JP2016140657A - Pinball game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To prevent twisting shooting utilizing special operation for performing rightward shooting.SOLUTION: When a rightward shooting button provided in a shooting handle is operated, a Pachinko machine performs rightward shooting with the maximum strength, and can take a shot at a right major winning hole in a center case and a second start pocket. The rightward shooting button becomes effective only when a handle part of the shooting handle is adjusted so as to shoot game balls with strength for permitting leftward shooting (that is, a value of resistance Z of a variable resistance 102 for detecting an operation state of the handle part is larger than Y, and is smaller than X).SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 7

Description

  The present invention relates to a ball game machine.

  2. Description of the Related Art There is known a ball game machine in which when a button provided in the vicinity of a firing handle is operated, an irregular hit (right strike or left strike) is performed regardless of the operation state of the launch handle. According to such a ball game machine, it is possible to easily make a right strike or the like during a big hit game or the like.

JP-A-9-206427

  By the way, an upper limit may be set for the number of game balls that can be won in a variable winning opening (for example, a large winning opening) during one opening period. Specifically, for example, during a big hit game, when the number of winning a prize winning in each round reaches the upper limit, the round ends and the winning prize opening is closed.

  On the other hand, in a big hit game with a ball game machine that allows a game ball to be awarded to the big winning opening by right-handed, it is called twisting to win more game balls than the upper limit in each round in the big winning opening The batting method is known.

  More specifically, first, during the round, an upper limit number of -1 game balls are awarded to the big winning opening. Then, by adjusting the launch handle, the game ball is fired so that the game ball slowly flows down the right region, and then fired so as to flow down the right region at high speed when the game ball reaches a predetermined position. Adjust the handle to launch a new game ball.

  As a result, game balls that slowly flow down and game balls that flow down at high speed can reach the grand prize opening at almost the same time. As a result, the number of winning prizes in the big prize opening during the round is the upper limit number + 1 can do.

  Such twisting is not an illegal act, but as a game store, the number of winnings exceeding the upper limit has resulted in paying more prize balls than expected, resulting in unexpected losses. End up. In addition, the above-described bullet ball game machine capable of instructing a right-hand strike separately from the firing handle can be easily twisted.

  An object of the present invention is to prevent twisting using a special operation for right-handing.

  The bullet ball game machine according to claim 1, which has been made in view of the above problems, has a launching means for launching a game ball toward the game area at a strength determined by a launch operation received from the player, and a right from the player. A receiving means for accepting a hitting operation, and a right for launching a game ball with a predetermined intensity that can reach a right hitting area that is an area to the right of the center of the gaming area when the accepting means accepts a right hitting operation. The hitting means and the game ball launched toward the right hit area are arranged at a position where the game ball can enter, and it is difficult or impossible to enter the game ball. The ball has an easy open state. When a predetermined upper limit number of game balls enter during the open state, the ball enters a closed state and a right hand strike according to the right hand operation. The strength of the game ball launched by the means Thus, at the same time when the game ball reaches the variable entrance, the strength of the launch of the game ball that can cause the game ball launched before or after the game ball to reach the variable entrance is twisted. A striking strength, and when the strength determined by the launching operation is a strength within a predetermined range including a twisting strength, a prohibiting means for prohibiting the launch of the game ball by the right hitting means is provided. And

  Suppose that the game area of a ball game machine is a game where a game is launched by a right-handed operation and a game ball which is launched with a twisting strength adjusted by the launch operation. Is configured to be possible. Even in such a case, according to the above-described configuration, when the game ball is adjusted to be fired with a torsional strength by the launch operation, the game ball is not allowed to be fired by the right-handed means. Strike operation is disabled. Therefore, it is possible to prevent twisting using a special operation for making a right strike.

  In addition, as described in claim 2, the ball game machine includes a large winning opening configured as a variable entry opening, and a determination unit for determining whether or not the entry is due to the entry into the starting opening. , Which consists of a predetermined number of rounds in which the grand prize opening is opened, and when the grand prize opening is closed after the round ends and the upper limit number of game balls enter during the round, the round The game may further include a jackpot game means for performing the jackpot game for which the game is ended due to the fact that the winning judgment is made.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent twisting using a right-handed operation for a big winning opening during a big hit game.
According to a third aspect of the present invention, the ball game machine includes a start opening configured as a variable entrance, and a go / no-go determination unit that makes a go / no-go determination due to entering the start opening; When a lottery means for performing a lottery due to the game ball entering the lottery area and winning by lottery by the lottery means, the start port is opened and when the upper limit number of game balls enter the start port, Opening / closing control means for closing the starting port may be further provided.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent twisting using a right-handed operation for a start opening configured as a variable entrance.
According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the ball game machine, the accepting means accepts the right-handed operation when the prohibiting means prohibits the right-handed means from firing the game ball during the big hit game. Depending on the situation, you may further provide the production | presentation means which performs a predetermined production.

  According to such a configuration, even when the right-handed operation is invalid, the player can enjoy the right-handed operation and can effectively utilize the configuration for accepting the right-handed operation. In addition, it is possible to give pleasure to a player who is making a right stroke by a launch operation without performing a right stroke operation. For this reason, the player can select whether to make a right turn easily by a right-handed operation or to make a right-handed operation in a state where a right-handed operation is performed by a launching operation, and to improve the taste. Can do.

It is a front view of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the game board of a pachinko machine. It is a perspective view of the front side of a firing handle. It is a perspective view of the back side of a firing handle. It is a back view of a pachinko machine. It is a block diagram which shows the electric constitution of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing which shows the operation state of the firing handle when a right-handed button becomes effective, and explanatory drawing of circuit structures, such as a launch control apparatus. It is explanatory drawing of circuit structures, such as a launch control apparatus. It is explanatory drawing about twisting. It is a flowchart about a main routine. It is a flowchart about a start opening prize confirmation process. It is a flowchart about a success / failure determination process. It is a flowchart about a success / failure determination process. It is a flowchart about a success / failure determination process. It is a flowchart about a success / failure determination process. It is a flowchart about jackpot game processing. It is a flowchart about jackpot game processing. It is a flowchart about jackpot game processing. It is a flowchart of a right-handed effect process. This is a production screen for a right-handed production.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. The embodiment of the present invention is not limited to the following embodiment, and can take various forms as long as they belong to the technical scope of the present invention.

[Description of configuration]
(1) About whole structure The pachinko machine 50 of this embodiment has a structure which hold | maintains each structure in the outer frame 51 which makes a vertically long fixed outer frame holding frame (FIG. 1). Hinges 53 are provided on the left and upper sides of the outer frame 51, and the hinges 53 hold the front frame (glass frame) 52 in which the plate glass 61 is fitted and the inner frame so that the outer frame 51 can be opened and closed. Further, a game board 1 (FIG. 2) held by the inner frame is provided in the back of the plate glass 61 of the front frame 52.

  An upper plate 55 and a lower plate 63 are integrally formed at the lower portion of the front frame 52. Also, a substantially spherical launch handle 64 is provided on the right side of the lower plate 63, and the launch device is operated by operating the launch handle 64, so that the game ball supplied from the upper plate 55 is played on the game board. Fired towards 1. The firing handle 64 is provided with a handle portion 64a, a right-handed button 64b, and a stop button 64c (FIGS. 3 and 4).

  The handle portion 64a is a ring-shaped portion disposed along the outer surface of the firing handle 64, and can be operated to rotate the handle portion 64a left and right (change the tilt) over a predetermined angle. Yes. The strength of the game ball launched from the launching device is determined by the angle of the handle portion 64a. The handle portion 64a can be tilted in the range from the initial position (the most tilted to the left) to the maximum position (the most tilted to the right). When the handle 64a is not operated, The handle portion 64 a is configured to be positioned at the initial position by a spring built in the launch handle 64.

  Further, a right-handed button 64b is provided on the left side of the firing handle 64 and adjacent to the front side of the handle portion 64a. A stop button 64c is provided on the left side of the firing handle 64 and adjacent to the back side of the handle portion 64a. The arrangement positions of the right-handed button 64b and the stop button 64c are not limited to this, and may be arranged at a place other than the firing handle 64, for example.

An effect button 32 and a jog dial 33 are provided at the center of the upper plate 55.
The pachinko machine 50 is a so-called CR machine, which includes a prepaid card unit (CR unit) 56 for reading and writing a prepaid card, and a ball lending button 25, a checkout button 26, a checkout on the right side of the upper plate 55. A display device 24 is provided.

  Further, the game board 1 is formed with a substantially circular game area 3 surrounded by the outer rail 2a and the inner rail 2b. A center case 5 is attached to the center of the game area 3, and a normal symbol operating gate 12 is installed on the right side of the center case 5. Then, when the game ball passes through the normal symbol operating gate 12, a plurality of types of random numbers for the lottery determination of the normal symbol are extracted, and whether or not to determine whether or not (normal symbol lottery) based on the extracted random number is performed.

  Directly below the center case 5, there is arranged a first start port 10 in which a big hit lottery with a variation display of a special symbol (also described as a special figure) is performed due to the entry of a game ball. In addition, on the right side of the center case 5, a second start port 11 is arranged in which a big hit lottery is performed due to the entry of game balls.

  This pachinko machine 50 has a first special symbol (first special figure) that changes due to entering the first starting port 10 and a second special symbol (second special symbol) that changes due to entering the second starting port 11. 2 types of special symbols. In addition, the first starting port 10 is configured so that a game ball can always enter, but the second starting port 11 is configured as a normal electric accessory that is opened by a normal symbol lottery, You can enter the ball only when it is open.

  When a game ball enters the first start port 10, a plurality of types of random numbers corresponding to the first special figure are extracted and stored as first hold memory, and when a game ball enters the second start port 11. A plurality of types of random numbers corresponding to the second special figure are extracted and stored as the second reserved memory.

The second starting port 11 configured as a normal electric accessory is opened for a predetermined time when winning in the normal symbol lottery.
Below the second starting port 11 and to the right of the center case 5, a big winning port 14 made of a special electric accessory that is opened when a big hit game is performed when the big hit lottery is won is arranged. Yes. Further, a plurality of general winning awards 13 are arranged in the lower area of the game area.

  In the lower right area of the game board 1, a 7-segment first special figure display device 7 and a second special figure display device 8, a first special figure reservation number display device 15 consisting of four LEDs, and a first special figure display device 15. A 2 special figure hold number display device 16, a normal symbol display device 9 composed of two LEDs, and a general figure hold number display device 19 composed of four LEDs are installed.

  In addition, the center case 5 of the game board 1 is provided with the LCD panel of the effect symbol display device 6 in the center, and on the screen of the LCD panel, the first and second effects are displayed by changing the display of the effect symbols. The symbol effect which notifies the result of the big hit lottery corresponding to the special figure is performed.

Further, the center case 5 is provided with a movable object (not shown), and an effect of operating the movable object is performed.
A number of game nails (not shown) are planted in the game area 3 of the game board 1, and an out port is provided at the bottom of the board surface.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 5, the back side of the pachinko machine 50 has a configuration in which an inner frame 70 for detachably attaching the game board 1 is housed in an outer frame 51. Similarly to the front frame 52, the inner frame 70 is installed so that the vertical position of one side edge (on the right side in FIG. 5) is coupled to a hinge 53 provided on the outer frame 51 so as to be opened and closed. The inner frame 70 is formed with a game ball flow-down passage. A ball tank 71, a tank rail 72, and a payout unit 73 are provided from above (upstream), and a payout device is provided in the payout unit 73. . With this configuration, when a game ball wins the winning opening of the game board 1, a predetermined number of game balls (prize balls) stored in the ball tank 71 are paid out from the payout device, and pass through the downflow passage to the upper plate 55. To be paid out. Further, in the present embodiment, the payout device is configured to pay out game balls (ball rental) in accordance with the operation of the loan button.

  In the present embodiment, as an example, the number of winnings in the first starting port 10 is 3, the number of winnings in the second starting port 11 is 4, the number of winnings in the large winning port 14 is 15, and the number of general winning ports 13 is There are 10 winning prizes.

  Further, on the back side of the pachinko machine 50, a main control device 80, a payout control device 81, an effect symbol control device 82, a sub integrated control device 83, a launch control device, and a power supply board 85 are provided. The main control device 80, the production symbol control device 82, and the sub integrated control device 83 are provided on the game board 1, and the payout control device 81, the launch control device, and the power supply board 85 are provided on the inner frame 70. Although the launch control device is not described in FIG. 5, the launch control device is disposed on the back side (game board 1 side) of the payout control device 81.

  Further, an external connection terminal plate 78 is provided on the right side of the ball tank 71, and a signal indicating a game state and a game result is sent to the hall computer (not shown) by the external connection terminal plate 78.

(2) Electrical configuration Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 50 will be described. As shown in the block diagram of FIG. 6, the pachinko machine 50 is configured with a main controller 80 as a center. In this block diagram, a so-called relay board, power supply board, and the like for simply relaying signals are not described. Although not shown in detail, the main control device 80, the payout control device 81, the production symbol control device 82, and the sub integrated control device 83 all have a CPU, ROM, RAM, input port, output port, and the like. . Further, although the CPU, ROM, and RAM are not provided on the launch control device 84 and the power supply board, the present invention is not limited to this, and the launch control device 84 and the like may be provided with a CPU, ROM, RAM, and the like.

  The main controller 80 includes a first start port SW10a that detects a game ball that has entered the first start port 10, a second start port SW11a that detects a game ball that has entered the second start port 11, and normal symbol operation. Normal symbol operation SW 12 a for detecting a game ball that has entered the gate 12, a first count SW 14 a for counting game balls that have entered the grand prize opening 14, and a general prize for detecting a game ball that has entered the general prize opening 13 A detection signal is input from the mouth SW 13a or the like.

  The main control device 80 operates in accordance with the installed program, generates various commands related to the progress of the game based on the above-described detection signals and the like, and outputs them to the payout control device 81 and the sub integrated control device 83.

  In addition, the main control device 80 includes a first special figure display device 7, a second special figure display device 8, a first special figure reservation number display device 15, and a second connected to each other via the symbol display device relay terminal plate 42. The display of the special figure hold number display device 16, the normal symbol display device 9, and the universal figure hold number display device 19 is controlled.

  Further, the main control device 80 controls the opening / closing of the special winning opening 14 by controlling the special winning opening solenoid 14b, and controls the opening / closing of the second starting opening 11 by controlling the universal utility solenoid 11b.

  An output signal from the main controller 80 is also output to a test signal terminal, and a management signal such as symbol variation and jackpot is output to the external connection terminal plate 46 and sent to the hall computer 87.

The main control device 80 and the payout control device 81 can perform bidirectional communication.
The payout control device 81 operates the payout motor 21 in accordance with a command sent from the main control device 80 and pays out a prize ball. In this embodiment, the detection signal of the payout SW 22 for counting game balls to be paid out as prize balls is input to the payout control device 81, and the payout control device 81 counts the prize balls. In addition, a configuration in which a detection signal of the payout SW 22 is input to the main control device 80 and the payout control device 81 and the prize balls are counted by both the main control device 80 and the payout control device 81 is also conceivable.

  The payout control device 81 receives signals from the glass frame closing SW17, the inner frame closing SW18, the ball cut SW20, the payout SW22, and the full SW23, and a signal indicating that the lower plate 63 is full due to the full SW23. When it is input or when a signal indicating that there are few or no game balls is input to the ball tank 71 by the ball cut SW20, the payout motor 21 is stopped and the payout operation of the prize ball is stopped. Further, the full SW 23 and the ball break SW 20 are configured to continue outputting signals until the state is cleared, and the payout control device 81 drives the payout motor 21 due to the fact that the signals are not output. To resume.

  Further, the payout control device 81 operates the payout motor 21 by communicating with the CR unit 56 via the CR unit terminal plate 43, and discharges the rental balls. The paid-out lending ball is detected by the payout SW 22, and the detection signal is input to the payout control device 81. The CR unit terminal board 43 is also connected to the settlement display device 24 so as to be capable of two-way communication. The settlement display device 24 requires a ball lending button 25 for requesting the lending of game balls and a settlement. The settlement button 26 is provided.

  In addition, the payout control device 81 transmits information relating to the winning ball, information indicating the open / closed state of the frame (the inner frame 70, the front frame 52), and the like to the hall computer 87 via the external connection terminal board 46, and also controls the firing. A firing stop signal is transmitted to the device 84.

In the present embodiment, the game balls are paid out. However, an enclosed structure may be used in which a prize ball generated according to a winning or the like is stored without being paid out.
The launch control device 84 controls the launch motor 29 to launch a game ball in the game area 3.

  In addition to the payout control device 81, the firing control device 84 receives signals from the firing stop SW27, the touch SW28, the handle SW34, and the right-handed SW35 provided on the firing handle 64. A firing stop signal is input from the firing stop SW27, a touch signal from the touch SW28, a rotation amount signal from the handle SW34, and a rightward signal from the right-handed SW35.

  The firing stop SW 27 outputs a firing stop switch signal when the player is operating a stop button 64 c provided on the firing handle 64, and the touch SW 28 is when the player is touching the launch handle 64. Outputs a touch signal.

  Further, the handle SW34 outputs a rotation amount signal indicating the operation state (angle) of the handle portion 64a. The handle SW 34 is composed of a variable resistor or the like, and a resistance value is determined according to the operation state of the handle portion 64a, and the operation state of the handle portion 64a is indicated by the resistance value (to the right of the handle portion 64a). As the slope increases, the variable resistance increases). The right-handed SW 35 outputs a right-handed signal when the right-handed button 64b is operated. The operation of the launch control device 84 performed in response to these signals will be described later.

  The sub-integrated control device 83 receives the data and commands transmitted from the main control device 80, and distributes them to data for effect display control, for movable object control, for sound control, and for lamp control, and for effect display. A control command or the like is transmitted to the production symbol control device 82, and other data is distributed to each control portion (a function unit as a sound control device and a lamp control device) included in itself.

  The functional unit as the movable object control device controls the movable object by operating a solenoid, a motor, or the like based on the data for controlling the movable object. Further, the function unit as the sound control device controls the sound output from the speaker 30 by operating the sound LSI based on the data for sound control, and the function unit as the lamp control device has the data for lamp control. Various LEDs and the lamp 31 are controlled by operating the lamp driver based on the above.

  In addition, the effect button 32 and the jog dial 33 are connected to the sub integrated control device 83, and when the player operates the effect button 32 and the jog dial 33, the signal is input to the sub integrated control device 83. .

Bi-directional communication is possible between the sub integrated control device 83 and the production symbol control device 82.
The effect symbol control device 82 displays the effect symbol display based on the data and commands received from the sub integrated control device 83 (both those transmitted from the main control device 80 and those generated by the sub integrated control device 83). The device 6 is controlled to display an effect screen such as an effect symbol change display (symbol effect).

(3) Regarding Configuration of Launch Control Device, etc. The launch control device 84 controls the firing motor 29, and the operation state of the handle portion 64a indicated by the rotation amount signal from the handle SW 34 (in other words, the variable resistance that constitutes the handle SW 34). The game ball is fired at an intensity corresponding to the resistance value Z). When the right-hand button 64b is operated and the handle portion 64a is in a predetermined operation state, the launch control device 84 launches the game ball with the maximum strength, so that the right-hand hit (in the game area 3). The game ball is fired so as to flow down the right region (right strike region) of the center case 5).

  That is, when the handle portion 64a is located at the initial position (when Z ≦ lower limit value), the launch control device 84 does not fire the game ball and the handle portion 64a is tilted to the right from the initial position. In the case of (Z> lower limit value), a game ball is fired with an intensity corresponding to Z. The launch control device 84 increases the launch strength of the game ball as Z increases, and maximizes the launch strength when the handle portion 64a is located at the maximum position (when Z ≧ upper limit value).

  In addition, in the firing control device 84, when the left strike is performed to fire the game ball with the strength with which the game ball passes to the left of the center case 5 in the game area 3, the operation of the right strike button 64b is performed. Valid, otherwise the operation is invalid. That is, it is determined whether left-handed has been made based on the value of Z indicated by the rotation amount signal. If Y <Z <X (X and Y are predetermined resistance values), a right-handed button If the operation of 64b is enabled, otherwise, the operation of the right-handed button 64b is disabled (FIG. 7A).

  It should be noted that the launch control device 84 that launches a game ball in response to the operation of the handle portion 64a may launch the game ball with an intensity near the lower limit value that can reach the game area 3 when Z = Y. In the case of = X, the game ball may be fired with an intensity in the vicinity of the lower limit value at which right-handing is possible. The launch control device 84 may validate the right-handed button 64b when Z <X, and may invalidate the right-handed button 64b otherwise.

  Then, when the right-handed button 64b is valid and the right-handed signal is input from the right-handed SW 35, the launch control device 84 launches the game ball with the maximum strength regardless of the operation state indicated by the rotation amount signal. Let

  When the touch signal is not inputted or when the firing stop switch signal is inputted, the firing control device 84 does not play the game ball regardless of the state of the rotation amount signal or the presence of the right-handed signal. Do not fire.

Next, the circuit configuration of the launch control device 84 and the like will be described. Circuits 100 and 110 show the circuit configuration of the launch control device 84 and the like (FIGS. 7B and 8).
The firing control device 84 is connected to the firing stop SW27, right-handed SW35, drive circuit 101, variable resistor 102, right-handed resistor 103, first and second switch circuits 104, 105, etc. (FIG. 7B). .

The drive circuit 101 controls the launch motor 29 in accordance with an instruction from the launch control device 84 to launch a game ball.
Further, the variable resistor 102 constitutes the handle SW34, and the resistance value Z changes according to the operation state of the handle portion 64a (Z increases as the handle portion 64a is tilted to the right). . The variable resistor 102 is connected to the firing control device 84 via the right-handed SW 35 or the second switch circuit 105.

  Also, the right-handed SW 35 connects the right-handed resistor 103 and the firing control device 84 when the right-handed button 64b is operated, and the variable-resistor 102 when the right-handed button 64b is not operated. A launch control device 84 is connected. The right-handed SW 35 is connected to the sub-integrated control device 83, and outputs the operation state of the right-handed button 64b to the sub-integrated control device 83.

  Further, the right-handed resistor 103 has a resistance value comparable to the maximum value of the resistance value Z of the variable resistor 102, and is connected to the firing control device 84 via the first switch circuit 104 and the right-handed SW 35. Yes.

  Further, the first and second switch circuits 104 and 105 constitute a circuit 110 (FIG. 8). The circuit 110 includes first and second switch circuits 104 and 105, first and second comparison circuits 111 and 112, a first inversion circuit 113, an AND circuit 114, a second inversion circuit 115, and the like.

  The first comparison circuit 111 outputs an HI level signal when Z <X, and outputs an LO level signal when Z ≧ X. The second comparison circuit 112 outputs an HI level signal when Z> Y, and outputs an LO level signal when Z ≦ Y.

The first inversion circuit 113 inverts the signal output from the first comparison circuit 111 and outputs the inverted signal to the sub integrated control device 83.
The AND circuit 114 performs an AND operation on the signal output from the first comparison circuit 111 and the signal output from the second comparison circuit 112, and outputs a signal indicating the operation result.

The second inversion circuit 115 inverts and outputs the signal output from the AND circuit 114.
The first switch circuit 104 is connected when the HI level signal is output from the AND circuit 114, and is connected when the LO level signal is output.

  On the other hand, when the HI level signal is output from the second inverting circuit 115 (when the LO level signal is output from the AND circuit 114), the second switch circuit 105 enters the connected state, and the second inverting circuit. When the LO level signal is output from 115 (when the HI level signal is output from the AND circuit 114), the connected state is established.

  Thereby, when the right-handed button 64b is not operated, the right-handed SW 35 connects the variable resistor 102 and the firing control device 84, and disconnects the right-handed resistor 103 and the firing control device 84. For this reason, a game ball is launched with an intensity corresponding to Z.

  On the other hand, when the right-handed button 64b is operated, the variable resistor 102 is connected to the firing control device 84 via the second switch circuit 105, and the right-handed resistor 103 is The state is connected to the launch control device 84 via the switch circuit 104 and the right-handed SW 35.

  At this time, if the right-handed button is valid (HI level is output from the AND circuit 114), the first switch circuit 104 is connected and the second switch circuit 105 is not connected. Therefore, the right-handed resistance 103 is connected to the firing control device 84, and the variable resistance 102 and the firing control device 84 are disconnected. As a result, the firing control device 84 has a strength corresponding to the resistance value of the right-handed resistance 103. To fire a game ball. Thereby, right-handed is performed.

  On the other hand, if the right-handed button is invalid (the LO level is output from the AND circuit 114), the first switch circuit 104 is disconnected and the second switch circuit 105 is connected. Therefore, regardless of the state of the right-handed SW 35, the variable resistor 102 is connected to the launch control device 84, the right-handed resistor 103 and the launch control device 84 are disconnected, and the launch control device 84 has a strength corresponding to Z. To fire a game ball. As a result, the game ball is launched with a strength corresponding to the operation state of the handle portion 64a of the launch handle 64.

  The launch control device 84 launches a game ball with higher strength as the resistance value Z of the variable resistor 102 constituting the handle SW 34 is larger. Conversely, as the Z is smaller, the launch control device 84 launches a game ball with higher strength. It is good also as a structure.

  Further, the launch control device 84 is configured to detect the operation state of the handle portion 64a by the variable resistor 102, but may detect the operation state of the handle portion 64a using an electronic element other than the variable resistor 102. .

Further, when the right-handed button is invalid, the launch control device 84 may stop launching the game ball when the right-handed button is operated.
In the present embodiment, the right configuration button 64b is switched between valid and invalid according to the operation state of the handle portion 64a of the launch handle 64 by the circuit configuration of the launch control device 84 and the like. However, a configuration may be adopted in which a microcomputer is mounted on the launch control device 84 and the right-handed button 64b is switched between valid and invalid based on Z under the control of the microcomputer.

  In addition, the main controller 80, the sub integrated controller 83, and the like output a signal indicating the game status (for example, whether the game is a big hit game or whether it is in a short-time state) to the circuits 100, 110. Also good. If the game situation is predetermined (for example, during a big hit game or in a short time state), the right-handed button 64b is switched between valid and invalid according to the operation state of the handle portion 64a as described above. In other cases, the right-handed button 64b may be disabled regardless of the operation state.

(4) About twisting A variable winning opening (for example, a grand prize winning) in which an upper limit of the number of winnings in one opening period is determined by operating a launching handle and firing a plurality of game balls with different launching strengths. There is known twisting to win a number of game balls exceeding the upper limit at the mouth 14 and the second starting opening 11). In the pachinko machine 50 according to the present embodiment, twisting can be performed as follows (FIG. 9).

  In the pachinko machine 50, the upper limit of the number of winning prizes of the big winning opening 14 in each round of the big hit game is nine as an example. In addition, the upper limit of the number of winnings in the second start port 11 opened by winning in the normal symbol lottery is three as an example.

  In the case of twisting for the big winning opening 14, the player passes through the low speed launch path 120 when the number of winning prizes in the big winning opening 14 in the round of the big hit game reaches the upper limit number -1. The game ball is fired with the strength (torsion strength) to be stopped, and the launch is temporarily stopped. Thereafter, at a timing when the game ball passes through the launch area 130, the game ball is fired with an intensity passing through the high-speed launch path 121. As a result, the game ball that has passed through the low-speed launch path 120 and the game ball that has passed through the high-speed launch path 121 reach the big prize opening 14 at the same time. As a result, these two game balls are awarded to the grand prize opening 14 at the same time, and the upper limit number + 1 prizes are generated in the big prize opening 14 in one round.

  On the other hand, in the case where the second start opening 11 is to be twisted, the player can use the second start opening 11 in a single opening operation of the second start opening 11 (common figure game) performed by the normal symbol lottery. When the number of winnings reaches the upper limit of −1, the game ball is fired with a twisting strength, and the firing is temporarily stopped. Thereafter, at a timing when the game ball passes through the launch area 131, the game ball is fired with an intensity passing through the high-speed launch path 121. Thereby, the game ball that has passed through the low-speed launch path 120 and the game ball that has passed through the high-speed launch path 121 reach the second start port 11 at the same time. As a result, these two game balls win the second start opening 11 at the same time, and the upper limit number +1 wins in the second start opening 11 in one ordinary game.

  In the pachinko machine 50, when the right-handed button 64b is operated, a game ball is fired with a strength passing through the high-speed firing path 121. For this reason, it is conceivable to perform twisting using the right-handed button 64b.

  However, as described above, in the pachinko machine 50, the operation of the right hit button 64b is effective when the left strike is made, and when the game ball is fired with the torsion strike strength, The operation is invalid. For this reason, twisting using the right-handed button 64b cannot be performed.

  The twisting strength and the stop area vary depending on the configuration of the game area 3 (the position of the game nail provided in the game area 3, the presence or absence, position, shape, etc. of various accessories and center case). Needless to say. Further, in the pachinko machine 50, one big winning opening 14 is arranged on the right side of the center case 5. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the big winning opening 14 is a game ball which is hit right, such as below the center case 5. May be arranged at a reachable position. Further, a plurality of big winning holes may be provided, and at least one of these big winning holes may be arranged at a position where a right-handed game ball can be reached.

  Furthermore, in the pachinko machine 50, the game ball is launched with the maximum strength by operating the right-handed button 64b. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a configuration may be adopted in which a game ball is fired with a predetermined strength that enables right-handed hitting. Even in such a case, a firing path (twisting firing path) that can be twisted using the firing path when the right-handed button 64b is operated may be specified. If the game ball is fired with a predetermined range of strength including the strength passing through the twisting firing path (twisting strength) by operating the firing handle 64, the operation of the right strike button 64b is disabled. good.

  In addition, the game winning ball or the second starting port is arranged at a position where the left-handed game ball can be reached, and a left-handed strike is made by aiming at the game winning port according to the operation of the right-handed button 64b. May be. Even with such a configuration, there is a possibility that twisting using the operation of the right hit button 64b may be possible. In such a case, the game ball is fired with a strength within a predetermined range including the twisting strength. In this case, the operation of the right button 64b may be invalidated.

  Note that when the game ball is fired with a strength smaller than the maximum strength by operating the right-hand button 64b, the twisting strength may be higher than the strength when the game ball is fired by operating the right-hand button 64b. Let me add that there is sex.

  Further, in the pachinko machine 50, when a right hand is made by operating the handle portion 64a of the launch handle 64, the right hand button 64b is always disabled. However, even if the player hits the right hand by operating the handle portion 64a, the player cannot make a twist using the right hit button 64b unless the game ball is fired with a twisting strength. For this reason, the range of Z in which the right hit button 64b is disabled may be further narrowed down so that the right hit button 64b is disabled when the game ball is fired at least with torsional hitting strength.

  In addition, in the twisting with the pachinko machine 50 of the present embodiment, a game ball that passes through the low-speed firing path is first fired with a twisting strength, and then a game ball that passes through the high-speed firing path is fired. However, depending on the configuration of the game area, when a game ball that passes through the high-speed firing path is fired first, and then a game ball that passes through the low-speed fire path with a twisting strength is possible, it is possible to twist Is also envisaged. Even in such a case, as in the present embodiment, when the game ball is fired with a strength within a predetermined range including the twisting strength by operating the handle portion 64a, the right-handed button 64b is pressed. By disabling, twisting using the right-handed button 64b can be prevented.

[Description of operation]
(1) Outline In the pachinko machine 50 of the present embodiment, a big hit lottery is performed due to winning at the first and second start ports 10 and 11, and a predetermined number of rounds are obtained when the big hit lottery is won. A jackpot game consisting of In each round of the big hit game, the big winning opening 14 is opened and a predetermined time elapses, or when the upper limit number (for example, nine) is won in the big winning opening 14, the round is finished. . In each round, the open state of the special winning opening 14 may be maintained, or an operation for opening and closing the special winning opening 14 may be performed.

  Further, in the pachinko machine 50, a normal symbol lottery is performed due to the game ball passing through the normal symbol operation gate 12, and when the normal symbol lottery is won, a normal game that opens the second start port 11 is performed. Is called. The usual game continues until a predetermined time elapses or until the upper limit number (for example, 3) is won at the second starting port 11. It should be noted that the open state of the second start port 11 may be maintained during an ordinary game, or an operation for opening and closing the second start port 11 may be performed.

  The pachinko machine 50 also has a normal symbol display device that increases the probability of winning the normal symbol lottery, lengthens the opening time of the second starting port 11 when winning in the normal symbol lottery, and when the normal symbol lottery is made. 7 is provided with an open extension function that makes it easier to enter the second starting port 11 by shortening the fluctuation display time at 7. In addition, a time-shortening function is provided which operates together with the opening extension function and shortens the variable display time in the special symbol display device. Hereinafter, the gaming state in which the opening extension function and the time-shortening function are activated is also referred to as a time-shortening state.

Further, the pachinko machine 50 is provided with a probability changing function for improving the probability of winning in the big hit lottery. Hereinafter, a gaming state in which the probability changing function is activated is also referred to as a probability changing state.
Then, in the pachinko machine 50, after the big hit game is over, the state shifts to a probability change state or a short time state according to the winning symbol.

Below, operation | movement of the pachinko machine 50 is demonstrated in detail.
(2) Main Routine Next, a main routine in the main controller 80 of the pachinko machine 50 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. This main routine is started as a timer interrupt process with a period of 2 ms.

  In S10, the main controller 80 determines whether or not the main routine has been activated by a normal timer interrupt. If an affirmative determination is obtained (S10: Yes), the process proceeds to S20 and a negative determination is made. If the determination is obtained (S10: No), the process proceeds to S15.

In S15, the main controller 80 performs initial settings such as CPU and I / O, and shifts the processing to S80.
On the other hand, if a positive determination is obtained in S10, the main controller 80 updates the initial value random number (S20), the big hit determination random number (S25), the big hit symbol determination random number update (S30), The hit determination random number is updated (S35), the reach determination random number is updated (S40), and the fluctuation pattern determination random number is updated (S45).

  Then, the main control device 80 performs a winning confirmation process for detecting the winning of a game ball to a winning opening such as a starting opening (S50), and a determination process for determining whether or not to win a lottery due to winning at the starting opening (S55). ), A big hit game process (S60) for performing a big hit game that gives a predetermined game value to the player when winning the big hit lottery. In addition, a normal symbol determination process for performing a normal symbol lottery or the like due to the passage of the game ball through the normal symbol operating gate 12 (S65), and opening the normal electric accessory (second starting port 11) A general game process for performing a game (S67), a fraud monitoring process for detecting a player's fraud (S70), data and commands are transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83, etc. Each output process for transmitting information is performed (S75).

In S80, main controller 80 repeatedly updates the initial value random number until the next timer interrupt occurs and the main routine is started.
(3) Start Winning Confirmation Process Next, a start winning confirmation process for detecting a winning at the first and second start ports 10 and 11 and performing holding storage according to the winning is shown in the flowchart of FIG. Will be described. This process is configured as a subroutine called from the winning confirmation process executed from the main routine.

  In S100, the main controller 80 generates a winning game ball to the first start port 10 or the second start port 11 based on the detection signal of the first start port SW10a and the detection signal of the second start port SW11a. Determine if you did. If the determination is affirmative (S100: Yes), the process proceeds to S105. If the determination is negative (S100: No), the process ends.

  In S105, the main controller 80 determines whether or not the number of reserved memories for the special figure corresponding to the starting port where the winning has occurred is less than the maximum value (4 as an example). If the determination is affirmative (S105: Yes), the process proceeds to S110. If the determination is negative (S105: No), the process ends.

  In S110, the main controller 80 determines a big hit determining random number used for the big hit lottery, a big hit symbol determining random number for determining a symbol (winning symbol) to be stopped and displayed when the big hit lottery is won, A random number for reach determination for determining whether or not to reach, a variation pattern determination random number for determining a variation time of a special symbol, and the like are extracted. And the extracted random number is memorize | stored as a pending | holding memory | storage about the special figure corresponding to the starting port which a prize produced, and a process is transferred to S115.

  In S115, the main controller 80 determines whether or not the newly generated jackpot determination random number related to the hold storage is a specific value (a value that is a hit in the big hit lottery), the reach determination random number related to the hold storage, and the like. Pre-reading determination is performed to determine whether or not the value is a specific value (a value that can be reached in the design effect). Then, a prefetch command indicating the result of the prefetch determination and the type of special figure (whether it is the first special figure or the second special figure) corresponding to the hold storage for which the prefetch determination is performed is generated, and the sub-integrated control The data is transmitted to the device 83 (S120).

Note that the sub integrated control device 83 that has received the prefetch command stores the prefetch determination result indicated by the prefetch command until the pending storage corresponding to the prefetch command is exhausted.
In subsequent S125, the main control device 80 generates a hold number command indicating how many hold storages have occurred for the special figure corresponding to the newly generated hold storage, and transmits it to the sub integrated control device 83. This process ends.

  A single command indicating the number of reserved memories corresponding to each special figure and the result of the prefetch determination for the reserved memories may be generated, and the command may be used in place of the prefetch command or the pending number command. .

(4) About the success / failure determination process Next, the success / failure determination process in which the big hit lottery is performed using the big hit determination random number related to the hold storage will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. This process is executed from the main routine.

  First, with reference to FIG. 12, in S200, the main controller 80 determines whether or not the special electric accessory is in operation, that is, whether or not the big hit game is being executed. If the determination is affirmative (S200: Yes), the process ends. If the determination is negative (S200: No), the process proceeds to S205.

  In S205, the main controller 80 determines whether or not the first special figure or the second special figure is being displayed. If the determination is affirmative (S205: Yes), the process proceeds to S285 in FIG. 14, and if the determination is negative (S205: No), the process proceeds to S210.

  In S210, main controller 80 determines whether or not the final display of the first special figure or the second special figure is being displayed. If the determination is affirmative (S210: Yes), the process proceeds to S295 in FIG. 15, and if the determination is negative (S210: No), the process proceeds to S215 in FIG.

  Subsequently, with respect to FIG. 13, in S215, the main control device 80 determines whether or not there is the second reserved storage. If the determination is affirmative (S215: Yes), the process proceeds to S220 and if the determination is negative. (S215: No), the process proceeds to S225.

In S220, main controller 80 decrements the number of second reserved memories, selects the oldest second reserved memory, and shifts the process to S235.
In S225, the main controller 80 determines whether or not there is the first reserved storage. If the determination is affirmative (S225: Yes), the process proceeds to S230, and if the determination is negative (S225: No). This process is terminated.

In S230, main controller 80 decrements the number of first reserved memories, selects the oldest first reserved memory, and shifts the process to S235.
In the present embodiment, the second reserved memory is preferentially digested. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the first and second reserved memories may be digested from the first one.

  In S235, main controller 80 determines whether or not the probability variation flag indicating the probability variation state is 1, and in the case of an affirmative determination (S235: Yes), the process proceeds to S240 and a negative determination is made. In the case (S235: No), the process proceeds to S245.

  In S240, main controller 80 determines whether or not to win the jackpot lottery based on the jackpot determination random number related to the selected reserved storage and the determination table (probability change table) corresponding to the probability change state. Digest reserved memory. Then, the process proceeds to S250.

  On the other hand, in S245, the main controller 80 determines whether or not to win the jackpot lottery based on the jackpot determination random number related to the selected holding storage and the determination table (normal table) corresponding to the case where the probability variation state is not met. Determine and digest the reserved memory. Then, the process proceeds to S250.

  In S250, the main controller 80 determines whether or not the big hit lottery has been won. If the determination is affirmative (S250: Yes), the process proceeds to S255, and if the determination is negative (S250: No). ), The process proceeds to S270.

In S255, main controller 80 determines a winning symbol based on the jackpot symbol determining random number associated with the digested reserved memory. Then, the process proceeds to S260.
In S260, main controller 80 determines the variation time of the special symbol based on the random number for determining the variation pattern related to the reserved storage that has been digested, and proceeds to S265.

In S265, the main control device 80 sets the number of rounds of the big hit game, whether or not to enter the probable change state or the short time state after the big hit game, and shifts the process to S280.
On the other hand, when the negative determination is obtained in S250, the main control device 80 shifts to the determination of the reach determination random number and the variation pattern related to the digestion of the reserved storage in S270. Based on the random number for use, the special symbol variation time and the like are determined, and the process proceeds to S275. It should be noted that, depending on the variation time of the special symbol, the mode of the symbol effect (whether it becomes reach or normal (the symbol effect that goes out without reaching)) in the case of being lost in the big win lottery is determined.

  In S275, the main controller 80 updates the counter indicating the remaining number of jackpot lotteries that can be executed during the probability change state (number of times of probability change) and the remaining number of jackpot lotteries that can be executed during the short-time state (number of times reduced). Then, the process proceeds to S280.

In S280, the main controller 80 transmits a hold number command indicating the number of the first hold memory and the second hold memory after the big hit lottery to the sub integrated control device 83.
In addition, the change display of the special symbol corresponding to the digested pending storage is started, and the change start command indicating the change time of the special symbol to the sub integrated control device 83 (in other words, the change time of the effect symbol) The symbol production is started by transmitting. Further, a symbol designating command for designating an effect symbol to be displayed in a stopped state is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 83 (if it is a big hit, an effect symbol corresponding to the winning symbol determined in S255 is designated). This process is terminated.

  In other words, the symbol designating command indicates the result of the jackpot lottery, and if the jackpot is won, the type of jackpot (whether it involves a transition to a probability change state or a short-time state, how many rounds of the jackpot game are It is added that the command indicates whether it will be performed.

  Subsequently, with reference to FIG. 14, in S285 that shifts during the fluctuation display of the first special figure or the second special figure, the main controller 80 determines whether or not the fluctuation time of the special figure has passed, and in the case of a positive determination (S285: Yes), the process proceeds to S290, and in the case of a negative determination (S285: No), this process ends.

  In S290, the main control device 80 terminates the special symbol variation display, displays the special symbol confirmation symbol, and transmits a symbol confirmation command for causing the sub-integrated control device 83 to perform the effect symbol confirmation display, This process ends.

  Subsequently, with reference to FIG. 15, in S <b> 295 that shifts during the special figure confirmation display, the main controller 80 determines whether or not the duration of the special figure confirmation display has ended. If the determination is affirmative (S295: Yes), the process proceeds to S300. If the determination is negative (S295: No), the process ends.

In S300, main controller 80 ends the special figure confirmation display, and proceeds to S305.
In S305, the main control device 80 determines whether the special figure that has been confirmed and displayed is that of the big hit. If the determination is affirmative (S305: Yes), the process proceeds to S315 and a negative determination is made. In the case of (S305: No), the process proceeds to S350.

  In S315, main controller 80 refers to a probability variation flag indicating that the probability variation state is present, and when probability variation flag is 1, clears the probability variation flag (S320), and then proceeds to S325.

  In S325, the main controller 80 refers to the time reduction flag indicating that the time reduction state is set, and when the time reduction flag is 1, the time reduction flag is cleared (S330), and then the process proceeds to S335.

  The main control device 80 executes a conditional device operation start process (S335), an accessory continuous operation device operation start process (S340), and a big hit start effect process (S345) in sequence, thereby indicating a command for a big hit game. Alternatively, the jackpot game is started by transmitting a command for instructing the start of the jackpot game to the sub-integrated control device 83, and this processing is terminated.

  On the other hand, in S350 to which the process proceeds when a negative determination is obtained in S305, the main control device 80 refers to the probability change flag, and when the flag is 1 (S350: Yes), the control is executed during the probability change state. Reference is made to the remaining number of jackpot lotteries (the number of times of probability variation) (S355). If the remaining number is 0 (S355: Yes), the probability variation flag is cleared (S360), and the process proceeds to S365.

  In S365, the main controller 80 refers to the time reduction flag, and when the flag is 1 (S365: Yes), refers to the remaining number of jackpot lotteries (number of time reductions) that can be executed during the time reduction state ( S370). If the remaining number is 0 (S370: Yes), the time reduction flag is cleared (S375), and the process proceeds to S380.

  In S380, the main controller 80 executes a state designation command transmission process for transmitting a state designation command for notifying the sub game control apparatus 83 of the current gaming state, and ends this process.

(5) About jackpot game processing Next, the jackpot game processing for controlling the progress of the jackpot game will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. This process is executed from the main routine.

  In S400, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the accessory continuous operation device is operating, that is, whether or not the big hit game is being executed. If the determination is affirmative (S400: Yes), the process proceeds to S405. If the determination is negative (S400: No), the process ends.

  In S405, the main controller 80 determines whether or not the special winning opening 14 is being opened. If the determination is affirmative (S405: Yes), the process proceeds to S450 in FIG. In the case of (S405: No), the process proceeds to S410.

  In S410, the main control device 80 determines whether or not it is during the interval of each round in the jackpot game. If the determination is affirmative (S410: Yes), the process proceeds to S470 in FIG. In the case of determination (S410: No), the process proceeds to S415.

  In S415, the main controller 80 determines whether or not the big hit game is being ended. If the determination is affirmative (S415: Yes), the process proceeds to S500 in FIG. In the case (S415: No), the process proceeds to S420.

  In S420, main controller 80 determines whether or not the start effect time in the big hit game has elapsed. If the determination is affirmative (S420: Yes), the process proceeds to S425, and if the determination is negative. (S420: No), this process ends.

In S425, the main controller 80 executes a special winning opening opening process for opening the special winning opening 14, and ends the present process.
Subsequently, with reference to FIG. 17, in S450 that proceeds while the special winning opening 14 is opened, the main controller 80 determines whether or not the number of game balls won in the special winning opening 14 has become nine. If the determination is affirmative (S450: Yes), the process proceeds to S460. If the determination is negative (S450: No), the process proceeds to S455.

  In S455, the main controller 80 determines whether or not the opening time of the special winning opening 14 has ended. If the determination is affirmative (S455: Yes), the process proceeds to S460 and the determination is negative. (S455: No), this process is terminated.

In S460, the main controller 80 executes a special winning opening closing process for closing the special winning opening 14, and proceeds to S465.
In S465, main controller 80 executes a big hit interval process for setting an interval for each round of the big hit game, and ends this process.

  On the other hand, in S470 which shifts during the interval of each round, the main controller 80 determines whether or not the interval time of the big hit game has elapsed. If the determination is affirmative (S470: Yes), the process proceeds to S475. If the determination is negative (S470: No), the process is terminated.

  In S475, the main control device 80 determines whether or not it is the final round of the big hit game. If the determination is affirmative (S475: Yes), the process proceeds to S480 and if the determination is negative (S475: No), the process proceeds to S485.

In S480, main controller 80 executes a jackpot end effect process for performing an effect when the jackpot game is ended, and ends the present process.
On the other hand, in S485, the main controller 80 executes a special winning opening opening process for opening the special winning opening 14, and ends this process.

  Subsequently, with reference to FIG. 18, in S500 that shifts to the end effect of the big hit game, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the time of the end effect has ended, and in the case of a positive determination (S500: Yes). The process proceeds to S505, and in the case of a negative determination (S500: No), this process is terminated.

In subsequent S505 and S510, the main control device 80 stops the accessory continuous operation device and the condition device, and proceeds to S515.
In S515, the main controller 80 determines whether or not to shift to the probability change state after the big hit game, and in the case of an affirmative determination (S515: Yes), the number of jackpot lotteries that can be executed in the probability change state (the number of probability changes) ) Is set (S520), the probability variation flag is set (S525), and the process proceeds to S530.

  In S530, the main controller 80 determines whether or not to shift to the time-saving state after the big hit game, and in the case of an affirmative determination (S530: Yes), the number of jackpot lotteries that can be executed during the time-saving state (the number of time reductions). ) Is set (S535), the time reduction flag is set (S540), and the process proceeds to S545.

  In S545 and S550, main controller 80 transmits to sub integrated control device 83 a process for transmitting a jackpot end command for ending the effect related to the jackpot game, and a state designation command for notifying the game state after the jackpot game ends. The state designation command transmission process to be executed is executed, and this process is terminated.

(6) About Normal Symbol Lottery In the pachinko machine 50, the normal symbol lottery and the general symbol game are performed by the winning confirmation process (S50), the general symbol determination process (S65), and the general symbol game process (S67).

  That is, in the winning confirmation process, the main controller 80 determines whether or not the game ball has passed the normal symbol operation gate 12 based on the signal from the normal symbol operation SW. When the normal symbol operation gate 12 is passed, a random number is extracted and stored on hold. A maximum of four random numbers are stored on hold. Further, the main control device 80 displays the number of reserved storages via the usual number-of-holds display device 19.

  Further, in the normal symbol determination process, the main control device 80 digests the random number by performing a normal symbol lottery based on the random number related to the oldest reserved storage. At this time, the main control device 80 displays the fluctuation of the normal symbol on the normal symbol display device 9, and then stops and displays the normal symbol corresponding to the result of the normal symbol lottery. Thereby, the result of the normal symbol lottery is notified.

  Further, in the general game process, the main controller 80 performs a general game by opening and closing the second starting port 11 in a predetermined pattern when a winning is made in the normal symbol lottery. The main controller 80 ends the ordinary game when the duration of the ordinary game ends or when the number of winnings in the second start port 11 reaches the upper limit.

(7) About Production In the pachinko machine 50, the sub integrated control device 83 controls the production design control device 82 and the like based on a command from the main control device 80, and via the screen of the production design display device 6, the speaker 66, and the like. Perform various productions. Specifically, the sub-integrated control device 83 performs a symbol effect that displays a pseudo symbol variably, a hold effect that displays a hold symbol corresponding to the hold memory, a pre-read effect that suggests a pre-read result, and the like. Further, the sub integrated control device 83 is based on a command from the main control device 80, and the progress status of the big hit game (for example, the total number of rounds, the current round, the number of winnings to the big winning opening 14, the number of winning balls) Etc.) is performed.

  Further, during the big hit game, a right strike is performed. However, the player may make a right strike by adjusting the handle portion 64a of the launch handle 64, or the right strike by operating the right strike button 64b. May be performed. However, as described above, when the handle portion 64a is in an operation state in which a right strike is made, the right strike button 64b is disabled, and a game ball is fired with strength according to the operation state of the firing handle 64. At this time, when the right-handed button 64b is operated, the sub integrated control device 83 performs a right-handed effect together with the big hit effect. Hereinafter, the right-handed effect processing for performing the right-handed effect will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. This process is periodically executed by the sub integrated control device 83.

  In S600, the sub integrated control device 83 determines whether or not the big hit game is in progress, and if an affirmative determination is obtained, the process proceeds to S605, and if a negative determination is obtained, the present processing is terminated. To do.

  In S605, the sub integrated control device 83 determines whether right-handed is invalid. Specifically, based on a signal from the first inversion circuit 113 provided in the circuit 110 constituting the launch control device 84 and the like, whether or not the handle portion 64a of the launch handle 64 is in an operation state in which the right hand is turned (handle SW34). It is determined whether or not the resistance value Z of the variable resistor 102 that constitutes X is greater than or equal to X). When the affirmative determination is obtained (S605: Yes), the sub-integrated control device 83 regards the right-handed as invalid and proceeds to S610, and when a negative determination is obtained (S605: No). , Right-handed is considered valid, and this process is terminated.

  The sub integrated control device 83 determines whether or not the handle portion 64a of the firing handle 64 is left-handed based on the level of the signal from the first inversion circuit 113 and the signal output from the second comparison circuit 112. (Y ≦ Z ≦ X) may be determined. If it is not the left-handed operation state, the right-handed operation is regarded as invalid, and the process proceeds to S610. If it is the left-handed operation state, the right-handed operation is regarded as valid, and this process is terminated. Also good.

  In S610, the sub integrated control device 83 determines whether or not the right-handed button 64b has been operated based on the signal from the right-handed SW 35. If an affirmative determination is obtained (S610: Yes), the process proceeds to S615, and if a negative determination is obtained (S610: No), this process ends.

  In S615, the sub-integrated control device 83 determines whether or not it is a predetermined effectable period during the big hit game, and when an affirmative determination is obtained (S615: Yes), the process proceeds to S620. If a negative determination is obtained (S615: No), this process ends. The effectable period may be, for example, during a big hit game round, a round interval, or a period after (or before) a predetermined round. .

  In S620, the sub integrated control device 83 starts a right-handed effect, and then ends this process. Note that the sub-integrated control device 83 starts the right-handed effect when the right-handed button 64b is operated when the right-handed button 64b is disabled regardless of whether or not it is the effectable period during the big hit game. Also good.

  In addition, the sub integrated control device 83 may determine the operation state of the stop button 64c based on signals from the circuits 100 and 110. And when the stop button 64c is operated, it is good also as a structure which does not perform a right-handed effect irrespective of whether right-handedness is effective.

Next, the right-handed effect will be described. In the right-handed effect, it is suggested whether or not a privilege such as a probable change state or a short-time state is given after the big hit game ends.
Specifically, in the right-handed effect, an effect screen 700 on which the racing car 701 and the obstacle 702 are projected is displayed on the effect symbol display device 6 (FIG. 20). Then, when a privilege is given after the big hit game, an effect screen 710 in which the racing car 701 travels by avoiding the obstacle 702 is displayed. On the other hand, when the bonus is not given after the big hit game, an effect screen 720 in which the racing car 701 collides with the obstacle 702 and explodes is displayed.

  Of course, the mode of the right-handed effect is not limited to this. For example, a predetermined character appears, a predetermined sound is output, a gimmick (not shown) arranged in the center case 5 ) May be used to make a right-handed effect and suggest whether or not a privilege will be granted after the big hit game ends.

  Moreover, according to the privilege content provided after a big hit game, you may perform the right-handed effect of a different content. Specifically, for example, a right-handed effect with different contents may be given depending on whether both a probable state and a short time state are given after a big hit game, or a case where only one is given. Depending on the continuation period, right-handed effects with different contents may be performed. Further, in the right-handed effect, the presence / absence and contents of the bonus after the big hit game may be always notified accurately, or the presence / absence and content of the privilege may be accurately notified with a certain probability.

[effect]
According to the pachinko machine 50 of the present embodiment, the right-handed button 64b is disabled when the game ball is launched with a twisting strength by operating the handle portion 64a provided on the launching handle 64. Therefore, twisting using the right-handed button 64b can be prevented.

[Other Embodiments]
(1) The pachinko machine 50 according to the present embodiment is configured as a so-called digipachi. However, the present invention is not limited to such a pachinko machine, and other models (for example, general electric machines, so-called blades, right) It can also be applied to a model called a product. In this type of pachinko machine, a variable winning opening with an upper limit set for the number of winnings in one opening period and a right-handed button similar to this embodiment are provided, and the right-handed button is used. When twisting is possible, the same effect can be obtained by applying the present invention.

  (2) Also, the pachinko machine 50 according to the present embodiment performs a right-handed effect when receiving an operation of the right-handed button 64b when the right-handed button 64b is disabled during the big-hit game, but it is not during the big-hit game. However, when an invalid operation of the right-handed button 64b is accepted, a right-handed effect may be performed.

  Specifically, for example, when an invalid operation of the right-handed button 64b is accepted during a short-time state, a probability change state, a normal game, or the like, a right-handed effect may be performed. When the operation of the right-handed button 64b is accepted, a right-handed effect may be performed. In the right-handed effect other than during the big hit game, for example, if the probability change is latent, it may be suggested whether or not the probability change state is present, or a predetermined character is made to appear normally. May produce different performances. Even in such a case, the same effect can be obtained.

[Correspondence with Claims]
The correspondence between the terms used in the description of the present embodiment and the terms used in the description of the claims is shown.

  The pachinko machine 50 is an example of a ball game machine, the circuits 100 and 110 are examples of launching means, right-handed means, and prohibiting means, the second starting port 11 and the big winning opening 14 are examples of variable ball openings, The symbol actuating gate 12 corresponds to an example of a lottery area, and the right-handed button 64b provided on the firing handle 64 corresponds to an example of a receiving unit.

  In addition, S65 of the main routine corresponds to an example of a lottery means, S67 corresponds to an example of an opening / closing control means, S240 and S245 of determination processing for success / failure correspond to an example of determination means for success / failure, and a big hit game process corresponds to an example of a big hit game means. S620 in the right-handed effect process corresponds to an example of effect means.

  Further, an operation on the handle portion 64a of the firing handle 64 corresponds to an example of a firing operation, and an operation on the right-handed button 64b corresponds to an example of a right-handed operation.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Game board, 3 ... Game area, 5 ... Center case, 6 ... Production symbol display apparatus, 10 ... 1st start opening, 11 ... 2nd start opening, 12 ... Normal symbol operation gate, 14 ... Grand prize opening, 27 ... Launch stop SW, 28 ... Touch SW, 29 ... Launch motor, 34 ... Handle SW, 35 ... Right-handed SW, 50 ... Pachinko machine, 64 ... Launch handle, 64a ... Handle part, 64b ... Right-handed button, 64c ... Stop Button, 80 ... main control device, 82 ... production symbol control device, 83 ... sub integrated control device, 84 ... launch control device, 100 ... circuit, 110 ... circuit.

Claims (4)

Launching means for launching a game ball toward the game area at a strength determined by a launch operation received from a player;
Accepting means for accepting a right-handed operation from the player;
When the accepting means accepts the right-handed operation, a right-handed means for launching a game ball with a predetermined strength that can reach a right-handed area that is an area to the right of the center of the gaming area;
A game ball launched toward the right-handed area is arranged at a position where it can enter, and a closed state in which it is difficult or impossible to enter the game ball, and the game ball is inserted more than the closed state. An easily open state, and when the predetermined upper limit number of game balls enter during the open state, a variable entrance port that shifts to the closed state;
The strength of the game ball fired by the right-handed means in response to the right-handed operation is different from the strength of the game ball and reaches the variable entrance at the same time as the front of the game ball. Alternatively, the strength of launching a game ball that can cause a game ball launched later to reach the variable entrance is a twisting strength, and the strength determined by the launching operation is predetermined including the twisting strength. If the strength of the range, prohibiting means for prohibiting the launch of the game ball by the right-hand hit means,
A ball game machine characterized by comprising: In the ball game machine according to claim 1,
A grand prize opening configured as the variable entrance,
A determination unit for determining whether or not the ball is correct due to the ball entering the starting port;
The big prize opening is composed of a predetermined number of rounds in the open state, and after the round ends, the big prize opening is in the closed state, and the upper limit number of game balls during the round A jackpot game means for performing a jackpot game in which the round ends when the player enters the ball due to winning in the determination of success or failure,
A ball game machine further comprising: In the ball game machine according to claim 1,
A start opening configured as the variable entrance,
A determination unit for determining whether or not the ball is correct due to the ball entering the starting port;
Lottery means for performing a lottery due to game balls entering the lottery area;
When winning by lottery by the lottery means, the start opening is in the open state, and when the upper limit number of game balls enter the start opening, the opening and closing control means to put the start opening in the closed state;
A ball game machine further comprising: In the ball game machine according to claim 2,
During the jackpot game, when the prohibiting means prohibits the right-handed means from launching a game ball, the presentation means performs a predetermined effect in response to the reception means accepting the right-handed operation. Further comprising means,
A ball game machine characterized by