JP2012020075A - Pachinko game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To guide a game ball to an introduction unit, such as a gate, at a rate as designed.SOLUTION: A Pachinko game machine includes a right gate 108b, and gimmicks 150, 160. The right gate 108b is provided on a game board, and through which the game ball passes. A pair of principal nails for guiding the game ball to the right gate 108b are not provided on the game board. The gimmicks 150, 160 are used instead of the principal nails. The gimmicks 150, 160 are fixed on the game board and face each other directly above the right gate 108, and interfere with the game ball and guide the game ball to the right gate 108b. Concretely, a part of the gimmicks 150, 160 forms interference units 500a, 500b disposed to face each other immediately above the right gate 108b, and the interference units 500a, 500b interfere with the game ball to guide the game ball to the introduction unit.

Description

  The present invention relates to a pachinko gaming machine in which a winning opening for a game ball or a gate through which a game ball passes is provided on a game board.

  Recent pachinko gaming machines are provided with a winning opening through which game balls can be won and a gate through which game balls can pass through on the game board. As the winning opening, there is a start opening where, for example, a big hit is started when a random number obtained at the timing when a game ball is won matches a predetermined big hit random number. In addition, there is a normal winning opening in which a predetermined payout is performed without performing a hit determination or the like.

  The gate is for a predetermined symbol lottery performed when the game ball passes. The predetermined symbol lottery is, for example, a lottery for determining whether or not to open an electric tulip provided near the start port. A pair of nails called life nails arranged opposite to each other are provided immediately above the winning opening and the gate (hereinafter referred to as “introducing portion”). The life nail greatly influences the entry of the game ball into the introduction part by its inclination (interval).

  Specifically, when the interval between the life nails is wide, that is, when the pair of life nails are tilted away from each other, the game ball is easily guided to the start port and the gate. On the other hand, if the interval between the life nails is narrow, that is, if the pair of life nails is tilted in the direction in which they approach each other, the game ball is less likely to be guided to the starting port or the gate. In this way, the player's winning ball does not become as designed due to the tilting of the nail, that is, the interest of the game is changed.

  A nail arranged on the game board such as a life nail is inclined by a predetermined amount with respect to the game board in the manufacturing stage. However, at the amusement store, the nail adjustment is performed independently, and the inclination of the nail may be different from that at the manufacturing stage, resulting in problems. Specifically, in the nail adjustment, if the interval between the nail is extremely narrow, it becomes too disadvantageous for the player, and if the interval between the nail is excessively widened, it becomes too advantageous for the player. . In order to suppress such a problem, for example, there is a technology that regulates the head of the life nail so that it does not move more than a certain amount by including an engaging portion that engages the head of a pair of life nails. It has been proposed (see, for example, Patent Document 1 below).

Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 11-299977

  However, according to the above-described prior art of Patent Document 1, the life nail is hidden by the engaging portion, so that there is a risk of deteriorating the appearance depending on the configuration of the decoration on the board surface, or when the winning percentage of the game ball is low There was a risk that the player might be distrusted that the nail was extremely narrowed.

  The present invention provides a pachinko gaming machine that can guide game balls to the introduction portion at a ratio as designed with a simple configuration without losing aesthetics, in order to eliminate the above-described problems caused by the conventional technology. Objective.

  In order to solve the above-described problems and achieve the object, the present invention employs the following configuration. Reference numerals in parentheses indicate correspondence with the embodiments in order to facilitate understanding of the present invention, and do not limit the scope of the present invention. A pachinko gaming machine (100) according to the present invention is provided on a game board (101), and an introduction section (105, 106, 108, 110) through which a game ball can win or pass, and the introduction section ( 105, 106, 108, 110) are arranged opposite to the position where a pair of life nails is provided, and are fixedly arranged so that the positional relationship with respect to the game board (101) is fixed, and interferes with the game ball. Interference means (150, 160, 900) for guiding the game ball to the introduction part (105, 106, 108, 110).

  In the above invention, the interference means (150, 160) is composed of a stage effect (150, 160) provided in a predetermined performance area on the game board (101), and is one of the stage effects (150, 160). The portion is formed by forming interference portions (500a, 500b) that are arranged to face each other immediately above the introduction portions (105, 106, 108, 110).

  In the above invention, the interference means (900) is integrated with the introduction part (105, 106, 108, 110) and is arranged to be opposed to and directly above the introduction part (105, 106, 108, 110). (900).

  In the above invention, the interference portion (500a, 500b) is characterized in that a cross section of a portion that interferes with a game ball is formed in an arc shape.

  In the above invention, it further comprises control means (201) for setting a gaming state advantageous for the player or a gaming state disadvantageous for the player, and the introduction part (105, 106, 108, 110) prevents passage of the game ball. As a trigger, it comprises a gate (108) in which a lottery for determining whether or not to open the electric accessory (107) provided in the vicinity of the start port (106) is performed, and the control means (201) is advantageous for the player. When the game state is set, it is easier to open the electric accessory (107) than when the game state is set disadvantageous for the player.

  According to the present invention, instead of the life nail for guiding the game ball to the introduction portion, the interference means for interfering with the game ball and guiding the game ball to the introduction portion is provided, so that nail adjustment itself is not necessary. Therefore, it is possible to guide the game balls to the introduction portion at a ratio as designed with a simple configuration without impairing the beauty. Thereby, it can suppress that it becomes extremely unfavorable or extremely advantageous for a player, and there is an effect that the player can enjoy the original playability of a pachinko gaming machine.

1 is a front view showing an example of a pachinko gaming machine according to a first embodiment; It is a block diagram which shows the internal structure of the control part of a pachinko game machine. It is a flowchart which shows the normal symbol process which the main control part of a pachinko game machine performs. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol process which the main control part of a pachinko game machine performs. It is a perspective view which shows the detail of a right gate. It is a front view which shows the detail of a right gate and a production | presentation actor. It is a perspective view which shows the detail of a right gate and a production | presentation actor. It is the top view seen from the A direction of FIG. It is a front view which shows an example of the pachinko gaming machine concerning Embodiment 2. It is a front view which shows the detail of a gate and an interference part. It is a perspective view which shows the detail of a gate and an interference part. It is the top view seen from the A direction of FIG.

  Exemplary embodiments of a pachinko gaming machine according to the present invention will be explained below in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

(Embodiment 1)
(Basic configuration of pachinko machine)
First, the basic configuration of the pachinko gaming machine according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention will be described. FIG. 1 is a front view of an example of a pachinko gaming machine according to the first embodiment. As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 100 includes a game board 101. A launcher is disposed at a lower position of the game board 101. The game ball launched by driving the launching unit rises between the rails 102 a and 102 b and reaches the upper position of the game board 101, and then falls within the game area 103.

  A plurality of nails are provided in the game area 103, and the game balls fall in an unspecified direction by the nails. In the game area 103, a windmill and various winning openings (such as a start opening and a big winning opening) that change the falling direction of the gaming balls are arranged at positions in the middle of the falling of the gaming balls.

  An image display unit 104 is disposed at a substantially central portion of the game board 101. As the image display unit 104, a liquid crystal display (LCD) or the like is used. A first start port 105 is disposed below the image display unit 104, and a second start port 106 is disposed below the image display unit 104. The first start port 105 and the second start port 106 are winning ports for starting and winning.

  An electric tulip 107 is provided in the vicinity of the second start port 106. The electric tulip 107 takes a closed state (closed state) that makes it difficult to win the game ball to the second starting port 106 and an open state (opened state) that makes it easier to win than the closed state. The electric tulip 107 is a normal symbol lottery performed when a game ball passes through the left gate 108a disposed in the left region of the image display unit 104 or the right gate 108b disposed in the lower right region of the image display unit 104. Open based on the lottery result.

  The electric tulip 107 makes the opening time longer in a gaming state with a time-saving in which the electric tulip 107 is easy to open, and makes it easier to guide the game ball to the second starting port 106. The game state with a time saving is a game state set after a predetermined jackpot. In the pachinko gaming machine 100, in the normal gaming state, the player hits the left and plays with the aim of the first starting port 105, while in the gaming state with time saving or the jackpot gaming state, the player hits the right and starts the second. This is a type of gaming machine that aims at the mouth 106.

  Specifically, when the player strikes left, the launched game ball flows down the left side of the game area 103 as indicated by an arrow 130. On the other hand, when the player hits the right, the launched game ball flows down the right side of the game area 103 as indicated by an arrow 140. The game ball launched by the right strike hardly receives a prize at the first start opening 105 due to the arrangement of the fixed accessory 141 provided on the side of the first start opening 105 and the nail (not shown). ing.

  Below the right gate 108b, a special winning opening 109 is provided. The big winning opening 109 is a winning opening that is intermittently opened when a big hit gaming state is reached and a predetermined number (for example, 15) of winning balls are paid out by winning a game ball. A normal winning opening 110 is provided on the side of the image display unit 104 and below. The normal winning opening 110 is a winning opening for paying out a predetermined number (for example, 10) of winning balls by winning a game ball. At the bottom of the game area 103, there is provided a collection port 111 for collecting game balls that have not won any winning ports.

  In the lower right part of the game board 101, a special symbol display unit 112 for displaying special symbols is arranged. The special symbol display unit 112 displays a special symbol 1 display unit for displaying a first special symbol (hereinafter referred to as “special symbol 1”) and a special symbol for displaying a second special symbol (hereinafter referred to as “special symbol 2”). 2 display units.

  When a game ball wins the first starting port 105, a first winning lottery is performed. The special figure 1 display unit displays the special figure 1 in a variable manner and stops and displays the lottery result of the first lottery. When the game ball wins the second starting port 106, a second winning lottery is performed. The special figure 2 display unit displays the special figure 2 in a variable manner, and stops and displays the lottery result of the second lottery.

  In addition, a normal symbol display portion 113 for displaying normal symbols is arranged in the lower right portion of the game board 101. Here, the normal symbol is a symbol representing the lottery result of the normal symbol lottery. The normal symbol lottery is a lottery for determining whether or not to open the electric tulip 107. On the left side of the special symbol display unit 112 and the normal symbol display unit 113, a reserved ball display unit 114 that displays the number of reserved balls for the special symbol or the normal symbol is arranged. The reserved ball is a game ball that is won during a change of a special symbol or a normal symbol and is held in a held state.

  A frame member 115 is provided on the outer peripheral portion of the game area 103 of the game board 101. On the two sides of the frame member 115 which are the upper side and the lower side of the game area 103, an effect light part (frame lamp) 116 composed of a plurality of lamps is provided. An operation handle 117 is disposed at a lower position of the frame member 115. The operation handle 117 includes a firing instruction member 118 that drives the above-described launching unit to launch a game ball. The firing instructing member 118 is provided on the outer peripheral portion of the operation handle 117 so as to be able to rotate clockwise as viewed from the player, and causes the launching portion to fire a game ball when operated by the player.

  In the frame member 115, an effect button 119 for receiving an operation by the player is provided on the lower side of the game area 103. In the frame member 115, a cross key 120 is provided next to the effect button 119. Furthermore, the frame member 115 incorporates a speaker that outputs sound.

  In addition, on the lower right side of the image display unit 104 and the right side portion of the game board 101, stage effects 150 and 160 are provided. The stage effects 150 and 160 are fixedly arranged on the game board 101 and emit light during a predetermined stage. Particularly, in the first embodiment, part of the directors 150 and 160 is arranged immediately above the right gate 108b, and can interfere with the game ball and guide the game ball to the right gate 108b. ing.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 100, the arrangement positions of the first start opening 105 and the second start opening 106 are not limited to the arrangement positions described above. For example, the first start port 105 may be disposed in the right region, and the second start port 106 and the electric tulip 107 may be disposed in a region where winning can be achieved by left-handed. In addition, the first start port 105, the second start port 106, and the grand prize winning port 109 are arranged close to the lower region of the image display unit 104, respectively, so that the manner of hitting does not differ depending on the game state, that is, always A game may be played by left-handed.

(Internal configuration of control unit of pachinko machine)
Next, the internal configuration of the control unit of the pachinko gaming machine 100 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an internal configuration of the control unit of the pachinko gaming machine 100. As shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 2, the control unit 200 of the pachinko gaming machine 100 includes a main control unit 201 that controls the progress of the game, an effect control unit 202 that controls the contents of the effect, and a prize ball control that controls the payout of prize balls. Part 203. The configuration of each control unit will be described in detail below.

(1. Main control unit)
The main control unit 201 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 211, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 212, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 213, an input / output interface (I / O) (not shown), and the like. The

  The main control unit 201 functions to control the progress of the game of the pachinko gaming machine 100 by executing various programs stored in the ROM 212 while the CPU 211 uses the RAM 213 as a work area. Specifically, the main control unit 201 controls the progress of the game by setting the game state in addition to the winning lottery and the normal symbol lottery. The main control unit 201 is realized by a main control board.

  The CPU 211 executes basic processing as the game content progresses based on various programs stored in the ROM 212 in advance. The ROM 212 stores a normal symbol determination program, a normal symbol variation program, a jackpot determination program, a special symbol variation program, a game state setting program, and the like.

  When it is detected by the gate SW 223 that the game ball has passed the left gate 108a or the right gate 108b, the normal symbol determination program performs a normal symbol lottery for determining whether or not to open the electric tulip 107. The normal symbol fluctuation program is a program for changing / stopping the lottery result of the normal symbol lottery as a normal symbol.

  The jackpot determination program is a program that determines a jackpot when a winning of a game ball is detected by the first start port SW221 or the second start port SW222. There are two types of jackpots: a long hit for which the winning opening 109 is open for a long time and an expected winning ball can be expected, and a short winning time for which the winning opening 109 is short and an winning ball cannot be expected. The jackpot for the winning ball to the second starting port 106 is more likely to win a win (long win) that is more advantageous to the player than the jackpot for the winning ball to the first starting port 105.

  The special symbol variation program is a program that stops the variation of the determination result of the hit determination as a special symbol. The determination result of the hit determination and the winning symbol determination for the special 1 holding ball is variably stopped as the special figure 1 of the special figure 1 display unit 112a, while the determination result of the hit determination and the winning symbol determination for the special 2 reserved ball is 2 is suspended as a special figure 2 of the display unit 112b. The special symbol change with respect to the special 2 holding ball is prioritized over the special 1 holding ball.

  The gaming state setting program sets the gaming state after the winning end to the low probability gaming state or the high probability gaming state according to the winning symbol, and adds the gaming state with time shortening or the electric chew support to which the electric chew support is added. This is a program for setting a short-lived gaming state when not. The electric chew support is a function of increasing the probability of winning a normal symbol to shorten the fluctuation time of the normal symbol and lengthening the opening time of the electric tulip 107. In the game state with time saving, the game is played by right-handed, and in the game state without time-shortening, the game is played by left-handed.

  The low probability gaming state is a gaming state in which it is difficult to win a jackpot. The high probability gaming state is about 10 times easier to win than the low probability gaming state. Here, the jackpot and the gaming state after the jackpot will be described with specific examples. The jackpots include per-probability length, normal per-length, and per-probability short-range (surprise short-term per-probability).

  In the case of winning per probable length, after the big hit with a long opening time of the big winning opening 109 ends, the state shifts to a high probability gaming state (probability changing gaming state) to which a short-time game is added. In the case of a normal long win, after the big hit with a long opening time of the big winning opening 109 ends, the game shifts to a low-probability gaming state to which a short-time game is added (short-time gaming state). In the case of a short win, the game shifts to a high-probability gaming state (probability changing gaming state) to which a short-time game is added after the big winning end of the big winning opening 109 is short.

  The main control unit 201 includes various switches (SW) for detecting a game ball, a solenoid for opening and closing an electric accessory such as a special winning opening 109, the above-described special figure 1 display part 112a, and the special figure 2 display part 112b. The normal symbol display unit 113, the reserved ball display unit 114, and the like are connected.

  Specifically, the various SWs described above include a first start port SW221 that detects a game ball won in the first start port 105, and a second start port SW222 that detects a game ball won in the second start port 106. , A gate SW 223 that detects a game ball that has passed through the gate 108, a big winning opening SW 224 that detects a gaming ball that has won a prize winning opening 109, and a normal winning opening SW 225 that detects a gaming ball that has won a winning prize 110 Is connected to the main control unit 201.

  The detection results detected by the respective SWs (221 to 225) are input to the main control unit 201. A proximity switch or the like is used for these SWs. It should be noted that a plurality of the normal winning opening SW225 may be provided for each arrangement position of the normal winning opening 110.

  Further, as the solenoid, an electric tulip solenoid 231 that opens and closes the electric tulip 107 and a big prize opening solenoid 232 that opens and closes the big prize opening 109 are connected to the main control unit 201. The main control unit 201 controls driving of the solenoids (231 and 232).

  Further, the main control unit 201 is also connected to the effect control unit 202 and the prize ball control unit 203, and outputs various commands to the respective control units. For example, the main control unit 201 outputs commands such as a change start command and a change stop command to the effect control unit 202. Further, the main control unit 201 outputs a prize ball command to the prize ball control unit 203. The prize ball command includes information indicating the number of prize balls to be paid out.

(2. Production control unit)
The effect control unit 202 includes an effect control unit 202a, an image / sound control unit 202b, and a lamp control unit 202c, and has a function of controlling the effect contents of the pachinko gaming machine 100. The effect control unit 202a has a function of controlling the entire effect control unit 202 based on various commands received from the main control unit 201. The image / sound control unit 202b has a function of controlling the image and sound based on the instruction content from the production control unit 202a. The lamp controller 202c has a function of controlling lighting of lamps provided on the game board 101, the frame member 115, and the like.

(2-1. Director of Production)
First, the configuration of the production control unit 202a will be described. The production control unit 202a includes a CPU 241, a ROM 242, a RAM 243, a real-time clock (hereinafter referred to as "RTC") 244, an input / output interface (I / O) (not shown), and the like.

  CPU241 performs the process which determines the content of production based on the various programs previously memorize | stored in ROM242. The ROM 242 stores various programs necessary for the CPU 241 to execute the above processing. The RAM 243 functions as a work area for the CPU 241. The data set in the RAM 243 when the CPU 241 executes various programs is output to the image / sound controller 202b and the lamp controller 202c at a predetermined timing.

  The RTC 244 counts and outputs real time. The RTC 244 continues timing operation by a backup power source (not shown) even when the power of the pachinko gaming machine 100 is cut off. In addition, the effect button 119 and the cross key 120 are connected to the effect control unit 202a, and data operated by the player or data corresponding to the selected key is input.

(2-2. Image / Audio Control Unit)
Next, the configuration of the image / sound controller 202b will be described. The image / sound control unit 202b includes a CPU 251, a ROM 252, a RAM 253, an input / output interface (I / O) (not shown), and the like.

  The CPU 251 executes image and sound generation and output processing. The ROM 252 stores a program for image and sound generation and output processing, various image data such as background images, effect design images, and character images necessary for the processing, various sound data, and the like. The RAM 253 functions as a work area for the CPU 251 and temporarily stores image data to be displayed on the image display unit 104 and audio data to be output from the speaker 254.

  That is, the image / sound control unit 202b executes image and sound control based on an instruction from the production control unit 202a by executing various programs stored in the ROM 252 while the CPU 251 uses the RAM 253 as a work area. Works like doing.

(2-3. Lamp control unit)
Next, the configuration of the lamp control unit 202c will be described. The lamp control unit 202c includes a CPU 261, a ROM 262, a RAM 263, an input / output interface (I / O) (not shown), and the like. The CPU 261 executes processing for turning on the lamp and the like. The ROM 262 stores various programs necessary for executing the above processing, control data used for lamp lighting necessary for the processing, and the like. The RAM 263 functions as a work area for the CPU 261. The lamp control unit 202c is connected to the effect light unit (frame lamp) 116, the panel lamp 264, and the effect actors 150 and 160, and outputs data for lighting control and data for operation control.

(3. Prize ball control unit)
Next, the configuration of the winning ball control unit 203 will be described. The prize ball control unit 203 includes a CPU 281, a ROM 282, a RAM 283, an input / output interface (I / O) (not shown), and the like. The CPU 281 executes a prize ball control process for controlling a prize ball to be paid out. The ROM 282 stores a program necessary for the processing. The RAM 283 functions as a work area for the CPU 281.

  The prize ball control unit 203 is connected to a payout unit (payout drive motor) 291, a launch unit 292, a fixed position detection SW 293, a payout ball detection SW 294, a ball presence detection SW 295, and a full tank detection SW 296. .

  The prize ball control unit 203 controls the payout unit 291 to pay out the number of prize balls at the time of winning. The payout unit 291 includes a motor for paying out a predetermined number from the game ball storage unit. Specifically, the winning ball control unit 203 receives the winning game balls that have won the winning units 291 (the first starting port 105, the second starting port 106, the big winning port 109, the normal winning port 110) with respect to the payout unit 291. Control to pay out the corresponding number of prize balls.

  In addition, the prize ball control unit 203 detects the operation of launching the game ball with respect to the launch unit 292 and controls the launch of the game ball. The launcher 292 launches a game ball for a game, and includes a sensor that detects a game operation by the player, a solenoid that launches the game ball, and the like. When the prize ball control unit 203 detects a game operation by the sensor of the launch unit 292, the prize ball control unit 203 intermittently fires a game ball by driving a solenoid or the like in response to the detected game operation, thereby playing the game area 103 of the game board 101. A game ball is sent out.

  The prize ball control unit 203 is connected to various detection units for detecting the state of the game ball to be paid out, and detects the payout state for the prize ball. These detection units include a fixed position detection SW293, a payout ball detection SW294, a ball presence detection SW295, a full tank detection SW296, and the like. For example, the prize ball control unit 203 realizes its function by a prize ball control board.

  Further, a board external information terminal board 297 is connected to the main control unit 201, and various information executed by the main control unit 201 can be output to the outside. The prize ball control unit 203 is also connected to the frame external information terminal board 298, and can output various information executed by the prize ball control unit 203 to the outside.

  The main control unit 201, the effect control unit 202, and the prize ball control unit 203 having the above-described configuration are provided on different printed boards (main control board, effect control board, and prize ball control board). For example, the prize ball control unit 203 can be provided on the same printed circuit board as the main control unit 201.

(Processing performed by the main control unit of pachinko machines)
Next, processing performed by the main control unit 201 of the pachinko gaming machine 100 will be described with reference to FIGS. 3 and 4. FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing normal symbol processing performed by the main control unit 201 of the pachinko gaming machine 100.

  In FIG. 3, the CPU 211 of the main control unit 201 determines whether or not the gate SW 223 is turned on by the game ball passing through the left gate 108a or the right gate 108b (step S301). If the gate SW 223 is OFF (step S301: No), the process is terminated as it is. When the gate SW 223 is ON (step S301: Yes), a normal symbol lottery is performed (step S302).

  Then, the variation of the normal symbol is started (step S303), and it is determined whether or not the variation is stopped (step S304). The system waits until the fluctuation is stopped (step S304: No loop). When the fluctuation stops (step S304: Yes), it is determined whether or not the winning is made (step S305). If it is lost (step S305: No), the process is terminated as it is.

  If it is a win (step S305: Yes), it is determined whether or not the current gaming state is a gaming state with a time saving (step S306). When it is in the gaming state with time saving (step S306: Yes), the electric tulip 107 is opened long (step S307), and the process is terminated. The long open is, for example, an open time of 1.2 seconds. In step S306, if the current gaming state is not the time-reduced gaming state (step S306: No), that is, if the current gaming state is the normal gaming state, it is determined whether or not it is per long release (step S308).

  When it is per long release (step S308: Yes), the process proceeds to step S307. When it is not per long opening (step S308: No), the electric tulip 107 is opened short (step S309), and the process is terminated. The short opening is an opening time of 0.1 seconds, for example.

  In this flowchart, the process of step S308 is performed, that is, the long opening per short opening or the short opening per can be obtained in the normal gaming state, and the second start opening 106 is also won in the normal gaming state. By making it possible to make a jackpot decision that is advantageous to the player, the interest of the game is enhanced, but without such a configuration, it is also possible to make all the hits in the normal gaming state per short opening is there. When all the hits in the normal gaming state are short-open wins, the process of step S308 may be omitted.

  In addition, in this flowchart, only the process of opening the electric tulip 107 for a long time (step S307) is shown with respect to the point that the electric tulip 107 is easily opened in the time-saving gaming state. In the gaming state, the normal symbol change time is shortened, or the normal symbol winning probability is increased.

  FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing a special symbol process performed by the main control unit 201 of the pachinko gaming machine 100. In FIG. 4, the CPU 211 of the main control unit 201 determines whether or not the start ports SW221 and 222 are turned on when the game ball wins the first start port 105 or the second start port 106 (step S401). ). When the start ports SW221 and 222 are OFF (step S401: No), the process is ended as it is. If the start ports SW221 and 222 are ON (step S401: Yes), it is determined whether or not the second start port 106 is winning (step S402). That is, it is determined whether or not the second start port SW222 is ON.

  When it is a win to the 2nd starting port 106 (Step S402: Yes), the jackpot determination for the 2nd starting port is performed (Step S403). When it is not a prize for the second starting port 106 (step S402: No), a jackpot determination for the first starting port is performed (step S404). In the jackpot determination for the second start port, it is easier to win a jackpot advantageous for the player than the jackpot determination for the first start port.

  Then, the variation of the special symbol is started (step S405), and it is determined whether or not the variation is stopped (step S406). The process waits until the fluctuation is stopped (step S406: No loop), and when the fluctuation stops (step S406: Yes), it is determined whether or not it is a big hit (step S407). If it is lost (step S407: No), the process is terminated as it is. If it is a big win (step S407: Yes), the special winning opening 109 is opened (step S408), and the process is terminated.

  As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the pachinko gaming machine 100 performs a jackpot determination that is advantageous for the player by winning a prize at the second starting port 106 in the time-saving gaming state. In the game state with a time saving, if the game ball does not pass through the gate 108 (particularly, the right gate 108b), a winning to the second starting port 106 cannot be expected, and the interest of the game is lowered.

  For example, when there is no special 2 holding ball due to winning at the second starting port 106 in the probability variation gaming state (gaming state with high probability of short time), and there is a special 1 holding ball due to winning at the first starting port 105, The jackpot determination by the holding ball makes it easy to win the jackpot that is disadvantageous to the player by winning the jackpot. In particular, in the model called so-called Amadegi, which has a low probability of winning big hits, it is easy to win big hits. Therefore, if a big hit determination is made with a specially held ball in a probabilistic gaming state, it will be easier to win big hits that are disadvantageous to the player. ing.

  Thus, not passing through the right gate 108b is not expected to win a prize at the second starting port 106, and the fun of the game is reduced. In the first embodiment, the directors 150 and 160 interfere with the game ball so that the game ball passes through the right gate 108b at an expected rate. Below, the detail of the production | presentation actors 150 and 160 and the right gate 108b is demonstrated.

(Details of the right gate and the director)
Next, the details of the right gate 108b and the production actors 150 and 160 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 5A is a perspective view illustrating details of the right gate 108b. FIG. 5B is a front view showing the details of the right gate 108b and the production actors 150 and 160. FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing the details of the right gate 108b and the directors 150 and 160. FIG. 7 is a top view seen from the direction A in FIG.

  In FIG. 5A, the right gate 108 b has a passage hole 523 through which a game ball passes in a first projecting portion 522 provided in a direction perpendicular to the surface of the base 521. A second projecting portion 524 extending from the base 521 in the direction opposite to the first projecting portion 522 is embedded in the game board 101. A fastening member for holding the right gate 108b on the game board 101 is inserted into the fastening hole 525 provided in the base 521. The left gate 108a has the same configuration as the right gate 108b.

  In FIGS. 5-2 to 7, the stage effects 150 and 160 are fixedly arranged above the right gate 108 b with the positional relationship with respect to the game board 101 being fixed. The production actors 150 and 160 are provided in a predetermined production area on the game board 101. The director 150 has a star shape and is fixedly arranged at the lower right of the image display unit 104. The stage effect 160 has a wave shape and is fixedly arranged on the side of the game board 101.

  In the first embodiment, the life nail is not provided immediately above the right gate 108b, and the interference part 500a of the production actor 150 and the interference part 500b of the production actor 160 play the role of a life nail. . The interference units 500a and 500b are respectively suspended from the decorative surfaces of the stage effects 150 and 160, and are arranged to face each other directly above the right gate 108b, and interfere with the game ball to play the game ball. To the right gate 108b.

  Here, “directly above” is a position where the game ball interferes with the game ball immediately before passing the right gate 108b, and is a position that has the greatest influence on the passage to the right gate 108b. It corresponds to the position where the nail is arranged. In the first embodiment, the interference units 500a and 500b are arranged immediately above the right gate 108b. However, the stage effects 150 and 160 are used instead of the pair of life nails arranged side by side in the vertical direction. In this case, the interference units 500a and 500b may be disposed at positions corresponding to the life nails arranged in the vertical direction.

  The interference parts 500a and 500b may be made of metal, wood, resin, etc., but are made of a member having a certain strength so that the angle with respect to the board surface does not change due to use over time or external pressure, One end is embedded in the game board 101 and held on the board surface. In addition, in the interference units 500a and 500b, the cross section of the portion that interferes with the game ball is formed in an arc shape so that the behavior of the game ball when it interferes with the game ball is the same as when a life nail is provided.

  The directors 150 and 160 are configured not to interfere with the game ball except for the interference units 500a and 500b. Specifically, as shown by a dotted line in FIG. 5B, a game ball can pass between the surface of the effect actors 150 and 160 and the game board 101. 5-2 shown in FIG. 5B is provided in the vicinity of one interference part 500 (here, the interference part 500a), and guides the game ball to an area excluding the right gate 108b. In general, the nail 530 makes it easier to guide the game ball to the right gate 108b as it is tilted downward, while it makes it difficult to guide the game ball to the right gate 108b as it tilts upward.

  As described above, in the first embodiment, in place of the life nail for guiding the game ball to the right gate 108b, the directors 150 and 160 serving as interference means that interfere with the game ball and guide the game ball to the right gate 108b. Since nail is provided, the nail adjustment itself becomes unnecessary. Therefore, the right gate 108b can be passed at a designed rate without deteriorating the aesthetic appearance. Thereby, it can suppress that it becomes extremely disadvantageous for a player, or becomes extremely advantageous, and a player can enjoy original game nature.

  In particular, in the first embodiment, since the part of the stage actors 150 and 160 that emit light at the predetermined stage is the interference units 500a and 500b, the place where the life nail is arranged can be used as the stage area. It is possible to pass the right gate 108b at a ratio as designed while improving the beauty by making the top gorgeous.

  In the first embodiment, since the cross section of the part that interferes with the game ball is formed in an arc shape in the interference units 500a and 500b, the behavior of the game ball when it interferes with the game ball is provided with a life nail. The behavior can be the same as the case.

  In Embodiment 1, the directors 150 and 160 are used as the interference means of the present invention. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and objects other than nails that are fixedly arranged directly above the gate 108 and interfere with the movement of the game ball are used. If it is. Specifically, the interference means of the present invention may be, for example, a protrusion protruding from the board surface of the game board 101, a normal winning opening 110, or the like.

  Furthermore, in the first embodiment, the case where the interference units 500a and 500b are arranged immediately above the right gate 108b has been described. However, the left gate 108a, the first start port 105, and the second start port are not limited to the right gate 108b. It is also possible to provide it directly above other introduction parts such as 106 or the regular winning opening 110. That is, a director is provided above the introduction part such as the normal winning opening 110, and the interference parts 500a and 500b, which are part of the director, are provided in place of the life nail at the place corresponding to the life nail of each introduction part. It can also be provided.

  Further, in the first embodiment, the production actors 150 and 160 have been described as being fixed, but may be a movable production actor that is movable with respect to the game board 101. However, even in the case of using a movable performance accessory, it is essential to provide the interference units 500a and 500b fixedly arranged with respect to the game board 101 immediately above the introduction unit such as the gate 108.

  In particular, the pachinko gaming machine 100 according to the first embodiment makes a jackpot determination that is advantageous to the player by winning the second start port 106 in the time-saving gaming state, and is obtained in the time-saving gaming state. It is the type that increases the ball. In a game state with a time saving, if the game ball does not pass through the right gate 108b, a winning at the second starting port 106 cannot be expected, and the interest of the game is significantly reduced. In the first embodiment, the gaming balls can be passed to the right gate 108b at an expected rate, so that it is possible to prevent the gaming performance from being impaired in the short-time gaming state.

  Further, in the first embodiment, since the nail adjustment itself can be made unnecessary, it is possible to prevent the game ball from being guided too much to the right gate 108b. As a result, it is possible to prevent the player from being extremely advantageous, and it is not disadvantageous to the game store side, and the original gaming property can be maintained.

  In addition, if the structure is provided with a life nail, during the game, for example, an illegal attempt to widen the space between the life nail using a piano wire or a jig between the game board 101 and the glass surface. However, since there is no life nail that is subject to fraud, there is no risk of such fraud.

  Furthermore, in the first embodiment, the case where the interference units 500a and 500b are arranged in the horizontal direction has been described. However, the interference units 500a and 500b are arranged in the vertical direction above the introduction units such as the gate 108 and the start ports 105 and 106. When using the director of the present invention instead of the life nail, the director may be provided at a position corresponding to the life nail arranged in the vertical direction. Further, in the first embodiment, the case where the pair of interference portions 500a and 500b having the same height in the horizontal direction has been described, but the arrangement positions of the pair of interference portions 500a and 500b are different in the horizontal direction. It may be.

(Embodiment 2)
Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described. In the following description, the same contents as those described in the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals and description thereof is omitted.

(Basic configuration of pachinko machine)
A basic configuration of the pachinko gaming machine according to the second embodiment will be described. FIG. 8 is a front view of an example of a pachinko gaming machine according to the second embodiment. In FIG. 8, the pachinko gaming machine 800 includes a left gate 810a and a right gate 810b having an interference part, but does not include the stage actors 140 and 150 shown in the first embodiment. The left gate 810a and the right gate 810b are formed by integrating interference portions instead of life nails. Hereinafter, examples of the left gate 810a and the right gate 810b (hereinafter simply referred to as the gate 810) and the interference unit will be described.

(Example of gate and interference part)
FIG. 9 is a front view showing details of the gate and the interference unit. FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing details of the gate and the interference unit. FIG. 11 is a top view seen from the direction A in FIG.

  9 to 11, a life nail is not provided immediately above the gate 810, and a pair of interference units 900 that guide the game ball to the gate by interfering with the game ball are provided at positions where the life nail is provided. Is provided. Here, “directly above” is a position where the game ball interferes with the game ball immediately before passing through the gate 810 and has the greatest influence on the passage to the gate 810. Specifically, a life nail is arranged. Corresponds to position.

  The interference unit 900 is fixedly arranged with respect to the game board 101. Specifically, the interference unit 900 protrudes upward on the side surface of the base 521 of the gate 810 and is integrated with the gate 810. The interference unit 900 only needs to be integrated with the gate 810, and may be provided on the first projecting portion 522 of the gate 810.

  The interference unit 900 may be made of metal, wood, resin, or the like, but is made of a member having a certain strength so that the angle and shape with respect to the board surface do not change due to use over time or external pressure. In addition, the cross section of the portion that interferes with the game ball has an arc shape, that is, the cross section of the upper part of the interference portion 900 has an arc shape, and the interference portion 900 has an arc shape when the game ball interferes with the game ball. The behavior is the same as when a life nail is provided.

  As described above, in the second embodiment, instead of the life nail for guiding the game ball to the gate 810, the interference unit 900 that interferes with the game ball and guides the game ball to the gate 810 is provided. It becomes unnecessary. Therefore, the same effect as in the first embodiment can be obtained.

  Further, in the second embodiment, the interference part 900 is formed integrally with the gate 810, so that the interference part 900 is not displaced in the horizontal direction with respect to the passage hole 523. The game ball can be guided appropriately.

  In the second embodiment, the case where the interference unit 900 is disposed immediately above the gate 810 has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to the gate 810, and the other components such as the first start port 105, the second start port 106, or the normal winning port 110 are used. It is also possible to provide it immediately above the introduction part. In the second embodiment, the case where a pair of interference units 900 having the same height in the horizontal direction is used has been described. However, the interference units 900 may have different heights in the horizontal direction.

100 Pachinko machines 105 First start port (introduction section)
106 Second start port (introduction section)
107 Electric Tulip (Electric character)
108a Left gate (introduction section)
108b Right gate (introduction section)
110 Regular prize opening (introduction section)
150 Director (interference means)
160 Director (interference means)
201 Main control unit (control means)
500a, 500b Interference part 800 Pachinko machine 810a Left gate (introduction part)
810b Right gate (introduction section)
900a, 900b (interference means, interference part)

Claims (4)

An introductory part provided on the game board and allowing game balls to win or pass;
An interference means that is disposed opposite to a position where a pair of life nails arranged immediately above the introduction portion is provided, is fixedly arranged with respect to the game board, and interferes with the game ball to guide the game ball to the introduction portion;
A pachinko gaming machine characterized by comprising:   The interfering means is composed of a directing effect provided in a predetermined effect area on the game board, and a part of the directing effect forms an interfering part that is disposed to face directly above the introducing part. The pachinko gaming machine according to claim 1.   2. The pachinko gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the interference unit includes an interference unit that is integrated with the introduction unit and is disposed to face and directly above the introduction unit. Control means for setting a gaming state advantageous to the player or a gaming state disadvantageous to the player,
The introduction part consists of a gate on which a lottery is performed as to whether or not to open an electric accessory provided in the vicinity of the starting opening, triggered by the passage of the game ball,
The control means makes it easier to open the electric accessory when a gaming state advantageous to the player is set than when a gaming state disadvantageous to the player is set. The pachinko gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3.

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