JP2009136534A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine allowing a player to grasp that a state of causing the timing of opening the movable part of a prize device and the timing of causing a game ball to go to the movable part to coincide with each other comes near, including the advantageousness of the state. <P>SOLUTION: The prize device 40 is arranged directly under a display device 60, the game ball entering a center frame 90 around a display screen 61 is subjected to ball entrance detection, is retained in a stage 93, and is discharged to an opening and closing entering ball part 216 of the prize device 40 from a discharge part 94. An advantageousness suggesting section suggests that the state of causing the game ball to easily enter the opening and closing entering ball part 216 comes near and the advantageousness of the state based on the number of entering balls detected by an entering ball detection sensor 92a within the first period from detection start time, i.e., time of detection of the entering ball by the entering ball detection sensor 92a and detection of the entering ball to the first start port 31, etc. within the second period after start of detection. The player can know that the state of causing the game ball to easily enter the opening and closing entering ball part 216 of the prize device 40 comes near and the advantageousness of the state. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2009,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine.

Conventionally, as a gaming machine represented by, for example, a pachinko machine, a winning device provided in a gaming board at a position different from the starting opening when a gaming ball is inserted into a starting opening provided in the gaming board Opening is formed by opening the movable part (for example, the movable part is opened 1 second after entering the ball), and a game ball flowing down the vicinity of the movable part may enter the winning device through the opening. A gaming machine provided with a distribution device that distributes a game ball entered in the winning device to a specific region called a V zone or a region other than the V zone by a movable object inside the winning device Is mentioned. In this type of gaming machine, when a game ball is guided to the V zone in a normal gaming state, the gaming machine shifts to a gaming state advantageous to the player (for example, a big hit state) (see, for example, Patent Document 1).
Japanese Patent Laying-Open No. 2005-270584 (pages 8-9, FIG. 3)

However, the conventional example having such a configuration has the following problems.
That is, in the conventional pachinko machine, for example, on the game board, the game ball flows down without staying long while the flow direction is distributed by the nail. In addition, the movable part of the winning device is opened for a predetermined time based on the entrance to the starting opening, but it is not known until immediately before whether the game ball flows down toward the moving part of the winning device, and the winning device It is difficult for the player to grasp that the state in which the game ball is easy to enter (the state in which the timing at which the movable part of the winning device is released matches the timing at which the game ball goes to the movable part) is approaching. There is a problem that it is more difficult for the player to grasp that the state where the ball is easy to enter is approaching, including superiority and inferiority of the state. In other words, the player knows whether a single game ball is likely to enter the winning device, or whether a plurality of game balls are easy to enter simultaneously. It is even more difficult.

  The present invention has been made in view of such circumstances, and it is easy for a game ball to enter the winning device (the timing at which the movable portion of the winning device is released coincides with the timing at which the game ball heads toward the movable portion). It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine that allows a player to grasp that the state is approaching, including superiority or inferiority of the state.

In order to achieve such an object, the present invention has the following configuration.
That is, the invention described in claim 1
In a gaming machine with a gaming board having a gaming area into which gaming balls are to be shot,
The game board includes an operation port through which a game ball can enter at a predetermined position of the game area,
The gaming board further includes an operating port detecting means for detecting a gaming ball that has entered the operating port, and a winning device that allows the game ball to be entered based on the detection timing of the gaming ball by the operating port detecting means. And a display means that includes a display screen and produces a predetermined display effect on the display screen, in a predetermined position in the game area and in the vertical direction from the top in the order of the display device and the winning device,
The display means includes a decorative member disposed on at least a part of the periphery of the display screen,
The decorative member is
An entrance where game balls can enter,
Entry detection means for detecting entry of a game sphere into the entrance,
A guide passage for guiding a game ball that has entered the entrance,
Staying means for staying the game ball guided in the guide passage;
Discharging means for discharging the game ball from the staying means to the upper part of the winning device in a discharge range narrower than the display screen width at a position below the display means;
With
The winning device changes to an open state in which a game ball from the discharge means can enter based on the game ball having entered the operation port, and is provided directly below the discharge means. Opening and closing entrance means,
Furthermore, the number of detected balls in the first ball detection means within the first period from the detection start time when the ball detection is performed by the ball detection means, and the operating port in the second period after the start of detection. Based on the detection of entering the ball, it is provided with superiority / inferiority suggesting means for suggesting that the state in which a game ball is likely to enter is approaching the opening / closing entrance means and the superiority or inferiority of the state. Is.

  [Operation / Effect] According to the first aspect of the present invention, the game board has a game area into which a game ball is to be driven, and has an operation port through which a game ball can enter at a predetermined position of the game area. Yes. The gaming board further includes an operating port detecting means for detecting a gaming ball that has entered the operating port, and a winning device that allows the game ball to enter based on the detection timing of the gaming ball by the operating port detecting means; Display means including a display screen and providing a predetermined display effect on the display screen are arranged in parallel in the vertical direction from the top in the order of the display device and the winning device at a predetermined location in the game area. The display means includes a decorative member arranged at least at a part of the periphery of the display screen. The decorative member includes a entrance that allows a game ball to enter, an entrance detection unit that detects entrance of the game ball into the entrance, and a guide passage that guides the game ball that has entered the entrance And a staying means for staying the game ball guided in the guide passage, and a discharging means for discharging the game ball from the staying means to the upper part of the winning device in a discharge range narrower than the display screen width at a position below the display means. And. The winning device is an open / close ball entry means provided immediately below the discharge means, which changes to an open state in which a game ball from the discharge means can enter based on the game ball entering the operation port. It has. Furthermore, the number of entrance detections in the entrance detection means in the first period from the start of detection, which is the entrance detection in the entrance detection means, and the entrance to the operation port in the second period after the start of detection. Based on the ball detection, there is provided superiority / inferiority suggesting means for suggesting that the state in which the game ball is likely to enter the approaching opening / closing entrance means and the superiority or inferiority of the state.

  Accordingly, a winning device is arranged immediately below the display means, and the game ball that has entered the decorative member around the display screen is detected and stayed by the staying means and discharged from the discharging means to the opening / closing entrance means of the winning device. The superiority / inferiority suggesting means includes the number of detected balls detected by the ball-entry detecting means within the first period from the start of detection when the ball-entry is detected by the ball-entry detecting means, Based on the detection of the entrance to the operating port within the second period, it is suggested that the state where the game ball is likely to enter the open / close entrance means and the superiority or inferiority of the state are suggested. The state in which the game ball is likely to enter the opening / closing entrance means of the apparatus (the state in which the opening timing of the opening / closing entrance means coincides with the timing of the game ball going to the opening / closing entrance means) and the superiority or inferiority of the state The game ball enters the winning device Oversight can also be reduced in determining whether to process.

The invention according to claim 2
An operation port into which a game ball can enter,
An operating port detecting means for detecting a game ball that has entered the operating port;
A variable entrance that is changed from a reduced state to an enlarged state based on the detection timing of the game ball by the operating port detection means;
A ball entrance that is provided above the variable ball entrance and into which a game ball can enter, a stay means for staying the game ball entering the ball entrance, and a game ball staying in the stay means are discharged. A decorative member provided with a discharging means;
Entry detection means for detecting a game sphere that has entered the entrance,
When a game ball is detected by the entrance detection means, a first measurement time is measured, and a game ball is detected by the entrance detection means while the first measurement time is being measured. Measuring means for measuring the second measurement time;
When a predetermined condition is satisfied when the measurement unit measures the first measurement time and does not measure the second measurement time, the first information corresponding to the first measurement time is notified. And suggesting means for notifying the second information corresponding to the second measurement time when a predetermined condition is satisfied when the measurement means measures the second measurement time;
A gaming machine characterized by comprising:

  [Operation / Effect] According to the invention described in claim 2, a game ball can enter the operation port, and the operation port detecting means detects the game ball that has entered the operation port. The variable entrance is changed from the contracted state to the expanded state based on the detection timing of the game ball by the operating port detecting means. The decorative member is provided above the variable entrance, a entrance where a game ball can enter, a stay means for staying the game ball entering the entrance, and staying at the stay means And a discharging means for discharging the played game ball. The entrance detection means detects a game ball that has entered the entrance. The measuring means measures the first measurement time when the game ball is detected by the ball detection means, and the game ball is detected by the ball detection means while the first measurement time is being measured. The second measurement time is measured. The suggesting means is that the first measuring time is measured by the measuring means and the second measuring time is not measured, and a predetermined condition (for example, that a ball enters the operating port during a predetermined first effective period) ) Is established, the first information corresponding to the first measurement time is notified, and at the time when the second measurement time is measured by the measuring means, a predetermined condition (for example, a predetermined second effective period) 2), the second information corresponding to the second measurement time is notified, so that the player can easily enter the game ball at the variable entrance ( It is possible to know from the first information and the second information that the expansion state timing of the variable entrance and the timing at which the game ball goes to the variable entrance match) and the superiority of the state are approaching. And oversight of the process of whether or not the game ball enters the variable entrance It can also be reduced.

  The present specification also discloses an invention relating to the following gaming machines.

(1) In the gaming machine according to claim 1,
The superiority or inferiority suggesting means is configured such that when the number of detected entrances in the entrance detection means in the first period is zero and the entrance to the operation port is detected in the second period, One winning suggestion that one game ball can easily enter the opening / closing entrance means is performed, and the number of detected entrances by the entrance detection means within the first period is 1 or more, and the second If there is a detection of a ball entering the operating port within a period, a plurality of winning indications are easily given to the opening / closing ball entering means so that a plurality of game balls can enter, and the operating port is transferred to the operating port outside the second period. A game machine characterized in that if there is an incoming ball detection, the opening / closing ball entry means makes a suggestion that the game ball is difficult to enter.

  According to the invention described in (1) above, the superiority / inferiority suggesting means has zero number of detected entrances in the entrance detecting means in the first period, and the entrance to the operating port in the second period. If there is a detection, the opening / closing entrance means gives one winning suggestion that one game ball can easily enter, and the number of detected entrances by the entrance detection means within the first period is 1 or more. In addition, when the entrance to the operation opening is detected within the second period, a plurality of winning indications are easily given to the opening and closing entry means so that a plurality of game balls can enter, and the operation opening is outside the second period. When the player enters the opening / closing entrance means, the game ball makes an indication that it is difficult for the game ball to enter the opening / closing entrance means, so that the player can easily enter the opening / closing entrance means of the winning device (open / close The state in which the opening timing of the ball entry means coincides with the timing at which the game ball moves toward the opening and closing ball entry means) and the superiority or inferiority of that state It is possible to know. That is, it is possible to know whether it is easy to enter one or more balls in the opening / closing ball entry means. In addition, it is possible to know that it is difficult to enter the opening / closing entrance means in the case of suggestion of detachment. Then, the player can see whether or not the game ball that enters the entrance of the decorative member and is finally discharged from the discharge means enters the open / close entrance means that is in an open state. The oversight of the process of whether or not the game ball enters the winning device can be reduced.

(2) In the gaming machine according to claim 1, or the gaming machine according to (1),
A gaming machine, comprising: a ball notifying unit for notifying a ball entering the decorative member based on a ball detection by the ball detecting unit.

  According to the invention described in (2) above, the incoming ball notifying unit notifies the incoming ball to the decorative member based on the incoming ball detection by the incoming ball detecting unit. Therefore, the player can know the entry of the game ball into the decoration member by such notification, and it is not necessary to pay attention to the game ball that is driven into the game area entering the entrance of the decoration member.

(3) In the gaming machine according to claim 1,
The superiority / inferiority suggesting means performs a suggestive effect display that suggests that a state in which a game ball is likely to enter the opening / closing entrance means is approaching on the display screen of the display means and superiority or inferiority of the state. A gaming machine characterized by that.

  According to the invention described in (3) above, the superiority / inferiority suggesting means suggests that a state in which a game ball is likely to enter the opening / closing entrance means is close to the display screen of the display means and the superiority or inferiority of the state. The suggestive effect display is performed. Accordingly, the player sees the suggestion effect display displayed on the display screen of the display means, so that the player can easily enter the game ball into the open / close ball entry means (the opening timing of the open / close ball entry means and the game ball It is possible to know that the state of approaching the timing toward the opening / closing ball entry means is approaching and the superiority or inferiority of the state, and the ball enters the entrance of the decorative member and is finally discharged from the discharge means The player can see whether or not the game ball enters the open / close ball entry means that is in the open state, and the oversight of the process of whether or not the game ball enters the winning device can be reduced.

(4) In the gaming machine according to claim 1,
The superiority / inferiority suggestion means includes sound output means, and outputs a suggestion sound that suggests that the state in which a game ball is likely to enter the approaching opening / closing entrance means and the superiority or inferiority of the state is output from the sound output means. A gaming machine characterized by being a thing.

  According to the invention described in (4), the superiority / inferiority suggesting means includes sound output means, and suggests that the state where the game ball is likely to enter the approaching opening / closing entrance means is approaching and the superiority or inferiority of the state. The suggestion sound is output from the sound output means. Therefore, when the player listens to the suggestion sound from the sound output means, the player can easily enter the game ball into the open / close ball entry means (the opening timing of the open / close ball entry means and the game ball to the open / close ball entry means). The game ball that enters the entrance of the decorative member and is finally discharged from the discharge means is opened. The player can see the state of whether or not to enter the open / close ball entry means that is in a state, and the oversight of whether or not the game ball enters the winning device can be reduced.

(5) In the gaming machine according to claim 1, or the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (4),
The staying means has a stay route that advances the game balls in a one-way direction in the order of the guided game balls.

  According to the invention as described in said (5), a stay means has a stay path | route which advances those game balls to one way in order of the guided game balls. In other words, even if a plurality of game balls stay at the same time, the game balls move in one way in the order of entry, so the discharge timing of these game balls can be predicted from the passage length. It is. Therefore, even if a plurality of game balls enter the decorative member at the same time, the superiority or inferiority suggestion means suggests that each of the game balls is approaching a state in which it is easy for a game ball to enter the opening / closing entrance means. can do.

(6) In the gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, or the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (5),
The winning device is
Specific entry means that triggers the occurrence of a gaming state advantageous to the player by entering the game ball;
Non-specific entry means that is a means of entry other than the specific entry means and allows a game ball to enter,
A distribution unit that distributes an incoming game ball to the specific entry unit or the non-specific entry unit;
The specific entry means, the non-specific entry means, and the distribution means are disposed at predetermined locations in an internal space, and the specific entry means, the non-specific entry means, and the distribution means are A body member at least capable of being visually recognized from the outside in front view;
A gaming machine characterized by comprising:

  According to the invention described in (6) above, the winning device includes a specific ball entry means that triggers the occurrence of a game state advantageous to the player when the game ball enters the ball, and other than the specific ball entry means. Non-specific entry means that can enter a game ball, a distribution means that distributes game balls to the specific entry means or the non-specific entry means, The specific entry means and the distribution means are arranged at predetermined positions in the internal space, and at least the distribution means are visually recognized from the outside in the front view among the specific entry means, the non-specific entry means and the distribution means. Based on the possible main body member and the game ball having entered the operating port, the game ball from the discharge means is changed to an open state in which the ball can enter, and an open / close opening provided immediately below the discharge means. And a ball means. Therefore, even in the case of such a winning device (equipped with a specific entry means, a non-specific entry means, a distribution means, a main body member, and an open / close entry means), the effect of the above-described claim 1 or the like is obtained. .

(7) In a gaming machine equipped with a gaming board having a gaming area into which gaming balls are to be driven,
The game board is opened and closed to change between an operation port through which a game ball can enter, a first state in which the game ball cannot enter or can enter, and a second state in which the game ball can enter more easily than the first state. A ball means is provided at each predetermined location of the game area,
First lottery means for performing a lottery to determine whether or not to change the opening and closing ball entry means to the second state based on the ball entering the operation port;
A second lottery means for lottery of occurrence of a gaming state advantageous to the player based on the entrance to the opening / closing entrance means;
Identification information variation display means for displaying on the display screen a variation display effect of identification information indicating whether or not a game state advantageous to the player has occurred, which is a display effect according to whether or not the second lottery means is successful,
A decorative member provided directly above the opening and closing ball entry means and covering a predetermined portion around the display screen,
The decorative member is
An entrance where game balls can enter,
Entry detection means for detecting entry of a game sphere into the entrance,
A guide passage for guiding a game ball that has entered the entrance,
Staying means for staying the game ball guided in the guide passage;
Discharging means for discharging the game ball from the staying means to an upper part of the opening / closing entrance means in a discharge range narrower than the display screen width at a position below the display means,
With
Furthermore, the number of detected balls detected by the ball detecting means within the first period from the start of detection, which is the time of detecting the ball entering by the ball detecting means, and the first time within the second period after the start of detection. Based on the winning in the lottery means, the open / close entrance means is provided with superiority / inferiority suggesting means for suggesting that a state where a game ball is likely to enter is approaching and superiority or inferiority of the state. Gaming machine.

  According to the invention described in (7) above, the game board having a game area into which a game ball is to be driven has an operation port into which the game ball can enter and a first state in which the game ball cannot enter or can enter Opening and closing ball entry means for changing to the second state where it is easier to enter the ball than the first state is provided at each predetermined location of the game area. The first lottery means performs a lottery to determine whether or not to change the open / close ball entry means to the second state based on the entry into the operation port. The second lottery means draws the presence / absence of occurrence of a gaming state advantageous to the player based on the entrance to the opening / closing entrance means. The identification information variation display means is a display effect according to whether or not the second lottery means is successful, and displays on the display screen a variation display effect of identification information indicating whether or not a game state advantageous to the player has occurred. The decorative member is provided immediately above the opening / closing ball entry means and covers a predetermined portion around the display screen. The entrance detection means detects the entrance of the game ball to the entrance of the decorative member. The guide passage guides the game ball that has entered the entrance. The staying means makes the game ball guided in the guide passage stay. The discharging means discharges the game ball from the staying means to the upper part of the opening / closing ball entering means in a discharge range narrower than the display screen width at a position below the display means. The superiority or inferiority suggesting means includes the number of detected balls detected by the ball detecting means within the first period from the start of detection when the ball detecting is performed by the ball detecting means, and the first number within the second period after the start of detection. Based on the winning in the lottery means, it is suggested that the state in which the game ball is easy to enter the approaching opening / closing entrance means and the superiority or inferiority of the state.

  Accordingly, the opening / closing ball entry means is disposed immediately below the display means, and the game ball that has entered the decorative member around the display screen is detected and stayed by the stay means and discharged from the discharge means to the opening / closing ball entry means. The superiority or inferiority suggesting means is configured to detect the number of incoming balls detected by the incoming ball detecting means within the first period from the start of detection when the incoming ball is detected by the incoming ball detecting means, and the first number after the start of detection. Based on the winning in the first lottery means within two periods, a state in which a game ball can easily enter the opening / closing entrance means (the opening timing of the opening / closing entrance means and the timing at which the game ball goes to the opening / closing entrance means) (Same state) is approaching and the superiority or inferiority of that state, so even in the case of a so-called first-class gaming machine, the player can easily enter a game ball into the opening and closing ball entry means. Knowing that you ’re approaching and the superiority of that state Come, oversight of whether the course game balls are ball entrance to the opening and closing ball entrance means can be reduced.

(8) In the gaming machine according to (7),
The superiority or inferiority suggesting means is when the number of detected entrances by the entrance detecting means in the first period is zero and the winning by the first lottery means is made in the second period. One winning suggestion that one game ball can easily enter the opening / closing entrance means is performed, and the number of detected entrances by the entrance detection means within the first period is 1 or more, and the second If the first lottery means is won within the period, a plurality of winning indications are easily given to the opening / closing ball entering means, and the first lottery is performed outside the second period. A gaming machine characterized in that when a winning is won by means, a suggestion is made that the game ball is difficult to enter the opening / closing entrance means.

  According to the invention described in (8) above, the superiority / inferiority suggesting means is such that the number of detected balls detected by the detected ball detecting means within the first period is zero and the first lottery means within the second period. If there is a win, one opening game suggests that one game ball is likely to enter, and the number of detected entrances by the entrance detection means during the first period is 1 or more. In addition, if the first lottery means is won within the second period, a plurality of winning indications are easily given to the opening and closing ball entering means, and the first outside the second period. If the lottery means wins, the game ball will enter the open / close ball entry means, and it will be suggested that the game ball will enter the open / close ball entry means. The state in which the opening timing of the game and the timing at which the game ball moves toward the opening / closing entrance means are approaching, and the superiority or inferiority of that state is known It is possible. That is, it is possible to know whether it is easy to enter one or more balls in the opening / closing ball entry means. In addition, it is possible to know that it is difficult to enter the opening / closing entrance means in the case of suggestion of detachment. Then, the player can see whether or not the game ball that enters the entrance of the decorative member and is finally discharged from the discharge means enters the open / close entrance means that is in an open state. The oversight of the process of whether or not the game ball enters the winning device can be reduced.

(9) In the gaming machine according to (7) or (8),
A gaming machine, comprising: a ball notifying unit for notifying a ball entering the decorative member based on a ball detection by the ball detecting unit.

  According to the invention described in (9) above, the incoming ball notifying unit notifies the incoming ball to the decorative member based on the incoming ball detection by the incoming ball detecting unit. Therefore, the player can know the entry of the game ball into the decoration member by such notification, and it is not necessary to pay attention to the game ball that is driven into the game area entering the entrance of the decoration member.

(10) In the gaming machine according to (7),
The superiority / inferiority suggesting means performs a suggestive effect display that suggests that a state in which a game ball is likely to enter the opening / closing entrance means is approaching on the display screen of the display means and superiority or inferiority of the state. A gaming machine characterized by that.

  According to the invention described in (10) above, the superiority / inferiority suggesting means suggests that a state in which a game ball is likely to enter the opening / closing entrance means is close to the display screen of the display means and the superiority or inferiority of the state. The suggestive effect display is performed. Accordingly, the player sees the suggestion effect display displayed on the display screen of the display means, so that the player can easily enter the game ball into the open / close ball entry means (the opening timing of the open / close ball entry means and the game ball It is possible to know that the state of approaching the timing toward the opening / closing ball entry means is approaching and the superiority or inferiority of the state, and the ball enters the entrance of the decorative member and is finally discharged from the discharge means The player can see whether or not the game ball enters the open / close ball entry means that is in the open state, and the oversight of the process of whether or not the game ball enters the winning device can be reduced.

(11) In the gaming machine according to (7),
The superiority / inferiority suggestion means includes sound output means, and outputs a suggestion sound that suggests that the state in which a game ball is likely to enter the approaching opening / closing entrance means and the superiority or inferiority of the state is output from the sound output means. A gaming machine characterized by being a thing.

  According to the invention described in (11) above, the suggesting means includes sound output means, and suggests that the state where the game ball is likely to enter the approaching opening and closing means is approaching and the superiority or inferiority of the state. Sound is output from the sound output means. Therefore, when the player listens to the suggestion sound from the sound output means, the player can easily enter the game ball into the open / close ball entry means (the opening timing of the open / close ball entry means and the game ball to the open / close ball entry means). The game ball that enters the entrance of the decorative member and is finally discharged from the discharge means is opened. The player can see the state of whether or not to enter the open / close ball entry means that is in a state, and the oversight of whether or not the game ball enters the winning device can be reduced.

(12) In the gaming machine according to any one of (7) to (11),
The staying means has a stay route that advances the game balls in a one-way direction in the order of the guided game balls.

  According to the invention described in (12) above, the staying means has a stay route that advances the game balls in a one-way direction in the order of the guided game balls. In other words, even if a plurality of game balls stay at the same time, the game balls move in one way in the order of entry, so the discharge timing of these game balls can be predicted from the passage length. It is. Therefore, even if a plurality of game balls enter the decorative member at the same time, the superiority or inferiority suggestion means suggests that each of the game balls is approaching a state in which it is easy for a game ball to enter the opening / closing entrance means. can do.

(13) In the gaming machine according to claim 1, or the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (6),
The gaming machine, wherein the decorative member and the winning device are integrally formed.

  According to the invention described in (13) above, in the case where the decoration member discharge means and the open / close ball entry means of the winning device are separately attached to the game board, the discharge means and the open / close ball entry means are provided. Although the positional relationship changes depending on the accuracy of attachment to both game boards, since the decorative member and the winning device are integrally formed, the positional relationship between the discharging means and the opening / closing ball entering means There is no change depending on the accuracy of mounting on the game board, and it is not necessary to adjust the mounting position of the both, and the mounting workability is excellent.

(14) In the gaming machine according to (13),
A constricted portion having a width smaller than a lateral width of the decorative member and the winning device is provided on both sides between the decorative member and the winning device in a state in which the game board is viewed from the front.
The game machine according to claim 1, wherein the opening and closing ball entry means is provided in the constricted portion.

  According to the invention described in (14), the constricted portions having a width smaller than the lateral width of the decorative member and the winning device are provided on both sides between the decorative member and the winning device in a state where the game board is viewed from the front. Therefore, the game area can be widened as much as the constricted portion is formed. That is, the game ball may flow down to the constriction between the decorative member and the winning device. In addition, since the opening / closing entrance means is provided in the constriction portion, the process of whether or not the game ball enters the display screen of the display means and the opening / closing entrance means provided in the constriction portion immediately below the display screen Can be seen at the same time, and even if the player pays attention to the display screen of the display means, it is possible to reduce oversight of the process of whether or not the player has entered the winning device.

(15) In the gaming machine according to (14),
The opening / closing ball entry means includes a pair of movable parts arranged in a horizontal direction, and the pair of movable parts pivots and opens so that the front end sides are separated from each other with the shaft part on the lower end side as an axis. Can be changed between an open state that forms an opening in which the ball can enter and a closed state in which the pair of movable parts rotate and close so that the distal end sides approach each other with the shaft part as an axis. The gaming machine is characterized in that the pair of movable portions are positioned within a lateral width of the decorative member and the winning device in the opened state.

  According to the invention described in (15) above, the pair of movable parts arranged in the lateral direction in the open / close ball entry means rotate and open so that the tip side is separated from each other with the shaft part on the lower end side as the axis. By this, it becomes an open state that forms an opening in which a game ball can enter, and conversely, it can be changed to a closed state in which the opening is closed by rotating and closing so that the tip side approaches each other with the shaft portion as an axis. It is a thing. Even when the pair of movable parts are in the open state, the game area width does not become narrower than the width of the decorative member and the winning device because it is located within the width of the decorative member and the winning device.

(16) In the gaming machine according to (15),
The gaming area is circular, substantially circular, elliptical or substantially elliptical in front view,
The constricted portion is located at a portion having the largest width in a front view of the gaming area.

  According to the invention described in (16) above, the game area is circular, substantially circular, elliptical or substantially elliptical in front view, and the constricted portion has the largest lateral width in front view of the game area. Since the horizontal width of the display means and the winning device is maximized, the movable portion remains within the horizontal width of the decorative member and the winning device even when the pair of movable portions are opened. For this reason, the game area width is not narrowed by the movement of the movable portion, and it can be configured to be interesting even by the flow-down mode of the game balls in the game area.

(17) In the gaming machine according to (16),
The winning device is provided with an arcuate passage portion whose center is high when viewed from the front and whose both ends are lower than the center, so that the central portion is located immediately below the discharging means,
The game ball discharged from the discharge means can flow down from the central portion of the arc-shaped passage portion toward the left end or the right end,
The gaming machine, wherein the pair of movable parts are respectively disposed at both ends of the arcuate passage part.

  According to the invention as described in said (17), the winning device is equipped with the arc-shaped channel | path part where the center is high and both ends are lower than it in front view so that the center location may be located just under a discharge means. . The game ball discharged from the discharging means can flow down from the central portion of the arc-shaped passage portion toward the left end or the right end. A pair of movable parts are provided at both ends of the arcuate passage part. Therefore, the game ball that enters the decorative member of the display means and is discharged from the discharge means is always discharged to the central portion of the arc-shaped passage portion of the winning device, and flows down toward the left end or the right end of the arc-shaped passage portion. Then, it can be guided toward the movable parts respectively provided at the left end and the right end. For example, if a pair of movable parts are in the open state, a game ball that has passed through the arc-shaped passage part enters the winning device, and conversely if the pair of movable parts is in the closed state, it enters the winning device. You will pass without a ball. In other words, the game ball that has entered the decoration member of the display means can always be guided to the opening / closing ball entry means (a pair of movable parts) of the winning device, and the open / close ball entry means (the pair of movable parts) is open or Whether the ball can be entered can be determined by the closed state.

(18) In the gaming machine according to claim 1, or the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (17),
The gaming machine is a pachinko machine.

  According to the gaming machine described in (18) above, a state in which a game ball can easily enter the winning device (the opening timing of the opening / closing ball entering means of the winning device coincides with the timing of the game ball going to the opening / closing ball entering means). It is possible to provide a pachinko machine that allows the player to grasp that the state is approaching and the superiority or inferiority of the state. The basic configuration of the pachinko machine is provided with an operation handle, and a ball as a game medium is launched into a predetermined game area in accordance with the operation of the operation handle, and the ball is disposed at a predetermined position in the game area. The winning opening (or passing through the operating gate) may be mentioned. In addition, when a special gaming state occurs, a winning device (such as a variable winning means or a special winning opening) disposed at a predetermined position in the gaming area is opened in a predetermined manner so that a ball can be won. To which a valuable value (including data written on a magnetic card as well as a prize ball) is given.

  According to the gaming machine according to the present invention, the winning device is arranged directly below the display means, and the game ball that has entered the decorative member around the display screen is detected and stayed by the staying means, and the winning means is discharged from the discharging means. The opening / closing entrance means is configured to discharge the superiority or inferiority suggestion means by the entrance detection means during the first period from the start of detection when the entrance detection is performed by the entrance detection means. Based on the number of detections and detection of entering the ball entering means within the second period after the start of detection, the state in which the game ball is likely to enter the opening and closing ball entering means is approaching, and the superiority or inferiority of the state This suggests that the player can easily enter the game ball into the open / close ball entry means of the winning device (the opening timing of the open / close ball entry means coincides with the timing when the game ball goes to the open / close ball entry means). You can know that you are approaching and the superiority or inferiority of the state. Spheres can be reduced oversight of whether the process is entered the special winning device.

  Hereinafter, various embodiments of a pachinko gaming machine (hereinafter simply referred to as “pachinko machine”) will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment of a pachinko gaming machine (hereinafter simply referred to as “pachinko machine”) will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a schematic front view of the pachinko machine 10, and FIG. 2 is a front view of the game board 30 of the pachinko machine 10. FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating the electrical connection of the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 10 includes an outer frame 11 that forms an outer shell of the pachinko machine 10 and is fixed to a game island of a game hall (hole), and one side portion (for example, a front surface) of the outer frame 11. The inner frame 12 is supported so as to be openable / closable with respect to the outer frame 11 with the left-hand side when viewed as an opening / closing axis, and one side portion (for example, the left-hand side when viewed from the front) of the inner frame 12 And a front frame set 14 attached to the frame 12 so as to be freely opened and closed.

  The outer frame 11 is formed in a rectangular shape as a whole by a wooden plate material, and each plate material is assembled by a detachable fastener such as a machine screw. In the present embodiment, for example, the outer dimension of the outer frame 11 is 809 mm (inner dimension 771 mm), and the outer dimension in the left and right direction is 518 mm (inner dimension 480 mm). The outer frame 11 may be made of a light metal such as resin or aluminum.

  The inner frame 12 roughly includes a resin base (not shown) as a main member that forms the outer shape thereof, and a game board 30 (see FIG. 2) attached to the resin base (not shown). Further, as shown in FIG. 1, the inner frame 12 includes a front frame set 14 that can be freely opened on the front side of a resin base (not shown).

  Specifically, the resin base (not shown) has a substantially rectangular outer shape when viewed from the front, and an opening (a game area 30a (see FIG. 2) described later) having the opening at the substantially central position. A plate-like member having an opening having an equivalent size is formed.

  The front frame set 14 is attached to the inner frame 12 so as to be openable and closable with an opening / closing axis J1 in the vertical direction on the left side when viewed from the front. In other words, the front frame set 14 can be opened and closed with respect to a resin base (not shown).

  The game board 30 (see FIG. 2) is detachably attached to the back side of the resin base so that the game area 30a is positioned at an opening of the resin base (not shown).

  Here, the front frame set 14 will be described in a little more detail.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the front frame set 14 is attached to the inner frame 12 so as to be openable and closable. Can be opened forward.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the front frame set 14, as viewed from the front, is a lower tray unit 13 positioned at the bottom, an upper tray unit 21 positioned above the lower tray unit 13, and the upper tray unit 21. And a glass frame portion 23 located on the upper side of the main body. The lower plate unit 13, the upper plate unit 21, and the glass frame portion 23 are respectively attached to the respective portions on the front side of the base plate shown in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the lower plate unit 13 is fixed by a fastener such as a screw so as to be positioned at the lowermost portion of the front frame set 14. The lower plate unit 13 includes a lower plate 15, a ball removal lever 17, and a game ball launching handle 18 on the front side thereof.

  The lower tray 15 as a ball receiving tray is provided at the substantially central portion of the lower tray unit 13, and the game balls discharged from the discharge port 16 can be stored in the lower tray 15. The ball removal lever 17 is used to draw out (discharge) the game ball in the lower tray 15, and by moving the ball removal lever 17 to the left in FIG. The game balls that are opened and stored in the lower plate 15 can be pulled out downward through the opening on the bottom surface of the lower plate 15.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the game ball launching handle 18 is disposed so as to protrude to the front side on the right side of the lower plate 15. In accordance with the operation of the game ball launch handle 18 by the player, the game ball launcher 38 is driven into the game area 30a of the game board 30 shown in FIG. The game ball launching device 38 includes, for example, a game ball launching handle 18 and a launching device 229 (see FIG. 3). The sound output unit 24 outputs sound from speakers 48 (see FIG. 3) provided in the front frame set 14 at two locations on the left and right sides of the front frame set 14 when viewed from the front. Output port.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the upper plate unit 21 is fixed by a fastener such as a screw so as to be positioned at a lower portion of the front frame set 14 (a position directly above the lower plate 15). The top plate 19 is provided as a receiving tray. Here, the upper tray 19 is a ball tray for temporarily storing the game balls and guiding them to the game ball launching device 38 while aligning them in a line.

  The glass frame part 23 is provided with the window part 111 formed in the upper side of the upper plate unit 21, as shown in FIG.

  That is, as shown in FIG. 1, most of the game area 30 a (see FIG. 2) of the game board 30 is externally attached to the front frame set 14 at the center of the glass frame portion 23 located above the upper plate unit 21. A window portion 111 having a substantially vertically long oval shape is formed so as to be visible from the side. Specifically, the window portion 111 has a substantially vertically long elliptical shape with a hollow center, and a glass unit (not shown) is attached to the front frame set 14 so that the hollow portion is covered with a glass plate 137 having a substantially vertically long elliptical shape or the like. It is attached to the back side. The glass unit (not shown) has a double glass structure in which two glass plates 137 are arranged close to each other in the front-rear direction. The substantially central portion of the window 111 may be linear, and the glass plate 137 may be matched to the shape. The glass plate 137 is not limited to glass, and any material may be used as long as it is a transparent plate having a predetermined strength.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 1, the glass frame portion 23 includes various kinds of illumination parts (a first illumination part 112, a second illumination part 113, and a third illumination part 114) around the window part 111. ing. That is, as shown in FIG. 1, the front frame set 14 includes a first electrical decoration part 112 (left electrical decoration part) that incorporates an LED or the like in the left part around the window part 111 in a front view. A second electric decoration part 113 (right-side electric decoration part) containing an LED or the like in a right place around the window part 111 and a third electric decoration part 114 containing an LED or the like in an upper part around the window part 111. (Upper illumination part). These lighting parts play a role of enhancing the effect of the game by changing the light emission mode such as lighting and blinking according to the change of the game state at the time of big hit or predetermined reach.

  In this pachinko machine 10, the 1st electrical decoration part 112, the 2nd electrical decoration part 113, and the 3rd electrical decoration part 114 function as a jackpot lamp, and are turned on and blinking at the time of the jackpot, so that the jackpot is being hit Inform. In addition, the first and second illumination units 112 and 113 of the pachinko machine 10 are provided with a prize ball lamp 105 that is lit during payout of a prize ball and an error display lamp 106 that is lit when a predetermined error occurs. ing. In addition, a small window 107 made of a transparent resin is provided at the lower right corner of the periphery of the window 111 so that a part of the inner frame 12 surface, the game board 30 surface, and the like can be visually recognized. Since the predetermined portion of the small window 107 has a planar shape, the stamp S1 (see FIG. 2) attached to the lower right corner of the game board 30 is suitably read by the machine from the planar portion of the small window 107. be able to.

  In addition, a ball rental operation unit 120 is disposed below the window unit 111, and the ball rental operation unit 120 is provided with a ball rental button 121 and a return button 122. When the lending operation unit 120 is operated in a state where a bill or a card (for example, a prepaid card) is inserted into a card unit (ball lending unit) (not shown) arranged on the side of the pachinko machine 10, according to the operation. Game balls are rented out. The ball lending button 121 is operated to obtain a lending ball based on information recorded on a card or the like (recording medium), and the lending ball is supplied to the upper plate 19 as long as there is a remaining amount on the card or the like. Is done. The return button 122 is operated when requesting the return of a card or the like inserted into the card unit. The lending operation unit 120 may be further provided with a frequency display unit (not shown). This frequency display unit (not shown) displays the remaining amount information such as a card. It should be noted that the ball rental operation unit 120 is not necessary for a pachinko machine in which game balls are lent directly to the upper plate from a ball lending device or the like without using a card unit, that is, a so-called cash machine. Therefore, a decorative seal or the like is attached to the installation portion of the ball rental operation unit 120. Thereby, the common use of the lending operation unit of the pachinko machine using the card unit and the cash machine can be achieved.

  Next, the configuration of the game board 30 will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 30 has a rectangular plywood shape as viewed from the front and has a shape in which both left corners are removed, and its peripheral portion (outer portions of rails 51 and 52, which will be described later) is inside. FIG. 1 shows a game area 30a, which is a substantially central portion on the front side of the game board 30, which is in contact with the back side of the resin base (not shown) of the frame 12, and is substantially oval in shape of the resin base. The window portion 111 (glass plate 137) is visible from the front outer side of the front frame set 14.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 30 is provided with rails 51 and 52 for guiding the game balls launched from the game ball launching device 38 (see FIG. 1) to the upper part of the game board 30. The game balls launched in accordance with the turning operation of the game ball launch handle 18 are guided to a predetermined game area 30a through a ball guide passage 49 described later of the plurality of rails 51 and 52. The plurality of rails 51 and 52 are long metal strip members made of stainless steel, and are attached to the game board 30 in an inner and outer double. The inner rail 51 is formed in a substantially vertical elliptical shape except for about 1/4 of the upper side. The outer rail 52 is formed so that a part (mainly the left side) faces the inner rail 51. In such a case, a guide rail is constituted by the inner rail 51 and the outer rail 52, and a ball guide passage 49 is formed by a portion (the left portion toward the left) where the rails 51 and 52 are parallel to each other at a predetermined interval. . The ball guide passage 49 is formed in a groove shape having a contact surface with the game board 30, that is, a groove shape in which the front side is opened.

  A return ball preventing member 53 is attached to the tip portion of the inner rail 51 (the upper left portion in FIG. 2). This prevents a situation in which the game ball once guided from the ball guide passage 49 between the inner rail 51 and the outer rail 52 to the upper portion of the game board 30 returns to the ball guide passage 49 again. It has become. Further, in a state in which the game board 30 is attached to the inner frame 12, the outer rail 52 is located at a position corresponding to the maximum flight portion of the game ball (upper right portion in FIG. 2: a portion corresponding to the tip portion of the outer rail 52). Is configured such that a return rubber 54 (a member indicated by a two-dot chain line in FIG. 2) provided on the inner frame 12 is located. Therefore, the game ball fired at a predetermined momentum or more hits the return rubber 54 and is bounced back. Since the outer rail 52 is made of a long metal strip made of stainless steel, the flight of the game ball can be made smoother, that is, the frictional resistance of the game ball can be reduced. As shown by a broken line in FIG. 2, a wall portion 60 (shown by a broken line in FIG. 2) formed on the inner frame 12 is located from the front end of the outer rail 52 to the right front end of the inner rail 51. Thus, the right side of the game area 30 is partitioned.

  The lower right corner of the game board 30 is a space for sticking a seal (S1 in FIG. 2) such as a certificate (for example, a serial number is written) or a plate. By sticking a sticker such as a certificate (S1 in FIG. 2) to the lower right corner of the game board 30, the game board 30 and the certificate can be uniquely defined.

  Next, the game area 30a of the game board 30 will be described. As shown in FIG. 2, the game area 30 a is partitioned and formed into a substantially vertically long circular shape by inner peripheral portions (inner and outer rails) of the inner rail 51 and the outer rail 52. In particular, in the present embodiment, the game board 30 The game area 30a defined on the board surface is much larger than before. In the present embodiment, the distance between the uppermost point of the outer rail 52 and the lower part of the game board 30 is 445 mm (58 mm longer than the conventional product), and is from the extreme left position of the outer rail 52 to the extreme right position of the inner rail 51. The distance is 435 mm (50 mm longer than the conventional product). The distance from the extreme left position of the inner rail 51 to the extreme right position of the inner rail 51 is 418 mm.

  In the present embodiment, the game area 30a is viewed from the front of the pachinko machine 10, and the area of the guide rail that is a parallel part of the inner and outer rails 51 and 52 is excluded from the area surrounded by the inner rail 51 and the outer rail 52. As an area. Accordingly, when the game area 30 a is referred to, the guide rail portion is not included, and therefore the left limit position toward the game area 30 a is specified by the inner rail 51, not by the outer rail 52. Similarly, the right limit position toward the game area 30 a is specified by the inner rail 51. Further, the lower limit position of the game area 30 a is specified by the lower end position of the game board 30. The upper limit position of the game area 30 a is specified by the outer rail 52.

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, the width (maximum width in the left-right direction) of the game area 30a is 418 mm, and the height (maximum width in the vertical direction) of the game area 30a is 445 mm.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 2, the game board 30 is disposed below the first start port 31 disposed at two positions on the left side and the right side below the board surface, and below the first start port 31 on the left side below the board surface. And a second start port 33. The first starting port 31 is provided with a ball entering sensor (not shown) that detects a game ball entering the first starting port 31. Similarly, the second starting port 33 includes a ball entering sensor (not shown) that detects a game ball entering the second starting port 33.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 30 includes a display device 60 that includes a display screen 61 and displays a predetermined effect on the display screen 61 (for example, a predetermined effect display according to the state of the winning device 40); A winning device 40 is provided that allows the game ball B to be entered based on the game ball B having entered the first start port 31 or the second start port 33. Further, as shown in FIG. 2, the display device 60 includes a center frame 90 disposed at least at a part around the display screen 61. The center frame 90 of this embodiment is arranged on the entire outer periphery of the display screen 61 and is arranged with the corners of the display screen 61 hidden, but the end of the display screen 61 is hidden. The display screen 61 may be arranged at least around the display screen 61 without hiding the display screen 61.

  Here, the structure of the display device 60, the winning device 40, and the center frame 90 will be described in a little more detail with reference to FIGS. 4A is a front view showing the center frame 90 and the winning device 40 when the blades 41a and 41b are closed, and FIG. 4B is the center frame when the blades 41a and 41b are open. It is a front view showing 90 and winning device 40. FIG. 5 is a schematic perspective view showing the main parts of the center frame 90 and the winning device 40 when the blades 41a and 41b are closed. FIG. 6 is a schematic perspective view showing main portions of the center frame 90 and the winning device 40 when the blades 41a and 41b are in the open state.

  As shown in FIGS. 2 and 4, the display device 60 and the winning device 40 are arranged at the center in the width direction of the game area 30 a and in the vertical direction from top to bottom in that order.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 4, the center frame 90 and the winning device 40 are integrally formed. That is, the center frame 90 and a main body member 214 (to be described later) of the winning device 40 have an integral structure, for example, resin-molded so as not to be separated.

  In addition, the game board 30 is provided with an out port 36 for collecting the game balls B that have not entered the first start port 31, the second start port 33, the winning device 40, or the like at the lowest position in the game area 30a. Yes.

  The first start port 31, the second start port 33, the winning device 40, the center frame 90, and the like are disposed in each through hole formed by router processing in the game board 30, and the front side of the game board 30 It is attached with screws. The first start port 31 and the second start port 33 described above correspond to the operation ports in the present invention, and the above described ball entrance sensor (not shown) of the first start port 31 and the ball entrance sensor of the second start port 33. (Omitted) corresponds to the working port detecting means in the present invention.

  Here, the structure of the center frame 90 will be described. As shown in FIGS. 2, 4, and 5, the center frame 90 includes entrances 91 through which the game balls B can enter, for example, at both the left and right sides. Further, as shown in FIGS. 2, 4, and 5, the center frame 90 includes a guide passage portion 92 that guides the game ball B that has entered the entrance 91, and a predetermined portion of the guide passage portion 92 ( For example, an entrance detection sensor 92a that is provided near the entrance 91 and detects the entrance of the game ball B into the entrance 91, and the game ball B guided by the guide passage 92 are visually recognized. A stage 93 provided at a lower position of the display device 60 and a discharge range narrower than the screen width of the display screen 61 at the lower position of the display device 60 for the game ball B guided to stay at the stage 93. And a discharging section 94 that discharges the upper portion of the winning device 40.

  As shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, the discharge unit 94 discharges the game ball B from the stage 93 to the upper portion of the winning device 40 in a discharge range narrower than the screen width of the display screen 61 at a position below the display device 60. Is.

  As shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, the stage 93 includes a plurality of (three in the embodiment) swing surfaces on which the game ball B swings in the width direction when viewed from the front. Specifically, the three-stage rocking surface includes the first rocking surface 93a at the uppermost stage on the farthest side, the second rocking surface 93b on the nearer side and the lower position, and the second rocking surface 93b at the lower position. The game ball B flows down in the order of the first swing surface 93a, the second swing surface 93b, and the third swing surface 93c. It is like that.

  Next, the winning device 40 provided immediately below the center frame 90 will be described.

  As shown in FIGS. 2 and 4, the winning device 40 includes a specific winning portion 210 (V zone) that triggers the occurrence of a gaming state advantageous to the player when the game ball B enters, and the specific winning portion. Apart from the part 210 (V zone), a normal winning part 212 into which a game ball B can enter and a movable part that distributes the game balls B to the specific winning part 210 (V zone) or the normal winning part 212 are distributed. The driving body 42 (movable accessory), the specific winning portion 210 (V zone), the normal winning portion 212, and the driving body 42 are disposed at predetermined locations in the internal space, and the specific winning portion 210 (V zone) and the normal winning portion are arranged. Based on the fact that at least the driving body 42 of the portion 212 and the driving body 42 is visible from the outside in a front view, and that the game ball B has entered the first start port 31 or the second start port 33 The game ball B from the discharge part 94 can enter And a closing ball entrance portion 216 provided immediately below the discharge portion 94 of and the center frame 90 in the upper portion of the body member 214 be one which displaced to Do open state.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the open / close ball-entering portion 216 has blades 41 a and 41 b arranged in a pair on the left and right above the winning device 40, and the blades 41 a and 41 b are blade driving devices 49. The opening / closing operation is driven by (see FIG. 3). More specifically, the blades 41a and 41b are opened after a predetermined time (for example, 1 second) from the detection of the ball entering the first start port 31, and are opened for a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds when opened once). It will be closed later. Further, the blades 41a and 41b are opened after a predetermined time (for example, 1 second) from the detection of the ball entering the second start port 33, and are closed after the predetermined time (2 seconds opening is twice). . The blades 41a and 41b are shaped like a character, for example. When the blades 41a and 41b are opened, the game ball B can be won into the winning device 40, and when the blades 41a and 41b are closed, the game ball B cannot be won into the winning device 40. In addition, time for the blades 41a and 41b to be in an open state (open state) at one time is 2 seconds. The opening time may be changed to any time other than 2 seconds (for example, any time such as 1.8 seconds).

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 4, the opening / closing ball entering portion 216 is configured such that the pair of blades 41 a and 41 b are rotated and opened so that the distal end sides are separated from each other about the shaft portion 41 c on the lower end side. An open state in which an opening 41e (see FIG. 4B and FIG. 6) into which the game ball B can enter is formed, and the pair of blades 41a and 41b are rotated so that the tip side approaches each other about the shaft portion 41c. Then, the opening 41e can be changed to a closed state by closing and the pair of blades 41a and 41b are located within the lateral width of the center frame 90 and the winning device 40 in the opened state (see FIG. 4 (b)).

  More specifically, as shown in FIGS. 2 and 5, the winning device 40 has an arcuate passage portion 41 d in which the shape of the surface on which the game ball passes and contacts is arcuate when viewed from the front. The arcuate passage portion 41d is a passage having a center in the front view and a lower end at both ends, and the center portion is located immediately below the discharge portion 94. The game ball B discharged from the discharge portion 94 of the center frame 90 can flow down from the central portion of the arcuate passage portion 41d toward the left end or the right end. The pair of blades 41a and 41b described above are disposed at both ends of the arcuate passage portion 41d.

  The game ball B that has entered the winning device 40 through the opening 41e (see FIGS. 4B and 6) formed by opening the pair of blades 41a and 41b is shown in FIG. As indicated by a two-dot chain line arrow shown in b), it is guided toward the driving body 42 through a passage portion (not shown). Note that a game ball entering the winning device 40 is detected by a winning number detection passage sensor 226 (see FIG. 3) provided in a passage portion (not shown) of the winning device 40.

  Moreover, the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment includes a main control device 70 that controls the entire pachinko machine 10 as shown in FIG.

  The first starting port 31 shown in FIG. 2 includes a first starting port passage sensor 32 that can detect that the game ball B has passed, as shown in FIG. When the first start port passage sensor 32 detects the passage of the game ball B, it outputs a detection signal to the main controller 70. When the main control device 70 receives the detection signal from the first start port passage sensor 32, the main control device 70 performs an operation of simultaneously opening the blades 41a and 41b of the winning device 40 once (for 2 seconds). Further, as shown in FIG. 3, the second starting port 33 shown in FIG. 2 includes a second starting port passage sensor 34 that can detect that the game ball B has passed. When the second start port passage sensor 34 detects the passage of the game ball B, it outputs a detection signal to the main controller 70. When the main control device 70 receives the detection signal from the second start port passage sensor 34, the main control device 70 performs an operation of simultaneously opening the blades 41a and 41b of the winning device 40 twice (opening for 2 seconds twice).

  Further, the driving body 42 of the winning device 40 is a member formed in a predetermined character shape (for example, a male character shape) and has a predetermined motion (for example, a motion combining horizontal swing and vertical motion). It comes to be driven by. The driving body 42 is disposed so as to be freely driven on the rolling surface 220 on which the game ball B rolls, and the rolling mode of the gaming ball B rolling on the rolling surface 220 by the drive. Such a game ball B wins either the specific winning portion 210 (V zone) or the normal winning portion 212 located on the downstream side of the rolling surface 220.

  In a normal gaming state, that is, a state other than a gaming state advantageous to the player (a jackpot state), if the game ball B enters (wins) the specific winning portion 210 (V zone), a jackpot state is generated. However, when the player enters the normal winning portion 212, only a winning ball is given for the entered ball, and no big hit state occurs.

  That is, the game ball B that has entered the winning device 40 enters either the specific winning unit 210 or the normal winning unit 212. A V detection sensor 43 is arranged in the specific winning unit 210 (V zone) (see FIG. 3), and detects the passing of the game ball B won in the specific winning unit 210 (V zone). A detection signal from the V detection sensor 43 is output to the main controller 70. Further, the game ball B that has entered the normal winning portion 212 is detected by the detection sensor 44. A detection signal from the detection sensor 44 is output to the main controller 70.

  Further, the display device 60 displays the number of rounds of the special game, displays the count number of the game balls B won in the winning device 40 in one round, and displays information and cues on various game states. It also has a function to display. In this pachinko machine 10, when the game ball B passes through the V zone in the normal game state, the game state is changed to an advantageous game state for the player and a special game of 8 rounds at maximum is performed.

  In addition to this, the windmill 37 etc. which are arrange | positioned at the left and right of the winning device 40 are also attached to the game board 30. In addition, a plurality of nails (not shown) that guide and play the game ball B to enhance its playability are also arranged on the game board 30.

  Here, the main controller 70 will be described in more detail with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 3, the main controller 70 is configured as a microcomputer centered on a CPU 72. In addition to a power supply circuit 73 that supplies power to the CPU 72, a ROM 74 that stores various processing programs and a temporary storage are provided. A RAM 76 for storing data, a timer 77 for measuring time, a clock circuit 78 for outputting a rectangular wave having a predetermined frequency, and an input / output processing circuit 80 are connected by a bus 79. A detection signal from the first start port passage sensor 32 and the second start port passage sensor 34, a detection signal from the V detection sensor 43, and the like are input to the main control device 70 via the input / output processing circuit 80. Further, the main control device 70 receives a drive signal to the blade drive device 49 that drives opening and closing of the pair of blades 41a and 41b, a control signal to the display control device 45 that controls the display control of the display device 60, and awards. A control signal to the payout control device 46 that controls the payout of the ball, a control signal to the sound control device 47 to which the speaker 48 is connected, and lighting signals to various lamps (not shown) are output via the input / output processing circuit 80. Has been.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 2, the second start port 33 includes an opening / closing blade that changes to an easy entry state in which the game ball B can enter more easily than a normal state in which the game ball B can enter. ing. The game board 30 includes a through gate 35 through which the game ball B can pass, for example, at a location above the windmill 37. The through gate 35 includes a through gate passage sensor 35 a that detects passage of the game ball B, and a detection signal from the passage sensor 35 a is output to the main control device 70.

  The main control device 70 performs the open lottery of the second start port 33 based on the detection of the passage by the through gate passage sensor 35a. If the win is selected, the main control device 70 opens the open blade 33a of the second start port 33 for a predetermined time (for example, 2 Second) and the second start port 33 is not opened if the selection is lost. The display regarding the lottery is displayed on a partial area of the display screen 61 of the display device 60 by the display control device 45 based on an instruction from the main control device 70. For example, if the symbol “○” indicating that it is a winning symbol and the symbol “×” indicating that it is a winning symbol are displayed alternately, and the variable display stops when the symbol “○” stops, 2 The opening blade 33a of the start port 33 is opened.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 2, an entrance detection sensor 92 a is provided at a predetermined location (a location near the entrance 91 in the present embodiment) of the guide passage portion 92 of the center frame 90. As shown in FIG. 3, when the entrance detection sensor 92 a detects the entrance of the game ball B to the entrance 91, it outputs a detection signal to the main control device 70. When the main control device 70 receives the detection signal from the entrance detection sensor 92a, the main control device 70 controls the timer 77 so as to also measure the time from the entrance detection to the center frame 90 (warp entrance detection). The timer 77 has a plurality of simultaneous clock functions, and the main control device 70 also detects a plurality of game balls that enter the guide passage portion 92 of the center frame 90 in succession. It is possible to measure the time after detecting the entrance for each entrance. For example, the timer 77 counts a plurality of spheres by using a plurality of counters in the timer 77 to measure each of the counters, or using a single counter in the timer 77. There are various methods such as storing the time of entry of each sphere and measuring the time of each sphere from the difference between the time at this single counter and the time of entry.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 3, the pachinko machine 10 detects the number of incoming balls detected by the incoming ball detection sensor 92a within the first period from the start of detection when the incoming ball detection is performed by the incoming ball detection sensor 92a. Based on the detection of the balls entering the first start port 31 and the second start port 33 within the second period after the start of detection, the state where the game ball is likely to enter the approaching and closing ball portion 216 is approaching. The superiority / inferiority suggestion portion 100 that suggests superiority or inferiority of the state is provided.

  That is, in the case of entering the first start port 31, the superiority or inferiority suggesting unit 100 is in the first period T1 from the detection start time when the entrance detection is performed by the entrance detection sensor 92a (see FIG. 7 described later). Open / closed on the basis of the number of balls detected by the ball detection sensor 92a and the detection of the ball entering the first start port 31 in the second period T2 (see FIG. 7 described later) after the start of detection. A state in which a game ball is likely to enter the ball portion 216 is approaching ("big wave splash" effect in FIG. 13A described later) and superiority or inferiority of the state ("n" in FIG. 13B described later) "Is it possible to enter the ball?" In addition, in the case of entering the second start port 33, the superiority / inferiority suggesting unit 100 starts the first period T1 from the start of detection when the entrance detection sensor 92a detects entrance (see FIG. 7 described later). Open / closed on the basis of the number of entrance detections by the entrance detection sensor 92a and the entrance detection to the second start port 33 in the second period T3 (see FIG. 8 described later) after the start of detection. A state in which a game ball is likely to enter the ball portion 216 is approaching ("big wave splash" effect in FIG. 13A described later) and superiority or inferiority of the state ("n" in FIG. 13B described later) "Is it possible to enter the ball?"

  More specifically, the superiority / inferiority suggesting unit 100 has zero number of detected balls detected by the ball detection sensor 92a in the first period T1 and enters the first start port 31 in the second period T2. When there is a ball detection, one winning suggestion (which will be described later) is easy to enter one game ball (one game ball first detected by the ball detection sensor 92a) in the open / close ball entrance portion 216. In FIG. 13B, “n pieces” is replaced with “one piece” “may one ball enter?” Effect). Similarly, the superiority or inferiority suggestion unit 100 has zero number of detected balls detected by the ball detection sensor 92a in the first period T1, and the ball entering the second start port 33 in the second period T3. Even when there is a detection, one winning suggestion that makes it easy for a single game ball to enter the open / close ball entering part 216 is performed.

  In addition, the superiority / inferiority suggestion unit 100 has one or more entrance detections by the entrance detection sensor 92a in the first period T1, and the entrance detection to the first start port 31 is detected in the second period T2. If there is, a plurality of winnings (a number n including the first one and the number of one or more in the first period T1) can easily enter the opening / closing entrance 216. Suggestion (“May enter n balls?” Effect in FIG. 13B described later) is performed. Similarly, the superiority / inferiority suggestion unit 100 has one or more entrance detections by the entrance detection sensor 92a in the first period T1, and the second start port 33 is in the second period T3. Even when there is a ball entry detection, a plurality of winning indications are made to make it easy for the plurality of game balls to enter the opening / closing ball entrance unit 216.

  In addition, the superiority / inferiority suggestion unit 100 detects that the entrance to the first start port 31 is outside the second period T2, or the entrance detection to the second start port 33 is outside the second period T3. In this case, a suggestion is made that it is difficult for a game ball to enter the opening / closing entrance unit 216 (“small wave splash” effect in FIG. 14A described later).

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 3, the superiority / inferiority suggestion unit 100 enters the ball at the incoming detection sensor 92a within the first period from the start of detection when the incoming detection by the incoming detection sensor 92a is detected. Based on the number of detections and detection of balls entering the first start port 31 and the second start port 33 in the second period after the start of detection, a state in which a game ball is likely to enter the open / close entrance unit 216 approaches. And a suggestion control unit 101 that outputs a command that suggests whether or not the state is superior, and a predetermined display suggestion based on the command from the suggestion control unit 101 (see “Large Wave Splash” in FIG. The display control device 45 also has a function of performing the display effect and the “May enter n?” Effect in FIG. 13B, and a predetermined voice suggestion based on a command from the suggestion control unit 101 (a diagram to be described later). 13 (a) "Big wave splash" table Audio control that also has a function of performing an audio effect (for example, a splashing sound of a large wave) associated with the effect and an audio effect performed according to the display effect of “May enter n?” In FIG. Device 47.

  Further, the main control device 70 includes an entrance notification control unit 102 for outputting an entrance notification command for notifying entrance to the center frame 90 based on entrance detection by the entrance detection sensor 92a, A function of controlling the display device 60 to display a notification of entering the center frame 90 based on a ball notification command (a ball detection detection effect “a character riding on a jet ski crosses” in FIG. 11B described later). And a display control device 45 having a predetermined voice suggestion based on the incoming ball notification command (a voice effect executed in accordance with the incoming ball detection effect of “a character on a jet ski crosses” in FIG. 11B described later) (For example, a jet ski passing sound)) is also provided.

  The superiority or inferiority suggestion unit 100 suggests that the display screen 61 of the display device 60 is approaching a state in which a game ball is likely to enter the opening / closing entrance unit 216 and suggests a superiority or inferiority of the state (a diagram to be described later). 13 (a) “big wave splash” display effect and FIG. 13 (b) “may play n balls?” Display effect). Specifically, the superiority or inferiority suggestion unit 100 suggests that the state in which the game ball is likely to enter the opening / closing entrance part 216 is approaching the display screen 61 of the display device 60 and the superiority or inferiority of the state. A suggestion effect (a “big wave splash” display effect in FIG. 13A to be described later, and a “may be n number of balls?” Display effect in FIG. 13B) and a game ball enters the opening / closing entrance part 216 A second suggestion effect (a “small wave splash” display effect in FIG. 14A to be described later) that suggests a ball that is difficult to sphere is displayed.

  The superiority / inferiority suggestion section 100 includes a speaker 48, and a suggestion sound (in FIG. 13 (a) to be described later) suggests that the state in which a game ball is likely to enter the approaching ball opening section 216 is approaching and the superiority of the state An audio effect (for example, a large wave splash sound) performed with the “big wave splash” display effect and an audio effect performed with the “n number of balls may be entered?” Display effect in FIG. This is output from the speaker 48. Specifically, the superiority or inferiority suggestion unit 100 is configured to provide a first suggestion sound that suggests that a state in which a game ball is likely to enter the opening / closing entrance portion 216 and a superiority or inferiority of the state (see FIG. ) Audio effect (e.g., large wave splash sound) performed with the “big wave splash” display effect, and sound effect performed with the “may play n balls?” Display effect of FIG. ) Or a second suggestion sound (a “small wave splash” display effect in FIG. 14A described later) that suggests that the game ball is difficult to enter the opening / closing entrance part (for example, an audio effect (for example, A small wave splash sound or the like)) is output from the speaker 48.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 2, a constricted portion 200 having a width smaller than the lateral width of the center frame 90 and the winning device 40 on both sides between the center frame 90 and the winning device 40 in a state where the game board 30 is viewed from the front. The blades 41 a and 41 b are provided in the constricted portion 200.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the game area 30 a has a vertically long substantially oval shape when viewed from the front. The constricted portion 200 is located in a portion having the largest lateral width in the front view of the game area 30a.

  The display device 60 described above corresponds to the display means in the present invention, the above-described center frame 90 corresponds to the decorative member in the present invention, and the above-described guide passage portion 92 corresponds to the guide passage in the present invention. The entrance detection sensor 92a corresponds to the entrance detection means in the present invention, the above-described discharge section 94 corresponds to the discharge means in the present invention, and the above-described specific winning section 210 (V zone) corresponds to the specific entrance means in the present invention. The above-described normal winning portion 212 corresponds to the non-specific entering means in the present invention, the above-described driving body 42 corresponds to the distributing means in the present invention, and the above-mentioned opening / closing entering portion 216 in the present invention. The above-described stage 93 corresponds to the staying means in the present invention, the superiority / inferiority suggestion unit 100 corresponds to the superiority / inferiority suggestion means in the present invention, and The pair of blades 41a and 41b correspond to a pair of movable parts in the present invention, and the above-described entrance notification control unit 102 and the display control device 45 include the entrance notification display control function and the entrance control sound control of the voice control device 47. The function corresponds to the entrance notification means in the present invention, and the speaker 48 described above corresponds to the sound output means in the present invention.

  Next, the flow of the game ball B that has entered the center frame 90 will be described below.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the game ball B that has entered the left or right entrance 91 of the center frame 90 passes through the guide passage portion 92 toward the stage 93 as indicated by a two-dot chain arrow. Guided. The game ball B guided by the stage 93 swings left and right on the first swinging surface 93a and flows down to the second swinging surface 93b on the lower stage, and this second swinging surface. 93b also swings in the left-right direction and further flows down to the lower third swinging surface 93c, or flows down to the third swinging surface 93c without swinging at the second swinging surface 93b. It is discharged from the discharge portion 94 of the swing surface 93c to the arcuate passage portion 41d.

  As shown in FIGS. 4 to 6, the game ball B discharged from the discharge portion 94 flows down from the central portion of the arcuate passage portion 41d toward the left end or the right end.

  At this time, as shown in FIGS. 4A and 5, if the pair of blades 41 a and 41 b of the winning device 40 is in the closed state, it will fall without entering the entering device 40. . On the other hand, as shown in FIGS. 4B and 6, if the pair of blades 41 a and 41 b of the winning device 40 is in an open state, the opening 41 e by the pair of blades 41 a and 41 b of the ball entering device 40 is used. The game ball B enters, is guided toward the driving body 42 inside the winning device 40, and flows down on the rolling surface 220 to either the specific winning portion 210 (V zone) or the normal winning portion 212. Win a prize.

  In a normal gaming state (a state other than the big hit state), when the game ball B enters (wins) the specific winning portion 210 (V zone), a big hit state (a “blade mono big hit” state described later) occurs. However, when the player enters the normal winning portion 212, only a winning ball is given for the entered ball, and no big hit state occurs.

  Subsequently, the jackpot state and the like will be described. When the winning device 40 is in a big hit state (that is, a state in which the blades 41a and 41b of the winning device 40 are opened and closed for a predetermined round), the number of winning (winning) game balls B to the winning device 40 is used for detecting the number of winnings. It is detected by the passage sensor 226 (see FIG. 3), and when the number of winning game balls B in the big hit state reaches a predetermined number (here, 10), the round ends. The round is also ended when the opening and closing of the blades 41a, 41b of the winning device 40 reaches a predetermined number (18 times). In other words, one round in the jackpot state is achieved when one of the number of times the blades 41a and 41b of the winning device 40 are released (18 times) or the number of winning game balls B (10) is achieved to a predetermined number. The round ends.

  In other words, the main control device 70 drives the blade driving device 49 to open and close the blades 41a and 41b 18 times. During that time, a predetermined number (10 in this case) of game balls B have won in the winning device 40. Sometimes, even if the opening / closing operation is less than 18 times, a command is output to the blade driving device 49 to close the blades 41a and 41b, and the round is terminated and continued until a predetermined maximum round. For example, in the case of a big win state caused by winning (winning) a specific winning unit 210 (V zone) of the winning device 40, a winning (winning) to the specific winning unit 210 (V zone) is achieved. ), The maximum round (for example, 2, 7, 15 rounds) is determined. That is, the main control device 70 includes a maximum round determination random number, and based on the maximum round determination random number at the time of detecting a winning (winning) to the specific winning unit 210 (V zone), two rounds (occurrence probability 33%) ), 7 rounds (occurrence probability 34%), and 15 rounds (occurrence probability 33%). In addition, after the special game state is performed up to the limit number of times, the game state is basically returned to the normal game state, but may be in a short time state. The "short-time state" here means that the opening time of the blades 41a, 41b is extended to a predetermined time until the number of opening times of the blades 41a, 41b after the end of the big hit state reaches a predetermined number (for example, 20 times). States.

  Further, the pachinko machine 10 is generated by a lottery performed based on “direct hit big hit”, that is, a ball entering (winning) into the first start port 31 and the second start port 33 in addition to the “blade big hit” described above. It also has a jackpot. Specifically, the main control device 70 is provided with a jackpot lottery random number, and based on the jackpot lottery random number at the time of detecting a winning (winning) to the first start port 31 and the second start port 33, Whether or not to come out is decided. The probability of “direct hit big hit” is about 1/112, for example. In addition, there are two types of jackpot states, 7 rounds (occurrence probability 60%) and 14 rounds (occurrence probability 40%). For example, 7 rounds (occurrence probability 60%) based on the value of random numbers for lottery lottery. One of 14 rounds (occurrence probability 40%) is determined.

  In addition, when the jackpot lottery random number is a win, the main control device 70 controls the display control device 45 so as to display the variation of the identification information on the display screen of the display device 60, and the display mode showing the jackpot A variable display effect of stopping at the identification information display is also performed. In addition, when the big hit lottery random number is out of the range and the out-of-range variation display condition is satisfied, the variation display effect is performed in which the variation display of the identification information is performed and the display is stopped with the identification information display of the display mode indicating the decoupling. If the outlier fluctuation display condition is established with a low probability, the number of executions of outlier fluctuation display will be low, and the other fluctuation display will be a big hit fluctuation display, so the impression that the fluctuation display of the identification information will be a big hit. Can be given to the player.

  Next, a suggestion effect that suggests that the state in which the game ball B entering the center frame 90 is likely to enter the opening / closing entrance 216 is approaching will be described below with reference to FIGS.

  FIG. 7 is a time chart in the case of performing a first suggestion (a large wave splash effect) that suggests that a state in which a game ball is easy to enter is approaching the opening / closing entrance portion 216 that opens once. FIG. 8 is a time chart in the case of performing a first suggestion (a large wave splash effect) that suggests that a state in which a game ball is likely to enter is approaching the opening / closing entrance portion 216 that opens twice. FIG. 9 is a time chart in the case of performing a suggestion that a game ball is difficult to enter the small opening / closing entrance 216 that opens once (a small wave splash effect). FIG. 10 is a time chart in the case of making a suggestion that a game ball is difficult to enter the opening / closing ball entering part 216 that opens twice (small wave splash effect).

  FIG. 11 (a) shows a normal screen of the display device 60, and FIG. 11 (b) shows an entrance detection effect screen when the entrance to the center frame 90 is detected thereafter. FIG. 12 shows the screen after FIG. FIG. 13A shows a first suggestion (big wave splash effect) screen that suggests that a state in which a game ball is likely to enter the approaching opening / closing entrance portion 216 is approaching, and FIG. It is a screen which shows the frequency | count of opening of the opening-and-closing entrance ball part 216 displayed after a). FIG. 14A shows a second suggestion (small wave splash effect) screen in which the ease of entering a game ball into the opening / closing entrance unit 216 is inferior, and FIG. 14B is displayed after FIG. 14A. It is a screen which shows the frequency | count of opening etc. of the opening / closing entrance ball part 216 performed.

  First, in the normal state where the pachinko machine 10 is not in the big hit state, the display screen 61 of the display device 60 has a normal screen representing a first character riding a dolphin, for example, at sea as shown in FIG. It is displayed.

  When the game ball B driven into the game area 30a of the game board 30 enters the entrance 91 of the center frame 90, the entrance of the game ball is detected by the entrance detection sensor 92a, as shown in FIG. The shown entry notification control unit 102 outputs an entry notification command to the display control device 45 and the voice control device 47 based on the entry detection by the entry detection sensor 92a, and the display control device 45 performs display control to display the display device. On the display screen 61 of 60, as shown in FIG. 11B, a second character different from the first character riding on the dolphin rides on the jet ski and crosses behind the first character. By the sound control by the sound control device 47, the sound that the jet ski crosses is output from the speaker 48 in synchronism with the display of FIG.

  The entry detection effect in FIG. 11B corresponds to the entry detection display in FIGS. 7 to 10, and “warp entry detection” in FIGS. 7 to 10, that is, the center frame 90. The entrance detection effect shown in FIG. 11B is displayed on the display screen 61 for 1 second from the time when the entrance to the entrance 91 is detected by the entrance detection sensor 92a. Further, as described above, the timer 77 shown in FIG. 3 starts timing from the time when the entrance detection by the entrance detection sensor 92a is detected. In FIG. 7 to FIG. The detection start time is illustrated as time “0”.

  The game ball B that has entered the center frame 90 is discharged to the arc-shaped passage 41d through the guide passage 92 and the stage 93. The game ball B that has entered the center frame 90 will be described later. Thus, it is predicted that the arc will be discharged to the arcuate passage portion 41d after 16 seconds at the longest after the warp entry is detected.

  Here, the measurement result for 1000 balls about the time taken to put only one game ball into the entrance 91 of the center frame 90 and pass over the big winning entrance (opening / closing entrance 216) is as follows. explain.

  That is, as shown in FIG. 7 to FIG. 10, it is easy to pass over the big winning opening (opening / closing entrance 216) 12 seconds to 13 seconds after the warp entry is detected. “After 13 seconds”, 500 balls (58%) have passed over the big prize opening (opening and closing ball portion 216). The number of balls decreases.

  Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 7 to 10, 10 balls (1%) pass over the big winning opening (opening / closing ball entering portion 216) by 9 seconds after the warp entering detection, and warp After 9 seconds to 10 seconds at the time of entry detection, 20 balls (2%) pass over the big prize opening (opening and closing entrance 216), and after 10 seconds to 11 seconds at the time of warp entry detection, 60 balls are passed. The ball (6%) passes over the big prize opening (opening / closing ball entering part 216), and 120 seconds (12%) is the big winning opening (opening / closing ball entering part) after 11 seconds to 12 seconds at the time of warp entry detection. 216) After passing 12 seconds to 13 seconds after the warp entry detection, 500 balls (58%) pass over the big winning opening (opening / closing entrance portion 216) and 13 when the warp entry is detected. After 14 seconds to 120 seconds, 120 balls (12%) pass over the big winning opening (opening / closing ball 216), and after 14 seconds to 15 seconds at the time of warp entry detection, 60 balls ( %) Passes over the top prize opening (opening / closing entrance part 216), and after 15 seconds to 16 seconds when warp entry is detected, 20 balls (2%) are over the top prize opening (opening / closing entrance part 216). The result was that 10 balls (1%) passed over the big winning opening (opening and closing ball entry portion 216) after 16 seconds at the time of warp entry detection.

  Further, the color of the display screen 61 may change and the music may also change during the warp entry detection to 16 seconds.

  Subsequently, after 5 seconds from the start of the ball detection effect (1 second) in FIG. 11B (6 seconds after the warp ball detection in FIG. 10A), 12 seconds after (FIG. The wave generation effect display shown in FIG. 12 is performed until 9 (b) and 13 seconds after the warp entry detection in FIG. 10 (b).

  Then, if there is a ball entering the first start port 31 between 10 seconds and 11 seconds after the warp ball entry is detected, a large winning opening (open / close ball portion 216 that opens once) is opened. ), The first suggestion (the “big wave splash” effect in FIG. 13A) that suggests that the state where the game ball is easy to enter is approaching for 0.8 seconds. For example, as shown in FIG. 7A, when there is a ball entering the first start port 31 after 10 seconds from the time of warp ball detection, or when the warp ball detection is detected as shown in FIG. When a ball enters the first starting port 31 after 11 seconds, the first suggestive effect (0.8 seconds) of “big wave splash” shown in FIG. 13A is displayed on the display screen 61. .

  Then, after the first suggestion effect (0.8 seconds), the number of times of opening of the big prize opening (opening / closing entrance ball portion 216) shown in FIG. 13B is displayed for 2.2 seconds (see FIG. 7). . As shown in FIG. 13 (b), an indication that the grand prize opening (opening / closing entrance part 216) is opened once, and blades 41a and 41b (opening and closing entrance part 216) (in this embodiment, for example, a dolphin) Display indicating the possibility of entering the character (dolphins) indicating the shape feathers, and display of the possibility of entering the opening / closing entrance 216 (“n” in FIG. 13B is “1”). In place of "display one ball?" In other words, in this case, as shown in FIG. 7, the game ball B discharged from the center frame 90 to the arc-shaped passage portion 41d enters the big winning opening (opening / closing entrance portion 216) with a probability of 70%. It will be.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 7, when there is further detection of one game ball in the first period T <b> 1 after the first warp ball detection (see the broken line arrow in FIG. 7), That one game ball (indicated by the broken line distribution in FIG. 7) may also enter the big prize opening (opening / closing ball entering portion 216), that is, there is a possibility that a total of two game balls may enter. Yes, in this case, “2 may be entered?” Is displayed by replacing “n” shown in FIG. 13B with “2”.

  In addition, if there is a ball entering the second start port 33 between 8 seconds and 11 seconds after the warp ball entry is detected, a large winning opening that opens twice (opening and closing ball portion 216). ), The first suggestion (the “big wave splash” effect in FIG. 13A) that suggests that the state where the game ball is easy to enter is approaching for 0.8 seconds. For example, as shown in FIG. 8 (a), when there is a ball entering the second start port 33 after 8 seconds from the time when the warp ball is detected, or when the warp ball is detected as shown in FIG. 8 (b). When a ball enters the second start port 33 after 11 seconds, the first suggestion effect (0.8 seconds) of “big wave splash” shown in FIG. 13A is displayed on the display screen 61. .

  Then, after the first suggestion effect (0.8 seconds), the display showing the number of times of opening of the big winning opening (opening / closing entrance part 216) shown in FIG. 13B as "2" and the opening / closing entrance part Display of the possibility of entering 216 (display of “Is it possible to enter one?” In which “n” in FIG. 13B is replaced with “1”) and the like for 4.2 seconds (see FIG. 8) ) Done. That is, in this case, as shown in FIG. 8, the game ball B discharged from the center frame 90 to the arc-shaped passage portion 41d has a probability of 78% to 90% to the big winning opening (opening / closing ball portion 216). Will enter the ball.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 8, when, for example, one game ball is detected during the first period T1 (see the broken line arrow in FIG. 8), that one game ball (indicated by the broken line in FIG. 8). (Indicated by distribution) may also enter the winning prize opening (opening / closing entrance 216). In this case, “2” entrances in which “n” in FIG. 13B is replaced with “2”. Is it possible? "Is displayed.

  Apart from these, if there is a ball entering the first starting port 31 during the period from the time when the warp ball is detected until 9 seconds or after 12 seconds, the big prize opening that opens once. A suggestion that the game ball is difficult to enter the (opening / closing entrance portion 216) (“small wave splash” effect in FIG. 14A) is performed for 0.8 seconds. For example, as shown in FIG. 9 (a), when there is a ball entering the first start port 31 after 8 seconds from the time when the warp ball is detected, or when the warp ball is detected as shown in FIG. 9 (b). When a ball enters the first starting port 31 after 13 seconds, the second suggestive effect (0.8 seconds) of “small wave splash” shown in FIG. .

  Then, after the second suggestion effect (0.8 seconds), the number of times of opening of the big prize opening (opening / closing ball-entry unit 216) shown in FIG. 14B is displayed for 2.2 seconds (see FIG. 9). In other words, in this case, as shown in FIG. 9, the game ball B discharged from the center frame 90 to the arc-shaped passage portion 41d has a probability of 0% to 20% to the big winning opening (opening / closing ball portion 216). Since the ball is to be entered, the entrance rate is lower than the first suggestion ("big wave splash" effect in FIG. 13A).

  Note that if there is a ball entering the second starting port 33 during the period from the time when the warp ball is detected until 7 seconds or after 12 seconds, the big winning opening (open / close A suggestion that the game ball does not easily enter the ball portion 216) (“small wave splash” effect in FIG. 14A) is performed for 0.8 seconds. For example, as shown in FIG. 10 (a), when there is a ball entering the second start port 33 6 seconds after the warp ball is detected, or when the warp ball is detected as shown in FIG. 10 (b). When a ball enters the second start port 33 after 13 seconds, the second suggestive effect (0.8 seconds) of “small wave splash” shown in FIG. 14A is displayed on the display screen 61. .

  Then, after this second suggestion effect (0.8 seconds), the display of the number of times of opening of the big prize opening (opening and closing ball entry portion 216) shown in FIG. (See FIG. 10). In other words, in this case, as shown in FIG. 10, the game ball B discharged from the center frame 90 to the arc-shaped passage portion 41d has a probability of 0% to 20% to the big winning opening (opening / closing ball portion 216). Since the ball is to be entered, the entrance rate is lower than the first suggestion ("big wave splash" effect in FIG. 13A).

  In the present embodiment, when a game ball enters after 16 seconds from the detection of the first game ball, the game ball is counted as the first ball. However, the incoming ball of the game ball after the elapse of the first period T1 may be detected as the first incoming ball. In this case, in order to detect a plurality of entering balls, for example, the timer 77 may have a plurality of counter functions so that a plurality of clocks can be operated simultaneously.

  As described above, according to the gaming machine of the first embodiment, the game board 30 having the game area 30a into which the game ball is driven has the first start port 31 and the second start port 33 into which the game ball can enter the game area. 30a, and a display device 60 that displays a predetermined effect on the display screen 61. The game ball is inserted based on the game ball entering the first start port 31 and the second start port 33. The winning device 40 that enables a ball is juxtaposed in a predetermined position of the game area 30a in the vertical direction from the top in that order, and the display device 60 includes a center frame 90 that covers a predetermined area around the display screen. The center frame 90 has entered the entrance 91 through which a game ball can enter, an entrance detection sensor 92 a that detects the entrance of the game ball into the entrance 91, and the entrance 91. Guide passage 92 for guiding the game ball and this guide passage The stage 93 for staying the game ball guided by the unit 92 and the game ball from the stage 93 are discharged to the upper part of the winning device 40 at a position below the display device 60 in a discharge range narrower than the screen width of the display screen 61. The winning device 40 includes a discharge unit 94. The winning device 40 includes a specific winning unit 210 (V zone) that triggers the occurrence of a gaming state advantageous to the player by entering a game ball, and the specific winning unit 210. Apart from the above, a normal winning part 212 into which a game ball can enter, a specific winning part 210 or a movable driver 42 that distributes game balls to the normal winning part 212, and a specific winning part 210 (V zone) And the normal winning portion 212 and the driving body 42 are arranged at predetermined positions in the internal space, and at least the driving body 42 among the specific winning portion 210 (V zone), the normal winning portion 212 and the driving body 42 is viewed from the front. Outside From the main body member 214 that can be visually recognized, and the game ball from the discharge portion 94 is changed to an open state based on the game ball having entered the first start port 31 or the second start port 33. An opening / closing entrance 216 provided above the main body member 214 and directly below the discharge portion 94, and further, a first period from the start of detection, which is an entrance detection by the entrance detection sensor 92a. Open / closed entrance portion based on the number of entrances detected by the entrance detection sensor 92a and the entrance detection to the first start port 31 and the second start port 33 within the second period after the start of detection. 216 is provided with a superiority / inferiority suggestion unit 100 that suggests that a state in which a game ball is likely to enter 216 is approaching 216 and superiority or inferiority of the state. Therefore, the winning device 40 is arranged immediately below the display device 60, and the game ball that has entered the center frame 90 around the display screen 61 is detected and stayed on the stage 93, and is discharged from the discharging unit 94 to the winning device 40. The opening / closing entrance portion 216 is discharged, and the superiority / impossibility suggestion portion 100 is detected by the entrance detection sensor 92a within the first period from the start of detection, ie, when the entrance detection is performed by the entrance detection sensor 92a. Based on the number of detected balls and the detection of the balls entering the first start port 31 and the second start port 33 within the second period after the start of detection, it is easy for a game ball to enter the open / close ball entering unit 216. This suggests that the state is approaching and the superiority or inferiority of the state, so that the player can easily enter the game ball in the opening / closing ball part 216 of the winning device 40 (the opening timing of the opening / closing ball part 216 and the game ball). Heads to the opening / closing entrance 216 It and can know the relative merits of the state where the state in which the timing is matched) is approaching, oversight whether the course game balls are ball entrance to the winning device 40 can be reduced.

  In addition, the superiority / inferiority suggestion unit 100 has zero number of balls detected by the ball detection sensor 92a in the first period and enters the first start port 31 and the second start port 33 in the second period. When there is a detection, one winning suggestion is made to make it easy for one game ball to enter the opening / closing entrance unit 216, and the number of entrance detections by the entrance detection sensor 92a during the first period is 1 or more. In addition, when there is a detection of a ball entering the first start port 31 and the second start port 33 within the second period, a plurality of winnings that are easy for a plurality of game balls to enter the opening / closing ball entering portion 216 are made. If there is a detection of entering the first start port 31 and the second start port 33 outside the second period, it is suggested that the game ball is difficult to enter the opening / closing entrance portion 216. A state in which a player can easily enter a game ball into the open / close ball entrance 216 of the winning device 40 (the opening timing of the open / close ball entrance 216 and the game ball open) You can know that and the relative merits of the state where the timing toward the ball entrance portion 216 is state) close match. That is, it is possible to know whether it is easy to enter one or a plurality of balls in the open / close ball entry section 216. In addition, it is possible to know that it is difficult to enter the opening / closing entrance part 216 in the case of the suggestion of detachment. Then, the player sees whether or not the game ball that enters the entrance 91 of the center frame 90 and is finally discharged from the discharge unit 94 enters the open / closed entrance unit 216 that is open. It can be seen, and oversight of the process of whether or not the game ball enters the winning device 40 can be reduced.

  Further, since the incoming ball notification control unit 102 notifies of the incoming ball to the center frame 90 based on the incoming ball detection by the incoming ball detection sensor 92a, the player can enter the gaming ball into the center frame 90 by such notification. It is possible to know the ball, and it is not necessary to pay attention to the fact that the game ball driven into the game area 30a enters the entrance 91 of the center frame 90.

  In addition, the superiority / inferiority suggestion unit 100 performs a suggestive effect display that suggests that the state in which the game ball is likely to enter the approaching / incoming ball entering part 216 is approaching the display screen 61 of the display device 60 and the superiority or inferiority of the state. Therefore, the player sees the suggestion effect display displayed on the display screen 61 of the display device 60, so that the player can easily enter the opening / closing entrance 216 (the opening timing of the opening / closing entrance 216). And a state in which the timing at which the game ball heads toward the opening / closing entrance 216 is approaching, and the superiority or inferiority of the state is approached, and the ball enters the entrance 91 of the center frame 90 and finally The player can see whether or not the game ball discharged from the discharge unit 94 enters the open / closed ball entering unit 216 in the open state, and whether or not the game ball enters the winning device 40. Oversight of the process can be reduced.

  Further, the superiority / inferiority suggestion unit 100 includes the speaker 48, and outputs a suggestion sound from the speaker 48 that suggests that the state in which the game ball is likely to enter the approaching ball opening portion 216 and the superiority or inferiority of the state are approaching. When the player listens to the suggestion sound from the speaker 48, the player can easily enter the game ball into the open / close ball entrance 216 (the opening timing of the open / close ball entrance 216 and the game ball open / close ball entrance 216). Game in which the timing of heading toward the vehicle is approaching) and the superiority or inferiority of the state is approaching, and the ball enters the entrance 91 of the center frame 90 and is finally discharged from the discharge unit 94. The player can see whether or not the ball enters the open / closed ball entering portion 216 that is in the open state, and the oversight of whether or not the game ball enters the winning device 40 can be reduced.

  In the case where the discharge portion 94 of the center frame 90 and the open / close ball entry portion 216 of the winning device 40 are separately attached to the game board 30, the positional relationship between the discharge portion 94 and the open / close ball entry portion 216 is as follows. Although the center frame 90 and the winning device 40 are integrally formed, the positional relationship between the discharge portion 94 and the open / close ball entry portion 216 depends on the accuracy of the attachment to the game board 30. There is no change depending on the accuracy of the attachment to the game board 30 of both, the adjustment of the attachment position of both is unnecessary, and the attachment workability is excellent.

  Moreover, since the constriction part 200 made into the width | variety smaller than the horizontal width of the center frame 90 and the winning device 40 is provided in the both sides between the center frame 90 and the winning device 40 in the state which looked at the game board 30 from the front, The game area 30a can be widened as much as the constricted portion 200 is formed. In other words, the game ball may flow down to the constricted portion 200 between the center frame 90 and the winning device 40. In addition, since the open / close ball entering portion 216 is provided in the constricted portion 200, the game ball enters the display screen of the display device 60 and the open / close incoming ball portion 216 provided in the constricted portion 200 immediately below the display screen. It becomes easy to see the process of whether or not the game is in progress, and even if the player pays attention to the display screen of the display device 60, oversight of the process of whether or not the player has entered the winning device 40 can be reduced.

  In addition, the pair of blades 41a and 41b arranged in the horizontal direction at the opening and closing ball entry portion 216 is rotated and opened with the shaft portion 41c on the lower end side as an axis to be separated from each other. It is in an open state in which a spherical opening 41e is formed, and conversely, it can be changed to a closed state in which the opening 41e is closed by rotating and closing the shaft portion 41c so as to approach each other. is there. Even if the pair of blades 41a and 41b is in the open state, the game area width is narrower than the horizontal width of the center frame 90 and the winning device 40 because it is located within the horizontal width of the center frame 90 and the winning device 40. Never become.

  Further, the game area 30a is circular, substantially circular, elliptical or substantially elliptical when viewed from the front, and the constricted portion 200 is located at a portion having the largest lateral width when viewed from the front of the game area 30a. Even if the pair of movable parts (blades 41a and 41b) are in an open state while ensuring the maximum width of the display device 60 and the winning device 40, the blades 41a and 41b remain in the width of the center frame 90 and the winning device 40. Therefore, the game area width is not narrowed by the movement of the blades 41a and 41b, and it can be configured to be interesting even by the flow-down mode of the game balls in the game area 30a.

  In addition, the winning device 40 includes an arc-shaped passage portion 41d that is centered in front and lower at both ends so that the center portion is located directly below the discharging portion 94, and the game discharged from the discharging portion 94 is provided. The sphere can flow from the central portion of the arcuate passage portion 41d toward the left end or the right end, and a pair of movable portions (blades 41a and 41b) are disposed at both ends of the arcuate passage portion 41d. Yes. Accordingly, the game ball that enters the center frame 90 of the display device 60 and is discharged from the discharge portion 94 is always discharged to the central portion of the arc-shaped passage portion 41d of the winning device 40, and the left end of the arc-shaped passage portion 41d. Or it can flow down toward the right end and can guide to the movable part (blade 41a, 41b) provided in the left end and the right end, respectively. For example, if a pair of movable parts (blades 41a and 41b) are in an open state, a game ball that has passed through the arc-shaped passage part 41d enters the winning device 40, and conversely a pair of movable parts (blades) If 41a and 41b) are in the closed state, they will pass without entering the winning device 40. In other words, the game ball that has entered the center frame 90 of the display device 60 can be always guided to the open / close ball entrance 216 (a pair of blades 41a and 41b) of the prize winning device 40. Whether or not the ball can be entered can be determined depending on whether the blades 41a and 41b) are open or closed.

  Further, since the game ball swings in the width direction in the front view on the swing surface of the stage 93, the game ball swinged on the stage 93 before being discharged by the discharge portion 94 at the rear stage of the stage 93. Can be watched.

  Next, the pachinko machine 10 according to the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 15 (a) suggests that one game ball entering the center frame 90 is approaching a state where it is easy to enter the opening / closing entrance portion 216 that opens once and its superiority (first information). FIG. 15 (b) is a time chart in which two game balls that have entered the center frame 90 are approaching a state where it is easy to enter the opening / closing entrance part 216 that opens once and its superiority or inferiority (first 2 is a time chart in the case of suggesting (2).

  In the first embodiment described above, when a plurality of game balls enter the center frame 90, the case where the plurality of game balls are discharged from the discharge unit 94 with little mutual influence is described. In the second embodiment, regarding the time taken for two game balls to pass over the big winning opening (opening / closing ball-entry portion 216) when the two game balls enter the center frame 90 in succession (for example, after 3 seconds). The measurement results for 1000 balls are also obtained, and the information notified to the player can be appropriately changed according to the difference in the number of balls entering the center frame 90 within a predetermined period using the results. It is.

  That is, when two game balls enter the center frame 90, as shown in FIG. 15 (b), it is easy to pass the top winning opening (opening / closing entrance part 216). 10 seconds to 11 seconds after the warp entry detection, and 350 seconds (35%) passed over the big prize opening (opening / closing entrance part 216) in this "after 10 seconds to 11 seconds" The number of spheres gradually decreases when the time is changed from this “10 seconds to 11 seconds later” period.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 15 (b), 25 balls (2.5%) are the big prize opening (opening and closing ball entry portion 216) from the time when the first warp ball entry is detected until 7 seconds later. 7 seconds to 8 seconds after the first warp entry detection, 30 balls (3%) pass over the big prize opening (opening / closing entrance part 216) and the first warp From 8 seconds to 9 seconds after entering the ball, 80 balls (8%) pass over the big winning opening (opening and closing ball entering portion 216), and after 9 seconds when detecting the first warp entering 10 to 10 seconds. 190 seconds (19%) pass over the big winning opening (opening / closing entrance part 216) after 2 seconds, and 350 balls (35%) are 10 to 11 seconds after the first warp entry is detected. 190 balls (19%) pass through the big prize opening (opening / closing ball part 216) and 11 seconds to 12 seconds after the first warp entry is detected, and the big winning hole (opening / closing ball part 216) 1 pass through 80 seconds (8%) passes over the big winning opening (opening / closing entrance part 216) after 12 seconds to 13 seconds when the warp entry is detected, and 13 seconds after the first warp entry is detected ~ 14 seconds later, 30 balls (3%) pass over the big winning opening (opening / closing entrance 216), and after 14 seconds when the first warp entry is detected, 25 balls (2.5%) ) Passed over the grand prize winning opening (opening / closing ball-entry portion 216).

  As can be seen from FIG. 15 (b), when two game balls enter the center frame 90 before and after (for example, 3 seconds later), the two game balls collide on the stage 93. Since two game balls are discharged from the discharge unit 94 in a row, the discharge timing from the discharge unit 94 is earlier than in the case of a single ball entry (in the case of FIG. 15A), The emission distribution curve is gentle. That is, as shown in FIG. 15A, the expected discharge timing with one ball is 1 second of 12 to 13 seconds in the first measurement time, but the expectation with two balls is expected. As shown in FIG. 15 (b), the large discharge timing is 9.5 to 11.5 seconds in the first measurement time for 2 seconds (or 6.5 to 8.5 seconds in the second measurement time). 2 seconds), and a large wave splash display effect is performed accordingly.

  The timer 77 of the second embodiment measures the first measurement time (see FIG. 15) when the game ball (first game ball) is detected by the ball detection sensor 92a, and the first measurement time. When the game ball (second game ball) is detected by the ball detection sensor 92a while the ball is being measured, the second measurement time (see FIG. 15) is measured.

  The superiority / inferiority suggestion unit 100 according to the second embodiment has a predetermined condition (when the first measurement time is measured by the timer 77 and the second measurement time is not measured). For example, when a predetermined first effective period (the ball having entered the operating port during the first measurement period of 10 to 11 seconds) is established, the first information corresponding to the first measurement period is stored. At the time when the second measurement time is measured by the timer 77, the ball enters the operation port for a predetermined condition (for example, a predetermined second effective period (a period of 8 to 9 seconds at the first measurement time)). 2), the second information corresponding to the second measurement time is notified.

  The opening of the opening / closing entrance 216 described above corresponds to the variable entrance in the present invention, the timer 77 described above corresponds to the measuring means in the present invention, and the superiority / inferior suggestion section 100 described above serves as the suggesting means in the present invention. Equivalent to.

  Here, the information notified to the player is changed between when one game ball enters the center frame 90 and when a second game ball enters after 3 seconds from the first ball. This will be described below.

  As shown in FIG. 15 (a), when one game ball enters the center frame 90, such a ball is detected by the ball detection sensor 92a. As shown in FIG. 11, after a ball detection display (display of a ball detection detection effect of “a character on a jet ski crosses” in FIG. 11B), a predetermined period (if no other game ball is inserted) For 11 seconds, predetermined information (for example, “first character riding a dolphin on the sea” shown in FIG. 11B) is displayed small once in the distance (or erased), and an enlarged display approaching the near side is displayed. If there is a ball in the operating port during the first effective period (10 to 11 second period at the first measurement time), the first information (FIG. 15 (a)) The “big wave splash display effect” shown in FIG. To the notification of the duck? "Director).

  Note that the wave splash display effect and the “may one ball enter?” Effect in FIG. 13B correspond to the first information.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 15 (b), when the second game ball enters after the first game ball enters the center frame 90, the second information is replaced with the first information. The notification of the information will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 15 (b), the superiority / inferiority suggestion unit 100 starts from the first game ball entering the center frame 90 until there is a second game ball (after 3 seconds). As in (a), the enlarged display of “the first character riding a dolphin at sea” is started, but a different enlarged display is started based on the detection of the entry of the second game ball. That is, the superiority / inferiority suggestion unit 100 performs the second expansion speed of expanding faster than the first expansion speed of expanding over 9 seconds in FIG. 15A (after 3 seconds to 8 seconds after the first measurement time). In the remaining 5 seconds), an enlarged display of “the first character riding a dolphin on the sea” is executed, and the “maybe two balls?” Effect of FIG. 2 When there is a ball in the operating port during the effective period (8 to 9 second period at the first measurement time), the second information ("big wave splash display effect" shown in FIG. 15B) 13 (b) “May enter n ??” effect).

  It should be noted that the wave splash display effect and the “may have two balls?” Effect shown in FIG. 13B correspond to the second information.

  As described above, according to the gaming machine of the second embodiment, the first starting port 31 and the second starting port 33 into which a game ball can enter and the first starting port 31 and the second starting port 33 are entered. Based on the entrance sensor (not shown) of the first start port 31 for detecting the game ball, the entrance sensor (not shown) operating port detection means of the second start port 33, and the detection timing of the game ball by the entrance sensor. An opening / closing entrance portion 216 that is changed from a reduced state to an expanded state, a entrance portion 91 that is provided above the opening / closing entrance portion 216 and into which a game ball can enter, and enters the entrance portion 91. A center frame 90 provided with a stage 93 for staying the game ball and a discharge unit 94 for discharging the game ball staying at the stage 93, and an entrance detection sensor 92a for detecting the game ball entering the entrance 91 The incoming ball detection sensor 92a detects the game ball. A timer 77 for measuring the first measurement time and measuring the second measurement time when a game ball is detected by the ball detection sensor 92a while the first measurement time is being measured, Predetermined conditions (for example, a ball entering the operating port during a predetermined first effective period) are established when the first measurement time is measured by the timer 77 and the second measurement time is not measured. In this case, the first information corresponding to the first measurement time is notified, and at the time when the second measurement time is measured by the timer 77, a predetermined condition (for example, a predetermined second effective period is set in the operation port). And the superiority / inferiority suggesting unit 100 for informing the second information corresponding to the second measurement time when there is an entry). Therefore, the player is approaching the state where the game ball can easily enter the opening / closing entrance part 216 (a state where the timing of expansion of the opening / closing entrance part 216 coincides with the timing when the game ball goes to the entrance / exit part 216). And the superiority or inferiority of the state can be known from the first information and the second information, and the oversight of whether or not the game ball enters the opening / closing entrance 216 can be reduced.

  The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and can be modified as follows.

  (1) In the embodiment described above, the stage 93 as the staying means is provided with the first rocking surface 93a to the third rocking surface 93c, but the game ball guided by the guide passage 92 is You may employ | adopt the stay means (stage) which has the stay path | route which advances those game balls in one way in order. Examples of the stay means (stage) having a stay route that advances in one way include a meandering passage (one-way passage) and a croon (a dish-like accessory having a hole).

  In this case, the staying means has a stay route that advances the game balls in a one-way direction in the order of the guided game balls. In other words, even if a plurality of game balls stay at the same time, the game balls move in one way in the order of entry, so the discharge timing of these game balls can be predicted from the passage length. It is. Therefore, even when a plurality of game balls enter the center frame 90 at the same time, the superiority or inferiority suggestion unit 100 is approaching a state in which a game ball can easily enter the open / close entrance ball portion 216 for each of the game balls. Can suggest that.

  In addition, by guiding the game ball in one direction along the stay route proceeding in a one-way direction, the game ball can stay in the center frame 90, and before it is discharged by the discharge unit 94 at the rear stage of the stay means. The staying means can be made to watch the game ball stayed by being guided in one direction.

  (2) In the embodiment described above, when a plurality of game balls enter the center frame 90 continuously, that is, another at least one game ball within 16 seconds from the detection of the ball entering the center frame 90. Even if a player enters the ball, suggestions are made based on 1000 ball measurement data. However, in order to improve the accuracy of the suggestion effect, multiple (for example, two, three, four, etc.) The suggestion effect may be performed using various measurement results in the case. That is, in the case of two simultaneous balls, a suggestive effect can be given using the measurement result of two balls simultaneously. Further, the 1000 sphere measurement related to the passage from the center frame 90 to the arcuate passage portion 41d in the above-described embodiment or this modification may be virtually simulated or may be actually measured. .

  (3) In the above-described embodiment, a winning ball entering the winning device 40 in the big hit state is detected by the winning number detection passing sensor 226 that detects the passing of the game ball. Detection may be performed by the V detection sensor 43 and the detection sensor 44 without using the H.226.

  (4) In the embodiment described above, the center frame 90 and the winning device 40 are integrally formed. However, as shown in FIG. 7, the center frame 90 and the winning device 40 have a gap between them. The center frame 90 and the winning device 40 may be arranged at an interval so that the game ball can pass in the lateral direction. In this case, since the center frame 90 and the winning device 40 are arranged with an interval between the center frame 90 and the winning device 40 so that a game ball can pass in the lateral direction between them. The game ball flowing down on the left side of the game board 30 flows between the center frame 90 and the winning device 40 and flows down to the right side of the game board 30, and conversely, it flows down from right to left. It is possible to provide a variety of game boards.

  (5) In the above-described embodiment, a pachinko machine in which a so-called 1-type pachinko machine and a 2-type pachinko machine are combined is described as an example. Good.

  For example, the case where this invention is employ | adopted as 1 type pachinko machine is demonstrated below.

  As shown in FIG. 16, this type 1 pachinko machine includes a game board 30 having a game area 30a into which a game ball is driven, and the game board 30 has a normal symbol variation that allows a game ball to enter. And the opening / closing start port 231 (opening / closing opening) that changes between a first state in which the game ball cannot enter or can enter the game and a second state in which the game ball can enter more easily than the first state. The ball means) is provided at each predetermined position of the game area 30a, and lottery is performed to determine whether or not the opening / closing start port 231 is changed to the second state based on the ball entering the normal symbol variation ball entrance 230. An omitted normal symbol lottery section (first lottery means) and a jackpot lottery section (not shown) for lottery of occurrence of a gaming state (big hit state) advantageous to the player based on the ball entering the opening / closing start port 231 And the second lottery means) An identification information variation display device 232 (identification information variation display) that displays a variation display effect of identification information indicating whether or not a game state advantageous to the player has occurred, which is a display effect according to whether or not the lottery is successful. Means) and a center frame 233 (decorative member) that is provided immediately above the opening / closing start port 231 and covers a predetermined portion around the display screen. The center frame 233 has a ball entrance that allows game balls to enter. 234, an entrance detection sensor 235 (entrance detection means) for detecting the entrance of a game ball into the entrance 234, and a guide passage portion 236 (guidance) for guiding the game ball entering the entrance 234 Passage), a stage 237 for staying the game ball guided by the guide passage portion 236 (staying means), and the game ball from the stage 237 at a position below the identification information variation display device 232 A discharge portion 238 (discharge means) that discharges to the upper part of the opening / closing start port 231 within a discharge range narrower than the screen width, and further, the first time from the start of detection that is the time of detection of entrance by the entrance detection sensor 235 Based on the number of balls detected by the ball detection sensor 235 within the period and the winning at the normal symbol lottery section within the second period after the start of detection, a game ball enters the opening / closing start port 231. The structure provided with the superiority / inferiority suggestion part 100 which suggests that the easy state is approaching and the superiority or inferiority of the state is mentioned. As shown in FIG. 16, the lottery display in the normal symbol lottery section is displayed alternately with the normal symbol 239a (“◯” in FIG. 16) and the normal symbol 239b (“×” in FIG. 16), If the change display stops at the normal symbol 239a (“◯” in FIG. 16), it is a win and the opening / closing start port 231 is opened for a predetermined time, but the normal symbol 239b (“×” in FIG. 16). When it stops, it is a loss and the opening / closing start port 231 is not opened.

  In the case of this one-type pachinko machine, an opening / closing start port 231 is arranged immediately below the identification information fluctuation display device 232, and a game ball that has entered the center frame 233 around the display screen is detected and stayed on the stage 237. The discharge unit 238 discharges the opening / closing start port 231, and the superiority / inferiority suggestion unit 100 performs the entry within the first period from the start of detection, which is the time of detection of the entrance by the entrance detection sensor 235. Based on the number of detected balls detected by the ball detection sensor 235 and winning in the normal symbol lottery section within the second period after the start of the detection, a state in which a game ball is likely to enter the opening / closing start port 231 (opening / closing start The state in which the opening timing of the mouth 231 coincides with the timing at which the game ball heads toward the opening / closing start port 231) is approaching, and the superiority or inferiority of the state is suggested. Even in such a case, the player can know that the state where the game ball is likely to enter the opening / closing start port 231 and the superiority or inferiority of that state, and whether or not the game ball enters the opening / closing start port 231. Oversight of the process can be reduced.

  As described above, the present invention is suitable for gaming machines such as pachinko machines and slot machines.

It is a schematic front view of the pachinko machine of the example of the present invention. It is a front view of the game board of an example. It is a block diagram which illustrates the electrical connection of the pachinko machine of an Example. (A) is a front view showing the center frame and the winning device when the blades are closed, and (b) is a front view showing the center frame and the winning device when the blades are open. It is a schematic perspective view which shows the principal frame location in the case where a blade | wing is a closed state and a winning device. It is a schematic perspective view which shows the center frame and the principal part location of a prize-winning apparatus in case a blade | wing is an open state. It is a time chart in the case of performing the 1st suggestion (big wave splash effect) which suggests that the state where a game ball is easy to enter is approaching the opening and closing entrance part which opens once. It is a time chart in the case of performing the 1st suggestion (big wave splash production | presentation) which suggests that the state where a game ball is easy to enter is approaching the opening / closing entrance part which opens twice. It is a time chart in the case of performing the 2nd suggestion (small wave splash production | presentation) inferior to the easy entrance of the game ball to the opening-and-closing entrance part which opens once. It is a time chart in the case of performing the 2nd suggestion (small wave splash production | presentation) inferior in the ease of entering a game ball to the opening-and-closing ball-entry part opened twice. (A) shows the normal screen of a display apparatus, (b) shows the entrance detection detection screen when the entrance detection to a center frame is detected after that. The screen after FIG.11 (b) is shown. (A) shows the 1st suggestion (big wave splash production) screen which suggests that the state where a game ball is easy to enter the opening / closing entrance part, and (b) is displayed after (a). It is a screen which shows the frequency | count of opening of an opening-and-closing entrance part. (A) shows a second suggestion (small wave splash effect) screen in which game balls are less likely to enter the opening / closing entrance part, and (b) shows the opening / closing entrance part displayed after (a). It is a screen showing the number of times of opening. (A) is a time chart when it is suggested that one game ball entering the center frame is approaching a state where it is easy to enter the opening / closing entrance part, and (b) is entering the center frame. It is a time chart in the case of suggesting that the state where two game balls are easy to enter the opening and closing entrance part is approaching. It is a front view of the game board of the 1 type pachinko machine of a modification.

Explanation of symbols

30 ... Game board 30a ... Game area 31 ... First start port (operating port)
33 ... 2nd starting port (working port)
40 ... winning device 41a ... blade (movable part)
41b ... blade (movable part)
42 ... Driver (movable accessory)
60 ... Display device (display means)
90 ... Center frame (decorative member)
92 ... Guide passage (guide passage)
92a ... Entry detection sensor (entrance detection means)
93… Stage (means of stay)
94… discharge part (discharge means)
100 ... superiority or inferiority suggestion means
102 ... Entrance notification control unit (entrance notification control means)
210 ... Special winning part (special entry means)
212 ... Normal winning part (non-specific entry means)
216 ... Opening / closing entrance (opening / closing entrance means)
220 ... rolling surface

Claims (2)

In a gaming machine with a gaming board having a gaming area into which gaming balls are to be shot,
The game board includes an operation port through which a game ball can enter at a predetermined position of the game area,
The gaming board further includes an operating port detecting means for detecting a gaming ball that has entered the operating port, and a winning device that allows the game ball to be entered based on the detection timing of the gaming ball by the operating port detecting means. And a display means that includes a display screen and produces a predetermined display effect on the display screen, in a predetermined position in the game area and in the vertical direction from the top in the order of the display device and the winning device,
The display means includes a decorative member disposed on at least a part of the periphery of the display screen,
The decorative member is
An entrance where game balls can enter,
Entry detection means for detecting entry of a game sphere into the entrance,
A guide passage for guiding a game ball that has entered the entrance,
Staying means for staying the game ball guided in the guide passage;
Discharging means for discharging the game ball from the staying means to the upper part of the winning device in a discharge range narrower than the display screen width at a position below the display means;
With
The winning device changes to an open state in which a game ball from the discharge means can enter based on the game ball having entered the operation port, and is provided directly below the discharge means. Opening and closing entrance means,
Furthermore, the number of detected balls in the first ball detection means within the first period from the detection start time when the ball detection is performed by the ball detection means, and the operating port in the second period after the start of detection. Based on the detection of entering the ball, it is provided with superiority / inferiority suggesting means for suggesting that the state in which a game ball is likely to enter is approaching the opening / closing entrance means and the superiority or inferiority of the state. Gaming machine. An operation port into which a game ball can enter,
An operating port detecting means for detecting a game ball that has entered the operating port;
A variable entrance that is changed from a reduced state to an enlarged state based on the detection timing of the game ball by the operating port detection means;
A ball entrance that is provided above the variable ball entrance and into which a game ball can enter, a stay means for staying the game ball entering the ball entrance, and a game ball staying in the stay means are discharged. A decorative member provided with a discharging means;
Entry detection means for detecting a game sphere that has entered the entrance,
When a game ball is detected by the entrance detection means, a first measurement time is measured, and a game ball is detected by the entrance detection means while the first measurement time is being measured. Measuring means for measuring the second measurement time;
When a predetermined condition is satisfied when the measurement unit measures the first measurement time and does not measure the second measurement time, the first information corresponding to the first measurement time is notified. And suggesting means for notifying the second information corresponding to the second measurement time when a predetermined condition is satisfied when the measurement means measures the second measurement time;
A gaming machine characterized by comprising:

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