JP2017018269A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine equipped with unconventional game properties.SOLUTION: As "winning" as a result of a shift lottery, there are set "ready-to-win winning" which can shift to a jackpot chance state via a ready-to-win state and a "definite winning" which directly shifts to a jackpot chance state not via the ready-to-win state. Thus, there are provided game properties totally different from a conventionally well-known game machine where shift to the jackpot state occurs when symbols are definitively displayed in a prescribed jackpot definite display mode in a normal game state, for example, and a Pachinko machine 1 can provide a player with unconventional novel games.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 24

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as an independent single-type pachinko machine that circulates gaming balls, for example.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, as an example of a gaming machine, as described in Patent Document 1, for example, an independent single-type pachinko machine in which a well-known pachinko machine and a game ball circulation device are installed on a support base is known.

JP-A-10-179898

  In recent years, the gaming machine such as the above-mentioned independent single-type pachinko machine has been studied for introduction to a nursing facility or the like instead of the so-called pachinko hall. And when introducing to a care facility, for example, in a normal gaming state, it is not a conventionally well-known gaming machine that shifts to a big hit state when a symbol is fixedly displayed in a predetermined jackpot fixed display mode. A gaming machine with characteristics is desired.

  Accordingly, the present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine having unprecedented gaming properties.

In order to achieve the above object, the invention described in claim 1 of the present invention includes a detecting means for detecting a game ball flowing down in a game area, a symbol display unit for changing / determining a symbol, and a game. Control means for controlling the operation, and when the predetermined game condition is satisfied in response to detection of the game ball by the detection means in the first game state, the control means starts from the first game state. A gaming machine that shifts a gaming state to another gaming state, wherein the control means changes a symbol display mode in the symbol display unit to a predetermined state when a first gaming condition is satisfied in the first gaming state. After changing to the transition display mode, the game state is shifted from the first game state to the second game state, and when the predetermined special condition is satisfied in the second game state, the symbol is displayed in a predetermined special confirmation display mode. Confirm with And then, when the second gaming condition is satisfied in the first gaming state while the second gaming state is shifted from the second gaming state to the third gaming state, the symbol display unit displays the symbol in the special confirmation display mode. The game state is shifted from the first game state to the third game state after the display is confirmed.
According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the first aspect of the present invention, game operation means operable by a player is provided, and the control means is provided during a predetermined special period in the second game state. When the operation of the game operation means is detected, the symbol is confirmed and displayed in the special confirmation display mode, and it is determined that the special condition is satisfied with the confirmation display, while the operation of the game operation means is performed in a period other than the special period. When detected, the symbol is displayed in a fixed display mode different from the special fixed display mode, and it is determined that the non-special condition is satisfied with the fixed display.
According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the first aspect of the present invention, game operation means that can be operated by a player is provided, and the control means sets a predetermined game period in the second game state. When the number of times of operation of the game operating means during the game period reaches a predetermined number, the symbol is displayed in the special confirmation display mode, and it is determined that the special condition is satisfied with the confirmation display. If the number of times of operation of the game operation means does not reach the predetermined number, the symbol is displayed in a fixed display mode different from the special fixed display mode, and it is determined that the non-special condition is satisfied with the fixed display. Features.

According to the present invention, when the first gaming condition is satisfied in the first gaming state, the symbol display mode in the symbol display unit becomes the predetermined transition display mode, and then the first gaming state changes to the second gaming state. When the gaming state transitions and a predetermined special condition is satisfied in the second gaming state, the symbol is fixedly displayed in a predetermined special confirmation display mode, and then the gaming state is changed from the second gaming state to the third gaming state. On the other hand, when the second gaming condition is satisfied in the first gaming state, the gaming state transitions from the first gaming state to the third gaming state after the symbol is confirmed and displayed in the special confirmation display mode in the symbol display unit. To do. Therefore, for example, in a normal gaming state, when a symbol is confirmed and displayed in a predetermined jackpot confirmation display mode, it has completely different gaming characteristics from a conventionally known gaming machine, such as shifting to a jackpot state, and an unprecedented novel game. Can be provided to the player.
Further, the game operation means is operated during a predetermined special period in the second game state (Claim 2), or a predetermined game period is set in the second game state, and the game operation means is operated a predetermined number of times during the game period. When the above is operated (Claim 3), the symbol is confirmed and displayed in the special confirmation display mode, and it is determined that the special condition is satisfied with the confirmation display, and the gaming state shifts from the second gaming state to the third gaming state. It will be. Therefore, the game performance can be further improved, and a gaming machine that can provide a more innovative game to the player can be provided.

It is perspective explanatory drawing which showed the whole pachinko machine with a support stand. It is perspective explanatory drawing which showed the pachinko machine with a support stand from the upper left side. It is explanatory drawing which showed the pachinko machine with a support stand from the back side. It is explanatory drawing which showed the pachinko machine with a support stand before assembling a back board from the back side. It is explanatory drawing which showed the pachinko machine with a support stand from the right side. It is perspective explanatory drawing which showed the support stand from the front side. It is perspective explanatory drawing which showed the trolley | bogie from the front side. It is perspective explanatory drawing which showed the frame body from the front side. It is explanatory drawing which showed the frame body from the bottom face side. It is sectional explanatory drawing which showed the contact state of an angle adjustment board and the machine frame of a pachinko machine in a support stand. It is sectional explanatory drawing which showed the state which has fixed the machine frame with the fixing bolt in the support stand. It is perspective explanatory drawing which showed the front side of the backplate. It is explanatory drawing which showed the game board from the front side. It is explanatory drawing which showed the top plate cover, (a) is a top view, (b) is a rear view, (c) is the perspective explanatory drawing shown from diagonally backward. It is the block diagram which showed the control mechanism of the pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing which showed the response | compatibility with the numerical value of e counter, and a basic fluctuation pattern. It is explanatory drawing which showed the response | compatibility with a basic fluctuation pattern and a detailed fluctuation pattern. It is explanatory drawing which showed the game card. It is explanatory drawing which showed the cross section of the game ball used with a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing which showed the upper plate member, (a) has shown the state which mounted | wore with the upper plate cover, (b) has each shown the state which removed the upper plate cover. It is the isometric view explanatory drawing which showed the circulation member from the front side. It is perspective explanatory drawing which showed the handle unit. It is explanatory drawing which showed the handle | steering-wheel unit, (a) is shown from the upper side, (b) is shown from the front side, (c) is shown from the right side, respectively. It is the flowchart figure which showed the flow of the game in a normal state. It is the flowchart figure which showed the flow of the game in a high probability state. It is the flowchart figure which showed the flow of the game in a time-short state. It is the flowchart figure which showed the flow of the game in a reach state.

  Hereinafter, a pachinko machine with a support base according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

(Description of support stand)
First, the structure of the support base 70 will be described with reference to FIGS.
FIG. 1 is an explanatory perspective view showing an entire pachinko machine with a support base. FIG. 2 is a perspective explanatory view showing a pachinko machine with a support base from the upper left side. FIG. 3 is an explanatory view showing a pachinko machine with a support base from the rear side. FIG. 4 is an explanatory view showing a pachinko machine with a support before assembling the back plate 80 from the rear side. FIG. 5 is an explanatory view showing a pachinko machine with a support base from the right side. FIG. 6 is a perspective explanatory view showing the support base 70 from the front side. FIG. 7 is a perspective explanatory view showing the carriage 71 from the front side. FIG. 8 is a perspective explanatory view showing the frame body 72 from the front side. FIG. 9 is an explanatory view showing the frame body 72 from the bottom surface side. FIG. 10 is an explanatory cross-sectional view showing a contact state between the angle adjusting plate 87 and the machine casing 3 of the pachinko machine 1 in the support base 70. FIG. 11 is an explanatory sectional view showing a state in which the machine casing 3 is fixed by the fixing bolt 88 in the support base 70. FIG. 12 is an explanatory perspective view showing the front side of the back plate 80.

  The support base 70 can install the pachinko machine 1 and the card discharge unit 91, and constitutes an independent single-type pachinko machine by installing them, and assembles the wooden carriage 71 and the wooden frame body 72. Formed. The carriage 71 includes a bottom plate 73, a pair of side plates 74 and 74 erected on both left and right side portions of the bottom plate 73, a top plate 76 that is fixed so as to connect the upper portions of the side plates 74 and 74, and the side plate 74. , 74 and a reinforcing plate 75 constructed along the bottom surface of the top plate 76. The bottom plate 73 is formed by forming a notch portion 77 that is recessed rearward along the front end edge of a flat plate formed in a substantially rectangular shape in the left-right direction. Four casters 78, 78,... For moving the support base 70 to a desired position and four stoppers 79, 79,... For fixing the support base 70 at the desired position are attached. Further, the left and right outer portions of the notch 77 at the front end portion of the bottom plate 73 have a large front end protruding substantially to the same extent as the front end of the top plate 76.

  Further, the side plates 74, 74 are erected along the left and right side edges of the bottom plate 73, and the front end surface of each side plate 74 is formed as a smooth curved surface that gradually goes to the rear side as it goes upward. Yes. Furthermore, the top plate 76 is a flat plate formed in a substantially rectangular shape, and is fixed to the upper end surfaces of the side plates 74 and 74 so as to cover the space S <b> 1 above the bottom plate 73. A rubber member is attached to the end surface of the top plate 76 so that the end surface (particularly the edge) of the top plate 76 is not exposed. In addition, the reinforcing plate 75 is a flat plate formed in the shape of a rectangular plate, and extends downward along the bottom surface of the top plate 76 between the side plates 74 and 74 at a position that is substantially centered in the front-rear direction of the top plate 76. It is erected.

  And in the trolley | bogie 71 which has the bottom plate 73, the side plates 74 and 74, the top plate 76, and the reinforcement board 75 which were mentioned above, it is surrounded by the notch part 77, the side plates 74 and 74, and the top plate 76 in the front side. And a space opened forward and downward is provided. And the said space functions as a space which receives a wheelchair, a chair, a player's leg, etc. to the inner side of the cart 71. In addition, this space communicates with a space S1 on the bottom plate 73 (a space S1 surrounded by the bottom plate 73, the side plates 74 and 74, and the top plate 76) and extends to the rear side. You can extend your legs to the back. Further, the left and right outer portions of the notch 77 at the front end portion of the bottom plate 73 project forward largely to the same extent as the front end portion of the top plate 76, so that the player gains weight at the front end of the top plate 76. Even if it is applied, the carriage 71 does not fall forward.

  On the other hand, the frame body 72 includes a pair of left and right side plates 81a and 81b, a top plate 82 and a bottom plate 83 spanned between the side plates 81a and 81b, an upper plate 84 standing on the top plate 82, and a side plate 81b. A front plate 85 erected between the bottom plate 83 and the top plate 82 and a back plate 80 attached so as to cover the space S2 between the side plates 81a and 81b from the rear. The side plate 81 a constitutes the left side surface of the frame body 72 and is formed in a substantially rectangular flat plate shape that is sufficiently longer in the vertical direction than the machine frame 3 of the pachinko machine 1. A connecting hole 86 is formed in the upper end portion of the side plate 81a so that the frame bodies 72 and the support bases 70 can be connected to the left and right. An angle adjusting plate 87 for setting the installation angle in the front-rear direction of the pachinko machine 1 to a predetermined installation angle is attached to the inner surface (right surface) of the side plate 81a. The angle adjustment plate 87 has a tapered surface (an inclined surface inclined forward and backward by a predetermined angle with respect to the vertical surface) toward the rear side as the front surface of the angle adjustment plate 87 moves downward. By bringing the rear surface of one machine frame 3 into contact, the installation angle of the pachinko machine 1 can be automatically set to a predetermined installation angle. On the other hand, the side plate 81b constitutes the right side surface of the frame body 72, and is formed in a substantially rectangular shape having the same vertical height as the side plate 81a, and a connecting hole 86 is formed in the upper end portion thereof. ing.

  The top plate 82 constitutes the upper surface of the frame body 72, and is formed in a rectangular flat plate shape whose length in the front-rear direction is shorter than the length in the front-rear direction of the side plates 81a, 81b. It spans between the side plates 81a and 81b at a position that is substantially the same as the vertical height of the machine casing 3 of the pachinko machine 1 from the lower end. A set of fixing bolts 88, 88 that can be screwed downward is attached to the top plate 82, and the pachinko machine 1 is attached to the frame body by screwing the fixing bolts 88, 88 into the upper surface of the machine frame 3. 72 can be fixed. Further, the bottom plate 83 constitutes the bottom surface of the frame body 72 and is assembled so as to connect the lower ends of the side plates 81a and 81b. The bottom plate 83 is provided with a receiving portion 89 that is notched rearward at the front portion of a substantially rectangular flat plate extending from the left end portion to the left and right lengths substantially the same as the length in the left and right direction of the machine frame 3. Thus, after the support base 70 is assembled as described later, the installation position of the pachinko machine 1 on the support base 70 can be positioned by inserting the bottom of the machine frame 3 into the receiving portion 89. Further, the bottom plate 83 is provided with a plurality of bolt holes 90, 90... For integrating the frame body 72 and the carriage 71.

  Furthermore, the upper board 84 is a rectangular flat plate-like member standing along the front edge of the top board 82, and a history display for displaying a game history of the pachinko machine 1 is provided at a substantially central portion of the front surface. A device 57 is installed. In addition, the front plate 85 is a rectangular flat plate-like member that is long in the vertical direction, and is erected from the lower end to the lower surface of the top plate 82 along the front edge of the side plate 81b. The distance in the left-right direction between the left end surface of the front plate 85 and the side plate 81a is substantially the same as the length in the left-right direction of the machine casing 3. A card discharge unit 91 for discharging the game cards 60 a to 60 c to the front side of the front plate 85 is installed on the rear side of the front plate 85. The card discharge unit 91 includes a front side device 94 having a discharge slit 92 and discharge notification LEDs 93, 93,..., And a discharge device 95 for discharging the built-in cards one by one. The front device 94 is installed on the front surface of the front plate 85, and the discharge device 95 is installed on the mounting plate 96 fixed to the rear surface of the front plate 85.

  In addition, the back plate 80 is formed in a rectangular flat plate shape whose length in the left-right direction is substantially the same as the distance between the side plates 81a, 81b and whose vertical length is shorter than that of the side plates 81a, 81b. The back plate 80 is fixed to the side plates 81a and 81b with both left and right edges contacting the rear end surfaces of the side plates 81a and 81b, and covers the space S2 between the side plates 81a and 81b from the rear. A sound absorbing material 55 is attached to a predetermined position on the front surface of the back plate 80.

  The support base 70 including the carriage 71 and the frame body 72 configured as described above is stored and transported in a state of being divided into the carriage 71 and the frame body 72. Then, after the carriage 71 is fixed at a desired position, the frame body 72 is set on the top plate 76 of the carriage 71, and the bottom plate 83 of the frame body 72 and the top plate 76 of the carriage 71 are firmly fixed using bolts or the like. Link. Then, a space S2 surrounded by the top plate 76 of the carriage 71 and the side plate 81a, the top plate 82, and the front plate 85 of the frame body 72 is formed, and the space S2 becomes an installation space of the pachinko machine 1. Therefore, when installing the pachinko machine 1, the bottom of the machine casing 3 is inserted into the receiving portion 89 from the front side of the frame body 72, and the machine casing 3 is brought into contact with the angle adjusting plate 87, so that the interior of the space S2 is reached. Then, the installation position of the pachinko machine 1 is positioned. Then, the fixing bolt 88 is firmly screwed into the upper surface of the machine frame 3, and the bottom of the machine frame 3 and the bottom plate 83 of the frame body 72 are connected using a connection plate (not shown), whereby the frame body 72 is connected to the pachinko machine. The pachinko machine 1 is installed in a state of surrounding the upper surface and the left and right side surfaces of 1. In the installed state, the pachinko machine 1 is located above the reinforcing plate 75.

  Further, the back plate 80 is assembled so as to cover the back of the pachinko machine 1 installed on the support base 70. In this assembled state, the lower end of the back plate 80 is located above the lower ends of the side plates 81a and 81b by a predetermined height, and is vertically arranged between the lower end of the back plate 80 and the top plate 76 of the carriage 71. A gap S3 having a predetermined width and communicating the space S2 and the outside is formed. In addition, in the upper part of the back plate 80, a gap S4 is formed between the rear end of the top plate 82 and the front surface of the back plate 80, and has a predetermined width in the front-rear direction to communicate the space S2 with the outside. . Furthermore, the sound absorbing material 55 attached to the front surface of the back plate 80 is located behind the pachinko machine 1 (in particular, behind the circulation member 27 for circulating the game ball).

  Of course, even after the pachinko machine 1 is installed, the support base 70 can be moved using the casters 78, 78. Further, the history display device 57 and the card discharge unit 91 may be installed on the frame body 72 before the support base 70 is assembled, or may be installed along with the installation of the pachinko machine 1 after the support base 70 is assembled. Good. Further, a transformer (not shown) capable of connecting the plug of the pachinko machine 1 is also installed on the support base 70, and the pachinko machine 1 can be connected to a general household power supply via the transformer. .

(Description of pachinko machine)
Next, the structure of the pachinko machine 1 and the game in the pachinko machine 1 will be described based on FIG. 1, FIG. 2, FIG. 4, and FIGS.
FIG. 13 is an explanatory view showing the game board 2 from the front side. 14A and 14B are explanatory views showing the upper plate cover 8, in which FIG. 14A is a top view, FIG. 14B is a rear view, and FIG. 14C is a perspective explanatory view shown obliquely from the rear. FIG. 15 is a block diagram showing a control mechanism of the pachinko machine 1. FIG. 16 is an explanatory diagram showing the correspondence between the numerical value of the e counter and the basic variation pattern. FIG. 17 is an explanatory diagram showing the correspondence between the basic variation pattern and the detailed variation pattern. FIG. 18 is an explanatory diagram showing game cards 60a, 60b, and 60c. FIG. 19 is an explanatory view showing a cross section of the game ball 65 used in the pachinko machine 1. 20A and 20B are explanatory views showing the upper plate member 7. FIG. 20A shows a state where the upper plate cover 8 is attached, and FIG. 20B shows a state where the upper plate cover 8 is removed. FIG. 21 is a perspective explanatory view showing the circulation member 27 from the front side. FIG. 22 is a perspective explanatory view showing the handle unit 46. FIG. 23 is an explanatory view showing the handle unit 46, where (a) is shown from the upper side, (b) is shown from the front side, and (c) is shown from the right side.

  The pachinko machine 1 drives a game ball into a game area 16 formed on the front surface of the game board 2 to flow down in the game area 16 and circulates the game ball that has been driven. 2 is installed in the upper part of the front surface of the machine casing 3 that functions as a support via a middle frame 5 that is a metal frame member. Further, in front of the game board 2, a front door 4 that holds a glass plate is hinged to the machine frame 3 so as to be able to open one side with the left end edge as an axis, and the game is closed by the front door 4. A space in front of the board 2 is a game area 16.

  The gaming area 16 is surrounded by an outer rail 23 and an inner rail 24 that are arranged in an arc shape on the front surface of the game board 2, and a game ball is placed between the rails 23, 24 on the left side of the gaming area 16. A launch passage 13 for driving into the game area 16 is provided. In addition, a symbol display device 6 for displaying symbols composed of numbers “0” to “9” is provided in the approximate center of the game area 16. In the symbol display device 6, it is possible to display three numbers arranged in the left-right direction. Further, a center member 26 provided with count lamps 20A to 20H, which will be described later, is installed so as to surround the symbol display device 6, and a symbol start port 19 into which a game ball can enter is provided below the center member 26. ing. Furthermore, a first tulip-type electric accessory 17 having a pair of wing pieces that can be opened and closed is provided further below the symbol start port 19, while a pair of left and right sides of the symbol start port 19 are provided with a pair of A second tulip-type electric accessory 18 equipped with an openable and closable wing piece is installed. In addition, a discharge port 22 for discharging the game ball from the game area 16 to the rear of the game board 2 is provided at the lowermost end portion of the game area 16. Note that a large number of game nails are planted on substantially the entire surface of the game area 16.

  An upper plate member 7 having an upper plate 7 a for supplying game balls to the launching device 10 is attached to the front side of the machine frame 3 and below the game board 2. Further, on the right side of the upper plate 7 a in the upper plate member 7, a ball removing mechanism (not shown) is operated by sliding to the left side, and a ball for removing the game balls in the upper plate 7 a to the lower plate 12. A withdrawal lever 11 is provided.

  The upper plate 7a is made of a synthetic resin and is covered with a translucent upper plate cover 8. The main body 41 of the upper plate cover 8 is formed in a thin plate shape, and integrally extends to the right from the cover portion having a bulging portion that bulges forward according to the shape of the upper plate 7a. And a regulated part. Further, the restricting portion is provided with an insertion hole 42 through which the operation portion of the ball removal lever 11 can be inserted. The insertion hole 42 has substantially the same shape as the shape of the operation portion of the ball removal lever 11 when viewed from above. Then, when the upper plate cover 8 is attached to the upper plate member 7, the opening edge of the insertion hole 42 is formed by inserting the operation portion of the ball removal lever 11 in the initial position (a position where the ball is not removed) into the insertion hole 42. It abuts on the outer peripheral surface (surface) of the operation portion, and the operation of the ball removal lever 11 is restricted. Furthermore, the wall part 43 which protrudes below is extended in the lower surface of the cover part along the shape of the internal peripheral surface of the top plate 7a. When the upper plate 7 a is covered with the upper plate cover 8, the outer surface of the wall portion 43 comes into contact with the inner peripheral surface of the upper plate 7 a so that the upper plate cover 8 is prevented from rattling. The state of the game ball in the upper plate 7a can be confirmed by making the upper plate cover 8 translucent. Therefore, the occurrence of a clogged ball can be detected at an early stage. Moreover, it is not limited to semi-transparency and may be transparent or opaque.

Further, a handle 9 for operating the launching device 10 is installed on the lower right side of the upper plate member 7 so as to be capable of rotating. Further, a connection portion 45 for connecting a handle unit 46 described later is provided in the vicinity of the handle 9. In addition, a game button 25 that can be arbitrarily pushed by the player is provided in front of the upper plate 7a.
Furthermore, a pair of speakers 14 and 14 for reporting sound effects and various messages are provided on the upper part of the front door 4, and on the side part of the front door 4 according to the gaming state of the pachinko machine 1 and the like. Lamp members 15 and 15 each having a plurality of LEDs that are lit and blinking are provided.

  On the other hand, a power supply device 29 for supplying power supply voltage to various control boards and various devices / members is installed in the lower part on the rear surface side of the machine casing 3. A center cover 21 formed in the shape of a synthetic resin cover is attached to the upper side of the power supply device 29, and a control device 30 for executing control related to the game is provided inside the center cover 21. , A display control device 50 for controlling the display operation and the like in the symbol display device 6, a light emission control device 51 for controlling the lighting / flashing operation of the lamp member 15, a sound control device 52 for controlling the sound reporting operation from the speaker 14, etc. Is installed.

  Further, on the rear side of the machine frame 3 (the rear side of the game board 2), the symbol start port 19 is located between the power supply device 29 and the control device 30 in the vertical direction and below the discharge port 22. And a game ball that has entered one of the first tulip-type electric accessory 17, the second tulip-type electric accessory 18, 18, or the discharge port 22, that is, the game ball discharged to the rear side of the game board 2. A circulation member 27 is provided for circulating the game ball by returning it to the dish 7a. The circulation member 27 is integrally formed of polycarbonate containing fluorine, and a game ball collection passage 27b having a constant width (about 15 mm) is fixed to the upper end edge of the horizontally long rectangular substrate 27a. It is provided so that it may incline at the angle (about 5 degrees) (lower right as viewed from the rear). A step is provided in the approximate center (the center in the left-right direction) of the game ball collection passage 27b, and the left side (27b2) is slightly (about 5 mm) higher than the right side (27b1) when viewed from the rear. (See FIG. 4). In addition, a substantially rectangular parallelepiped ball guide portion 27c is provided at the lower end of the game ball collecting passage 27b (ie, at the right end as viewed from the rear) so as to protrude forward, and the upper surface thereof is an upper plate. It is a ball guide plate 27d for guiding the game ball into 7a.

  In addition, a guard wall 27e is connected to the rear edge of the game ball collection passage 27b, and the guard wall 27e is arranged in parallel to the board 27a at a predetermined interval. It is in a state. Moreover, most of the upper end edge of the guard wall 27e (the part excluding the upper part of the ball guide plate 27d) is substantially horizontal, and is perpendicular to the wall surface of the guard wall 27e over the entire upper end edge. A folding piece 27f having a constant width is provided. In addition, the width of the folded piece 27f located above the ball guide plate 27d is wider than the width of the other portions, and the edge positions (front and rear positions) are the same as the surface of the substrate 27a. (That is, a wide window is formed in the folded piece 27f above the game ball collection passage 27b). Further, an insertion hole 27g for inserting various wirings is formed at the edge of the substrate 27a opposite to the ball guide portion 27c.

  As described above, the configured circulation member 27 is fixed (screwed) in a state where the surface of the substrate 27 a is in contact with the back surface of the middle frame 5. The ball guide plate 27d provided substantially horizontally on the upper surface of the ball guide portion 27c is in communication with the base end surface of the upper plate 7a without any gap (that is, the base of the ball guide plate 27d and the upper plate 7a). It is flush with the end face).

  On the other hand, in the control device 30, a control board 31 on which a main CPU 32 for controlling the operation of the following members as well as execution of a transition lottery as will be described later, a storage means 33 such as ROM and RAM, a timer 34, an interface 35, and the like are mounted. Is built-in. The control board 31 is connected via the interface 35 to the symbol start port 19, the first tulip-type electric accessory 17, the second tulip-type electric accessory 18, the card discharge unit 91, the firing device 10, and the count lamp 20A. To 20H or the like. The control board 31 is also electrically connected to the display control device 50, the light emission control device 51, and the sound control device 52 via the interface 35, and the speaker 14 and the lamp member are selected according to the result of the transition lottery. 15 and the symbol display operation of the symbol display device 6 are controlled. Although omitted in FIG. 15, the control board 31 is also connected to the game button 25, the power supply device 29, the history display device 57, and the like via the interface 35.

  The storage means 33 includes a c counter (transition determination random number) and a d counter (type determination random number) used for the transfer lottery, and an e counter (variation time information) for determining a basic variation pattern that is mainly a symbol variation time. A plurality of counters such as a random number for determination) are incorporated. Each counter is a loop counter that counts a loop while adding one by one within a very short time (for example, 1 interrupt 2.000 ms) according to a predetermined rule from the time of power-on. The acquisition of numerical values used can be regarded as acquisition of numerical values from random numbers. The c counter loop counts between 0 and 70 (71 ways), the d counter loops between 0 and 4 (5 ways), and the e counter loops between 0 and 30 (31 ways). ing. Then, the main CPU 32 acquires one numerical value from each of the c counter, the d counter, and the e counter (execution of a transition lottery), triggered by detection of the game ball entering the symbol start port 19.

  In addition, the storage means 33 associates the value of the d counter with the type of destination to which the game state is to be migrated, and the value of the e counter and the basic variation pattern as shown in FIG. A basic variation pattern determination table is stored. The basic variation pattern mainly defines the variation time of the symbol in the symbol display device 6 (for example, the time from the start of variation until the symbol is stopped and displayed in the left column and the symbol is stopped and displayed in the right column). is there. Further, the storage means 33 is provided with a variation pattern storage area 38 in which a plurality of types of detailed variation patterns that are detailed variation display modes of symbols are stored, and each detailed variation pattern has the above basic variation as shown in FIG. It is associated with a pattern.

  Furthermore, in the storage means 33, for example, when a game ball enters the symbol start port 19 while the symbol is displayed on the symbol display device 6, the c counter, d counter, and e counter associated with the entry are displayed. There is provided a hold information storage area 36 for storing a maximum of four acquired numerical values as hold information. In addition, the storage means 33 can store the hold information stored in the hold information storage area 36 one by one, and performs a transfer determination such as whether or not the result of the transfer lottery is a win. Therefore, a migration determination storage area 37 is provided. Note that the hold information is transferred to the transfer determination storage area 37 one by one in the order stored every time the symbol is fixedly displayed, and digested, and new hold information can be stored along with the digestion.

Hereinafter, basic game operations in the pachinko machine 1 will be described with reference to flowcharts shown in FIGS. FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing a game flow in the normal state. FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing a game flow in the high probability state. FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing the game flow in the short-time state. FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing a game flow in the reach state.
First, in the pachinko machine 1, when a game ball enters the symbol start port 19 in the normal state (first game state), the entry is detected by the main CPU 32 (S1), and the entered game ball is raised by the circulation member 27. Returned to the dish 7a. Then, the main CPU 32 acquires one numerical value from each of the c counter, the d counter, and the e counter at the timing of detecting the entry, and further, the number of the hold information stored in the hold information storage area 36 reaches the maximum value. It is confirmed whether or not (S2). Then, if the number of pending information has already reached the maximum value (if YES is determined in S2), the acquired numerical values from the c counter, d counter, and e counter are deleted without being stored. On the other hand, if the maximum value has not been reached (NO in S2), the obtained numerical values from the c counter, d counter, and e counter are stored in the hold information storage area 36 (S3).

  Further, the main CPU 32 always confirms whether the symbol is variably displayed on the symbol display device 6 or whether it is definitely displayed. If the symbol is definitely displayed, the main CPU 32 confirms whether or not there is pending information. Then, if there is the hold information, the hold information having the highest priority to be digested (here, the hold information stored earliest in time) is transferred to the migration determination storage area 37 (S4). The shift determination is executed (S5). That is, referring to the transition lottery determination table corresponding to the gaming state at the time when the hold information is transferred to the transition determination storage area 37, the acquired numerical value from the c counter is a predetermined “transition numerical value (transition used in normal state). In the lottery determination table, it is determined whether it is “0”) (that is, whether the result of the transfer lottery is “winning”) and the determination of the transfer lottery If the result is “winning”, the type of “winning” (that is, the type of game state transition destination) is determined based on the numerical value acquired from the d counter.

  The type of game state transition destination will be described in detail. When the acquired value from the d counter is “0” or “1”, the main CPU 32 determines that the “winning” is “first reach winning”. After the so-called reach display in which the same kind of symbols are stopped and displayed on the left column display unit and the right column display unit in the symbol display device 6 is established, the player operates the game button 25 as described later. Transition to the required slot reach state. Further, if the acquired value from the d counter is “2” or “3”, it will be described later after the reach display is established on the symbol display device 6, assuming that the “winning” is “second reach winning”. To the continuous hit reach state that requires the player to operate the game button 25. Further, if the acquired value from the d counter is “4”, the player selects the game button 25 after the reach display is established on the symbol display device 6 assuming that the “winning” is “confirmed winning”. The symbols of the same type as the symbols that are stopped and displayed on the left and right display units are stopped on the middle display unit of the symbol display device 6 and are confirmed and displayed (that is, the symbols are displayed). The display mode on the display device 6 is set as a jackpot confirmation display mode), and the system is shifted to a jackpot chance state (third game state) as described later.

  In addition, the result of the transfer lottery is “winning” (the acquired numerical value from the c counter is “transfer numerical value”), and the acquired numerical value from the d counter is “0” to “3” (that is, “ When the “winning” type is “reach winning”), the basic fluctuation pattern corresponding to the value obtained from the e counter is read out using the basic fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. To determine the basic variation pattern, including Furthermore, if the result of the transfer lottery is “winning” and the numerical value acquired from the d counter is “4” (that is, the type of “winning” is “final winning”), FIG. The basic fluctuation pattern corresponding to the numerical value acquired from the e counter is read out (that is, the basic fluctuation pattern including the symbol fluctuation time is determined) using the basic fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. On the other hand, if the result of the transfer lottery is “out of” (the numerical value acquired from the c counter is a value other than “transfer numerical value”), the basic variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. The basic variation pattern corresponding to the acquired numerical value is read out (that is, the basic variation pattern including the variation time of the symbol is determined).

  Thereafter, the detailed variation pattern corresponding to the basic variation pattern is read out, the symbol display device 6 starts the variation of the symbol, and the symbol display device 6 variably displays the symbol according to the read detailed variation pattern while measuring by the timer 34. . When the symbol variation time corresponding to the read basic variation pattern has elapsed, the symbol is stopped and displayed in a manner corresponding to the determination result of the transfer lottery. That is, the result of the transfer lottery is “first reach win” or “second reach win” (the first game condition is satisfied according to the detection of the game ball by the detecting means, and “reach win” is determined in S5. When the reach display is established in the symbol display device 6 (that is, the display mode in the symbol display device 6 is set to a predetermined transition display mode), the reach state (slot) corresponding to the acquired numerical value from the d counter is determined. Either the reach state or the continuous hit reach state and the second game state is entered (S6). Further, if the result of the transfer lottery is “confirmed winning” (if the second game condition is satisfied according to the detection of the game ball by the detecting means and it is determined “confirmed winning” in S5), the specific detailed fluctuation In accordance with the pattern E, after the reach display is established in the symbol display device 6, the symbols are automatically stopped and displayed on the middle row display unit, and the jackpot confirmation display mode is set to the jackpot chance state (third gaming state). Transition (S8). In other words, the reach state is bypassed and the state directly shifts to the big hit chance state. On the other hand, if the result of the transfer lottery is “missing” (when it is determined to be “missing” in S5), a symbol of a different type from the symbols stopped and displayed on the left column display unit is stopped and displayed on the right column display unit. After that, an arbitrary symbol is stopped and displayed on the display unit in the middle row to make a definite display (that is, the display mode in the symbol display device 6 is changed to a definite display mode), and the state is not shifted to the reach state or the like. For example, when the basic variation pattern D or the basic variation pattern E is selected, the control device 30 displays the count lamps 20A to 20H in a predetermined expected effect mode during the symbol variation display (that is, before the shift to the reach state). It is turned on / flashed (stored in the storage means 33), and the player is expected to establish reach display, that is, shift to the reach state or the big hit chance state.

  Further, when the reach state is reached, the game button 25 and the count lamps 20A to 20H are turned on / flashed to notify the transition to the reach state, and the game content in the reached reach state is reported from the speaker 14. (For example, if you move to the slot reach state, a message such as “Press the button to align the symbols” or the like, and if you move to the continuous hit reach state, a message such as “Let's hit the button repeatedly” will be sounded.) The player is prompted to operate the game button 25.

  Here, each reach state will be described. The slot reach state is a game state in which a symbol is displayed on the symbol display device 6 in accordance with the operation of the game button 25 by the player, as in a so-called slot machine. Yes. That is, when the operation of the game button 25 is validated in accordance with the transition to the slot reach state, and the operation of the game button 25 by the player is detected, the symbol corresponding to the detection timing (for example, passing through the display section in the middle row) Are stopped and displayed on the display section in the middle row. If the symbols that are stopped and displayed are the same type of symbols as the symbols that are stopped and displayed on the display unit in the left column and the display unit in the right column, it is determined that the determined display mode of the symbols is the jackpot determined display mode. It will shift to the chance state. Therefore, when the slot reach state occurs, the player must operate the game button 25 at an appropriate timing so that the final display mode on the symbol display device 6 becomes the jackpot final display mode (for example, display on the left column). And the same type of symbols that are stopped and displayed on the display unit in the right column must be operated during a predetermined special period in the slot reach state, such as the timing when the symbol of the same type passes through the display unit in the middle column). .

  On the other hand, the continuous hit reach state is a game state in which the symbols are stopped and displayed on the symbol display device 6 in accordance with the number of operations of the game button 25 during a predetermined game period set in the continuous hit reach state. In other words, a predetermined game period (for example, 10 seconds) for enabling the operation of the game button 25 is set with the transition to the continuous hit reach state. Then, after the operation of the game button 25 is validated with the start of the game period, if the game button 25 is operated a predetermined number of times (for example, 30 times) or more during the game period, The symbols of the same type as the symbols that are stopped and displayed on the display unit of the column and the display unit of the right column are stopped and displayed, and the confirmed display mode in the symbol display device 6 is changed to the jackpot confirmed display mode, and the state is shifted to the jackpot chance state. Become. On the other hand, if the number of times of operation of the game button 25 does not reach the predetermined number during the game period, the display part of the middle row has a different type from the symbols stopped and displayed on the display part of the left column and the display part of the right column. The symbol is stopped and displayed, and the final display mode in the symbol display device 6 is changed to the final display mode and is not shifted to the big hit chance state. Therefore, when the continuous hit reach state occurs, the player must hit the game button 25 continuously with the start of the game period so that the final display mode on the symbol display device 6 becomes the jackpot final display mode.

  In each reach state, when the game button 25 is operated at an appropriate timing, or when the number of times the game button 25 is operated during the game period reaches a predetermined number, the display mode on the symbol display device 6 is changed to the jackpot confirmation display mode ( After determining that the determined display mode is the jackpot determined display mode (satisfaction of special conditions and determined YES in S7), the system shifts to the jackpot chance state (S8). On the other hand, if the gaming button 25 is not operated at an appropriate timing in the reach state, or if the number of times of operation of the gaming button 25 does not reach a predetermined number during the gaming machine period, the display state on the symbol display device 6 is confirmed and confirmed. Reach after determining the mode (a definite display mode different from the special definitive display mode) and determining that the definitive display mode is an outlier definitive display mode (a non-special condition is satisfied and NO is determined in S7). Return to the gaming state before the transition to the state. That is, the main CPU 32 determines the symbol fixed display mode in the symbol display device 6 in accordance with the operation of the game button 25 in the reach state, and displays the symbol fixedly in the determined fixed display mode. In the slot reach state, after the transition to the slot reach state, even if the game button 25 is not operated beyond a predetermined effective time (for example, 60 seconds), the display mode in the symbol display device 6 is deviated from the display mode. Then, after determining that the confirmed display mode is the definite display mode (determined as NO in S7), the game state before returning to the reach state is restored.

  In addition, when the jackpot chance state is entered, the game ball enters the first tulip-type electric accessory 17 that has been opened until the total opening time reaches a predetermined first special time (for example, 30 seconds) or The first tulip-type electric accessory 17 is opened until any condition until the total number reaches a predetermined number (here, 8) is satisfied (S9). Then, when the entry of a predetermined number or more of game balls to the first tulip-type electric accessory 17 that is opening is detected (YES in S9), the game is shifted to the big hit state (S10). On the other hand, in the jackpot chance state, the number of game balls entering the first tulip-type electric accessory 17 is not less than the total opening time of the first tulip-type electric accessory reaching the predetermined first special time. If the predetermined number is not reached (NO in S9), the game state before the shift to the reach state is restored without shifting to the big hit state.

  In this jackpot chance state, every time the game ball enters the first tulip-type electric accessory 17, the first tulip-type electric accessory 17 is once closed to check the total number of entries. At this time, if the total number of entering does not reach the predetermined number, the opening operation is performed again, and the next game ball is awaited. In the jackpot chance state, the count lamps 20A to 20H of the center member 26 are turned on one by one from the left end count lamp 20A one by one each time the game ball enters the first tulip-type electric accessory 17. . That is, for example, after the transition to the jackpot chance state, when the entry of the first game ball into the first tulip-type electric accessory 17 is detected, only the count lamp 20A is turned on. Only the count lamp 20A is kept on until the second game ball is detected to enter the first tulip-type electric accessory 17, and the count lamp is detected by detecting the entry of the second game ball. In addition to 20A, the count lamp 20B is turned on. Further, the count lamp 20A and the count lamp 20B are kept on until the third game ball enters the first tulip-type electric accessory 17 to detect the entry of the third game ball. Accordingly, the count lamp 20C is turned on in addition to the count lamps 20A and 20B. When the number of count lamps that are turned on in this order is increased and finally the entry of a predetermined number of game balls to the first tulip-type electric accessory 17 is detected, all the count lamps 20A to 20H are turned on. The lighting mode (notification mode) of the count lamps 20 </ b> A to 20 </ b> H in the big hit chance state is stored in the storage unit 33.

  And if it shifts to a jackpot state, the jackpot state which repeats opening | release of the 1st tulip-type electric accessory 17 and the 2nd tulip-type electric accessory 18 and 18 over predetermined 2nd special time (for example, 30 second) will be caused. . In addition, with the occurrence of the big hit state, the count lamps 20A to 20H are lit / flashed in a predetermined big hit mode to enhance the player's feeling of exaltation. Furthermore, with the occurrence of the big hit state, the card discharge unit 91 is operated, and any one of the game cards 60a to 60c (for example, the game card 60a) is inserted into the front plate 85 through the discharge slit 92. The player is discharged to the front side, and the discharge notification LEDs 93, 93,... Are turned on until the player removes the game card 60a to notify the player that the game card 60a has been discharged. Note that the game balls that have entered the opened first tulip-type electric accessory 17 and the second tulip-type electric accessory 18 in the jackpot chance state or the jackpot state are the circulation members as in the case of entering the symbol start opening 19. 27 is returned to the upper plate 7a.

  In addition, when the jackpot state ends, the probability that the result of the transition lottery will be “winning” is improved, and the average probability of the symbol when the result of the transition lottery is “out of” is short (the first probability state) 1 game state). That is, in the transition lottery determination table used in the high-probability state, 10 values of “0” to “9” and more numerical values (the numerical values of the c counter) than the normal state are “transition numerical values”. Further, in the basic variation pattern determination table used at the time of “out” in the high probability state, more numerical values (e counter values) than the normal state are assigned to the basic variation pattern A. When a high probability state is generated, first, the presence or absence of the hold information in the hold information storage area 36 is confirmed (S11). If the hold information exists (determined as YES in S11), the hold with the highest priority for digestion is made. The information is moved to the migration determination storage area 37 (S14). Further, if there is no holding information (if NO is determined in S11), the holding information is stored after detecting the entry of the game ball into the symbol starting port 19 (S12) as in the normal state (S13), and then the holding information. Is transferred to the migration determination storage area 37 (S14). Thereafter, for the hold information transferred to the transfer determination storage area 37, it is determined whether or not the result of the transfer lottery is “winning” (S15).

  Then, the result of the transfer lottery is “winning” (in S15, either “reach winning (first game condition satisfaction)” or “final winning (second game condition satisfaction)”), from the d counter Depending on the obtained numerical value, the state is shifted to the reach state (second game state) as in the normal state (S16), or the reach state is bypassed and the state is directly shifted to the big hit chance state (third game state) (S18). To do. Then, when the state shifts to the reach state, when the symbol fixed display mode becomes the jackpot determined display mode (a special condition is satisfied and YES is determined in S17), the state is shifted to the jackpot chance state (S18). When a predetermined number or more of game balls enter the first tulip-type electric accessory 17 in the jackpot chance state (YES in S19), the game is shifted to the jackpot state (S20). On the other hand, if the result of the transfer lottery is “out of” (it is neither “reach win” or “final win” in S35), the display mode in the symbol display device 6 is changed to the final display mode, and the probability is high. It is confirmed whether or not the number of symbol fixed display times after the occurrence of the state has reached a first specific number of times (for example, 5 times) (S21). Then, if the number of symbols determined to be displayed after the occurrence of the high probability state reaches the first specific number without the result of the transition lottery being “winning” in the high probability state (when YES is determined in S21), the probability is high. At the same time, the probability that the result of the transition lottery is “winning” is the same as in the normal state (that is, in the transition lottery determination table used in the short-time state, “0” is one of the normal states and Although only the same number is set as the “transition value”, a short time state (first game state) is caused when the average variation time of the symbol when the result of the transfer lottery is “out” is short. Even when NO is determined in S17 or S19, the symbol fixed display count is confirmed in S21, and the symbol fixed display when NO is determined in S17 or S19 is the first specific count fixed display. Then, the high probability state is terminated and the short time state is caused.

  Then, when the short-time state is caused, as with the occurrence of the high-probability state, first, the presence or absence of the hold information in the hold information storage area 36 is confirmed (S31), and if the hold information exists (determined as YES in S31), The hold information having the highest priority for digestion is moved to the migration determination storage area 37 (S34). Further, if there is no holding information (if NO is determined in S31), the holding information is stored (S33) after detecting the entry of the game ball into the symbol starting port 19 (S32) as in the normal state (S33). Is transferred to the migration determination storage area 37 (S34). Thereafter, with respect to the hold information transferred to the transfer determination storage area 37, it is determined whether or not the result of the transfer lottery is “winning” (S35).

  If the result of the transfer lottery is “winning” (in S35, either “reach winning (satisfaction of the first gaming condition)” or “confirming winning (satisfaction of the second gaming condition)”), from the d counter According to the acquired numerical value, the state is shifted to the reach state (second gaming state) as in the normal state (S36), or the reach state is bypassed and the state directly shifts to the big hit chance state (third gaming state) (S38). To do. Then, when the state shifts to the reach state, when the symbol fixed display mode becomes the jackpot determined display mode (a special condition is satisfied and YES is determined in S37), the state is shifted to the jackpot chance state (S38). When a predetermined number or more of game balls enter the first tulip-type electric accessory 17 in the jackpot chance state (YES in S39), the game is shifted to the jackpot state (S40). On the other hand, if the result of the transfer lottery is “missing” (Neither “reach winning” nor “final winning” in S35), the display mode in the symbol display device 6 is changed to the definite final display mode, and then the time is shortened. It is confirmed whether or not the number of symbol fixed display times after the occurrence has reached the second specific number of times (for example, 30 times) (S41). Then, if the number of symbols determined to be displayed after the occurrence of the time-saving state reaches the second specific number without the result of the transition lottery being “winning” in the time-saving state (when YES is determined in S41), the time-saving state is ended. To return to the normal state. Note that in S41, not the number of symbol fixed displays after the occurrence of the short-time state, but the number of symbol fixed displays after the end of the jackpot state (that is, the total number of fixed display including the number of fixed display in the high probability state). ) Has reached the second specific number of times (here, 35 times). Also, when NO is determined in S37 or S39, the number of symbols determined display is confirmed in S41, and the determined display of symbols when NO is determined in S37 or S39 is the second specific number of determined display. Then, the time reduction state is terminated and the normal state is restored.

  However, in each reach state, it is difficult to operate the game button 25 at an appropriate timing with a single chance, or to operate the game button 25 more than a predetermined number of times during the game period. This is especially true for beginners who are not familiar with games. Therefore, the main CPU 32 confirms and displays the symbol on the symbol display device 6 and determines whether or not the symbol fixed display mode is the jackpot fixed display mode (S7, S17, S37). Is a definite display mode (determined as NO in S7, S17, and S37), the number of symbol fixed displays in the reach state (the number of symbol fixed displays in the current reach state and the symbol in the previous reach state) Is not the total number of fixed display times) (S51). When the number of symbols determined to be displayed in the reach state has not reached the specified number of times (here, 2 times) (determined as NO in S51), the variation of the symbols is restarted on the middle row display portion (ie, symbol display). The display mode in the device 6 is the display mode before the fixed display and is returned to the transition display mode at the time of transition to the reach state, S52). Then, a chance to set the jackpot final display mode again by turning on / flashing the game button 25 and the count lamps 20A to 20H, or by sounding a predetermined message (for example, “Last Chance”) from the speaker 14, etc. The player is informed that there is a game, and the player is prompted to operate the game button 25. In addition, when resuming the change of the symbol in the display unit in the middle row, the hold information is not digested anew, and the game related to the resumption of the change is the hold information currently transferred to the transition determination storage area 37. It becomes a game in.

  Then, the game button 25 is operated at an appropriate timing in the slot reach state, or the operation number of the game button 25 during the game period set again in the continuous hit reach state reaches a predetermined number of times due to the restarted symbol variation. Then, after determining that the display mode in the symbol display device 6 is the jackpot finalized display mode and that the finalized display mode is the jackpot finalized display mode (determined as YES in S7, S17, S37), the jackpot chance state is entered. Transition (S8, S18, S38). That is, after returning to the display mode at the time of shifting to the reach state, the symbol fixed display mode is newly determined according to the operation of the game button 25. However, with respect to the restarted symbol variation, if the gaming button 25 is not operated at an appropriate timing, or the number of times the gaming button 25 is operated during the reset gaming machine period does not reach the predetermined number, The display mode in the apparatus 6 is set as the finalized display mode. After confirming that the final display mode is the final display mode (NO in S7, S17, and S37), the final display count of symbols in the reach state is checked (S51), and the final display mode is confirmed. When the display count reaches the specified count (determined as YES in S51), the reach state is terminated without shifting to the big hit chance state. In the slot reach state, when the game button 25 is not operated within a predetermined effective period, the same control is performed as when the game button 25 is not operated at an appropriate timing.

  Here, the game cards 60a to 60c discharged by the card discharge unit 91 with the occurrence of the big hit state will be described. The game card 60a is formed in a rectangular shape that is long in the front-rear direction, and a common decorative portion 61 having a predetermined width in the front-rear direction is provided at the front end portion thereof. In addition, a common decorative portion 61 having the same front-rear width as the front end portion is also provided at the rear end portion of the game card 60a. Between the common decoration portions 61 and 61 is an identification decoration portion 62a that can be identified as a game card 60a, and the identification decoration portion 62a is provided with a memo portion 63 that can write characters and the like. ing.

  In addition, the game card 60b is a rectangular card body that is formed in the same size as the game card 60a, and common decorative portions 61 and 61 that are the same as the game card 60a are provided at the front end portion and the rear end portion. And it can identify that it is the game card 60b between the common decoration parts 61 and 61, and is the identification decoration part 62b different from the identification decoration part 62a. Also, the identification decoration portion 62b is provided with a memo portion 63, similar to the game card 60a.

Further, the game card 60c is a rectangular card body formed in the same size as the game cards 60a and 60b, and common decorative portions 61 and 61 that are the same as the game cards 60a and 60b are provided at the front end and the rear end. It has been. And it can identify that it is the game card 60c between the common decoration parts 61 and 61, and is the identification decoration part 62c different from the identification decoration parts 62a and 62b. The identification decoration portion 62c is also provided with a memo portion 63, similar to the game cards 60a and 60b.
All the game cards 60a to 60c are decorated in the same manner on both the front and back sides (that is, the common decoration part 61, the identification decoration parts 62a, 62b, 62c, and the memo part 63 are provided).

  Then, the card discharge unit 91 discharges the game cards 60a to 60c so that only the common decorative portion 61 on either the front side or the rear side of each game card 60a to 60c is exposed on the front surface of the front plate 85. Therefore, for the player, it is impossible to confirm which of the game cards 60a to 60c has been discharged unless the discharged game card is removed.

  The game ball 65 used in the pachinko machine 1 will be described. The game ball 65 has the same diameter (11 mm) as a game ball used in a normal pachinko machine, and a synthetic resin layer 67 having a thickness of 0.3 mm is provided on the surface of a metal ball 66 having a diameter of 10.4 mm. Become. As the synthetic resin for forming the synthetic resin layer 67, an ionomer resin (trade name “HIMILAN 1605” of Mitsui-DuPont Polychemical Co., Ltd.) added with fluorine is used. In addition to this reduction, the addition of fluorine reduces the frictional resistance of the surface of the game ball 65 and thus prevents clogging of the ball.

  Then, explaining the game in the pachinko machine 1 by the player along a general flow, the player starts the game from the normal state, and operates the launching device 10 by rotating the handle 9. Then, a game ball is driven into the game area 16 via the launch passage 13, and first, the game ball is aimed to enter the symbol starting port 19. Then, when the result of the transition lottery by the game ball that has entered the symbol start port 19 becomes “winning” and shifts to the reach state, the symbol display device 6 stops and displays three symbols of the same type side by side. The game button 25 is operated at an appropriate timing (slot reach state), or the game button 25 is operated at least a predetermined number of times (continuous hit reach state) during the set game period. As a result, when three symbols of the same type are stopped and displayed side by side on the symbol display device 6 and a jackpot chance state occurs, a predetermined number or more of game balls to the first tulip-type electric accessory 17 that opens are displayed. Aim for entry. Then, when a predetermined number or more of game balls enter and a big hit state occurs, a game card that is discharged in a state where only the common decorative portion 61 is exposed is extracted from the discharge slit 92, and among the game cards 60a to 60c It is confirmed which game card is discharged, what kind of contents are written in the memo 63, etc., and the first tulip-type electric accessory 17 and the second tulip-type electric accessory that have been opened. Aiming for game balls to enter 18 In addition, after the jackpot state is over, a high probability state with an increased probability of winning the transition lottery and a short state with a short mean time variation of the symbol occur, so the reach is established (to reach the reach state or the jackpot chance state) Aiming for the game ball to enter the symbol starting port 19 while expecting a transition). In addition, the game discharged | emitted from the discharge port 22 not entering any member not only the game ball | bowl which entered the symbol start opening | mouth 19, the 1st tulip-type electric accessory 17, and the 2nd tulip-type electric accessory 18 The balls are also returned to the upper plate 7a by the circulation member 27.

Furthermore, a handle unit 46 as shown in FIGS. 22 and 23 can be connected to the pachinko machine 1.
The handle unit 46 includes a main body case 47, an auxiliary button 48 provided on the upper surface 47 a of the main body case 47, and an auxiliary handle 49 protruding from the upper surface 47 a of the main body case 47. The main body case 47 is formed in a box shape with an upper surface 47a having an inclined surface that is lowered forward, and a switch board (not shown) on which a switch for detecting the operation of the auxiliary button 48 is mounted or an auxiliary A handle substrate (not shown) on which an element for detecting the turning operation of the handle 49 is mounted is accommodated. Further, on the rear surface of the main body case 47, there is provided an outlet 47b for pulling out a cable for connecting the auxiliary button 48 or the auxiliary handle 49 and the pachinko machine 1 so as to be capable of electrical communication.

  The auxiliary button 48 is formed to be substantially the same size as the game button 25 and, like the game button 25, can be pushed by the player. The auxiliary handle 49 is substantially the same as the handle 9 and, like the handle 9, can be turned by the player. An auxiliary button 48 is provided on the front side of the upper surface 47a of the main body case 47, and an auxiliary handle 49 is provided on the rear side of the auxiliary button 48 (in other words, on the upper surface of the main body case 47, the auxiliary button 48 is (It is provided on the inclined side of the auxiliary handle 49). Further, the auxiliary handle 49 has a forward tilting posture in which the distal end side (the rotation lever side on which the player rotates) protrudes forward relative to the proximal end side (that is, in the vertical direction on the upper surface 47a of the main body case 47). The pivot lever of the auxiliary handle 49 and the auxiliary button 48 partially overlap each other when viewed from above (FIG. 23A). ing.

  The handle unit 46 can be used by connecting a cable (not shown) drawn from the outlet 47 b to a connection portion 45 provided near the handle 9 of the pachinko machine 1. That is, the auxiliary handle 49 is connected to the launching device 10 so as to be in electrical communication, and the auxiliary button 48 is connected to the control device 30 via the launching device 10 so as to be capable of electrical communication. Therefore, when the auxiliary handle 49 is turned, the launching device 10 is activated and a game ball is launched. Further, in each reach state, the operation of the auxiliary button 48 is effective. For example, in the slot reach state, when the auxiliary button 48 is pushed in, a symbol corresponding to the timing when the auxiliary button 48 is operated is displayed in the middle row. When the game is stopped, the number of operations of the auxiliary button 48 is counted during the game period. Therefore, the handle unit 46 may be used by connecting to the pachinko machine 1 when the player's hand does not reach the handle 9 of the pachinko machine 1 and setting the handle unit 46 at a desired position. For example, when a cared person in a wheelchair cannot get close to the pachinko machine 1 because the wheelchair is in the way, it can be dealt with by setting the handle unit 46 near the cared person. Further, for example, when a cared person with a handicapped arm does not raise his arm so that the handle 9 can be operated, the handle unit 46 is set at a position corresponding to the arm of the cared person. be able to.

  The pachinko machine 1 may be provided with a changeover switch for switching which of the handle 9 and the game button 25 and the handle unit 46 is in an effective state, or the handle unit 46 is automatically connected to the handle unit 46 when the handle unit 46 is connected. 46 may be enabled, and the handle 9 and the game button 25 may be disabled (that is, the launching device 10 may not operate even if the handle 9 is rotated). Further, when the handle unit 46 is connected, there is no problem even if both the handle 9 and the game button 25 and the handle unit 46 are enabled.

(Effects of a pachinko machine with a support base of this embodiment)
According to the pachinko machine with the support base having the above-described configuration, the support base 70 is formed by assembling the carriage 71 with the casters 78, 78... And the frame body 72. It can be stored and transported separately in a state of being divided into the frame body 72. Therefore, the work related to storage and transportation of the support base 70 can be facilitated, and introduction into a care facility or the like is facilitated.

  Further, a notch 77 recessed backward is formed in the left and right direction along the front edge of the bottom plate 73 of the carriage 70, and the notch 77, the side plates 74 and 74, and the ceiling are formed on the front side of the carriage 70. A space surrounded by the plate 76, that is, a space opened forward and downward is provided. Therefore, even a player who uses a wheelchair can easily play a game at a position close to the pachinko machine 1 simply by putting a wheelchair or a leg into the space formed by the notch 77 or the like from the front side of the carriage 70. Can do.

  Further, when the pachinko machine 1 is installed on the top plate 76 of the carriage 71, the pachinko machine 1 is positioned above the reinforcing plate 75, and the reinforcing plate 75 supports the installation location of the pachinko machine 1 on the top plate 76 from below. It is designed to reinforce as you do. Therefore, the top plate 76 of the carriage 71 is hardly cracked or cracked, and the strength of the support base 70 can be improved.

  Furthermore, since the space formed by the notch 77 and the like extends to the rear side in communication with the space S1 on the bottom plate 73, the player extends his legs to the rear side of the reinforcing plate 75. It is possible to play with a very easy posture for the player. In addition, since the left and right outer portions of the notch 77 in the bottom plate 73 protrude largely forward to substantially the same extent as the front end of the top plate 76, the player puts weight on the front end of the top plate 76. Even if it is equal, the carriage 71 does not fall forward, and the safety can be improved.

  Furthermore, connecting holes 86 are provided in the left and right side plates 81a and 81b of the frame body 72, respectively. Therefore, when introducing it to a nursing facility or the like, the support bases 70 can be arranged side by side in a connected state by using, for example, a connector made up of bolts and nuts. As a result, the support bases 70, 70. The installation state of can be stabilized.

  In addition, an angle adjusting plate 87 whose front surface is a predetermined tapered surface is attached to the inner surface of the side plate 81a of the frame body 72, and when installing the pachinko machine 1, the machine frame 3 of the pachinko machine 1 is attached to the angle adjusting plate. The installation angle of the pachinko machine 1 can be set to a predetermined installation angle simply by making it abut against the front surface of 87. Therefore, even those who have no experience in installation work can easily install the pachinko machine 1 at a suitable installation angle. Further, fixing bolts 88, 88 that can be screwed downward are provided on the top plate 82 of the frame body 72. The fixing bolts 88, 88 are screwed into the upper surface of the machine frame 3 of the pachinko machine 1, whereby the pachinko machine 1 is framed. The body 72 can be fixed. Therefore, the installation work of the pachinko machine 1 can be further simplified.

  In addition, the back plate 80 is assembled so as to cover the space S2 between the side plates 81a, 81b where the pachinko machine 1 is installed from the rear, and at the front surface of the back plate 80, particularly including the rear of the circulation member 27, A sound absorbing material 55 is attached. Therefore, it is possible to reduce noise generated by a game ball that falls on the circulation member 27 or rolls on the circulation member 27.

  Further, when the back plate 80 is assembled, a gap S3 that allows the space S2 to communicate with the outside is provided between the lower end of the back plate 80 and the top plate 76 of the carriage 71, and the rear end of the top plate 82 of the frame body 72. Clearances S4 that allow the space S2 and the outside to communicate with each other are formed between the upper front surface of the back plate 80 and each other. Therefore, an air flow that flows from the gap S3 to the gap S4 is generated in the space S2 due to heat generated from the control device 30 and the like. Therefore, it is difficult for heat to be accumulated in the rear side of the pachinko machine 1, and problems such as heat accumulated in the space S2 and adversely affecting the control device 30 do not occur.

  Furthermore, the upper plate cover 8 attached so as to cover the upper plate 7a is provided with a restricting portion having an insertion hole 62 through which the operation portion of the ball removal lever 11 can be inserted. When the upper plate cover 8 is attached, the opening edge of the insertion hole 62 is brought into contact with the outer peripheral surface of the operation part of the ball removal lever 11 by inserting the operation part of the ball removal lever 11 into the insertion hole 62. 11 operation is made impossible. Therefore, even if a pachinko machine with a support is configured using a conventionally known pachinko machine having a ball release lever 11 or the like, the player mistakenly operates the ball release lever 11 and the game ball in the upper plate is lowered. There is no fear that the ball will be removed from the dish 12. Further, since the operation of the ball removal lever 11 can be disabled simply by attaching the upper plate cover 8, the troublesome work of releasing the linkage between the ball removal lever 11 and the ball removal mechanism or removing the ball removal lever 11 is also required. Therefore, a pachinko machine with a support base can be manufactured at a low cost.

  Furthermore, on the rear surface of the game board 2, in a dish shape recessed downward at a position below all the entry means and the discharge port 22, a communication port to the upper plate 7 a at the left end (viewed from the front). And a circulation member 27 having a receiving portion whose bottom surface is inclined to be inclined downward toward the communication port side. The pattern start port 19, the first tulip type electric accessory 17, 2 After the game ball that has entered the tulip-type electric accessory 18 and the game ball that has been discharged from the discharge port 22 without entering any member are received by the receiving portion, the game ball is allowed to flow down on the game ball collection passage 27b. It can be returned to the upper plate 7a. Therefore, compared with a conventional pachinko machine in which game balls are circulated by lift means or the like, the structure relating to the circulation of the game balls is greatly simplified, and the pachinko machine with a support base can be downsized. The manufacturing cost can be reduced. Further, unlike the conventional pachinko machine, no additional power is required to circulate the game balls, so that the operating cost can be reduced.

  In addition, since the circulation member 27 is installed using the space between the power supply device 29 and the control device 30 in the vertical direction, the circulation member 27 can be easily retrofitted to a conventionally known pachinko machine that is not a circulation type. Can do. Therefore, the manufacturing cost can be further reduced, for example, a conventionally known non-circulating pachinko machine can be reused as a gaming machine main body (pachinko machine 1) in a pachinko machine with a support base. Since the circulation member 27, which is a circulation means, is formed of fluorine-containing polycarbonate, there is an effect that when the game balls continue to circulate in the machine base, dirt is less likely to adhere and troubles such as ball clogging are less likely to occur. .

  On the other hand, in the pachinko machine 1, if the result of the transfer lottery is “reach win”, a reach state that requires an operation at an appropriate timing of the game button 25 or an operation of a predetermined number of times of the game button 25 during the gaming machine period. When the game button 25 is operated at an appropriate timing in the reach state, the display mode on the symbol display device 6 becomes the jackpot confirmation display mode and shifts to the jackpot chance state. When a predetermined number or more of game balls enter the first tulip-type electric accessory 17, the first tulip-type electric accessory 17 and the second tulip-type electric actors 18 and 18 are opened, or the card discharge unit 91 is activated. And one of the game cards 60a to 60c is discharged. To shift to the state. Therefore, when winning a so-called jackpot lottery, the game shifts to a jackpot state without losing the reach state or the jackpot chance state, and in the jackpot state, a game that is completely different from a conventional game machine that can pay out a lot of prize balls. Can be provided.

In addition, as the “winning” in the transition lottery results, “reach winning” that can shift to the jackpot chance state via the reach state, and “confirmed winning” that shifts directly to the jackpot chance state without going through the reach state It was set. Therefore, for example, in a normal gaming state, when a symbol is confirmed and displayed in a predetermined jackpot confirmation display mode, it has completely different gaming characteristics from a conventionally known gaming machine, such as shifting to a jackpot state, and an unprecedented novel game. Can be provided to the player.
Furthermore, as the reach state, there are two types of reach states: a slot reach state that requires operation of the game button 25 at an appropriate timing, and a continuous hit reach state that requires operation of the game button 25 at least a predetermined number of times during the game period. Is set. Therefore, a variety of games can be provided to the player, and the pachinko machine 1 with higher game performance can be obtained.

  Furthermore, the game button 25 is not operated at an appropriate timing in the reach state, or the number of operations of the game button 25 during the gaming machine period does not reach a predetermined number, so that the symbols are confirmed and displayed in a definite confirmation display mode. Even so, until the fixed display count of the symbol in the reach state reaches the specified number of times, the variation of the symbol is resumed. After the restart, the game button 25 is operated at an appropriate timing, or the game button 25 is operated during the game period. When the number of times reaches a predetermined number, the symbol is displayed as a jackpot. That is, even if the operation of the game button 25 fails once, the player is provided with a chance that the symbol can be confirmed and displayed in the jackpot confirmed display mode again. Therefore, the difficulty of the game is suppressed, and even a player who is not familiar with the game can play the game without losing the game motivation.

  In addition, every time a game ball enters in the big hit chance state, the count lamps 20A to 20H that are turned on are incremented one by one in a predetermined order, and the number of entries is notified by the number of lights of the count lamps 20A to 20H. In other words, how many game balls have entered the first tulip-type electric accessory 17 at the moment in the jackpot chance state, in other words, how many game balls will be used after the first tulip-type electric accessory. It is possible to easily grasp whether it is necessary to enter 17. Therefore, even a player who is not familiar with the game can smoothly proceed with the game, and thus can be suitably introduced into a place where there are many people who are not familiar with the game, such as a care facility.

  Furthermore, since the lamps to be lit / flashed as part of the production during the symbol variation display or the big hit state are the count lamps 20A to 20H, there is no need to provide a dedicated lamp for notifying the player in the big hit chance state. It has a rational structure that reduces the number of parts and saves space in the game area.

  Furthermore, in the big hit chance state, the first tulip type electric combination 17 is temporarily closed to open the first tulip type electric combination 17 every time the game ball enters the first tulip type electric combination 17. The player can be more strongly appealed that the game ball has entered the object 17. Accordingly, the player can more easily grasp the entry of the game ball into the first tulip-type electric accessory 17.

  In addition, since all the game balls that have entered the symbol starting port 19, the first tulip-type electric accessory 17, the second tulip-type electric accessory 18, and the discharge port 22 are returned to the upper plate 7a, a small number of game balls Because there is no need for a conventional general game ball circulation device that can circulate the game ball by operating a motor or the like, the nursing care facility does not have a facility for circulating the game ball. Etc. can also be suitably introduced.

Further, all the game cards 60a to 60c have the same size, and the same common decorative portions 61 and 61 are provided at the front end portion and the rear end portion of each of the game cards 60a to 60c, and only between the common decorative portions 61 and 61 is provided. Different identification decoration portions 62a to 62c are provided. And in discharging | emitting the game cards 60a-60c, it is made to discharge | emit in the state which only the common decoration part 61 is exposed to the front. Therefore, in the case of a player, the pachinko machine 1 is rich in gaming so that it cannot be confirmed which of the game cards 60a to 60c has been discharged unless the discharged game card is removed. Can do. In addition, when the game cards 60a to 60c are replenished to the discharge device 95, it is not necessary to worry about the front and back directions and the front and back of the game cards 60a to 60c, and the replenishment work can be easily performed.
Furthermore, since each game card 60a-60c is provided with a memo portion 63, the value of the same game card 60a can be made different by changing the characters written in the memo portion 63. An entertaining game can be provided.

  Further, the card discharge unit 91 is provided with discharge notification LEDs 93, 93... When the game cards 60 a to 60 c are discharged, the discharge notification LED 93, until the discharged game cards 60 a to 60 c are removed by the player. Turn on 93 .. Therefore, even a player who has little gaming experience can easily know that the gaming cards 60a to 60c have been discharged.

  Further, the handle unit 46 including the auxiliary button 48 and the auxiliary handle 49 is connected to the pachinko machine 1 so as to be capable of electrical communication, and the auxiliary handle 49 and the auxiliary button 48 can be operated instead of the handle 9 and the game button 25 to play the game. Therefore, although within the cable length range, the positions of the auxiliary button 48 and the auxiliary handle 49 can be changed as appropriate. For this reason, for example, when the handle 9 cannot be operated, such as when the wheelchair gets in the way so that the pachinko machine 1 cannot be approached or the arm does not move up as expected, the handle unit 46 is set at an appropriate position. It is possible to play by operating the auxiliary button 48 and the auxiliary handle 49. Therefore, it can be suitably introduced into a care facility or the like.

  Further, in the handle unit 46, the upper surface of the main body case 47 is inclined forward and downward, the auxiliary handle 49 is inclined forward, the auxiliary button 48 is provided on the inclined side of the auxiliary handle 49, and the auxiliary handle 49 The rotating lever and the auxiliary button 48 are partially overlapped when viewed from above. Therefore, the distance between the auxiliary button 48 and the auxiliary handle 49 is shorter than the distance between the handle 9 and the game button 25 in the pachinko machine 1. Therefore, when it becomes necessary to operate the auxiliary button 48 from the situation where the auxiliary handle 49 is operated, the burden on the player can be reduced, for example, a cared person with a handicapped arm, etc. Even so, it is possible to play a game suitably, and it can be suitably introduced into a care facility or the like.

  In addition, since the game ball 65 provided with the synthetic resin layer 67 made of an ionomer resin to which fluorine having a thickness of 0.3 mm is added on the surface of the metal ball 66 having a diameter of 10.4 mm, the game nail is used. It is possible to reduce the impact sound on the surface of the game ball 65 and to prevent clogging of the ball in the game area 16.

(Modifications of the present invention)
In addition, the configuration according to the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and the configuration of the entire gaming machine including the supporting table, as well as the configuration related to the supporting table and the gaming machine individually, The present invention can be appropriately changed as necessary without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

For example, the structure of the carriage and the frame body can be changed as appropriate. For the carriage, a horizontal support plate can be attached to the rear surface of the reinforcing plate or the inner surface of the side plate, and a transformer or the like can be installed in the space S1. In addition, a back plate for closing the space between the top plate and the bottom plate may be provided at the rear edge of the carriage. On the other hand, regarding the frame body, various design changes can be made, such as whether or not an upper plate is provided, or a change in the mounting position of the front plate when the card discharge unit is provided on the right side of the gaming machine.
In the above embodiment, a game card is adopted as a prize body, but there is no problem even if a prize body (for example, a coin) that is not a game card is adopted.

Furthermore, for example, a hook can be attached to the rear end surface of the top plate of the frame body, and the wall near the installation position of the support base and the hook can be connected to prevent the support base from falling to the front side. It is.
Furthermore, the game balls used in the gaming machine are not limited to those in the above embodiment.

Furthermore, in the above embodiment, the angle adjustment unit is provided on the inner surface of the right side plate, but where the angle adjustment unit is provided and which part of the gaming machine main body is brought into contact with the angle adjustment unit, etc. The design can be changed as appropriate. For example, the front end surface of the receiving portion of the bottom plate of the frame body can be configured as the angle adjusting portion.
In addition, in the above embodiment, the fixing means is provided on the top plate of the frame body, and the fixing means is configured to be screwed into the upper surface of the gaming machine main body. As long as the peripheral surface of the main body is used, the design can be appropriately changed as to which surface the fixing means is screwed into.

If a game ball circulation device equipped with a motor or the like is installed on the support base, for example, when a game ball enters the special movable device that is opened, a prize ball is paid out. Of course, it is also possible to make a configuration such that award balls are paid out.
In addition, there are two types of jackpots, so-called probabilistic jackpots and non-probable jackpots. In the case of probabilistic jackpots, the first identification is made after the end of the special gaming state, regardless of the number of game balls that have entered the special mobile device. There is no problem even if it is configured to generate a gaming state. It should be noted that the number of prizes to be provided to the player varies depending on the symbol display display mode at the time of jackpot (for example, “7.7.7” means two game cards, “2. If it is “2.2”, one game card may be provided).

Furthermore, how to restrict the operation of the ball removal operation means with respect to the restriction portion of the cover member can be appropriately changed according to the structure of the ball removal operation means. In other words, when the ball removal operation means is a ball removal button to be pushed in, instead of providing an insertion hole as in the above embodiment, a restricting portion that covers the surface of the ball removal operation means is provided integrally. May be configured to disable the operation of the ball removing operation means. When the restricting portion covers the surface of the ball removing operation means, the restricting portion and the ball removing operation means may be in contact with each other or may be non-contact. Furthermore, even when the ball removal operation means is a ball removal lever, it is possible to disable the operation of the ball removal operation means by providing a restricting portion that covers the operation portion.
Further, the shape of the cover member (for example, where the regulating portion is provided in the main body) can be changed as appropriate according to the positional relationship between the dish portion and the ball removing operation means.
Furthermore, in the said embodiment, although the cover member is made from a synthetic resin, there is no problem even if it is a metal cover member.

Furthermore, the shape of the sound absorbing material can be appropriately changed. For example, by providing a large number of irregularities on the front surface of the sound absorbing material, the surface area of the sound absorbing material can be increased so that sound can be absorbed more efficiently. May be.
Furthermore, the mounting position of the sound absorbing material on the back plate can also be changed as appropriate according to the structure on the rear side of the gaming machine.

Furthermore, in the above-described embodiment, the back plate is assembled so that a gap is formed between the lower end of the back plate and the top plate of the carriage, or the length of the top plate of the frame body is set to the longitudinal direction of the side plate. The gap is formed between the rear end of the top plate and the front surface of the upper portion of the back plate. The same effect can be achieved by providing a slit directly on the top plate of the frame or the top plate of the frame body.
In addition, not only the upper and lower parts of the installation space in which the gaming machine can be stored, but also a side part or the like may be formed with a gap for heat release, or a sound absorbing material may be attached to the inner surface of the side plate. There is no problem. The overall structure of the frame body can be changed as appropriate, and the front plate, top plate, bottom plate, etc. may not be provided, and the card discharge unit is configured to be separately installed outside the frame body. It is also possible.

Further, in the above embodiment, a single control device is configured to control from main control related to a game such as jackpot lottery to control related to symbol variation in the symbol display unit. It is divided into two control devices, a control device and a sub-control device. The main control related to the game is controlled by the main control device, and the control related to the variation of symbols in the symbol display section is controlled by the sub-control device. Of course it is possible.
Furthermore, in the above embodiment, the basic fluctuation pattern and the detailed fluctuation pattern are in a one-to-one correspondence. You may comprise so that it may determine whether a design is fluctuate | varied with a fluctuation pattern.

Furthermore, in the above embodiment, it is assumed that numerical values are acquired from the three counters of the c counter, the d counter, and the e counter as the big hit lottery. However, it is possible to deal with only one counter, and two counters. Of course, it is also possible to obtain a numerical value from four or more counters. The random number as the lottery means can be either a soft random number or a hard random number.
Further, regarding the execution of the transition lottery, in the above-described embodiment, the symbol starting port is used as the detecting means, and the transition lottery is executed when the entry of the gaming ball to the symbol starting port is detected. It is possible to use the gate member as the detection means and execute the transition lottery by detecting the passage of the game ball at the gate member. Alternatively, a tulip-type electric accessory may be provided as the detection means.

In addition, the structure of the symbol display unit can be changed as appropriate, and is not limited to the liquid crystal display device. For example, a dot display type display or a 7-segment display may be used. It is also possible to adopt a drum-type or belt-type indicator as used in the above.
Furthermore, a member that temporarily stops the game ball may be provided in the game area, or a structure that temporarily makes the game ball invisible (for example, moved from the front side of the game board to the rear side, It is also possible to adopt such as placing in a gaming member formed in a box shape.
Furthermore, there is provided a movable means (for example, a movable means that lifts the game ball that has flowed down to the lower part of the game area to the upper part of the game area) that affects the flow of the game ball or the approach to the entry means. May be.

Further, a general gaming machine is provided with so-called fraud detection means such as an opening detection means for detecting the opening when the front door is opened, but the gaming machine according to the present invention has such fraud detection. There is no need to provide means.
Furthermore, a general gaming machine is provided with a locking means for maintaining the front door and the middle frame closed with respect to the machine frame, but the gaming machine according to the present invention has such a locking means. It is not necessary to provide it.

Furthermore, when the handle unit is provided, the handle and game buttons provided in the gaming machine main body may not be provided. Needless to say, the number and size of the auxiliary buttons provided on the handle unit, the positional relationship between the auxiliary buttons and the auxiliary handle, the shape of the main body case, and the like can be appropriately changed.
In addition, the handle unit may be configured to be detachable from the gaming machine main body by providing an engaging portion on the handle unit and an engaged portion on the gaming machine main body side.
Furthermore, in the above embodiment, the handle unit is connected to be wired and capable of electrical communication. However, the handle unit and the gaming machine main body are wirelessly connected to each other by providing a wireless communication unit in the steering wheel unit and the gaming machine main body. You may comprise so that communication may be performed.

  Furthermore, in the above embodiment, the notification means is a count lamp, and the number of game balls entering is reported by the number of lighting / flashing count lamps. It is also possible to make a notification such that the number of entries is displayed using a symbol display device or a separate display device as a notification means. In the above embodiment, the notification means is used for other effects, but there is no problem even if a notification means dedicated to the notification of the number of approach is provided.

  Furthermore, not only the number and position of the count lamps, but also the lighting / flashing mode of the count lamps when notifying the player can be changed as appropriate. It is also possible to configure so that all count lamps are lit / flashed when the number reaches the predetermined number. Further, the number of entries may be notified to the player by gradually reducing the number of count lamps that are lit / flashed each time a game ball enters. Furthermore, the number of count lamps to be lit / flashed is not increased until the number of entering reaches a predetermined number of steps less than the predetermined number, and the number of count lamps to be lit / flashed is increased when the number of entering exceeds the number of steps. Is also possible.

In the above embodiment, the so-called reach display is a transition display mode. However, the display is not a reach display, but is a so-called chance display in which these symbols are displayed in a predetermined order, although they are different symbols. There is no problem as a transition display mode. Therefore, the special confirmation display mode is not limited to a mode in which three identical symbols are arranged.
Further, in the slot reach state, the special period in which the symbol fixed display mode becomes the special fixed display mode according to the operation of the game operation means is repeatedly set according to the variation of the symbol as in the so-called slot machine. Of course, a special period is set independently of the fluctuation of the symbol (for example, a period during which the operation of the game operation means is promoted in the symbol display unit becomes a special period, etc.) It is also possible to configure as follows. In other words, it is possible to appropriately change and design which timing in the second gaming state is the special period.

Furthermore, in the above embodiment, two types of reach states, a slot reach state and a continuous hit reach state, are set. However, there is no problem even if only one of the reach states is set, and there are three or more types. There is no problem even if the reach state is set. For example, a reach state in which a plurality of game operation means are provided and the symbols are displayed in a special confirmation display mode when the operation order is a predetermined order may be considered.
Furthermore, in the above embodiment, the third gaming state is a jackpot chance state, but the third gaming state is a jackpot state and the jackpot chance state is not set (that is, the special condition is satisfied in the reach state). It is also possible to configure such that a big hit state is generated when the second game condition is satisfied in the normal state and the big hit state is directly generated by bypassing the reach state.

Further, in the above embodiment, the specified number of times when the symbol is confirmed and displayed in the dismissed confirmation display mode in the slot reach state or the continuous hit reach state is set to 2, but it goes without saying that there is no problem even if it is 3 times or more. However, it is also possible to change the number of prescribed times so that the difficulty level of the game can be adjusted. In addition, if the specified number of times is not set in the reach state and the symbol is displayed in the fixed display mode, the game state before the transition to the reach state is resumed without restarting the variation of the symbol. You may comprise so that it may return.
Further, in the above-described embodiment, the symbol is always restarted once when the symbol is displayed in the fixed reach display mode in the slot reach state or the continuous hit reach state. A reach state that does not resume may be set, and a reach that does not resume symbol variation may be selected by transition lottery. That is, for example, when the symbol is displayed in the fixed display mode as the reach state type determined according to the numerical value acquired from the d counter, the variation of the symbol is not resumed even once (the specified number of times is one time). It is only necessary to set a reach state. It should be noted that it is naturally possible to configure such that only one of the slot reach state and the continuous hit reach state can be resumed, that is, the specified number of times is two or more.
Furthermore, the difficulty of the game can be adjusted by making it possible to adjust the length of the special period or game period, to adjust the speed of symbol fluctuation, or to adjust the number of operations required during the game machine period. It is also possible to configure.

In addition, in the above-described embodiment, a pachinko machine of a type that circulates a game ball without paying out a prize ball, which is an example of a gaming machine, is described. Of course, the present invention can also be applied to other gaming machines such as a pachinko machine or an enclosed pachinko machine.
It should be noted that all elements described in the claims, specification and drawings (for example, detection means, symbol display section, control means, game operation means, etc.) are not clearly described to limit the number consciously. As long as it is physically single or plural, the arrangement may be changed as appropriate. In addition, the element names (names given to the elements) used in the claims and the description are merely given for convenience of description of the present case, and thereby have a special meaning. Is not particularly conscious of In other words, what is an element is not limitedly interpreted only by the element name. For example, the “control unit” may be hardware alone or may include software. Further, whether or not a plurality of elements among all the elements are appropriately integrally formed, or whether one element is divided into a plurality of elements, unless otherwise specified in the claims. These are matters that can be considered very easily by those skilled in the art, and it is clear that all patterns are within the assumed range even if all the patterns are not described in the specification etc. It goes without saying that it is included in the scope of rights related to. Therefore, the adoption of a gaming machine having a structural difference within such a range simply because it is not described in this embodiment does not avoid the right according to the present invention. . The same applies to differences in obvious ranges that can be easily considered by those skilled in the art from the present embodiment in the configuration and shape of each element.

  1 .. Pachinko machine (game machine), 6 .. Symbol display device (symbol display unit), 19 .. Symbol start port (detection means), 25 .. Game button (game operation means), 30. Control means).

Claims (3)

A detection means for detecting a game ball flowing down in the game area, a symbol display section for changing / determining a symbol, and a control means for controlling an operation related to the game,
The control means is a gaming machine that shifts the gaming state from the first gaming state to another gaming state when a predetermined gaming condition is satisfied in response to detection of a gaming ball by the detecting means in the first gaming state. Because
When the first gaming condition is satisfied in the first gaming state, the control means sets the symbol display mode in the symbol display unit to a predetermined transition display mode, and then changes from the first gaming state to the second gaming state. When the game state is shifted to and a predetermined special condition is satisfied in the second game state, the symbol is fixedly displayed in a predetermined special confirmation display mode, and then the second game state is changed to the third game state. While transitioning to gaming state,
When the second gaming condition is satisfied in the first gaming state, the symbol display unit displays the symbol in the special confirmation display mode, and then changes the gaming state from the first gaming state to the third gaming state. A gaming machine characterized by being transferred. A game operation means that can be operated by the player is provided,
When the control means detects an operation of the game operation means during a predetermined special period in the second gaming state, the control means displays the symbol in the special confirmation display mode, and determines that the special condition is satisfied with the confirmation display. While
When an operation of the game operating means is detected in a period other than the special period, the symbol is displayed in a fixed display mode different from the special fixed display mode, and it is determined that the non-special condition is satisfied with the fixed display. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the gaming machine is characterized. A game operation means that can be operated by the player is provided,
The control means sets a predetermined game period in the second gaming state, and when the number of times of operation of the game operation means during the game period reaches a predetermined number of times, displays the symbol in the special confirmation display mode, While determining that the special condition is satisfied with a confirmation display,
If the number of times of operation of the game operation means during the game period does not reach the predetermined number, the symbol is displayed in a fixed display mode different from the special fixed display mode, and it is determined that the non-special condition is satisfied with the fixed display. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein:

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