine of the present invention, the game performance can be further enhanced by associating the action of the accessory provided on the game board with the effect image.

  First, after outline of the pachinko gaming machine shown as the present embodiment, its specific configuration will be described.

[Outline]
The pachinko gaming machine shown in the present embodiment provides a special game that is more advantageous to the player than usual in a plurality of forms. That is, as the first special game, a game corresponding to the special game in the conventional type 1 pachinko game machine is provided, and as the second special game, the game corresponding to the conventional special game in the type 2 pachinko game machine. I will provide a.

  First game: In the game of the first type pachinko machine, when the game ball enters the start opening, the special symbol variation display is started. In addition, the effect image is displayed as a moving image in conjunction with the special symbol variation display. When the special symbol is stopped and displayed in a winning manner after the predetermined time has elapsed, the effect image is also stopped and displayed as an image showing the winning, and the first special game (also referred to as “first type”) is started.

  Second game: In the game of the second kind pachinko machine, when the game ball falls into the normal electric role entrance, the second big prize opening is temporarily opened, and the second special game ("per second type" Is also started). However, the ordinary electric role entrance is configured to be openable and closable, and the game ball only enters the normal electric role entrance when expanded. After the start of the second special game, if the game ball enters a specific area in the second grand prize winning opening, the second special game can be continued for a long time.

  The player selects which of the two types of “big hit” per type 1 or type 2 should be the game purpose, and hits the game ball according to the game purpose.

  The pachinko gaming machine shown in the present embodiment shifts to a specific game called so-called time reduction on condition that the first special game or the second special game is completed. This “short time” is an abbreviation for the variable time reduction mode. During the short time, the normal symbol variable display time is shortened, and the normal electronic service entrance is relatively long. .

  The specific game continues after the special game ends until the number of times the special symbol fluctuates reaches a predetermined number of times (hereinafter referred to as “continuation number”). During this specific game, the ordinary electric role entrance (sometimes referred to as “variable entrance”) is likely to expand. Therefore, the second type is likely to occur during the specific game. On the other hand, in a normal state that is not a specific game (also referred to as a “normal state”), the ordinary electronic role entrance is hardly expanded. For this reason, first, a game method in which a game ball is inserted into the start opening to generate the first type and the game is shifted to the specific game and then aimed at the second type becomes a common formula. If the player transitions to the specific game after the second special game, the player can expect the second type again. In this way, the game property that the specific game and the second type special game can be executed alternately and continuously with the first type as a trigger is a game property peculiar to the pachinko game machine shown in the present embodiment.

  However, forcing the player to play a game as a fixed stone is not preferable from the viewpoint of securing the degree of freedom of the game. If the specification is such that the second type can be generated only during a specific game, the player may feel that the degree of freedom of the game is impaired. Therefore, the ball game machine in the present embodiment is designed so that the game ball can enter the normal electric role entrance even in the normal state, and the second type is generated without passing through the specific game. The possibility is secured once.

  In this way, while ensuring the degree of freedom that both the first game and the second game can always be selected, the first type and the second type are generated through the specific game. It balances the clarity of game progression. It should be noted that if the second type suddenly occurs without passing through a specific game, it may be determined that the specific game is not given after the end of the second special game, assuming that the game is out of the fixed game.

  In particular, in the present embodiment, there is provided a movable accessory that constitutes a part of a passage connecting the entrance of the second grand prize opening and the specific area. This movable accessory switches the course of the game ball that has entered the second grand prize opening to either the direction toward the specific area or the direction to flow out. Since the entry of the game ball into the specific area is a condition for opening the first big winning opening from the second special game, the player's degree of interest in the movement of the movable accessory inevitably increases. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, a moving object as a game-corresponding image that causes the player to foresee the movement of the movable accessory is displayed in a moving image at a position near the movable accessory. Since the player can infer the motion and timing of the movable accessory from the movement of the movable object and reflect it in his game, the player's motivation and interest in the game can be further enhanced. Hereinafter, such a specific configuration and operational effects will be described.

[Example]
FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a basic structure on the front side of a pachinko gaming machine.
With reference to the figure, first, after describing the configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10, the contents of the game will be described. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is mainly composed of a gaming machine frame and a gaming board. The gaming machine frame of the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an outer frame 11, a front frame 12, a transparent plate 13, a door 14, an upper ball dish 15, a lower ball dish 16, a speaker 18, and a launch handle 17.

  The outer frame 11 has an opening and is a frame for fixing the pachinko gaming machine 10 to a position where it should be installed. The front frame 12 is a frame body that aligns with the opening portion of the outer frame 11, and is attached to the outer frame 11 so as to be opened and closed by a hinge mechanism (not shown). The front frame 12 includes a mechanism for launching a game ball, a mechanism for detachably storing a game board, a mechanism for guiding or collecting the game ball, and the like.

  The transparent plate 13 is made of glass and supported by the door 14. The door 14 is attached to the front frame 12 so as to be openable and closable by a hinge mechanism (not shown). The upper ball tray 15 has a mechanism for storing game balls, sending out the game balls to the launch rail, and extracting the game balls to the lower ball tray 16. The lower ball tray 16 has a mechanism for storing and extracting game balls. A speaker 18 is provided between the upper ball tray 15 and the lower ball tray 16 and outputs sound effects according to the gaming state and the like.

  A game area 52 defined by an outer rail 54 and an inner rail 56 is formed in the game board 50. The game area 52 includes an out port 58, a first type start winning port (hereinafter referred to as “start port”) 24, a normal electric service entrance port 26, a first major winning port 28, a second major winning port 30, and a normal A symbol operating gate (hereinafter referred to as “operating port”) 68 is provided. In the game area 52, a plurality of mechanisms such as a game nail and a windmill (not shown) are installed.

  The start port 24 includes an incoming ball detection device 32 that detects an incoming ball of a game ball. The operation port 68 includes an incoming ball detection device 38 that detects an incoming ball of a game ball. The ordinary electronic combination entrance 26 includes an entrance detection device 34 that detects entrance of a game ball. Further, the ordinary electric role entrance 26 includes an ordinary electric accessory that widens the entrance of the entrance and an ordinary electric accessory solenoid 76 that opens and closes the ordinary electric accessory. The first grand prize opening 28 includes a ball entry detection device 78 that detects the entry of a game ball and a big prize opening solenoid 82 that opens and closes the first grand prize opening 28. The second grand prize opening 30 includes a ball detection device 81 that detects the entry of a game ball and a big prize opening solenoid 80 that opens and closes the blades of the second big prize opening 30.

  The ordinary electric combination entrance 26 changes the state of accepting a game ball between a state unfavorable to the player and an advantageous state by opening and closing the normal electric combination. Specifically, the ordinary electric winning entrance 26 functions as a variable entrance that can be changed to an open state and a closed state in accordance with the drive control of the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 76. The ordinary electric role entrance 26 is provided immediately below the start port 24. When the ordinary electric accessory is in a closed state, the entrance of the ordinary electrical service entrance 26 is shielded by the start port 24, and the game ball does not fall into the ordinary electrical service entrance 26. When the ordinary electric accessory is in an open state, the game ball can drop into the ordinary electric accessory entrance 26 from the lateral direction of the ordinary electric accessory.

  In the normal state, the opening time per opening of the ordinary electric service entrance 26 is only open for a predetermined short period of time, and the possibility that the game ball falls into the normal access role entrance 26 is small. . On the other hand, during a specific game, the opening period per opening of the ordinary electric role entrance 26 is set to be considerably longer than the normal state, so that the game ball easily falls into the ordinary electric role entrance 26. . This opening may be performed a plurality of times. Note that whether or not to shift to a specific game and the number of continuations of the specific game may be determined by a short-time lottery described later.

  The state of the first grand prize winning opening 28 changes between a state in which a game ball is accepted and a state in which the player is unfavorable. Specifically, the first big winning opening 28 functions as a first variable pitching device capable of changing the state between the open state and the closed state in accordance with the drive control of the big winning opening solenoid 82. The first big winning opening 28 is a horizontal rectangular winning opening that is opened during the special game, and is provided above the out opening 58. When the first grand prize opening 28 is in the closed state, the game ball cannot enter the first big prize opening 28 and can enter the ball only when it is in the open state.

  The state of the second grand prize opening 30 is also changed between a state where the game ball is received and a state where it is unfavorable to the player. Specifically, the second grand prize opening 30 functions as a second variable pitching apparatus capable of changing the state between an open state and a closed state in accordance with drive control of the big prize opening solenoid 80. The second grand prize opening 30 is opened when a game ball enters the normal electric role entrance 26. When the second big prize opening 30 is in the closed state, the game ball cannot enter the second big prize opening 30 and can enter the ball only when it is in the open state.

  The accessory 64 provided substantially at the center of the game board 50 includes an effect display device 60, a special symbol display device 61, a normal symbol display device 205, a special symbol variation holding lamp 20, and a normal symbol variation holding lamp 21. The guide rail 31 and the V winning rotator 62 are provided. Further, a first movable accessory 95 and a second movable accessory 96 are provided so as to constitute a part of the guide rail 31.

  The special symbol display device 61 displays the special symbol 202 while fluctuating (hereinafter, such display is referred to as “symbol variation” or “variable display”). The normal symbol display device 205 is provided on the right side of the effect display device 60 and displays the normal symbol while changing the normal symbol.

  The special symbol 202 is a symbol corresponding to the result of a lottery (hereinafter referred to as a “special symbol lottery”) that is performed when a game ball enters the start port 24, and does the first type occur? Has the role of indicating whether or not. That is, when the game ball enters the start opening 24, the special symbol 202 is displayed in a variable manner, and the result of the special symbol lottery is stopped and displayed after the scheduled variation time determined prior to the display has elapsed. If it is a win, the first special game is started.

  In addition, when the special symbol lottery is won, a short time lottery is also executed, and whether or not to shift to the specific game after the first special game is finished and the number of continuations are determined. When the short-time lottery is won, the special symbol display device 61 displays the fact that the special symbol 202 is scheduled to shift to a specific game when the fluctuation of the special symbol 202 is stopped, and the number of continuations.

  The special symbol display device 61 is display means composed of LEDs. The special symbol 202 is stopped and displayed with any number of “x” or “0 to 5”. When the special symbol lottery is off, “x” is displayed, and when winning, one of the numbers “0 to 5” is stopped. When the short-time lottery is off, “0” is displayed, and when winning, one of “1-5” is stopped and displayed. When the short-time lottery is won, any one of 10, 20, 30, 40, and 50 continuations is selected with a probability of 20 percent. The special symbol 202 is stopped and displayed as “1” when the number of continuations is 10 times, “2” when it is 20 times,..., “5” when it is 50 times. As described above, the special symbol 202 indicates whether or not to shift to a specific game based on the short-time lottery and the number of continuations thereof together with the result of the special symbol lottery. When the short-time lottery is won, the game shifts to a specific game after the end of the first special game. It should be noted that since the transition to the specific game greatly affects whether or not the transition to the second special game is made, it is possible to make a specification that always shifts to the specific game after the end of the first special game. In this case, the special symbol 202 is stopped and displayed as “0” when the continuation count is 10 times, “1” when the continuation count is 20 times,..., “4” when the continuation count is 50 times, and “5” when the continuation count is 100 times. The

  The effect display device 60 has a relatively large display area that overlaps with an area through which a game ball can pass in the game area 52, and displays the effect image 200 as a moving image. The effect image 200 includes a decorative symbol that is variably displayed in conjunction with the variable symbol display of the special symbol 202 in order to visually produce the result of the special symbol lottery. The effect display device 60 displays, as the effect image 200, for example, a plurality of rows of moving images of symbol variation imitating a slot machine game on the screen. The effect display device 60 is configured by a liquid crystal display in this embodiment, but may be configured by a plasma display or other display capable of displaying a moving image. In addition, the effect display device 60 displays the effect image 200 as a moving image in an effect (hereinafter referred to as “special effect”) for arousing a player's expectation for winning a prize ball in the first special game or the second special game. Display. The effect display device 60 displays the effect image 200 as a moving image as the entrance effect. Furthermore, the effect display device 60 displays the first movable object 206 and the second movable object 207 as moving images in accordance with the operations of the first movable combination 95 and the second movable combination 96 under predetermined conditions. The first movable object 206 and the second movable object 207 are displayed in order to make the player foresee the movement of the first movable combination 95 and the second movable combination 96 and to increase the motivation and interest in the game. The details will be described later.

  In the case of FIG. 1, the decoration symbol 201 is displayed using a relatively large display area in the effect image 200. However, when using a moving image or the like for the effect, a special message is displayed, or the like. May prioritize the display of the video or message. In this case, the decorative design 201 can be displayed in a small area such as the upper left of the effect image 200.

  Since the special symbol 202 does not need to have a role of production, in this embodiment, the special symbol 202 is displayed in an inconspicuous size on the special symbol display device 61 above the production display device 60. When having a special role, the special symbol 202 may be displayed on a liquid crystal display such as the effect display device 60.

  When the game ball falls into the operation port 68, a normal symbol lottery is executed. The result of the normal symbol lottery is indicated by a normal symbol variation display on the normal symbol display device 205. The normal symbols displayed on the normal symbol display device 205 are represented by “o” and “x” marks, and are variably displayed by being lit alternately.

  The special symbol variation holding lamp 20 is composed of four lamps, and displays the number of reserved balls of variation of the special symbol 202 according to the number of lights. The number of reserved balls is a lottery random number (hereinafter referred to as “special figure lottery value”) acquired as a lottery value when a game ball enters the start opening 24 while the special symbol 202 is changing or during execution of a special game. ) And the number of winning balls for which the variation display of the special symbol 202 has not been executed yet. In other words, it is the number of special symbol lotteries that are reserved for execution in the future.

  On the other hand, in the case of the present embodiment, the normal symbol variation holding lamp 21 is composed of one lamp, and when it is turned on, it indicates that there is a normal symbol variation holding ball. The number of reserved balls is the number of lottery random numbers (hereinafter also referred to as “general drawing lottery values”) acquired as a lottery value when a game ball falls into the operating port 68 during the fluctuation of the normal symbol. Indicates the number of balls that have not yet been subjected to symbol variation. In other words, it is the number of normal symbol lotteries that are reserved for execution in the future.

  When the player turns the launch handle 17 by hand, the game balls stored in the upper ball tray 15 are guided one by one to the inner rail 56 and the outer rail 54 with a strength corresponding to the turning angle, thereby playing the game area. To 52. When the player fixes the rotation position of the firing handle 17 by hand, the game ball is repeatedly fired at regular time intervals. The game ball launched to the upper part of the game area 52 falls in a direction according to the way of hitting while hitting a plurality of game nails and windmills. When a game ball falls into each of the winning openings such as the start opening 24, the ordinary electric service entrance opening 26, the second large winning opening 30, the first large winning opening 28, etc., the winning ball according to the type of the winning opening is raised. The ball tray 15 or the lower ball tray 16 is paid out. A game ball dropped into each winning opening such as the start port 24 is processed as a safe ball, and a game ball dropped into the out port 58 is processed as an out ball.

  Note that each winning opening includes a gate type through which a game ball passes, and in the present application, “entry ball” has a concept including “falling”, “winning”, and “passing”.

  When the game ball falls into the start port 24, a special drawing lottery value is acquired. As the special symbol lottery, the special symbol lottery value is determined to be a success / failure, and the special symbol 202 and the effect image 200 are variably displayed on the special symbol display device 61 and the effect display device 60 in order to show the result of the lottery. When the decorative symbol in the effect image 200 and the stop symbol of the special symbol 202 are in an aspect indicating a win, the opening / closing operation of the first big prize opening 28 is started, and the first special game is started. When the special symbol 202 is stopped in a winning manner, the effect image 200 simulating a slot machine game has a display manner in which three decorative symbols are matched. The player visually recognizes the occurrence of the first type according to the display mode of the decorative symbols. In addition, the effect image 200 may indicate the possibility of transition to a specific game and the number of continuations.

  When shifting to the first special game, the first grand prize opening 28 is temporarily closed after being opened for about 30 seconds or after nine or more game balls are dropped. The first special game is composed of one or more unit games. The number of unit games in this embodiment is 15 times. Since one opening / closing operation is performed in one unit game, the opening / closing operation of the first grand prize winning opening 28 is repeated by the number of unit games.

  When the game ball falls into the operation port 68, the normal drawing lottery value is acquired. As a normal symbol lottery, the normal symbol lottery value is determined to be correct. In the case of the present embodiment, the normal symbol lottery is executed with a predetermined hit probability regardless of whether or not a specific game is being played. However, by making the fluctuation time of the normal symbol in the normal state longer than the fluctuation time of the normal symbol in the specific game, the number of hits per hour of the normal symbol in the normal state can be reduced. Thereby, the substantial success probability can be changed without changing the success probability of the normal symbol lottery between the normal state and the specific game. The result of the normal symbol lottery is displayed on the normal symbol display device 205 in the form of the variation of the normal symbol. The normal symbol stop symbol indicates the result of the normal symbol lottery. If it is an aspect that shows a winning, the ordinary electric role entrance 26 is opened.

  In the specific game, the variation time of the special symbol 202 and the normal symbol is shortened compared to the normal state. In addition, the opening time of the ordinary electric role entrance 26 becomes longer. Therefore, the game ball is much easier to drop into the normal electric service entrance 26 than in the normal state.

  When the game ball falls into the normal electric role entrance 26, the second big prize opening 30 is opened. Thereby, it shifts to the second special game. The state in which the second big prize opening 30 is opened in the second special game is called the first stage of the second special game.

  The second big prize opening 30 is provided with a specific area 22 and an outflow area 66. The game ball that has entered the accessory 64 from the second big prize opening 30 is guided by the guide rail 31 toward the specific area 22 or the outflow area 66. The guide rail 31 forms a passage that connects the second large winning opening 30 and the V winning rotating body 62. A ball entering detection device 81, a first movable accessory 95, and a second movable accessory 96 are provided along the guide rail 31 in this order from the side close to the second big winning opening 30.

  The ball entry detection device 81 is a device for detecting the entry of a game ball into the second grand prize opening 30. The game ball that has entered the second grand prize opening 30 is detected by the ball detection device 81 in the process of rolling on the guide rail 31. The guide rail 31, the first movable accessory 95, and the second movable accessory 96 are preferably formed of a transparent or translucent member, for example, so as not to disturb the display of the effect display device 60 behind. desirable.

  The first movable accessory 95 is configured to be able to swing up and down, and temporarily blocks the flow of the game ball that has entered from the second grand prize opening 30, and has a timing to flow the game ball downstream. It is possible to change. On the other hand, the second movable accessory 96 has a sliding gate structure, and forms a passage for guiding the game ball to the V winning rotator 62 side when it is in the closed state, and game ball when it is in the open state. Is formed to flow out from the outlet formed by the opening. The game ball that has flowed out of the outflow port is led to the outflow region 66 to become an out ball.

  As will be described later, the V winning rotator 62 is, for example, a disk-shaped rotator formed with eight entrances and rotating around a rotation axis facing the up and down direction of the game board 50 at a low speed. One of the plurality of entrances is marked with a V zone. When a game ball enters the entrance with the V zone mark, the game ball enters the specific area 22 with a probability of 100%, and the second stage of the second special game is executed. Note that when a game ball enters an entrance not marked with a V zone, the game ball enters the outflow area 66. In the case of FIG. 1, the specific area 22 and the outflow area 66 are formed below the V winning rotator 62, but the specific area 22 and the outflow area 66 are part of the structure constituting the V winning rotator 62. May be formed integrally.

  The entrance to the specific area 22 is detected by the entrance detection device 36, and the entrance to the outflow area 66 is detected by the outflow detection device 37. The entrance detection device 36 and the outflow detection device 37 are collectively referred to as a discharge detection device 35. The entrance detection device 36 and the outflow detection device 37 count the game balls that enter the specific area 22 and the outflow area 66, respectively. When the sum of the number of balls entered into each area coincides with the number of balls counted by the ball detection device 81, all the game balls that have entered the second big prize opening 30 are identified areas 22 or outflow areas 66. Is determined to have entered the ball.

  The game ball entering the specific area 22 inside the accessory 64 is a continuation condition for shifting from the first stage to the second stage of the second special game. When the continuation condition is satisfied, the opening / closing operation of the first grand prize winning opening 28 is repeated for the remaining number of unit games as in the first special game. The second special game is also composed of 15 unit games. The first stage of the second special game corresponds to the first unit game, and the second stage corresponds to the second and subsequent unit games. When the second stage is entered, the opening / closing operation of the first grand prize opening 28 is repeated for the remaining number of unit games. That is, the number of times of opening / closing the first big prize opening 28 in the first special game is 15 times, whereas the number of times of opening / closing the first big prize opening 28 in the second stage of the second special game is 14.

  When the continuation condition is satisfied, the game is shifted to the specific game after the second special game is finished. The number of continuations is always set to a predetermined number, for example, 6 times.

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a basic structure on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine.
The power switch 40 is a switch for turning on / off the power of the pachinko gaming machine 10. The main board 41 controls the overall operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10 and processes all game operations such as lottery when entering the starting port 24 and the operating port 68 in particular. The sub board 49 includes a liquid crystal unit 42, controls display contents on the effect display device 60, and changes display contents according to a lottery result by the main board 41 in particular. The main board 41 and the sub board 49 constitute a game control device 100. The set base 39 includes a prize ball tank 44, a flow path for prize balls, a payout unit 43 for delivering prize balls. The payout unit 43 pays out the game balls supplied from the winning ball tank 44 to the upper ball tray 15 in accordance with winning in each winning opening. The payout control board 45 controls the payout operation by the payout unit 43. The launching device 46 launches the stored balls in the upper ball tray 15 to the game area 52 one by one. The launch control board 47 controls the launch operation of the launch device 46. The power supply unit 48 supplies power to each part of the pachinko gaming machine 10.

FIG. 3 is a functional block diagram of the pachinko gaming machine.
In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the game control device 100 includes a start port 24, an operation port 68, a normal electric service entrance ball 26, a first grand prize port 28, a second major prize port 30, an effect display device 60, and a special symbol display. The device 61, the normal symbol display device 205, the first movable accessory 95, the second movable accessory 96, and the V winning rotator 62 are electrically connected to each other, and various control signals can be transmitted and received. The game control device 100 controls not only the basic operation of the game, but also staging operations such as symbol variation display and electrical decoration. The game control device 100 is configured in such a manner that functions are shared by a main board 41 that controls the overall operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10 including basic operations of the game, and a sub board 49 that controls the production of symbols and the like.

  The game control device 100 is configured by hardware including elements such as a ROM and a RAM for storing data and programs, and a CPU used for arithmetic processing. The game control device 100 includes a ball entry determination unit 102 that determines whether or not each ball entrance has entered, a first lottery unit 106 that executes a special symbol lottery based on the game ball entering the start port 24, and an operation port 68. The second lottery means 108 for executing the normal symbol lottery based on the game ball entering the game, the pattern storage means 112 for holding the variation pattern indicating the variation time of the special symbol 202 and the effect pattern indicating the moving image reproduction process of the effect image 200. The stop symbol, the variation pattern, and the effect pattern are determined for the winning storage means 114, the special symbol 202, and the effect image 200 that store the ball entering the start port 24 or the operation port 68 during the variable display as the reserved ball within the upper limit number. Symbol determining means 120 for controlling, display control means 130 for controlling the display of symbol variation, illumination, etc., special game control means 140 for controlling special games, second prize winning Entry counting means 152 that counts game balls that have entered 30, specific game control means 160 that controls a short-time lottery and a specific game, a normal electric role entrance 26, a first grand prize opening 28, and a second grand prize opening 30 includes an opening / closing control means 162 for controlling the opening / closing of 30, a movable accessory control means 164 for driving and controlling the first movable accessory 95 and the second movable accessory 96.

  The entrance detection device 32 is a sensor provided at the start opening 24, detects the entrance of a game ball into the start opening 24, and generates start winning information indicating the entrance. The ball entry determination unit 102 determines that the game ball has entered the start port 24 when the start winning information is received. When it is determined that the starting ball 24 has entered the ball, the first lottery means 106 checks whether the number of held balls has reached the upper limit. When the number of reserved balls has not reached the upper limit, the first lottery means 106 acquires the special drawing lottery value for the start prize at the timing when the pitch determination means 102 receives the start prize information.

  The first lottery means 106 may generate a special drawing lottery value as a random number by a mathematical method, or may acquire a count value generated by a counter (not shown) as a random number of the special drawing lottery value. The first lottery means 106 determines whether or not the special symbol lottery is successful depending on whether or not the acquired special figure lottery value is within a range to be won.

  The entrance detection device 38 is a sensor provided in the operation port 68, detects the entrance of a game ball into the operation port 68, and generates operation entrance information indicating the entrance. The entry determining means 102 determines that the game ball has entered the operation port 68 when the operation entry information is received. When it is determined that the ball enters the operating port 68, the second lottery means 108 checks whether the number of balls to be held has reached the upper limit. When the number of held balls has not reached the upper limit, the second lottery means 108 obtains the normal lottery value for the operation winning at the timing when the ball entering determination means 102 receives the operation ball entry information.

  The second lottery means 108 may generate a normal lottery value as a random number by a mathematical method, or may acquire a count value generated by a counter (not shown) as a random number of a normal lottery value. The second lottery means 108 determines whether or not the normal symbol lottery is successful depending on whether or not the acquired ordinary drawing lottery value is within a range to be won. In addition to this, the entry determination means 102 also determines the entry into the first grand prize opening 28 and the second big prize opening 30, the entry into the specific area 22 and the outflow area 66 in the second big prize opening 30, and the like. To do.

The winning storage means 114 includes first storage means 116 and second storage means 118.
When a game ball enters the start port 24 while the special symbol 202 is being displayed or during the execution of the special game, the first storage means 116 has four special figure lottery values corresponding to the ball as the upper limit. Memorize as a holding ball. When the game ball enters the operation port 68 during the normal symbol variation display, the second storage unit 118 stores up to one maximum number of lottery values corresponding to the entered ball as a holding ball.

The symbol determining unit 120 includes a special symbol determining unit 122, an effect image determining unit 124, and a normal symbol determining unit 128.
The special symbol determining unit 122 and the normal symbol determining unit 128 are functions realized by the main board 41. The effect image determination means 124 is a function realized by the sub board 49. Part of the functions of the pattern storage unit 112 is realized on the main board 41, and the remaining functions are realized on the sub board 49.

  The special symbol determination means 122 determines the stop symbol and the variation pattern of the special symbol 202 according to the result of the special symbol lottery and the result of the time-short lottery. The scheduled variation time of the special symbol 202 is specified by the variation pattern. The effect image determination means 124 determines the effect pattern of the effect image 200 according to the lottery result by the first lottery means 106, the stop symbol of the special symbol 202, the variation pattern of the special symbol 202, and the like. In addition, the effect image 200 to be stopped and displayed at the end of the moving image display is selected as a stop symbol. The pattern storage unit 112 holds a plurality of types of variation patterns and effect patterns. In the present embodiment, the function of storing the variation pattern is realized on the main board 41, and the function of storing the effect pattern is realized on the sub board 49.

  When executing the effect corresponding to the variation display of the special symbol 202, the effect image determining unit 124 selects an effect pattern having the same duration as the scheduled variation time of the special symbol 202 as the effect time. For this reason, the change display of the special symbol 202 and the moving image display of the effect image 200 are interlocked. The special symbol determining means 122 selects a variation pattern having a short variation time so that the variation time of the special symbol 202 is substantially shortened during the specific game.

  The stop symbol is a symbol to be displayed at the end of symbol variation, and plays a role of indicating to the player whether or not the lottery is successful. In the production pattern, the pattern when displaying a normal out symbol, the pattern when displaying a symbol out of reach after reaching a big win if one more symbols are aligned, and the case of displaying a big hit through a reach state Pattern is included. The symbol variation of the special symbol 202 based on each variation pattern is stopped when the variation time defined as the end condition has elapsed, and a stop symbol indicating the lottery result is displayed. The effect image determination means 124 determines the stop symbols of the decorative symbols included in the effect image 200 in a jackpot manner in which three identical numbers are aligned in the case of a jackpot.

  In addition to this, the pattern storage unit 112 also holds an effect pattern for a special effect and a pitch effect, and an effect pattern for an accessory interlocking process described later. The effect display control means 136 selects the effect pattern for the special effects and the entrance effect, and the effect pattern for the accessory interlocking process from the pattern storage means 112, and executes each effect as necessary.

  The normal symbol determination means 128 determines the stop symbol of the normal symbol according to the result of the normal symbol lottery. When the stop symbol of the normal symbol is a hit mode, the opening / closing control means 162 expands the normal electric combination of the normal electric combination entrance 26 which is a variable entrance.

The display control unit 130 includes a first display control unit 132, a second display control unit 134, and an effect display control unit 136.
Each function of the first display control means 132 and the second display control means 134 is realized mainly on the main board 41, and the function of the effect display control means 136 is mainly realized on the sub board 49. The display control means 130 also controls lamp displays such as game effect lamps and hold lamps 20 and 21.

  The first display control means 132 displays the determined stop symbol last after variably displaying the special symbol 202. The first display control means 132 notifies the effect display control means 136 of the sub-board 49 when starting the variable display of the special symbol 202. After receiving the notification, the effect display control means 136 causes the effect display device 60 to display the effect image 200 as a moving image.

  The second display control unit 134 displays the determined stop symbol last after the normal symbol is variably displayed. In the normal state, the second display control means 134 stops the fluctuation after a predetermined fluctuation time has elapsed, and stops the fluctuation after a shorter time has elapsed during the specific game.

  The condition holding unit 142 holds a first operation condition that is a condition for executing the first special game and a second operation condition that is a condition for executing the second special game. The first operating condition is defined as a condition that the special symbol 202 is stopped in a hit state. The second operating condition is defined as a condition that the game ball falls into the normal electric role entrance 26. The condition determining means 144 monitors the gaming situation and determines whether the first operating condition and the second operating condition are successful. Based on the determination result, the condition determination unit 144 sets on / off a flag for instructing the start or end of each special game.

  The first special game execution means 146 executes the first special game. The second special game execution means 148 executes the second special game. The operation avoiding means 150 avoids the establishment of the other operation condition when either one of the first operation condition and the second operation condition is satisfied. In other words, exclusive control is performed so that the first special game and the second special game are not executed simultaneously. The second special game is divided into two stages, a first stage and a second stage. Satisfaction of the second operation condition indicates that the continuation condition for the first stage of the second special game is established, and the second operation condition is established as long as the second special game continues through the first stage and the second stage. Yes. While the second operating condition is being established and the first stage or the second stage of the second special game is being executed, the establishment of the first operating condition is avoided. On the other hand, while the first operating condition is established, the establishment of the second operating condition is avoided, and neither the first stage nor the second stage of the second special game is executed. When the second operation condition is satisfied while the decorative symbol of the special symbol 202 and the effect image 200 is variably displayed, the operation avoiding unit 150 temporarily stops the progress of the variable symbol display of the special symbol 202. Specifically, the timer that measures the variation time of the special symbol 202 is temporarily stopped while the operation avoiding unit 150 is operating, and the special symbol 202 is variably stopped while the operation avoiding unit 150 is operating. Avoid that.

  The specific game control means 160 executes a short-time lottery and controls state transition between the specific game and the normal state. That is, the specific game control means 160 executes the specific game after the special game is finished until the number of times of variation of the special symbol 202 reaches the continuation number when the decision to shift to the specific game is made by the short-time lottery. However, when the transition to the second stage of the first special game or the second special game is determined during the specific game, the specific game is terminated even if the number of continuations has not been reached.

  The specific game control means 160 changes various settings as control contents for the specific game by transmitting various instruction information to the second lottery means 108, the symbol determination means 120, and the opening / closing control means 162 at the start of the specific game. In addition, the specific game control means 160 changes various settings as control contents in the normal state by transmitting various instruction information to the second lottery means 108, the symbol determination means 120, and the opening / closing control means 162 at the end of the specific game.

  The entrance counting means 152 uses the passing information of the game balls acquired from the entrance detection device 81, the entrance detection device 36, and the outflow detection device 37, and the number of game balls entered in the accessory 64 and the accessory It is counted whether or not the number of game balls discharged from 64 matches. When the first stage of the second special game is executed and the second grand prize opening 30 is opened, the ball counting means 152 determines whether or not the second big prize opening based on the passing information of the game balls from the ball detection device 81. The number of game balls that entered 30 is counted. Since game balls entering from the second big prize opening 30 always pass through the guide rail 31 one by one, the number of game balls entered into the second big prize opening 30 can be accurately counted. The game ball that has entered the second grand prize opening 30 passes through the V winning rotator 62 and falls into the specific area 22 or the outflow area 66. The dropped game ball is detected by the ball detection device 36 or the outflow detection device 37. The ball counting means 152 can accurately count the number of game balls discharged from the accessory 64 based on the numbers detected by the ball detection device 36 and the outflow detection device 37. If the number of balls entered and the number of balls discharged after a lapse of a predetermined time, all the game balls are discharged without staying inside the accessory 64, and it can be considered that the first stage of the second special game has ended. At this time, if the entry into the specific area 22 is not detected, it is determined that there is no transition to the second stage of the second special game, and the operation avoiding means 150 has stopped the progress of the variation of the special symbol , Resuming the progress of special symbol changes. On the other hand, if the number of balls entered and the number of balls discharged do not match even after a predetermined time has elapsed, the game ball is clogged inside the accessory 64, or the game ball is illegally inserted inside the accessory 64, particularly in the specific area 22. Become. The entrance counting means 152 outputs error information and notifies that an error has occurred via the effect display device 60 and the speaker 18. Further, the error information may be transmitted directly to the management system of the game hall.

  The movable combination control means 164 controls the operations of the first movable combination 95 and the second movable combination 96 based on a predetermined condition, whereby the flow of game balls entered from the second big prize opening 30 To change. The first movable combination 95 and the second movable combination 96 are configured to slide or swing by solenoid driving, and the movable combination control means 164 performs each movable by controlling energization to each solenoid. Drives and controls an accessory. Specific operations of the first movable accessory 95 and the second movable accessory 96 will be described later.

FIG. 4 is a plan view of the V winning rotator 62 viewed from above.
The V winning rotator 62 rotates, for example, in a clockwise direction at a constant low speed. Further, a semi-arc-shaped stay path 84 connected to the guide rail 31 is provided around the V winning rotator 62. The staying path 84 is such that the central part A of the half arc is lower than the end parts B and C, and the game ball 86 that has entered the staying path 84 from the guide rail 31 is finally guided to the center part A while swinging. It has become. The central portion A of the stay path 84 is slightly inclined toward the V winning rotator 62 side, and a notch 88 is formed on the side wall on the V winning rotator 62 side. The game ball 86 passes through this notch and is inserted into one of a plurality of entrances 90 formed in the V winning rotator 62. Only one of the entrances 90 is set in the V zone 92. Only game balls 86 entering the V zone 92 can enter the specific area 22. That is, all the game balls 86 that have entered the entrance 90 other than the V zone 92 enter the outflow area 66. In the case of the V winning rotator 62 shown in FIG. 4, a game ball enters the V zone 92 with a probability of about 1/7.

Next, the aforementioned accessory interlocking process will be specifically described.
FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a configuration example of the movable combination arranged on the display screen of the effect display device and a display example of the movable object that is linked to the operation of the movable combination.

  As shown in the figure, a V winning rotator 62 is provided at the center of the lower portion of the effect display device 60 so as to partially overlap the display screen. Furthermore, a guide rail 31 that connects the V winning rotator 62 and the second grand prize opening 30 is provided on the lower left half of the effect display device 60 so as to overlap the display screen.

  In the vicinity of the V winning rotator 62 in the guide rail 31, there is provided a slit 97 penetrating up and down, and a plate-like second movable accessory 96 is disposed so that the slit 97 can be closed from below. . The upper surface of the second movable accessory 96 constitutes a part of the passage of the guide rail 31. The second movable accessory 96 is provided so as to be slidable along the longitudinal direction of the main body of the guide rail 31. Although not shown, a spring that holds the second movable accessory 96 in the closed position of the slit 97 and a solenoid that generates a force that moves the second movable accessory 96 to the open position of the slit 97 against the load of the spring. And are provided. Therefore, by controlling the energization of the solenoid, the second movable accessory 96 slides, and the slit 97 is opened to form an outlet for the game ball. The energization timing of the solenoid is determined based on the detection timing of the game ball passing by the entrance detection device 81 and the like.

  The second movable object 207 can be displayed at a position directly above the second movable accessory 96 on the display screen of the effect display device 60. The second movable object 207 is displayed as a moving image so that the player can foresee the movement in accordance with the movement of the second movable combination 96. A specific example of this display mode will be described later. In the present embodiment, a character image in which a demon's face is illustrated as an example is illustrated as the second movable object 207. However, the character image does not have to be a character and can be configured as an object having various other forms. Is possible. The second movable object 207 may be always displayed as part of the effect image 200, or may be displayed, for example, from a predetermined time before the operation of the second movable accessory 96 is started. In the latter case, the display of the second movable object 207 may be turned off at a predetermined timing after the operation of the second movable accessory 96 is completed.

  On the other hand, on the slightly upstream side of the slit 97 in the guide rail 31, a slit 98 penetrating vertically is provided, and a plate-like first movable accessory 95 is disposed so as to be accommodated in the slit 98. In addition, here, it expresses as "upstream side" and "downstream side" on the basis of the flow direction of the game ball (the same applies hereinafter). The upper surface of the first movable accessory 95 constitutes a part of the passage of the guide rail 31. The first movable accessory 95 is provided so as to be swingable up and down around a rotation shaft 99 provided at the upstream end thereof. Although not shown, a spring that holds the first movable accessory 95 in a position along the guide rail 31 and a solenoid that generates a force that swings the first movable accessory 95 upward against the load of the spring. Is provided. Therefore, by controlling the energization of this solenoid, the first movable accessory 95 swings and blocks the game ball flowing from the upstream side. Then, the game ball is led to the downstream side at the timing when the energization to the solenoid is cut off. This game ball is guided to the V winning rotator 62 side or flows out from the outlet according to the timing. The energization timing of the solenoid is also determined based on the detection timing of the game ball passing by the entrance detection device 81 and the like.

  The first movable object 206 can be displayed at a position directly below the first movable accessory 95 on the display screen of the effect display device 60. The first movable object 206 is displayed as a moving image so that the player can foresee the movement in accordance with the movement of the first movable accessory 95. A specific example of this display mode will be described later. In the present embodiment, the first movable object 206 is illustrated as an image of an image of a volcano as shown in the figure. However, the first movable object 206 can be configured as an object having various modes. The first movable object 206 may be always displayed as a part of the effect image 200, or may be displayed, for example, from a predetermined time before the operation of the first movable accessory 95 is started. In the latter case, the display of the first movable object 206 may be turned off at a predetermined timing after the operation of the first movable accessory 95 is completed.

  FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a state of interlocking between the first movable accessory and the first movable object. FIG. 5A shows a state when the first movable accessory is stationary. FIG. 4B shows a state at the start of the operation of the first movable accessory. Furthermore, FIG. 10C shows a state after the operation of the first movable accessory starts.

  As described above, the effect display control means 136 executes the accessory interlocking process for allowing the player to foresee the operation of each movable accessory, in addition to the moving image display for the special effect and the entrance effect. That is, the effect display control means 136 displays the first movable object 206 as a moving image in accordance with the operation of the first movable accessory 95.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 5A, when the first movable accessory 95 is stationary, the effect display control unit 136 simply displays the volcano that is the first movable object 206. . At this point, the player is unlikely to foresee the movement of the first movable accessory 95.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 5B, when the first movable accessory 95 starts swinging at a predetermined timing, the effect display control means 136 displays a state in which the first movable object 206 starts to erupt. Accordingly, the player can foresee that the first movable accessory 95 starts to operate.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 10C, the first movable object 95 is displayed such that the eruption of the first movable object 206 increases as the swing of the first movable accessory 95 increases. Thereby, the player can recognize how much the first movable combination 95 has moved, or can predict the end point of the operation of the first movable combination 95.

  As shown in the figure, in this embodiment, the change of the first movable object 206 is displayed larger than the actual movement of the first movable accessory 95. This makes it appear to the player as if the movement of the first movable accessory 95 itself has increased.

  In the present embodiment, the first movable accessory 95 from when the game ball enters the second grand prize opening 30 until the second big prize opening 30 is closed after the passage detection is detected by the ball detection device 81. The above operation is repeated at a certain timing. Therefore, the player can predict to some extent the timing of eruption of the first movable object 206, that is, the operation timing of the first movable accessory 95. Therefore, the player operates the launch handle 17 in anticipation of the timing, and adjusts the launch timing of the game ball, thereby allowing the game ball to enter the opened second big prize opening 30 at an advantageous timing. Is also possible.

  In the example shown in the figure, the game ball 86 is in a state where the first movable accessory 95 is just reached during the operation of the first movable accessory 95. However, this is not always the case, and depending on the timing of the game ball being fired by the player, There may be a case where the first movable accessory 95 operates at a position where the game ball 86 is separated.

  FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a state of interlocking between the second movable accessory and the second movable object. FIG. 4A shows a state when the second movable accessory is stationary. FIG. 5B shows a state immediately before the start of the operation of the second movable accessory. Furthermore, (c) of the same figure shows a state during the operation of the second movable accessory.

  The effect display control means 136 displays the second movable object 207 as a moving image in accordance with the operation of the second movable accessory 96.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 5A, the effect display control means 136 displays the character that is the second movable object 207 as the second movable accessory 96 when the second movable accessory 96 is stationary. It is assumed that it is in a standby state at a predetermined position slightly above. At this point in time, the player is unlikely to foresee the movement of the second movable accessory 96. At this time, the face of the second movable object 207 is blue, for example, during normal times.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 5B, immediately before the second movable accessory 96 operates, the face of the second movable object 207 is changed to, for example, red and displayed. This change is to notify that the second movable accessory 96 is in a state immediately before the action, but instead of changing the face color of the character in this way, the face is changed or some action is performed at the standby position. It is possible to adopt various notification modes, such as causing Alternatively, instead of the image of the second movable object 207 itself, a peripheral image in the vicinity thereof may be changed, or both the second movable object 207 and the peripheral image thereof may be changed. Thereby, the player can foresee that the second movable accessory 96 operates.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 10C, the second movable object 96 slides and at the same time, the second movable object 207 is displayed so as to fall to the slit 97, that is, the outlet side. Thus, the player can recognize that the second movable accessory 96 has been operated and the outlet has been opened. In this case, the movement direction of the second movable combination 96 and the movement direction of the second movable object 207 are different, but the movement direction of the second movable combination 96 and the course of the game ball coincide. Therefore, the player can foresee the movement of the game ball when the second movable accessory 96 is released.

  As shown in the figure, in this embodiment, the change of the second movable object 207 is displayed larger than the actual movement of the second movable accessory 96. As a result, the player can be more impressed by the movement of the second movable accessory 96 itself.

  In the present embodiment, the second movable accessory 96 until the second big prize opening 30 is closed after the game ball enters the second big prize opening 30 and is detected by the entry detection device 81. The above operation is repeated at a certain timing. For this reason, the player can predict to some extent the fall timing of the second movable object 207, that is, the operation timing of the second movable accessory 96. Therefore, the player enters the V zone 92 by adjusting the firing timing of the game ball by operating the launching handle 17 at an appropriate timing in conjunction with the operation timing of the first movable accessory 95 described above. It becomes possible to aim at the ball.

  In the example shown in the figure, the state where the game ball 86 is just approaching the second movable accessory 96 is shown. However, this is not necessarily the case, and the game ball 86 is separated from the first position. There may be a case where the two movable accessories 96 operate.

FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing a basic process in the pachinko gaming machine.
First, a winning process is executed when a game ball enters the start port 24 and the normal electric service entrance 26, or when the game ball passes through the operation port 68 (S10). N) in S12, a normal game control process such as a special symbol lottery is executed (S14). If a special game is in progress (Y in S12), a special game control process for the first special game or the second special game is performed. This is executed (S16), and award ball payout according to various winnings in the processes from S10 to S16 is processed (S18).

FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing in detail the winning process of S10 in FIG.
When the winning is made at the start port 24 (Y in S30) and the suspension in the first storage means 116 does not exceed the upper limit (Y in S32), the special drawing lottery value is stored in the first storage means 116. (S34). If there is no winning at the start port 24 (N in S30), the processes in S32 and S34 are skipped. In S32, when the winning opening 24 has been won, but its suspension exceeds the upper limit of the first storage means 116 (N in S32), the process of S34 is skipped.

  Next, when the game ball has passed through the operating port 68 (Y in S36), and when the hold in the second storage means 118 does not exceed the upper limit (Y in S38), the second storage means 118 is normally designated. A lottery value is stored (S40). When there is no game ball passing through the operation port 68 in S36 (N in S36), the processes in S38 and S40 are skipped. In S38, if a winning is made to the operating port 68 but the suspension exceeds the upper limit number of the second storage means 118 (N of S38), the process of S40 is skipped.

  Next, when a game ball enters the normal electric role entrance 26 (Y in S42), the second special game flag for instructing the transition to the second special game is set on (S44). If there is no entry into the ordinary electronic combination entrance 26 (N in S42), the process of S44 is skipped.

  FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing in detail the normal game control process of S14 in FIG. Here, the variable display of the special symbol 202 and the moving image display of the effect image 200 linked with the variable symbol display of the special symbol 202 are processed (S50), and the variable symbol variable display is processed (S52). Note that the processing order of S50 and S52 is merely an order defined for convenience of explanation, and processing may be performed in any order.

FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing in detail the special symbol and effect image symbol variation processing in S50 of FIG.
Hereinafter, unless otherwise specified, “symbol” indicates both the special symbol 202 and the effect image 200. If the special symbol lottery value is held in the first storage means 116 (Y in S200) and the symbol variation is not being displayed (N in S202), the first lottery means 106 is set as a special symbol lottery. A validity determination process is executed (S204). If the special symbol lottery is a win (Y in S206), the specific game control means 160 executes a short-time lottery (S208). Whether or not to shift to the specific game after the first special game is finished is determined by the short-time lottery, and the number of continuations is indicated by a special symbol 202 stop mode. When the first special game ends and the specific game is started, the specific game control means 160 starts counting the number of fluctuations of the special symbol 202. When the special symbol lottery is out (N in S206), the hourly lottery is not executed.

  After the special symbol lottery, the first display control means 132 determines the variation time of the special symbol 202 and starts the variation display of the special symbol 202 (S210). At this time, time measurement of the special figure timer is started. The special symbol timer is a timer for measuring the variation time of the special symbol 202. When the time measured by the special symbol timer reaches the variation time determined in S210, the special symbol 202 is stopped. . Synchronizing with the start of fluctuation of the special symbol 202, the moving image display of the effect image 200 is also started.

  If the special drawing lottery value is not suspended in S200 (N in S200), the processing from S202 to S210 is skipped. If the symbol is already changing in S202 (Y in S202), the processing from S204 to S210 is skipped.

  In S212, if the symbol variation display is not in progress (N in S212), the symbol variation processing in S50 is terminated as it is. On the other hand, if the symbol variation display has been started (Y in S212), the symbol variation display is processed (S214), and a timer adjustment process based on an instruction from the operation avoiding means 150 is executed as necessary (S216). ). The timer adjustment process is a process for adjusting the symbol variation started in S210 so that the first special game and the second special game are not executed simultaneously, but the details are related to FIG. I will explain. When the passage of the scheduled variation time is measured and the variation stop timing is reached (Y in S218), the symbol variation display is stopped (S220). At this time, a stop signal is transmitted from the first display control means 132 to the effect display control means 136, and the moving image display of the effect image 200 is also stopped.

  If the stopped symbol variation is not the symbol variation started during the specific game after the variation stop (N in S60), the symbol variation process in S50 is ended as it is. If the symbol variation started during the specific game is stopped (Y in S60) and the special symbol lottery in S204 is successful (Y in S61), that is, when shifting to the first special game, the specific game control The means 160 once ends the specific game (S66). If the symbol variation started during the specific game is stopped (Y in S60) and the special symbol lottery is out of play (N in S61), the specific game control means 160 will start after the specific game is started. The number of fluctuations of the special symbol 202 is incremented (S62). Here, if the number of fluctuations of the special symbol 202 is equal to the number of continuations of the specific game (Y in S64), the specific game ends and shifts to the normal state (S66). If the number of fluctuations has not reached the number of continuations (N in S64), the specific game is continued as it is.

  In S210, the variable display may be started on the condition that the second special game is being executed, that is, on the condition that the second special game flag is OFF.

FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing in detail the timer adjustment process in S216 of FIG.
If the second special game flag is on during the variation display of the special symbol 202 (Y in S222), in other words, a ball entering the normal electric role entrance 26 occurs during the variation display of the special symbol 202. Then, the special figure timer is temporarily stopped (S224). If the second special game flag is off (N in S222), the process in S224 is skipped.

  If the special figure timer is paused (Y in S232) and the second special game has ended (Y in S234), the special figure timer is released from the pause (S236).

  When the special figure timer is not paused in S232 (N of S232) or when the second special game is not completed in S234 (N of S234), the timer adjustment process of S216 ends.

FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing in detail the normal symbol variation process in S52 of FIG.
If the ordinary drawing lottery value is held in the second storage means 118 (Y in S80), and if the normal symbol is not being displayed in a variable manner (N in S82), the second lottery means 108 determines whether or not it is a normal symbol lottery. The process is executed (S84), and the normal symbol variation display is started (S90). If the standard drawing lottery value is not on hold in S80 (N in S80), the processing from S82 to S90 is skipped, and if the normal symbol is being variably displayed in S82 (Y in S82), S84. And the process of S90 is skipped.

  Subsequently, if the normal symbol variation display has been started (Y in S92), the normal symbol variation display is processed (S94), and the predetermined variation time has elapsed and the normal symbol variation display stop timing is reached. When it has been reached (Y in S96), the normal symbol on the variable display is stopped (S98). If the stop symbol is a winning mode (Y in S100), the normal electric role entrance 26 is opened (S102), and if the stopped symbol is not a winning mode (N in S100), the process of S102 is skipped. If it is before the fluctuation time has elapsed (N in S96), the processing from S98 to S102 is skipped. When the variable display is not started in S92 (N in S92), the processing from S94 to S102 is skipped.

  In addition, when the special symbol 202 is stopped and displayed during the normal symbol variation display, and the first special game is started, the variation time measurement of the normal symbol may be paused in the same manner as the special symbol timer is suspended. According to such an aspect, it is possible to control so that the second special game is not newly executed while the first special game is being executed. Alternatively, the operation avoiding means 150 may perform a treatment so that the second special game is not started by forcibly detaching the normal symbol and stopping at the symbol during execution of the first special game.

  FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing in detail the special game control process of S16 in FIG. If the special game being executed is the first special game (Y of S110), the control of the first special game is processed (S112), and if the special game being executed is not the first special game (N of S110) Then, the control of the second special game is processed (S114).

FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing in detail the process of the first special game in S112 of FIG.
First, if the first grand prize opening 28 is not opened (N in S120), the effect display control means 136 starts a special effect corresponding to the first special game (S122), and the opening / closing control means 162 is the first large. The winning opening 28 is opened (S124). If the first big winning opening 28 has been opened (Y in S120), the processes in S122 and S124 are skipped. When the predetermined opening time has elapsed since the opening of the first grand prize opening 28 (Y in S126), or the opening time has not elapsed (N in S126), the entry into the first big winning opening 28 When the number of balls has reached 9 or more (Y in S128), the opening / closing control means 162 temporarily closes the first big prize opening 28 (S130). If the opening time has not elapsed (N in S126) and the number of balls entered into the first grand prize opening 28 has not reached nine or more (N in S128), the processing after S130 is skipped and S112 is performed. End the flow.

  If the number of rounds of the unit game has reached 15 after the closing of the first big winning opening 28 in S130 (Y in S132), the effect display control means 136 ends the effect on the first special game (S134), The special game control means 140 ends the first special game (S136). Prior to the start of the first special game, when the short-time lottery executed in S208 of FIG. 11 is a win (Y in S140), the game shifts to a specific game (S142), but if it is out (N in S140) ), The process of S142 is skipped. In the case of shifting to the specific game, the specific game control means 160 starts counting the number of times the special symbol 202 is changed thereafter.

  If the number of rounds has not reached 15 in S132 (N in S132), 1 is added to the number of rounds, and the flow in S112 is terminated (S138).

FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing in detail the processing of the second special game in S114 in FIG.
First, if the second special game has not been started (N in S160), the effect display control means 136 starts the effect process of the second special game (S162). The opening / closing control means 162 opens the second big prize opening 30 (S164). If the second special game is started during the variable symbol display of the special symbol 202, the corresponding effect image 200 is paused in S162. If the second special game has been started (Y of S160), the processes of S162 and S164 are skipped.

  When it is in the first stage of the second special game (Y in S166), an accessory interlocking process described later is executed (S167). And when the opening time of the 2nd big prize opening 30 passes (Y of S168), the 2nd big prize opening 30 is closed (S170). If a game ball does not enter the specific area 22 of the second grand prize opening 30 before closing (N of S172), the first stage is terminated without proceeding to the second stage, and the second special game is The process ends (S175). At this time, the second special game flag is turned off (S171). If a game ball has entered the specific area 22 of the second big prize opening 30 before closing (Y in S172), the process proceeds to the second stage of the second special game (S174).

  At this time, if the specific game is in progress (Y in S173), the specific game is once ended here (S177). If it is not in the specific game (N of S173), the process of S177 is skipped and the process proceeds to the second stage of the second special game (S174).

  In S166, when it is not in the first stage of the second special game (N in S166), since it is already in the second stage, the processes from S168 to S177 are skipped. If the opening time of the second big prize opening 30 has not elapsed in S168 (N in S168), it is a stage where success / failure conditions for the second stage have not been established, and therefore the processes from S170 to S177 are skipped.

  When the second special game is in the second stage (Y of S176), the processing shown in S178 to S198 is started. Among these, the processing from S178 to S196 is the same as the processing from S120 to S138 in FIG. When the second stage of the second special game ends (S194), the second special game flag is turned off (S199), and the process shifts to a specific game (S198).

  Note that the maximum number of rounds in S190, “15 times”, is a value including the first stage as the first unit game.

  FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing in detail the accessory interlocking process in S167 in FIG. First, in a state where an interlock start flag, which will be described later indicating the execution state of the accessory interlocking process, is not on (N in S242), when the entrance to the second big winning opening 30 is detected by the entrance detection device 81 ( In S244, the movable accessory control means 164 starts driving the first movable accessory 95 (S246), and the effect display control means 136 starts effect control of the first movable object 206 (S248). Thereby, as illustrated in FIG. 6, the first movable object 206 is displayed as a moving image in conjunction with the operation of the first movable accessory 95.

  Further, the movable accessory control means 164 starts driving the second movable accessory 96 (S250), and the effect display control means 136 starts effect control of the second movable object 207 (S252). As a result, as illustrated in FIG. 7, the second movable object 207 is displayed as a moving image in conjunction with the operation of the second movable accessory 96. On the other hand, when a ball entering the second big winning opening 30 is not detected in S244 (N in S244), the process is terminated.

  When each movable accessory and each movable object starts moving in this way, an interlock start flag indicating that fact is set to ON (S254). While this interlock start flag is on, the interlock state between each movable accessory and each movable object is continued.

  On the other hand, if the interlock start flag is turned on in S242 (Y in S242) and the second big prize opening 30 is closed (Y in S256), the interlock start flag is turned off (S258).

  Then, the movable accessory control means 164 stops driving the first movable accessory 95 (S260), and the effect display control means 136 stops the effect control of the second movable object 207 (S262). Further, the movable accessory control means 164 stops driving the second movable accessory 96 (S264), and the effect display control means 136 stops the effect control of the second movable object 207 (S266). On the other hand, if the second big prize opening 30 is not closed in S256 (N in S256), the interlocking state between each movable accessory and each movable object is continued.

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the first movable accessory 95 and the second movable accessory 96 are passages that can connect the second grand prize opening 30 and the V zone 92. While constituting a part, the passage is changed. The first movable object 206 and the second movable object 207 are displayed as moving images at positions close to the first movable combination 95 and the second movable combination 96, respectively, and allow the player to predict the movement of each movable combination. . For this reason, the player can easily estimate the operation timing of each movable accessory from the movement of each movable object. For example, by adjusting the launch timing of the game ball, the player can enter the V-zone 92 of the game ball. The possibility can be increased. As a result, the player's motivation and interest in games can be enhanced.

  In addition, by displaying the movement of each movable object larger than the actual movement of each movable accessory, it is possible to make the player appear as if the movement of the movable accessory itself has increased. Therefore, the player can more easily grasp the operation timing of the movable accessory, and it becomes easy to reflect his / her gaming technique in the progress of the game.

  In the above, this invention was demonstrated based on the Example. This embodiment is merely an example, and it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various modifications can be made to the combination of each component and each processing process, and such modifications are also within the scope of the present invention. is there.

  In the present embodiment, the function of the first variable pitching device described in the claims is realized mainly by the first grand prize opening 28, the big prize opening solenoid 82, the ball entry detection device 78, and the like. The functions of the second variable pitching device described in the claims are mainly the second grand prize opening 30, the big prize opening solenoid 80, the incoming ball detection device 81, the incoming ball detection device 36, and the outflow detection device 37 in this embodiment. Etc. In addition, the function of the variable entrance described in the claims is realized mainly by the ordinary electrical winning entrance 26, the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 76, the incoming detecting device 34, and the like in this embodiment.

  It should be understood by those skilled in the art that the functions to be fulfilled by the constituent elements described in the claims are realized by a single function block or a combination of the functional blocks shown in the present embodiment.

  For example, in the present embodiment, the specific game has been described as a game that makes it easy for a game ball to enter the normal electric role entrance 26. In addition to this, a function for executing a so-called probability variation game in which the probability of winning a special symbol lottery is set to a high probability may be installed as a kind of specific game.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the configuration in which the first grand prize winning port 28 is used as the variable pitching apparatus for the first special game and the second grand prize winning port 30 is used as the variable pitching apparatus for the second special game has been described. In the modified example, the same first big prize opening 28 may be used as the variable pitching device in the first special game and the second special game. For example, the second grand prize opening 30 may also function as the first big prize opening 28. Also in this case, the first movable accessory 95 and the second movable accessory 96 are provided along the guide rail 31 that connects the second big winning opening 30 and the V winning rotator 62. Conversely, the first grand prize opening 28 may also function as the second big prize opening 30. That is, depending on the configuration of the game board 50, the effect display device 60 can be further enlarged to reach the first grand prize winning opening 28, and a V zone can be provided inside the first big winning prize opening 28. In that case, one or more movable accessories may be provided between the first grand prize winning opening 28 and the V zone, and a movable object linked to the movable accessory may be displayed. With such a configuration, the operation control of the special game can be simplified, and the manufacturing cost can be reduced. Furthermore, the space of the game area 52 can be used effectively.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, an example is shown in which the ball game machine of the present invention is configured as a gaming machine in which a first type pachinko gaming machine and a second type pachinko gaming machine are mixed. The first type pachinko gaming machine or the second type pachinko gaming machine may be configured. Further, the ball game machine of the present invention may be configured as other types of pachinko game machines or game machines in which any of them is mixed.

It is a figure which shows the basic structure in the front side of a pachinko game machine. It is a figure which shows the basic structure in the back side of a pachinko game machine. It is a functional block diagram of a pachinko gaming machine. It is a top view at the time of seeing a V prize rotating body from upper direction. It is explanatory drawing showing the example of a display of the movable object linked with the structure of the movable combination arrange | positioned on the display screen of an effect display apparatus, and operation | movement of the movable combination. It is explanatory drawing showing the mode of a interlocking | linkage with a 1st movable object and a 1st movable object. It is explanatory drawing showing the mode of interlocking | linkage with a 2nd movable accessory and a 2nd movable object. It is a flowchart which shows the basic process in a pachinko game machine. It is a flowchart which shows the winning process of S10 in FIG. 8 in detail. It is a flowchart which shows in detail the normal game control process of S14 in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows in detail the symbol change process of the special symbol and effect image in S50 of FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing in detail a timer adjustment process in S216 of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows in detail the symbol change process of the normal symbol in S52 of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the special game control process of S16 in FIG. 8 in detail. It is a flowchart which shows the process of the 1st special game in S112 of FIG. 14 in detail. It is a flowchart which shows the process of the 2nd special game of S114 in FIG. 14 in detail. It is a flowchart which shows in detail the accessory interlocking | linkage process of S167 in FIG.

Explanation of symbols

  10 Pachinko machines, 17 launch handle, 22 specific area, 24 start opening, 26 ordinary electric entrance entrance, 28 1st grand prize opening, 30 2nd big prize opening, 31 guide rail, 32 entrance detection device, 34 Entry detection device, 35 Ejection detection device, 36 Entry detection device, 37 Outflow detection device, 38 Entry detection device, 41 Main board, 49 Sub board, 50 Game board, 52 Game area, 58 Out port, 60 Production display Device, 61 Special symbol display device, 62 V winning rotating body, 64 character, 66 outflow area, 78 ball detection device, 81 ball detection device, 86 game ball, 92 V zone, 95 first movable character, 96 Second movable accessory, 100 game control device, 102 entry determining means, 106 first lottery means, 108 second lottery means, 112 pattern storage means, 114 winning storage means, 116 first storage means, 118 second storage means, 120 symbol determination means, 122 special symbol determination means, 124 effect image determination means, 128 normal symbol determination means, 130 display control means, 132 first display control means, 134 second display control means, 136 effect display control means, 140 special game control means, 142 condition holding means, 144 condition determination means, 146 first special game execution means, 148 second special game execution Means, 150 Action avoidance means, 152 Entrance counting means, 160 Specific game control means, 162 Opening / closing control means, 164 Movable accessory control means, 200 Production image, 201 Decoration symbol, 202 Special symbol, 205 Normal symbol display device, 206 A first movable object; 207 Second movable object.

Claims (10)

A game board in which a game area is formed;
A starting opening provided at a predetermined position in the gaming area and allowing a game ball to enter;
A variable input that is provided at a predetermined position in the gaming area and is capable of changing the acceptance state of the game ball to a state advantageous to the player when the game state becomes a predetermined state triggered by the entrance to the starting port. A ball device;
An effect display device capable of displaying a predetermined game-compatible image as a moving image;
A movable accessory that is arranged close to the effect display device and forms a part of a passage that guides the game ball in a target direction, and that can change the passage;
Movable accessory control means for operating the movable accessory at a timing according to the gaming state;
Effect display control means for displaying a game-corresponding image for allowing a player to predict the movement of the movable accessory at a position close to the movable accessory of the effect display device;
A ball game machine characterized by comprising:   2. The ball game machine according to claim 1, wherein the effect display control means displays an image of a movable object as the game-corresponding image in accordance with an operation timing of the movable accessory.   3. The bullet ball game machine according to claim 2, wherein the effect display control means displays the movement of the movable object so as to appear larger than the movement of the movable accessory.   3. The bullet ball game machine according to claim 2, wherein the effect display control means switches the presence / absence of the display of the movable object according to the presence / absence of the movement of the movable accessory. The movable accessory is configured to change the passage by forming an outflow path for allowing the game ball to flow out in a direction other than a target direction.
The effect display control means displays the movable object in a direction in which the game ball flows out in accordance with the operation timing of the movable accessory,
The bullet ball game machine according to claim 2.   3. The bullet ball game machine according to claim 2, wherein the effect display control means changes at least one of the image of the movable object and its peripheral image so as to suggest the operation timing of the movable object.   The ball game machine according to claim 1, wherein the movable accessory is configured by a member or an arrangement having low visibility from a player. Provided inside the variable pitching device, further comprising a specific area that triggers a transition to a special game that is advantageous to the player when the game ball passes,
The ball game machine according to claim 1, wherein the movable accessory is provided along a passage connecting the entrance of the variable pitching device and the specific area. A game board in which a game area is formed;
A starting opening provided at a predetermined position in the gaming area and allowing a game ball to enter;
First lottery means for executing a first lottery triggered by a game ball entering the start opening;
First display control means for variably displaying the first symbol indicating the result of the first lottery;
A first variable pitching device provided at a predetermined position in the gaming area and capable of changing a receiving state of a gaming ball to a state advantageous to a player;
First operating condition holding means for holding a first operating condition which is a condition for executing a first special game advantageous to a player;
By determining that the first operating condition is satisfied when the first symbol is stopped at a predetermined winning symbol, and changing the acceptance state of the first variable pitching device to a state advantageous to the player, First special game execution means for executing the first special game;
An operating port provided at a predetermined position in the game area and into which a game ball can enter;
Second lottery means for executing a second lottery triggered by a game ball entering the operating port;
Second display control means for variably displaying the second symbol in accordance with the result of the second lottery;
A variable entrance that is provided at a predetermined position in the gaming area, and that changes the receiving state of the game ball to an advantageous state for the player when the second symbol is stopped at a predetermined hit symbol;
A second variable pitching device that is provided at a predetermined position in the gaming area and is capable of changing the receiving state of the gaming ball to a state advantageous to the player;
Second operating condition holding means for holding a second operating condition that is a condition for executing a second special game advantageous to the player;
It is determined that the second operating condition is satisfied when a game ball enters the variable entrance, and the acceptance state of the second variable entrance device is changed to a state advantageous to the player. When the first stage in the second special game is executed, and a game ball enters the specific area in the second variable pitching device in the first stage, the transition condition to the second stage in the second special game is A second special game executing means for determining that the first variable pitching device has been established and changing the acceptance state of the first variable pitching device to a state advantageous to the player to execute the second stage in the second special game;
An effect display device capable of displaying a predetermined game-compatible image as a moving image;
A movable accessory that is disposed in proximity to the effect display device, forms a part of a passage connecting the entrance of the second variable pitching device and the specific region, and is capable of changing the passage;
Movable accessory control means for operating the movable accessory at a timing according to the gaming state;
Effect display control means for displaying a game-corresponding image for allowing a player to predict the movement of the movable accessory at a position close to the movable accessory of the effect display device;
A ball game machine characterized by comprising: A game board in which a game area is formed;
A starting opening provided at a predetermined position in the gaming area and allowing a game ball to enter;
First lottery means for executing a first lottery triggered by a game ball entering the start opening;
First display control means for variably displaying the first symbol indicating the result of the first lottery;
A variable pitching device that is provided at a predetermined position in the gaming area and is capable of changing the receiving state of the gaming ball to a state advantageous to the player;
First operating condition holding means for holding a first operating condition which is a condition for executing a first special game advantageous to a player;
When the first symbol variably displayed by the first display control means is stopped at a predetermined winning symbol, it is determined that the first operating condition is satisfied, and the player accepts the accepting state of the variable pitching device. First special game execution means for executing the first special game by changing to an advantageous state;
An operating port provided at a predetermined position in the game area and into which a game ball can enter;
Second lottery means for executing a second lottery triggered by a game ball entering the operating port;
Second display control means for variably displaying the second symbol in accordance with the result of the second lottery;
A variable entrance that is provided at a predetermined position in the gaming area, and that changes the receiving state of the game ball to an advantageous state for the player when the second symbol is stopped at a predetermined hit symbol;
Second operating condition holding means for holding a second operating condition that is a condition for executing a second special game advantageous to the player;
It is determined that the second operation condition is satisfied when a game ball enters the variable entrance, and the second special condition is changed by changing the acceptance state of the variable entrance device to a state advantageous to the player. When the first stage in the game is executed and a game ball enters the specific area in the variable pitching device in the first stage, it is determined that the condition for transition to the second stage in the second special game is satisfied And second special game execution means for executing the second stage in the second special game by changing the acceptance state of the variable pitching device again to a state advantageous to the player,
An effect display device capable of displaying a predetermined game-compatible image as a moving image;
A movable accessory that is disposed in proximity to the effect display device, forms a part of a passage connecting the entrance of the variable pitching device and the specific area, and can change the passage;
Movable accessory control means for operating the movable accessory at a timing according to the gaming state;
Effect display control means for displaying a game-corresponding image for allowing a player to predict the movement of the movable accessory at a position close to the movable accessory of the effect display device;
A ball game machine characterized by comprising:

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