JP2010057673A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine for preventing interest from decreasing by providing a new game form that a direction in which game balls are shot is changed in accordance with a game situation. <P>SOLUTION: The game machine includes: a game panel having a game area where game balls rotate; a shooting operation means for performing left side operation to be operation for shooting game balls from right of a game area to the game area and right side operation to be operation for shooting the game balls from left of the game area to the game area; a shooting device for shooting game balls according to operation of the shooting operation means; and a shooting operation validation means for performing control so as to validate either the left side operation or the right side operation or both, according to the game situation. The shooting device shoots game balls according to the operation when the operation validated by the shooting operation validation means is performed to the shooting operation means. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2010,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine, and more particularly to a gaming machine provided with a launch operation means that is operated when a game ball is launched toward a game area.

  In general, a gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine) is provided with a launching handle that can be operated by a player, and a game ball in an upper plate is guided to a launch standby unit and waits for a game. When the launch handle is operated by a person, the game ball waiting in the launch standby section is launched from the launch device toward the game area and rolls and falls from above in the game area. .

  Here, when a game ball that has been rolled down wins a start opening provided in the game area, for example, when a big hit game or the like is generated, a large number of game balls win a prize in the big winning opening provided in the game area. As a result, the player can acquire many game balls (prize balls).

  Here, a general launching device has a structure for launching a game ball toward the upper left in accordance with the operation of the launching handle. According to such a launching device, the game ball launched from the launching device wraps around the game area from the left side of the game area, and rolls and falls from the upper side of the game area.

  Also, in recent years, a gaming machine has been devised that enables a single driving source to launch a game ball toward the upper left and a game ball toward the upper right ( For example, see Patent Document 1). Specifically, in the gaming machine of Patent Document 1, when the launch handle is rotated counterclockwise, the launch ball is launched toward the upper left by the launch device, while the launch handle is rotated clockwise. When operated, a game ball is launched upward by the launching device.

According to such a gaming machine of Patent Document 1, it is possible to circulate a game ball from the left side of the game area to the upper side of the game area and roll the game area from the upper side. Thus, it is possible to circulate the game ball from the right side of the game area to the upper side of the game area, and to roll the game area from the upper side, so that the rolling manner of the game ball is further diversified. It becomes possible.
JP 2003-10413 A

  However, since the gaming machine of Patent Document 1 simply allows the game ball to be launched in the upper right direction, there is a possibility that the player will get bored while playing the game for a while and the interest may be reduced.

  Therefore, the present invention provides a gaming machine capable of preventing a decrease in interest by providing a new gaming form in which the direction in which a gaming ball can be launched is changed according to the gaming situation. Objective.

  In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides the following gaming machines.

  The gaming machine according to claim 1 includes a game board (for example, game board 14) having a game area (for example, game area 15) on which a game ball (for example, game ball 400) rolls, and a game ball in the game area. The left side operation, which is an operation for launching from the right side of the game area toward the game area, and the right side operation, which is an operation for launching a game ball from the left side of the game area toward the game area (for example, The launching mechanism 26), a launching device (e.g., launching device 130) that launches a game ball according to the operation of the launching operation means, and either or both of the left side operation and the right side operation are enabled according to the gaming situation. A launch operation enabling means (for example, the main CPU 66) for performing control, and when the operation validated by the launch operation validating means is performed on the launch operation means, the launch device plays a game according to the operation. Sphere And characterized in that Isa.

  According to this configuration, the left side operation is an operation of launching a game ball from the right side of the game area toward the game area, and the operation of launching the game ball from the left side of the game area toward the game area. The effective operation among the right operations changes according to the game situation.

  According to this, since it becomes possible to provide a new game form in which the direction in which the game ball can be launched changes according to the game situation, it is possible to prevent the game from becoming monotonous, It is possible to prevent the interest from deteriorating.

  The gaming machine according to claim 2 is the gaming machine according to claim 1, which is provided on the left side of the gaming area and is capable of entering a game ball (for example, a left starting winning device 24); A right winning device (for example, a right start winning device 25) that is provided on the right side of the game area and is capable of entering a game ball, and a game ball that is disposed so as to surround the game area and is fired in response to a left operation. A rail that guides to the left side of the game area along the inner wall on the right side (for example, the inner wall 30aa), while guiding a game ball launched in response to the right side operation to the right side of the game area along the inner wall on the left side And a section.

  A left winning device is provided on the left side of the gaming area, a right winning device is provided on the right side of the gaming area, and a game ball launched in response to the left side operation is placed along the inner wall on the right side. According to the present configuration provided with a rail portion that guides to the right side of the game area by guiding the game ball launched in accordance with the right side operation along the inner wall on the left side while guiding to the left side, the game ball can be operated on the left side. If the game ball is fired according to the right side operation, there is a possibility that the game ball will enter the right side prize device. Each will increase. In this case, by changing the effective operation among the operations of the launch operation means, it is possible to vary the probability of entering the left winning device, the right winning device, and to further diversify the game mode. Become. According to this, it is possible to further prevent the game from becoming monotonous and to further prevent the player from getting bored.

  The gaming machine according to claim 3 is the gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein at least one of the left winning device and the right winning device is relatively easy to enter a game ball. A displaceable member (for example, a blade member 23) that is displaceable between the first position and the second position that is relatively difficult is disposed, and the firing operation enabling means includes the displacement member of the operation of the firing operation means. Control is performed to validate the operation according to the displacement state.

  According to this configuration, the effective operation of the left side operation and the right side operation changes according to the displacement state of the displacement member disposed in either the left winning device or the right winning device.

  According to this, since it becomes possible to provide a new game form in which the direction in which the game ball can be launched changes according to the displacement mode of the displacement member, it is possible to further prevent the game from becoming monotonous, It becomes possible to prevent the player from getting bored.

  Further, according to the present invention, for example, when the displacement member is disposed in the left prize winning device, when the displacement member is located at the first position (the entry of the game ball to the left prize winning device is facilitated). Time), the left side operation can be made effective (that is, the operation advantageous to the player can be preferentially made effective), and the player's willingness to play can be enhanced.

  The gaming machine according to claim 4 is the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the game progresses based on the game operation means that can be operated by the player and the operation of the game operation means. Mini-game execution control means (for example, sub-CPU 206) for controlling the execution of the mini-game, and the firing operation enabling means is a control for enabling an operation according to the result of the mini-game among the operations of the firing operation means. It is characterized by performing.

  The launch operation enabling means of this configuration performs control to validate an operation according to the result of the mini game in which the game progresses based on the operation of the game operation means by the player among the operations of the launch operation means.

  According to this, since the direction in which the game ball can be launched changes according to the result of the mini game, the game can be further prevented from becoming monotonous, and the player can be further prevented from getting bored. It becomes possible.

  In addition, according to the present invention, since the result of the mini game affects the operations that become effective as described above, the player's interest in the mini game can be increased, and the player's tiredness can be achieved. Can be further prevented.

  The gaming machine according to claim 5 is the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the left side operation rotates the firing operation unit (for example, the rotation unit 451) in the firing operation means counterclockwise. The right side operation is an operation of rotating the firing operation unit in the firing operation means clockwise.

  According to this configuration, the left side operation can be realized by rotating the firing operation unit counterclockwise in the firing operation unit, while the right side operation is performed clockwise by the firing operation unit in the firing operation unit. Since it can be realized by rotating, it is possible to realize a launch operation means that is easy to operate.

  According to this, since the left side operation and the right side operation can be simplified, it is possible to reduce the burden on the player at the time of the game ball launching operation, and to maintain the player's willingness to play. It becomes possible.

  According to the present invention, the following effects can be obtained.

  That is, according to the present invention, it is possible to provide a new game form in which the direction in which a game ball can be launched is changed according to the game situation, and it is possible to prevent a decrease in interest.

  Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

  (Embodiment 1)

  Hereinafter, the configuration of the pachinko gaming machine (game machine) 10 according to the first embodiment will be described.

  In the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, a game ball that is fired in response to an operation of a user (player) has a winning opening (for example, a ball passage among a plurality of winning openings provided in a gaming area of the game board (for example, When the player has entered the starting port), the jackpot lottery means executes a lottery (big hit lottery) for shifting to the big hit game, which is a very advantageous game state for the player.

  In addition, as each means in the present embodiment, for example, a control circuit including a central processing unit composed of a CPU, a storage device composed of a ROM, a RAM, and the like, and other circuits set as necessary is configured. Based on the program stored in the ROM, it is desirable to have functions such as jackpot lottery means and display means.

  Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the following, the gaming machine is a pachinko gaming machine.

[Composition of gaming machine]
An overview of the gaming machine in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. In the embodiment described below, a case where the present invention is applied to a first type pachinko gaming machine (also referred to as “digital pachi”) is shown as a preferred embodiment for a gaming machine according to the present invention.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a glass door 11 a, a wooden frame 12, a base door 11, a game board 14, a dish unit 20, and a liquid crystal display device (image display means) on which an image is displayed. 32, a launching mechanism (launching operation means) 26 capable of launching a game ball, a board unit 170 including various control boards, a ball payout unit 180 for giving a game ball, and the like.

  The glass door 11a described above is pivotally attached to the base door 11 so as to be openable and closable. An opening 11b is formed in the center of the glass door 11a, and a transparent protective glass 19 is disposed in the opening 11b. Moreover, the base door 11 is pivotally attached to the front of the wooden frame 12 described above.

  The dish unit 20 described above is disposed on the base door 11 so as to be positioned below the glass door 11a. The dish unit 20 is provided with an upper dish 21 above and a lower dish 22 below. The upper plate 21 and the lower plate 22 are provided with payout openings 90 and 91 for lending out game balls and paying out game balls (prize balls). If predetermined payout conditions are met, The ball is discharged, and in particular, the upper plate 21 stores a game ball for launching in a game area 15 described later. In addition, game balls overflowing from the upper plate 21 are stored in the lower plate 22. Here, the upper plate 21 is connected to ball supply ports 41 and 42 (FIG. 7) serving as supply ports for game balls to the launching device 130 described later, and the game balls stored in the upper plate 21 are the balls. It flows down toward the supply ports 41 and 42. Here, the ball supply ports 41 and 42 are closed by shutters 101 and 102, respectively. The shutters 101 and 102 are respectively driven by actuators 101 a and 102 a such as electromagnetic solenoids attached to the back surface of the upper plate 21 to open the ball supply ports 41 and 42.

  Further, an operation button (game operation means) 420 that can be operated (pressed) by the player is disposed at a position on the upper right side of the upper plate 21 where the player can easily operate. By depressing the operation button 420, it is possible to change a predetermined effect among the effects in the gaming machine 10. The operation button 420 is electrically connected to a sub CPU 206 described later, and transmits an operation detection signal to the sub CPU 206 when pressed by the player.

  The firing handle 27 described above is disposed on the base door 11 so as to be located on the side of the dish unit 20. On the surface side of the launch mechanism 26, there is a substantially circular launch handle 27 having a turning portion (launching operation portion) 451 capable of launching operation (turning operation) for launching a game ball to the game area 15. It is arranged. The rotation unit 451 in the present embodiment can be rotated clockwise and counterclockwise.

  As will be described in detail later, the game ball is launched from the left side of the game area 15 toward the game area 15 when the rotation section 451 is rotated in the clockwise direction, and the rotation section 451 is counterclockwise. When it is rotated in the turning direction, it is fired from the right side of the game area 15 toward the game area 15.

  Next, the game board 14 will be described with reference to FIGS. The game board 14 is formed of a plate-shaped resin (a member having translucency) having at least a part that transmits light. Examples of the transparent member include various materials such as acrylic resin, polycarbonate resin, and methacrylic resin. The game board 14 may be transparent or translucent. Moreover, you may be comprised from members other than a synthetic resin.

  In addition, the game board 14 is disposed in front of the base door 11 so as to be positioned behind the protective glass 19, and has a game area 15 in which the launched game ball can roll on the front surface thereof. Yes. The game area 15 is an area surrounded by the guide rails 30 and the like, in which game balls can roll. A game area outer area 16 is formed outside the guide rails 30.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the game board 14 is provided with two guide rails (rail portions) 30 (30a and 30b). Two guide rails 30 provided on the game board 14 are arranged so as to surround the game area 15, an outer rail (rail portion) 30 a that partitions (defines) the game area 15, and an inner side of the outer rail 30 a. The inner rail 30b is arranged. The ball launch area 305 and the game area 15 are partitioned by the outer rail 30a and the inner rail 30b. The ball launch area 305 is formed between the outer rail 30a and the inner rail 30b, and the game area 15 is formed inside the upper part of the outer rail 30a and the inner rail 30b. Return ball prevention valves 301 and 302 are provided at the front end portion of the inner rail 30b in the portion forming the left and right ball outlets from the ball launching region 305 to the game region 15. The return ball prevention valves 301 and 302 are members that prevent a ball that has jumped out from the ball launch area 305 to the game area 15 from returning from the game area 15 to the ball launch area 305.

  The game area 15 includes a left start winning device (left winning device) having a plurality of game nails (not shown), a first game member 57, a second game member 55, a ball passage detector 54, and an ordinary electric accessory 320. 24, a right start winning device (right winning device) 25, a large winning port 39 provided with an openable / closable shutter 40, a general winning port 56, and an out port 38 are provided.

  The second game member 55 is provided in the approximate center of the game area 15, and the first game member 57 is provided above the second game member 55. Here, the first gaming member 57 is formed in an umbrella shape in which the left and right ends are positioned below the center, whereas the second gaming member 55 is positioned slightly above the center in the left and right ends. It is configured in the shape of a curved stage.

  In the lower part of the outer rail 30a in the ball launch area 305, a hammer 351 of the launcher 130 is rotatably arranged. The hammer 351 is rotationally driven in both the left and right directions by a step motor 350 (FIG. 7) as a drive source of the launching device 130 attached to the back surface of the game board 14. The hammer 351 includes ball receiving portions 353 and 354 provided on both the left and right ends of the tip of the support portion that extends from the hammer shaft 352 that rotatably supports the hammer 351. A return ball collection passage 355 is formed in the portion of the outer rail 30a immediately below the hammer 351. In the return ball collection passage 355, the ball fired from the hammer 351 returns from the ball launch area 305 to the direction of the hammer 351 without pushing back the return ball prevention valves 301 and 302, and the game ball (foul ball) is fired again by the hammer 351. This is a passage for discharging from the ball launch area 305 to the lower plate 22 so as not to occur. When the glass door 11a and the dish unit 20 are closed, the outer rail 30a, the inner rail 30b, the game parts, etc. attached to the game board 14 are visually recognized from the front side of the gaming machine 10 through the protective glass 19 in the glass door 11a. . The hammer 351 is covered with the closed dish unit 20 and is hidden from the front side of the gaming machine 10.

  The internal structure around the launching device 130 in a form in which the base door 11 and the dish unit 20 are closed will be described.

  The above-described ball supply ports 41 and 42 are closed by shutters 101 and 102 (FIG. 7), respectively, and the game balls stored in the upper plate 21 and flowing down toward the ball supply ports 41 and 42 are the shutter 101. , 102. Each time the shutters 101 and 102 are opened by the actuators 101a and 102a, one game ball 400 is supplied from the ball supply ports 41 and 42 to the hammer 351.

  As shown in FIG. 7A, when the shutter 101 is opened from the virtual line position to the solid line position by the left actuator 101a, one game ball 400 is hammered from the left ball supply port 41 in the upper plate 21. 351 is supplied to the left ball receiving portion 353. In a state where the ball receiving portion 353 has received the game ball 400, the hammer 351 is imaginary line just before the hammer 351 is rotated by the step motor 350 in the left direction indicated by the arrow X1 from the position indicated by the solid line, and immediately before the hammer 351 is rotated once. When the stepping motor 350 is decelerated at the indicated position or decelerated to such an extent that it stops, the game ball 400 moves from the ball receiving portion 353 toward the left ball launching region 305 with the inertia until then (that is, in the direction of the arrow X5). 3), the ball launching area 305 in FIG. 3 is raised to the left side along the outer rail 30a, the return ball prevention valve 301 is pushed open, and the game area 15 is ejected from the left side.

  As shown in FIG. 7B, when the shutter 102 is opened from the virtual line position to the solid line position by the right actuator 102a, one game ball 400 is hammered from the right ball supply port 42 in the upper plate 21. 351 is supplied to the right ball receiving portion 354. In a state where the ball receiving portion 354 has received the game ball 400, the hammer 351 is imaginary line just before the hammer 351 is rotated by the step motor 350 in the right direction indicated by the arrow X2 from the position indicated by the solid line, and immediately before the hammer 351 is rotated once. When the motor stops at the indicated position or is decelerated by the step motor 350 to such an extent that it stops, the game ball 400 is moved from the ball receiving portion 354 toward the right ball launching region 305 by the inertia so far (that is, in the direction of the arrow X6). 3), the ball launching area 305 in FIG. 3 is raised to the right along the outer rail 30a, and the return ball prevention valve 302 is pushed open to jump out to the game area 15 from the right side.

  According to this embodiment, in a state where the base door 11 and the dish unit 20 are closed and the game ball is put in the upper dish 21, the player moves the rotating part 451 of the launch handle 27, for example, using an arrow. When a clockwise operation indicated by X3 (FIG. 7A) is performed, a firing intensity signal indicating the amount of clockwise rotation is output to a payout / firing control circuit 126 (FIG. 8) described later. . The payout / firing control circuit 126 that has received the firing intensity signal drives the left actuator 101a.

  The driven actuator 101 a opens and closes the left shutter 101 once, and one sphere is supplied from the left sphere supply port 412 of the upper plate 21 to the left sphere receiving portion 353 of the hammer 351. In this way, after the actuator 101a starts to be driven, the dispensing / firing control circuit 126 turns on the firing device 130 step motor 350 at a time when a predetermined time elapses until one ball is supplied from the upper plate 21 to the hammer 351. It is driven to rotate clockwise. The hammer 351 is rotated in the direction indicated by the arrow X1 by the rotation of the step motor 350 in the clockwise direction. Thereafter, the dispensing / firing control circuit 126 stops or decelerates the step motor 350. That is, when the hammer 351 stops or is decelerated to the extent that the hammer 351 is rotated almost once, the game ball 400 passes from the ball receiving portion 353 via the left region of the ball launching region 305 as indicated by an arrow X5. To the game area 15.

  Further, when the player turns the turning portion 451 of the launching handle 27 in the counterclockwise direction indicated by, for example, the arrow X4 (FIG. 7B), the firing intensity signal indicating the amount of turning in the counterclockwise direction. Is output to a payout / firing control circuit 126 (FIG. 8) to be described later. Then, the dispensing / firing control circuit 126 that has received the firing intensity signal drives the right actuator 102a.

  The driven actuator 102 a opens and closes the right shutter 102 once, and one ball is supplied from the right ball supply port 42 of the upper plate 21 to the right ball receiving portion 354 of the hammer 351. In this way, after the actuator 102a starts to be driven, the dispensing / firing control circuit 126 turns off the firing device 130 step motor 350 at a time when a predetermined time elapses until one ball is supplied from the upper plate 21 to the hammer 351. It is driven to rotate counterclockwise. The hammer 351 is rotated in the direction indicated by the arrow X2 by the rotation of the step motor 350 in the counterclockwise direction. Thereafter, the dispensing / firing control circuit 126 stops or decelerates the step motor 350. That is, when the hammer 351 is stopped just before one rotation or is decelerated by the step motor 350 to such an extent that the hammer 351 is stopped, the game ball 400 is moved from the ball receiving portion 354 to the right side of the ball launching region 305 as indicated by an arrow X6. The game area 15 is fired through the area.

  It is possible for the player to switch the rotation part 451 in the clockwise direction or the counterclockwise direction every time one sphere is fired or intermittently. It is also possible to continue the rotation operation in the clockwise direction or the rotation operation in the counterclockwise direction with respect to the launch. As described above, when the player continues the rotation operation of the rotation unit 451 in the clockwise direction or the counterclockwise rotation operation, the payout / release control circuit 126 sets one of the shutters 101 and 102 by the actuators 101a and 102a. The opening / closing operation of the rotation and the rotation operation of the hammer 351 by the step motor 350 are controlled as a set of linked operations.

  On the right side and the left side of the second game member 55 in the game area 15, a ball passage detector 54 capable of passing a game ball is arranged.

  A game ball can be passed to the lower right of the ball passage detector 54 on the left side of the second game member 55 (that is, the ball passage detector 54 provided on the left side of the approximate center of the game area 15). A displacement region (predetermined region) 380 is formed (see FIG. 3). In the present embodiment, predetermined control is performed by the main CPU 66 or the like in accordance with the passage of the game ball to the displacement area 380. In the present embodiment, the width and shape of the displacement region 380 are not particularly limited.

  A left start winning device 24 having a specific area (not shown) is disposed at the lower left of the second gaming member 55 and at the upper left of the big prize opening 39 in the game board 14. Further, a right winning device 25 having a specific area (not shown) is arranged at the lower right of the second gaming member 55 and the upper right of the special winning opening 39 in the game board 14.

  The left start winning device 24 is provided with a blade member (ordinary electric accessory) 23 as a displacement member driven by a solenoid or the like.

  The blade members 23 are provided on both the left and right sides of the left start winning device 24 so that the game balls can easily win the left start winning device 24 (the game balls pass through a specific area in the left start winning device 24). The open state (first position) and the game ball is difficult to win the left start winning device 24 (the game ball is difficult to pass through a specific area in the left start winning device 24). The closed state (second position). And can be selectively varied.

  Here, the open state of the wing member 23 is a state in which the wing member 23 is opened in an inverted octagonal shape so that the game ball can easily win the left start winning device 24. Further, the closed state of the blade member 23 is a state in which the blade member 23 is closed and it is difficult for the game ball to win the left start winning device 24.

  Such a blade member 23 is an example of a displacement member that is provided in a game area and can be selectively changed between an open state in which a game ball easily passes through a specific area and a closed state in which it is difficult to pass through. Further, the left start winning device 24 is provided with a wing member (displacement member) 23 that can be displaced between a first position where a game ball can be entered relatively easily and a second position where it becomes relatively difficult. It is an example of the left-side prize winning device. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the left start winning device 24 may not be provided with the blade member 23. Further, the blade member 23 may be provided in the right start winning prize apparatus 25.

  Then, the game ball that rolls while colliding with the second game member 55 or the game nail installed in the game area 15 wins the left start winning device 24 or the right start winning device 25 (that is, the left start winning device 24 or When passing a specific area provided in the right start winning and winning device 25), a special symbol game (variable display game) and a big hit lottery which will be described later are started. In other words, the left start winning device 24 and the right start winning device 25 are specific winning openings that trigger the special symbol game and the big hit lottery.

  A large winning opening 39 provided at the lower part of the left start winning device 24 and the right start winning device 25 is provided with a shutter 40 that can be opened and closed on the front side (front). In the shutter 40, a specific numerical symbol is stopped and displayed as a special symbol in the special symbol display device 33 (FIG. 3) described in detail later, and the stop display mode is shifted to a jackpot game in which the gaming state is a special game. If it is an aspect that indicates this, it is driven so as to be in an open state in which it is easy to accept a game ball. As a result, the special winning opening 39 is in an open state where it is easy to accept a game ball.

  On the other hand, a count sensor 104 (FIG. 8) is provided inside the special winning opening 39 provided on the back side (rear) of the shutter 40 to detect a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls, or The shutter 40 is driven to the open state until a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) elapses. When either a predetermined number of game balls are awarded to the big prize opening 39 or a predetermined time has elapsed in the open state, the shutter 40 is driven to be closed. As a result, the special winning opening 39 is in a closed state in which it is difficult to accept a game ball.

  A game from an open state in which the grand prize opening 39 is easy to accept a game ball to a closed state in which the grand prize opening 39 is difficult to accept a game ball is called a round game (round game). The shutter 40 is opened during a round game and closed between round games. In the present embodiment, a game that executes this round game is referred to as a jackpot game. In addition, since the round game is counted as the number of rounds such as “1” round and “2” round, the first round game in the jackpot game may be referred to as the first round and the second round as the second round. .

  Subsequently, the shutter 40 driven from the open state to the closed state is driven to the open state again after a predetermined time (for example, 1 second) has elapsed. Note that a gaming state that continues until the (final) round game that cannot continue from the first round game to the next round game is called a jackpot game. The jackpot game is a game state that is extremely advantageous for the player because a large number of prize balls can be obtained because the chances of game balls being paid out increase.

  In addition, when a game ball wins or passes through a specific area and a general area in the left start winning device 24, the right start winning device 25, the general winning port 56, and the large winning port 39, according to the type of each winning port. A predetermined number of game balls are paid out as prize balls to the upper plate 21 or the lower plate 22 which are game ball storage units.

  In addition, a passing ball sensor 114, a general winning ball sensor 106, and a count sensor 104 are disposed behind the above-described ball passing detector 54, the general winning port 56, and the big winning port 39, respectively. A sphere is detected. Further, behind the blade member 23 and the shutter 40, an ordinary electric accessory solenoid 118 and a special prize opening solenoid 120 are disposed, respectively, and driven. The left start winning device 24 is provided with a left start winning ball sensor 117a (FIG. 8) that can detect a game ball that has entered the left start winning device 24 and passed through the left start winning device 24. Further, the right start prize winning device 25 is provided with a right start prize winning ball sensor 117b (FIG. 8) capable of detecting a game ball entering the right start prize winning device 25 and passing through the inside. Further, a displacement area sensor 110 (FIG. 3) capable of detecting a game ball passing through the displacement area 380 is disposed in the displacement area 380.

  Above the center of the game area 15 of the game board 14, a special symbol display device 33 that variably displays special symbols, a normal symbol display device 35 that variably displays normal symbols, and a special symbol that displays the number of reserved symbols in the special symbol game. There is provided an illumination unit 160 having symbol hold display devices 33a to 33d and normal symbol hold display devices 35a to 35d for displaying the number of hold in the normal symbol game.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the electrical decoration unit 160 according to the present embodiment is provided with a special symbol display device 33 corresponding to the left start winning device 24 and the right start winning device 25 respectively on the display case 37 arranged in the center thereof. 34 are accommodated. The special symbol display device 33 is composed of 7-segment LEDs. These 7-segment LEDs are displayed in the 7 segments of the special symbol display device 33 when a game ball is won in the left start winning device 24 or the right start winning device 25. When the LED is turned on / off, 10 numeric symbols from “0” to “9” and symbols such as “−” are variably displayed as special symbols. The special symbol display device 34 is composed of a 7-segment LED. When the game ball is won in the right start winning device 25, the 7-segment LED of the special symbol display device 34 is turned on / off. Accordingly, 10 numerical symbols from “0” to “9” and symbols such as “−” are variably displayed as special symbols. As described above, a game in which a special symbol is variably displayed and then stopped and the game state varies depending on the result is referred to as a “special symbol game” in the present embodiment.

  On the left side of the display case 37, special symbol holding lamps 33a to 33d corresponding to the left start winning device 24 are provided. The special symbol holding lamps 33a to 33d are displayed on the special symbol display device 33 when the game ball has already won the left start winning device 24 while the special symbol is being displayed in a variable manner. Up to this point, the number of times that the execution of the variable symbol special symbol display based on the winning of the game ball to the left starting winning device 24 is suspended (so-called “the number of variable display games held”) is displayed by lighting. Then, when the special symbol that has been variably displayed is stopped and displayed, variability display of the special symbol that has been suspended is started.

  Specifically, the special symbol hold lamps 33a to 33d are lit in order from the left in correspondence with the number of times the execution of the special symbol variation display is suspended, and the special symbol variation display is temporarily stopped. When the change display of the reserved special symbol is started, the corresponding special symbol hold lamp is turned off. Note that an upper limit is set for the number of times the execution of the special symbol variation display is suspended. For example, the upper limit of the number of special symbols is 4 (pieces) per game ball winning to the left starting winning device 24. The variable display is suspended.

  On the right side of the display case 37, special symbol holding lamps 34a to 34d corresponding to the left start winning device 24 are provided. The special symbol hold lamps 34a to 34d are displayed on the special symbol display device 34 when the game ball has already won the right start winning device 25 while the special symbol is being displayed in a variable manner. Up to this point, the number of times that the execution of the variable symbol special display based on the winning of the game ball to the right-side start winning device 25 is suspended (so-called “variable display game hold number”) is displayed by lighting. Then, when the special symbol that has been variably displayed is stopped and displayed, variability display of the special symbol that has been suspended is started.

  Specifically, the special symbol hold lamps 34a to 34d are lit in order from the left in correspondence with the number of times the execution of the special symbol variation display is suspended, and the special symbol variation display is temporarily stopped. When the change display of the reserved special symbol is started, the corresponding special symbol hold lamp is turned off. Note that an upper limit is set for the number of times the execution of the special symbol variation display is suspended. For example, the upper limit of the number of special symbols is 4 (pieces) per game ball winning to the right side start winning device 25. The variable display is suspended.

  Also, in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32, when a game ball wins the left start winning device 24 or the right start winning device 25, the variable display game according to the present embodiment displays variable symbols with special symbols. Along with the start, for example, it starts with a variable display of a decorative pattern for production including numbers and the like. Also, if the game ball wins the left start winning device 24 during the variation display related to the special symbol corresponding to the left start winning device 24, the left start is performed until the decorative design for effect during the variation display is stopped and displayed. Execution (start) of the change display (that is, variable display game) of the decorative pattern for effect based on the winning of the game ball to the winning device 24 is suspended. Thereafter, when the decorative design for effect that has been variably displayed is stopped and displayed, the variable display of the decorative symbol for effect that has been put on hold is started. Further, even when the game ball wins the right start winning device 25 during the variable display regarding the special symbol corresponding to the right start winning device 25, it is similarly held until the variable display is finished. That is, the decorative display variation display and the special design variation display performed in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 are synchronized, and the variation start and variation stop are performed at the same timing. .

  In other words, in this embodiment, the special symbol and the decorative symbol both function as identification information, and are executed in synchronization with the special symbol game in which the unit game from the change display of the special symbol to the stop display is performed. The variable display game with the unit game from the change display of the decorative symbols to the stop display is executed at the same time. A game in which this variable display game is played is called a normal game.

  Further, when the game ball passes through the ball passage detector 54 (see FIG. 3) provided on the left side of the approximate center of the game area 15, the normal symbol display device 35 provided on the right side of the special symbol display device 33 Two display lamps composed of symbols such as “◯” and “x” indicating symbols are variably displayed by alternately turning on and off.

  Further, below the display case 37, normal symbol holding lamps 35a to 35d are provided. These normal symbol holding lamps 35a to 35d are turned on when a game ball passes through the ball passage detector 54 during the fluctuation of the above-described normal symbols (in this embodiment, symbols such as “O”, “X”). Alternatively, the number of times that the fluctuation display of the held normal symbol can be performed (so-called “the number of held balls of the normal symbol”) is displayed by turning off the light. That is, the normal symbol hold lamps 35a to 35d are turned on sequentially from the left in accordance with the number of executions of the fluctuation display of the held normal symbols, and when the fluctuation is stopped and displayed, the next normal symbol that has been held is held. Is displayed, and the corresponding normal symbol holding lamp is turned off. Note that an upper limit is set for the number of times that the execution of the variable symbol display is suspended. For example, the upper limit is four times (pieces).

  When this normal symbol is stopped and displayed as a predetermined symbol, for example, “◯”, the blade member 23 provided as a variable member on both the left and right sides of the left starting prize-winning device 24 changes from the closed state to the open state, and the left side It becomes easy for a game ball to enter the start winning device 24. Further, when a predetermined time has elapsed after the blade member 23 is opened, the blade member 23 is closed to make it difficult for the game ball to enter the left start winning device 24. As described above, a game in which the normal symbol is displayed in a variable manner and then stopped and the open / closed state of the blade member 23 differs depending on the result is referred to as a “normal symbol game”.

  Further, in the present embodiment in which the game board 14 has translucency, the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 is a position where the display area 32a is visible through the translucent part of the game board 14, that is, the game board. 14 is disposed behind. Speakers 46R and 46L are disposed above the base door 11.

  The liquid crystal display device 32 has a display area 32a for displaying an image relating to a game. The liquid crystal display device 32 is disposed behind (on the back side of) the portion having translucency (transparency) in the game board 14. In the liquid crystal display device 32, images related to various games such as background images and effect images related to the game are displayed in a predetermined manner. In addition, the display area 32a includes a decorative symbol display area (not shown) that is a region in which the decorative symbols are variably displayed in accordance with the variable display of the special symbols in the special symbol game.

  As described above, since the liquid crystal display device 32 of the present invention is provided on the back side of the transmissive region in the game board 14, the liquid crystal display device 32 is a game compared to the case where the liquid crystal display device 32 is provided in the game region 15. The game area in which the ball can roll can be expanded, and the rolling mode of the game ball can be further diversified.

  Here, an opening hole may be formed in the game board 14, and the display area 32a in the liquid crystal display device 32 may be arranged on the back side of the opening hole. In this case, the display area 32a becomes visible through the opening hole.

  Further, in the liquid crystal display device 32, the decorative symbol is variably displayed in accordance with the variable symbol special symbol display in the special symbol display device 33 as described above. When this decoration symbol derivation display is performed and the result of variable display of the special symbol in the special symbol display device 33 is in a specific display mode, the combination of the plurality of decoration symbols derived and displayed is a specific combination (big hit Display mode), and the gaming state is shifted to a big hit game advantageous to the player.

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, whether or not to shift to the jackpot game is triggered by the winning of the game ball to the left start winning device 24 and the right start winning device 25. A lottery process is performed, and the special symbol display device 33 performs variable display and stop display of the special symbol based on the lottery result.

  In the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32, a variable display game is executed in which a plurality of decorative symbols corresponding to the special symbols to be stopped and displayed are variably displayed and then stopped and displayed in a predetermined combination. An effect display using an effect image (including identification information) associated with the variable display game is performed. When the lottery result is a win, the game shifts from a normal game to a big hit game.

  In the present embodiment, the liquid crystal display device 32 including a liquid crystal display panel is employed as a portion for displaying an image. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and other modes may be used. For example, a CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) is used. It may be composed of a cathode ray tube, a dot LED (Light Emitting Diode), a segment LED, an EL (Electronic Luminescent), plasma, or the like.

  In the present embodiment, the variable symbol special display and the normal symbol variable display are held up to four times as an upper limit. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and other modes may be used. The variable display of the special symbol may be suspended with the number of times or multiple times as the upper limit, and may be configured to be suspended without setting the upper limit. Of course, you may comprise so that the variable display of a special symbol may not be suspended.

[Internal structure of launch handle]
The internal structure of the firing handle 27 in the launching device 26 of the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view showing a firing handle according to the present embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the firing handle 27 includes a rotating part (firing operation part) 451, a handle cover 452, a housing part 453, a rotating shaft part 454, a rubber member 455, and a spring member 456. I have.

  And as shown in FIG. 4, the rotation part 451 which is a discharge operation part is supported so that rotation is possible, and the protrusion part 451a, the protrusion part 451b, the fitting part 451c, the external peripheral part 451d, and insertion. Hole 451e.

  A plurality of protruding portions 451a are provided on the outer peripheral surface of the rotating portion 451. By disposing the player's finger between the protrusions 451a, the player can easily operate the rotating portion 451a.

  The protruding portion 451b is a rod-like member protruding along the central axis of the rotating portion 451, and includes a fitting portion 451c. The fitting portion 451c is provided at the end of the protruding portion 451b, and is formed so that the tip of a rubber member 455 described later can be fitted. The outer peripheral edge portion 451d is provided on the outer peripheral edge of the rotating portion 451, and a free fitting portion 453a described later is formed on the inner side of the outer peripheral edge portion 451d so as to be freely engageable.

  The insertion hole 451e is formed in an arcuate shape in the lower portion of the rotating portion 451. A projection 453b in a housing portion 453 described later is inserted into the insertion hole 451e.

  The handle cover 452 is a cover that covers the inside of the rotating portion 451, and has a hemispherical shape. The outer peripheral edge 452a of the handle cover 452 is fitted along the inner wall of the rotating portion 451, and the protruding portion 452b of the handle cover 452 is press-fitted into a through-hole (not shown) of the rotating portion 451. 452 is integrated with the rotating portion 451.

  The housing portion 453 is a container for housing various members, and includes a loose fitting portion 453a and a protrusion 453b that restricts the rotation of the rotating portion 451. This housing part 453 is detachably attached to the dish unit 20. The loose fitting portion 453a is provided at a position facing the outer peripheral edge portion 451d of the rotating portion 451, and is formed so as to be loosely fitted inside the outer peripheral edge portion 451d. Here, even if the loose fitting portion 453a is loosely fitted inside the outer peripheral edge portion 451d, there is a space between the loose fitting portion 453a and the outer peripheral edge portion 451d. The portion 453a is rotatably supported.

  The protrusion 453b is provided at a position facing the insertion hole 451e of the rotating portion 451, and is inserted into the insertion hole 451e. Here, the rotation unit 451 is rotated from a position where the rotation angle is 0 (for example, the position where the rotation unit 451 is shown in FIG. 5) so that the rotation angle in the clockwise direction is 20. In this case (see FIG. 6B), the protrusion 453b abuts on the right end of the insertion hole 451e to prevent further clockwise rotation. Further, when the turning unit 451 is turned from the position where the turning angle is 0 so that the turning angle in the counterclockwise direction is 20 (see FIG. 6A), the protrusion 453b. Comes into contact with the left end of the insertion hole 451e, and further counterclockwise rotation is prevented.

  That is, the rotation unit 451 of the present embodiment can be rotated clockwise or counterclockwise with the rotation angle 20 as a limit. However, in the present invention, the rotation angle at which the rotation unit 451 can rotate is not limited to 20. For example, the rotation angle at which the rotation unit 451 can be rotated can be appropriately changed by changing the shape of the insertion hole 451e, the position of the protrusion 453b, and the like.

  The rotation shaft portion 454 is housed in the housing portion 453, and is a variable resistor for adjusting a launch output for injecting a game ball into the game area 2a. A rubber member 455 is press-fitted into the tip 454 a of the rotation shaft portion 454, and the rubber member 455 that has been press-fitted is fitted into the fitting portion 451 c of the rotation portion 451. Thereby, when the turning part 451 is turned by the player, the turning shaft part 454 is turned along with the turning of the turning part 451. Here, one end of an output cord 454b is connected to the rotating shaft portion 454, and the other end of the output cord 454b is electrically connected to a payout / firing control circuit 126 (FIG. 8) described later. ing.

  The spring member 456 is mounted around the protruding portion 451 b, one end of the spring member 456 is fixed to the housing portion 453, and the other end of the spring member 456 is fixed to the rotating portion 451. The spring member 456 is biased in a direction in which the rotation angle of the rotation unit 451 becomes 0 (for example, a direction in which the rotation unit 451 is at the position shown in FIG. 5) in a state where no operation is performed by the player. Has been. Here, after the turning portion 451 is turned by the player and held at a predetermined turning angle, when the player releases the holding, the turning portion 451 is moved by the biasing force of the spring member 456. The rotation angle returns to 0. For example, when the rotation unit 451 is rotated so that the clockwise rotation angle is 20 (see FIG. 6B), the counterclockwise rotation angle is 20 or so. Even when the moving portion 451 is rotated (see FIG. 6A), the rotation portion 451 is rotated by the biasing force of the spring member 456 if the holding at the rotation angle is released. The state returns to the state where the angle is 0 (see FIG. 5).

  In the launching handle 27 having such a configuration, when the turning unit 451 is gripped and operated by the player, the amount of rotation of the turning unit 451 from the turning angle 0 to the clockwise or counterclockwise direction is changed. The launch intensity signal shown is input from the rotary shaft 454 to the payout / launch control circuit 126 via the output code 454b. Here, when the turning unit 451 is turned clockwise (X3 direction) (see FIG. 7A), the game ball is launched toward the left ball launching region 305 by the launching device 130. . The launched game ball rises to the left side along the inner wall 30aa of the outer rail 30a, raises the ball launch area 305 (FIG. 3) to the left, pushes the return ball prevention valve 301, and jumps out to the game area 15 from the left side. On the other hand, when the turning unit 451 is turned counterclockwise (X4 direction) (see FIG. 7B), the game ball is launched toward the right ball launching region 305 by the launching device 130. . The launched game ball rises to the right on the ball launch area 305 (FIG. 3) along the inner wall 30aa of the outer rail 30a and pushes back the return ball prevention valve 301 to jump out to the game area 15 from the right side.

  That is, the clockwise rotation operation of the rotation unit 451 is an operation of firing a game ball from the left side of the game area 15 toward the game area (hereinafter, this operation is referred to as “right side operation”). Further, the counterclockwise rotation operation of the rotation unit 451 is an operation of firing a game ball from the right side of the game area 15 toward the game area (hereinafter, this operation is referred to as “left side operation”). .

  Here, the game ball launched into the game area 15 moves to the upper part of the game area 15, and progresses due to a collision with a plurality of game nails, the first game member 57 and the like provided on the game area 15. It flows down below the game area 15 while changing the direction. The game balls that have not won the various winning holes (left starting winning device 24, right starting winning device 25, large winning port 39, general winning port 56, etc.) provided in the gaming area 15 are the lower ends of the gaming area 15. It is collected at the outlet 38 provided in the center and discharged to the outside of the game board 14.

  In addition, according to the present embodiment, the outer rail 30a is arranged so as to surround the game area 15, and the game ball fired in response to the left operation proceeds along the inner wall 30aa on the right side of the outer rail 30a. The game ball 400 launched in response to this is guided from the right side of the game area 15 to the upper left side of the game area 15 by the outer rail 30a (see FIG. 3). According to this, the possibility that the game ball 400 launched in response to the left side operation will flow down the left side of the game area 15 is increased.

  In addition, according to the present embodiment, the outer rail 30a is disposed so as to surround the game area 15, and the game ball launched in response to the right side operation proceeds along the inner wall 30aa on the left side of the outer rail 30a. The game ball 400 fired in response to this is guided from the left side of the game area 15 to the upper right side of the game area 15 by the outer rail 30a (see FIG. 3). According to this, the possibility that the game ball 400 launched in response to the right side operation will flow down the right side of the game area 15 is increased.

  According to this, when the game ball is fired in response to the left side operation, there is a possibility that the game ball will enter the left start winning device 24 provided on the left side of the game area 15, If it is fired in response, the possibility that a game ball will enter the right starting prize-winning device 25 will increase, so that the player can change the operation mode of the launch mechanism 26 to increase the winning rate. It is possible to arbitrarily select a winning opening to be raised.

  In addition, the outer rail 30a in the present embodiment is arranged so as to surround the game area 15, and guides the game ball launched in response to the left side operation to the left side of the game area 15 along the inner wall 30aa on the right side. On the other hand, it is an example of a rail portion that guides the game ball launched in response to the right side operation to the right side of the game area 15 along the inner wall 30aa on the left side.

  In the present embodiment, the outer rail 30a arranged so as to surround the game area 15 has been described. However, the outer rail 30a may be arranged so as to completely cover the periphery of the game area 15. However, it may be arranged so as to open a part of the game area 15.

  The firing intensity signal is a signal indicating the amount of clockwise or counterclockwise rotation from the rotation angle 0 in the rotation unit 451 of the firing handle 27. Upon receiving this signal, the payout / launch control circuit 126 determines the launch strength of the game ball (when the game ball is launched into the game area 2a, according to the clockwise or counterclockwise rotation amount). To adjust the degree of force applied to the game ball. That is, in the present embodiment, the launch intensity of the game ball launched into the game area 2a can be adjusted by turning the turning portion 451 of the launch handle 27.

  Incidentally, in the present embodiment, the firing intensity is enhanced in accordance with an increase in the amount of clockwise or counterclockwise rotation in the rotation unit 451. For example, the firing intensity toward the left ball launching region 305 is enhanced when the pivoting portion 451 is pivoted 20 degrees clockwise than when the pivoting part 451 is pivoted clockwise by 10 degrees. In addition, the firing strength toward the right ball launching region 305 is enhanced when the pivoting portion 451 is pivoted 20 degrees counterclockwise than when it is pivoted 10 degrees counterclockwise. Therefore, when it is desired to increase the firing strength, the amount of rotation of the rotating portion 451 may be increased. On the other hand, when it is desired to weaken the firing strength, the amount of rotation of the rotating portion 451 may be suppressed.

[Electric configuration of gaming machine]
A block diagram showing a control circuit of the pachinko gaming machine 10 in this embodiment is shown in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 8, the pachinko gaming machine 10 mainly includes a main control circuit 60 that controls a game and a sub-control circuit 200 that controls an effect according to the progress of the game. The main control circuit 60 controls the entire game, and the sub-control circuit 200 controls effects according to the progress of the game (for example, image display control, sound output control, decoration lamp control, etc.). Is positioned in things.

  The main control circuit 60 includes a main CPU 66, a main ROM (read only memory) 68, and a main RAM (read / write readable memory) 70 as control means. The main control circuit 60 controls the progress of the game.

  The main CPU 66 is connected to a main ROM 68, a main RAM 70, and the like, and has a function of executing various processes according to a program stored in the main ROM 68. Thus, the main CPU 66 functions as various means to be described later, such as functioning as game execution control means, game value giving means, firing operation enabling means, and jackpot lottery means.

  The firing operation enabling means is means for performing control to enable either or both of the left side operation and the right side operation according to the gaming situation. When the operation validated by the firing operation validation unit is performed on the rotating unit 451, the launching device 130 launches a game ball in accordance with the operation.

  Here, the left side operation is validated by transmitting a left side manipulation validation signal from the firing manipulation validation means to the payout / launch control circuit 126. Further, when a left operation invalidation signal is transmitted from the firing operation validating means to the payout / launch control circuit 126, the left operation is invalidated, and even if the left operation is performed, the game ball is not fired.

  Further, the right side operation is validated by transmitting a right side operation validation signal from the launch operation validation means to the payout / launch control circuit 126. Further, when the right operation invalidation signal is transmitted from the launch operation validating means to the payout / launch control circuit 126, the right operation is invalidated, and even if the right operation is performed, the game ball is not fired.

  In the main ROM 68, a program for controlling the progress of the game of the pachinko gaming machine 10 by the main CPU 66 is stored. In addition, a big hit lottery table and decorative symbols to be referred to when a big hit lottery is made by random number lottery. Various tables such as a variation pattern determination table referred to when determining the variation pattern are stored.

  The main RAM 70 has a function of storing various flags and variable values as a temporary storage area of the main CPU 66. In the present embodiment, the main RAM 70 is used as a temporary storage area of the main CPU 66. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any readable / writable storage medium may be used. Furthermore, a left operation enable flag and a right operation enable flag are set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. The left operation enable flag is a flag that is set ON when the left operation is enabled, and the right operation enable flag is a flag that is set ON when the right operation is enabled. The main RAM 70 stores a displacement area counter for counting game balls passing through the displacement area 380 in a predetermined area.

  The main control circuit 60 also has a command for a reset clock pulse generating circuit 62 that generates a clock pulse of a predetermined frequency, an initial reset circuit 64 that generates a reset signal when the power is turned on, and a sub-control circuit 200 described later. IC for serial communication 72 is provided. Here, the command supplied from the main control circuit 60 to the sub control circuit 200 is temporarily stored in a command buffer in the sub control circuit 200. The reset clock pulse generation circuit 62, the initial reset circuit 64, and the serial communication IC 72 are connected to the main CPU 66.

  The reset clock pulse generation circuit 62 generates a clock pulse every predetermined period (for example, 2 milliseconds) in order to execute a system timer interrupt process described later. The serial communication IC 72 corresponds to a transmission unit that transmits various commands to the sub-control circuit 200 (various units included in the sub-control circuit 200).

  Further, the main control circuit 60 is provided with a display control circuit (not shown) for controlling various displays and display lamps of the illumination unit 160 (see FIG. 3). This display control circuit controls the fluctuations of the special symbol display device 33 and the normal symbol display device 35 according to the instruction from the main CPU 66 according to the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 (for example, at the start of variation and at a predetermined symbol). In addition, the special symbol holding lamps 33a to 33d and the normal symbol holding lamps 35a to 35d are turned on and off.

  Various devices are connected to the main control circuit 60. For example, as shown in the figure, the count sensor 104, the general winning ball sensor 106, the displacement area sensor 110, the left starting winning ball sensor 117a, the right starting winning ball sensor 117b, the passing ball sensor 114, the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 118, and the grand prize. A mouth solenoid 120 is connected.

  The count sensor 104 is provided in a general area different from the specific area in the special winning opening 39. The count sensor 104 supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when the game ball passes through the general area at the special winning opening 39.

  The general winning ball sensor 106 is provided in each of the general winning ports 56. The general winning ball sensor 106 supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when a game ball won in the general winning opening 56 is detected.

  The displacement area sensor 110 is provided in a displacement area (predetermined area) 380. The displacement area sensor 110 supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when a game ball that has passed through the displacement area 380 is detected.

  The passing ball sensor 114 is provided in the ball passing detector 54. The passing ball sensor 114 supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when a game ball passes through the ball passing detector 54.

  The left start winning ball sensor 117a, which is a game ball detection means, is provided in the left start winning device 24. The left start winning ball sensor 117a detects that a game ball has won (entered) the left start winning device 24 (a game ball has passed through a specific area in the left start winning device 24), and has a predetermined detection signal. Is supplied to the main control circuit 60. The right start winning ball sensor 117b, which is a game ball detecting means, is provided in the right start winning device 25. The left start winning ball sensor 117a detects that a game ball has won (entered) the left start winning device 24 (a game ball has passed through a specific area in the left start winning device 24), and has a predetermined detection signal. Is supplied to the main control circuit 60.

  The ordinary electric accessory solenoid 118 is connected to the blade member 23 via a link member (not shown), and makes the blade member 23 open or closed in accordance with a drive signal supplied from the main CPU 66. .

  The big prize opening solenoid 120 is connected to the shutter 40 and drives the shutter 40 in accordance with a drive signal supplied from the main CPU 66 to make the big prize opening 39 open or closed.

  Further, the main control circuit 60 is connected to a backup clear switch 121 that clears backup data in the event of a power interruption or the like in accordance with the operation of the game hall manager.

  The main control circuit 60 is connected to a payout / launch control circuit 126. Connected to the payout / launch control circuit 126 are a payout device 128 for paying out game balls, a launch device 26 for launching game balls, and a card unit 150.

  In addition, the payout / launch control circuit 126 in the present embodiment stores a predetermined storage medium (magnetic card, coin embedded with an IC chip, etc.) or banknotes that can be purchased by the player at the game hall into the card unit 150. When a player operates a predetermined rental ball button (not shown), a rental ball control signal supplied from the card unit 150 is received and a predetermined signal is transmitted to the payout device 128. The payout device 128 causes a predetermined amount (for example, in units of 1,000 yen) to be paid out to the upper plate 21 of the pachinko gaming machine 10. That is, game ball lending control is executed. Note that the card unit 150 stores the remaining number of times when the player operates a return button (not shown) when there is a storage medium or cash remaining (number of remaining times) inserted by the player. Return the storage medium to the player.

  The payout / firing control circuit 126 also performs control for launching a game ball by supplying a firing signal to the launching device 130 in accordance with the operation of the launching mechanism 26. However, when the left operation invalidation signal is transmitted from the firing operation enabling means, the payout / firing control circuit 126 does not operate the left side operation to the launch mechanism 26 until a new left operation enabling signal is transmitted. Even if the operation is performed, the firing signal is not supplied to the launching device 130 (that is, the game ball is not fired). Further, when the right operation invalidation signal is transmitted from the firing operation enabling means, the payout / firing control circuit 126 does not operate the left side operation to the launch mechanism 26 until a new right operation enabling signal is transmitted. Even if the operation is performed, the firing signal is not supplied to the launching device 130 (that is, the game ball is not fired).

  As described above, in the present embodiment, when the left operation enabling signal is transmitted from the firing operation validating unit to the dispensing / firing control circuit 126, the left operation is validated, and the dispensing operation validating unit performs the dispensing / When the left operation invalidation signal is transmitted to the firing control circuit 126, the left operation is invalidated. Further, when the right operation enabling signal is transmitted from the launching operation validating unit to the dispensing / launching control circuit 126, the right operation is validated, and the rightward operation invalidating from the launching operation validating unit to the dispensing / launching control circuit 126 is invalidated. When the activation signal is transmitted, the right operation is invalidated.

  Further, the launching device 130 is provided with a device for launching a game ball such as the step motor 350 described above. When the firing handle 27 is gripped by the player and rotated in the clockwise direction or counterclockwise, and when a firing signal corresponding to the rotational operation is supplied to the launching device 130, the direction of rotation Then, electric power is supplied to the step motor 350 and the like according to the rotation angle, and the game balls stored in the upper plate 21 are sequentially fired onto the game board 14 by the launching device 130.

  Further, the sub-control circuit 200 is connected to the serial communication IC 72. The sub control circuit 200 controls the display control in the liquid crystal display device 32, the control relating to the sound generated from the speakers 46R and 46L, the decoration lamp 133 (decoration lamp is a reference to the various commands supplied from the main control circuit 60, Control of lamps including lamps and LEDs provided in various places of the gaming machine 10) is performed.

  In the present embodiment, the main control circuit 60 is configured not to supply commands to the sub control circuit 200 and to prevent signals from being supplied from the sub control circuit 200 to the main control circuit 60. The present invention is not limited to this, and there is no problem even if it is configured such that signals can be transmitted from the sub control circuit 200 to the main control circuit 60.

  The sub control circuit 200 relates to a sub CPU 206 functioning as various control means, a program ROM 208 as a storage means, a work RAM 210, a display control circuit 250 for performing display control in the liquid crystal display device 32, and sounds generated from the speakers 46R and 46L. The control unit includes a sound control circuit 230 that controls the lamp and a lamp control circuit 240 that controls the decoration lamp 133 and the like. Then, the sub control circuit 200 executes an effect according to the progress of the game in accordance with a command from the main control circuit 60.

  A program ROM 208, a work RAM 210, and the like are connected to the sub CPU 206. The sub CPU 206 has a function of executing various processes according to the program stored in the program ROM 208. In particular, the sub CPU 206 performs various effects control according to various command signals supplied from the main control circuit 60, as will be described later. The sub CPU 206 functions as various means described later.

  In the program ROM 208, a plurality of types of effect image data associated with the image display of the liquid crystal display device 32 executed by the sub CPU 206 in association with the variable display of the special symbol of the pachinko gaming machine 10, and a round game during the big hit game A plurality of types of effect image data to be executed are stored, and in addition, various tables such as a time table that defines the effect display period are also stored.

  In the program ROM 208, the sub CPU 206 controls the display control circuit 250 based on various commands output from the main control circuit 60, and controls the audio control circuit 230. , A control program for controlling the processing of the lamp control circuit 240, data on a plurality of types of notification modes, and the like are stored.

  The work RAM 210 has a function of storing various flags and variable values as a temporary storage area of the sub CPU 206. For example, various variables such as a timer variable for controlling the reach effect time, an effect display selection random number counter for selecting an effect pattern, and the like are positioned. Here, the reach variation in the present embodiment is a state in which when one decorative symbol in the variation display is stopped and displayed with the same symbol as the other decorative symbols that are stopped and displayed, the state shifts to the aforementioned jackpot game. Point to. Normally, a special reach effect display according to the reach state is performed on the liquid crystal display device 32 until the decorative symbol being changed and displayed is stopped.

  The display control circuit 250 is executed in association with a plurality of types of effect patterns that are supplied from the sub CPU 206 and accompanied with the progress of the effect display that is executed in association with the variable symbol display, and in the round game during the big hit game. Control is performed to cause the liquid crystal display device 32 to display images of effect image data such as a plurality of types of effect patterns.

  The sound control circuit 230 generates sound from the speakers 46R and 46L in response to a sound generation command supplied from the sub CPU 206.

  The lamp control circuit 240 performs light emission control of the decorative lamp 133 in accordance with a program stored in the program ROM 208 supplied from the sub CPU 206.

  In the present embodiment, in the control circuit of the pachinko gaming machine 10, the main control circuit 60 as the game control means and the sub control circuit 200 as the effect control means are configured separately, but the main control circuit 60 And the sub-control circuit 200 may be configured on the same substrate.

  In this embodiment, the main control circuit 60 uses the main ROM 68 and the sub control circuit 200 uses the program ROM 208 as storage means for storing programs, tables, and the like. However, the present invention is not limited to this. As long as it is a storage medium readable by a computer equipped with a computer, a program, a table, and the like are recorded on a storage medium such as a hard disk device, a CD-ROM and a DVD-ROM, and a ROM cartridge. May be. Further, these programs may not be recorded in advance, but may be downloaded after the power is turned on and recorded in the main RAM 70 in the main control circuit 60 and the work RAM 210 in the sub control circuit 200. . In this embodiment, the main RAM 70 is used as the temporary storage area of the main CPU 66 and the work RAM 210 is used as the temporary storage area of the sub CPU 206. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any readable / writable storage medium may be used.

[Game machine operation]
Here, the game of the pachinko gaming machine 10 in this embodiment will be briefly described. In the present embodiment, the games of the pachinko gaming machine 10 are roughly divided into normal games (games that consume game balls while performing a big hit lottery and are relatively disadvantageous to the player compared to the big hit games). It is divided into big hit games (so-called games advantageous to the player that can be expected to acquire a large amount of game balls in a short time).

  The jackpot game is awarded by the main CPU 66, which is a game value granting means, when the jackpot lottery by the jackpot lottery means is won. The granted jackpot game is executed by the jackpot game execution control means (game execution control means).

  Here, examples of the big hit include 15R probability variable big hit, 15R normal big hit, and the like.

  Then, in the big hit lottery process in the main process, the big hit lottery is drawn with different lottery probabilities depending on the normal mode or the probability variation mode of the normal game.

  At this time, if a big win is won, the special symbol corresponding to the big win is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display device 33 (see FIG. 3). For example, the special symbol “9” is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display device 33 in the case of 15R probability variable big hit, and the special symbol “8” is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display device 33 in the case of 15R normal big hit. .

  In addition, when either one of 15R probability variation big hit or 15R normal big hit is won, the special symbol is also stopped and displayed on the special symbol display device 33 (see FIG. 3) in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32. At the same timing, the decorative symbols stop in a specific combination (for example, stop in the big hit display mode in which three specific numbers such as “777” are arranged).

  In addition, when a big hit game corresponding to either 15R probability variable big hit or 15R normal big hit is generated (given), the predetermined number of times corresponding to each of those big hits (15 times for 15R positive variable big hit or 15R normal big hit) is the upper limit. A round game is executed in which the shutter 40 (see FIG. 3) attached to the special winning opening 39 is repeatedly opened for a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds). As a result, it becomes easy to win the game balls launched in the game area 15 to the big prize opening 39, and the player can acquire a large number of prize balls in a short time. Acquiring such a big hit game (winning for the big hit game) is the greatest objective of general players and can be said to be the best part of a pachinko game.

  In the present embodiment, the round game execution count is set to 15 rounds according to the type of winning jackpot, but the round game execution count is not limited to this. For example, the number of executions may be an arbitrary number of executions such as being selected from “1” to “15” rounds by a lottery process by the round number lottery means (the main control circuit 60 including the main CPU 66 (see FIG. 8)). It doesn't matter.

  On the other hand, the normal game in the present embodiment is a main CPU (game) under three types of game modes: a normal mode (normal low probability game state), a probability variation mode (special high probability game state), and a short time mode (special game mode). (Execution control means) 66. Here, the mode transition of each of the three types of normal games (normal mode, probability change mode, and time reduction mode) and their characteristics will be briefly described below.

  The normal mode is a basic mode in the pachinko gaming machine 10, and when the power is turned on to the pachinko gaming machine 10, the game is started from this normal mode. In this normal mode, the jackpot winning probability is set to be lower than the jackpot winning probability in the probability variation mode.

  The probability change mode is a special high-probability gaming state in which a transition is made after the jackpot game corresponding to the jackpot is over when a 15R probability variation jackpot is won in a normal game. The jackpot lottery probability in the probability variation mode is set to be relatively higher than the jackpot lottery probability in the normal mode. Specifically, in the present embodiment, the jackpot lottery probability in the normal mode is “1/300”, whereas the jackpot lottery probability in the probability variation mode is “1/30”, which is 10 times the lottery. Probability is set.

  That is, in the probability variation mode, a big hit game is generated 10 times more frequently than in the normal mode, which is an advantageous game state for the player.

  Finally, the time reduction mode (special mode) is a game mode set after the end of the big hit game. In this normal game, the time-saving mode is when the normal symbol starts to change and the change time until it stops is set to be shorter than the normal mode, and the normal symbol lottery result is “win” (In other words, in the above-described normal symbol display device 35 (see FIG. 3), when the display lamp is stopped and displayed as “◯”), the opening time of the blade member 23 attached to the start port 25 is longer than that in the normal mode. Set long. That is, the time reduction mode is a game mode in which the sum of the open state times of the blade member (movable member) 23 per unit time is relatively large. Such control may be referred to as “electric chew support” in the present embodiment.

  As described above, when “electric chew support” is executed, it becomes easy to win a game ball at the start opening 25, so that the number of big hit lotteries per unit time is remarkably increased as compared to the normal mode, and Since the payout of the winning ball for the winning of the game is also increased, there is little loss of the gaming ball (so-called “ball holding” is in a good state), which can be said to be an advantageous state for the player.

  In this short-time mode, the duration is determined according to the winning jackpot. When the 15R normal jackpot is won, after the jackpot game corresponding to the jackpot is over, the number of changes (for example, 50 times or 100 times) of the normal symbol (or special symbol) is set as the duration. In addition, the duration when winning 15R probability variable jackpot is the number of fluctuations of the normal symbol (or special symbol) that can be expected to win the next jackpot game substantially after the jackpot game corresponding to the jackpot (for example, 10,000 times).

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the normal game is performed under the four game modes of “normal mode”, “probability change mode”, “normal mode + time reduction mode”, and “probability change mode + time reduction mode”. In other words, the gaming state will change in accordance with the change in the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 (that is, winning the jackpot and giving a gaming value corresponding to the jackpot).

  FIG. 9 shows a system timer interrupt process executed by the pachinko gaming machine 10 in accordance with the change in the gaming state described above.

[System timer interrupt processing]
Even when the main CPU 66 is executing a main process (a big hit lottery process or the like), the main CPU 66 may interrupt the main process and execute a system timer interrupt process. The following system timer interrupt process is executed in response to a clock pulse generated from the reset clock pulse generation circuit 62 every predetermined period (for example, 2 milliseconds). This system timer interrupt process will be described with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 9, first, the main CPU 66 executes a random number update process for updating each lottery value such as a big hit lottery random value and a normal symbol random number for determination (step S21). Then, the main CPU 66 executes an input detection process for detecting the winning or passing of the game ball to the left start winning device 24, the right start winning device 25, or the like, or the passing of the game ball to the displacement area 380 (step S22). . In this processing, the main CPU 66 stores in the predetermined area of the main RAM 70 data for paying out the game balls (winning the game balls) on the condition that the game balls have won the various winning ports.

  Further, in this input detection process (step S22), when the main CPU 66 detects the winning of the game ball to the left start winning device 24 or the right start winning device 25, the random number value updated in the random number updating process (step S21). Are stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70, with a maximum of 4 as the upper limit of the number of reservations. Then, the winning of the game ball and the random number value to the left starting prize winning device 24 or the right starting winning prize device 25 stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70 are referred to in the big hit lottery process in the main process.

  Further, when the main CPU 66 detects a winning of the game ball in the displacement area 380 (detects a detection signal from the displacement area sensor 110), it is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70, assuming that the game ball has passed the displacement area 380. 1 is added to the displacement area passage counter.

  In step S23, timer update processing is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 is a waiting time timer for synchronizing the main control circuit 60 and the sub control circuit 200, and a large time for measuring the opening time of the big winning opening 39 that is opened when a big hit game is generated. Update processing of various timers such as a prize opening timer. Then, when this process ends, the process proceeds to step S24.

  In step S24, an output process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 supplies a signal for drive control based on various output requests stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70 to a solenoid, a motor, and the like. That is, in each process described later, the main CPU 66 outputs signals to various driving game members (game members that are arranged in the game area 15 of the pachinko gaming machine 10 and change their forms according to the game state). When the request is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70, a signal corresponding to the request is output. For example, the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 118 for opening or closing the blade member 23 attached to the start opening 25 and the big prize opening solenoid 120 for opening or closing the shutter 40 attached to the big prize opening 39. When there is a drive request for each solenoid, such as the above, a control signal is output to drive various drive game members.

  Further, in this output processing, the main CPU 66 displays various indicators (a special symbol display device 33 corresponding to the left start winning device 24, the right start winning device 25) installed in the illumination unit 160 (see FIG. 3). Corresponding special symbol display device 34, normal symbol display device 35, special symbol hold display devices 33a-33d corresponding to the left start winning prize device 24, special symbol hold display devices 34a-34d corresponding to the right start winning prize device 25, normal symbols In the case where a symbol change request or stop request, or a lamp turn-on request or a turn-off request corresponding to each of the hold display devices 35a to 35d) is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70, the corresponding decorating unit 160 (Refer to Fig. 3) Controlling the change or stop of the design, or the lighting or extinguishing of the lamps of various indicators installed in To. And when this process is complete | finished, a process is moved to step S25.

  In step S25, command output processing is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 supplies various command signals to the sub control circuit 200. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S25-1.

  In step S25-1, the main CPU 66 executes a firing operation validation control process. As will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 10, the main CPU 66 performs a process for enabling the left operation and the right operation, a process for disabling the left operation and the right operation, and the like.

  In step S26, the main CPU 66 executes a payout process. In this prize ball payout process, a prize ball control command signal for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls is supplied to the payout / firing control circuit 126 in response to the winning of game balls in various winning holes. . When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished, the address before the occurrence of the interrupt is restored, and the main process is executed.

  Here, in this embodiment, the random number value updated within a predetermined range (for example, 1 to 30000) in the random number update process (step S21) is read at the timing when the game ball wins the start opening 25, and the big hit lottery It is used as a random value related to. However, the means for acquiring the random number value is not limited to the configuration of the present embodiment. For example, a dedicated random number generator or the like is provided in the main control circuit 60, and within a predetermined range (for example, 1 to 30000). A random value that is randomly updated may be read out at the timing when the game ball wins the start opening 25, and may be used as a random value for the big hit lottery.

[Launching operation validation control process]
The firing operation validation control process executed in step S25-1 in FIG. 9 will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S25-11, the main CPU 66 performs a process of determining whether or not the game mode is in the probability change mode. When the game mode is in the probability change mode, it is confirmed whether both the left operation enable flag and the right operation enable flag are set to ON (step S25-12), and the left operation enable flag, If both the right operation enable flags are set to ON, this subroutine ends. If at least one of the left operation enable flag and the right operation enable flag is not set to ON, the process proceeds to step S25-13 to set ON for the enable flag.

  In step S25-13, the main CPU 66 performs a process of transmitting a left operation activation signal, which is a signal for validating the left operation, to the payout / firing control circuit 126. When this process is performed, the left operation is validated, and a game ball can be launched according to the left operation.

  Further, the main CPU 66 performs processing for transmitting a right operation activation signal, which is a signal for validating the right operation, to the payout / launch control circuit 126. When this processing is performed, the right operation is validated, and a game ball can be launched in accordance with the right operation.

  Next, the main CPU 66 sets ON the left operation enable flag set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70 to indicate that the left operation has been enabled, and indicates that the right operation has been enabled. Therefore, ON is set to the right operation enable flag set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, when the game mode becomes the probability variation mode, the left-side operation that is an operation of firing the game ball from the right side of the game area 15 toward the game area 15, and A right side operation, which is an operation of firing a game ball from the left side of the game area 15 toward the game area 15, becomes effective.

That is, in the probability changing mode, both the left side operation and the right side operation are possible, so that the direction in which the game ball can be fired is diversified, and the player can play a more advantageous game.
According to this, it becomes possible to increase the player's willingness to play in the probability changing mode.

  Furthermore, according to the present embodiment, it becomes possible to provide a new game form in which the direction in which a game ball can be launched changes according to the game mode, so that the game can be prevented from becoming monotonous. It is possible to prevent the player from getting bored and prevent the interest from deteriorating.

  When it is determined in step S25-11 described above that the game mode is not in the probability variation mode, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the blade member 23 in the left start winning device 24 is located at the first position. When the blade member 23 in the left start winning device 24 is located at the first position (when the blade member 23 is in the open state), the main CPU 66 determines whether the left operation activation flag is ON. It is confirmed whether or not (step S25-16). If the left operation enable flag is ON, this subroutine is terminated. If the left operation enable flag is not ON, the process proceeds to step S25-17 to enable the left operation. .

  In step S25-17, the main CPU 66 performs a process of transmitting a left operation activation signal, which is a signal for validating the left operation, to the payout / firing control circuit 126. When this process is performed, the left operation is validated, and a game ball can be launched according to the left operation.

  Next, the main CPU 66 sets ON to the left operation enable flag set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70 to indicate that the left operation has been enabled (step S25-18). After this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  In step S25-15 described above, when the blade member 23 in the left start winning device 24 is located at the first position (when the blade member 23 is in the open state), the main CPU 66 sets the left operation activation flag. It is confirmed whether or not it is ON (step S25-19). If the left operation enable flag is not ON, this subroutine is terminated. If the left operation enable flag is ON, the process proceeds to step S25-20 to end the left operation enable. Transition.

  In step S25-20, the main CPU 66 performs a process of transmitting a left operation invalidation signal, which is a signal for invalidating the left operation, to the payout / launch control circuit 126. When this process is performed, the left operation is invalidated, and even if the left operation is performed, the game ball is not fired.

  Next, the main CPU 66 sets ON to the left operation enable flag set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70 to indicate that the left operation has been invalidated (step S25-18). After this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, when the blade member 23 of the left start winning device 24 is located at the first position and the winning probability to the left start winning device 24 is improved, the game ball is played by the game. The left side operation that increases the possibility of reaching the left side of the region 15 is enabled.

  That is, when the blade member 23 in the left start winning device 24 is in an open state, the left operation, which is an operation that increases the winning probability to the left start winning device 24, is possible, and the player can play a more advantageous game. Can be done. According to this, it is possible to increase the player's willingness to play when the blade member 23 is in the open state.

  Furthermore, according to the present embodiment, it becomes possible to provide a new game form in which the direction in which the game ball can be launched changes according to the displacement mode of the blade member 23, so that the game becomes monotonous. This can prevent the player from getting bored. Further, as described above, the blade member may be disposed in the right start prize winning device 25. In this case, when the blade member in the right start prize winning device 25 is in an open state, the right operation is validated. It may come to be. In this case, when the blade member is in the open state, the winning probability to the right start winning device 25 is further increased.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, the left side operation, which is an operation of firing a game ball from the right side of the game area 15 toward the game area 15, and the game ball from the left side of the game area 15. Among the operations on the right side that are operations to be fired toward the game area 15, the effective operation changes depending on the game situation (for example, whether or not the game mode is changed to the probability change mode).

  According to this, since it becomes possible to provide a new game form in which the direction in which the game ball can be launched changes according to the game situation, it is possible to prevent the game from becoming monotonous, It is possible to prevent the interest from deteriorating.

  A left prize device 24 is provided on the left side of the game area 15 and a right prize device 25 is provided on the right side of the game area 15, respectively. Further, a game ball fired in response to the left operation is placed on the inner wall 30aa on the right side. An outer rail (rail part) 30a that guides to the right side of the game area 15 by guiding along the inner wall 30aa on the left side while guiding the left side of the game area 15 by guiding the game ball along the right side operation. According to the present embodiment provided, when a game ball is fired in response to the left side operation, there is a possibility that the game ball will enter the left winning device 24, and the game ball is launched in response to the right side operation. In this case, the possibility of a game ball entering the right winning device 25 increases. In this case, by changing the effective operation among the operations of the rotating unit (launching operation means) 451, the probability of entering the left winning device 24 and the right winning device 25 can be made different, and the gaming mode can be changed. It becomes possible to diversify further. According to this, it is possible to further prevent the game from becoming monotonous and to further prevent the player from getting bored.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, the effective operation of the left side operation and the right side operation is performed by the blade member (displacement member) 23 disposed on either the left winning device 24 or the right winning device 25. It changes according to the displacement state. According to this, since it becomes possible to provide a new game form in which the direction in which the game ball can be launched changes according to the displacement mode of the blade member 23, it is possible to further prevent the game from becoming monotonous. It becomes possible to prevent the player from getting bored.

  Further, according to the present invention, for example, when the blade member 23 is disposed in the left prize winning device 24, when the blade member 23 is positioned at the first position (the game ball entering the left prize winning device 24). It is possible to make the left side operation effective (that is, to make the operation advantageous to the player preferentially effective), which can increase the player's willingness to play. Become.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, the left-side operation can be realized by rotating the rotating portion (launching operation portion) 451 in the firing mechanism (launching operation means) 26 counterclockwise, Since the right side operation can be realized by rotating the rotating portion 451 in the firing mechanism 26 in the clockwise direction, it is possible to realize the firing mechanism 26 that is easy to operate.

  According to this, since the left side operation and the right side operation can be simplified, it is possible to reduce the burden on the player at the time of the game ball launching operation, and to maintain the player's willingness to play. It becomes possible.

  (Embodiment 2)

  The pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment has a function shown below with some changes made to the functions of the first embodiment.

  The gaming machine according to the present embodiment includes mini-game execution control means (sub CPU 206) that controls the execution of a mini-game in which a game progresses based on the operation of the operation button (game operation means) 420 described above, and enables a launch operation. The means performs control to validate the operation according to the result of the mini game among the operations of the firing mechanism (launch operation means) 26.

  Here, the mini game is started when the number of game balls that have passed through the displacement area 380 described above reaches a predetermined number (for example, 20). When the mini game is won, the right operation is validated by the launching operation validation means. Whether or not to win the mini game is determined by a lottery performed in the main CPU 66.

[Mini game]
Here, the display mode of the mini game will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 15 is a diagram for explaining a display image related to a mini game.

  When the mini game is started, under the control of the sub CPU 206, which is a mini game execution control means, in the approximate center of the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32, the player character 600, which is a rocket-shaped image, and the alien An enemy character 602 that is a shaped image is displayed.

  When the operation button 420 is pressed by the player, an image in which the player character 600 fires the bullet 601 toward the enemy character 602 is displayed (see FIG. 15A).

  At this time, if the mini-game win is determined by lottery by the main CPU 66, an image in which the bullet 601 hits the enemy character 602 and the enemy character 602 explodes is displayed (see FIG. 15B). On the other hand, if it is determined that the mini-game has been won and the main CPU 66 has been determined to have shifted to the mini-game by lottery, an image that can avoid the bullet 601 is displayed on the enemy character 602 (FIG. 15C). )), It is notified that the game has shifted to the mini game. The sub CPU 206 performs control to execute the above-described mini game.

  Even if the operation button 420 is not pressed, the bullet 601 is automatically fired when a predetermined time elapses after the mini game is started.

  Further, in FIG. 15, the embodiment has been described in which an image related to a mini game (self character 600, enemy character 602, etc.) is displayed in a substantially central portion of the display area 32 a of the liquid crystal display device 32. The display position of the image is not limited, and may be any position that does not prevent the player from visually recognizing the decorative pattern displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32 and is easy for the player to see. 600, the enemy character 602, and the like may be displayed while moving in the display area 32a. In this case, the display position of the image related to the mini game may be moved or changed.

  Hereinafter, the system timer interrupt process in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. Note that the processes in steps S210 to S220, S240, S250, and S260 are the same as the processes in steps S21 to S22, S24, S25, and S26 in the first embodiment, respectively, and thus description thereof is omitted.

[System timer interrupt processing]
In step S230, timer update processing is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 is a waiting time timer for synchronizing the main control circuit 60 and the sub control circuit 200, and a large time for measuring the opening time of the big winning opening 39 that is opened when a big hit game is generated. Various timer updating processes such as a mini-game execution time timer in which a mini-game execution time is set, such as a prize opening timer, are executed. Then, when this process ends, the process proceeds to step S24.

  In step S250-1, the main CPU 66 executes a mini game execution determination process. Although details will be described later with reference to FIG. 12, the main CPU 66 performs processing for determining execution of the mini game.

  In step S250-2, the main CPU 66 executes a firing operation validation control process. Although details will be described later with reference to FIG. 13, the main CPU 66 performs processing for enabling the right operation according to the result of the mini game.

[Mini game execution decision process]
The mini game execution determination process executed in step S250-1 in FIG. 11 will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S250-11, the main CPU 66 performs a process of determining whether or not the value of the displacement area passage counter is 20 or more. When it is determined that the value of the displacement area passage counter is not 20 or more, the present subroutine is terminated. On the other hand, when determining that the value of the displacement area passage counter has become 20 or more, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the mini game is being executed or the left operation enable flag is ON (step S250-12). . When the mini game is being executed (when the mini game winning flag is set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70) or when the left operation enable flag is ON, this subroutine is terminated, while the mini game is being executed. If not (when the mini game winning flag is not set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70) and the left operation enable flag is not ON, the process proceeds to step S250-13 to execute the mini game. .

  In step S250-13, the main CPU 66 performs processing for determining the result of the mini game. Specifically, the main CPU 66 extracts one random number value from random numbers generated from 0 to 99 by the random number generator, and determines the result of the mini game based on the extracted random number value. . For example, if the extracted random number value is in the range of 0 to 49, the main CPU 66 determines that the mini game has been won, and if the extracted random value is in the range of 50 to 99, the main CPU 66 determines It is decided that it is not. As described above, whether or not the mini game is successful is determined by the random number lottery described above, but is not limited to this, and may be determined based on other conditions. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S250-14.

  In step S250-14, the main CPU 66 determines the execution time of the mini game and sets the execution time in the mini game execution time timer. For example, the main CPU 66 determines 10 seconds as the execution time of the mini game, and sets the execution time in the mini game execution time timer. The mini game is continued until the execution time ends.

  In step S250-15, the main CPU 66 transmits to the sub CPU 206 a mini game execution command including the time determined in step S250-13 and the determination result in step S250-14. When the mini game execution command is transmitted to the sub CPU 206, the sub CPU 206, which is the mini game execution control means, displays the determination result in the step S250-13 for the time determined in the step S250-14. A corresponding mini-game is executed.

  In step S250-16, the main CPU 66 sets a mini game running flag in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70 (step S250-17). The mini game running flag is a flag that is set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70 when the mini game is running. After this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Launching operation validation control process]
The firing operation validation control process executed in step S250-2 in FIG. 11 will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S250-21, the main CPU 66 checks whether or not the left operation validation flag is ON. If the left operation enable flag is not ON, it is checked whether or not the mini game executing flag is set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70 (step S250-22). If the mini game running flag is not set, this subroutine is terminated. On the other hand, when the mini game running flag is set (when the mini game is being played), the process proceeds to step S250-23.

  In step S250-23, the main CPU 66 checks whether or not the value of the mini game execution time timer in which the mini game execution time is set is “0”. Then, when the value of the mini game execution time timer is “0”, the main CPU 66 proceeds to the process of step S250-24. On the other hand, if the value of the mini game execution time timer is not “0”, this subroutine is terminated.

  In step S250-24, the main CPU 66 clears the mini game running flag from a predetermined area of the main RAM 70 in order to indicate that the mini game has ended. Further, the main CPU 66 sets 0 in the displacement area passage counter.

  In step S250-25, the main CPU 66 checks whether or not the mini-game win is determined in step S250-13 (FIG. 12). If the winning of the mini game has not been determined, this subroutine is terminated. On the other hand, if the win for the mini game is determined, the process proceeds to step S250-26.

  In step S250-26, the main CPU 66 performs a process of transmitting a left operation enabling signal, which is a signal for enabling the left operation, to the payout / firing control circuit 126. When this process is performed, the left operation is validated, and a game ball can be launched according to the left operation. Next, the main CPU 66 sets ON to the left operation enable flag set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70 to indicate that the left operation has been enabled (step S250-27).

  Thus, according to the present embodiment, when a mini game is won, the left side operation, which is an operation of firing a game ball from the right side of the game area 15 toward the game area 15 becomes effective. It has become.

  That is, when the mini game is won, the left side operation is possible, so the directions in which the game balls can be fired are diversified, and the player can play a more advantageous game. According to this, the player's interest in the mini game can be increased, and the player's tiredness can be further prevented.

  Furthermore, according to the present embodiment, it becomes possible to provide a new game form in which the direction in which the game ball can be launched changes according to the result of the mini game, thereby preventing the game from becoming monotonous. Can do.

  In step S250-28, the main CPU 66 sets the left operation activation time (for example, 60 seconds) in the left operation activation timer. The validation of the left operation is continued until the validation time ends.

  When it is determined in step S250-21 that the left operation enable flag is ON, the main CPU 66 sets the value of the left operation enable timer in which the left operation enable time is set to “0”. Check whether or not. When the value of the left operation enabling timer is “0”, the main CPU 66 proceeds to the process of step S250-30 in order to end the left operation enabling. On the other hand, if the value of the left operation enabling timer is not “0”, this subroutine is terminated.

  In step S250-30, the main CPU 66 performs a process of transmitting a left operation invalidation signal, which is a signal for invalidating the left operation, to the payout / firing control circuit 126. When this process is performed, the left operation is invalidated, and even if the left operation is performed, the game ball is not fired.

  Next, the main CPU 66 sets the left operation enable flag set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70 to indicate that the left operation has been invalidated (step S25-31). After this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  Next, processing in the sub CPU 206 will be described. In the main process, the sub CPU 206 performs a process of starting execution of a mini game in accordance with, for example, a mini game execution command transmitted from the main CPU 66. Further, when the execution of the mini game is started, the sub CPU 206 stores a mini game execution control flag, which is a flag indicating that the mini game execution is being controlled, in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210.

  Further, the sub CPU 206 performs timer update processing for updating various timers such as the remaining execution time of the mini game and the remaining variation display time of the decorative symbols in the interrupt processing generated every predetermined cycle (for example, 2 milliseconds). Execute. Here, when the remaining execution time of the mini game has ended, the sub CPU 206 indicates that the mini game execution control is being performed, and the mini game execution control is being performed, which is a flag stored in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210. Is reset (that is, the end of the mini-game is set), and a request for ending the display of the image related to the mini-game (the own character 600 and the enemy character 602) is set.

  Further, the sub CPU 206 executes the following operation detection process in the interrupt process.

[Operation detection processing]
The operation detection process executed by the sub CPU 206 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, in step S335-1, the sub CPU 206 reads a flag under mini-game execution control, which is an internal flag in this subroutine, from a predetermined area of the work RAM 210, and determines whether mini-game execution control is in progress. If the mini-game execution control is being performed, the process proceeds to step S335-2.

  In step S335-2, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not the operation button 420 has been operated. When the operation button 420 is not operated (when an operation detection signal is not received from the operation button 420), this subroutine is terminated. On the other hand, when the operation button 420 is operated (when an operation detection signal is received from the operation button 420), the process proceeds to step S335-3 in order to advance the mini game according to the operation detection signal.

  In step S335-3, a mini game result derivation process is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 sets a request for displaying an effect indicating the determination result in step S250-13 (FIG. 12) in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210. For example, in step S250-13 (FIG. 12), when mini-game winning is determined (when the mini-game execution command transmitted from the main CPU 66 includes a determination result indicating mini-game winning). ), A request for displaying an effect that the bullet 601 hits the enemy character 602 is set. When the request is set, the sub CPU 206 executes control for displaying on the liquid crystal display device 32 an effect (see FIG. 15B) in which the bullet 601 hits the enemy character 602 and the enemy character 602 explodes. Is done. Further, when it is determined that the game has been shifted to the mini game (when the determination result indicating the shift to the mini game is included in the mini game execution command transmitted from the main CPU 66), the enemy character 602 is A request for displaying an effect avoiding 601 is set. When the request is set, the sub CPU 206 executes control for displaying an effect (see FIG. 21C) on the liquid crystal display device 32 so that the enemy character 602 can avoid the bullet 601.

  As described above, the mini game proceeds according to the operation of the operation button 420 of the player. That is, the mini game execution control means in the present embodiment is configured to execute the mini game in an execution mode corresponding to the operation of the operation button 420. According to this, the player can be interested in the mini game, and the interest of the game can be enhanced. In addition, according to the present invention, a player who operates the operation button 420 to execute a mini game can feel that he / she can intervene in the result of the mini game, that is, the left operation or the right operation is effective. It is possible to give a sense of being able to intervene in the determination of whether or not to become, and to enhance the interest of the player's game.

  After the processing of this step is completed, a flag in mini-game execution control indicating that mini-game execution control is in progress is reset (that is, the end of the mini game is set), and a predetermined area of the work RAM 210 is set. After the memory is updated, this subroutine is terminated.

  The present invention is not limited to the embodiment described above. For example, the mini game of the present embodiment is executed when the number of game balls that have passed through the displacement area 380 reaches 20, but the present invention is not limited to this and other conditions are satisfied. It may be executed when it is done. For example, the game mode may be executed when the game mode is changed to the probability change mode, or may be executed when the game mode is changed to the big hit game. Further, the aspect of the mini game is not limited to the above-described example, and may be other aspects. For example, a mode such as a janken game in which winning is determined by winning or losing janken may be used.

  In addition, the result of the mini game in the present embodiment is determined in advance by a lottery by the main CPU 66, but is not limited to this, for example, based on the timing at which the player operates the operation button 420. It may be determined as follows, or may be determined based on other conditions.

  In this embodiment, when a mini game is won, the left operation is activated for 60 seconds. However, the time for which the operation is activated is limited to 60 seconds. Absent. In addition, the activation corresponding to the winning of the mini game may be continued until another condition is satisfied (for example, winning the big hit lottery).

  In the present embodiment, when the mini game is won, the left operation is activated. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the right operation may be activated. However, both the right side operation and the left side operation may be validated. In addition, the specification may be such that the left operation is validated during normal times and the left operation is invalidated when a mini game is won.

  In the present embodiment, the sub CPU 206 has the function of the mini game execution control means. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the main CPU 66 or the payout / firing control circuit 126 may have the function.

  Further, in the present embodiment, an example in which one displacement area 380 is formed in the game area 15 is shown, but two or more displacement areas may be formed in the game area 15. . Further, the position of the displacement area is not limited to the lower right (see FIG. 3) of the ball passage detector 54 provided at the substantially central left side of the game area 15, and may be provided at other positions. .

  In the present embodiment, the position of the displacement area 380 is fixed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the position of the displacement area may be changed according to the situation. For example, the position of the displacement region may be changed according to the operation of an input device such as a switch provided at an arbitrary location of the gaming machine 10, or the gaming state (for example, the normal mode) The position of the displacement region may be changed according to the probability variation mode.

  As described above, the main CPU (launching operation enabling means) 66 of the present embodiment is used to operate the operation buttons (game operating means) 420 by the player among the operations of the firing mechanism (launching operation means) 26. Based on the result of the mini game in which the game progresses, control is performed to validate the operation.

  According to this, since the direction in which the game ball can be launched changes according to the result of the mini game, the game can be further prevented from becoming monotonous, and the player can be further prevented from getting bored. It becomes possible.

  In addition, according to the present invention, since the result of the mini game affects the operations that become effective as described above, the player's interest in the mini game can be increased, and the player's tiredness can be achieved. Can be further prevented.

  In addition, according to the present embodiment in which a mini-game is started when a predetermined number of game balls have passed through the displacement area (predetermined area) 380, the player passes the game balls to the displacement area 380. It is possible to add fun to aim for and enhance the fun of the game.

  Further, according to the present invention, it is possible to vary the execution frequency of the mini game depending on which position of the displacement region 380 is set.

  (Embodiment 3)

  The pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment has a function shown below with some changes made to the functions of the first and second embodiments.

  As shown in FIG. 16, the housing portion 553 in the launch mechanism 26 according to the present embodiment is a member that restricts the rotation of the rotation portion 451, and in addition to the above-described protrusion 463 b, the protrusions 461 and 462, and these protrusions 461 , 462 to drive a projection solenoid (not shown).

  The protrusion 461 is provided at a position facing the left side portion of the insertion hole 451e in the rotating portion 451. The protrusion 461 protrudes forward from the rear position (FIG. 16) located on the back side of the insertion hole 451e to the insertion hole 451e. It is displaced to the insertion position (FIG. 17B), which is the insertion position, according to the drive by the projection solenoid.

  The protrusion 462 is provided at a position facing the right side portion of the insertion hole 451e in the rotating portion 451, and protrudes forward from the rear position (FIG. 16) located on the back side of the insertion hole 451e into the insertion hole 451e. It is displaced to the insertion position (FIG. 17A), which is the insertion position, according to the drive by the projection solenoid.

  Here, when the protrusion 462 is located at the insertion position, the protrusion 462 prevents the rotation portion 451 from rotating in the clockwise direction (X3 direction), that is, the right side operation (FIG. 17A). )reference). On the other hand, when the protrusion 461 is located at the insertion position, the protrusion 461 prevents the rotation portion 451 from rotating in the counterclockwise direction (X4 direction), that is, the left side operation (FIG. 17B). )reference).

  The main CPU (firing operation enabling means) 66 in the present embodiment transmits a drive signal for moving the protrusion 461 to the back position to the protrusion solenoid described above when the left-side operation is enabled. In this case, the protrusion 461 is displaced to the back position by driving the protrusion solenoid, and the left side operation is allowed. The firing operation enabling means transmits a drive signal for moving the projection 461 to the insertion position to the projection solenoid described above when invalidating the left side operation. In this case, the protrusion 461 is displaced to the insertion position by driving the protrusion solenoid, and the left side operation is prevented.

  Further, when the right operation is validated, the firing operation validation means transmits a drive signal for moving the projection 462 to the back surface position to the projection solenoid described above. In this case, the protrusion 462 is displaced to the back position by driving the protrusion solenoid, and the right side operation is allowed. Further, when the right operation is invalidated, the firing operation enabling means transmits a drive signal for moving the projection 462 to the insertion position to the projection solenoid described above. In this case, the protrusion 462 is displaced to the insertion position by driving the protrusion solenoid, and the right side operation is prevented.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the left side operation and the right side operation are allowed or prevented by the displacement of the protrusions 461 and 462. According to this, the left operation and the right operation can be invalidated or validated more reliably.

  Here, even when the conditions for disabling the left side operation are complete (for example, when the blade member 23 is not in the first position), the launching operation enabling means has an insertion hole 451e on the front side of the protrusion 461. Is not positioned and it is in a state where it is impossible to insert the protrusion 461 into the insertion position (for example, when the player has already performed the left operation), the payout / launch control circuit By transmitting a left operation enable signal to 126, the left operation is controlled in a controlled manner.

  Further, when the conditions for disabling the right side operation are met, the launching operation enabling means does not have the insertion hole 451e positioned on the front side of the protrusion 462, and the protrusion 462 cannot be inserted into the insertion position. Similarly, when the right operation is already performed by the player (for example, when the right operation is already performed by the player), the right operation is controlled to be invalidated by transmitting the right operation enable signal to the payout / launch control circuit 126. Let

  According to this, even when it is impossible to physically block the left side operation or the right side operation, the operation can be reliably invalidated.

  In the present embodiment, the shapes of the protrusions 461 and 462 are not particularly limited. Any shape that can physically block the left side operation and the right side operation of the rotation unit 451 may be used. Further, the physical blocking of the left side operation and the right side operation may be realized by a technique other than the technique for projecting the protrusions 461 and 462.

  Although the embodiment of the present invention has been described above, this is merely a specific example of the present invention, and does not specifically limit the present invention.

  For example, in the first to third embodiments, the main CPU 66 has the function of the launch operation enabling means. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and even if the sub CPU 206 or the payout / fire control circuit 126 has the function. Good.

  In the first and second embodiments, the left side operation and the right side operation are performed in accordance with a predetermined condition being satisfied (for example, the blade member 23 is displaced to the first position, the probability changing mode is entered, the mini game is won). However, the conditions for enabling the left operation and the right operation are not limited to this. For example, when a predetermined number of game balls pass through the displacement region 380, the left operation or the right operation may be validated.

  In the present embodiment, the control circuit is configured to include a plurality of control circuits including a main control circuit and a sub control circuit. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and another configuration may be used. The circuit may be configured as one board.

  In the above-described embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine with the liquid crystal display device 32 is given as an example. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the pachinko gaming machine called “Hanemono” and “Hikokimono”, and the pachinko called “right” It may be a gaming machine or another mode.

  In the present embodiment, the present invention is applied to a pachinko gaming machine. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the present invention may be applied to various gaming machines such as a pachislot gaming machine and a game machine. Of course, the present invention may be applied to a game machine in which a bingo game or a lottery is executed instead of a game machine in which such a slot game is executed.

  The effects described in the embodiments of the present invention are only the most preferable effects resulting from the present invention, and the effects of the present invention are limited to those described in the embodiments of the present invention. It is not something.

  In the above description, the case where the present invention is applied to a gaming machine in which the main body of the pachinko gaming machine is attached to the gaming machine is described, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a pachislot gaming machine (slot Machine), sparrow ball, smart ball, or various game machines installed in a game center.

It is a perspective view which shows the general view in the pachinko gaming machine of Embodiment 1. It is a disassembled perspective view which shows the general view in the pachinko gaming machine of Embodiment 1. It is a front view which shows the game board in the pachinko game machine of Embodiment 1. FIG. FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view showing a firing handle according to the first embodiment. FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing a rotating part and a housing part according to the first embodiment. (A) is a perspective view which shows the rotation part by which left side operation was made, (b) is a perspective view which shows the rotation part by which right side operation was made. It is a schematic diagram which shows operation | movement of the discharge device and ball | bowl launch mechanism which concern on Embodiment 1. FIG. It is a block diagram which shows the control system of the gaming machine shown in FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing a control process executed in the pachinko gaming machine according to the first embodiment. 4 is a flowchart showing a control process executed in the pachinko gaming machine according to the first embodiment. 6 is a flowchart showing a control process executed in the pachinko gaming machine according to the second embodiment. 6 is a flowchart showing a control process executed in the pachinko gaming machine according to the second embodiment. 6 is a flowchart showing a control process executed in the pachinko gaming machine according to the second embodiment. 6 is a flowchart showing a control process executed in the pachinko gaming machine according to the second embodiment. It is a figure explaining the display image regarding the mini game in the pachinko gaming machine according to the second embodiment. FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing a rotating part and a housing part according to a third embodiment. FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing a rotating part and a housing part according to a third embodiment.

Explanation of symbols

10 Pachinko machines (game machines)
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 11 Base door 11a Glass door 11b Opening 12 Wooden frame 14 Game board 14a Opening 15 Game area 16 Out of game area 19 Protective glass 20 Plate unit 21 Upper plate 22 Lower plate 23 Blade member 24 Left side start prize device (left prize device, prize mouth) )
25 Right-side start winning device (right winning device, winning port)
26 Launching mechanism (launching operation means)
27 Launch handle 30 Guide rail 30a Outer rail (rail part)
30aa Inner wall 30b Inner rail 32 Liquid crystal display device (image display means)
32a Display area 33, 34 Special symbol display device 33a-33d Special symbol hold display device 34a-34d Special symbol hold display device 35 Normal symbol display device 35a-35d Normal symbol hold display device 37 Display case 38 Out port 39 Big prize port 40 Shutter 41, 42 Ball supply port 46R, 46L Speaker 54 Ball passage detector 56 General winning port 55 Second game member 57 First game member 60 Main control circuit 62 Reset clock pulse generation circuit 64 Initial reset circuit 66 Main CPU
68 Main ROM
70 Main RAM
72 IC for serial communication
90, 91 Payout port 101, 102 Shutter 101a, 102a Actuator 104 Count sensor 106 General winning ball sensor 110 Displacement area sensor 114 Passing ball sensor 117a Left starting winning ball sensor 117b Right starting winning ball sensor 118 Normal electric accessory solenoid 120 Large winning Mouth Solenoid 121 Backup Clear Switch 126 Discharge / Launch Control Circuit 128 Discharge Device 130 Launch Device 133 Decoration Lamp 150 Card Unit 160 Illumination Unit 170 Substrate Unit 180 Ball Dispensing Unit 200 Sub Control Circuit 205b Image Data ROM
206 Sub CPU
208 Program ROM
210 Work RAM
230 Voice control circuit 240 Lamp control circuit 250 Display control circuit 301, 302 Return ball prevention valve 305 Ball launch area 350 Step motor 351 Hammer 352 Hammer shaft 353, 354 Ball receiving part 355 Return ball collection path 380 Displacement area 400 Game ball 420 Operation Button 451 Rotating part (launching operation means)
451a Protruding portion 451b Protruding portion 451c Fitting portion 451d External peripheral edge portion 451e Insertion hole 452 Handle cover 452a Outer peripheral edge 452b Protruding portion 453, 553 Housing portion 453a Free fitting portion 453b Protrusion 454 Rotating shaft portion 454b Output cord 455 Rubber member 4 Member 461, 462 Protrusion

Claims (5)

A game board having a game area in which a game ball rolls;
Left side operation that is an operation of firing the game ball from the right side of the game area toward the game area, and a right side operation that is an operation of firing the game ball from the left side of the game area toward the game area Firing control means capable of
A launching device for launching a game ball in response to an operation of the launching operation means;
A firing operation enabling means for performing control to enable either or both of the left side operation and the right side operation according to the gaming situation,
When the operation validated by the firing operation validation means is performed on the firing operation means, the launching device launches a game ball in accordance with the operation,
A gaming machine characterized by that. A left side prize-winning device provided on the left side of the game area and capable of entering a game ball;
A right-side winning device that is provided on the right side of the game area and is capable of entering a game ball;
A game ball that is arranged so as to surround the game area and that is launched in response to the left side operation is guided along the inner wall on the right side to guide the left side of the game area, while the game ball that is launched in response to the right side operation A rail part that guides the ball to the right side of the game area by following the inner wall on the left side,
The gaming machine according to claim 1. At least one of the left winning device and the right winning device has a displacement member displaceable between a first position where a game ball can be entered relatively easily and a second position where it becomes relatively difficult. Is arranged,
The firing operation enabling means performs control to validate an operation according to a displacement state of the displacement member among the operations of the firing operation means.
The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that. A game operation means that can be operated by a player;
Mini game execution control means for controlling execution of a mini game in which a game progresses based on the operation of the game operation means,
The firing operation enabling means performs control to validate an operation according to the result of the mini game among the operations of the firing operation means.
The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein The left side operation is an operation of rotating the firing operation unit in the firing operation means counterclockwise,
The right side operation is an operation of rotating the firing operation unit in the firing operation means clockwise.
The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the gaming machine is characterized by that.

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