JP2017205254A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To satisfy a player in a big winning combination game by increasing the number of prize balls in the big winning combination game while maintaining amusement of a normal game by securing a game area where game balls move.SOLUTION: As a winning flow entrance (a big winning port) when game balls flow in (win) a specific game part 105A of a center accessory 105, there are provided an upper winning flow entrance 110A and a lower inflow 110B so as to make prize balls with respect to inflow (win) from each different. Thus, in a normal game and a special game (a big winning combination game), it is possible to use a common game area (a specific game part 105A) having game properties for movement of game balls PB without dividing it, and it is possible to make the number of prize balls differ between the normal game and the big winning combination game, and it especially is easy to maintain accessory ratio during the normal game to a set value.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 3

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine provided with a winning opening for winning a game ball in accordance with winning of a game ball.

  On the game board surface of a gaming machine, particularly a pachinko machine, an accessory device having a winning opening for receiving a prize ball by winning is attached.

  In Patent Document 1, a so-called one-type game specification and two-type game specification (both will be described in detail later), a lottery is executed when a winning prize opening is won, and if a win is won, a blade member is opened, It is described that when a member wins a specific opening (for example, a V winning opening) provided in an accessory game area where the member can flow in during opening, a big game that receives more prize balls than a normal game is started. .

  As a reference, an example of a type 1 game specification and a type 2 game specification is shown.

(A kind of game specification)
A special symbol lottery is made by detecting the pachinko ball that won the special symbol start winning opening, and the production including the production symbol variation is executed based on the result of the special symbol lottery, and the result of the special symbol lottery is notified after the production ends. At the same time, when the special symbol lottery is announced, the special winning opening is opened a predetermined number of times for a predetermined period (one opening and closing is one round, and generally 10 to 16 rounds are continued in total), and the normal game is played. This is a game specification in which a game state in which the number of prize balls of the game ball increases from the inside, that is, a special game (sometimes referred to as a big game) that is advantageous to the player is executed.

  An electric tulip may be attached to the special symbol start winning opening. The electric tulip is opened by a normal symbol lottery executed by passing or winning a normal symbol winning opening, and makes it easy to win a special symbol starting winning opening.

(Two kinds of game specifications)
When the game board is provided with an accessory device (center accessory) having a blade member that can be opened and closed and an accessory region that can flow in while the blade member is opened, and the game ball wins the start winning opening, the blade member is first The pattern is released a predetermined number of times for a predetermined time (for example, as the first pattern, the opening for 1 second or less is executed once, or the opening for 1 second or less is executed twice at intervals), and the opening is performed. When the game ball flows into the accessory area (there is a prize ball at this time) and wins a specific winning opening (for example, V prize) in the accessory area, the blade member has a second pattern as a predetermined time, A game state in which a predetermined number of times are released (for example, as a second pattern, a release of around 30 seconds is defined as one round and generally continues for about 10 rounds in total) , Special features that will be advantageous to the player It is a game specification that game (there is a case to say that major role game) is executed.

  Here, for example, in the above-described two-type game specifications, the wing member is provided in both the big prize opening that operates in the first pattern in the normal game and the big prize opening that operates in the second pattern in the big game. In each case, a common number of prize balls are executed.

  In addition, when the big prize opening is shared between the normal game and the major role game, the game board surface can be used more effectively than when the big prize opening corresponding to the normal game and the major role game is provided in another place of the game board. There is a merit that an area for enjoying the movement of a ball can be sufficiently secured, and a game can be provided with sufficient taste in a game in a normal game.

  As a reference for a configuration in which a plurality of big prize openings are provided, Patent Document 2 proposes a gaming machine having a configuration in which two upper and lower blade members are opened at the same time with two upper and lower blade members arranged side by side. Has been.

  Patent Document 3 describes that when there are a plurality of electric accessories and a big hit state is reached, the opening operation is performed for a predetermined time according to the opening order determined by lottery.

  On the other hand, when the blade member (large winning prize opening) is shared, the accessory ratio tends to be high.

  For example, during the normal game, the prize ratio is obtained by winning a prize including a general prize slot (a prize slot that receives a predetermined number of prize balls by winning a prize) on the game board. It is the ratio of the number of prize balls received by winning a blade member that is a constituent member of the accessory device with respect to the total number of prize balls.

JP 2008-246020 A JP 2001-314582 A JP 2003-299829 A

  However, if the big prize opening is shared between the regular game and the big game, there is a merit that the game in the regular game can bring enough interest to the player, but the number of prize balls in the regular game is secured. On the other hand, in order to suppress the bonus ratio to a predetermined set value, for example, the number of prize balls in the big game is reduced, and there is a possibility that the satisfaction of the player in the big game is not obtained.

  In consideration of the above-mentioned facts, the present invention provides the satisfaction of the player in the major game by increasing the number of prize balls in the major game while maintaining the interest of the normal game by securing the game area where the game ball moves. The purpose is to obtain a gaming machine that can be used.

  The present invention provides a plurality of opening / closing operations that are arranged at each of a plurality of inlets through which a game ball can flow into a specific game area provided in the game board, and that open and close to restrict the flow of the game ball into the specific game area. Members, opening / closing control means for selectively opening / closing the opening / closing member when a predetermined condition is satisfied, and the number of prize balls set for each inflow port of game balls flowing into the specific game area while the opening / closing member is opened. And a payout control means for paying out game balls.

  According to the present invention, a plurality of opening and closing members are arranged at each of a plurality of inflow ports that can flow into a specific game area provided in the game board, and restrict the inflow of game balls to the specific game area. The opening / closing control means selectively opens and closes the opening / closing member when a predetermined condition is satisfied.

  Further, the payout control means pays out the game ball based on the number of prize balls set for each inflow port of the game ball flowing into the specific game area while the opening / closing member is opened.

  At this time, the payout control means can set the number of prize balls for each inflow port. That is, it is possible to select a blade member that opens and closes depending on the gaming state.

  For example, if it is necessary to set the bonus rate for each game state in a game specification that allows game balls to flow into the same specific game area regardless of the game state, set the number of prize balls according to each game state Easy to do.

  The present invention is further characterized by further comprising a plurality of detection sensors that detect, for each inflow port, a game ball that flows into the specific game area while the opening / closing member is opened.

  If the number of prize balls is set for each detection sensor that detects a game ball, the number of prize balls set by the payout control means can be easily selected.

  In the present invention, the specific game area is in an accessory device partitioned by a wall with respect to a normal game area in which a launched game ball moves while falling due to its own weight, and the specific game area includes: A distribution mechanism unit that distributes whether or not to win a specific winning opening depending on the movement of the game ball after inflow is provided.

  The specific game area is provided in the accessory device partitioned by a wall with respect to the normal game area in which the launched game ball moves while falling due to its own weight. The specific game area includes the game ball Depending on the flow of the game, there is provided a distribution mechanism unit that distributes whether or not to win a specific winning opening. Thereby, the trend of the game ball itself that has flowed into the specific game area can enhance the game's preference.

  In the present invention, when the opening / closing member is opened by winning a winning opening provided in a normal game area, and when the first opening / closing member is open, the specific game area And a second opening / closing member that is opened by winning a prize at the specific winning opening.

  Two types of opening and closing members are provided in the specific game area (a first opening and closing member and a second opening and closing member).

  The first opening / closing member is opened by winning a prize opening provided in the normal game area.

  On the other hand, the second opening / closing member is opened when the first opening / closing member is opened and the game ball that has flowed into the specific game area wins the specific winning opening.

  That is, the opening conditions of the first opening / closing member and the second opening / closing member can be varied.

  In the present invention, as the setting of the number of prize balls to be paid out by the payout control means, when the game ball flows into the specific game area by opening the first opening / closing member, the second opening / closing member is opened. The game ball is set to be smaller than when the game ball flows into the specific game area.

  A prize ball can be received by opening the first opening and closing member and the second opening and closing member, respectively. As a setting of the number of prize balls in the payout control means, a game ball is specified by opening the first opening and closing member. The number of times when the game flows into the game area is set to be smaller than when the game balls flow into the specific game area due to the opening of the second opening / closing member. For this reason, it is possible to vary the number of prize balls when calculating the ratio of the actors depending on the gaming state.

  As described above, according to the present invention, it is possible to provide the satisfaction level of the player in the major role game by increasing the number of prize balls in the major role game while maintaining the interest of the normal game by securing the game area where the game ball moves. It has an excellent effect of being able to.

It is a front view of the pachinko machine concerning this embodiment. It is a front view of the game board concerning this embodiment. It is a front view of the center combination which concerns on this Embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the hardware constitutions of the control system which concerns on this Embodiment. FIG. 5 is a control flowchart illustrating the normal game flow as operation control based on the detection time of a game ball according to the present embodiment. 6 is a flowchart showing an upper blade member opening / closing control routine that is instructed and executed in step 204 of FIG. 5. FIG. 6 is a control flowchart showing the processing flow of the big game as the operation control based on the detection time of the game ball according to the present embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the upper blade member opening / closing control routine which is instruct | indicated and performed by step 302 and step 314 of FIG. It is a front view of the center combination which concerns on this Embodiment, (A) is the open state of the upper blade member performed during a normal game, (B) is the open state of the lower blade member performed during a big game. Indicates.

(Configuration of pachinko machine)
As shown in FIG. 1, a lower decoration 12 serving as a decorative panel is attached to the lower front portion of the pachinko machine 10.

  A glass frame 16 fitted with a glass plate 14 is disposed on an upper part of the undergarment 12 of the pachinko machine 10, and the glass frame 16 is attached so that it can be opened and closed with its left end supported. On the back side of the glass frame 16, a detachable / replaceable game board 18 is set, and the game board 18 faces the glass plate 14 while being closed by the glass frame 16.

  An integrated dish 24 is disposed below the glass frame 16. A keyhole 27 is provided at the right end of the integrated dish 24 in FIG.

  The integrated dish 24 is provided with an upper dish part 28U and a lower dish part 28D. At the right end of FIG. 1 in the peripheral wall portion 32 of the upper plate portion 28U, there are a button unit 42 for lending and returning a ball, and a game ball PB stored in the upper plate portion 28U (not shown in FIG. 1). 2) is provided with an upper ball removal button 44 for guiding the lower plate portion 28D.

  In addition, an operation unit 50 that can be pressed and / or rotated by the player is provided at the center in the left-right direction of the peripheral wall portion 32 of the upper plate portion 28U. The operation unit 50 can intervene in the effects (image display, mechanism operation) by operating during the operation effective period during the game, and is set according to each game specification. .

  On the other hand, a lower ball portion button 36D is provided with a lower ball portion button 36. By operating the lower ball portion button 36, game balls PB stored in the lower plate portion 28D (not shown in FIG. 1, FIG. 2). Can be discharged to the outside (for example, a so-called “dollar box”).

  In addition, a grip unit 26 (sometimes referred to as “(launching handle 26”)) for adjusting the firing force (flying distance) of the hit ball is attached to the lower right portion of the integrated dish 24.

  A low-frequency speaker 60U is disposed on the left side of the lower plate portion 28D of the integrated plate 24 in FIG. Further, glass frame speakers 60 </ b> L and 60 </ b> R for medium and high sounds are built in the upper corner portion of the glass frame 16. The speakers 60L, 60R, and 60U may be collectively referred to as the speaker 60. For example, the speaker 60 performs an effect (output of music, voice, and sound effects) through hearing in synchronization with the illumination effect.

(Game board configuration)
The game board 18 shown in FIG. 2 has a resin sheet-like cell attached to a plywood board serving as a substrate, and the surface of the cell is a board surface. In addition, the set board | plate with which the cell was affixed on the front side or back surface side of a transparent acrylic board may be piled up.

  The game board 18 has an arc-shaped outer rail 102 and an inner rail 104 attached to the vicinity of the outer peripheral end of the board surface. In the circular area surrounded by the outer rail 102 and the inner rail 104, the game ball PB launched from the launching device 165 (see FIG. 4) can be moved by its own weight fall, and this area is a game. A game area 18A for performing the game.

  In the game area of the game board 18, nails 19 (partially indicated by lead lines) and windmills 21 are dotted and driven. In addition, a center accessory 105 (an accessory device) is disposed almost in the center of the game area. Here, the area inside the center accessory 105 is a specific game section 105A partitioned from the game area 18A. An upper prize inlet 110A and a lower prize inlet 110B are formed on the left and right of the center accessory 105, respectively, and an upper blade member 112A and a lower blade member 112B as opening / closing members are attached to the upper prize member 112A. Alternatively, only when the lower blade member 112B2 is open, the game ball PB in the game area 18A can be awarded to the specific game unit 105A. In the center accessory 105 of the present embodiment, a pair of blade members 112A and a bottom blade member 112B are provided in the pair of top prize inlets 110A and bottom prize prize inlet 110B, respectively (left and right direction). The pair need not be a single configuration. The structure of the center accessory 105 will be described later.

  A winning combination device 116 is provided below the center combination 105.

  The winning combination apparatus 116 is provided with a center specific winning opening 118C in the center thereof and a pair of side specific winning openings 118L and 118R on the left and right. The center specific winning opening 118C and the side specific winning openings 118L and 118R are collectively referred to simply as the specific winning opening 118.

  Also, general winning ports 114 (two general winning ports 114 in the present embodiment) are provided on the left and right sides of the center combination 105 and the winning combination apparatus 116, respectively. Here, when each of the general winning openings 114 wins, a predetermined number (for example, 10 to 15 balls) of payout balls is executed. It should be noted that the number of general winning openings 114 and the number of prize balls may be changed depending on the game specifications and the payout rate.

  On the other hand, when each of the specific winning ports 118 wins, a predetermined number (1 to 5 balls) of payout balls are executed and the blade member 112A of the blade member 112A and the blade member 112B is opened for a predetermined period. It becomes an opportunity.

  Further, an out port 123 is provided at the lowest position of the normal game area 18A of the game board 18 for discharging a ball that does not win any of the game ports to the back side of the game board 18.

(Center role 105)
As shown in FIG. 3, the center accessory 105 according to the present embodiment has a left-right symmetrical shape, and vertical wall portions 122 are formed on the left and right sides thereof, so that a game area 18A of the game board 18 (FIG. 2) Reference) is divided. In addition, an electrical decoration device 124 is attached to the ceiling portion of the center accessory 105. In this electrical decoration device 124, information according to the progress of the game is notified, and a visual effect for giving the player a sense of expectation is executed.

  An opening is formed between the upper ends of the left and right vertical wall portions 122 and the electrical decoration device 124 so that they are in a vertical relationship with each other as a winning inflow port to the specific game portion 105A in the center accessory 105. In addition, an upper prize inflow port 110A and a lower prize inflow inlet 110B are arranged.

  An upper blade member 112A is rotatably attached to the top winning inflow port 11A via a rotating shaft 113A. An upper blade member solenoid 112SLA (see FIG. 4) is attached to the upper rotating shaft 113A via a link mechanism (not shown).

  The upper blade member 112A is rotated about the upper rotation shaft 113A by excitation control to the upper blade member solenoid 112SLA. For example, when the upper blade member solenoid 112SLA is not excited, it is in the vertical position (see the solid line in FIG. 3), and when excited, it is in the horizontal position (see the chain line in FIG. 3).

  A lower blade member 112B is rotatably attached to the lower prize inflow inlet 11B via a rotation shaft 113B. Lower blade member solenoid 112SLB (see FIG. 4) is attached to upper rotating shaft 113B via a link mechanism (not shown).

  The lower blade member 112B is rotated about the upper rotation shaft 113B by excitation control to the lower blade member solenoid 112SLB. For example, when the lower blade member solenoid 112SLB is not excited, it is in the vertical position (see the solid line in FIG. 3), and when excited, it is in the horizontal position (see the chain line in FIG. 3).

  The upper blade member 112A is opened when the game ball PB wins the center specific winning port 118C and the side specific winning ports 118L, 118R (see FIG. 2).

  As an example, when the game ball PB wins one of the pair of side specific winning holes 118L, 118R, the upper blade member 112A is released once for a predetermined time (about 0.5 seconds to 1.0 seconds). The upper blade member solenoid 112SLA is driven and controlled. When the game ball PB wins the center specific winning opening 118C, the upper blade member solenoid 112SLA is driven and controlled so that the upper blade member 112A opens twice for a predetermined time (about 0.5 seconds to 1.0 seconds). .

  That is, the upper blade member 112A functions as a big prize opening. The number of prize balls at the time of inflow by opening the upper blade member 112A is 1 to 5 balls.

  While the upper blade member 112A is opened, the game balls PB won from either the left or right top winning inlet 110A are guided to the intermediate stage unit 130.

  The intermediate stage unit 130 is formed on an inclined surface that becomes lower as the falling surface goes to the back side, and the game ball PB rolls to the back side of the intermediate stage unit 130.

  A cylindrical member 132 is disposed at the center in the width direction on the back side of the intermediate stage unit 130. The cylindrical member 132 is rotatable about a cylindrical axis by a driving force of a cylindrical member motor 132M (see FIG. 4).

  In addition, a damming wall 134 is disposed on the back side of the intermediate stage portion 130 except for the central portion in the width direction where the cylindrical member 132 is disposed. The damming wall 134 is connected to an actuator of the damming wall solenoid 134SL (see FIG. 4), and at least at the damming position or the damming release position by energization and deenergization (excitation, non-excitation) of the damming wall solenoid 134SL. It can be moved to two positions.

  The cylindrical member 132 has a hemispherical upper end, and a lower end that penetrates the intermediate stage 130 and reaches a V winning guide stage 136 provided below the intermediate stage 130. .

  The cylindrical member 132 is provided with a through hole 132A in a part of its peripheral surface. The upper end of the through hole 132A is higher than the game ball rolling surface of the intermediate stage portion 130, and the lower end of the through hole 132A is disposed on the game ball rolling surface of the V winning guide stage portion 136.

  The V winning guide stage 136 is formed on an inclined surface that becomes lower as it goes from the back side to the front side. On the front side of the V winning guide stage portion 136, a plurality of receiving openings are provided, the center of which is a V winning opening 138 which is a specific winning opening, and the other is a release opening 140. Each of the flow paths communicating with the V winning opening 138 and the outflow opening 140 is provided with a separate ball detection sensor (V winning opening ball detection sensor 138S and outflow opening ball detection sensor 140S are both shown in FIG. 4). .

  Here, in the normal state, the damming wall 134 is in the dammed release state, and most of the game balls PB guided to the intermediate stage part 130 by opening the upper blade member 112A are cylindrical members 132. Are guided from both sides to the outlet 140. Also, the game ball PB that has passed through the through hole 132A of the cylindrical member 132 falls from the back side of the intermediate stage unit 130 to the V winning guide stage unit 136, and has a preset probability (the trend of the game ball PB is taken into account). Thus, the result is either the V winning opening 138 or the exit 140.

  Here, when the V winning opening 138 is reached, it is a big hit and the big game is executed. In the big game, the operation of opening the lower blade member 112B for a period longer than the opening time of the upper blade member 112A in the normal gaming state (opening time × number of opening times) According to the trend of game balls in the game, the game is repeated (round update) a plurality of rounds up to a predetermined maximum round. The round update is a winning to the winning opening 138 during the round.

  That is, the lower blade member 112B functions as a big prize opening, like the upper blade member 112A. The number of prize balls at the time of inflow by opening the lower blade member 112B is 10 to 15 balls.

  During the big game, the dam wall 134 is at the dam position, and a lot of game balls PB are stored in the intermediate stage 130. When the storage amount of the game ball PB exceeds a predetermined amount, the game ball PB is stored to the front of the cylindrical member 132. At this time, when the stored game ball PB reaches the through hole 132A, the game ball PB enters the inside of the cylindrical member 132 from the through hole 132A and falls to the V winning guide stage unit 136.

  Since the through hole 132A is located at the center in the width direction of the V winning stage portion 136, the game ball PB rolls to the near side according to the inclination of the V winning guide stage portion 136 and reaches the V winning opening 138. It is easy.

  As a result, a round update is obtained by the player intervention of storing the game ball PB (self-sustained type). It should be noted that the dam wall 134 is in a dammed release state when a round update is determined or a predetermined time has elapsed.

  The game specification is an example, and is not limited to the above-mentioned self-continuation type, but may be a type in which a predetermined number of rounds is committed (specified round type).

(Blade member structure)
The center prize 105 according to the present embodiment is provided with an upper prize inflow inlet 110A and a lower prize inflow inlet 110B (both left and right pair) as inlets that flow into the specific game unit 105A. The upper blade member 112A is disposed, and the lower blade member 112B is disposed at the lower prize winning inlet 110B.

  The upper wing member 112A is opened during normal games, and the lower wing member 112B is opened during major games, and the winning balls at the time of winning from the upper wing member 112A and the lower wing member 112B are made different.

  By the way, the ratio of an accessory during a normal game depends on the number of winning balls of the blade member 112A.

  In the present embodiment, the bonus component ratio refers to the upper blade member 112A corresponding to the total number of winning balls received by winning the general winning port 114, the specific winning port 118, and the upper blade member 112A existing on the game board. It is the ratio of the number of prize balls received by winning.

  In the present embodiment, in the big game, the upper blade member 112A is not used, but the lower blade member 112B is used, so the ratio of the bonuses in the normal game depending on the upper blade member 112A is set to a predetermined set value. While suppressing, it is possible to set the number of winning balls based on winning by opening the lower blade member 112B in the big game without taking into consideration the proportion of the game in the normal game.

In the present embodiment, the upper wing member 112A and the lower wing member 112B functioning as two large winning holes set with different numbers of prize balls are connected to the flow path area of the same game ball PB (specific game portion 105A). Has been applied. In other words, it is not necessary to have a flow path area dedicated to each special winning opening, and the board surface of the game board 18 which is a limited area can be effectively used (the occupation ratio of the specific game unit 105A can be increased). . As a result, the game's original preference called the trend of the game ball PB is enhanced.
(Control system configuration)
Next, the control system of the pachinko machine 10 will be described with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the control system of the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment is configured with a main control unit 150 as the center, and the main control unit 150 includes an effect control unit 152 and a payout control unit 154. And are connected. The main control unit 150 stores a basic program relating to games, and the operation of each unit is controlled based on a command signal from the main control unit 150.

  Information (start winning signal, jackpot signal, symbol determination signal) indicating the progress of the game is transmitted from the main control unit 150 to the hall computer (not shown) via the board external terminal 190. The board external terminal 190 may be a substrate shared with a frame external terminal 191 described later. That is, the panel external terminal 190 and the frame external terminal 191 may be structurally single.

  The main control unit 150 includes, as an input system, a general winning sensor 114S for detecting a winning ball to the general winning port 114, a center specific winning port ball detecting sensor 118CS for detecting a winning ball to the center specific winning port 118C, a side The side specific prize opening ball detection sensor (L) 118LS, the side specific prize opening ball detection sensor (R) 118RS, and the top prize inflow port 110A from the top prize inflow port 110A to detect the winning balls at the specific winning holes 118L and 118R. The upper ball detection sensor 110SA for detecting that the air has flowed into the center, the lower ball detection sensor 110SB for detecting that the air has flowed into the center accessory 105 from the lower winning inflow port 110B, and the game ball PB that has won the V winning port 138 are detected. The V winning opening ball detection sensor 138S and the outflow opening ball detection sensor 140S for detecting the game ball flowing into the outflow opening 140 are provided. It has been continued.

  Further, the main control unit 150 includes an input system that is not directly related to the game, a glass frame open / closed state detection sensor 16S that detects the open / closed state of the glass frame 16, and a pan unit open / closed state detection that detects the open / closed state of the integrated tray 24. A sensor 24S, a vibration detection sensor 142 for detecting vibration of the game board 18, and a magnetic force detection sensor for detecting a magnetic force in a predetermined range around the game board 18 (particularly, a magnetic force for controlling the movement of the game ball PB and causing fraud to the game). 143 is connected.

  In addition, the main control unit 150 includes, as output systems, a guide lamp unit 109 for notifying game information and a gaming state when the lamp is lit, an upper blade member solenoid 112SLA for opening and closing the upper blade member 112A, and a lower blade member 112B. A lower blade member solenoid 112SLB for opening and closing the cylinder, a cylindrical member motor 132M for rotating the cylindrical member 132, and a dam wall solenoid 134SL for operating the dam wall 134 are connected.

  The operation control unit 50 is connected to the effect control unit 152 as an input system. Further, the effect control unit 152 is connected with a light-emitting element 137 for lighting effects, an illumination device 124, and a speaker 60 (60L, 60R, 60U) provided in various game parts of the pachinko machine 10 as an output system. Yes.

  The payout control unit 154 is connected to a payout device 160 and a launch control unit 164, and the launch control unit 164 is connected to a launch device 165. The payout control unit 154 operates the payout device 160 provided in the pachinko machine 10 to control the payout and lending ball payout and stop operations and the number of payouts. In addition, the launch control unit 164 activates the launch device 165 by the operation of the grip unit 26 (see FIG. 1) by the player to start launch of the game ball PB and the launch force according to the operation amount of the grip unit 26. To control.

  Further, the payout control unit 154 transmits payout information to a hall computer (not shown) installed in the hall via the frame external terminal 191. The frame external terminal 191 may be a substrate shared with the panel external terminal 190 described above. That is, the panel external terminal 190 and the frame external terminal 191 may be structurally single.

  The operation of this embodiment will be described below.

(Example of game specifications)
In the game using the pachinko machine 10, when the player operates the grip unit 26, the ball is shot upward by the launching device 165 one by one. The launched game ball PB is driven into the game area of the game board 18 along the outer rail 102 and falls in the game area while changing the direction by hitting a game nail or a windmill. Then, the game ball PB that has reached the lower end of the game area without winning a prize is collected into the pachinko machine 10 from the out port 123.

  Further, when the game ball PB wins the center specific prize opening 118C or the side specific prize openings 118L, 118R provided in the game area, processing based on the game specifications (for example, opening / closing operation of the upper blade member 112A, etc.) is executed. In addition, a visual effect using the light emitting element 137, a sound effect using the speaker 60, and the like are executed. In addition, when winning a prize in the general winning opening 114, a predetermined prize ball (payout) is executed.

  Here, when the game ball PB wins in the center role 105 due to the opening of the upper blade member 112A, it is determined whether or not to win a V according to the trend of the game ball PB thereafter, and it becomes a V win. In this case, a big game that opens the lower blade member 112B for a predetermined time and a predetermined number of times is executed.

(Game in the normal game state by the center actor 105)
When the game ball PB wins the center specific winning opening 118C on the game board 18, the upper blade member 112A which is one of the big winning openings is opened twice for a predetermined time (about 0.5 seconds to 1.0 second). To do. Further, when the game ball PB wins the side specific winning holes 112L and 112R, the upper blade member 112A, which is one of the big winning holes, is released once for a predetermined time (about 0.5 seconds to 1.0 seconds).

  While the upper wing member 112A is open (see FIG. 9A), the game ball PB can flow into the center accessory 105 (1 inflow 1 to 5 prize balls). The played game ball PB first reaches the intermediate stage portion 130 and rolls from the near side to the far side along the inclined surface of the intermediate stage portion 130. At this time, since the damming wall 134 is in the non-damming position, most of the game balls PB are guided from both sides of the cylindrical member 132 to the release port 140. In addition, the game ball PB that has passed through the through hole 132 </ b> A of the cylindrical member 132 falls from the back side of the intermediate stage unit 130 to the V winning guide stage unit 136. Fortunately, the game ball PB that has entered the through hole 132 </ b> A of the cylindrical member 132 also falls to the V winning guide stage 136 at the intermediate stage 130.

  The V-winning guidance stage unit 136 is inclined opposite to the intermediate stage unit 130, and the game ball PB rolls from the back side to the near side and flows into either the V-winning port 138 or the exit port 140. .

(Big game)
When the game ball PB wins V, it becomes a big hit, and the opening / closing control is performed in an opening period longer than the opening period (opening time × number of opening times) of the upper blade member 112A which is another one of the big winning ports (FIG. 9B )reference)
In the big game, the opening / closing process (round process) of the lower blade member 112B is executed a plurality of rounds (for example, 10 rounds to 15 rounds) up to a predetermined maximum round. At the time of inflow from the lower blade member 112B, one inflow results in 10 to 15 prize balls.

  Here, the continuation of the round is determined by whether or not a V prize is won during the round.

  The game specification in the present embodiment is a so-called self-sustained type, and when the big game is started, the dam wall 134 becomes the dam position, and the game ball PB flowing into the center character 105 is In other words, the intermediate stage 130 is stored.

  The reason why the game ball PB is stored in the intermediate stage 130 is that the game ball PB can easily enter the through hole 132A of the cylindrical member 132, and when V falls to the V winning guide stage 136, the V This makes it easier to win a prize.

  Thus, during the big game, when the blade member 112 is released more than the normal game state, the more the game ball PB flows into the center object 105, the easier it is to continue the round. A game during a big game that tends to become easy can be improved in taste.

  In the game specifications in the present embodiment, the so-called self-sustained type is used after the big hit, but it may be a prescribed round type in which a predetermined number of rounds is committed. Further, either the self-continuation type or the prescribed round type may be selected (selection may be automatic, manual, or lottery).

  Further, during the big game, the lower blade member 112B is opened in an opening period that is greater than the period in which the upper blade member 112A is opened, and more than the number of prize balls due to one inflow of the upper blade member 112A. Since the number of prize balls can be obtained, the more the game ball PB flows into the center role 105, the easier it is for the round to continue. it can.

  5 and 6 are control flowcharts showing the flow of the normal game based on the above game specifications as the operation control based on the detection time of the game ball PB.

  FIG. 5 shows the operation control during the normal game. In step 200, the count values N1 and M1 for counting the inflow and outflow to the specific game unit 105A are cleared (0), and then the process proceeds to step 202 and the specific prize is won. It is determined whether or not any of the mouths 118 has been won.

  If an affirmative determination (winning) is made in this step 202, the process proceeds to step 204, instructing the start of opening / closing control of the upper blade member 112A based on the specific winning type (center specific winning port 118C or side 118R, 118L), The process proceeds to step 206.

  In step 206, it is determined whether or not the game ball PB has flowed into the specific game unit 105A while the upper blade member 112A is opened. If the determination is affirmative, the process proceeds to step 208 to increment the inflow number count value N1. (+1), and the process proceeds to step 210. On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in step 206, the process proceeds to step 210.

  In step 210, it is determined whether the opening / closing control of the upper blade member 112A has ended (whether a notification of completion has been received). If a negative determination is made, the process proceeds to step 206 and the above steps are repeated.

  If the determination in step 210 is affirmative, it is determined that the opening control of the upper blade member 112A has ended, and the process proceeds to step 212, where the count value N1 is 1 or more, that is, at least 1 in the specific game unit 105A. It is determined whether or not the game balls PB have flowed in.

  If a negative determination is made in step 212, the possibility of winning a V is 0, so the process returns to step 202 and the above process is repeated.

  If an affirmative determination is made in step 212, there is a possibility of winning a V, so the process moves to step 214 to determine whether or not a V prize has been won.

  If an affirmative determination is made in step 214, the process moves to step 216, and a big game is executed (see FIGS. 7 and 8, details will be described later).

  On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in step 214, the process proceeds to step 218, and it is determined whether or not the outflow from the specific gaming unit 105A is detected by the ball detecting sensor 140S. If a negative determination is made in step 218, the game ball PB may be flowing in the specific game unit 105 </ b> A, and the process proceeds to step 220.

  In step 220, it is determined whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed. If the predetermined time has not elapsed (negative determination), the process returns to step 214, and if the predetermined time has elapsed (positive determination), ball clogging has occurred. Since there is a possibility, the process proceeds to step 222 to execute error processing, and this routine ends.

  If the determination in step 218 is affirmative, the process proceeds to step 224, the outflow number count value M1 is incremented (+1), and the process proceeds to step 226.

  In step 226, it is determined whether or not the N1 value (number of inflowing game balls PB) matches the M1 value (number of outflowing game balls PB) (N1 = M1?).

  If a negative determination is made in step 226, the game ball PB may be flowing in the specific game unit 105 </ b> A, and the process proceeds to step 220.

  In step 220, it is determined whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed. If the predetermined time has not elapsed (negative determination), the process returns to step 214, and if the predetermined time has elapsed (positive determination), ball clogging has occurred. Since there is a possibility, the process proceeds to step 222 to execute error processing, and this routine ends.

  If the determination in step 226 is affirmative, it is determined that all of the inflowing game balls PB have flowed out of the specific game portion 105A although the V prize has not been won, and this routine ends. When the normal game is continued, it starts from the beginning of the flowchart of FIG. 5 through predetermined processing control (ROM monitoring processing or the like) executed by the main control unit 150.

(Opening / closing control of upper opening / closing member)
FIG. 6 is an open / close control routine for the upper open / close member 112A that is instructed in step 204 of FIG. 5 and starts its operation.

  In step 230, the flag F indicating the number of times of opening and closing is reset (0), and then the process proceeds to step 232, where the number of times of opening and closing is set based on the winning prize type. For example, when the side specific winning holes 118L and 118R are won, since it is opened and closed once, it is set (1). Further, when winning at the center specific winning opening 118C, since it is opened and closed twice, setting (2) is made.

  In the next step 234, the upper blade member 112A is opened, and then the routine proceeds to step 236, where it is determined whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed. For example, this predetermined time is about 0.5 seconds to 1.0. Seconds.

  In the next step 238, the upper blade member 112A is closed, and the routine proceeds to step 240.

  In step 240, it is determined whether or not the flag F is in the reset (0) state. If the determination is affirmative (F = 0), the process proceeds to step 242 because the second opening / closing operation may be performed.

  In step 242, the setting state (setting (1) or setting (2)) is determined. If it is determined that the setting is (2), the upper opening / closing member 112A needs to be opened again, and the process proceeds to step 244. Then, the flag F is set (1), the process returns to step 234, and the above steps are repeated.

  If it is determined in step 242 that the setting is (1), the process proceeds to step 246.

  On the other hand, if a negative determination (F = 1) is made in step 240, it is determined that the second opening / closing operation has already been completed, and the routine proceeds to step 246.

  In step 246, the control system that executes the normal game control is notified of the end of the opening / closing operation control of the upper blade member 112A, and this routine ends.

  7 and 8 are control flowcharts showing the flow of the big game (special game) based on the above game specifications as the operation control based on the detection time of the game ball PB.

  FIG. 7 is an operation control during the big game (during special game). In step 300, the count values N2 and M2 for counting inflow and outflow to the specific game unit 105A are cleared (0), and then step 302 is performed. Then, as the first round, the start of opening / closing control of the lower blade member 112B is instructed, and the routine proceeds to step 304.

  In step 304, it is determined whether or not the game ball PB has flowed into the specific game unit 105A while the lower blade member 112B is opened. If the determination is affirmative, the flow proceeds to step 306 and the inflow number count value N2 is incremented. (+1), and the process proceeds to Step 308. On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in step 304, the process proceeds to step 308.

  In step 308, it is determined whether the opening / closing control of the lower blade member 112B has been completed (whether a notification of completion has been received). If the determination is negative, the process proceeds to step 304 and the above steps are repeated.

  If the determination in step 308 is affirmative, it is determined that the opening control of the lower blade member 112B has been completed, the process proceeds to step 310, and it is determined whether or not the specified number of rounds has been reached.

  If the determination in step 310 is affirmative, the big game is over, and this routine is over.

  If a negative determination is made in step 310, the big game is continued and the process proceeds to step 312.

  In step 312, it is determined whether or not a V prize has been won. If the determination in step 312 is affirmative, it means that the right to continue the round has been obtained, and the routine proceeds to step 314 to instruct the start of the opening / closing control of the lower blade member 112B based on the continuation of the round, and to step 304 Transition.

  If a negative determination is made in step 312, the process proceeds to step 316, where it is determined whether or not the outflow from the specific gaming unit 105 </ b> A has been detected by the outlier ball detection sensor 140 </ b> S. If a negative determination is made in step 316, the game ball PB may be flowing in the specific game unit 105A, and the process proceeds to step 318.

  In step 318, it is determined whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed. If the predetermined time has not elapsed (negative determination), the process returns to step 312, and if the predetermined time has elapsed (positive determination), ball clogging has occurred. Since there is a possibility, the process proceeds to step 320 to execute error processing, and this routine ends.

  If the determination in step 316 is affirmative, the process proceeds to step 322, the outflow number count value M2 is incremented (+1), and the process proceeds to step 324.

  In step 324, it is determined whether or not the N2 value (number of inflowing game balls PB) matches the M2 value (number of outflowing game balls PB) (N2 = M2?).

  If a negative determination is made in step 324, the game ball PB may be flowing in the specific game unit 105A, and the process proceeds to step 318.

  In step 318, it is determined whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed. If the predetermined time has not elapsed (negative determination), the process returns to step 312, and if the predetermined time has elapsed (positive determination), ball clogging has occurred. Since there is a possibility, the process proceeds to step 320 to execute error processing, and this routine ends.

  If the determination in step 324 is affirmative, it is determined that all of the game balls PB that have flowed out have flowed out of the specific game unit 105A, but the routine ends.

(Opening / closing control of upper opening / closing member)
FIG. 8 is an open / close control routine for the lower blade member 112B that is instructed in step 302 of FIG.

  In step 330, the lower blade member 112B is opened, and then the process proceeds to step 332 to determine whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed. For example, the predetermined time is about 30 seconds.

  In the next step 334, the detection value of the lower ball detection sensor 110BS that detects the game ball PB that has flowed in from the lower blade member 112B is fetched, and then the process proceeds to step 336, where 10 game balls from the lower winning inflow port 110B. It is determined whether PB has flowed in.

  If a negative determination is made in step 336, it is determined that the upper limit number of inflows for one opening has not been reached, and the process returns to step 332. If the determination in step 336 is affirmative, it is determined that the number of inflows at the upper limit of one opening has been reached, and the process proceeds to step 338.

  In step 338, the lower blade member 112B is closed, and the process proceeds to step 340. In step 340, it is determined whether or not there is a round continuation instruction in step 314 of FIG.

  If an affirmative determination is made in step 340, the process proceeds to step 330 to continue the round and the above process is repeated. If a negative determination is made in step 340, it is determined that the continuation of the round has failed or the upper limit number of rounds has been reached, and the control system moves to step 342 to execute the big game (special game) control. On the other hand, the end of the opening / closing control of the lower blade member 112B is notified, and this routine ends.

  According to the present embodiment, a game board 18 having a configuration based on the so-called two-type game specifications is applied, and a winning inflow (large winning mouth) when flowing into the specific game portion 105A of the center bonus 105 (winning). As described above, an upper winning inlet 110A and a lower inflow 110B are provided, and the prize balls for the inflow (winning) from each are made different. Therefore, in the normal game and the special game (big game), it is possible to use the common game area (specific game unit 105A) having game characteristics in the trend of the game ball PB without dividing the normal game and the big game. The number of prize balls can be made different, and in particular, it becomes easy to maintain the ratio of the bonuses during normal gaming at a set value.

  Note that the configuration of the present embodiment (a configuration that is opened when a predetermined condition is satisfied and includes two opening / closing members having different prize balls) is not limited to the two-type game specification, for example, one-type game It may be replaced with a specification. For example, the specific winning port 118 of the present embodiment corresponds to the normal symbol winning port, and the upper blade member 112A (upper winning port 110A) corresponds to the electric tulip (special symbol starting winning port, lower blade member 112B (lower The winning inflow port 110B) may correspond to an opening / closing door (attacker).

PB Game ball 10 Pachinko machine 18 Game board 105 Center object (object device)
105A Specific Game Department (Specific Game Area)
110A Top prize inlet 110B Bottom prize inlet 110SA Upper ball detection sensor (detection sensor)
110SB Lower sphere detection sensor (detection sensor)
112A Upper blade member (opening / closing member, first opening / closing member)
112B Lower blade member (opening / closing member, second opening / closing member)
112SLA Upper blade member solenoid (opening / closing member)
112SLB Lower blade member solenoid (opening / closing member)
118C Center specific prize opening 118L, 118R Side specific prize opening 118CS Center specific prize opening ball detection sensor (C)
118LS Side specific prize opening ball detection sensor (L)
118RS Sphere detection sensor (R) for side specific prize opening
138 V prize opening (specific prize opening)
138S V winning opening ball detection sensor 140 Outlet 140S Outlet opening ball detection sensor 150 Main controller (opening / closing control means)
152 Production control unit 154 Payout control unit (payout control means)

Claims (5)

A plurality of opening and closing members disposed at each of a plurality of inflow ports into which a game ball can flow into a specific game area provided in the game board, and opened and closed so as to limit the flow of the game ball into the specific game area;
Open / close control means for selectively opening / closing the open / close member when a predetermined condition is satisfied;
Payout control means for paying out game balls based on the number of prize balls set for each inflow port of game balls flowing into the specific game area while the opening and closing member is opened;
A gaming machine having.   2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising a plurality of detection sensors that detect, for each inflow port, a game ball that flows into the specific game area while the opening / closing member is opened. The specific game area is
For the normal game area where the launched game ball moves while falling under its own weight, it is in the accessory device partitioned by the wall,
2. The distribution mechanism according to claim 1, wherein the specific game area is provided with a distribution mechanism that distributes whether or not to win a specific prize opening depending on the movement of the game ball after inflow. Item 3. The gaming machine according to Item 2. The opening / closing member is
A first opening / closing member that is opened by winning a winning opening provided in a normal game area;
And a second opening / closing member that is opened when the first opening / closing member is opened and a game ball that has flowed into the specific game area wins the specific winning opening. The gaming machine according to claim 3. As the setting of the number of prize balls to be paid out by the payout control means,
When the game ball flows into the specific game area due to the opening of the first opening / closing member, it is set to be less than when the game ball flows into the specific game area due to the opening of the second opening / closing member. The gaming machine according to claim 4, wherein

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