JP2010188177A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine which can offer amusement of a game in the progress to a game player. <P>SOLUTION: When the value of a lighting number counter becomes three or more, that is, when the number of suspension of variation display amounts to three or more (S21), a second transfer passage is closed so that balls can be halted by turning a second solenoid on to advance a stopper (S22:Yes, S23). Accordingly, even if the number of suspension of variation display reaches an upper-limit value, for example, the game player can enjoy the game by continuing shooting of balls so that the balls can flow into the second transfer passage. Thus, it prevents the game player from concentrating only on the final game result whether the variation display becomes a special combination of symbols or not, and amusement of the game in progress such that whether the balls halt in the second transfer passage or not, or development after discharging the halted ball can be given to the game player. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2010,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to gaming machines represented by pachinko machines and slot machines.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there is a gaming machine that generates a gaming state advantageous to a player according to a display result of a display. For example, when a predetermined display result is displayed on a display device (for example, a liquid crystal display device) on a certain gaming machine such as a pachinko machine, a predetermined game value is given to the player as a big hit. In some cases, an electric winning device (for example, a specific winning opening) is opened for a predetermined time.

In such a gaming machine, in order to improve the interest of the game, contrivances such as giving various variations to the image displayed on the display device have been made. In addition, the gaming board of this gaming machine has a guiding member (for example, a nail) for randomizing the movement of a gaming medium (for example, a ball) or guiding it in a predetermined direction, or various kinds of gaming information. An indicator (for example, a lamp) or the like is also provided.
Players in the game watch over the movement of the game media flowing down on the game board, and in terms of the fun of the game, how to effectively utilize the limited space of the game board It is important to change the movement.

However, in recent years, in order to provide more powerful games to players, display devices and electric prize-winning devices have tended to increase in size, and as a result, the flow space on the game board that can be used for the flow of game media is limited. There was a problem of being. As a result, the number of balls that can be seen by the player on the game board is reduced, and it is difficult to change the movement of the game medium while the game medium is flowing down the game board. There was a problem that the interest of the game would decrease.
The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems, and even when the flow space on the game board for the game media to flow down is restricted, it is possible to prevent the interest of the game from decreasing. The object is to provide a gaming machine that can be used.

  In order to achieve this object, the gaming machine according to claim 1 is provided in a game area where a ball is to be driven, and includes display means for dynamically displaying identification information, and dynamic display by the display means is predetermined. When the game is completed, the player is given a special game state that is advantageous to the player, and is provided with delay means for delaying the flow of the ball that has been driven into the game area.

  According to the gaming machine of the first aspect, it is possible to delay the flow of the ball that has been driven into the game area by the delay means. Therefore, for example, even when the flow-down space for the game medium to flow down is limited, the number of game media that can be visually recognized by the player on the flow-down space is increased and the flow-down space is used by the game medium. Since the movement of the game medium can be changed while it is flowing down, there is an effect that it is possible to give the game interest to the player who watches the flow of the game medium.

It is a front view of the game board of the pachinko machine in the 1st example of the present invention. It is the block diagram which showed the electrical structure of the pachinko machine. It is the elements on larger scale of a center frame. It is a flowchart which shows a reservation ball | bowl process. It is a flowchart which shows a reservation ball number display process. It is a flowchart which shows a stopper drive process. It is a flowchart which shows a guide plate drive process. It is a front view of the game board of the pachinko machine in the 2nd example. It is a front view of a rotary body. It is the block diagram which showed the electrical structure of the pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows a rotary body drive process.

  Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. In this embodiment, a pachinko machine that is a kind of a ball game machine, in particular, a first type pachinko game machine will be described as an example of the game machine. Of course, the present invention can be used for other gaming machines such as a third-class pachinko machine, a coin gaming machine, and a slot machine.

  FIG. 1 is a front view of a game board 2 of a pachinko machine 1 according to a first embodiment of the present invention, and shows a part of a center frame 10 in cross-sectional view. In the center of the game board 2, a liquid crystal display (LCD) 3 for displaying a plurality of types of identification information is provided. The display screen of the LCD 3 is divided into three in the horizontal direction. In each of the three divided display areas, a variable display (dynamic display) is performed while scrolling from right to left in the horizontal direction.

  Below the LCD 3, a symbol operating port (first type starting port) 4 is provided, and when the ball passes through the symbol operating port 4 (winning), the above-described variation display of the LCD 3 is started. If a new sphere passes through the symbol operation port 4 during the fluctuation display on the LCD 3, the fluctuation display due to the passage cannot be started immediately. Therefore, the fluctuation display is continued until the running fluctuation display is finished. Is put on hold. In the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the maximum number of times that the variable display is held is set to four times, and four lamps 5a to 5d that display the number of times the variable display is held are arranged above the LCD 3. Yes. The number of times of holding is displayed by turning on these four lamps 5a to 5d in order from the lamp 5a to the lamp 5d by the number corresponding to the number of times of holding.

  Below the symbol operating port 4, a specific winning port (large winning port) 6 is provided. The specific winning opening 6 becomes a big hit when the display result after the fluctuation of the LCD 3 coincides with one of the predetermined symbol combinations, and a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds elapses) so that the ball can easily win. Or until 10 balls are won). A V zone 6a is provided in the specific winning opening 6, and when the ball passes through the V zone 6a while the specific winning opening is open, a continuation right is established, and after the specific winning opening is closed, Again, the specific winning opening 6 is opened for a predetermined time (or until a predetermined number of balls win the specific winning opening 6). The opening / closing operation of the specific winning opening 6 can be repeated up to 16 times (16 rounds), and the state in which the opening / closing operation can be performed is a state in which a predetermined game value is given (special game state). is there.

  Note that a state in which a predetermined game value is given in the third type pachinko gaming machine (special game state) is specified when the display result after the change of the LCD 3 matches one of the predetermined symbol combinations. It means that the winning opening is opened for a predetermined time. When the ball wins into the specific winning opening while the specific winning opening is opened, a large winning opening provided separately from the specific winning opening is opened a predetermined number of times for a predetermined time.

  On both sides of the symbol operating port 4, there are provided a plurality of winning ports 7 through which 5 to 15 balls are paid out by winning a ball. Two normal symbol operating ports 8 are provided on both sides of the LCD 3. Is provided. When the sphere passes through the normal symbol operating port 8, the normal symbol display device 9 starts to display the fluctuation. The normal symbol display device 9 is disposed above the LCD 3 and is composed of a left symbol LED 9a on which a circle symbol is displayed and a right symbol LED 9b on which a cross symbol is displayed. As described above, the variation display of the normal symbol display device 9 is started when the sphere passes through one of the normal symbol operation ports 8, and the variation display is performed when the left symbol LED (mal symbol) 9a is turned on ( When it is finished in the normal symbol hit state), a predetermined time (for example, approximately 0.3 seconds or 1.9 seconds) elapses for the on-off valves provided on both sides of the symbol operation port 4 so that the ball is easy to win. Opened a number of times (for example, once or three times).

  Further, around the front side of the LCD 3, a center frame 10 made of a resin material and having a substantially hollow shape is provided around, and the periphery of the LCD 3 is decorated by the center frame 10. A pair of passages (first transfer passage 11 and second transfer passage 12) configured to allow passage of a sphere are disposed on the left and right sides of the center frame 10. The first transfer passage 11 and the second transfer passage 12 are formed by branching from a sphere inlet 13 that opens at the top of the center frame 10, and merge at a sphere outlet 14 disposed at the bottom of the center frame 10. It is formed to do. The passage widths of the first transfer passage 11 and the second transfer passage 12 are formed to be approximately one of the outer diameters of the spheres. Therefore, the balls that have flowed into the center frame 10 from the ball winning opening 13 pass through the transfer passages 11 and 12 one by one, and flow out of the center frame 10 from the ball outlet 14. In addition, the front side (the front side in FIG. 1) of each of the transfer passages 11 and 12 is made of a transparent light-transmitting resin material so that a sphere passing through the passage (or parked) can be visually recognized. It is configured.

  A guide member 15 is disposed at the left end of the ball inlet 13. The guide member 15 is a member for preferentially guiding the sphere flowing in from the sphere inlet 13 to the second transfer passage 12, and is driven by the guide plate 15a configured to be swingable and the guide plate 15a. A first solenoid 15b for applying a force. The first solenoid 15b is turned on at a predetermined timing (for example, when a later-described second solenoid 16b is turned on). As a result, the guide plate 15a is located upstream of the first transfer passage 11 as shown in FIG. Close the entrance. Thereby, the sphere flowing in from the sphere inflow port 13 can flow down preferentially to the second transfer passage 12. Further, when the first solenoid 15b is turned off, the guide plate 15a is retracted, and the closing of the upstream inlet of the first transfer passage 11 is released (see FIG. 3B). Thereby, the sphere that has flowed in from the sphere inlet 13 can flow down into both the first transfer passage 11 and the second transfer passage 12.

  A closing member 16 is disposed at one location of the second transfer passage 12. The closing member 16 is a member for closing the inside of the second transfer passage 12 to park the ball, a stopper 16a configured to be capable of moving forward and backward, and a second solenoid for applying a driving force to the stopper 16a. 16b. The second solenoid 16b is turned on at a predetermined timing (for example, when the number of times that the variable display is held reaches 3). As a result, as shown in FIG. Close the inside. Thereby, the ball that has flowed into the second transfer passage 12 can be parked by the stopper 16a. When the second solenoid 16b is turned off, the stopper 16a is retracted, and the closing in the second transfer passage 12 is released (see FIG. 3B). Thereby, the ball parked in the second transfer passage 12 flows downstream and flows out of the center frame 10 from the ball outlet 14.

  The second transfer passage 12 is provided with a parking ball full switch 17 on the upstream side of the closing member 16 described above. The parking ball full switch 17 is for detecting whether or not the number of balls parked in the second transfer passage 12 by the closing member 16 has reached a predetermined number. The movable piece protrudes to a position corresponding to a predetermined number of spheres (sixth sphere in this embodiment) parked in the passage 12. When a predetermined number (six) of balls are not parked in the second transfer passage 12, the movable piece protrudes into the passage, and the contact of the parking ball full switch 17 is opened (off). . On the other hand, when a predetermined number (six) of balls are parked in the second transfer passage 12, the movable piece is pressed by the sixth ball, and the contact of the parking ball full switch 17 is closed (ON). ) Therefore, it is possible to detect whether or not the number of balls parked in the second transfer passage 12 has reached a predetermined number (six) by the state of the parking ball full switch 17.

  A stage portion 18 for randomly rolling the spheres flowing down from the transfer passages 11 and 12 is provided at the junction of the first transfer passage 11 and the second transfer passage 12. The stage portion 18 is formed in a planar shape that is gradually inclined downward toward the ball outlet 14, and is widened so as to have a degree of freedom in the rolling direction of the sphere. Therefore, the spheres that have flowed down from the respective transfer passages 11 and 12 to the stage portion 18 roll at random while reciprocating on the stage portion 18 and are transferred toward the sphere outlet 14. Therefore, it is possible to excite the interest of the player who watches over whether or not the ball is detected by the symbol operating port 4.

  FIG. 2 is a block diagram schematically showing the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 1. As shown in FIG. 2, the pachinko machine 1 is configured by connecting a plurality of control boards H, D, and S to a main control board C. The main control board C is for controlling the game contents. The main control board C is used for signals output from various switches SW connected to the main control board C, counter values provided in the main control board C, and the like. Based on this, a control command is transmitted to each control board H, D, S to control the game.

  The winning of the ball that has been driven into the game area to the symbol operating port 4 is detected by the first type start port switch 24a. The first type start port switch 24a is output to the main control board C as one of various switches SW.

  On the main control board C, an MPU 21 as a one-chip microcomputer which is a NAC (NAC) IC is mounted. The MPU 21 includes a CPU as an arithmetic unit, a ROM 22 that stores the control program of the flowchart shown in FIG. 4, a RAM 23 that stores various data in a rewritable manner when the control program is executed, a timer interrupt circuit, and a free running counter In addition to these circuits, various circuits such as a watchdog timer and a chip select logic are incorporated in one chip, and in addition to these circuits, the game control of the pachinko machine 1 (control to determine the presence or absence of a big hit) A random number generation circuit for generating a random number to be used and an ID output circuit for storing an identification number (ID number) unique to the MPU 21 and outputting the identification number by a predetermined operation are provided. The RAM 23 is provided with a reserved ball number counter 23a.

  The held ball number counter 23a is a counter for storing the number of times of fluctuating display held by the LCD 3, and within the range of “0 to 4” corresponding to the number of fluctuating display held, the holding shown in FIG. Updated by the ball count process. For example, if a winning at the symbol operating port 4 is detected by the first type start port switch 24 during the variation display on the LCD 3, the variation display for the detected amount is suspended, and the value of the retained ball counter 23a (reserved) 1) is added. When the variable display is completed, the variable display for the reserved amount is performed, and 1 is subtracted from the value of the reserved ball number counter 23a (the number of holding times).

  A backup voltage is supplied to the MPU 21 even when the power is turned off. Therefore, even if the power is turned off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like, the data in the RAM 23 of the MPU 21 is retained (backed up). Therefore, the value of the held ball number counter 23a provided in the RAM 23 (the number of times the variable display is held) continues to be held even at the time of a power failure, and after the power failure is resolved, a variable display for the remaining number of times of hold can be performed. The RAM 23 also stores the number of prize balls to be paid out, and the remaining prize balls can be paid out after the power failure is resolved.

  Note that the RAM 23 of the present embodiment is backed up with all the data, and data other than the above-described variable display hold count and the remaining number of payout balls is also backed up. However, it is not always necessary to back up all the data in the RAM 23. Instead of backing up all the data, only a part of the data in the RAM 23 may be backed up.

  The payout control board H performs payout control of prize balls and rental balls based on a control command transmitted from the main control board C. In addition to the main control board C, the payout control board H is transferred to a game area in the game board 2. A launch control board B that controls a launch motor 26 for launching a ball and a payout motor 27 for paying out a prize ball or a rental ball are connected.

  The RAM 25 of the payout control board H is supplied with a backup voltage even when the power is turned off. Therefore, even if the power is turned off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like, the data in the RAM 25 is retained (backed up). Since the RAM 25 stores the payout remaining number of winning balls and rental balls, it is possible to continue storing these even during a power failure and pay out the remaining winning balls and rental balls after the power failure is resolved.

  The display control board D is for controlling the variable display between the LCD 3 and the normal symbol display device 9 based on the control command transmitted from the main control board C. Also, the sound lamp control board S outputs sound effects according to the progress of the game from the speaker 28 based on the control command transmitted from the main control board C, and mainly emits light from the lamps 5a to 5d. The speaker 28, the lamps 5a to 5d, the first solenoid 15b, the second solenoid 16b, and the parking ball full switch 17 are connected.

  The sound lamp control board S is equipped with an MPU 31 as a one-chip microcomputer which is a NAC (NAC) IC. The MPU 31 includes a CPU as an arithmetic unit, a control program of flowcharts shown in FIGS. Various circuits such as a ROM 32 for storing the data and a RAM 33 for storing various data in a rewritable manner when the control program is executed are incorporated in one chip. The RAM 33 is provided with a lighting number counter 33a and a second solenoid flag 33b.

  The lighting number counter 33a is a counter for storing the number of lighting of the lamps 5a to 5d (that is, the number of suspensions of the variable display performed by the LCD 3), and corresponds to “0 to 4” corresponding to the number of lighting of the lamps 5a to 5d. In the range of "", the number of reserved balls is updated by the processing shown in FIG. For example, when a winning in the symbol operating port 4 is detected by the first type start port switch 24 during the fluctuation display of the LCD 3 and the fluctuation display is put on hold, the lamps 5a to 5d are turned on by the number corresponding to the holding number. Then, the value of the lighting number counter 33a (lighting number) is incremented by one. When the variable display is completed and the variable display for the reserved amount is performed, the number of lighting of the lamps 5a to 5d is decreased by 1, and the value of the lighting number counter 33a (the number of lighting) is decremented by one.

  The second solenoid flag 33b is a flag provided for recognizing the operation of the second solenoid 16b. The second solenoid flag 33b is turned on when the second solenoid 16b is turned on, that is, when the inside of the second transfer passage 12 is closed by the stopper 16a, and conversely, the second solenoid 16b is turned off. In other words, it is turned off when the closure in the second transfer passage 12 by the stopper 16a is released (see FIG. 3). The sound lamp control board S confirms whether or not the inside of the second transfer passage 12 is closed from the state of the second solenoid flag 33b, and controls the position of the guide member 15.

  The first solenoid 15b and the second solenoid 16b are self-holding type keep solenoids, and are configured by combining permanent magnets with conventional open frame solenoids. According to the first solenoid 15b and the second solenoid 16b, the shafts 15b1 and 16b1 are sucked by a plunger (not shown) by instantaneous energization (on) to the coils 15b2 and 16b2, and the sucked shafts 15b1 and 16b1 are drawn. Is attracted and held by a permanent magnet. Moreover, it can be recovered by instantaneous energization (off) of reverse power. Therefore, since it is not necessary to maintain the suction state of the shafts 15b1 and 16b1 by energization, it can be configured with extremely low power consumption, and the suction state can be maintained even during a power failure.

  The guide plate 15a and the stopper 16a are connected to the first solenoid 15b and the second solenoid 16b, respectively, and a driving force (suction force) generated when the first solenoid 15b and the second solenoid 16b are turned on / off. Driven. As described above, the parking ball full switch 17 is a switch for detecting whether or not the number of balls parked in the second transfer passage 12 has reached a predetermined number (six). The sound lamp is output to the control board S.

  Next, operations of the guide member 15 and the closing member 16 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 3 is a partially enlarged view of the center frame 10. The guide plate 15a is pivotally supported at the left end portion of the ball inlet 13 and is connected to a first solenoid 15b disposed on the rear side (the back side in FIG. 3) of the center frame 10. Yes. As described above, the first solenoid 15b is a self-holding type keep solenoid, and is held in a state in which the shaft 15b1 protrudes to the right side of the coil 15b2 by instantaneous energization (ON) to the coil 15b2. As shown in FIG. 3A, the guide plate 15a is disposed at a position where the upstream inlet of the first transfer passage 11 is closed. Thereby, the sphere flowing in from the sphere inlet 13 is forced to flow down to the second transfer passage 12 by the guide plate 15a.

  On the other hand, the first solenoid 15b is held in a state in which the shaft 15b1 protrudes to the left side of the coil 15b2 by the instantaneous energization (off) of the reverse power to the coil 15b2, and in this state, as shown in FIG. The guide plate 15 a is disposed at the storage position on the side of the first transfer passage 11, and the closing of the upstream inlet of the first transfer passage 11 is released. Thereby, the sphere flowing in from the sphere inflow port 13 can flow down into both the first transfer passage 11 and the second transfer passage 12.

  The stopper 16 a is disposed at one location of the second transfer passage 12 so as to be able to advance and retreat, and is connected to a second solenoid 16 b disposed in the center frame 10. The second solenoid 16b is a self-holding type keep solenoid, similar to the first solenoid 15b described above, and is held in a state in which the shaft 16b1 protrudes to the left side of the coil 16b2 by instantaneous energization (ON) to the coil 16b2. In this state, as shown in FIG. 3A, the stopper 16 a moves forward and is disposed at a position where the second transfer passage 12 is closed. Thereby, the ball that has flowed into the second transfer passage 12 can be parked by the stopper 16a.

  On the other hand, the second solenoid 16b is held in a state where the shaft 16b1 protrudes to the right side of the coil 16b2 by the instantaneous energization (off) of the reverse power to the coil 162b. In this state, as shown in FIG. The stopper 16a is retracted, and the closing in the second transfer passage 12 is released. As a result, the ball parked in the second transfer passage 12 is released, and flows down in the second transfer passage 12 toward the ball outlet 14.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 4, the holding ball process periodically executed by the MPU 21 of the main control board C will be described. FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing the holding ball process. In this reserved ball processing, when a ball is won in the symbol operation port 4 and detected by the first type start port switch 24, if the symbol variation display is not performed on the LCD 3, the variation display is executed. If the variable display is performed, the execution of the variable display is suspended (waiting).

  In the holding ball process, first, it is determined whether or not the first type start port switch 24 detects a ball (S1). If a ball is detected by the first type start port switch 24 (S1: Yes), it means that the ball has won the symbol operating port 4, and the value of the reserved ball number counter 23a, that is, the LCD 3 is used. It is confirmed whether or not the variable display is suspended four times at the maximum (S2). If the number of suspensions of the variation display is less than 4 (S2: No), the variation display can be suspended further. Therefore, the variation display associated with the current detection is suspended (S3), and the suspended ball counter 23a The value is incremented by 1 (S4), and a control command is transmitted to the sound lamp control board S to report the value of the retained ball number counter 23a after the addition (S5). As a result, the sound lamp control board S lights up the lamps 5a to 5d by the number corresponding to the added value (the number of times of holding) of the holding ball number counter 23a, and the player holds the number of holdings of the variable display held on the LCD 3. Is notified.

  In the process of S1, when the first type start port switch 24 does not detect a sphere (S1: No), even if the first type start port switch 24 detects a sphere, the maximum number of times the variable display is suspended is four times. If it is (S1: Yes, S2: Yes), since it is not possible to defer further fluctuation display, in these cases, the processing of S3 to S5 is skipped and the processing is performed in S6. Migrate to

  In the process of S6, it is determined whether or not the symbol variation is being displayed on the LCD 3 (S6). If the symbol is not varying (S6: No), the value of the reserved ball counter 23a, that is, It is confirmed whether or not the number of times the variable display is held is 1 or more (S7). Even if it is the first variation display, since the processing of S1 to S5 has already been executed, when the first type start port switch 24 detects a ball, the variation display hold count is at least one. .

  Therefore, if the number of times that the variable display is held (the value of the held ball number counter 23a) is 1 or more (S7: Yes), since there is a variable display being held, a control command is transmitted to the display control board D. Then, the oldest reserved variable display is started on the LCD 3 (S8). Thereafter, the number of hold times of the variable display, that is, the value of the held ball number counter 23a is decremented by 1 (S9), and a control command is transmitted to the sound lamp control board S, and the value of the held ball number counter 23a after the subtraction is obtained. I can report (S10). Thereby, the sound lamp control board S lights up the lamps 5a to 5d by the number corresponding to the value (the number of times of holding) of the subtracted holding ball number counter 23a, and the player holds the number of times of holding the variable display held on the LCD 3. Is notified.

  In the process of S6, if the symbol is changing (S6: Yes), or if the variable display is not held even if the symbol is not changing (S6: No, S7: No), the display Since the variation display on the LCD 3 cannot be performed on the work substrate D, in these cases, the processes of S8 to S10 are skipped, and the reserved ball process is terminated.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 5, the holding ball display process executed by the MPU 31 of the sound lamp control board S will be described. FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing the reserved ball number display process. In this hold ball number display process, lamps 5a to 5d are turned on by the number corresponding to the value of the hold ball number counter 23a (the number of hold times) to inform the player of the number of hold times of the variable display performed on the LCD 3. It is processing of.

  In the reserved ball number display process, first, it is determined whether or not a control command relating to the reserved ball number is received (S11). If the control command transmitted from the main control board C relates to the variable display hold count performed on the LCD 3 (S11: Yes), the variable display hold count has increased or decreased. Therefore, in such a case, in order to notify the player of the number of holdings after the increase or decrease, the value of the holding ball number counter 23a added to the control command, that is, the holding number of the variable display held on the LCD 3 is read. (S12), the display state (the number of lighting) of the lamps 5a to 5d is controlled based on the read value of the held ball number counter 23a, and the value of the lighting number counter 33a is updated (S14). As a result, the lamps 5a to 5d are turned on by the number corresponding to the number of holding times, and the player is notified of the number of holding times of the variable display performed on the LCD 3. The MPU 31 of the sound lamp control board S controls the closing member 16 based on the updated value of the lighting number counter 33a (see FIG. 6).

  If the control command received from the main control board C is not related to the number of held balls, for example, if it is related to the sound effect output from the speaker 28 (S11: No), the sound effect corresponding to the progress of the game is displayed on the speaker. In order to output from 28, this holding ball display processing is terminated.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 6, the stopper drive process executed by the MPU 31 of the sound lamp control board S will be described. FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing the stopper driving process. In this stopper driving process, when the number of fluctuation display held (that is, the value of the lighting number counter 33a) becomes 3 or more, the second transfer passage 12 is closed by the stopper 16a and the ball is parked. When the number of times of the variable display being held (that is, the value of the lighting number counter 33a) is set to 0, the second transfer passage 12 is set to a state that can be stopped (see FIG. 3A). This is a process for releasing the closure in the second transfer passage 12 (see FIG. 3B) so that the ball parked inside can flow out toward the symbol operating port 4.

  In the stopper driving process, first, it is confirmed whether or not the value of the lighting number counter 33a is 3 or more, that is, whether or not the variable display is held three times or more (S21). For example, when the value of the lighting number counter 33a is 4, that is, when the variable display is held four times, the variable display is not held even if the ball wins the symbol operation port 4, so that the fired ball Is wasted and the player stops firing the ball. Therefore, in this case, as shown in FIG. 3A, the inside of the second transfer passage 12 is closed by the stopper 16a. Thereby, since the launched ball can be parked in the second transfer passage 12, it is possible to prevent the game from being interrupted by allowing the player to continue firing the ball. If the second transfer passage 12 has not been closed when the number of suspensions of the variable display reaches the upper limit, the player stops firing the ball until the second transfer passage 12 is closed. Resulting in. Therefore, by closing the second transfer passage 12 in advance when the change display is held three times, the player can continue to fire the ball with peace of mind, and as a result, the game can be effectively interrupted. Can be suppressed.

  In the process of S21, when the value of the lighting number counter 33a is 3 or more, that is, when the fluctuation display is held three times or more (S21), the state of the second solenoid flag 33b is confirmed (S22). ), It is determined whether or not the second transfer passage 12 is already closed. If the state of the second solenoid flag 33b is on (S22: No), since the second solenoid 16b is on, the stopper 16a is driven forward, and the second transfer passage 12 has already been moved by the stopper 16a. It is closed. Therefore, in this case, each process of S23 and S24 is skipped, and this stopper driving process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if the state of the second solenoid flag 33b is off (S22: Yes), the stopper 16a is driven backward, and the closing of the second transfer passage 12 is released. Therefore, in this case (S22: Yes), the second solenoid 16b is turned on to drive the stopper 16a forward, whereby the second transfer passage 12 is closed by the stopper 16a, and the second transfer passage 12 is opened. A state where the ball can be parked is set (S23). Thereafter, the state of the second solenoid flag 33b is set to ON to make it possible to recognize that the inside of the second transfer passage 12 is closed, that is, the second solenoid 16b is turned on, and this stopper drive The process ends.

  In the process of S21, if the value of the lighting number counter 33a is less than 3, that is, if the change display has not reached three times (S21: No), then the value of the lighting number counter 33a is 0. It is confirmed whether or not there is any change, that is, whether or not all of the suspended variation displays have been completed (S25). When all the fluctuation displays that have been put on hold have been completed, the closing of the second transfer passage 12 is released. As a result, a new change display can be started by causing the ball parked in the second transfer passage 12 to flow out of the ball outlet 14 and to be awarded to the symbol operating port 4.

  In this case (S25: Yes), first, the state of the second solenoid flag 33b is confirmed (S26), and it is determined whether or not the closing of the second transfer passage 12 has already been released. If the state of the second solenoid flag 33b is off (S26: No), since the second solenoid 16b is off, the stopper 16a is driven backward, and the closing of the second transfer passage 12 has already been released. ing. Therefore, in this case, each process of S27 and S28 is skipped, and this stopper driving process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if the state of the second solenoid flag 33b is on (S26: Yes), the stopper 16a is driven forward, and the inside of the second transfer passage 12 is closed by the stopper 16a. Therefore, in this case (S26: Yes), the second solenoid 16b is turned off and the stopper 16a is driven backward to release the closure of the second transfer passage 12, and into the second transfer passage 12. The ball that is parked is released (S23). As a result, the ball parked in the second transfer passage 12 flows out from the ball outlet 14 toward the symbol operating port 4.

  After the processing of S27, the state of the second solenoid flag 33b is turned off so that it is possible to recognize that the closing in the second transfer passage 12 is released, that is, the second solenoid 16b is turned off. Then, the stopper driving process is terminated.

  In addition, when the value of the lighting number counter is less than 3 and greater than 0, that is, when the variable display hold count is 1 or 2 (S21: No, S25: No), the hold count is 0. Or, in order to maintain the current state of the second transfer passage 12 until it is increased or decreased three times or more, each process of S26 to S28 is skipped, and this stopper driving process is ended.

  As described above, according to the pachinko machine 1 in the first embodiment, when the number of times of fluctuation display is increased, the second transfer passage 12 is closed by the stopper 16a. It becomes possible to park the ball. Further, the closing of the second transfer passage 12 was released when the number of holdings became zero, that is, when all of the held variable display was completed, and was parked in the second transfer passage 12. Since the sphere flows out from the sphere outlet 14 toward the symbol operating port 4, further variation display can be started. As a result, even when the number of hold times of the variable display reaches the upper limit and no more hold is made, it is possible to reduce the waste of the fired ball, so the player can continue firing the ball. It is possible to prevent the game from being interrupted.

  Next, the guide plate driving process executed by the MPU 31 of the sound lamp control board S will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing the guide plate driving process. This guide plate driving process is a process for controlling the swinging direction of the guide plate 15a of the guide member 15 provided at the left end of the ball inlet 13, and the ball flow is controlled by the swinging direction of the guide plate 15a. A state in which the sphere flowing from the inlet 13 can be preferentially guided to the second transfer passage 12 (see FIG. 3A), and the sphere can flow down to both the first transfer passage 11 and the second transfer passage 12. The state (see FIG. 3B) is switched.

  In the guide plate driving process, first, it is confirmed whether or not the parking ball full switch 17 is turned on, that is, whether or not a predetermined number of balls are parked in the second transfer passage 12 (S31). If the parking ball full switch 17 is not turned on (S31: No), next, whether or not the second solenoid flag 33b is turned on, that is, whether or not the inside of the second transfer passage 12 is closed by the stopper 16a. It is confirmed whether or not (S32). As a result, when the second solenoid flag 33b is turned on and the inside of the second transfer passage 12 is closed by the stopper 16a (S32: Yes), the first solenoid 15b is turned on, and FIG. ), The guide plate 15a is driven to swing in the direction in which the upstream inlet of the first transfer passage 11 is closed, so that the sphere flowing in from the ball inlet 13 is preferentially guided to the second transfer passage 12. As a possible state (S33), this guide plate driving process is terminated. Thereby, since the ball can be parked efficiently in the second transfer passage 12, it is possible to prevent the player from stopping the ball and prevent the game from being interrupted. it can.

  On the other hand, in the process of S31, when the parking ball full switch 17 is on (S31: Yes), a predetermined number (six in this embodiment) of balls are parked in the second transfer passage 12. ing. This means that the process of S33 has already been executed, and in this case, the upstream inlet of the first transfer passage 11 is closed by the guide plate 15a (see FIG. 3A). Therefore, when this state is continued, the second transfer passage 12 side is filled with a sphere, and there is a possibility that a sphere is clogged in the vicinity of the sphere inlet 13. Therefore, in order to avoid such clogging, the first solenoid 15b is turned off, and the guide plate 15a is disposed at the storage position on the side of the first transfer passage 11 as shown in FIG. The guide plate driving process is performed in such a state that the sphere inflowing from the sphere inlet 13 after releasing the closing of the first transfer passage 11 can flow into both the first transfer passage 11 and the second transfer passage 12 (S34). Exit. Thereby, it is possible to avoid the clogging of the sphere in the vicinity of the sphere inflow port 13 and smoothly flow down the sphere.

  Next, a second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. In the pachinko machine 1 of the first embodiment, the second transfer passage 12 provided in the center frame 10 is configured to be able to park a ball, whereas in the pachinko machine 100 of the second embodiment, the game area The rotating body 120 provided in the structure is configured to be able to hold a sphere. In addition, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected to the part same as the above-mentioned 1st Example, and the description is abbreviate | omitted.

  FIG. 8 is a front view of the game board 2 of the pachinko machine 100 according to the second embodiment, and shows a part of the rotating body 120 in cross-sectional view. As shown in FIG. 8, a center frame 110 made of a resin material in a substantially hollow shape is provided around the front side of the LCD 3, and the periphery of the LCD 3 is decorated by the center frame 110. A pair of passages (a first transfer passage 11 and a second transfer passage 12) configured to allow a sphere to pass therethrough are disposed on the left and right sides of the center frame 110, as in the first embodiment. The first transfer passage 11 and the second transfer passage 12 are formed so as to branch from a spherical inlet 13 that opens at the top of the center frame 10 and to merge at a spherical outlet 14 that is disposed at the bottom of the center frame 10. ing.

  A rotating body 120 is disposed above the spherical inlet 13 that opens to the center frame 110. Here, a detailed configuration of the rotating body 120 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 9 is a front view of the rotating body 120, and shows a part of the rotating body 120a in cross-sectional view. The rotator 120 is for temporarily holding a ball that has been driven into the game area and delaying the flow of the sphere. The rotator 120a is formed in a substantially circular shape when viewed from the front, and the rotator 120a is driven to rotate. The rotary motor 120b (refer FIG. 10) which provides force, and the side wall member 120c standingly arranged along the outer periphery of the rotary main body 120a are provided.

  The rotary body 120a is rotatably supported by the game board 2, and is rotated clockwise (in the direction of arrow X in FIG. 9) at a predetermined rotational speed by a rotational driving force applied from the rotary motor 120b. Yes. As shown in FIG. 9, eight storage recesses 120a1 to 120a8 are provided on the outer periphery of the rotary main body 120a at substantially equal intervals. The recess widths and depths of the storage recesses 120a1 to 120a8 are formed to be approximately one of the outer diameters of the spheres, and each of the storage recesses 120a1 to 120a8 is stored in such a way that one sphere can enter and exit. Is done. Further, a side wall member 120c is erected on the side of the rotating main body 120a (right side in FIG. 9) to prevent the balls stored in the storage recesses 120a1 to 120a8 from dropping out.

  Therefore, the balls stored in the storage recesses 120a1 to 120a8 (three recesses 120a1, 120a2, and 120a3 in FIG. 9) of the rotating body 120 are transferred clockwise along with the rotation of the rotating body 120a, and the rotating body 120a When arriving below (the position of the storage recess 120a7 in FIG. 9), the storage recesses 120a1 to 120a8 are discharged in the order of arrival. In other words, the flow of the ball stored in the rotating body 120 is delayed in the game area by a predetermined time stored in the rotating body 120. Therefore, even if the player keeps hitting the ball when the number of holdings of the variable display reaches the upper limit value, the flow of the ball can be delayed by the rotating body 120, so the variable display held during that time is sequentially displayed. It can be terminated and the fired ball can be prevented from being wasted. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the game from being interrupted by preventing the player from stopping the launch of the ball.

  A plurality of nails 121 are arranged in a row on the side of the rotating body 120 (left side in FIG. 9). The plurality of nails 121 are for guiding the balls flowing down the game area toward the outer periphery of the rotating main body 120a, and are arranged in a row while being inclined downward toward the outer periphery of the rotating main body 120a. As a result, the balls flowing down the game area are guided to the outer periphery of the rotating body 120a while rolling on the plurality of nails 121, and are efficiently stored in the storage recesses 120a1 to 120a8 of the rotating body 120a. Furthermore, when a large amount of balls flow down, the balls can be placed and held on the upper surface side of the plurality of nails 121 until the next storage recesses 120a1 to 120a8 rotate. . Therefore, the sphere can be more securely stored in the storage recesses 120a1 to 120a8, and, as will be described later, even when the rotation speed of the rotary main body 120a is set to a low speed, the sphere is placed on the upper surface side of the nail 121. Can be held, so that the player can be prevented from interrupting the game.

  Returning to FIG. As shown in FIG. 8, the rotator 120 is disposed directly above the center frame 110, and a spherical inlet 13 is provided at an upper portion of the center frame 110 at a position corresponding to the lower end of the rotator 120. It is open. As a result, the sphere discharged from the rotating body 120 flows into the sphere inlet 13, passes through the first transfer passage 11 or the second transfer passage 12, and then travels from the sphere outlet 14 toward the symbol operation port 4. Flow down. Therefore, by storing the ball in the rotator 120, the variable display can be started with a higher probability, so that the interruption of the player's game can be more effectively suppressed.

  FIG. 10 is a block diagram schematically showing the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 100 in the second embodiment. As shown in FIG. 2, the pachinko machine 1 is configured in substantially the same manner as in the first embodiment, and a plurality of control boards H, D, S are connected to the main control board C. As in the first embodiment, the sound lamp control board S is connected to the speaker 28 and the lamps 5a to 5d, and further connected to a rotary motor 120b that drives the rotary body 120a to rotate. The sound lamp control board S controls the rotation speed of the rotary motor 120b in three stages according to the number of times of variable display hold, that is, the value of the lighting number counter 33a stored in the RAM 33 of the MPU 31. The rotary main body 120a rotates at three stages of rotation speeds by the rotational drive applied from the rotary motor 120b.

  Next, a rotating body driving process executed by the MPU 31 of the sound lamp control board S will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the rotating body driving process. This rotator driving process is a process for controlling the rotation speed of the rotator 120 in accordance with the number of variable displays that are suspended (that is, the value of the lighting number counter 33a).

  In the rotating body driving process, first, it is confirmed whether or not the value of the lighting number counter 33a is 3 or more, that is, whether or not the variable display is held three times or more (S101). When the value of the lighting number counter 33a is 3 or more, that is, when the change display is held three times or more (S101: Yes), the balls stored in the storage recesses 120a1 to 120a8 of the rotating body 120 Even if it is discharged, since the variable display that can be newly started is once at most, the stored ball is discharged wastefully. Therefore, the MPU 31 sets the drive speed of the rotary motor 120b to the low speed mode, rotates the rotary body 120a at a low speed (S102), and ends this rotary body drive process. Thereby, it can prevent that the ball | bowl accommodated in the accommodation recessed part 120a1-120a8 of the rotary body 120 is discharged | emitted wastefully. Even in this case, since the ball launched by the player is held on the upper surface side of the nail 121 arranged on the side of the rotating body 120 (left side in FIG. 8), the player is allowed to continue firing the ball. And the interruption of the game is suppressed.

  In the process of S101, if the value of the lighting number counter 33a is less than 3, that is, if the change display has not reached three times (S101: No), then the value of the lighting number counter 33a is 0. It is confirmed whether or not there is any change, ie, whether or not all of the suspended variation displays have been completed (S103). When all of the held variation displays have ended (S103: Yes), the balls stored in the storage recesses 120a1 to 120a8 of the rotating body 120 are immediately discharged to win the symbol operation port 4. In order to obtain this, the driving speed of the rotating motor 120b is set to the high speed mode, the rotating main body 120a is rotated at high speed (S104), and the rotating body driving process is terminated. Thereby, the discharge | emission number per unit time discharged | emitted from the storage recessed part 120a1-120a8 of the rotary body 120 can be increased, and a new fluctuation display can be started earlier. Therefore, since the profit of storing the balls in the storage recesses 120a1 to 120a8 of the rotating body 120 is increased, the player can store the storage recesses 120a1 to 120a1 of the rotating body 120 even when the number of times the variable display is held reaches the upper limit. In order to store the ball in 120a8, the ball is continuously fired, and as a result, the game is suppressed from being interrupted.

  When the value of the lighting number counter is less than 3 and greater than 0, that is, when the variable display hold count is 1 or 2 (S101: No, S103: No), the driving speed of the rotary motor 120b is set. The medium speed mode is set, the rotating main body 120a is rotated at medium speed (S105), and the rotating body driving process is terminated. Here, the rotation speed of the rotary main body 120a in the medium speed mode is set based on the consumption speed of the value of the lighting number counter 33a (that is, the number of times the variable display is held), and specifically, the lighting number counter 33a. During the period in which the value of 1 is consumed, the rotating body 120 rotates by a rotation angle of about 45 °. Therefore, since one sphere is ejected from the rotating body 120 every time one held variable display is completed, it is possible to prevent the number of held variable displays from being excessively changed.

  Note that the waiting means described in claim 1 corresponds to the processing of S3 in the reserved ball processing.

  The present invention has been described based on the embodiments. However, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various improvements and modifications can be easily made without departing from the spirit of the present invention. It can be guessed.

  For example, in the first embodiment, the sound lamp control board S is configured to control the first solenoid 15b and the second solenoid 16b, and the output of the parking ball full switch 17 is input to the sound lamp control board S. In the second embodiment, the sound lamp control board S is configured to control the rotary motor 120b. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the main control board C is replaced with the sound lamp control board S described above. You may comprise so that the control etc. which were performed may be performed.

  In the first embodiment, the number of balls that can be parked in the second transfer passage 12 is configured as six, and in the second embodiment, the number of balls that can be stored in the rotating body 120 is configured as eight. It is not necessarily limited to these, and it is naturally possible to set the number of parking and the number that can be stored to less than 6 or more than 8.

  In the first embodiment, when the number of balls parked in the second transfer passage 12 reaches a predetermined number, the guide plate 15a is moved back to the storage position in order to prevent clogging in the vicinity of the ball inlet 13. By doing so, it is configured to avoid the sphere flowing in from the sphere inlet 13 into the first transfer passage 11 (see S34). Instead, when the number of balls parked in the second transfer passage 12 reaches a predetermined number, the stopper 16a is moved backward to release the closure of the second transfer passage 12 and park. You may comprise so that the ball | bowl currently used may be discharge | released.

  In 2nd Example, when the frequency | count of the fluctuation display currently hold | maintained becomes 3 or more, the rotational speed of the rotary main body 120a of the rotary body 120 is set to low speed, and the stored ball | bowl is discharged | emitted wastefully. Was prevented. In this case, you may comprise so that rotation of the rotary main body 120a of the rotary body 120 may be stopped completely. Thereby, it is possible to further prevent the stored balls from being discharged wastefully.

  In each of the above embodiments, the closing operation of the second transfer passage 12 and the rotation speed of the rotating body 120 are controlled according to the number of times the variable display is held. However, the closing operation of the second transfer passage 12 and the rotation speed of the rotating body 120 are controlled. This control may be performed based on other conditions. For example, the second transfer passage 12 is closed (or released) at random timing (or at regular time intervals), or the rotation speed of the rotating body 120 is changed at random (or at regular time intervals). You may do it.

  Moreover, when the predetermined condition is cleared, the second transfer passage 12 may be closed (or released) or the rotation of the rotating body 120 may be started (or stopped). Examples of the predetermined condition include a case where a ball has won a specific winning opening, a case where a reach or a big win has occurred, and the like.

  You may implement this invention in the pachinko machine etc. of a different type from the said Example. For example, once a big hit, a pachinko machine (commonly known as a two-time right, a three-time right, etc.) that increases the expected value of the big hit until a big hit state occurs (for example, twice or three times). May also be implemented. Moreover, after the jackpot symbol is displayed, it may be implemented as a pachinko machine that enters a special game state on the condition that a ball is awarded in a predetermined area. Further, in addition to the pachinko machine, various game machines such as an alepacchi, a sparrow ball, a game machine in which a so-called pachinko machine and a slot machine are fused may be used.

  In the slot machine, for example, a symbol is changed by operating a control lever in a state where a symbol effective line is determined by inserting coins, and a symbol is stopped and confirmed by operating a stop button. Is. Therefore, the basic concept of the slot machine is that “a variable display means for confirming and displaying a symbol after a symbol string composed of a plurality of symbols is displayed in a variable manner, and the symbol resulting from the operation of the starting operation means (for example, an operating lever). The change of the symbol is stopped due to the operation of the operation means for stopping (for example, the stop button) or after a predetermined time has elapsed, and the fixed symbol at the time of the stop is a specific symbol Is a slot machine provided with a special game state generating means for generating a special game state advantageous to the player. In this case, the game medium is typically a coin, a medal or the like.

  In addition, as a specific example of a gaming machine in which a pachinko machine and a slot machine are integrated, a variable display means for displaying a symbol after a symbol string composed of a plurality of symbols is displayed, and a handle for launching a ball is provided. What is not provided. In this case, after throwing a predetermined amount of spheres based on a predetermined operation (button operation), for example, the change of the symbol is started due to the operation of the operation lever, for example, due to the operation of the stop button, or With the passage of time, the fluctuation of the symbol is stopped, and a jackpot state advantageous to the player is generated on the condition that the confirmed symbol at the time of stoppage is a so-called jackpot symbol. A lot of balls are paid out.

  The modification of this invention is shown below. 2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein a ball detecting unit that detects a ball that has been driven into the game area, and a movement by the display unit that dynamically displays identification information when the ball is detected by the ball detecting unit. When a sphere is detected by the sphere detection means during a target display, a standby means for waiting for the start of a new dynamic display, a standby number storage means for storing the number of standby times by the standby means, An expression means for expressing the number of waiting times stored in the waiting number storage means, and the delay means is configured to be able to delay the flow of the sphere upstream of the sphere detection means. 1.

  In the gaming machine 1, the delay means includes a transfer passage for transferring the flowed sphere to flow out at least upstream of the sphere detection means, and a closing means for closing the sphere so that at least the sphere cannot pass through the transfer passage. And a releasing means for releasing the closing in the transfer passage by the closing means, and the inside of the transfer passage is closed by the closing means and the ball flowing into the transfer passage is parked, and the inside of the transfer passage by the closing means Is released by the releasing means, and the ball parked in the transfer passage is caused to flow out of the transfer passage, thereby delaying the flow of the ball driven into the game area. A gaming machine 2 characterized.

  According to the gaming machines 1 and 2, the flow of the balls that have been driven into the game area is delayed by the delay means. Therefore, the number of balls staying in the game area can be increased by the amount delayed by the delay means, so that the player who watches the movement of the ball flowing down the game area is visually aware of the movement of many balls. , You can improve the fun of the game.

  Here, when the sphere detection means detects a sphere during dynamic display, the start of a new dynamic display is waited, and the number of standby times is stored in the standby number storage means. In this case, when the ball detecting means detects the ball continuously, the number of standby times stored in the standby number storage means may reach the set upper limit value. In this state, even if a sphere is detected by the sphere detection means, it is not stored in the standby number storage means, and the dynamic display corresponding to the detection is not performed. Since a special game state advantageous to the player is given by the result of dynamic display, there is a problem that the player interrupts the game when the number of standby times reaches the set upper limit value. Such interruption is not preferable because it causes a decrease in sales of the game hall.

  However, according to the gaming machine 2, the ball that has flowed into the transfer passage among the balls that have been driven into the game area can be parked by the closing means. Therefore, after this parked ball is caused to flow out of the transfer passage at a predetermined timing by the release means, the flow of the ball can be delayed by the parked period. Therefore, for example, even when a plurality of dynamic displays are on standby, the dynamic display on standby can be sequentially terminated by flowing the sphere into the transfer passage and delaying the flow of the sphere. It is possible to prevent the game from being interrupted by allowing the player to continue firing the ball.

  In the gaming machine 2, at least one of closing the transfer passage by the closing means and releasing the closing by the releasing means is performed based on the number of waiting times stored in the waiting number storage means. . The player usually stops the game by stopping the launching of the ball according to the value of the waiting number storage means, and the game is interrupted by controlling the closing means and / or the releasing means based on the number of waiting times. Can be effectively suppressed.

  In the gaming machine 2 or 3, the closing of the transfer path by the closing means is performed at least before the number of standby times stored in the standby number storage means reaches at least an upper limit value.

  When the number of waiting times reaches the upper limit value, the player has a feeling that the ball is no longer fired and should be stopped. At this point, if the transfer passage is not yet closed and the ball cannot be parked, the flow of the ball cannot be delayed, so the player cannot wait until the transfer passage is closed. The game is interrupted without firing the ball. Therefore, by closing the transfer passage before the stop psychology occurs to the player, the player can continue to fire the ball with confidence, and as a result, the interruption of the game is effectively suppressed. be able to.

  In any one of the gaming machines 2 to 4, the transfer passage closed by the closing device is released by the releasing device when the number of waiting times stored in the waiting time storing device is at least smaller than the upper limit value. A gaming machine 5 characterized by:

  In a state where the standby excess number reaches the upper limit value, even if a ball is detected by the ball detection unit, it is not stored in the standby number storage unit, and the dynamic display corresponding to the detection is not performed. For this reason, even if the ball that has been parked after the closure of the transfer passage is released, dynamic display cannot be started with the outflow ball. Therefore, for the player, the act of flowing the ball into the transfer passage and parking it is useless, and the player stops firing the ball. Therefore, it is possible to give the player the possibility of starting the dynamic display by configuring the transfer passage to be closed at least before the number of standby times reaches the upper limit value. It can be effectively suppressed.

  In any one of the gaming machines 3 to 5, the number of waiting times for closing the transfer passage by the closing means and the number of waiting times for releasing the closing by the releasing means are set to different values. Game machine 6.

  According to the gaming machine 6, the closing of the transfer passage and the release of the closing are performed based on different waiting times. Therefore, when the number of waiting times reaches, for example, an upper limit value, it is possible to avoid an unstable phenomenon that the transfer path may be closed or not closed depending on how the waiting number is changed. As a result, the transfer passage can be reliably closed and released at a desired timing, and the interruption of the game can be effectively suppressed.

  For example, it is assumed that the number of standby times for closing and releasing the transfer passage is set to “2”. When the number of waiting times increases from “1” to “2” with the transfer passage being released, the transfer passage is closed. After that, when the number of standbys continues to increase, the number of standbys reaches the upper limit value with the transfer passage closed, so that interruption of the game can be suppressed. However, similarly, even when the number of standby times increases from “1” to “2” and the transfer channel is closed with the transfer passages released, for example, the number of standby times is “1”. If the number of standbys continues to increase after the decrease, the number of standbys reaches the upper limit with the transfer path released, so the player stops firing the ball and the game is interrupted. It will end up.

  In the gaming machine 6, the number of waiting times for closing the transfer passage by the closing means is set to a value larger than the number of waiting times for releasing the closing by the releasing means.

  When the transfer passage is closed and released based on the number of waiting times, the state of the transfer passage (closed / released) depends on how the number of waiting times changes as illustrated in the gaming machine 5. Therefore, by setting the number of waiting times for closing the transfer passage to a value larger than the number of waiting times for releasing the closing, at least the number of waiting times has reached the upper limit regardless of how the number of waiting times changes. In this case, the transfer passage can be reliably closed, so that the interruption of the game can be more reliably suppressed.

  In any one of the gaming machines 2 to 7, the closing means and the releasing means include a stopper member configured to be capable of moving forward and backward, and a stopper driving means for applying a driving force to the stopper member. Is configured to close the transfer passage by applying a forward or backward driving force of the stopper driving means to the stopper member, while the releasing means drives the stopper driving means backward or forward to the stopper member. A gaming machine 8 configured to release the closing of the transfer passage by applying force.

  According to the gaming machine 8, the stopper member is configured to be able to close or release the transfer passage by moving forward or backward. Therefore, even when the stopper driving means is constituted by a solenoid, it is not necessary to convert the driving force of the solenoid into a rotational motion using a complicated mechanism such as a rotating gear. Therefore, since the structure of the apparatus can be simplified, the apparatus costs of the closing means and the releasing means can be reduced, and the apparatus cost of the entire gaming machine can be reduced accordingly.

  In the gaming machine 8, the leading end side of the stopper member is formed in a pointed shape. According to the gaming machine 9, since the tip end side of the stopper member is formed in a pointed shape, it is avoided that a ball in the middle of the flow is sandwiched between the tip of the stopper member and the side surface of the transfer passage. Can do. Therefore, the transfer passage can be reliably closed by the stopper member, and as a result, the ball can be reliably parked in the transfer passage.

  In any of the gaming machines 2 to 9, at least two of the transfer passages are disposed in the gaming area, and at least one of the at least two transfer passages includes the transfer passage. A gaming machine 10 characterized in that it is provided with a closing means and a releasing means, and is configured so as to be able to delay the flow of a ball driven into a game area. That is, the closing means and the releasing means may be provided in all of the plurality of transfer passages arranged in the game area.

  In the gaming machine 10, at least two or more transfer passages are configured to branch from one ball inlet formed to open upward, and at least two or more transfers configured by branching. At least one transfer passage among the passages is provided with the closing means and the release means so that the flow of the spheres flowing into the transfer passage can be delayed, and at least two branches are formed. The gaming machine 11 is characterized in that the closing means and the releasing means are not provided in at least one of the above transfer paths.

  According to the gaming machine 11, for example, when two transfer passages are provided in the gaming area, one transfer passage is provided with closing means and release means, and the other transfer passage is provided with closing means. And release means are not provided. Therefore, even when one transfer passage is closed by the closing means, the ball can be transferred to a predetermined location using the other transfer passage. Therefore, even when the sphere detection means is positioned below the display device or the like and the path of the sphere is blocked, the other transfer passage is arranged toward the sphere detection means, thereby detecting the sphere. The path of the sphere to the means can be secured. Therefore, even if one transfer passage is closed, the path to the ball detection means can be secured by the other transfer passage, so that a player who wants to hit the ball detection means hesitates to fire the ball. As a result, the interruption of the game can be effectively suppressed.

  In the gaming machine 10 or 11, at least two or more of the transfer passages are configured to join at one ball outlet formed by opening a ball so that the ball can flow out to the game area. Game machine 12.

  In the gaming machine 12, the one ball outlet that joins at least two transfer passages is disposed in the vicinity of the upstream side of the ball detecting means 13. It should be noted that the arrangement near the upstream side means that the sphere detection means can detect the sphere flowing out from the sphere outlet with a higher probability. Specifically, the distance from the ball outlet to the ball detector is preferably within about six of the outer shape of the sphere, and the game area between the ball outlet and the ball detector is not displaced in the left-right direction. It is preferable that it is within about 3 of the outer shape of the sphere.

  According to the gaming machine 13, since the ball outlet is disposed in the vicinity of the upstream side of the ball detection means, the probability that the ball flowing out from the transfer passage is detected by the ball detection means can be increased. Therefore, the probability that the dynamic display is started by the ball parked in the transfer passage is increased, and as a result, the interruption of the game can be suppressed. In order to make the detection of the sphere more reliable by the sphere detection means, a guide member (for example, a nail or the like) for guiding the sphere flowing out from the sphere outlet to the sphere detection means may be provided.

  In the gaming machine 12 or 13, a stage portion is formed at one of the ball outlets where at least two transfer passages join each other so that the ball can roll down and tilt toward the opening. Characteristic gaming machine 14.

  According to the gaming machine 14, the ball that has been transferred to the stage through the transfer passage is transferred toward the opening of the ball outlet while randomly rolling on the stage. It is possible to excite the excitement of the player who watches over whether or not it is detected by the detection means.

  In any one of the gaming machines 2 to 14, the transfer passage is provided with a parking number detecting means for detecting whether or not a predetermined number of balls are parked in the transfer passage. Gaming machine 15. In addition, as a parking number detection means, the limit switch which detects the presence or absence of a ball | bowl with a movable piece, an optical sensor, a magnetic sensor, etc. are illustrated.

  In the gaming machine 15, when it is detected by the parking number detection means that a predetermined number of balls are parked in the transfer path, the closing of the transfer path by the closing means is released by the release means. A gaming machine 16 characterized in that the ball parked in the transfer passage is made to flow out of the transfer passage. Note that the number of spheres flowing out of the transfer passage may be all of the predetermined number of spheres parked in the transfer passage, or may be a part of the predetermined number of spheres.

  According to the gaming machine 16, when the number of balls parked in the transfer passage reaches a predetermined number, the release means closes the transfer passage and the balls parked in the transfer passage flow out of the transfer passage. As a result, the number of balls parked in the transfer passage can be reduced. Therefore, since the ball can be parked further in the transfer passage ball by the amount of the ball parked, the ball can be prevented from being stopped and the interruption of the game can be suppressed. Can do.

  In any one of the gaming machines 10 to 16, the closing means and the releasing means are provided, the first transfer passage configured to be able to delay the flow of the ball, and the closing means and the releasing means are not provided. At least two transfer passages with two transfer passages are branched from one sphere inflow port, and a sphere flowing in from the sphere inflow port is preferentially given to the first transfer passage at the branch portion. A gaming machine 17 comprising guidance means for guiding to the game machine.

  In the gaming machine 17, the first transfer passage includes a closing determination unit that determines whether or not the inside of the first transfer passage is closed by a closing unit, and the first transfer passage by the guide unit of the sphere that has flowed from the ball inflow port. The game machine 18 is characterized in that the guidance to is performed when it is determined by the closing determination means that the inside of the first transfer passage is closed.

  According to the gaming machine 18, when the first transfer passage is closed, the sphere that has flowed in from the ball inflow port can be preferentially guided to the first transfer passage by the guiding means. Therefore, since the number of balls flowing down to the first transfer passage can be increased and the ball parking efficiency in the first transfer passage can be improved, the interruption of the game can be effectively suppressed. it can.

  In the gaming machine 17 or 18, when the ball flowing in from the ball inflow port is guided to the first transfer passage by the guide means, a predetermined number of balls are parked in the transfer passage by the parking number detection means. A gaming machine 19 which is released when it is detected that the

  According to the gaming machine 19, when a predetermined number of balls are parked in the first transfer passage, the guidance to the first transfer passage is released by the guiding means, and the balls also flow down to the second transfer passage. Is possible. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the ball from overflowing from the first transfer passage and causing the clogging in the vicinity of the ball inlet.

  In the gaming machine 18, when the balls flowing in from the ball inlet are guided to the first transfer passage by the guide means, a predetermined number of balls are parked in the transfer passage by the parking number detection means. This is performed when it is determined that the inside of the first transfer passage is closed by the closing determination means.

  In any of the gaming machines 1 to 20, a decoration member for decorating the periphery of the display device that dynamically displays identification information is provided, and at least a part or all of the transfer passage is provided in the decoration member. A gaming machine 21 that is characterized by the above. According to the gaming machine 21, since at least a part of the transfer passage is provided inside the decorative member that decorates the display device, it is possible to secure an arrangement space such as a nail in the gaming area.

  In any of the gaming machines 2 to 21, a part or all of the transfer passage is made of a transparent or translucent resin material, and a part or all of a ball parked in the transfer passage can be visually recognized. A gaming machine 22 that is configured as follows. According to the gaming machine 22, a part or all of the transfer path is made of a transparent or translucent resin material, and a part or all of the ball parked in the transfer path is configured to be visible. Therefore, since it is not necessary to turn on and display a lamp or the like in order to inform the player of the number of balls parked in the transfer passage, the apparatus cost can be reduced correspondingly.

  In the gaming machine 1, the delay means includes a rotating body in which a plurality of storage portions capable of storing a ball are formed on the outer periphery thereof and disposed upstream of the ball detecting means, and the rotating body at a predetermined rotation speed. Rotating body driving means for rotating, and by rotating the rotating body by a predetermined rotation angle by the rotating body driving means, the balls stored in the respective storage portions of the rotating body are sequentially released and driven into the game area. A game machine 23, which is configured to delay the flow of the ball.

  According to the gaming machine 23, the rotating body is provided with a plurality of storage units, and a ball can be stored in each storage unit. Since the spheres stored in the storage units are sequentially released from the storage units after the rotator rotates by a predetermined rotation angle, the flow of the spheres can be delayed by the period stored in the rotator. it can. Therefore, for example, even when a plurality of dynamic displays are on standby, the standby dynamic display can be sequentially terminated by storing the sphere in the storage unit of the rotating body and delaying the flow of the sphere. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the game from being interrupted by allowing the player to continue firing the ball.

  In the gaming machine 23, the rotating body driving means is configured to rotationally drive the rotating body at a substantially constant rotational speed. The rotational speed is not particularly limited, but is preferably determined based on the consumption speed of the standby frequency stored in the standby frequency storage means. For example, the game interruption can be effectively suppressed by setting the rotation speed so that at least one or more balls are released from the storage unit during the period in which the number of waiting times is one.

  In the gaming machine 24, the rotating body driving means changes the rotational speed of the rotating body based on the number of standby times stored in the standby number storage means. The player usually stops the game by stopping the launching of the ball according to the value of the number-of-waiting storage means, and interrupts the game by changing the rotation speed of the rotating body based on the number of times of waiting. It can be effectively suppressed.

  In any one of the gaming machines 23 to 25, the game machine includes a transfer passage that transfers a sphere that has flowed in from a sphere inflow port and flows out from the sphere outflow port at least upstream of the sphere detection means. A gaming machine 26, which is disposed upstream of the transfer passage. Note that the number of transfer passages may be one, or two or more. Further, the upstream side of the two or more transfer passages may be configured to be branched from one spherical inflow port. Furthermore, the downstream side of the two or more transfer passages may be configured to merge at one spherical outlet.

  In the gaming machine 26, the rotating body is disposed in the vicinity of the upstream side of the ball inlet of the transfer passage, and the ball outlet of the transfer passage is provided in the vicinity of the upstream side of the ball detecting means. A gaming machine 27 characterized by The arrangement in the vicinity of the upstream side has the same meaning as described in the gaming machine 12, and specifically, the distance from the rotating body to the ball inlet and the ball outlet to the ball detecting means is the same as that of the ball. It is preferable that the outer shape is within about six pieces. Further, the lateral displacement of the game area between the rotating body and the ball inlet and the lateral displacement of the game area between the ball outlet and the ball detecting means are It is preferable that it is within approximately three of the outer shape.

  According to the gaming machine 27, it is possible to increase the probability that the sphere released from the rotating body is detected by the sphere detection means. Therefore, since the probability that dynamic display is started by the ball stored in the rotating body is increased, the interruption of the game can be suppressed as a result. In addition, in order to ensure the inflow of the sphere into the sphere inlet and the detection of the sphere by the sphere detection means, a guiding member for guiding the sphere released from the rotating body to the sphere inlet (for example, a nail) In addition, a guiding member that guides the sphere flowing out from the sphere outlet to the sphere detecting means may be provided.

  In any one of the gaming machines 1 to 27, when the number of standbys stored in the standby number storage unit reaches a predetermined number, a shortening unit that shortens the time required for dynamic display performed by the display unit A gaming machine 28 characterized by comprising.

  2. The game machine according to claim 1, or a main control means for controlling a game and a lamp control for controlling a lighting state of the expression member based on a command from the main control means. And the delay control means is controlled by the ramp control means. According to the gaming machine 29, the delay means is controlled by the lamp control means, so that the control burden on the main control means can be reduced.

  The gaming machine 30 according to any one of claims 1 to 29, wherein the gaming machine is a pachinko machine. Above all, the basic configuration of a pachinko machine is equipped with an operation handle, and in response to the operation of the operation handle, a ball is launched into a predetermined game area, and the ball is awarded to an operating port arranged at a predetermined position in the game area. As a necessary condition (or passing through the working port), the identification information variably displayed on the display device is confirmed and stopped after a predetermined time. Further, at the time of outputting the special gaming state, a variable winning device (specific winning opening) disposed at a predetermined position in the gaming area is opened in a predetermined manner so that a ball can be won, and a value corresponding to the number of winnings is obtained. Examples include values to which value (including information written on a magnetic card as well as premium balls) is given.

  The gaming machine 31 according to claim 1, wherein the gaming machine is a slot machine. Above all, the basic configuration of the slot machine is “variable display means for confirming and displaying the identification information after variably displaying the identification information string composed of a plurality of identification information, and resulting from the operation of the starting operation means (for example, the operation lever). Then, the variation of the identification is started, and the variation of the identification information is stopped due to the operation of the operation means for stop (for example, the stop button) or after a predetermined time elapses. The game machine is provided with special game state output means for outputting a special game state advantageous to the player on the condition that it is specific identification information. In this case, examples of the game media include coins and medals.

  The gaming machine 32 according to claim 1, wherein the gaming machine is a fusion of a pachinko machine and a slot machine. Among them, the basic configuration of the fused gaming machine includes “a variable display means for confirming and displaying identification information after variably displaying an identification information string composed of a plurality of identification information, and a starting operation means (for example, an operation lever). The variation of the identification information is started due to the operation, the variation of the identification information is stopped due to the operation of the operation means for stop (for example, the stop button) or after a predetermined time has passed, and the confirmation at the time of the stop is confirmed. Special game state output means for outputting a special game state advantageous to the player on the condition that the identification information is specific identification information, and using a ball as a game medium, and at the time of starting the variation of the identification information Is a gaming machine that requires a predetermined number of balls and is configured so that a large number of balls are paid out when the special gaming state is output.

3 LCD (display means)
5a to 5d lamp (expressing means)
12 Second transfer passage (part of delay means)
16 Closing member (part of delay means)
120 Rotating body (part of delay means)
23a Retained ball number counter (waiting number storage means)
24 Type 1 start port switch (ball detection means)
1,100 Pachinko machine (game machine)

Claims (1)

Provided in a game area into which a ball is to be shot, provided with display means for dynamically displaying identification information, and when the dynamic display by the display means ends in a predetermined state, a special game state advantageous to the player In the gaming machine to be granted,
A gaming machine, comprising delay means for delaying the flow of a ball driven into the game area.

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