JP2008142431A - Pachinko game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a pachinko game machine with a distribution device which is free from conventional monotonous distribution method and can impart a new exciting feeling to a player while maintaining a basic rule of distributing a game ball to a normal region or a specific region regarding advantage provision related to a special game. <P>SOLUTION: The distribution device of a pachinko game machine is provided with: one or a plurality of normal region ball entering ports related to a normal region; one or a plurality of specific region ball entering ports related to a specific region; a movable disturbing member capable of moving to a disturbance position to disturb an entry of a game ball into the ball entering port and an undisturbed position not to disturb the entry of the game ball into the ball entering port; a movable disturbing member position change means capable of changing the position of the movable disturbing member; and a disturbing member position control means for controlling the movable disturbing member position change means so as to change the position of the movable disturbing member. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention includes a distribution device that distributes a game ball that has entered the game ball into either a normal region or a specific region (region related to a special game) in which a game ball can enter. The present invention relates to a pachinko gaming machine characterized by a distribution structure in which a profit related to a special game (for example, continuation of special game / start of special game) is given to a player on condition that a game ball enters.

  Currently, there are a wide variety of pachinko machines in hall halls. Among them, the conventional type 2 type has great potential demand because it has a high interest in the process up to the transition to the special game and can expect the transition to the special game with a relatively small investment. Here, the model executes the first stage special game in which the variable winning opening is opened or closed for a predetermined number of times (for example, once or twice) or for a predetermined time due to the hitting of the hitting ball at the starting winning opening on the game board. When a game ball flows into an area in a sorting device (variable winning opening) different from the normal area, which is called a specific area in the first stage special game, the second stage special game is further executed. It is configured as follows.

Here, the real thrill of this type of gaming machine is the process up to the second stage special game as described above, and many models up to now have a plurality of entrances (of them) One is provided with a (entrance entrance related to a specific area), and when a game ball enters, it is distributed to one of the plurality of entrances. And since the method has not changed for a long time, compared to the conventional type 1 that has provided various and innovative productions one after another, the type 2 pachinko machine is relatively less popular. It is. Similarly, it is also a problem that applies to pachinko gaming machines equipped with a sorting device such as a conventional third type or general electric role. However, on the other hand, if the method is too complicated to get out of the lightness of the distribution method, a new problem that the player cannot understand the game content occurs, which is very troublesome.
JP 2001-353281 A

  Therefore, the present invention maintains the basic rule of assigning profits related to special games to either the normal area or the specific area, while escaping from the conventional light distribution method to the player. An object of the present invention is to provide a pachinko gaming machine equipped with a sorting device that can give a new feeling of excitement.

The present invention (1) includes a distribution device (distribution device α) that distributes a game ball to either a normal region or a specific region that is more advantageous to the player than the normal region when a game ball enters. In pachinko machines,
The sorting device (sorting device α) is:
One or a plurality of normal area entrances (losing entrance 111b) related to the normal area;
One or more specific area entrances (V entrance 111a) related to the specific area;
Of the normal area entrance (losing entrance 111b) and the specific area entrance (V entrance 111a), one or more entrances (one V entrance 111a and 5 entrances) With respect to the loser entrance 111b), it is movable and movable between an obstructing position that obstructs the entry of the game ball into the entrance and an unobstructed position that does not obstruct the entry of the game ball into the entrance. An obstruction member (obstruction member 113a);
Movable obstacle member position changing means (actuator 113c, solenoid valve 113d) capable of changing the position of the movable obstacle member (interference member 113a);
Interfering member position control means (interference member position control means 1150) for controlling the movable obstruction member position changing means (actuator 113c, solenoid valve 113d) so as to change the position of the movable obstruction member (interference member 113a). This is a pachinko machine characterized by this.

  According to the second aspect of the present invention, when there are a plurality of the movable obstruction members (obstruction members 113a), the obstruction member position control means (obstruction member position control means 1150) is located at any position of the movable obstruction members (obstruction members 113a). The pachinko gaming machine according to the invention (1), which determines how to change the game machine.

  The present invention (3) is the pachinko gaming machine according to the invention (1) or (2) in which the movable obstruction member (obstruction member 113a) is provided for all the entrances.

  First, the meaning of terms used in the claims and the specification will be described. First, “relation” in “related to the normal area” and “related to the specific area” means, for example, that these entrances lead to the area, or that these entrances themselves function as the area. It means to do. Here, “normal area” refers to any area having a profit state lower than that of a specific area. For example, those having only a function as a general winning a prize, those having only a function as a through gate, and simply as an outlet. It is a concept that includes only those functions.

Here, pachinko machines suitable for application of the present invention (1) to (3) are:
A starting opening (starting winning openings 3a and 3b) through which game balls can flow,
A variable prize opening (distribution device α) having a normal area (normal area Y) and a specific area (specific area X) that can be changed between an open state and a closed state;
First stage special game control means (first special game transition determination execution means 1110) for controlling to open and close the variable prize opening based on the game ball flowing into the start opening;
Based on the opening / closing operation, when a game ball flows into the specific area of the variable winning opening, the variable winning opening (sorting device α) or another variable winning opening is changed to a state advantageous to the player. Two-stage special game control means (second special game transition determination execution means 1130). Here, since the distribution device (distribution device α) of the present invention (1) to (5) functions as the variable prize opening, it has a variable member (variable member 101) that can take a closed state and an open state. is doing.

  Here, the meaning of each term in the preferred example will be described. First, “winning” is a concept including everything that can cause a player to have some profit state regardless of whether or not a prize ball is paid out, and also includes a so-called “through chucker”. The “open state” refers to a state in which game balls can easily flow in, and the “closed state” refers to a state in which game balls cannot flow in or a state in which game balls are difficult to flow in. “Based on the game ball flowing into the start winning opening” means not only the case where the first stage special game is entered when the game ball flows into the start winning opening under a predetermined condition. This includes a case where the game is shifted to the first stage special game as a result of the lottery performed in response to the game ball flowing into the mouth.

  According to the present invention (1), first, a plurality of entrances (a normal area entrance, a specific area entrance) are provided, and some of these (eg, one) are designated as winning entrances Since the basic rule of doing is maintained, the game content can be prevented from becoming complicated. Secondly, at least one of the entrances can be validated / invalidated by moving the movable obstructing member, so that troublesome work such as adjusting the nails, laying down and habits are uncertain Even without relying on elements, it is possible to clearly and easily change the frequency of giving special game-related profits (for example, jackpot frequency). For this reason, it is possible for the player to determine the current state of the jackpot frequency by simply checking whether or not the entrance is blocked, and for all the gaming machines for the hall side. There is an effect that the ball-out rate in can be stabilized.

  According to the present invention (2), in addition to the above-described effect, the movable obstruction member position change determining means for determining how to change the position of which movable obstruction member is further configured. The position of the movable obstruction member can be changed according to the situation. In other words, if you want to increase the frequency of special game-related profits (specifically, if you want to increase the continuation rate of special games), you want to block the normal area entrance and limit the special game-related profits In a case (specifically, for example, when a predetermined number of jackpots occur in a short time and you want to prevent jackpots from occurring within that time) There is an effect that it becomes possible to construct a situation.

  According to the present invention (3), in addition to the above-mentioned effects, since the movable obstruction members are provided at all entrances, it is possible to meet the maximum demands regarding the increase and decrease of the special game related profit grant frequency. There is an effect that it becomes possible.

  Hereinafter, the best mode for carrying out the present invention will be described. However, it is the best mode to the last, pachinko machines to which the present invention can be applied, the location and function of each means, etc., the order of each step regarding various processing, the timing of flag on / off, the processing of each step The name of the means that bears is not limited to the following modes. For example, in the present best mode, a conventional type 2 gaming machine will be described as an example. However, a model in which the passing of a specific area is a condition for granting a profit related to a special game (for example, continuing a special game or generating a special game) If it is, it will not specifically limit, For example, the conventional 1st type game machine, 3rd type game machine, a general electric role, a compound machine (for example, 1st type + 2nd type) etc. can also be the object of this invention. Further, various numerical values specifically described below (for example, 9 and 10, which are the upper limit value of the number of winnings in a unit game, 15 which is the number of unit games, etc.) are merely examples, and are not limited to these numerical values. It is not a thing.

  Further, in the following best mode, the opening / closing operation of the variable member of the sorting device (variable winning opening) based on winning in the starting winning opening is referred to as “first special game”. The continuous opening / closing operation of the variable member of the sorting apparatus based on the fact that the game ball that won the prize has passed a specific area in the sorting apparatus is referred to as a “second special game”. Since the first special game and the second special game are organically linked, in an actual model, both are collectively referred to as “special game”.

  First, an example of a pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine adopts a configuration in which a front frame is fixed to be rotatable with respect to an outer frame. The front frame is formed with a storage frame for storing a game board having a game area 1, and the game board is held in the storage frame. The game board is formed with a game area 1 partitioned by an inner rail and an outer rail. The game area 1 is closed during a normal game, and the first special game and the second game described below. In the special game, the distribution device α, which is a variable winning opening driven by a solenoid (not shown) that is in an open state (a state in which opening and closing is repeated), and a start that allows a game ball to flow in according to the first special game transition The winning openings 3a and 3b and an out opening 20 for discharging a hit ball that has not won any winning opening to the outside of the game area 1 are provided. In the lower right of the front frame, a game ball launching device 10 having a handle that can change the firing strength when firing the game ball to the game area 1 continuously or stepwise is installed. Furthermore, a speaker 11 that emits a predetermined sound or sound is provided on the front surface of the upper plate.

  Here, the distribution device α according to the best mode will be described in detail with reference to FIG. First, the distribution apparatus α has a variable member 101 at the top, and a guide path 103 that guides a game ball that has entered the ball through the variable member 101 to a distribution unit 110 described below, There is a distribution unit 110 that distributes the game balls that have jumped out of the opening 103a provided at the exit of the guide path 103 to either the “normal region” or the “specific region”. Hereinafter, the distribution unit 110 that is a characteristic element of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. In these drawings, “interference member 113a” described later is shown only at the position of the V entrance 111a, but this is merely for convenience of explanation, and is actually installed at all entrances. Has been.

  The distribution unit 110 is provided at the exit of the guiding path 103 formed so as to surround the circular distribution body 111 and the circular distribution body 111 provided with a plurality of (for example, 6) entrances on the outer periphery. It is constituted by a ring-shaped bank 112 that itself can rotate, allowing the game ball that has jumped out of the opening 103a to revolve.

  Here, as shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the ring-shaped bank 112 rotates by a motor 115 arranged beside the distributing unit 110 at a fixed period or a variable period around the center of the circle. ing. Here, the rotation direction of the ring-shaped bank 112 is normally set in the opposite direction (that is, clockwise) to the direction of the game ball jumping out from the opening 103a in this example (however, as will be described later) Depending on the condition, it may be rotated counterclockwise). As a result, the game ball jumping out of the opening 103a rotates on the ring-shaped bank 112 while gradually reducing the revolution speed, and when it falls to a revolution speed that cannot withstand the bank inclination, it is arranged below the bank. In contact with the circular distribution body 111 and finally enter any of the entrances in the circular distribution body 111 (the bank 112 moves relative to the circular distribution body 111. Therefore, it is possible to avoid a situation in which the game ball stops while being in contact with the circular distribution body 111). As described above, the circular allocator 111 has a plurality of entrances, one of which is referred to as a V entrance 111a. This is a entrance that communicates with the specific area X (specific area passage sensor 130) to which a special game benefit is given to the player by entering the game ball. Then, the remaining entrance is called a lose entrance 111b, and even if a game ball enters there, the player is not given the benefits related to the special game described above, and has contacted the normal area Y. The entrance. In the best mode, the winning ball is paid out regardless of whether the ball enters either the V entrance 111a or the lose entrance 111b. In the following, a detailed description will be given of the entrance blocking mechanism provided at each entrance, which is a characteristic element of the present invention.

  First, as shown in FIG. 4, the present ball jamming mechanism 113 is provided in the vicinity of the entrance of each ball entrance and is a “disturbance position” that obstructs the ball entering the game ball into the ball entrance. 4 (1)} and a “non-interfering position” {see FIG. 4 (2)} that does not interfere with the entry of the game ball into the entrance of the game. It has the obstruction member 113a which can protect intrusion.

  Here, with reference to FIG. 5, the structure of the ball blocking mechanism 113 will be described in more detail. The ball blocking mechanism 113 includes the blocking member 113a, the shaft 113b connected to the blocking member 113, an actuator 113c that can move the shaft 113b in the vertical direction, and a solenoid valve 113d that drives the actuator 113c. It is configured. Here, as will be described later, the solenoid valve 113d is connected to the main control device 1100 so as to be able to transmit information. Based on an instruction from the main control device 1100, the actuator 113 is driven (the entrance of the entrance is blocked) and non-controlled. Drive (unshielded entrance) is executed. Here, since the entrance blocking mechanism 113 is installed at each of the 6 entrances, the main controller 1100 issues a drive / non-drive instruction for all of the 6 entrance blocking mechanisms 113. become.

  Next, the basic structure on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine will be described with reference to FIG. The pachinko gaming machine has a main control device (main board) 100 that controls the overall operation of the pachinko gaming machine (that is, control directly related to the player's interests), and the number of rounds and games during the second special game. The display control device (sub-board) 200 that executes display control of the number of balls, etc., and the game balls supplied from the prize ball tank 19a according to the prizes received in the prize ball tank 19a, the prize ball rail 19b, and each prize opening In addition to a prize ball payout mechanism (set base) 19 having a payout unit for paying out to the ball tray, and a prize ball payout control means (prize ball control device) 300 for controlling a payout operation by the payout unit, a game ball in the upper ball tray A launching device that launches (reserved balls) into the gaming area 1 one by one, a launch control board that controls the launching operation of the launching device, a power supply unit that supplies power to each part of the pachinko gaming machine, and a power source for the pachinko gaming machine On Power switch is a switch that is provided on the front frame back surface (player side opposite).

  Next, various means of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode will be described with reference to the block diagram of FIG. First, the main controller 1100 transfers each peripheral device, that is, a distribution device α (variable winning a prize opening, large winning a prize opening) that can be opened in the first and second special games, and the transition to the first special game. The start winning ports 3a and 3b through which the game balls can be won and the display control device 200 that controls various displays on the display 2b of the sorting device α are connected to be able to transmit information. Hereinafter, first, the main controller 1100 will be described in detail.

  The main control device 1100 displays special game control means A that controls the execution of special games that are more advantageous to the player than normal games, and various information such as information about special games (number of rounds, number of balls entered), etc. Information transmitting means 1170 for transmitting to the control device 200 side. Here, the special game control means A is a first special game that performs control related to the “first special game” for opening and closing the distribution device α a predetermined number of times on condition that the start winning opening 3a or 3b is won under a predetermined condition. Transition determination execution means 1110 and a unit game for opening and closing the variable member 101 of the sorting device α a predetermined number of times on condition that the game ball flows into the specific area X in the sorting device α at the time of the first special game The second special game transition determination execution means 1130 for performing control related to the “second special game” to be performed, and the obstruction for controlling the position change of the obstruction member 113a provided for each entrance in the sorting apparatus α Member position control means 1150.

  Here, the first special game transition determination execution unit 1110 includes a start winning port winning determination unit 1111 for determining whether or not a game ball has won the start winning port 3a or 3b, and various flags related to the first special game. The first special game related flag control means 1112 for performing on / off control, the time management means 1113 for managing the valid time of the specific area, and the first to open / close the sorting apparatus α a predetermined number of times (predetermined time) under a certain condition. A first special game executing means 1114 for executing one special game, and a specific area passage determining means 1115 for determining whether or not a game ball has passed (inflowed) through the specific area X within the effective time. Yes. Here, the time management unit 1113 further includes a specific area valid timer 1113a which is a decrement counter capable of setting the valid time.

  Next, the second special game transition determination execution means 1130 determines whether or not the state of various parameters in the special game (for example, the number of rounds, the number of winnings, the elapsed time) has been updated, and the latest of the various parameters. Special game state storage determination execution means 1131 that stores information in the memory 1131a, second special game related flag control means 1132 that performs on / off control of various flags related to the second special game, and the allocation device α under certain conditions A second special game execution means 1134 for executing a unit game for opening and closing the variable member 101 a predetermined number of times (predetermined time), and a second for determining whether or not a condition for shifting to the next unit game is satisfied. Special game continuation determining means 1135. Here, the special game state storage determination execution unit 1131 further includes a memory 1131a that temporarily stores the states of various parameters (for example, the number of rounds, the number of winnings, and the elapsed time) during the special game.

  Next, the obstruction member position control means 1150 and the displacement allowance determination means 1151 for determining whether or not to change the position of the obstruction member 113a and how to change the position of which obstruction member when changing the position of the obstruction member. Displacement content determining means 1152 for determining whether or not and information temporary storage means 1153 in which flags relating to the current positions and states of the respective disturbing members (normal state, high distribution ratio state, low distribution ratio state) are temporarily stored. And further. Here, the displacement content determination means 1152 includes a high allocation rate content determination reference table 1152a that is referred to when determining the content during the high allocation rate transition, and the content during the low allocation rate transition. And a low allocation rate content determination reference table 1152b that is referred to when determining.

Here, examples of the high allocation rate content determination reference table 1152a and the low allocation rate content determination reference table 1152b are shown below. Briefly, first, the high allocation rate content determination reference table 1152a is a table that is referred to when shifting to the high allocation rate state. Basically, a lottery that is advantageous to the player is executed. Is done. However, when random numbers 1 to 3 are selected, the disturbing member is displaced at a glance that is advantageous to the player, but in reality, a false high distribution rate state in which the V entry probability itself does not change is obtained. On the other hand, the low allocation rate content determination reference table 1152b is a table that is referred to when shifting to the low allocation rate state, and basically, lottery is performed so that the player is disadvantaged.

  Next, peripheral devices will be described. First, the allocating device α includes a variable member drive solenoid 101a for driving the variable member 101 based on a command from the main controller 1100 (particularly, the first special game execution unit 1114 and the second special game execution unit 1134), Solenoid valve 113d (six as the number of blocking members 113a) that changes the position of the corresponding blocking member 113a based on a command from the control device 1100 (especially the blocking member position control means 1150), the passing of the game ball to the specific region X And a specific area passing sensor 130 for detecting the sensor.

  Further, the start winning ports 3a and 3b are provided with sensors that generate signals when a game ball is won. Next, the display control device 200 includes an information receiving unit 210 for receiving various types of information regarding display from the main control unit 1100 side, and a display control unit 220 for performing control regarding various types of display on the display 2b of the sorting apparatus α. And have.

  Next, the main processing flow on the main control device 1100 side of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. First, the main control device 1100 shifts to the first special game that opens and closes the sorting device α that functions as a variable winning port based on the inflow of game balls to the starting winning port 3a or 3b for a predetermined number of times (predetermined time). A first special game transition determination process 300 for determining whether or not, a first special game for opening and closing the distribution device α functioning as a variable winning opening under a certain condition for a predetermined number of times (predetermined time). One special game execution process 500, a second special game consisting of one or a plurality of unit games for opening and closing the distribution device α functioning as a variable winning award a predetermined number of times (predetermined time) under a certain condition. Second special game execution processing 700, movable obstruction member drive control processing 800 for executing control processing relating to the position movement of the movable obstruction member, and winning ball payout for determining a winning ball payout based on the inflow of game balls to various winning holes Process 900 To run. In addition, each process performs the said process, when the execution condition of the said process is satisfied, and when not satisfied, the said process is skipped and it transfers to the next process. Hereinafter, each step will be described in detail.

  First, the first special game transition determination process 300 for the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. First, in step 302, the first special game transition determination execution means 1110 determines whether or not a special game is currently in progress, specifically, various flags generated during the special game (for example, a first special game execution flag, It is determined whether or not a second special game execution flag, a second special game continuation flag, a specific area valid flag, etc.) are off. In the case of Yes in step 302, in step 304, the start winning port winning determination means 1111 determines whether or not the start winning port 3a or 3b has been won. In the case of Yes in step 304, in step 306, the first special game related flag control means 1112 turns on the first special game execution flag and shifts to the next process (first special game execution process 500). In addition, also when it is No in step 302 and step 304, it transfers to the following process (1st special game execution process 500).

  Next, the first special game execution process 500 of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. First, in step 502, the first special game transition determination execution means 1110 determines whether or not the first special game execution flag is on. In the case of Yes in step 502, in step 504, the first special game transition determination execution means 1110 determines whether or not the specific area valid flag is off, that is, whether or not the first special game is not being executed. . Here, in the case of No in step 504, the subsequent steps 506 to 510 are skipped and the process proceeds to step 512. On the other hand, in the case of Yes in step 504, in step 506, the time management unit 1113 sets a specific time in the specific area valid timer 1113a and starts the timer. Next, in step 508, the first special game related flag control means 1112 turns on the specific area valid flag. Then, in step 510, the first special game executing means 1114 drives the variable member solenoid 101a to open and close the variable member 101 a predetermined number of times (predetermined time) {for example, twice when the winning prize opening 3a is won. (0.5 seconds × 2), once when the winning prize opening 3b is won (0.7 seconds × 1)}. Next, in step 512, the specific area passage determination means 1115 determines whether or not a game ball has flowed into the specific area X in the sorting apparatus α. In the case of Yes in step 512, in step 514, the first special game related flag control means 1112 turns on the second special game content execution flag. In step 516, the first special game related flag control means 1112 turns off the first special game execution flag. Next, in step 522, the first special game related flag control means 1112 turns off the specific area valid flag, and proceeds to the next process (second special game execution process 700).

  On the other hand, in the case of No in step 512, in step 524, the time management unit 1113 determines whether or not the remaining time set in the specific area valid timer 1113a has become zero. If Yes in step 524, the process proceeds to step 516. In the case of No in step 502 and step 524, the process proceeds to the next process (second special game execution process 700).

  Next, the second special game execution processing 700 of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. First, in step 702, the second special game transition determination execution means 1130 determines whether or not the second special game execution flag is on. In the case of Yes in step 702, in step 704, the special gaming state storage determination execution means 1131 clears the memory 1131a and sets the number of stored rounds to “0”. Next, in steps 706 and 708, the second special game related flag control means 1132 turns off the second special game execution flag and turns on the second special game continuation flag, and proceeds to step 714. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 702, in step 710, the second special game transition determination execution means 1130 determines whether or not the second special game continuation flag is ON, that is, currently executing the second special game. It is determined whether or not there is. In the case of Yes in Step 710, in Step 712, the second special game transition determination execution means 1130 determines whether or not the open / close continuation flag is off, that is, the distribution device α ( It is determined whether or not the variable winning opening) is in a closed state. If Yes in step 712, the process proceeds to step 714. Note that if No in step 712, the process proceeds to step 720 described later.

  Next, in step 714, the special gaming state storage determination execution unit 1131 updates to add 1 to the R number stored in the memory 1131a. Next, in step 716, the second special game related flag control means 1132 turns on the open / close continuation flag, and then in step 718, the second special game execution means 1134 has the distribution device α functioning as a variable winning opening. The opening / closing drive of the variable member 101 is started. In step 720, the second special game continuation determining unit 1135 determines whether or not the game ball has passed the specific area X. In the case of Yes in Step 720, in Step 722, the second special game continuation determining means 1135 refers to the round number memory 133c and the memory 1131a, and the upper limit number of rounds in which the current round number is stored in the round number memory 133c. Whether or not it is the final round is determined. First, in the case of No in step 722, in step 724, the second special game executing means 1134 ends opening and closing of the variable member 101 of the sorting apparatus α. Then, in step 726, the second special game related flag control means 1132 turns off the open / close continuation flag and shifts to the next process (movable obstruction member drive control process 800). On the other hand, in the case of Yes in step 722, in step 728, the second special game executing means 1134 determines whether or not a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls, which is the upper limit value of the number of winnings in the unit game, has been won. Determine. If “Yes” in step 728, the process proceeds to step 732. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 728, in step 730, the second special game execution means 1134 determines whether or not the opening / closing operation (for example, 18 times) has been performed a predetermined number of times (predetermined time). In the case of Yes in step 730, the process proceeds to step 732. In step 732, the second special game executing means 1134 ends the opening / closing drive of the variable member 101 of the sorting apparatus α. Next, in step 734, the second special game related flag control means 1132 turns off the open / close continuation flag. In step 736, the second special game related flag control means 1132 turns off the second special game continuation flag and proceeds to the next process (movable obstruction member drive control process 800) (that is, the second special game continuation flag 800). The game is over). In the case of No in step 710 and also in case of No in step 730, the process proceeds to the next process (movable obstruction member drive control process 800). On the other hand, in the case of No in step 720, the process proceeds to step 728.

  Next, the movable obstruction member drive control process 800 of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. First, in step 802, the displacement availability determination unit 1151 refers to the information temporary storage unit 1153 and determines whether or not the high distribution ratio flag is off. In the case of Yes in step 802, in step 804, the displacement availability determination unit 1151 refers to the information temporary storage unit 1153, and determines whether or not the low distribution ratio flag is off. In the case of Yes in step 804, in step 806, the displacement availability determination unit 1151 determines whether or not the high distribution ratio transition condition (upgrade condition) is satisfied. Here, the “high distribution ratio transition condition” is not particularly limited and may be any condition. For example, (1) a lottery is performed by entering a game ball into the start winning opening 3a or 3b, If you win a lottery, (2) if you win a lottery by entering a game ball into the entrance that is indirectly related to the transition to a special game (ordinary design entrance), 3) When a lottery is made when the transition to the second special game is decided, and when the lottery is won, (4) When a second special game is being executed, a considerable amount of time has passed in a certain unit game. In addition, there are cases where there is no passage to the specific area X and assistance is required, and (5) a case where a player enters a predetermined entrance (usually a relatively difficult entrance). In the case of Yes in step 806, in step 808, the displacement content determining means 1152 acquires the random number and determines the displacement content of the disturbing member 113 by referring to the high allocation rate content determination reference table 1152a. To do. In step 810, the obstruction member position control means 1150 displaces the obstruction member 113a related to the entrance entrance in accordance with the content determined in step 808 (the rotation direction of the ring-shaped bank 112 is also changed in some cases). In step 812, the obstructing member position control unit 1150 accesses the information temporary storage unit 1153 and turns on the high distribution ratio flag. If No in step 806, the process proceeds to step 820. With the processing so far, the transition to the “high distribution ratio state” that can be easily distributed to the V entrance is completed.

  Here, in the case of No in step 802, that is, in the case of the current “high distribution ratio” state, in step 814, the displacement availability determination unit 1151 determines whether or not the high distribution ratio cancellation condition is satisfied. . Here, the “high distribution ratio canceling condition” is not particularly limited, and may be any condition. Examples of the conditions corresponding to the above example are (1) a game ball to the start winning holes 3a and 3b. (2) When a winning ball is drawn by entering the game ball, (2) Falling by entering the game ball into the entrance (normal design entrance) that is indirectly related to the transition to the special game When a lottery is performed and the falling lottery is won, (3) When a falling lottery is performed for each round of the second special game (before the start of the round, after the end of the round), and the falling lottery is won, (4) When the second special game is being executed, if a game ball enters the specific area X in a certain unit game and the assist becomes unnecessary, (5) a predetermined entrance (usually a comparison) If you enter the entrance again (punk), That. In the case of Yes in step 814, in step 816, the blocking member position control means 1150 sets all the blocking members 113a, which are the default settings, to the “non-blocking position” and sets the rotation direction of the ring bank 112 to “clockwise”. Set to "around". In step 818, the blocking member position control unit 1150 accesses the information temporary storage unit 1153 and turns off the high distribution ratio flag. In the case of No in step 814, the process proceeds to the next process (prize ball payout process 900). With the processing so far, the transition from the “high distribution ratio state”, which is easily distributed to the V entrance, to the “normal state” is completed.

  Next, at step 820, the displacement propriety determining means 1151 determines whether or not the low distribution ratio transition condition (falling condition) is satisfied. Here, the “low distribution ratio transition condition” is not particularly limited, and may be any condition. For example, (1) a lottery is performed by entering a game ball into the start winning openings 3a and 3b, If the winning lottery is won, (2) the falling lottery will be performed by entering the game ball at the entrance (normal design entrance) indirectly related to the transition to the special game, and the winning lottery will be won. (3) When the transition to the second special game is determined, a falling lottery is performed, and when the falling lottery is won, (4) the number of second special game transitions within a predetermined time (for example, 30 minutes) When the number exceeds the predetermined number, (5) when entering a predetermined entrance (usually relatively difficult entrance) can be mentioned. In the case of Yes in step 820, in step 822, the displacement content determination unit 1152 acquires the random number and refers to the reference table 1152b for determining the low distribution ratio content, thereby determining the displacement content of the disturbing member 113a. To do. In step 824, the blocking member position control means 1150 displaces the blocking member 113a associated with the related entrance according to the content determined in step 822 (the rotation direction of the ring-shaped bank 112 is also changed in some cases). In step 826, the disturbing member position control unit 1150 accesses the information temporary storage unit 1153 and turns on the low distribution ratio flag. In the case of No in step 820, the process proceeds to the next process (prize ball payout process 900). With the processing so far, the transition to the “low distribution ratio state” that is difficult to be distributed to the V entrance is completed.

  Here, in the case of No in step 804, that is, in the case of the current “low distribution ratio” state, in step 828, the displacement availability determination unit 1151 determines whether or not the low distribution ratio cancellation condition is satisfied. . Here, the “low distribution ratio canceling condition” is not particularly limited, and may be any condition. Examples of the conditions corresponding to the above example are (1) game balls to the start winning ports 3a and 3b. (2) If you win the lottery, you will be drawn by entering the game ball to the entrance (normal design entrance) indirectly related to the transition to the special game When the lottery is won, (3) when the transition to the second special game is decided, the lottery is performed, and when the lottery is won, (4) the second special game within a predetermined time (for example, 30 minutes) When the number of transitions is less than a predetermined number, (5) when entering a predetermined entrance (usually relatively difficult entrance) again. In the case of Yes in step 828, in step 830, the disturbing member position control means 1150 sets all the disturbing members 113a, which are the default settings, to the “non-obstructing position” and sets the rotation direction of the ring bank 112 to “clockwise”. Set to "around". In step 832, the disturbing member position control unit 1150 accesses the information temporary storage unit 1153 and turns off the low distribution ratio flag. In the case of No in step 828, the process proceeds to the next process (prize ball payout process 900). With the processing so far, the transition from the “low distribution rate state” to the “normal state”, which is difficult to be distributed to the V entrance, is completed.

  Next, the operation of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode will be described with reference to the drawings. First, when the player rotates the handle 10 clockwise, a game ball is released into the game area 1 (see FIG. 1). At this time, when the game ball wins the start winning opening 3a or 3b, the first special game is performed. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 1, the variable member 101 of the distribution device α functioning as a variable winning opening is opened and closed a predetermined number of times (for example, in the case of the starting winning opening 3a, twice of the starting winning opening 3b). Once in case). Then, when the game ball wins the sorting apparatus α by the opening / closing operation of the variable member 101 and the game ball flows into the specific area X, the transition to the second special game is determined. If the game ball did not win in the sorting device α during the first special game, or the game ball won in the sorting device α during the first special game, but did not flow into the specific area X In some cases, the second special game is not transferred.

  And when it flows into the specific area X during the first special game, the second special game is executed. Specifically, the unit game in which the variable member 101 of the distribution device α continues to open and close is limited to a predetermined number of times (for example, 14 times), and the upper limit is that the game ball flows into the specific area X in each unit game. Executed.

  Here, with reference to FIGS. 13 and 14, the operation of the sorting apparatus particularly related to the present invention will be described. First, FIG. 13 shows a case where three lose entrances are shielded as an example of the “high distribution ratio state”. In this case, when a game ball enters the sorting apparatus α, first, if the rotation direction is clockwise, it can be expected that the game ball will enter the V entrance with a probability of 2/3 ( 4 / 3π of the total rotation angle becomes the V entry entrance definite region). On the other hand, when the rotation direction is counterclockwise, the appearance probability is that there are only three holes, but the probability of entering the V entrance is 1/6 (the actual rotation angle is not changed). Of these, π / 3 is the V entrance entry determination area). On the other hand, FIG. 14 shows, as an example of the “low distribution ratio state”, the movable disturbing member related to the V entrance is repeatedly displaced between the “disturbing position” and the “non-disturbing position” every 0.5 seconds. Indicates when to do. In this case, when a game ball enters the sorting device α, 1/6 (the number of V entrances with respect to the total entrance number) × 1/2 (the time when the V entrance can enter with respect to the entire time) = The game ball can be expected to enter the V entrance with a probability of 1/12.

  Next, a modified example of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode will be described. As described above, as long as it has a function of shielding at least one entrance of a plurality of entrances for distributing to either the normal area or the specific area in the distribution device, any configuration is adopted. May be.

  An example is shown in FIG. The distribution device α (2) according to this example is a sliding shielding member 113a (2) provided on the upper surface of each entrance opening. When in the “interfering position”, the shielding member 113a (2) is slid so as to cover the opening of the entrance 111a (2) {see FIG. 15 (1)} and is in the “non-interfering position”. Sometimes, the shielding member 113a (2) is slid so that the opening of the entrance 111a (2) is exposed. For convenience of explanation, the shielding member 113a (2) is shown only in the inner entrance 111a (2) of the 6 entrances, but the shielding member 113a (2) is also shown in other entrances. Is slidably arranged. The mechanism for driving the shielding member 113a (2) is the same as described above.

  The following example is shown in FIG. The sorting device α according to the example moves so as to slide in the plane direction toward the opening side of the entrance when the entrance is in the “interference position” for each entrance {{FIG. 16 (1)} Reference}, when in the “non-interfering position”, the shield member 113a (3) can be moved {see FIG. 16 (2)} so as to be slidable in a plane direction with respect to the side opposite to the opening of the entrance. Have. The mechanism by which the shielding member 113a (3) is driven is the same as described above.

FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 2 is an overall view of the sorting apparatus in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 3 is an overall view of the sorting apparatus in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 4 is an overall view of a distribution unit (only outside) in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 5 is an overall view of the distribution unit (external and internal) in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 6 is a rear view of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 7 is a functional block diagram of a pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 8 is a main flowchart on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 9 is a flowchart of the first special game transition determination process on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 10 is a flowchart of the first special game execution process on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 11 is a flowchart of the second special game execution process on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 12 is a flowchart of variable disturbing member drive control processing on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 13 is an overall view of the allocating unit (external only) in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 14 is an overall view of a distribution unit (only outside) in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 15 is an overall view of a distribution unit (only outside) in a pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode (modified example) of the present invention. FIG. 16 is an overall view of the sorting unit (external only) in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode (modified example) of the present invention.

Explanation of symbols

α Distributor 111a V entrance 111b Loss entrance 113a Block member 113c Actuator 113d Solenoid valve 1150 Block member position control means

Claims (3)

In a pachinko gaming machine having a distribution device that distributes the game ball to either a normal area or a specific area that is more advantageous to the player than the normal area when a game ball enters,
The sorting device is
One or more normal area entrances related to the normal area;
One or more specific area entrances related to the specific area;
Among the normal area entrance and the specific area entrance, with respect to one or a plurality of entrances, an obstruction position that prevents entry of a game ball into the entrance, and a game to the entrance A movable obstructing member movable to a non-obstructing position that does not obstruct a ball entry;
Movable obstacle member position changing means capable of changing the position of the movable obstacle member;
A pachinko gaming machine, comprising: obstruction member position control means for controlling the movable obstruction member position changing means to change the position of the movable obstruction member.   The pachinko gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein when the plurality of movable obstruction members are present, the obstruction member position control means determines how to change the position of any of the movable obstruction members.   The pachinko gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the movable obstruction member is provided for all the entrances.

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