JP2009195515A - Pinball game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a means for largely changing the profit state of a player by allowing a game ball storage member to mechanically store game balls and to be displaced by the weight of the stored balls. <P>SOLUTION: The pinball game machine is provided with a storage device, wherein the storage device 100 is configured in such a manner that the game ball storage member can be displaced from a first position to a second position different from the first position on the basis of the storage of game balls, the game ball storage member functions so as to obstruct the intrusion of the game balls to a prescribed area which is a part of a game area when the position of the game ball storage member is the first position, and the game ball storage member functions so as not to obstruct the intrusion of the game balls to the prescribed area when the position of the game ball storage member is the second position. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2009,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a ball game machine equipped with a storage device capable of temporarily storing a game ball flying in a game area and then releasing it again into the game area.

  The most popular pachinko machines currently have a special symbol on the display section such as 7-segment, which is displayed in a variable manner when a game ball enters the start opening (start chucker). When the special symbol is in a specific mode (for example, “7”), a special gaming state that is more profitable for the player than the normal gaming state {a special winning opening (attacker) that is normally closed is a predetermined condition Is a model that is called “Digipachi” (conventional “first-class game machine”). Here, most of the gaming machines have a hold function that waits for the symbol variation until the current symbol variation is completed when a game ball enters the starting port during the symbol variation described above. is doing. Here, the hold function is realized in software, and the main mode is to store the acquired random number value as hold information in the temporary storage means. And when it is on hold, a means for making the player visually recognize the fact of the hold with a hold lamp or the like is taken.

On the other hand, there is also proposed a ball game machine having a function of temporarily storing an actual game ball in the game area instead of such a soft hold. For example, Patent Document 1 proposes a pachinko gaming machine in which a storage member that can be displaced in a seesaw shape is present in an attacker (FIG. 5). And when the weight of the game ball stored in the storage member becomes equal to or greater than a predetermined value, the storage member is displaced by the weight, and as a result, the normally hidden V zone is in a state where it can enter and enter the face. It is a technology. Furthermore, Patent Document 2 proposes a pachinko gaming machine having a pipe body that can be stored in a seesaw shape and can store a plurality of game balls (FIG. 2). This is also based on the same principle as in Patent Document 1, and when the weight of the game ball stored in the storage member exceeds a predetermined value, the pipe body is displaced by the weight, so that the stored game ball is again It is a technology that is released to the game area.
JP 2006-263182 A JP-A-2005-185443

  In this way, the storage device is attracting attention because of the groundbreaking movement of mechanically storing the game ball and displacing it with a weight like a seesaw. Accordingly, the present invention pays particular attention to the position of the storage device while following the epoch-making movement of mechanically storing the game ball and displacing it like a seesaw with its weight. An object is to provide a means by which a profit state can be changed greatly.

The present invention (1) is a ball game machine equipped with a storage device (game ball storage device 100) capable of temporarily storing game balls and capable of launching game balls toward a game area.
The storage device (game ball storage device 100)
A fulcrum part (fulcrum part 120);
A game ball storage member having a game ball introduction port and a game ball discharge port, which is rotatably supported around the fulcrum part (fulcrum part 120) and can store a game ball rolling in the game area. (Game ball storage unit 110);
A rotation restricting member (forcibly stopping the rotation of the game ball storage member (game ball storage unit 110) at a first position when the game ball storage member (game ball storage unit 110) rotates in a predetermined direction. Stopper portion 150),
A weight (weight member 130) attached to the game ball storage member (game ball storage unit 110) so as to rotate the game ball storage member (game ball storage unit 110) in the predetermined direction;
Have
The storage device (game ball storage device 100)
Based on the storage of the game balls, the game ball storage member (game ball storage unit 110) can be displaced from the first position to a second position different from the first position, and the game balls are stored. When the position of the game ball storage member (game ball storage unit 110) is the first position, the game ball storage member (game ball storage unit 110) continues to store the game ball. ) Is the second position, the game ball is configured to be discharged from the game ball discharge port, and
When the position of the game ball storage member (game ball storage unit 110) is the first position, a game in which the game ball storage member (game ball storage unit 110) is launched toward the game area. The ball functions to prevent entry of a ball into a predetermined area (game area B) that is a part of the game area, and the position of the game ball storage member (game ball storage section 110) is the second position. In this case, the game ball storage member (game ball storage unit 110) functions so as not to prevent the game ball launched toward the game area from entering the predetermined area (game area B). It is a characteristic ball game machine.

  In the present invention (2), the game ball discharged from the game ball storage member (game ball storage unit 110) when the position of the game ball storage member (game ball storage unit 110) reaches the second position. Is the ball game machine according to the invention (1) configured to enter the predetermined area (game area B).

  Here, the definitions of each term in the claims and the specification will be described. First, the “game ball introduction port” and the “game ball discharge port” only need to have a functioning function as the introduction port / discharge port. It may be an inlet / outlet port). The “bullet ball game machine” is not particularly limited as long as the game medium is a game ball, but is typically a pachinko game machine. “Based on the storage of game balls” is not particularly limited as long as it is an automatic displacement based on the storage of game balls. For example, the displacement when the weight of the stored game balls reaches a predetermined weight, The displacement (rotation moment) in relation to not only the weight stored but also its position can be mentioned.

  According to the present invention (1), when the position of the game ball storage member is the first position, the game ball storage member is prevented from entering the predetermined area which is a part of the game area. When the position is the second position, the invasion of the game ball into the predetermined area which is a part of the game area is not obstructed. For example, the predetermined area and another game area By making the game characteristics greatly different, only the position of the game ball storage member is changed, so that it is possible to realize different game contents. That is, according to the present invention (1), a game in the “other game area” in the case of a normal game (the position of the game ball storage member is the first position) only by changing the position of the game ball storage member. ) And a special game (game in a “predetermined area” when the position of the game ball storage member is the second position) can be provided to the player.

  According to the present invention (2), in addition to the above-described effect, since the released game ball is configured to enter the predetermined area, the time during which the position of the game ball storage member is the second position is extremely high. Even under a short situation, the game ball released from the storage has an effect of ensuring the execution of the special game.

  The best mode of the present invention will be described below. The best mode below relates to a conventional first-class pachinko machine, but is not limited to this. For example, other ball game machines {for example, conventional second-class or third-class, general electric Pachinko games such as roles, ordinary machines, and multi-function machines (for example, gaming machines having two conventional first-class functions and gaming machines having one conventional first-class function and one conventional second-class function) It is also within the scope of the present invention when it is applied to a machine, another ball game machine such as a sparrow ball game machine or an arrangement ball. It should be noted that this is the best mode, and the following modes are related to the location and function of each means, the order of each step for various processes, the timing of flag on / off, the name of the means responsible for each step, etc. It is not limited to.

  First, the basic structure of the front side of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode will be described with reference to FIG. Pachinko machines are mainly composed of a gaming machine frame and a gaming board. Hereinafter, before describing the game ball storage device 100 which is a characteristic element of the present invention, other elements will be briefly described.

  First, the gaming machine frame of the pachinko gaming machine includes an outer frame 102, a front frame 104, a transparent plate 106, a door 108, an upper ball dish 310, a lower ball dish 112, and a launch handle 116. First, the outer frame 102 is a frame for fixing the pachinko gaming machine to a position where it should be installed. The front frame 104 is a frame body aligned with the opening portion of the outer frame 102, and is attached to the outer frame 102 so as to be openable and closable via a hinge mechanism (not shown). The front frame 104 includes a mechanism for launching a game ball, a mechanism for detachably storing a game board, a mechanism for guiding or collecting the game ball, and the like. The transparent plate 106 is made of glass or the like and is supported by the door 108. The door 108 is attached to the front frame 104 through a hinge mechanism (not shown) so as to be opened and closed. The upper ball tray 310 has mechanisms such as storage of game balls, delivery of game balls to the launch rail, and extraction of game balls to the lower ball tray 112. Further, the upper ball tray 310 is provided with an operation button 300 that can be operated by the player and is pressed when the game ball temporarily stored in the game ball storage device 100 is forcibly discharged. The lower ball tray 112 has a mechanism for storing and extracting game balls. Further, a speaker 114 is provided between the upper ball tray 310 and the lower ball tray 112, and a sound effect corresponding to the gaming state or the like is output.

  Next, the game board has a game area 320 defined by an outer rail 122 and an inner rail 124. The game area 320 includes a plurality of game nails, windmills, and other general winning ports, as well as a special drawing start port 2110 and a start port X {this will be described in detail later (in the action column)}. In addition, there are installed a regular winning opening 2210, a special winning opening 2120, a special symbol display device 2130, an effect display device 2140, a normal symbol display device 2220, a center decoration 192, and an out port 142. Furthermore, the game ball storage device 100 is installed in the game area 320 (this will be described in detail later). Hereinafter, each element will be described in detail.

  First, the special figure starting port 2110 is installed as a starting winning port corresponding to the main game. As a specific configuration, the special figure starting port 2110 includes a ball entry detection device 2111, an electric accessory 2112, and an electric accessory solenoid 132 for opening and closing the electric accessory 2112. Here, the entrance detection device 2111 is a sensor that detects the entrance of a game ball into the special figure start opening 2110, and generates special figure start entrance entrance information indicating the entrance at the time of entry. Next, the electric accessory 2112 is changed to a normal state in which a game ball can win a special figure starting port 2110 and an open state in which the game ball is easier to win than the normal state.

  Next, the ordinary prize winning opening 2210 includes a ball entry detecting device 2211. Here, the entrance detection device 2211 is a sensor that detects the entrance of a game ball into the general prize winning opening 2210, and generates the general start start entrance information indicating the entrance at the time of entry. It should be noted that the entry of a game ball into the general prize winning opening 2210 triggers a lottery for expanding the electric accessory 2112 of the special figure starting opening 2110.

  Next, when the special symbol is stopped in a predetermined manner, the grand prize winning opening 2120 is a winning position corresponding to the main game, which is in a horizontal rectangular shape and is located above the out opening 142, which is opened as a “big hit”. It is. As a specific configuration, the winning prize opening 2120 includes a winning detection device 2121 for detecting the entry of a game ball, an electric accessory 2122, and a big winning opening solenoid 2330 for opening and closing the electric accessory 2122. Prepare. Here, the winning detection device 2121 is a sensor that detects the entry of a game ball into the big winning opening 2120, and generates the big winning opening entry information indicating the winning at the time of entering. The electric accessory 2122 changes the big prize opening 2120 to the big prize opening 2120 in a normal state where a game ball cannot be won or difficult to win, and an open state where a game ball is easy to win.

  Next, the special symbol display device 2130 performs change display and stop display of the special symbol corresponding to the main game. As a specific configuration, the special symbol display device 2130 includes a special figure display unit 2131 and a special figure hold display unit 2132. Here, the special figure hold display unit 2132 is composed of four lamps, and the number of lighting of the lamps corresponds to the number of random numbers held in the main game (the number of special symbols not being executed). The special symbol display device 2130 is composed of, for example, a 7-segment LED, and the special symbols are displayed with ten numbers “0” to “9” and “−”.

  In addition, since the special symbol does not necessarily have an effect role, in the best mode, the size of the special symbol display device 2130 is set to be inconspicuous. However, in the case of adopting a technique that does not display a decorative symbol by giving a special role to the special symbol itself, the special symbol is displayed on a liquid crystal display such as an effect display device 2140 described later. May be.

  Next, the effect display device 2140 mainly performs change display and stop display of effect images including decorative symbols that change and stop in conjunction with special symbols. As a specific configuration, the effect display device 2140 includes a drawing display unit 2141 and a drawing hold display unit 2142. Here, the figure display unit 2141 displays, for example, a plurality of rows of moving images of decorative symbol variations simulating a slot machine game in the center area of the screen. The effect display device 2140 is composed of a liquid crystal display in the best mode, but may be composed of other display means such as a mechanical drum or LED. Next, the drawing hold display unit 2142 is composed of four lamps, and the lamps are linked with a special design hold lamp.

  Next, the normal symbol display device 2220 performs normal symbol variation display and stop display. As a specific configuration, the normal symbol display device 2220 includes a general map display unit 2221 and a general map display unit 2222. Here, the universal symbol hold display unit 2222 is composed of four lamps, and the number of lighting of the lamps corresponds to the number of normal symbol fluctuations held (the number of fluctuations of normal symbols not being executed).

  Finally, the center decoration 192 is installed around the effect display device 2140, and has functions such as a flow path of the game ball, protection of the effect display device 2140, and decoration. Further, the game effect lamp 190 is provided outside the game area 320 or the game area, and plays a role of effect and error notification by blinking or the like.

  Next, the game ball storage device 100 according to the best mode will be described with reference to FIG. First, the game ball storage device 100 includes a game ball storage unit 110 that can store a predetermined number (four in this example) of game balls, and a fulcrum unit 120 that rotatably supports the game ball storage unit in a seesaw shape. A weight member 130 attached to the game ball storage unit 110 on the left side of the fulcrum unit 120, a storage forced release drive device 140 for forcibly releasing the game balls stored in the game ball storage unit 110, The stopper part 150 functions to regulate the position of the game ball storage part 110 at the time of default (non-storage). Hereinafter, each element will be described in detail.

  First, the structure of the game ball storage unit 110 of the game ball storage device 100 will be described with reference to FIG. The game ball storage unit 110 has a base 111 that extends in the longitudinal direction and can store a predetermined number (four in this example) of game balls. Here, the base portion 111 has four openings 111a that are open at the top in the longitudinal direction. As described above, since all the game ball storage chambers 110 </ b> A to 110 </ b> D are opened at the top, any of the game balls dropped from the left side, the center, and the right side of the base unit 111 can be stored in the base unit 111. Yes. Furthermore, in the approximate center of the bottom surface of the base portion 111, a game ball guide groove 111b is provided along the longitudinal direction in order to ensure smooth movement of the game ball in the left-right direction (particularly right direction as will be described later). Is provided.

  Next, the game ball storage unit 110 includes game ball storage chambers 110A to 110D in which spaces for storing one game ball are formed, in which the internal space of the base unit 111 is partitioned by various walls described later. Here, in the storage chambers 110A to 110D, movement of the sphere is prohibited in both directions due to the presence of the inner wall of the base member 111 in the front-rear direction (α in the figure), while in the left-right direction (β in the figure). The movement of the sphere is limited in only one direction due to the presence of different types of walls provided on both sides of each storage chamber. Hereinafter, each storage room will be described in detail.

  First, regarding the leftmost storage chamber 110A, a blocking wall 112a that always prohibits the movement of the game ball in the right direction is formed on the left side, while the right side storage chamber 110B has a game on the right side. The ball is movable (when the game ball storage unit 110 is in the second position), and the game ball cannot move from the storage chamber 110B on the right to the storage chamber (the game ball storage unit 110 is at the first position). Openable wall 112b provided with an openable / closable door is formed.

  Next, regarding the second storage chamber 110B from the left, on the left side, a game ball can move from the storage chamber 110A adjacent to the left to the storage chamber 110B (when the game ball storage unit 110 is in the second position). In addition, the above-described openable door is provided so that the game ball cannot move from the storage chamber 110B to the storage chamber 110A adjacent to the left (when the game ball storage unit 110 is in the first position). An openable wall 112b is formed. On the other hand, on the right side, a game ball can move to the right-side storage chamber 110C (when the game ball storage unit 110 is in the second position), and a game ball can be transferred from the right-side storage chamber 110C to the storage chamber. Is configured to be unmovable (when the game ball storage unit 110 is in the first position), an openable wall 112c provided with an openable door is formed.

  Next, regarding the third storage chamber 110C from the left, on the left side, a game ball can move from the storage chamber 110B adjacent to the left to the storage chamber 110C (when the game ball storage unit 110 is in the second position). In addition, the above-described openable door is provided so that the game ball cannot move from the storage chamber 110C to the storage chamber 110B adjacent to the left (when the game ball storage unit 110 is in the first position). An openable wall 112c is formed. On the other hand, on the right side, a game ball can move to the right storage room 110D (when the game ball storage unit 110 is in the second position), and a game ball can be transferred from the right storage room 110D to the storage room. Is configured to be unmovable (when the game ball storage unit 110 is in the first position), and an openable wall 112d provided with an openable door is formed.

  Finally, with respect to the rightmost storage chamber 110D, on the left side, a game ball can move from the storage chamber 110C adjacent to the left to the storage chamber 110D (when the game ball storage unit 110 is in the second position). At the same time, the above-described openable door is provided so that the game ball cannot move from the storage chamber 110D to the right-side storage chamber 110C (when the game ball storage unit 110 is in the first position). An openable wall 112d is formed. On the other hand, there is no wall on the right side that restricts the movement of the game ball to the right side. Therefore, when the game ball storage unit 110 is at the second position, the game ball is released from the storage unit to the game area.

Next, the structure of the openable walls 112b to 112d provided with the openable door will be described in detail. Since all the configurations are the same in the best mode, the openable wall 112b will be described as a representative. First, the openable wall 112b has a wall member 112b ₁ as the partition plate of the housing chamber between. Here, the wall member 112b ₁ has a substantially rectangular opening 112b _1-1 that is wider than the upper, lower, left, and right game balls through which the game ball can pass. Then, the openable wall 112b has a door member 112b ₂ reclosable substantially square. Here, the door member 112b ₂ is arranged on the storage chamber 110B side so that the left and right outer edges and the upper outer edge of the door member 112b ₂ are in contact with the left and right outer edges and the upper outer edge of the wall member 112b _{1 on} the storage chamber 110B side. The wall member 112b ₁ is rotatably attached. Specifically, the wall member 112b _1, the upper outer edge of the housing chamber 110B side of the opening _{112b 1-1} has a bearing portion _{112b 1-2} for receiving a shaft to be described later, is provided in parallel to the front and rear ing. On the other hand, the upper part of the door member 112b ₂ is formed with a shaft through hole 112b _2-1 penetrating the door member in the front-rear direction. And while the shaft 112b ₃ has penetrated the shaft hole 112b _2-1 of the door member, both ends thereof are supported by the bearing portion 112b _1-2 . Since adopting such a structure, when the game ball is moved from the storage chamber 110A to the storage chamber 110B is the door member 112b ₂ Continued the game ball collides with the door member 112b ₂ is pushed to the game ball bearings As a result of rotational displacement to the storage chamber 110B with the portion 112b _1-2 as a fulcrum (becomes an open state), the game ball can be moved from the storage chamber 110A to the storage chamber 110B. On the other hand, when the game ball is moved from the storage chamber 110B to the storage chamber 110A is around the door member when the game ball collides with the door member 112b ₂ wall member 112b ₁ and abuts a result, the the storage chamber 110B The game ball cannot be moved to the storage room 110A (it remains closed). When the door member 112b ₂ is attached to the wall member 112b ₁ , the size of the door member 112b ₂ is not large enough to cover all of the opening 112b _{1-1. A} gap exists in _1-1 . However, since the vertical size of the gap is smaller than that of the game ball, the game ball does not move from the gap to the adjacent storage chamber in the closed state.

  Next, the fulcrum part 120 of the game ball storage device 100 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. The fulcrum part 120 is arranged at the lower part of the left side of the above-described game ball storage part 110 (a part from the left and right center to the left side). Specifically, the fulcrum portion 120 is a shaft that is fixed to the game board and extends in the front-rear direction, and is integrated with the lower portion of the game ball storage portion 110 and has a diameter that is slightly larger than the diameter of the shaft 121. And a bearing portion 122 having a hole 121a. As a result of the shaft 121 penetrating into the shaft hole 121a, the game ball storage unit 110 can be rotated around the fulcrum 120. In addition, the fulcrum part 120 also has a function of fixing the position of the game ball storage part 110 in the game area. In other words, the presence of the fulcrum portion 120 prevents a situation where the game ball storage portion 110 is detached or moved to another place during the game.

  Next, the weight member 130 of the game ball storage device 100 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. The weight member 130 is integrally fixed in the game ball storage unit 110 at the leftmost position of the game ball storage unit 110. Here, the weight of the weight member 130 is determined in consideration of what specifications are to be taken in consideration of a position change parameter described later.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 2, the storage forced release drive device 140 of the game ball storage device 100 will be described in detail. The forced storage release driving device 140 is embedded in a stopper 150, which will be described later, and includes a solenoid that can be driven in the vertical direction. Here, when the storage forcible release drive device 140 exists in the lower position, the position of the game ball storage unit 110 is not affected, while the storage forcible release drive device 140 moves up, As a result of the forced storage release drive device 140 pushing up the game ball storage unit 110, the game ball storage unit 110 rotates clockwise around the fulcrum 120. In addition, the said storage forced cancellation drive device 140 is drive-controlled by the storage device drive control means 1195 mentioned later based on a player's operation.

  Next, the stopper 150 of the game ball storage device 100 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. The stopper unit 150 is a member that is fixed to the game board and that is disposed directly below the game ball storage unit 110. Here, at the time of default, due to the influence of the weight member 130 described above, the game ball storage unit 110 tries to rotate counterclockwise around the fulcrum unit 120. The stopper unit 150 functions as a member that restricts the counterclockwise rotation and restricts the game ball storage unit 110 to the default position (first position).

  Next, displacement parameters (various parameters related to displacement) in the gaming ball storage device 100 according to the best mode will be described in detail. First of all, the basic operating principle is the same as that of Roshi. In Koshiwei, due to the weight of the bamboo cylinder itself, a “rotating moment in a certain direction” occurs around the fulcrum. When water accumulates in the bamboo cylinder, a “rotational moment opposite to the certain direction” due to the weight of the water is generated. And, when the magnitude of the “rotational moment in the direction opposite to the certain direction” due to the weight of the water is greater than the “rotational moment in the certain direction” due to the weight of the bamboo cylinder itself, The bamboo cylinder rotates in the direction opposite to the direction, and the water accumulated inside is discharged. After discharging, the “rotation moment in a certain direction” becomes larger than that of “rotation moment in the opposite direction”, and as a result, the bamboo cylinder rotates in “a certain direction” and functions as a stopper. Rotation stops when it comes into contact with Although the above is the principle of deer, the game ball storage device 100 according to the best mode should be understood that the water in this deer is replaced by the game ball (however, the game ball is not necessarily lower). The difference is that it is not something that accumulates.

  Here, the displacement principle of the game ball storage unit 110 according to the best mode will be described in detail with reference to FIG. In the following description, for ease of understanding, parameters related to displacement will be further simplified. For example, assuming that the weight of the game ball storage unit 110 is considerably smaller than that of the weight member 130, the weight of the game ball storage unit 110 is excluded from the calculation of the rotational moment. Further, when the ball falls from a certain height, not only the weight of the ball but also the impact force based on the kinetic energy of the ball when the game ball collides with the game ball storage unit 110 is also affected by the rotational moment. Although it should be considered as a parameter, in this description, as a result of entering the game ball storage unit 110 with a relatively low kinetic energy by a nail or the like existing directly above the game ball storage unit 110, impact force Is not so large as to be considered, and the impact force is excluded from the calculation of the rotational moment. However, in practice, it goes without saying that the design is made based on well-known mechanics while taking these into consideration.

  First, the parameter directly related to the displacement of the game ball storage unit 110 is the magnitude of forward and reverse rotational moments. The parameters related to the rotational moment are the weight of the weight member 130 and the game ball, the distance from the center of gravity of the weight member 130 and the game ball to the fulcrum 120, and the angle of the game ball storage unit 110 with respect to the horizontal direction. . Therefore, based on these, each aspect of FIG. 4 will be described.

First, FIG. 4A is a diagram showing the state of each rotational moment when the game ball is not stored in the game ball storage unit 110 (the first position which is the default position). Here, in the figure, “m ₁ g” is the force acting vertically downward of the weight member 130, and “L ₁ ” is the distance from the fulcrum 120 to the center of gravity of the weight member 130. In this state, the counterclockwise rotational moment M _x about the fulcrum 120 is L ₁ m ₁ gcos θ. On the other hand, the rotational moment M _y clockwise around the fulcrum portion 120, the stopper member 150 is caused by the force given to the game ball reservoir 110, the same value as the counterclockwise rotation moment M _x It is. Thus, the result of rotational moment M _x and M _y are balanced, game ball reservoir 110 is stopped at a default position without rotating.

Next, FIG. 4 (2) is a diagram showing the state of each rotational moment when one game ball is stored in the game ball storage chamber 110 </ b> A of the game ball storage unit 110. Here, in the figure, “m ₂ g” is a force acting vertically downward of the game ball, and “L ₂ ” is a distance from the center of gravity of the game ball in the game ball storage chamber 110A to the fulcrum portion 120. In this state, the counterclockwise rotational moment M _x around the fulcrum 120 is L ₁ m ₁ gcos θ + L ₂ m ₂ gcos θ. On the other hand, the rotational moment M _y clockwise around the fulcrum portion 120, the stopper member 150 is caused by the force given to the game ball reservoir 110, the same value as the counterclockwise rotation moment M _x It is. Thus, the result of rotational moment M _x and M _y are balanced, even in this state, the game ball reservoir 110 is stopped at a default position without rotating. As for the game ball storage unit 110 according to the best mode, FIG. 4 (2) shows a state in which the counterclockwise rotational moment is maximized.

Next, FIG. 4 (3) is a diagram showing the state of each rotational moment when one game ball is stored in each of the game ball storage chamber 110A and the game ball storage chamber 110D of the game ball storage unit 110. It is. Here, in the drawing, “m ₂ g” is a force acting vertically downward of the game ball, and “5L ₂ ” is a distance from the center of gravity of the game ball in the game ball storage chamber 110D to the fulcrum portion 120. In this state, the counterclockwise rotational moment M _x around the fulcrum 120 is L ₁ m ₁ gcos θ + L ₂ m ₂ gcos θ. On the other hand, the rotational moment _{M y} clockwise around the fulcrum portion 120, if not affected by the fulcrum (i.e., if the game ball reservoir 110 is not in contact with the supporting _point), 5L ₁ m ₁ gcosθ It is. In this case, when M _y > M _x , it rotates clockwise (that is, the game ball storage unit 110 is in the second position). On the other hand, if the affected fulcrum (i.e., if the game ball reservoir 110 is in contact with the supporting point), the result of rotational moment M _x and M _y are balanced, even in this state, the game ball The storage unit 110 is stopped at the default position without rotating. In the present best mode, as described later, this example corresponds to the latter.

Next, referring to FIG. 5, relates to all 16 embodiment in the case where each of the four game balls storage chamber 110A~D not-if game ball is present, the clockwise rotation moment M _y and counterclockwise How the difference from the rotational moment M _x changes will be described. First, “M _y −M _x ” in the figure is the difference between the clockwise rotational moment and the counterclockwise rotational moment excluding the rotational moment based on the drag force of the stopper member. When the game ball storage unit 110 is stopped at the default position (first position), the clockwise rotational moment and the counterclockwise rotational moment are balanced. Therefore, for example, in “Aspect 1” taking the default position as will be described later, “M _y −M _x ” is negative with “−L ₁ m ₁ gcos θ−L ₂ m ₂ gcos θ” (that is, if it remains unchanged The rotation moment based on the drag force of the stopper member is “L ₁ m ₁ gcos θ + L ₂ m ₂ gcos θ” (based on the principle of force balance and rotation moment balance). The rotational moment balance of is zero.

Here, the game ball storage section 110 in the best mode is designed to be displaced when “M _y −M _x ” becomes “−L ₁ m ₁ gcos θ + 6.5 L ₂ m ₂ gcos θ”. At this displacement timing, the game ball storage unit 110 is not affected by the drag from the stopper member 150 (that is, microscopically, the game ball storage unit 110 and the stopper member are not in contact with each other), and counterclockwise. The rotation moment (L ₁ m ₁ gcos θ) around the rotation is completely equal to the rotation moment (6.5 L ₂ m ₂ g cos θ) around the rotation. Therefore, when the magnitude of the clockwise rotational moment due to the weight of the storage ball is smaller than “6.5L ₂ m ₂ gcos θ”, the game ball storage unit 110 rotates counterclockwise and hits the stopper member. As a result of contacting and stopping, the game ball storage unit 110 remains in the default position (first position) (modes 1 to 12). On the other hand, when the magnitude of the clockwise rotational moment due to the weight of the storage ball is larger than “6.5L ₂ m ₂ gcos θ”, the game ball storage unit 110 rotates clockwise, resulting in the game ball storage. The part 110 is displaced to the second position (aspects 13 to 16).

  Next, the basic structure on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine will be described with reference to FIG. The pachinko gaming machine controls the overall operation of the pachinko gaming machine, and in particular controls the overall gaming operation such as lottery when entering the special figure starting port 2110 (that is, control directly related to the profit of the player). The main control device 1000, the effect display control means 2150 for performing display control related to various effects on the drawing display unit 2141 for adding interest to the game content, and the effect display for displaying effects that enhance the game's interest A prize ball payout comprising a device 2140, a prize ball tank 212, a prize ball rail 214, a payout unit 216 for paying out game balls supplied from the prize ball tank 212 to the upper ball tray 310 in accordance with a prize at each prize opening. The mechanism (set base) 210, the prize ball payout device 3000 for controlling the payout operation by the payout unit 216, and the game balls (reserved balls) in the upper ball tray 310 are released to the game area 320 one by one. Shooting device 232, launch control board 230 that controls the launch operation of launch device 232, power supply unit 290 that supplies power to each part of the pachinko gaming machine, power switch 292 that is a switch for turning on / off the power of the pachinko gaming machine, etc. Is provided on the back surface of the front frame 104 (on the opposite side to the game side).

  Next, various functions of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode will be described with reference to the block diagram of FIG. First, the main control device 1000 is connected to a game peripheral device 2000 related to the game and a prize ball payout device 3000 that performs payout control of a predetermined number of prize balls based on a payout instruction from the main control device 1000 so that information can be transmitted. ing. The main controller 1000 includes hardware such as ROM and RAM for storing data and programs, and elements such as a CPU used for arithmetic processing. In the following description, each means included in the main controller 1000 may be configured to be mounted on a peripheral device (for example, the game peripheral device 2000). For example, in the best mode, the main controller 1000 is provided with a payout control function, but may be configured so as to be provided in the prize ball payout device 3000, for example. Similarly, each means that is included in the peripheral device (for example, the game peripheral device 2000) may be configured to be mounted on the main controller 1000. The details of each means (device) will be described below.

  First, the main control device 1000 has a game control means 1100 that controls the main control relating to the main game / auxiliary game, and various information to the game peripheral device 2000 {for example, stop symbol information, stop symbol attribute information (for example, probability variation). Control over the number of times, time reduction with a limited number of times, normal winning, loss), information on fluctuation mode (for example, fluctuation time), special game start signal / status information / end signal, hold information, error information, etc.} Information transmission control means 1200 and prize ball payout determination means 1300 for controlling the prize ball payout device 3000 so as to pay out predetermined prize balls based on winning of game balls to various winning holes.

  Here, the game control means 1100 determines whether or not each random number can be acquired by determining whether or not each ball can be acquired, and whether or not the ball determination means 1110 determines whether the game ball flows into each ball entrance (starting port, etc.). Random number acquisition determination execution means 1120 for acquiring each random number, a hold control means 1130 for temporarily storing a ball entering each start port during a variable display as a hold ball within an upper limit number, and game contents to be described later Win / fail lottery means 1135 for lottery based on a determined random number (win random number), and symbol content determining means for determining a stop symbol and a variation mode (variation time, etc.) of each symbol based on each random number. 1140, display control means 1150 for performing control to change and stop each symbol, and electrical processing for performing various processes directly related to the opening / closing decision of the electric accessory 2112 of the special figure starting port 2110 -Opening / closing control means 1160, special game control means 1170 for controlling the special game which is more advantageous to the player than the normal game, determination of which game state the current game state is to be transferred to, and game based on the determination A specific game control means 1180 for performing a process of shifting the state, a current game state {for example, a state related to the main game (a normal game state, a specific game state, a special game state), a state related to an auxiliary game ( (Easy release state, non-easy release state), stop symbol and variation mode information related to special symbols, on / off status of various flags, gaming state during special game (for example, round number and winning number information)} and the like for temporarily storing There is a game state temporary storage means 1190 and a storage device drive control means 1195 for driving the game ball storage device 100 (storage device forced release drive device 140). There. Hereinafter, each means will be described in detail.

  First, the entrance determination means 1110 is a special figure start entrance entrance determination means 1111 that determines whether or not a game ball has entered the special figure start opening 2110, and whether or not the game ball has flown into the general figure entrance 2210. And a normal start entrance ball judging means 1112 for judging whether or not.

  Next, the random number acquisition determination execution means 1120 determines whether or not to acquire a game content determination random number based on the game ball entering the special figure starting port 2110, and according to the determination result, the random number (for example, In order to determine whether or not the normal symbol winning random number can be acquired, and to acquire the random number based on the determination result, the special symbol random number acquisition determining execution unit 1121 for acquiring the winning random number, the variation determining random number, the special symbol determining random number, etc. And a normal random number acquisition determination execution means 1122.

  Here, the “random number” in the claims and the present specification including the above is “0” to “65535” (winning random number) or “0” to “255” (depending on the type of random number). It is a value randomly selected from a predetermined range such as (variation mode determination random number). The random number may not be a mathematically generated random number, but may be a pseudo-random number generated by a hardware random number, a software random number, or the like. For example, the expression method of each value in the random number is a method in which the value is expressed in order along the random number sequence (plus one method), the next value when the final value of the random number sequence is expressed (initial value) ) With a contingent value (initial value update method), a combination of these, and the like.

  Next, the holding control means 1130 includes a special figure holding means 1131 for storing the random number in the special figure holding information temporary storage means 1131a when the symbol variation based on the acquired game content determination random number is not permitted, A normal symbol holding means 1132 for determining whether or not to temporarily store a normal symbol winning random number acquired in a situation where the symbol variation permission is not granted, and holding the random number based on the determination result until the symbol variation permission is granted; have. Here, the special figure holding means 1131 and the universal figure holding means 1132 are capable of storing up to four special figure holding information temporary storage means 1131a and a universal drawing temporary storage means 1131a for temporarily storing the random numbers combined with the holding order. Each has a figure hold information temporary storage means 1132a.

  Next, the winning / losing lottery means 1135 has special game transition determining means 1135a that makes a decision to shift to a special game (for example, internally turns on the winning flag) if the result of the winning / failing lottery is a win. .

  Next, the symbol content determination means 1140, based on the acquired game content determination random number, the special symbol content determination means 1141 for determining the stop symbol and variation mode (variation time, etc.) of the special symbol, and the acquired normal symbol winning random number And a general symbol content determining means 1142 for determining a stop symbol of the normal symbol based on the standard symbol content determining means 1142.

  Here, the special figure content determination means 1141 has a special figure content determination lottery table 1141a that is referred to when determining the stop symbol and the variation mode related to the special symbol as a separate table for each hit / losing, The special figure content determination lottery table 1141a includes various lottery tables that differ depending on the gaming state (the normal game → the special figure normal gaming state lottery table 1141a-1, the probability variation game → the special figure probability variation game state). Lottery table 1141a-2, time reduction game → special time reduction game state lottery table 1141a-3). Further, the general content determination means 1142 has a general content determination lottery table 1142a that is referred to when determining a stop symbol related to a normal symbol. The general content determination lottery table 1142a is a game. Various winning tables that differ depending on the state are provided (normal game → usual drawing normal lottery table 1142a-1, probability variation game and time shortening game → usual drawing time shortening lottery table 1142a-2).

  Although not shown, each lottery table of the special figure content determination lottery table 1141a (the special figure normal gaming state lottery table 1141a-1, the special figure probability variation gaming state lottery table 1141a-2, and the special figure time reduction) The game state lottery table 1141a-3) has a plurality of lottery tables when determining the variation mode, and when the predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, the number of holding balls is a predetermined number or more), the short variation mode In the case where the lottery table that is easy to be selected is selected and the predetermined condition is not satisfied (for example, the number of reserved balls is less than the predetermined number), the lottery table in which a long variation mode is easily selected is selected.

  Next, the display control unit 1150 includes a special symbol control unit 1151 that performs control to stop and display the special symbol on the special symbol display unit 2131 of the special symbol display device 2130 for a predetermined time, and a normal symbol display device 2220. On the general map display unit 2221, there is a general map control means 1152 for controlling to stop and display after changing the normal symbol for a predetermined time.

  Here, the special figure control means 1151 further includes special figure fluctuation time management means 1151a for managing the fluctuation time according to the fluctuation mode determined by the special figure content determination means 1141. The special figure fluctuation time management means 1151a further includes a special figure fluctuation management timer 1151a-1 (decrement counter) that can be cleared to zero.

  Further, the universal symbol control means 1152 has an ordinary symbol fluctuation time managing means 1152a for managing the fluctuation time of the ordinary symbol on the ordinary symbol display unit 2221 of the ordinary symbol display device 2220. Further, the common figure fluctuation time management means 1152a further includes a common figure fluctuation management timer 1152a-1 capable of measuring time.

  Next, the electric chew opening / closing control means 1160 includes a condition determination means 1161 for determining whether or not a condition for performing a process for opening and closing the electric accessory 2112 of the special figure starting port 2110 is satisfied, and a special figure. And an opening timer 1162 for measuring the driving (opening) time of the electric accessory 2112 at the start port 2110.

  Next, the special game control means 1170 and the condition determination means 1171 for determining whether or not the condition for shifting to the special game is satisfied, and for executing the special game when the condition is satisfied Special game execution means 1172 and special game time management means 1173 for performing time management of various processes relating to the special game. Further, the special game time management means 1173 has a special game timer 1173a capable of measuring time.

  Next, the specific game control means 1180 has specific game end condition determination means 1181 for determining whether or not the end condition of the specific game state is satisfied. Here, the specific game end condition determining means 1181 further includes a time reduction counter 1181a capable of counting the time reduction. Here, in the best mode, the number of time reductions is 100, and during the time reduction, the variation time of the special symbol is relatively shortened (time reduction function) as compared to the non-time reduction. Furthermore, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is also relatively shortened, and the extension extension time of the electric accessory 2112 of the special figure starting port 2110 is relatively extended (release time extension function). The above-mentioned specific game end condition determining means 1181 has a function of determining whether or not the number of ends has been reached in a probability variation game with a limited number of times, for example (has a number variation probability varying game function with a number of times limit). (In the case of a pachinko machine), it may have a function of performing a lottery transition from a specific game (for example, a probability variable game or a time-reduced game) to a normal game with a predetermined probability every time a symbol changes (has a falling lottery function) For pachinko machines).

  Next, the game state temporary storage means 1190 includes a main game state temporary storage means 1191 for temporarily storing the current game state in the main game, and an auxiliary game state temporary for temporarily storing the current game state in the auxiliary game. Storage means 1192.

  Here, the main game state temporary storage unit 1191 includes a flag temporary storage unit 1191a for temporarily storing ON / OFF information of various flags in various game states, and a special symbol that is currently changing (a special symbol that satisfies a change start condition). Special figure information temporary storage means 1191b for temporarily storing stop symbols and variation mode information related to the game, and special games for temporarily storing information relating to special games (number of rounds, number of winning game balls in an arbitrary round, etc.) Related information temporary storage means 1191c.

  The auxiliary game state temporary storage unit 1192 temporarily stores auxiliary game related information for temporarily storing information related to the auxiliary game (for example, on / off information of various flags such as a normal symbol winning flag, a release extension flag, and a time reduction flag). Means 1192a and temporary figure information temporary storage means 1192b for temporarily storing information such as stop symbols and the like related to the currently changing normal symbol (ordinary symbol for which the change start condition is satisfied).

  Next, the storage device drive control means 1195 has operation information receiving means 1195a for receiving operation information from the operation buttons 300.

  Next, the game peripheral device 2000 includes a main game peripheral device 2100 that is a peripheral device on the main game side, and an auxiliary game peripheral device 2200 related to the auxiliary game. Hereinafter, these peripheral devices will be described in order.

  First, the main game peripheral device 2100 is a special figure starting port 2110 that triggers the transition to a special game, and a grand prize that is in a closed state during a normal game and opened under a predetermined condition during a special game. Mouth 2120, special symbol display device 2130 capable of special symbol stop display and change display, decorative symbol stop display and change display, notice display suggesting transition to special game, display showing game progress during special game Including an effect display device 2140 that performs display related to the effect, and an effect display control means 2150 that controls all display control related to the effect.

  Here, the effect display control means 2150 produces effects on the effect display device 2140 based on the display information receiving means 2151 for receiving various information from the main control device 1000 side and the information from the main control device 1000 side. Display control means 2153 for performing display control. Hereafter, each said means is explained in full detail.

  First, the display information receiving means 2151 has main-side information temporary storage means 2151a for temporarily storing symbol information related to the main game from the main controller 1000 side. The symbol information temporarily stored in the main-side information temporary storage unit 2151a is appropriately referred to as necessary by various units described later in each process described below.

  Next, the display control means 2153 includes decoration symbol display control means 2153a for controlling the decorative symbol change display and stop display on the drawing display unit 2141 of the effect display device 2140, and the drawing display suspension of the effect display device 2140. The drawing hold information display control means 2153b that controls all the processes related to the display processing of the hold information on the display unit 2142, and the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d that temporarily stores information related to the effect at the time of the effect. And have.

  Here, the decorative symbol display control means 2153a is based on the symbol information from the main control device 1000 side temporarily stored in the main side information temporary storage means 2151a, and is a device for determining the stop symbol and variation mode of the decorative symbol. The figure display content determination means 2153a-1 and a drawing change mode storage for storing all data related to effects including data (various object data, moving image data, audio data, etc.) related to decorative symbols and decorative symbol variations. And means 2153a-2. Here, the drawing display content determination means 2153a-1 has a drawing variation content determination lottery table 2153a-1-1 for reference when determining the variation mode of the decorative symbol.

  Next, the drawing hold information display control unit 2153b further includes a drawing hold information temporary storage unit 2153b-1 for temporarily storing the current number of held balls.

  In addition, the effect display control means 2150 further controls all control related to effects other than image display, such as effect processing such as lighting and extinguishing of the game effect lamp 190 and sound output from the speaker 114. In the best mode, the effect display control means 2150 is configured to integrally control the decorative symbol, the game lamp, and the voice, but is configured to be separated as a functionally separate peripheral device. May be. In this case, the peripheral devices may be connected to each other with a board-to-board connector.

  Next, the auxiliary game peripheral device 2200 includes a general symbol winning port 2210 that triggers the opening of the electric accessory 2112 of the special diagram starting port 2110, and a normal symbol display device 2220 that can display and stop the normal symbol. have.

  The special symbol display device 2130 and the normal symbol display device 2220 are connected to the main control device 1000 so as to be able to transmit information, and the remaining effect display device 2140 is connected to be able to transmit information to the effect display control means 2150. . That is, the special symbol display device 2130 and the normal symbol display device 2220 are controlled by the main control device 1000, and the effect display device 2140 is controlled by the effect display control means 2150, respectively. Note that another peripheral device may be controlled via the main controller 1000 and another peripheral device controlled by one-way communication.

  Next, the flow of processing of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. First, the flow of processing on the main board side of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. First, FIG. 8 is a main flowchart showing the flow of general processing performed by the main controller 1000. First, next, at step 1100, main controller 1000 executes a normal symbol winning random number acquisition process described later. Next, at step 1200, main controller 1000 executes an electric chew drive determination process described later. Next, at step 1300, main controller 1000 executes special game content determination random number acquisition processing described later. Next, at step 1400, main controller 1000 executes a special symbol display process described later. Next, at step 1500, main controller 1000 executes special game operating condition determination processing described later. Next, at step 1600, main controller 1000 executes a special game execution process described later. Next, in step 1700, main controller 1000 executes a storage device drive process described later. Next, in step 1800, main controller 1000 (especially prize ball payout determination means 1300) drives prize ball payout device 3000 based on the winning opening where the game ball has won, and performs a payout process for a predetermined number of prize balls. And return to step 1100 again. Hereinafter, processing related to each subroutine will be described in detail.

  First, FIG. 9 is a flowchart of normal symbol winning random number acquisition processing according to the subroutine of step 1100 in FIG. First, in step 1102, the general game start entrance entrance judging means 1112 judges whether or not a game ball has entered (inflow, passed) the general entrance prize entrance 2210. In the case of Yes in step 1102, in step 1104, the common random number acquisition determination execution means 1122 refers to the general figure reservation information temporary storage means 1132a, and determines whether or not the number of reserved balls is not the upper limit (for example, four). In the case of Yes in step 1104, in step 1106, the normal random number acquisition determination execution means 1122 acquires the normal symbol winning random number. Next, in step 1108, the ordinary figure holding means 1132 adds 1 to the holding ball in the form of setting the random number in the ordinary figure holding information temporary storage means 1132a together with information on what number of the holding is made. Shifts to the process (electricity Chu drive determination process 1200). In the case of No in step 1102 and step 1104, the process proceeds to the next process (electric drive drive determination process 1200).

  Next, FIG. 10 is a flowchart of the electric drive driving determination process according to the subroutine of step 1200 in FIG. First, in step 1202, the electric chew opening / closing control means 1160 refers to the auxiliary game related information temporary storage means 1192a to determine whether or not the electric chewing-opening flag is off. In the case of Yes in step 1202, in step 1204, the normal chart control means 1152 refers to the auxiliary game related information temporary storage means 1192a to determine whether or not the normal symbol changing flag is off. In the case of Yes in step 1204, in step 1206, the general figure content determining means 1142 accesses the general figure holding information temporary storage means 1132a and determines whether or not there is a holding ball related to the normal symbol. In the case of Yes in step 1206, in step 1210, the general contents determination unit 1142 refers to the temporary flag storage unit 1191a to determine whether or not the current gaming state is in the easy release state (time reduction flag on). In the case of Yes in step 1210, in FIG. 1212, in the step 1212, the general drawing content determination means 1142 sets the drawing time reduction lottery table 1142a-2, whereas in the case of No in step 1210, in the step 1214, The general map content determination means 1142 sets the normal map lottery table 1142a-1. In step 1216, the general symbol content determining means 1142 determines a stop symbol based on the normal symbol random number based on the reserved ball. Next, in step 1218, the usual figure fluctuation time management means 1152a sets the usual figure fluctuation management timer 1152a-1 based on the set table for a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds in the case of a short-time game, in the case of a normal game). Is set to 30 seconds). Then, in step 1220, the general symbol control means 1152 turns on the normal symbol changing flag in the auxiliary game related information temporary storage means 1192a. Next, in step 1222, the general-purpose holding means 1132 updates the holding information recorded in the general-purpose holding information temporary storage means 1132a after subtracting 1 from the holding ball related to the normal symbol, and the normal-picture control means. 1152 starts the normal symbol fluctuation management timer 1152a-1, and then starts the normal symbol fluctuation display on the universal symbol display unit 2221. Next, in step 1224, the normal time fluctuation time management means 1152a refers to the normal time fluctuation management timer 1152a-1 and determines whether or not the predetermined time has been reached. In the case of Yes in step 1224, in step 1226, the universal map control means 1152 confirms and displays the stop symbol determined by the universal map content determination means 1142 in the above step 1216 on the universal map display unit 2221. Then, in step 1228, the normal figure control means 1152 turns off the normal symbol changing flag in the auxiliary game related information temporary storage means 1192a. Next, in step 1230, the condition determination means 1161 determines whether or not the stop symbol is “winning”. In the case of Yes in Step 1230, in Step 1232, the electric chew opening / closing control means 1160 sets the opening timer 1162 to a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds for a short-time game, 0 for a normal game) based on the set table. .5 seconds) set. Next, in step 1234, the electric chew opening / closing control means 1160 turns on the electric chew-opening flag in the auxiliary game related information temporary storage means 1192a. In step 1236, the electric chew opening / closing control means 1160 opens the electric accessory 2112 of the special figure starting port 2110. Next, in step 1238, the electric chew opening / closing control means 1160 refers to the opening timer 1162, and determines whether or not the predetermined time has been reached. In the case of Yes in step 1238, in steps 1240 and 1242, the electric chew opening / closing control means 1160 closes the electric accessory 2112 of the special figure starting port 2110 and at the same time the electric game in the auxiliary game related information temporary storage means 1192a. The open flag is turned off, and the process proceeds to the next process (special game content determination random number acquisition process in step 1300).

  If NO in step 1202, the process proceeds to step 1238. If NO in step 1204, the process proceeds to step 1224. If NO in step 1206, step 1224, step 1230, and step 1238, the next process is performed. The process proceeds to (Special Game Content Determination Random Number Acquisition Process in Step 1300).

  Next, FIG. 11 is a flowchart related to the special game content determination random number acquisition process according to the subroutine of step 1300 in FIG. First, at step 1302, whether or not the special figure starting port entrance judging means 1111 has received the special figure starting port entrance information from the entrance detecting device 2111 of the special figure starting port 2110 or the entrance detecting device of the starting port X. Determine whether. In the case of Yes in step 1302, in step 1304, the special figure random number acquisition determination execution means 1121 refers to the special figure reservation information temporary storage means 1131a, and determines whether or not the number of reserved balls is not the upper limit (for example, four). In the case of Yes in step 1304, in step 1306, the special figure random number acquisition determination execution means 1121 acquires a game content determination random number (winning random number, variation mode determination random number, special symbol determination random number, etc.), and the special figure reservation means 1131 The random number is set in the special figure hold information temporary storage means 1131a together with information on how many pieces are held. Next, in step 1308, the information transmission unit 1200 refers to the special figure hold information temporary storage unit 1131a, acquires information on the number of hold stored as the random number, and produces the effect display of the information. It transmits to the control means 2150 side, and shifts to the next process {special symbol display process (+ specific game end determination process) in step 1400}. In the case of No in step 1302 and step 1304, the process proceeds to the next process {special symbol display process in step 1400 (+ specific game end determination process)}.

  Next, FIG. 12 is a flowchart of special symbol display processing according to the subroutine of step 1400 in FIG. First, in step 1402, the special figure content determination unit 1141 determines whether or not a change start condition (not in special game + not in special symbol change) is satisfied.

  In the case of Yes in step 1402, in step 1414, the success / failure lottery means 1135 reads the game content determination random number related to the current symbol variation, which is temporarily stored in the special figure hold information temporary storage means 1131a. Next, at step 1403, the winning / not-lotting means 1135 refers to the winning / losing lottery table of the special figure content determining lottery table 1141a, and executes the special symbol winning / raising lottery based on the game content determining random number (winning random number). In step 1417, the success / failure lottery means 1135 determines whether or not the lottery result is successful. In the case of Yes in step 1417, in step 1418, the special game transition determining unit 1135a turns on the “win flag” in the flag temporary storage unit 1191a, and proceeds to step 1404. On the other hand, if No at step 1417, step 1418 is skipped.

  Next, in step 1404, the special figure content determination unit 1141 refers to the flag temporary storage unit 1191a to determine whether or not the probability variation flag is on. In the case of Yes in step 1404, in step 1406, the special figure content determination means 1141 sets the special figure probability variation gaming state lottery table 1141a-2 as a reference table based on the lottery result, and proceeds to step 1414.

  On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1404, in step 1408, the special figure content determination unit 1141 refers to the flag temporary storage unit 1191a and determines whether or not the time reduction flag is on. In the case of Yes in step 1408, in step 1410, the special figure content determination means 1141 sets the special figure time-saving gaming state lottery table 1141a-3 as a reference table based on the lottery result, and proceeds to step 1414.

  On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1408, in step 1412, the special figure content determination means 1141 sets the special figure normal gaming state lottery table 1141a-1 as a reference table based on the lottery result, and proceeds to step 1414. .

  In step 1416, the special figure content determination unit 1141 refers to each lottery table set based on the lottery result, and determines the game content determination random number (for example, the special symbol determination random number) and the game state (for example, the holding ball is stored). Determining whether or not the stop symbol related to the special symbol is based on whether or not the state is equal to or greater than a predetermined number of balls), and determining the variation mode of the special symbol based on the game content determination random number (for example, the variation mode determination random number) Is temporarily stored in the special figure information temporary storage means 1191b. Next, in step 1419, the information transmission unit 1200 transmits the symbol information (stop symbol information, stop symbol attribute information, variation mode information, etc.) related to the special symbol determined in step 1416 to the effect display control unit 2150 side. Next, in step 1420, the special figure fluctuation time management means 1151a sets a predetermined time (fluctuation time related to the fluctuation mode determined in step 1416) in the special figure fluctuation management timer 1151a-1. In step 1422, the special symbol control means 1151 starts the special symbol variation display on the special symbol display unit 2131 of the special symbol display device 2130 according to the variation mode stored in the special symbol information temporary storage unit 1191b. . Next, in step 1446, the special figure control unit 1151 turns on the changing flag in the temporary flag storage unit 1191a. In step 1434, the special figure fluctuation time management unit 1151a determines whether or not the predetermined time has been reached. Here, in the case of No in step 1434, the process proceeds to the next process (special game operation condition determination process in step 1500). On the other hand, in the case of Yes in step 1434, in step 1436, the information transmission unit 1200 transmits a command indicating that the predetermined time has been reached to the effect display control unit 2150 side. Next, in step 1438, the special symbol control unit 1151 stops the special symbol variable display on the special symbol display unit 2131 of the special symbol display device 2130, and the stop stored in the special symbol information temporary storage unit 1191b. The display is controlled as a fixed stop symbol. Next, in step 1440, the special figure control means 1151 turns off the changing flag in the temporary flag storage means 1191a. In step 1442, the special figure fluctuation time management unit 1151 a resets the special figure fluctuation management timer 1151 a-1. Next, at step 1450, main controller 1000 executes a specific game end determination process described later, and proceeds to the next process (special game operation condition determination process at step 1500).

  In the case of No in step 1402, in step 1444, the special figure control means 1151 refers to the flag temporary storage means 1191a and determines whether or not the changing flag is on. If yes in step 1444, the process proceeds to step 1434. If No, the process proceeds to the next process (special game operation condition determination process in step 1500).

  Next, FIG. 13 is a flowchart of specific game end determination according to the subroutine of step 1450 in FIG. First, in step 1452, the specific game control means 1180 refers to the time / count counter 1181a to determine whether or not the time / count counter value is greater than zero. In the case of Yes in step 1452, in step 1454, the specific game control unit 1180 subtracts 1 from the time-count counter value of the time-count counter 1181a. Next, in step 1456, the specific game control means 1180 refers to the time reduction counter 1181a to determine whether or not the time reduction is zero. In the case of Yes in step 1456, in step 1460, the specific game control means 1180 turns off the time reduction flag in the flag temporary storage means 1191a, and proceeds to the next process (special game operation condition determination process 1500). In the case of No in step 1452 and step 1456, the process proceeds to the next process (special game operation condition determination process 1500).

  Next, FIG. 14 is a flowchart of special game operation condition determination processing according to the subroutine of step 1500 in FIG. First, in step 1502, the condition determination unit 1171 refers to the flag temporary storage unit 1191a to determine whether or not the hit flag is on. In the case of Yes in step 1502, in step 1504, the condition determination unit 1171 determines whether or not the special symbol displayed on the special symbol display unit 2131 of the special symbol display device 2130 has stopped in a predetermined manner. In the case of Yes in step 1504, in step 1506 and step 1508, the condition determination means 1171 turns on the special game transition permission flag in the flag temporary storage means 1191a and turns off the winning flag. Next, in steps 1552 and 1554, the specific game control means 1180 temporarily turns off the specific game flag (probability variation flag / time reduction flag) in the flag temporary storage means 1191a, and resets the time reduction counter 1181a (time reduction). The number counter value = 0), and the process proceeds to the next process (special game execution process in step 1600). It should be noted that, also in the case of No in step 1502 and step 1504, the process proceeds to the next process (special game execution process in step 1600).

  Next, FIG. 15 is a flowchart of special game execution processing according to the subroutine of step 1600 in FIG. First, in step 1602, the special game executing means 1172 refers to the flag temporary storage means 1191a and determines whether or not the special game transition permission flag is on. In the case of Yes in step 1602, in step 1606 and step 1608, the special game execution means 1172 turns off the special game transition permission flag in the flag temporary storage means 1191a and turns on the special game execution flag. Next, in step 1604, the information transmission means 1200 transmits a special game start signal to the effect display control means 2150 side, and the process proceeds to step 1612. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1602, in step 1610, the special game execution means 1172 determines whether or not the special game execution flag is on. If YES in step 1610, the process proceeds to step 1612. In the case of No in step 1610, the special game execution means 1172 determines that the special game permission is not granted, and proceeds to the next process (storage device drive process 1700).

  Next, in step 1612, the special game execution means 1172 refers to the flag temporary storage means 1191a and determines whether or not the round continuation flag is on, in other words, whether or not the round is in the middle. . If Yes in step 1612, that is, if the round is in the middle, the process proceeds to step 1623 without performing the processes of steps 1614 to 1622 described in detail below. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1612, that is, immediately before the start of the round, first, in step 1614, the special game execution means 1172 clears the special game timer 1173a to zero and sets a predetermined value (for example, per normal) 30 seconds for the special game based on the game, and 0.8 seconds for the special game based on the sudden probability fluctuation or the sudden time reduction. Next, in step 1616, the special game execution means 1172 clears the winning ball counter in the special game related information temporary storage means 1191c to zero. In step 1618, the special game executing means 1172 adds 1 to the round number counter in the special game related information temporary storage means 1191c. Note that the number of rounds stored in the special game related information temporary storage unit 1191c is 0 immediately after the start of the special game (initial value), and is incremented by 1 each time the round is repeated thereafter. Next, in step 1620, the special game executing means 1172 turns on the round continuation flag in the flag temporary storage means 1191a. In step 1622, the special game executing means 1172 drives the electric accessory 2122 of the big prize opening 2120 to open the big prize opening 2120, and the process proceeds to step 1623.

  Next, in step 1623, the information transmission means 1200 transmits the current game state information (for example, the current number of rounds, the number of winning game balls, etc.) to the effect display control means 2150 side. In step 1624, the special game executing unit 1172 refers to the special game related information temporary storage unit 1191c to determine whether or not a predetermined ball (for example, 10 balls) has been won in the round. If Yes in step 1624, the process proceeds to step 1628. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1624, in step 1626, the special game executing means 1172 refers to the special game timer 1173a and determines whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed. Also in the case of Yes in step 1626, the process proceeds to step 1628, and in the case of No, the process proceeds to the next process (storage device drive process 1700).

  Next, in step 1628, the special game executing means 1172 stops driving the electric accessory 2122 of the special prize opening 2120 and closes the special prize opening. In step 1630, the special game executing means 1172 resets the special game timer 1173a. Next, in step 1632, the special game executing means 1172 turns off the round continuation flag in the flag temporary storage means 1191a. Next, in step 1634, the special game executing means 1172 refers to the special game related information temporary storage means 1191c, and the round is the last round (for example, 15R if the special game is based on the normal hit, If it is a special game based on the sudden time reduction, it is determined whether or not it is 2R). In the case of Yes in step 1634, in step 1636, the special game execution means 1172 turns off the special game execution flag in the flag temporary storage means 1191a. In step 1638, the information transmission unit 1200 transmits a special game end signal to the effect display control unit 2150 side. In step 1650, the game control unit 1100 executes a game state determination process after the end of the special game, which will be described later, and proceeds to the next process (storage device drive process 1700). In the case of No in step 1634, the process proceeds to the next process (storage device drive process 1700).

  Next, FIG. 16 is a flowchart of the gaming state determination process after the end of the special game according to the subroutine of step 1650 in FIG. First, in step 1656, the specific game control means 1180 refers to whether or not the probability change per unit, that is, the special symbol stopped on the special figure display unit 2131 with reference to the special figure information temporary storage means 1191b. It is determined whether or not there is. In the case of Yes in step 1656, in step 1658 and step 1660, the specific game control means 1180 turns on the probability variation flag and the time reduction flag in the flag temporary storage means 1191a, respectively, and the next process (storage device drive process 1700). ).

  On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1656, in step 1662, the specific game control means 1180 stops on the special figure display unit 2131 with reference to whether or not it is per time reduction fluctuation, that is, the special figure information temporary storage means 1191b. It is determined whether or not the special symbol is per time reduction variation. In the case of Yes in step 1662, in step 1664, the specific game control means 1180 turns on the time reduction flag in the flag temporary storage means 1191a. Next, in step 1666, the specific game control means 1180 sets a predetermined value (for example, 100) as the time-shortage counter value in the time-shortage counter 1181a, and proceeds to the next process (storage device drive process 1700). In addition, also when it is No at step 1662, it transfers to the following process (storage device drive process 1700).

  Next, FIG. 17 is a flowchart of the storage device driving process, which is one of the characteristic processes of the present invention, related to the subroutine of step 1700 in FIG. First, in step 1702, the storage device drive control unit 1195 determines whether or not the operation button 300 has been operated, specifically, whether or not the operation information receiving unit 1195 a has received operation information from the operation button 300. . In the case of Yes in step 1702, in step 1704, the storage device drive control means 1195 drives the storage forced release drive device 140 of the game ball storage device 100 for a predetermined time, and proceeds to the next processing (prize ball payout processing 1800). . It should be noted that also in the case of No in step 1702, the process proceeds to the next process (prize ball payout process 1800).

  Next, the flow of processing on the sub-board side of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. First, FIG. 18 is a main flowchart showing the flow of general processing performed by the effect display control means 2150. As shown in FIG. 18, first, in step 6100, the effect display control means 2150 executes a decorative symbol display content determination process to be described later. Next, in step 6200, the effect display control means 2150 executes a decorative symbol display control process to be described later. Next, in step 6500, the effect display control means 2150 executes a special game display control process described later, and repeats the process of returning to step 6100. Hereinafter, processing related to each subroutine will be described in detail.

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart of the decorative symbol display content determination process according to the subroutine of step 6100 in FIG. First, in step 6102, the decorative symbol display control unit 2153a refers to the main side information temporary storage unit 2151a and determines whether or not new symbol information has been received from the main controller 1000 side. In the case of Yes in step 6102, in step 6104, the drawing display content determination means 2153a-1 changes the drawing based on the symbol information from the main controller 1000 side temporarily stored in the main information temporary storage means 2151a. With reference to the content determination lottery table 2153a-1-1, the decorative pattern variation mode and the stop symbol are determined, and the display control unit 2153 displays the determination information in the symbol related area of the effect display related information temporary storage unit 2153d. Temporarily store. It should be noted that the stop symbol / variation mode from the main controller 1000 side (that is, the special symbol stop symbol / variation mode) and the stop symbol / variation mode determined by the effect display control means 2150 side (that is, the decorative symbol stop symbol / The variation mode may not have a one-to-one correspondence. For example, the variation mode ratio on the presentation display control means 2150 side may have a plurality of patterns with respect to one variation mode from the main controller 1000 side. Next, in step 6106, the decorative symbol display control means 2153a turns on the “symbol content determination flag” in the decorative symbol management table of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d, and performs the next processing (decorative symbol display control processing 6200). ).

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart of the decorative symbol display control process according to the subroutine of step 6200 in FIG. First, in step 6202, the decorative symbol display control unit 2153a refers to the decorative symbol management table of the effect display related information temporary storage unit 2153d, and determines whether or not the “symbol changing flag” is off. In the case of Yes in step 6202, in step 6204, the decorative symbol display control means 2153a refers to the decorative symbol management table of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d and determines whether or not the “symbol content determination flag” is on. judge. In the case of Yes in step 6204, in step 6206 and step 6208, the decorative symbol display control means 2153a turns on the “symbol changing flag” in the decorative symbol management table of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d. The “design content determination flag” is turned off. Next, in step 6210, the decorative symbol display control means 2153a displays the variable display of the decorative symbols on the effect display device 2140 according to the determination contents temporarily stored in the decorative symbol management table of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d. Start.

  In step 6230, the decorative symbol display control means 2153a refers to the main-side information temporary storage means 2151a, and determines whether or not a fixed display command has been received from the main controller 1000 side. In the case of Yes in step 6230, in step 6232, the decorative symbol display control means 2153a stops the decorative symbol in accordance with the determination content (stop symbol) temporarily stored in the decorative symbol management table of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d. The symbol is fixedly displayed. Then, in step 6234, the decorative symbol display control means 2153a turns off the “symbol changing flag” in the decorative symbol management table of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d and performs the next processing (special game display control processing 6500). ).

  In the case of No in Step 6202, the process proceeds to Step 6230, and in the case of No in Step 6204 and Step 6230, the process proceeds to the next process (special game display control process 6500).

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart of the display control process during special game according to the subroutine of step 6500 in FIG. First, in step 6502, the display control means 2153 refers to the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d, and determines whether or not the “special gaming flag” is off. In the case of Yes in Step 6502, in Step 6504, the display control means 2153 refers to the main side information temporary storage means 2151a and determines whether or not a special game start signal has been received from the main control device 1000 side. In the case of Yes in Step 6504, in Step 6506 and Step 6508, the display control means 2153 turns on the “special game flag” in the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d and on the effect display device 2140. To display the jackpot start. In step 6510, the display control unit 2153 sequentially displays the number of rounds and the number of winnings on the effect display device 2140 based on the game information sequentially transmitted from the main control device 1000 side in step 1623. In step 6512, the display control unit 2153 refers to the main-side information temporary storage unit 2151a and determines whether or not a special game end signal has been received from the main control device 1000 side. In the case of Yes in step 6512, the display control unit 2153 performs jackpot end display on the effect display device 2140 in step 6514. In step 6516, the display control means 2153 turns off the “special gaming flag” in the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d, and proceeds to the next process (decorated symbol display content determination process 6100). . If NO in step 6502, the process proceeds to step 6510. If NO in steps 6504 and 6512, the process proceeds to the next process (decorated symbol display content determination process 6100).

  Next, the operation of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode will be described. First, a general game flow will be described with reference to FIG. 1. When the player twists the handle clockwise, the game ball is released into the game area. The released game ball falls downward while repeatedly colliding with obstacles such as nails and windmills. When the game ball enters the special symbol starting port 2110 (starting port X), the special symbol starts to change on the special symbol display unit 2131 in the special symbol display device 2130, while in the effect display device 2140. The decorative symbol is synchronized with the special symbol on the drawing display unit 2141 and starts to change. Then, after the lapse of a predetermined time, the special symbol and the decorative symbol that have changed are stopped simultaneously. At this time, when these stop symbols are in a specific mode (for example, “777”), a special game is executed in which the special winning opening 2120 that is closed during the normal game is opened under a predetermined condition.

  Next, the characteristic operation of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode will be described in detail.

《Changes in playable area due to changes in the position of the game ball storage unit》
22-24 is the figure which showed the change of the game possible area | region before and after the position of the game ball storage part changes. Here, FIG. 22 is a diagram showing a game possible area when the game ball storage unit 110 is in the “first position”. As can be seen from the figure, the game ball launched by operating the handle rolls in the game area A and enters any entrance in the area A, or any entry Reach the exit without entering the mouth. Further, as can be seen from the figure, in the situation where the game ball storage unit 110 is in the “first position”, the game ball launched by operating the handle is about to enter the game area B. The presence of the game ball storage unit 110 becomes an obstacle and cannot enter the region B. As described above, when the game ball storage unit 110 is in the “first position”, the game available area is only the game area A.

  On the other hand, FIG. 23 is a diagram showing a game possible area immediately after the game ball storage unit 110 changes from the “first position” to the “second position” by discharging the reserved ball. First, when the game ball storage unit 110 changes from the “first position” to the “second position”, part or all of the game balls stored inside are discharged to the game area. At this time, because the game ball storage unit 110 has changed to the position, the game area B where the game ball cannot be invaded until now becomes in a state where the game area A can be contacted with the game area A. As a result, the storage ball discharged from the game ball storage unit 110 arranged in the game area A enters the game area B formed immediately below it, and enters any of the entrances in the game area B. Enter the ball or reach the ball outlet without entering any ball. Even when the game ball storage unit 110 is in the “second position”, the game ball can enter the game area A.

  Next, FIG. 24 is a diagram illustrating a game possible area when the game ball storage unit 110 maintains a state where the game ball storage unit 110 has changed from the “first position” to the “second position”. Under the circumstances, a game ball launched by operating the handle can also enter the game area B. At this time, as shown in the figure, the game balls flying toward the game ball storage unit 110 enter the game ball storage unit 110 and pass through the game ball storage chambers in the game ball storage unit 110. Discharged. Thus, the game ball storage unit 110 also functions as a guide member to the game area B. Here, the fact that the incoming game ball enters the game ball storage chamber in the game ball storage unit 110 means that the game ball is stored in the game ball storage unit 110 although it is temporary. On the other hand, when the temporary storage ball does not exist in the game ball storage unit 110, the game ball storage unit 110 returns to the “first position” due to the counterclockwise rotational moment caused by the weight member 130. I will try. For this reason, when it is desired to maintain the game ball storage unit 110 at the “second position”, it is necessary to attempt to launch a game ball that imparts a clockwise moment that is superior to the counterclockwise rotation moment caused by the weight member 130. There is. For example, in a situation where a storage ball is present in the game ball storage chamber 110A, a counterclockwise moment is rather applied, so that the game ball storage chambers 110B to 110D to which a clockwise moment is applied are not entered. It is necessary to execute the aimed game ball launch.

《Change in starting possibility of entering entrance X》
FIG. 25 is a view showing a state around the start port X before and after the position of the game ball storage unit changes. As can be seen from the drawing, the starting port X is a ball entrance arranged in the game area A directly below the game ball storage unit 110. Here, FIG. 25 is a diagram illustrating a state around the start port X when the game ball storage unit 110 is in the “first position”. As described above, when the game ball storage unit 110 is in the “first position”, the starting route X is arranged as a result of the game ball storage unit 110 blocking the entrance route to the start port X. Even if the game ball flies in the game area A, the game ball cannot fly toward the start port X. As a result, the game ball cannot enter the start port X.

  On the other hand, FIG. 25 is a diagram showing a state around the start port X when the game ball storage unit 110 is in the “second position”. As described above, when the game ball storage unit 110 is at the “second position”, the situation where the game route storage unit 110 is obstructed by the entrance route to the start port X is eliminated. Entering X is possible. Since the start port X is arranged directly below the left side of the game ball storage unit 110, when the start port X is hit slightly weakly, the “second position” of the game ball storage unit 110 is maintained. (As described above, in order to maintain the position, it is necessary to constantly invade the game ball storage chambers 110B to 110D of the game ball storage unit 110). If it is attempted to maintain the “second position” of the portion 110, it is difficult to enter the game ball into the start port X. Thus, maintaining the “second position” of the start port X and the game ball storage unit 110 is in a trade-off relationship.

《Automatic shift of stored ball in game ball storage unit》
A conventional first-class gaming machine is configured to perform a lottery based on a game ball entering the start port, but when a game ball enters the start port when the lottery permission has not been lowered. Are stored up to a predetermined number (for example, 4). And in the situation where a plurality of storage information is temporarily stored, when the lottery permission is given for the earliest storage information among them, the remaining storage information is shifted in software to change the waiting order. On the other hand, the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode is characteristic in that when a plurality of storage balls are present in the game ball storage unit, the order of mechanical discharge is changed. Here, the mechanical shift can be realized only by the presence of the openable walls 112b to 112d. In other words, the openable walls 112b to 112d can move the game ball in the right direction (the direction of the game ball discharge port), but move the game ball in the left direction (the direction opposite to the game ball discharge direction). It is configured impossible. Therefore, when the game ball storage unit 110 is in the second position (upward to the left), the reserved balls stored in the game ball storage chambers 110A to 110D in the game ball storage unit 110 are respectively stored in the right storage chamber. When the game ball storage unit 110 shifts (or is released to the game area) and reaches the first position (upward to the right), it is stored in the game ball storage chambers 110A to 110D in the game ball storage unit 110. Since the reserved ball cannot move to the left, it stands by in the storage room.

Here, with reference to FIG. 26, the state of the mechanical shift will be described in detail by taking as an example a case where a game ball enters the game ball storage chamber 110 </ b> C under the situation of “Aspect 8”. First, as described above, when the magnitude of the clockwise rotational moment caused by the weight of the storage ball is smaller than “6.5L ₂ m ₂ gcos θ”, the game ball storage unit 110 rotates counterclockwise. As a result, the game ball storage unit 110 remains in the default position (first position). Here, in “Aspect 8”, the magnitude of the clockwise rotational moment due to the weight of the storage sphere is “4L ₂ m ₂ gcos θ” as shown in FIG. The game ball storage unit 110 remains at the default position (first position). Under such circumstances, when the game ball enters the game ball storage chamber 110C, the mode changes from “mode 8” to “mode 13” as shown in FIG. Here, in “Aspect 13”, the magnitude of the clockwise rotational moment due to the weight of the stored ball is “7L ₂ m ₂ gcos θ” as shown in FIG. The game ball reservoir 110 starts to rotate around and is displaced to the second position. Then, as shown in FIG. 26 (3), the three game balls stored in the game ball storage section 110 move in the right direction. As a result, the game balls stored in the game ball storage chamber 110A move to the game ball storage chamber 110B, and the game balls stored in the game ball storage chamber 110C move to the game ball storage chamber 110D, and store the game balls. The game balls stored in the chamber 110D are released to the outside of the game ball storage unit 110. As described above, as a result of shifting all these game balls to the right, as shown in FIG. 26 (4), the game ball storage unit 110 stores the game balls in the game ball storage chambers 110B and 110D. It changes to “Aspect 12”. Here, in “Aspect 12”, the magnitude of the clockwise rotational moment due to the weight of the storage ball is “6L ₂ m ₂ gcos θ” as shown in FIG. Rotating clockwise, the game ball storage unit 110 eventually contacts the stopper member 150 and returns to the default position (first position).

《Forced discharge of stored ball》
In the best mode, it is possible to forcibly displace the game ball storage unit 110 that remains in the default position (first position) based on the player's intention to the second position. Thus, specifically described with reference to FIG. 26 (5), when the player presses the operation button, the forced storage release device 140 embedded in the stopper portion 150 is displaced upward from below. As a result, when the game ball storage unit 110 is pushed up by the device 140, the game ball storage unit 110 is displaced from the first position to the second position. As a result, the game balls stored in the game ball storage unit 110 are forcibly discharged from the storage unit.

  The configuration of the game ball storage device described above in the best mode is merely an example, and when the game ball is not stored, it is arranged at the first position, and the game ball is stored under a predetermined condition. As long as it has the function arrange | positioned in a 2nd position, the presence or absence and aspect of a component are not limited at all. For example, the form of the game ball storage unit (4 units, upper surface open), the position of the fulcrum (left side of the storage unit), the presence and position of the weight (existing as a separate weight from the storage unit, placed at the leftmost of the storage unit ) Is not limited to these.

  According to this best mode, when the position of the game ball storage member is the first position, the entry of the game ball into a predetermined area that is a part of the game area is obstructed, while the position of the game ball storage member Is in the second position, it is configured so that the invasion of the game ball into the predetermined area which is a part of the game area is not obstructed. For example, the gaming property between the predetermined area and another game area By greatly differentizing the game balls, it is possible to realize different game contents just by changing the position of the game ball storage member. That is, according to the present invention (1), a game in the “other game area” in the case of a normal game (the position of the game ball storage member is the first position) only by changing the position of the game ball storage member. ) And a special game (game in a “predetermined area” when the position of the game ball storage member is the second position) can be provided to the player.

  Further, since the game ball released from the storage is configured to enter the predetermined area, the game ball released from the storage even under a situation where the time when the position of the game ball storage member is the second position is extremely short. With respect to, there is an effect that the execution of the special game can be secured.

  Furthermore, when the position of the game ball storage member is the first position, the entry of the game ball into the predetermined entrance is obstructed, while the position of the game ball storage member is the second position Is configured so that entry to the predetermined entrance is not obstructed, so that in addition to the benefits of the release of game balls due to the release of storage, there is another possibility of entering the predetermined entrance As a result of providing a completely new gameability that can be provided with profits, it is possible to increase the interest of the game.

  Furthermore, since the predetermined entrance is a start entrance associated with the transition to the special game, which is a more profitable entrance, the player is strongly motivated to quickly release the stored ball in the game ball storage member. As a result of being able to work, there is an effect that the interest of the game can be further enhanced.

  In addition, the total weight of the stored game balls is not limited to the total weight of the stored balls, but because the storage is released by the magnitude of the rotational moment related to the distance from the center of gravity of the stored balls to the fulcrum. Unlike the case of storage release by, the release of storage with a small number of balls can give the player a sense of excitement that it can be released at any time, and it is possible to release the player from the boredom of the game There is an effect that there is.

  Furthermore, since it is configured to include a one-way opening / closing type door member that allows movement in one direction (direction to the game ball discharge port) and prohibits movement in the other direction (direction opposite to the game ball discharge port), When the position of the game ball storage member is the first position, it stays at the respective storage position (section), while when the position of the game ball storage member is the second position, all the stored balls As a result of moving toward the game ball outlet, the stored balls are shifted to the game ball outlet side at substantially equal intervals corresponding to the time arranged at the second position. By introducing the concept of a simple holding ball shift into a mechanical storage device, it is possible to provide an innovative and highly entertaining game that has never been seen before.

FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 2 is an enlarged view of the game ball storage device in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 3 is an enlarged view of a game ball storage device (game ball storage unit) in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 4 is an enlarged view of the game ball storage device in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 5 is a diagram showing the relationship between the displacement mode and the rotational moment of the game ball storage device in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. It is. FIG. 6 is a rear view of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 7 is a functional block diagram of a pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 8 is a main flowchart on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 9 is a flowchart of the normal symbol winning random number acquisition process on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 10 is a flowchart of electric chew drive determination processing on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 11 is a flowchart of special game content determination random number acquisition processing on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 12 is a flowchart of special symbol display processing on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 13 is a flowchart of the specific game end determination process on the main control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 14 is a flowchart of special game operating condition determination processing on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 15 is a flowchart of special game execution processing on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 16 is a flowchart of the game state determination process after the special game is completed on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 17 is a flowchart of the storage device driving process on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 18 is a main flowchart on the display control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 19 is a flowchart of the decorative symbol display content determination process on the display control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 20 is a flowchart of the decorative symbol display control process on the display control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 21 is a flowchart of the special game display control processing on the display control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 22 is a diagram showing an operation in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention (front view). FIG. 23 is a diagram showing an operation in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention (front view). FIG. 24 is a view showing the operation of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention (front view). FIG. 25 is a diagram showing the operation of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention (enlarged view of the game ball storage device). FIG. 26 is a view showing the operation in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention (enlarged view of the game ball storage device).

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DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 100 Game ball storage apparatus 110 Game ball storage part 120 Support point part 130 Weight member 150 Stopper part 1135 Winning lottery means 1172 Special game execution means 2110 Special figure starting port 2120 Big prize opening

Claims (2)

In a ball game machine equipped with a storage device capable of temporarily storing game balls and capable of launching game balls toward a game area,
The storage device
A fulcrum part,
A game ball storage member having a game ball introduction port and a game ball discharge port, which is rotatably supported around the fulcrum portion and can store a game ball rolling in the game area;
A rotation regulating member for forcibly stopping the rotation of the game ball storage member at a first position when the game ball storage member rotates in a predetermined direction;
A weight attached to the game ball storage member to rotate the game ball storage member in the predetermined direction;
Have
The storage device
Based on the storage of the game ball, the game ball storage member is displaceable from the first position to a second position different from the first position, and when the game ball is stored, the game ball When the position of the storage member is the first position, the game ball is continuously stored. On the other hand, when the position of the game ball storage member is the second position, the game ball is stored in the game. Configured to discharge from the ball outlet, and
When the position of the game ball storage member is the first position, the game ball storage member is moved to a predetermined area that is a part of the game area of the game ball launched toward the game area. If the position of the game ball storage member is the second position, the game ball storage member of the game ball launched toward the game area A bullet ball game machine that functions so as not to interfere with entry into the area.   The ball according to claim 1, wherein the game ball discharged from the game ball storage member when the position of the game ball storage member reaches the second position is configured to enter the predetermined area. Gaming machine.

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