JP2019068911A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To propose a pinball game machine that is a model called a blade object including a variable winning device and can cause a new change in a game.SOLUTION: A game machine includes a plurality of short-time-opening modes in which at least one opening time differs mutually, a major winning hole is opened with entry of game balls into a start pocket as an opportunity following one short-time-opening mode set by manager's operation, and further a time difference between the maximum value and the minimum value of opening time for composing the respective short-time-opening modes is set to be within 1/5 of reference opening time. With such a configuration, different amusement can be provided to a player regardless of the same game machine by changing the short-time-opening modes.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 6

Description

  The present invention comprises a variable winning device having a specific area provided in a closed operation area communicating with the outside through a large winning opening, and executes a special game triggered by the entry of gaming balls into the specific area. It relates to a ball game machine.

  In a ball game machine, there is a variable winning device equipped with a big winning opening that is opened and closed by a movable piece, and a start opening where the game ball can enter, in the game area where the game ball fired from the launcher flows down. The arrangement provided is known (for example, Patent Document 1) and is called a feather. Here, the variable winning device is provided with a closing operation area which is communicated with the outside (the above-mentioned gaming area) through the opened big winning opening, and closed in a state where the big winning opening is closed. The operation area is provided with a general area and a special area where game balls can enter. In this configuration, when the game ball enters the starting opening, the movable piece is opened, and the gaming ball that has flowed into the closing operation area through the big winning opening passes through the specific area. A special game that repeats an opening and closing round for opening and closing the special winning opening a predetermined number of times is executed. As such a ball and ball game machine, it is general to provide a distribution mechanism in the closed operation area for distributing the inflowing game ball to either the specific area or the general area.

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  By the way, since the player's interest in entering the specific area which is a trigger for executing the special game is high, the gaming ball having entered the closing operation area is in the specific area or the general area. In the meantime, it has a function (for example, the above-mentioned distribution mechanism) that produces various game characteristics. Compared to this, the opening of the big winning opening by entering the starting opening is a requirement essential to the execution of the special game, but it has been changed since it was mainly operated by the mechanical mechanism in the past. Was poor. Therefore, by providing a new function here, a configuration capable of causing a new change in the game is expected.

  On the other hand, in a game hall where a ball and ball game machine is installed, the angle etc. of a game nail implanted in the game board may be adjusted for profit adjustment. However, such adjustment of the game nail may change the performance of the ball game machine. Therefore, there has been a demand for a configuration that can adjust profits without adjusting game nails.

  The present invention is a model called a so-called feather, and proposes a ball game machine capable of causing a new change in a game.

  A first invention according to the present invention is provided with a starting opening capable of entering a game ball, and a movable piece for opening and closing a large winning opening, and is communicated with the outside through the opened large winning opening and the large winning opening Triggered by the entry of the game ball to the starting opening, a variable winning device having a specific area in which the game ball which has flowed in from the big winning opening can enter into the closed operation area closed in the closed state As the special winning opening opening means for opening the special winning opening of the variable winning device according to a short time opening mode set in advance, the game ball having flowed into the closing operation area through the special winning opening is specified In the ball game machine having a special game control means for executing a special game for opening and closing the movable piece in a predetermined special operation mode upon entering the area, the special winning opening opening means is: Each configured with one or more opening times And a plurality of said short time opening modes different from each other in at least one opening time, and provided with opening mode setting means for effectively setting any one short time opening mode by the operation of the administrator, A ball game machine characterized in that opening times respectively forming the time opening mode are determined such that the time difference between the maximum value and the minimum value is within 1/5 of the reference opening time. .

Here, the “short time opening mode” may be either one configured by one opening time or one configured by a plurality of opening times. The "open mode setting means" includes one or both of a short time open mode configured by one open time and a short time open mode configured by a plurality of open times. Furthermore, as the “short time opening mode configured by a plurality of opening times”, it is sufficient if at least one opening time different from the other short time opening modes is provided, and all the opening times may be different.
Also, "reference opening time" is a time set as a reference of the opening time, and indicates a time set to generate a reference profit (base value). And, it is set in advance for each type of gaming machine, and is generally indicated by a specification sheet of a real machine or the like.
Also, "administrator" includes not only the manager or store manager of the game arcade in which the ball game machine is installed, but also an employee of the game shop and a person who operates the ball game machine on a trial basis. Be

In such a configuration, the opening time (short time opening mode) of the big winning opening opened by entering the starting opening can be changed by the manager, and the opening opening is changed by the opening opening. You can change the rate of entering the big winning opening that is released by entering the In this way, if the ball entry rate to the special winning opening changes, the possibility of entering a specific area that triggers the execution of the special game also changes, so in general, effectively change the game characteristics of the machine base obtain. Therefore, according to the present configuration, by changing the open time (short time open mode), it is possible to provide the player with different game characteristics even with the same machine.
Furthermore, in the present configuration, since the time difference between the maximum value and the minimum value of the opening time is within 1/5 of the reference opening time, the time difference between the opening times is smaller than the reference opening time, and each opening time is It is difficult for the player to notice the difference in Generally, if the time has a difference within 1/5 of the reference time, the difference is extremely small compared to the reference time. It is because it is hard to distinguish it from time. In particular, since the reference opening time of such a big winning opening is usually set to 0.5 to 1 second, the time difference between the maximum value and the minimum value is 0.1 to 0.2 seconds. It is extremely difficult for the player to accurately recognize the open time having a time lag. From this, in the present configuration, it is difficult for the player to notice that there is a difference in the opening time even if the big winning opening is opened by different opening times. As a result, it is extremely difficult for the player to determine whether the opening time is short or the opening time is short while the player's own game or the game of another person is played, and it is possible to select the machine by the length of the opening time. Can be suppressed. In this way, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of a bias that the operation rate of a machine with a long opening time becomes high.

  Moreover, this structure can adjust the ball entering rate to the big winning opening opened by entering the ball to the starting opening by changing the opening time (short time opening mode). One of the functions possessed by the gaming machine is that it is possible to adjust the gain obtainable by the player by adjusting the ball entry rate of such a big winning opening, so without adjusting the game nail as in the conventional configuration described above. It is possible to carry out profit adjustment by changing the open time. Therefore, according to the configuration of the present invention, it is possible to freely adjust the profit of each game arcade while maintaining the fairness and soundness of the game.

  As the variable winning device, a configuration in which the movable piece is opened and closed by a solenoid can be used. This specific configuration is provided with biasing means for biasing the movable piece to the closed position of the big winning opening, and a solenoid for operating the movable piece from the closed position to the open position. In such a variable winning apparatus, the movable piece is in the closed position when the solenoid is in the OFF state, and is in the open position when the solenoid is in the ON position, so that the above-mentioned opening time is determined based on the ON operation time of the solenoid. The invention can be applied to the configuration of the present invention. In this configuration, the biasing force of the biasing means may decrease as the time of use of the machine increases, and the opening time may change accordingly. However, such reduction of biasing force affects each open time equally regardless of the open time. Therefore, even with the configuration provided with such a variable winning device, the effects and advantages of the present invention can be exhibited over a long period of time.

  The second invention of the present invention is provided with a first starting opening capable of entering a game ball, a second starting opening capable of entering a game ball, and a movable piece for opening and closing the big winning opening, and is open A variable prize having a specific area in which a game ball, which has flowed in from the big winning opening, can enter within a closing operation area which is communicated with the outside through the big winning opening and closed in a state of closing the big winning opening. A single opening operation in which the large winning opening of the variable winning device is opened once according to a predetermined first short time opening mode, triggered by the device and the entry of the gaming ball into the first starting opening; A winning opening that performs continuous opening operation of opening the large winning opening of the variable winning device a plurality of times in succession according to a predetermined second short time opening mode, triggered by the entry of the game ball into the two starting openings An opening means, and the game ball having flowed into the closed operation area through the big winning opening is the specific area; A ball game machine having special game control means for executing a special game for opening and closing the movable piece in a predetermined special operation mode in response to entering the ball; And a plurality of the first short time opening modes respectively configured by one different opening time, and any one first short time opening mode is set as an effective by the operation of the administrator, The first opening mode setting means, each of which is defined so that the opening time constituting the one short time opening mode is within 1/5 of the reference opening time, the time difference between the maximum value and the minimum value Each of the plurality of second short time opening modes different in at least one opening time from each other, and any one second short time opening mode is effectively set by the operation of the administrator. Each of the second short time opening modes is defined so that the time difference between the maximum value and the minimum value is within 1/5 of the reference opening time. A bullet ball game machine characterized by comprising at least one of two opening mode setting means.

Here, each second short time opening mode of the second opening mode setting means may be such that at least one opening time of each is different from each other, and all the opening times are different from each other. good. In other words, as long as they have different opening times, they may have the same opening time or may not have the same opening time.
Also, “reference open time” and “manager” are synonymous with the first invention described above.

In such a configuration, as in the first invention described above, it is possible to change the ball entry rate to the big winning opening by changing the opening time (the first short time opening mode or the second short time opening mode). Thus, the game characteristics of the machine can be effectively changed. Therefore, by changing the opening time (the first short time opening mode or the second short time opening mode), different game characteristics can be provided to the player even with the same machine.
Furthermore, even with this configuration, the time difference between the opening times is smaller than the reference opening time, and it is difficult for the player to notice that there is a difference in the opening times. It is possible to suppress selection of a stand as much as possible, and prevent occurrence of a bias that the operation rate is high only with a machine with a long opening time.

In addition, even in this configuration, the ball entering rate to the big winning opening that is opened by entering the starting opening by changing the opening time (the first short time opening mode or the second short time opening mode), It can be adjusted. As described above, even in the configuration of the second invention, as in the first invention described above, since one can adjust the profit by changing the opening time as one of the functions of the gaming machine, fairness and soundness of the game It is possible to freely adjust the profit of each game arcade while maintaining the nature.
Furthermore, as in the first invention described above, even when the variable winning device is configured to open and close the movable piece by the biasing means and the solenoid, the effects of the present invention can be exhibited for a long time.

  In the ball and ball game machine of the second invention described above, the second short time opening mode is constituted by a plurality of opening times and an interval time between the opening times, and the second opening mode set means A configuration is proposed in which at least one of the second short time opening aspects of is provided with an interval time different from the interval time of the other second short time opening aspect. This configuration is the third invention of the present invention.

  In such a configuration, by setting the second short time opening mode having a different interval time, it is possible to change the start timing of the opening performed through the interval time. As a result, the timing of entering the big winning opening can be shifted, and the percentage of entering the big winning opening can be changed. Therefore, according to the present configuration, by changing the second short time opening mode, it is possible to provide the player with even more different game characteristics.

  Furthermore, since the change in the second short time opening mode can cause a change in the ball entering rate to the big winning opening as described above, a contribution to the effect of adjusting the ball entering rate can also be expected.

  As an interval time different from the others, it is preferable that a time difference from another interval time is within 1/5 of the reference time of the interval time or the reference open time. According to this configuration, since it is difficult for the player to notice the change of the interval time, it is possible to prevent the player from noticeing the change of the opening time by the change of the interval time as much as possible.

  A fourth invention of the present invention is provided with a starting opening capable of entering a game ball and a movable piece for opening and closing a large winning opening, and is communicated with the outside through the large winning opening opened and the large winning opening And a variable winning device having a specific area capable of entering the game ball, which has flowed in from the big winning opening, in a closed operation area closed in a closed state, and entry of the game ball to the specific starting opening. A special winning opening opening means for executing a continuous opening operation in which the large winning opening of the variable winning device is continuously opened a plurality of times according to a predetermined short time opening mode, and the closing through the large winning opening A ball game comprising a special game control means for executing a special game of opening and closing the movable piece in a predetermined special operation mode in response to the game ball having flowed into the operation area having entered the specific area. Machine, the big winning opening opening means is a plurality of An open mode set means configured to have a plurality of the short time open modes different in at least one open time from one another, and configured to enable any one short time open mode to be effective by the operation of the administrator. Each of the short-time opening modes is characterized in that each opening time is determined such that a total opening time obtained by adding a plurality of opening times constituting each is substantially the same. It is a ball game machine.

Here, in the plurality of short time opening modes, each at least one opening time may be different from each other, and all the opening times may be different from each other. In other words, as long as they have different opening times, they may have the same opening time or may not have the same opening time.
Also, “reference open time” and “manager” are synonymous with the first invention described above.

In such a configuration, the administrator can select and set any one short time opening mode from among a plurality of short time opening modes provided with mutually different opening times. By changing the short time opening mode, continuous opening operations with different opening times are performed. As described above, by performing different continuous opening operations according to the set short time opening mode, it is possible to have an unprecedented width in the game property, so the same short opening mode changes the same. Even with the machine base, different playability can be provided to the player.
Here, in any short opening mode, the total opening time of the big winning opening by one continuous opening operation is substantially the same, so theoretically, the ball entering rate to the big winning opening It is substantially equal in the short time open mode. Thus, since there is almost no profit difference in each short time open mode, even if the player can recognize the difference in open time, it hardly affects the selection of the machine by the player.
It is possible that the player confirms the opening pattern of the continuous opening operation and makes a selection according to his / her preference even if the machine selection due to the profit difference does not occur. That is, the open pattern of the continuous open operation has a role as one information for the player to select the machine base, and may cause the selection of the machine base to be unconventional.

In the fourth aspect of the invention, the open time for forming each short time open mode is determined so that the time difference between the maximum value and the minimum value is within 1/5 of the reference open time. It can also be done.
According to this configuration, it is difficult for the player to notice the difference in the continuous opening operation according to the short time opening mode, and it is difficult to distinguish which short time opening mode is set. Here, as described above, in the configuration of the fourth invention, since the total opening time of each short opening mode is substantially the same, theoretically, the ball entering rate to the big winning opening does not change. However, practically, the opening order in the continuous opening operation causes a slight difference in the ball entering rate. Specifically, when opening is performed for a long opening time in the second half of the opening order, the ball entering rate tends to be slightly higher. From such a thing, it is possible to change the ball entering rate to the big winning opening for each short time opening mode by making the opening times of the latter half of the opening order mutually different from each other in the short time opening mode, It is possible to adjust profits.
When it is possible to adjust the profit in this way, it is possible to easily select an advantageous machine if the player can recognize the difference in the opening time, so the time difference between the maximum value and the minimum value of the opening time is By making it difficult for the player to notice the time difference of the opening time within 1/5 of the reference opening time, the fairness of the machine selection can be maintained.

  In the fourth aspect of the invention, the special winning opening opening means is configured to execute the continuous opening operation triggered by the ball entering a specific starting opening, but it is natural that the predetermined condition is satisfied ( For example, a single opening operation may be performed in which the big winning opening is opened once, triggered by entering a ball into another starting opening. That is, the special winning opening opening means may be configured to execute only the continuous opening operation, or may be configured to execute the continuous opening operation and the single opening operation. And in the structure which performs single opening operation, the opening time of this single opening operation may be made into fixed time, and even if it is possible to change the opening time of this single opening operation. good. In the latter case, it is preferable to provide a plurality of opening modes provided with mutually different opening times, and to set any one opening mode to be effective by the operation of the administrator.

  A fifth invention of the present invention is provided with a starting opening capable of entering a game ball, and a movable piece for opening and closing a large winning opening, and is communicated with the outside through the opened large winning opening and the large winning opening And a variable winning device having a specific area capable of entering the game ball, which has flowed in from the big winning opening, in a closed operation area closed in a closed state, and entry of the game ball to the specific starting opening. A special winning opening opening means for executing a continuous opening operation in which the large winning opening of the variable winning device is continuously opened a plurality of times according to a predetermined short time opening mode, and the closing through the large winning opening A ball game comprising a special game control means for executing a special game of opening and closing the movable piece in a predetermined special operation mode in response to the game ball having flowed into the operation area having entered the specific area. Machine, the big winning opening opening means is a plurality of A plurality of said short time opening modes different in at least one opening time from each other by a release time and an interval time between each opening time, and any one short time opening mode is operated by the operation of the administrator Each of the short time opening modes has an opening mode setting means for setting as effective, each opening time such that a total operation time obtained by adding a plurality of opening times and an interval time constituting each becomes substantially the same. And an interval time are respectively determined.

  Here, the "short time opening mode" is the same as the fourth invention described above, and the "reference opening time" and the "manager" are the same as the first invention described above.

In such a configuration, the administrator can select and set any one short time opening mode from among a plurality of short time opening modes provided with mutually different opening times. By changing the short time opening mode, continuous opening operations with different opening times are performed. As described above, by performing different continuous opening operations according to the set short time opening mode, it is possible to have an unprecedented width in the game property, so the same short opening mode changes the same. Even with the machine base, different playability can be provided to the player.
Here, in each short time opening mode, if the total operation time required for one continuous opening operation is substantially the same, the total time of each opening time (corresponding to the total opening time of the fourth invention) is the same. The total time may be different. Furthermore, each short time open mode may have the same interval time, or all the interval time may be different. As described above, since the plurality of short time opening modes can be configured by variously combining the opening time and the interval time, it is possible to change the short time opening mode so that the game characteristics which cause novel changes not found in the prior art Can be provided separately.
In addition, in the configuration provided with the short time opening mode in which the total time differs, as in the first invention described above, profit adjustment by changing the opening time can be implemented as one of the functions of the gaming machine. Free profit adjustment is possible.

In the fifth aspect of the invention, the opening time for forming each short time opening mode is determined so that the time difference between the maximum value and the minimum value is within 1/5 of the reference opening time. It can also be done.
According to this configuration, it is difficult for the player to notice the difference in the continuous opening operation according to the short time opening mode, and it is difficult to distinguish which short time opening mode is set. Here, in the case where each short time opening mode is configured to have the same total time of the opening times, theoretically, the ball entering rate to the big winning opening does not change as in the fourth invention described above. However, in reality, since the opening order in the continuous opening operation causes a slight difference in the ball entering rate, profit adjustment is also possible. On the other hand, in the case where each short time opening mode is configured such that the total time of the respective opening times is different from each other, the big winning prize opening according to the change of the short time opening mode as in the first invention described above. It is possible to change the rate of ball entry into and adjust the profit. The time difference between the opening times is smaller than the reference opening time, and it is difficult for the player to notice that there is a difference in the opening times. It can prevent. Therefore, according to such a configuration, it is possible to freely adjust the profit of each game arcade while maintaining the fairness and soundness of the game.

  Also in the fifth invention, as in the fourth invention described above, a single opening is performed to open the big winning opening once, triggered by the establishment of a predetermined condition (for example, entering a ball into another starting opening). The operation may be performed. And in the structure which performs single opening operation, the opening time of this single opening operation may be made into fixed time, and even if it is possible to change the opening time of this single opening operation. good. In the latter case, it is preferable to provide a plurality of opening modes provided with mutually different opening times, and to set any one opening mode to be effective by the operation of the administrator.

1 is a front view of a pachinko machine 1 according to the present invention. FIG. It is a front view of variable winning a prize device 5, (A) shows the closing state of big winning a prize mouth 14, (B) shows the open state of big winning a prize mouth 14. FIG. 2 is a back view of the pachinko machine 1; FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of a first embodiment. It is a chart explaining the specifications of the first short time opening mode and the second short time opening mode of the first embodiment. 5 is a flowchart showing a start opening process of the first embodiment. It is a chart explaining the specifications of the first short time opening mode and the second short time opening mode of the second embodiment. FIG. 21 is a table of specifications of a second short time release mode of the third embodiment; FIG. FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing a start opening process of the third embodiment. 21 is a table illustrating specifications of a second short time opening mode of the fourth embodiment. FIG. 21 is a table of specifications of a second short time opening mode of another example of the fourth embodiment; FIG.

  Embodiments of the present invention will be described using the drawings. The pachinko machine 1 of the embodiment corresponds to a ball game machine according to the present invention.

  The pachinko machine 1 is a structure which hold | maintains each part of a structure by the outer frame 51 which makes a longitudinally long fixed outer shell holding frame, as shown in FIG. An inner frame 70 (see FIG. 4) is attached to the outer frame 51 so as to be openable and closable with respect to the outer frame 51 via hinges 53 provided on the upper left and lower sides of the outer frame 51. The front frame (glass frame) 52 is attached releasably to the inner frame 70. And the front frame 52 is provided with the plate glass 61 so that attachment or detachment is possible. Further, on the back side (rear side) of the sheet glass 61, the game board 2 (FIG. 2) attached to the inner frame is disposed.

  Speakers 66 are disposed on the upper left and right sides of the front frame 52, and the game sound and the alarm sound emitted from the speakers 66 are used to improve the concept of the game or alert the player. In addition, a plurality of frame-side decoration lamps 65 that emit light in accordance with the game state are provided in the front frame 52, and the light-emission improves the convenience of the game. Further, an upper plate 55 and a lower plate 63 are integrally provided at the lower part of the front frame 52, and a firing handle 64 is disposed on the right side of the lower plate 63. The launch handle 64 is turned clockwise by the player to move a launch device (not shown) and launch the gaming ball supplied from the upper tray 55 toward the gaming area 3 of the gaming board 2 Do.

  On the upper plate 55, winning balls and rental balls are paid out. Further, the lower tray 63 is configured to receive a prize ball overflowing from the upper tray 55, and includes a ball release lever (not shown) for discharging the gaming balls in the lower tray 63. By operating the ball release lever by the player, the game balls stored in the lower plate 63 can be transferred to another box (dollar box).

  The pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment is a so-called CR machine, and a prepaid card unit (CR unit) 56 for reading and writing prepaid cards is adjacent to the pachinko machine 1. The pachinko machine 1 is provided with a CR settlement display device 95 (see FIG. 5) having a lending button 57, a settlement button 58, and a balance display device 59. Further, at the central portion of the upper tray 55, an effect button 67, a jog dial 68, and a determination button 69 which can be operated by the player are provided.

  FIG. 2 is a front view of the game board 2 of the pachinko machine 1. The game board 2 is provided with a substantially circular game area 3 surrounded by guide rails 3a and 3b, and a large number of game nails (not shown) are implanted in the game area 3. At a central portion of the game area 3, a variable winning device 5 having a closing operation area 6 is disposed. Below the variable winning device 5, a central second start opening 12 and first left and right first start openings 11 and 11 of the second start opening 12 are disposed. A gate 13 capable of passing the game ball is disposed immediately above the second start opening 12. Also, on the left and right sides of the variable winning device 5, normal winning openings 17, 17 are respectively disposed. Further, an out port 16 is disposed at the most downstream portion of the game area 3.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the above-mentioned variable winning device 5 has large winning openings 14 and 14 on the left and right sides of the upper part thereof, and a pair of left and right movable pieces 31 and 31 opens and closes each large winning opening 14 and 14, respectively. It is arranged. The movable pieces 31, 31 are opened and closed by the special winning opening solenoid 14b (see FIG. 5), and the closing position (FIG. 3A) for closing the special winning openings 14, 14; , 14 in the open position (FIG. 3 (B)). More specifically, the movable pieces 31, 31 are biased to the closed position by a spring (not shown), and held in the closed position according to the biasing force of the spring when the large winning opening solenoid 14b is in the OFF state. On the other hand, when the special winning opening solenoid 14b is in the ON state, the position is converted to the open position against the biasing force of the spring. The movable pieces 31, 31 are opened by the ON operation of the big winning opening solenoid 14b, converted from the closed position to the open position, and closed by turning off the big winning opening solenoid 14b, from the open position to the closing position. Relocate to That is, the special winning openings 14 and 14 are opened and closed by ON / OFF control of the special winning opening solenoid 14b, and the opening time of the special winning opening 14 and 14 is determined by the time when the special winning opening solenoid 14b is ON. . In such variable winning device 5, the internal closing operation area 6 and the outside (playing area 3) communicate with each other only through the large winning openings 14, 14 opened by the opening operation of the movable pieces 31, 31 and the closing is performed. The game ball can flow into the operation area 6.

The closed operation area 6 of the variable winning device 5 is provided with upper and lower two stages 32, 33, and the gaming balls flowing from the big winning openings 14, 14 are sent to the lower stage 33 through the upper stage 32. Be An approximately bell-shaped distribution member 35 is disposed at the center on the back side of the upper stage 32, and a guide hole 37 capable of receiving game balls can be formed below the distribution member 35. There is. In this distribution member 35, an opening (not shown) capable of receiving game balls is formed on the outer peripheral portion thereof so that the game balls can flow down to the guiding opening 37 only through the openings. It has become. The distributing member 35 is rotationally driven by the distributing motor 35a (see FIG. 5). Further, on the left and right sides of the distributing member 35, passage openings 38, 38 capable of entering the game ball are formed.
The upper stage 32 is provided so that it slopes gently downward from the left and right edges toward the center and slopes downward from the front side, and the gaming balls flowing from the big winning openings 14, 14 are in the upper stage It rolls on the stage 32 to enter the ball into either the guide port 37 or the passage ports 38, 38 described above.

On the other hand, the lower stage 33 is provided so as to be inclined downward from the back side toward the front, and at the back side, the central outlet 41 and the left and right discharge ports 42, 42 are provided. And, in front of the outlet 41, a guiding guide 43 for guiding the gaming ball flowed out from the outlet 41 substantially straight forward is disposed, and the gaming ball is passed in front of the guiding guide 43. A possible specific area 45 is provided. Furthermore, on the left and right sides of the specific area 45, general areas 46, 46 through which the game balls can pass are provided.
In the lower stage 33, normally, the gaming balls having flowed out from the outlet 41 flow down to the specific area 45 by the guide 43, while the gaming balls flowing out from the discharge ports 42 flow to the general areas 46, 46 Do. The gaming balls having flowed out of the outlet 41 are not limited to flow into the specific area 45 with a probability of 100%, and are extremely rare, but may flow into the general area 46. Conversely, the gaming balls that have flowed out of the discharge port 42 may flow into the specific area 45, although this is extremely rare.

  The guiding port 37 of the upper stage 32 is in communication with the outlet 41 of the lower stage 33 via a ball passage (not shown), and the gaming ball flowing into the guiding port 37 is placed on the lower stage 33 from the outlet 41. It is drained. On the other hand, the left and right passage openings 38, 38 communicate with the lower discharge openings 42, 42 respectively, and the gaming balls flowing into the respective passage openings 38, 38 flow out from the discharge openings 42, 42 onto the lower stage 33. Be done. That is, the gaming balls having flowed into the upper stage 32 from the big winning openings 14 and 14 flow out from the outlet 41 onto the lower stage 33 and enter the specific area 45 if flowing down to the guiding opening 37, and If it flows into the passage openings 38, 38, it flows out from the discharge openings 42, 42 and enters the general areas 46, 46.

  Furthermore, at the upper part of the variable winning device 5, the LCD screen of the effect symbol display device 29 is disposed so as to be visible from the front. In this effect symbol display device 29, various effect symbols are displayed.

  FIG. 4 is a back view of the pachinko machine 1. On the back side of the pachinko machine 1, an inner frame 70 to which the above-described game board 2 is detachably attached is accommodated in an outer frame 51. From the upper side, the inner frame 70 is provided with a ball tank 71, a tank rail 72, and a dispensing device 73. With this configuration, when the game balls are set in the above-described winning openings and the like provided on the game board 2, the game balls supplied from the ball tank 71 through the tank rail 72 serve as a prize ball, and the payout device is provided. It is paid out to the upper plate 55 by 73. In addition, when the lending button 57 and the settlement button 58 of the CR unit 56 described above are operated, the payout device 73 dispenses a rental ball.

  Further, on the back side of the pachinko machine 1, a main control unit 80, a payout control unit 81, a rendering symbol control unit 82, a sub integrated control unit 83, a launch control unit 84, and a power supply board 85 are disposed. Main controller 80, effect symbol controller 82, and sub integrated controller 83 are provided on game board 2, and payout controller 81, launch controller 84, and power supply substrate 85 are provided on inner frame 70. ing. Although the launch control device 84 is not illustrated in FIG. 4, the launch control device 84 is provided below the payout control device 81. Further, an external connection terminal 78 is provided on the right side of the ball tank 71, and a signal indicating the gaming state and the game result is sent to the hall computer 87 by the external connection terminal 78 (see FIG. 5). Conventionally, the external connection terminal 78 for transmitting a signal to the hall computer 87 has a board side (a terminal for outputting a signal output from the game board side to the hall computer) and a frame side (front frame 52). , Terminals for outputting signals output from the inner frame 70 and the outer frame 51) to the hall computer 87), but in the present embodiment, the hall computer via one external connection terminal 78 is used. A signal indicating the game state and the game result is transmitted to 87.

  FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing the electrical wiring of the pachinko machine 1. Although FIG. 5 does not describe the complicated power supply system, control devices or actuators that require a power supply are supplied with power directly or indirectly from a power supply (not shown). It is configured to be

  The electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 1 is a configuration in which a payout control device 81, a rendering symbol control device 82, and a sub integrated control device 83 are disposed around the main control device 80. The main control unit 80, the payout control unit 81, the rendering symbol control unit 82, and the sub integrated control unit 83 each have a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, an input port, an output port, etc., and each CPU has a 2 ms cycle. The program loaded in each ROM is started by the interrupt signal to execute various control. The launch control device 84 does not have a CPU, a ROM, and a RAM, but is not limited to this, and may have a configuration having a CPU, a ROM, and a RAM.

  In the main control device 80, a game ball having entered the first start opening switch 11a for detecting the game ball having entered the first start hole 11 and the second start hole 12 via the game board relay terminal board 74. The second start opening switch 12a for detecting, the normal winning opening switch 17a for detecting gaming balls entering the respective normal winning openings 17, the large winning opening switch 14a for detecting the gaming balls entering the large winning openings 14 and 14, A detection signal from a specific area switch 45a for detecting gaming balls having passed through the specific area 45 provided in the variable winning device 5 described above and a general area switch 46a for detecting gaming balls having entered the general area 46 is input. Ru. Here, the special winning opening switch 14a is disposed at a ball entrance (not shown) for delivering the gaming balls entered from the special winning openings 14 and 14 to the upper stage 32 described later.

  The main control device 80 operates in accordance with the program loaded in the ROM, generates various commands related to the progress of the game based on the above detection signal etc., and issues the command to the payout control device 81 and the effect symbol control device And 82 and the sub integrated control unit 83. Further, the main control device 80 is also connected to the special winning opening solenoid 14 b and the above-mentioned distribution motor 35 a via the game board relay terminal board 74. Then, the main control device 80 controls the opening and closing of the large winning opening 14 by operating the movable pieces 31 and 31 to open and close by controlling the large winning opening solenoid 14b. Further, as for the output signal from the main control device 80, a signal for management such as symbol variation or a big hit is output to the external connection terminal 78 and sent to the hall computer.

  The payout control device 81 is configured to be capable of bi-directional communication with the main controller 80, and drives the payout motor 90 of the payout device 73 according to a command transmitted from the main controller 80 to pay out the prize balls. put out. In the present embodiment, a detection signal of the payout switch 91 for counting gaming balls to be paid out as winning balls is input to the main control device 80 and the payout control device 81, and both of them count the winning balls. .

  Further, signals from the full switch 92 and the out-of-ball switch 93 are input to the payout control device 81. The full switch 92 detects that the lower tray 63 is full, and outputs a signal to the payout control device 81 in response to this detection. The out-of-ball switch 93 detects that the storage amount of gaming balls in the ball tank 71 is small or there is no storage amount, and outputs a signal to the payout control device 81 according to this detection. When the payout control device 81 inputs signals from the full switch 92 and the out-of-ball switch 93, the payout motor 90 is stopped to stop the payout operation of the winning balls. The full switch 92 and the ball out switch 93 continue to output signals until the detected state is cancelled, and the payout control device 81 drives the payout motor 90 by stopping the input of the signals. Resume

  The payout control device 81 can communicate with the CR unit 56 via the CR unit terminal plate 76, and drives the payout motor 90 according to the lending command to pay out the lent ball. The CR unit terminal plate 76 is also connected bi-directionally communicable with the settlement display device 95, and receives signals from the ball lending switch and the settlement switch provided on the settlement display device 95. The ball lending switch detects an operation of the lending button 57 and outputs a signal, and the settlement switch detects an operation of the settlement button 58 and outputs a signal. Further, the payout control device 81 is also connected to the launch control device 84, and transmits a launch stop command to the launch control device 84 at a predetermined timing.

  The launch control device 84 controls the launch motor 97 to launch the game ball in the game area 3. In addition to the above-described delivery control device 81, the emission control device 84 receives the rotation amount signal from the emission handle 64, the touch signal from the touch switch 98, and the emission stop signal from the emission stop switch 99. The rotation amount signal is output when the player rotates the launch handle 64, the touch signal is output when the player touches the launch handle 64, and the launch stop signal is a launch stop switch 99 for the player. Output by pressing. The launch control device 84 controls not to launch the game ball unless a touch signal is input, and the game is executed regardless of the operation of the launch handle 64 even when the launch stop signal is input. I'm controlling not to shoot the ball.

  The sub integrated control device 83 receives data and commands transmitted from the main control device 80, distributes them to data for effect display control, sound control and lamp control, and performs commands for effect display control and the like. It is transmitted to the effect symbol control device 82, and data for sound control and lamp control is distributed to each control part (functional parts of the voice control device and the lamp control device) contained in itself. Then, the function unit as the voice control device operates the sound LSI based on the data for voice control to control the output of the sound from the speaker 66, and the function unit as the lamp control device controls the data for lamp control The light emission control of the various LEDs and the lamp 65 is performed by operating the lamp driver based on the above.

  Further, switches for detecting operations of the effect button 67, the jog dial 68, the determination button 69, etc. are connected to the sub integrated control device 83, and when each switch detects an operation by the player, the signal is inputted Be done.

  The effect symbol control device 82 receives the data and commands transmitted from the sub integrated control device 83 (the one transmitted from the main control device 80 and the input from the main control device 80 in the sub integrated control device 83 and the input such as effect buttons) And the effect image is displayed on the screen of the effect symbol display device 29. The sub integrated control unit 83 and the main control unit 80 are configured as a one-way communication circuit from the main control unit 80 to the sub integrated control unit 83 via the effect relay terminal board. Between the effect symbol control device 82 and the sub integrated control device 83 is configured as a one-way communication circuit from the effect symbol control device 82.

  The power supply substrate 85 is configured as a direct current power supply that generates a direct current voltage by the power supplied from the external AC power supply, and operates the power supply switch provided on the power supply substrate 85 at each part configuring the pachinko machine 1 Supply power. The power supply substrate 85 includes a backup power supply configured of a capacitor and the like, and stores power in the backup power supply while power is supplied from the AC power supply. Thus, at the time of a power failure, power is supplied to the main control device 80 and the like (for example, the RAM of the main control device 80), and data in the RAM of the main control device 80 for a fixed period after power supply from the AC power supply is stopped. Is held. The backup power supply may be provided in the main control device 80 or in another device other than the power supply substrate 85. In this case, the power supply substrate outputs a supply signal to a device equipped with a backup power supply while power is supplied from an AC power supply, and a power failure signal to a device equipped with a backup power supply while power supply is stopped Output

Next, the operation of the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described.
When the game ball fired in the game area 3 enters the left or right first starting opening 11, the movable pieces 31, 31 of the variable winning device 5 are opened once (hereinafter referred to as single open operation). When the gaming ball enters the center second starting opening 12, the movable pieces 31, 31 are opened twice in succession (hereinafter referred to as continuous opening operation). Here, in the single opening operation, the opening operation of the movable pieces 31, 31 is performed for a very short time (for example, 0.5 seconds), and for the continuous opening operation, the opening operation for the very short time (for example, 0.5 seconds) is performed. The actuation is carried out twice consecutively over an interval time (e.g. 0.5 seconds). In addition, in the configuration of the present embodiment, the single opening operation and the continuous opening operation which are executed by entering the balls into the first and second starting ports 11 and 12 relate to the main part of the present invention, Details will be described later.

  When the game ball flows into the big winning opening 14, 14 opened by the opening operation of the movable piece 31, 31, the big winning opening switch 14 a detects the game ball, and a predetermined number of winning balls are detected according to the detection. Be paid out. On the other hand, the gaming balls having flowed into the closed operation area 6 through the big winning opening 14 roll on the upper stage 32 and flow into the guiding port 37 or the passing port 38 by the distributing member 35. Then, when it flows into the guiding port 37, the gaming ball flows out from the outlet 41 and flows into the specific area 45 by the guiding guide 43. On the other hand, when the game ball flows into the passage port 38, the gaming balls flow out from the discharge port 42 and flow into the general area 46.

  When the gaming ball that has flowed into the closing operation area 6 flows into the specific area 45, it becomes a big hit and executes a special game that repeats an opening and closing round generated by the opening and closing operation of the movable pieces 31, 31. In the first embodiment, in the special game, the number of continuation limit times determined in advance is determined on the condition that the game ball having flowed into the closing operation area 6 during the opening and closing round passes the specific area 45 in the opening and closing round. Continue up to (eg, 15 times). Here, one opening and closing round is ended by either continuing the opening operation of the movable pieces 31, 31 for 30 seconds, or by entering ten game balls into the big winning opening 14, 14 ( The movable pieces 31, 31 are closed). Then, when the gaming ball flows into the specific area 45 during each opening and closing round except for the final round (15 rounds) of the number of continuation limitation, a condition for executing the next opening and closing round (hereinafter referred to as a continuation condition) is established. After the end of the opening and closing round, the next opening and closing round is started after a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds). That is, in the first embodiment, the specific area 45 is in non-execution of the special game and functions as a right generation area for generating a big hit (performing the special game), and in the special game, opening and closing It has both the function as a continuation area for continuing the round. Note that the aspect in which the opening and closing round is repeatedly performed corresponds to an example of the special operation aspect of the present invention.

The main part of the present invention will be described.
In the pachinko machine 1 of the first embodiment, the opening time of each of the single opening operation and the continuous opening operation can be changed by an employee (administrator) or the like of the game arcade. The single opening operation is performed according to the first short time opening mode configured by one opening time. And in this Example 1, this opening time is provided with a plurality of first short time opening modes mutually different, and any one first short time opening mode is selected by the employee. On the other hand, the continuous opening operation is performed according to the second short time opening mode constituted by the respective opening times of the two opening operations and the interval time between the opening operations. And in the present Example 1, the first opening time is provided with a plurality of second short time opening modes (FIG. 6) different from each other, and any one second short time opening mode is selected by the employee. .

  In the present embodiment, six types of first short time opening mode and second short time opening mode are provided, respectively, and an opening setting switch 101 and a setting change button 102 described later are operated by the employee. One of the first short time opening mode and the second short time opening mode can be set, and the single opening operation is executed according to the set first short time opening mode, and the second short time opening mode set A continuous opening operation is performed.

  Each open time which respectively comprises such a 1st short time open mode and a 2nd short time open mode is set based on standard open time. The reference opening time is a time set as a reference of the opening time, and is a time set based on the profit (base value) of the standard generated by the pachinko machine 1 concerned. Specifically, the time required to satisfy a base value defined as one of the performances of the machine base is set to 0.5 seconds in this embodiment. Here, the base value is a value represented by the number of returned balls calculated by the number of shots and the number of balls, and in general, the number of returns calculated for 60000 number of shots fired in about 10 hours The number of balls is used as the determined value. That is, the reference release time is set so as to satisfy the determined base value.

In the six types of first short time opening modes described above, as shown in FIG. 6, the opening time is set to six steps of 0.01 second intervals from 0.5 seconds to 0.55 seconds, respectively. And, the time difference between the maximum value (0.55 seconds) of the opening time and the minimum value (0.5 seconds) is 0.05 seconds, and the time difference is the above-mentioned reference opening time (0.5 seconds). Within 1/5. Since these six steps of opening time have a very small time difference compared to the reference opening time and the reference opening time itself is very short, the single opening operation is performed in any first short time opening mode. Even if it is done, it is difficult for the player to notice the change of the opening time.
Here, when the first short time opening mode configured by the shortest 0.5 second opening time is set, the single winning action is a big win compared to the other first short time opening mode. It is the hardest for the game ball to enter the mouth 14, 14, and the rate of ball entering the big winning opening 14, 14 is the lowest. On the other hand, when the first short time opening mode configured by the longest opening time of 0.55 seconds is set, the gaming ball is most likely to enter the big winning opening 14, 14 in the single opening operation, The ball entry rate to the big winning opening 14, 14 is the highest. By setting each of the six opening times in this manner, it is possible to change the ball entry rate to the big winning opening 14, 14 in the single opening operation according to the set first short time opening mode.

As shown in FIG. 6, the six types of second short-time opening modes described above set the first opening time to six steps of 0.01 second intervals up to 0.5 to 0.5 seconds, respectively, and the interval time For 0.5 seconds and the second opening time for 0.5 seconds. That is, in each of the second short time opening modes of the present embodiment, the interval time and the second opening time are respectively the same except that the first opening time is different from each other. And the time difference between the maximum value (0.55 seconds) and the minimum value (0.5 seconds) of the first opening time of each second short time opening mode is 0.05 seconds, and the time difference Is within 1/5 of the reference opening time (0.5 seconds) described above. Similar to the opening time of the first short time opening mode described above, the first opening time set in such six stages has a very small time difference compared to the reference opening time (and the second opening time), and the standard Since the opening time itself is a very short time, it is difficult for the player to notice the change of the opening time even if the continuous opening operation is performed in any second short time opening mode.
Here, when the second short time opening mode having the shortest first opening time of 0.5 seconds is set, the first continuous opening operation is performed as compared with the other second short time opening mode. It is most difficult for the game ball to enter the big winning opening 14, 14 by the opening operation of the game player, and the ball entering rate to the big winning opening 14, 14 is the lowest. Therefore, even if the ball entering rate to the big winning opening 14, 14 in the second opening operation is the same as the other second short time opening mode, the ball entering ratio in the continuous opening operation is the lowest. On the other hand, when the second short time opening mode having the longest first opening time of 0.55 seconds is set, the gaming ball 14 and 14 is the most open at the first opening operation of the continuous opening operation. Is likely to enter the ball, and the ball entering rate to the big winning opening 14, 14 in the continuous opening operation is the highest. Thus, by setting the first opening time to six stages, it is possible to change the ball entering rate to the big winning openings 14, 14 in the continuous opening operation according to the set second short time opening mode.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6, the first short time opening mode and the second short time opening mode described above are combined one by one into six sets, and each combination is set to each of the set values 1 to 6 It is assigned. Specifically, the combination of the first short time opening mode with the shortest opening time and the second short time opening mode with the shortest opening time is assigned to the setting value 1, and setting is performed. The value 2 is assigned the combination of the first short time opening mode with the next short opening time and the second short time opening mode with the next short opening time. Similarly, in the setting values 3 to 6, combinations of the first short time opening mode and the second short time opening mode are assigned in the order next to the opening time. Therefore, in the combination of setting value 1, the ball entering rate to the big winning opening 14, 14 in the single opening operation and the continuous opening operation is the lowest, and in the combination of setting value 2, the ball entering ratio is next Low. Then, the combination of the set value 6 makes the ball pitch highest.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 4, in the main control device 80 of the present embodiment, the open setting switch 101 and the setting change button 102 are provided at operable positions. The opening setting switch 101 and the setting change button 102 are for selecting and setting any of the setting values 1 to 6, and are operated by an employee (administrator) of the game arcade. Then, by setting any one of the setting values 1 to 6, the first short time opening mode and the second short time opening mode assigned to the set value are made effective.

The setting method of the setting values 1 to 6 by the above-described opening setting switch 101 and the setting change button 102 will be described below.
The set value can be changed by an employee inserting a predetermined key into the release setting switch 101, rotating it in a predetermined direction (for example, right direction), and turning on the power while being rotated. It becomes a state. In this state, when the employee presses the setting change button 102, any one of the setting values 1 to 6 can be selected. Specifically, each time the setting change button 102 is pressed, numerical values “1” to “6” are sequentially displayed on a setting display device (not shown). Then, by displaying a desired numerical value on the setting display device, any one of the setting values 1 to 6 corresponding to the numerical value is selected. In this state, by rotating the key inserted in the release setting switch 101 and performing an operation to return it to the initial position, the selected set value is settled, and the first short time release assigned to the set value is performed. The mode and the second short time open mode are validated and set. By such operation, the employee of the game arcade can set any one of the setting values 1 to 6 for each pachinko machine 1. Usually, this operation is performed after the game store is closed until before the store is opened, and while the store is open, the first short time opening mode and the second short time opening mode which are set are made effective as described above. A single opening operation and a continuous opening operation are performed.
In this embodiment, the setting value is selected and set by the operation of the release setting switch 101 and the setting change button 102. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and other operation means may be applied. It is also possible. For example, selection and setting of setting values may be performed by operating a dedicated button or knob. Further, in the present embodiment, the setting values 1 to 6 are displayed on the setting display device, but the present invention is not limited to this, and may be displayed on another display device. Alternatively, the setting value may be notified by voice, or the setting value may be notified by a lighting mode of a predetermined LED.

  The single opening operation and the continuous opening operation described above are respectively performed according to the first short time opening mode and the second short time opening mode set by the opening setting switch 101 and the setting change button 102. That is, as described above, when the game ball enters the first starting opening 11 during the game, the big winning opening solenoid 14b is turned ON only for the opening time of the first short time opening mode. Thereby, a single opening operation is performed with the opening time of the first short time opening mode set. Also, when the game ball enters the second starting opening 12, the big winning opening solenoid 14b is turned ON / OFF according to the opening time and interval time of the second short time opening mode. Specifically, the big winning opening solenoid 14b is turned ON only for the first opening time shown by the second short time opening mode and turned OFF for only the second opening time after turning OFF for only the interval time. Do. Thereby, the continuous opening operation by the set second short time opening mode is performed.

  Next, the start-up opening process for controlling the single opening operation and the continuous opening operation will be described. The start opening process is a program process executed by the main controller 80. Although the main control unit 80 executes the main routine and the special game processing etc. in addition to the start opening processing, each processing other than the start opening processing can apply the same one as a general pachinko machine. Therefore, the explanation is omitted.

  FIG. 7 shows a flowchart of the start opening process. This start opening process is one of subroutines called in the main routine (not shown).

In the start opening process, it is determined in S100 whether or not the game ball has entered the first start hole 11. Then, in the case of a positive determination (S100: Yes), the process proceeds to S105, and in the case of a negative determination (S100: No), the process proceeds to S120.
In S105, the first short time opening mode set by the opening setting switch 101 and the setting change button 102 is validated, and the process proceeds to S110.
In S110, a single open actuation process is performed. The single opening operation process is a process for performing a single opening operation according to the first short time opening mode which has been made effective, and the big winning opening solenoid 14b is turned on according to the opening time constituting the first short time opening mode. , Release the movable pieces 31, 31. Thereby, the special winning openings 14, 14 are opened once for the opening time. Here, for example, when the set value 1 is set, the 0.5 second opening operation is performed once, and when the set value 6 is set, the open operation is set to 0.55 seconds. Opening operation is performed once.
After the process of S110, the start release process is ended.

In S120 continuing from the above negative determination in S100, it is determined whether or not the gaming ball has entered the second starting opening 12. Then, if the determination is affirmative (S120: Yes), the process proceeds to S125, and if the determination is negative (S120: No), the start opening process is ended.
In S125, the second short time opening mode set by the opening setting switch 101 and the setting change button 102 is validated, and the process proceeds to S130.
In S130, a continuous open operation process is performed. The continuous opening operation processing is processing for performing the continuous opening operation according to the second short time opening mode made effective, and the big winning opening solenoid 14b is twice according to the opening time and the interval time constituting the second short time opening mode. The ON operation is performed to open the movable pieces 31, 31 twice in a continuous manner. Here, for example, when the above setting value 1 is set, the first opening operation is performed for 0.5 seconds, and then the 0.5 second interval time is set, and then the second opening operation is performed. Takes place for 0.5 seconds. In addition, when the set value 6 is set, the first release operation is performed for 0.55 seconds, and thereafter, after an interval time of 0.5 seconds, the second release operation is performed for 0.5 seconds. To be done.
After the process of S130, the start release process is ended.

The pachinko machine 1 of the first embodiment described above is executed by opening time in the single opening operation of the large winning opening 14, 14 executed by entering the ball into the first starting opening 11 and entering the ball into the second starting opening 12. The opening time of the first opening operation in the continuous opening operation of the large winning opening 14, 14 can be changed by an employee of the game arcade. Here, as a matter of course, the longer the opening time, the easier it is for the game ball to easily enter the big winning opening 14, 14, and the ball entering rate to the big winning opening 14, 14 becomes high. And since the higher the ball entry rate, the higher the possibility of flowing into the specific region 45, based on the ball entry rate, the ball withdrawal rate (the number of shots for each single opening operation and continuous opening operation) The ratio of the number of winning balls to) can be estimated. Therefore, by appropriately changing and setting any of the setting values 1 to 6, the payout rate can be adjusted for each machine, and the profit can be adjusted.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to perform profit adjustment by changing the setting values 1 to 6 (changing the opening time) without adjusting the game nails implanted in the game board 2 as in the prior art. And since the first short time opening mode and the second short time opening mode respectively assigned to the setting values 1 to 6 are respectively configured by the opening time set in advance, the setting values 1 to 6 The profit adjustment due to the change is performed within the range of the intrinsic function of the pachinko machine 1. Therefore, in the conventional adjustment of the game nail, there is a concern that the adjustment is performed by the adjustment beyond the inherent performance of the pachinko machine, but in the configuration of the present embodiment, such a problem is It is possible to maintain the fairness and soundness of the game without any occurrence.

  Further, in the first embodiment, as described above, the specific area 45 is changed by changing the ball entry rate to the big winning opening 14, 14 by the single opening operation and the continuous opening operation by changing the setting values 1 to 6. The possibility of entering the ball can also be changed. And, since entering the specific area 45 is an opportunity to execute a special game that can provide the player with a great deal of profit, the change in the ball entry rate is generally effective for the game characteristics possessed by the machine base. Can be changed. Therefore, according to the present configuration, by changing the setting values 1 to 6, even with the same machine, different game characteristics can be provided to the player.

  Furthermore, in the first embodiment, the opening time of each first short time opening mode changed by the setting values 1 to 6 is within 1/5 of the reference opening time (time difference between the maximum value and the minimum value). Since each time is determined to be within 1 second), it is difficult for the player to notice the change even if the open time is changed. Similarly, the first opening time in each of the second short time opening modes changed by the set values 1 to 6, the time difference between the maximum value and the minimum value is 1/1 of the reference opening time (two opening times). Since it is determined so as to be 5 or less, even if the first open time is changed, it is difficult for the player to notice the change. From these facts, it is extremely difficult for the player to estimate the machine of the set value 5 or the set value 6 with a high ball entry rate due to his or her own game and the games of other players. Therefore, it is possible to prevent a bias that the operation rate becomes high at the machine in which the set values 5 and 6 are set.

  In the first embodiment, as described above, the big winning prize ports 14 and 14 are opened by opening the movable pieces 31 and 31 urged to the closed position by a spring (not shown) by the big winning prize port solenoid 14b. It is intended to be open. In such a configuration, since the biasing force of the spring is reduced as the use time of the machine is extended, the opening operation of the movable pieces 31, 31 is stopped when the position is converted to the closed position. By reducing the biasing force, the opening time may be increased by delaying the position conversion to the closed position. However, since the reduction of the biasing force of the spring equally affects the set values 1 to 6, it is possible to keep the difference of the open time for each set value, and to adjust the profit by changing the open time as described above. The action and effect can be properly maintained over a long period of time. That is, the effect of the present embodiment is not lost by the reduction of the biasing force of the spring.

In the first embodiment, the start opening process performed by the main controller 80, the opening setting switch 101, and the setting change button 102 are an example of the winning opening opening opening means according to the first invention and the second invention. Equivalent to. The main controller 80, the opening setting switch 101, and the setting change button 102 correspond to an example of the first opening mode setting means and the second opening mode setting means according to the second invention.
Further, the main control device 80 corresponds to an example of the special game control means according to the first invention and the second invention.
The first starting opening 11 and the second starting opening 12 correspond to an example of the starting opening according to the first invention. Here, the first start opening 11 corresponds to the first start opening of the second invention, and the second start opening 12 corresponds to the second start opening of the second invention.
The first short time opening mode and the second short time opening mode correspond to an example of the short time opening mode according to the first invention. Here, the first short time opening aspect corresponds to the first short time opening aspect of the second invention, and the second short time opening aspect corresponds to the second short time opening aspect of the second invention.

  The configuration of the second embodiment is different from the above-described first embodiment in six second short time opening modes respectively assigned to the setting values 1 to 6. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8, the first opening time and the second opening time constituting the second short time opening mode are different from each other in each second short time opening mode, and the interval time A different second short time opening mode is also set. In the second short time opening mode, as in the first embodiment described above, each opening time in two opening operations and an interval time between the opening operations are formed. Then, triggered by entering the ball into the second start opening 12, the continuous open operation is executed according to the second short time open mode.

  Example 2 is the same as Example 1 described above except that each second short time opening mode (opening time and interval time) of the setting values 1 to 6 is different, except for the second short time opening mode. I omit explanation. The first short time opening mode (opening time) of the setting values 1 to 6 is the same as that of the first embodiment.

  In each of the second short time opening modes, as shown in FIG. 8, the first opening time and the second opening time are the same time, and the opening times are mutually different in the second short time opening mode. . Here, the opening time of each second short time opening mode is set to six steps of 0.01 second intervals up to 0.5 to 0.5 seconds, respectively, and the maximum value and the minimum value of the opening time are set. The time difference is within 1⁄5 of the reference opening time as in the first embodiment. Then, the second short time opening mode configured by the shortest opening time is assigned to the setting value 1, and the second short time opening mode configured by the second shortest opening time is assigned to the setting value 2. Thus, the second short time opening modes are respectively assigned to the setting values 1 to 6 in ascending order of the opening times (ascending order).

  Furthermore, each second short time opening mode of setting values 1 and 2 is configured by an interval time of 0.5 seconds, and each second short time opening mode of setting values 3 and 4 is an interval time of 0.45 seconds The second short time opening mode of the setting values 5 and 6 is configured by an interval time of 0.4 seconds. Thus, in the second embodiment, there is also a second short time opening mode having different interval times.

  As described above, since the second short time opening mode is assigned to the setting values 1 to 6 in order of increasing opening time, the setting value 1 is set by the opening setting switch 101 and the setting change button 102. In the continuous opening operation, the ball entering rate to the big winning opening 14, 14 is the lowest, and when the setting value 2 is set, the ball entering ratio in the continuous opening operation becomes next lower. And when the setting value 6 is set, the said ball entering rate in continuous open operation becomes the highest. Also in the second embodiment, each first short time opening mode is respectively assigned to the set values 1 to 6 as in the first embodiment described above, so single opening operation is also set. The ball entering rate at the value 1 is the lowest, and the ball entering rate at the setting value 6 is the highest.

  In the pachinko machine 1 of the second embodiment, it is possible to change the opening time in the single opening operation of the big winning opening 14, 14 and the first and second opening times in the continuous opening operation by the employee of the game arcade. Thus, as in the first embodiment described above, the profit can be adjusted for each machine by appropriately setting any of the set values 1 to 6. In particular, in the second embodiment, since both of the two opening operations in the continuous opening operation are different in the opening time for each of the set values 1 to 6, the big winning opening 14, 14 is obtained for each of the set values 1 to 6. The ball entry rate to the ball greatly changes compared to Example 1. Therefore, the profit adjustment can be implemented more clearly. Furthermore, even in the second embodiment, since the profit can be adjusted without adjusting the game nail, it is possible to maintain the fairness and soundness of the game.

  Further, in the second embodiment, by changing the set values 1 to 6, it is possible to change the ball entering rate of the big winning opening 14, 14 by the single opening operation and the continuous opening operation, and along with the change of the ball entering ratio. Since the game characteristics of the machine can be effectively changed, as in the first embodiment, different game characteristics can be provided to the player according to the change of the set values 1 to 6. Furthermore, in the second embodiment, since the interval time can be changed in addition to the open time of the continuous open operation, it is possible to shift the start timing of the second open operation by changing the interval time. . Therefore, at the second opening time in the continuous opening operation, the ball entering rate to the big winning opening 14, 14 may be changed. By changing the interval time in this way, in addition to the change in the playability due to the different opening times, a further change can be made to the playability.

  Furthermore, even in the second embodiment, the opening time of each second short time opening mode is determined so that the time difference between the maximum value and the minimum value is within 1⁄5 of the reference opening time. Similar to the first embodiment described above, it is possible for the player not to notice the change of the set value, and to prevent the bias that the operation rate at the machine set with the set values 5 and 6 with high ball entry rate becomes high.

  Further, since the opening and closing operation of the movable pieces 31, 31 is performed by the operation of the special winning opening solenoid 14b and the biasing force of the spring, the above-mentioned embodiment can be adjusted profit over a long period of use. The same effect as that of 1 can be exhibited. Furthermore, even in the second embodiment, similar to the first embodiment, the above-described effects can be obtained while maintaining the characteristics of the blade.

In the second embodiment, the start opening process executed by the main controller 80, the opening setting switch 101, and the setting change button 102 correspond to an example of the winning opening opening means according to the first to third inventions. Do. The main controller 80, the opening setting switch 101, and the setting change button 102 correspond to an example of the first opening mode setting means and the second opening mode setting means according to the second and third inventions.
Further, the main control device 80 corresponds to an example of the special game control means according to the first to third inventions.
The first starting opening 11 and the second starting opening 12 correspond to an example of the starting opening according to the first invention. Here, the first starting opening 11 corresponds to the first starting opening of the second and third inventions, and the second starting opening 12 corresponds to the second starting opening of the second and third inventions.
The first short time opening mode and the second short time opening mode correspond to an example of the short time opening mode according to the first invention. Here, the first short time opening aspect corresponds to the first short time opening aspect of the second and third inventions, and the second short time opening aspect corresponds to the second short time opening aspect of the second and third inventions. Equivalent to.

  In the configuration of the third embodiment, only the second short time opening mode can be changed by changing the setting values 1 to 6, and the continuous opening operation according to each second short time opening mode of the setting values 1 to 6 is performed Do. That is, in the third embodiment, six types of second short time opening modes are assigned to the setting values 1 to 6, respectively. The single opening operation is performed according to the above-mentioned reference opening time (corresponding to the first short time opening mode configured by the reference opening time). Therefore, the same single opening operation is performed regardless of the change of the set values 1 to 6.

  The second short time opening mode is constituted by the respective opening times in two opening operations and the interval time between the opening operations, and six types respectively assigned to the set values 1 to 6 are defined. In the third embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9, each second short time opening mode is set such that the total opening time obtained by adding each of the two opening times is the same. As a specific example, the first opening time of each second short time opening mode is respectively set in six steps decreasing at intervals of 0.01 seconds to 0.5 to 0.45 seconds, and the second opening is performed. The time is set respectively in six stages increasing in 0.01 second intervals up to 0.5 to 0.55 seconds. Thus, the total opening time of the first opening time and the second opening time is the same in each second short time opening mode. Furthermore, the time difference between the maximum value and the minimum value of the opening time in the second short time opening mode is within 1⁄5 of the reference opening time. In each of the second short time opening modes, the interval time is all set to 0.5 seconds.

  In the second short time opening mode, the second short time opening mode having the shortest second opening time is assigned to the set value 1, and the second short time opening mode having the second shortest opening time is next shorter, Assigned to setting value 2. Thus, the second short time opening modes are respectively assigned to the setting values 1 to 6 in ascending order of the second opening time (ascending order). In each of the second short time opening modes, since the respective total opening times are the same, even when any of setting values 1 to 6 is set, the large winning openings 14, 14 in the continuous opening operation are The ball entry rate is theoretically equal.

Next, the start opening process in the third embodiment will be described. This start-up opening process is a program process executed by the main control unit 80 as in the first embodiment described above, and is one of subroutines called by a main routine (not shown).
As shown in FIG. 10, in the start opening process, in S200, it is determined whether or not the gaming ball has entered the first starting opening 11. Then, if the determination is affirmative (S200: Yes), the process proceeds to S210. If the determination is negative (S200: No), the process proceeds to S220.
In S210, a single opening operation process is performed in which a single opening operation is performed according to a predetermined reference opening time (0.5 seconds). In this single opening operation process, the big winning opening solenoid 14b is turned ON according to the reference opening time to open the movable pieces 31, 31 to open the big winning opening 14, 14 once for the opening time. Let
After the process of S210, the start release process is ended.

In S220 continuing from the above negative determination in S200, it is determined whether or not the game ball has entered the second starting opening 12. Then, in the case of a positive determination (S220: Yes), the process proceeds to S225, and in the case of a negative determination (S220: No), the start opening process is ended.
In S225, the second short time opening mode set by the opening setting switch 101 and the setting change button 102 is validated, and the process proceeds to S230.
In S230, the continuous opening operation process of performing the continuous opening operation in accordance with the second short time opening mode made effective is executed. In this continuous opening operation processing, the big winning opening solenoid 14b is turned ON twice according to the two opening times and the interval time constituting the second short time opening aspect, and the movable pieces 31, 31 are continuously formed twice. Operate to open. Here, for example, when the above setting value 1 is set, the first opening operation is performed for 0.5 seconds, and then the 0.5 second interval time is set, and then the second opening operation is performed. Takes place for 0.5 seconds. In addition, when the set value 6 is set, the first opening operation is performed for 0.45 seconds, and thereafter, after an interval time of 0.5 seconds, the second opening operation is performed for 0.55 seconds. To be done.
After the process of S230, the start release process is ended.

  The third embodiment is the same as the first embodiment described above except that only the respective second short time open modes in which the total open time is the same are assigned to the set values 1 to 6 respectively and can be changed. Descriptions other than the second short time opening mode and the start opening process will be omitted.

  The pachinko machine 1 of the third embodiment described above allows the employee to change two open times in the continuous open operation of the big winning opening 14 and 14, and the change makes the continuous open with different open times. It can run. Here, each successive opening operation with the setting values 1 to 6 has the big winning opening 14 in each opening operation, depending on the difference between the first opening time and the second opening time even if the total opening time is the same. Entry timing to 14 is easy to change in each. Then, according to the change in the ball entering timing, the timing at which the game ball entered from the big winning opening 14, 14 reaches the distributing member 35 changes, and the possibility of entering the guiding hole 37 (specific area 45) It also changes. From this, according to the third embodiment, by changing the setting values 1 to 6 to change the timing of entering the large winning opening 14, 14, a conventional game characteristic of the machine base is obtained. Since it is possible to give a width that does not exist, even with the same machine, different game characteristics can be provided to the player.

Further, as described above, since the total opening time in each continuous opening operation is the same as described above, theoretically, the ball entering rate to the big winning opening 14, 14 is each setting value 1 to 6 Although it is equal, in reality (real machine), the ball entering rate tends to increase as the second opening time becomes longer. That is, improvement in the ball entering rate is observed in order from the setting value 1 in which the second opening time is shortest, and in the case of the setting value 6, the ball entering ratio tends to be the highest. As described above, even if the total opening time of the continuous opening operation is the same for each of the set values 1 to 6, it is possible to change the pitch of the big winning openings 14, 14 by changing the set values 1 to 6. Therefore, even in the third embodiment, profit adjustment is possible.
Here, in the third embodiment, the opening time of each second short time opening mode is determined so that the time difference between the maximum value and the minimum value is within 1⁄5 of the reference opening time. Similar to the first and second embodiments, it is difficult for the player to notice the change of the setting value, and the fairness of the machine selection can be maintained.
In addition, since the configuration for opening and closing the movable pieces 31, 31 is the same as in the first and second embodiments described above, the same function and effect can be obtained.

In the third embodiment, the start opening process performed by the main controller 80, the opening setting switch 101, and the setting change button 102 correspond to an example of the winning opening opening means according to the first and fourth inventions. Do. The main controller 80, the opening setting switch 101, and the setting change button 102 correspond to an example of the opening mode setting means according to the first and fourth inventions.
Further, the main control device 80 corresponds to an example of the special game control means according to the first and fourth inventions.
Moreover, the 1st starting opening 11 and the 2nd starting opening 12 correspond to an example of the starting opening concerning the 4th invention. Here, the second starting opening 12 corresponds to the starting opening of the first invention and to the specific starting opening according to the fourth invention.
The second short time opening mode corresponds to an example of the short time opening mode according to the first and fourth inventions.

  In the configuration of the fourth embodiment, only the second short time opening mode can be changed by changing the set values 1 to 6, and each second short time opening mode is different from the mutually different opening time and interval time. Each is configured. Even in the fourth embodiment, as in the third embodiment described above, the single opening operation is performed according to the reference opening time described above.

  The second short time opening mode is constituted by the respective opening times in two opening operations and the interval time between the opening operations, and six types respectively assigned to the set values 1 to 6 are defined. As shown in FIG. 11, each second short time opening mode of the fourth embodiment is set so that the total operation time obtained by adding each of the two opening times and the interval time is the same. As a specific example, the first opening time is set to six steps in 0.47 to 0.52 seconds, and the second opening time is set to six steps in 0.48 to 0.53 seconds, and the interval is The time is set to six stages in 0.55 to 0.45 seconds, respectively. In each second short time opening mode, the total operating time obtained by adding the first opening time, the interval time, and the second opening time is all 1.5 seconds. Even in the fourth embodiment, the time difference between the maximum value and the minimum value of the opening time of the second short time opening mode is within 1⁄5 of the reference opening time.

  In the second short time opening mode, the second short time opening mode having the shortest second (and first) opening time is assigned to the set value 1, and the second opening time is the second shortest open time. The aspect is assigned to the setting value 2. As described above, the respective second short time opening modes are respectively assigned to the setting values 1 to 6 in the order of the opening time being short.

  In the fourth embodiment, in each second short time open mode, although the above-mentioned total operation time is the same, the total open time obtained by adding the first open time and the second open time is different from each other. Therefore, when the shortest set value 1 of the total opening time is set, the ball entry ratio to the large winning opening 14 or 14 in the continuous open operation is the lowest, and when the set value 2 is set, the continuous rate is continuous. The ball entry rate in the opening operation is next lower. Then, when the longest set value 6 of the total opening time is set, the ball entering rate in the continuous opening operation becomes the highest. In addition, since single opening operation is performed according to reference | standard open time, the ball entering rate to big winning openings 14 and 14 is the same.

  The fourth embodiment is the same as the third embodiment described above except that only the respective second short time opening modes having the same total operation time as described above are respectively assigned to the setting values 1 to 6 and can be changed. Descriptions other than the second short time opening mode will be omitted.

  The pachinko machine 1 of the fourth embodiment described above allows the employee of the game arcade to change the two opening times and the interval time in the continuous opening operation of the big winning opening 14, 14, and the change is It is possible to carry out continuous opening operations with different opening times and interval times. And in the continuous opening operation by each setting value 1 to 6, since the first opening time and the second opening time are different from each other, the respective total opening times are also different from each other. The ball entering rate to the mouth 14, 14 becomes high. Therefore, even in the configuration of the fourth embodiment, as in the first and second embodiments described above, the balls are ejected for each machine by appropriately changing and setting any of the setting values 1 to 6 You can adjust the rate, you can adjust the profit. Therefore, according to the fourth embodiment, as in the first and second embodiments described above, since the profit can be adjusted without adjusting the game nail, the fairness and soundness of the game can be maintained.

  Further, the fourth embodiment changes not only the total opening time of the continuous opening operation but also the interval time by changing the setting values 1 to 6, and therefore, the big winning opening 14, 14 in the continuous opening operation is changed. The pitching timing can also be changed. Since the game characteristics possessed by the machine can be effectively changed by the change of the ball entering timing and the change of the ball entering rate described above, different game characteristics can be played according to the change of the set values 1 to 6 Can be provided to

Furthermore, even in the fourth embodiment, the opening time of each second short time opening mode is determined so that the time difference between the maximum value and the minimum value is within 1/5 of the reference opening time. As in the first to third embodiments described above, it is difficult for the player to notice the change of the set value, and it is possible to prevent the bias that the operation rate on the machine set with the set values 5 and 6 with high ball entry rate increases. .
In addition, since the configuration for opening and closing the movable pieces 31, 31 is the same as the first to third embodiments described above, the same function and effect can be obtained.

In the fourth embodiment, the start opening process performed by the main controller 80, the opening setting switch 101, and the setting change button 102 correspond to an example of the winning opening opening means according to the first and fifth inventions. Do. The main controller 80, the opening setting switch 101, and the setting change button 102 correspond to an example of the opening mode setting means according to the first and fifth inventions.
Further, the main control device 80 corresponds to an example of the special game control means according to the first and fifth inventions.
The first starting opening 11 and the second starting opening 12 correspond to an example of the starting opening according to the fifth invention. Here, the second starting opening 12 corresponds to the starting opening of the first invention and to the specific starting opening according to the fifth invention.
The second short time opening mode corresponds to an example of the short time opening mode according to the first and fifth inventions.

  The present invention is not limited to the above-described first to fourth embodiments, and configurations other than the above-described embodiments can be appropriately modified and implemented within the scope of the present invention. Below, it illustrates about another example of the above-mentioned Example.

  The above-described first and second embodiments are configured to execute the single opening operation and the continuous opening operation with different opening times by changing the setting values 1 to 6, but the invention is not limited thereto. Only one of the opening operations may be configured to be executable at different opening times. For example, setting values 1 to 6 are set to the same six types of first short time opening modes as in Embodiments 1 and 2, respectively, and changing the setting values 1 to 6 results in a single opening operation with different opening times. It may be executed. In this case, the continuous opening operation of the same opening time is performed regardless of the set value. In addition, only the 6 types of second short time opening modes same as the first and second embodiments are set to the setting values 1 to 6, respectively, and continuous opening operation with different opening times is executed by changing the setting values 1 to 6 It may be done. In this case, a single opening operation of the same opening time is performed regardless of the set value.

  Further, although the first embodiment described above is configured to have a plurality of second short time opening modes different from each other in the first opening time, the present invention is not limited thereto, and all the first opening times are the same and The second opening time may be configured to have a plurality of second short time opening modes different from each other. Also in this case, as in the first embodiment, the profit can be adjusted by changing the set values 1 to 6.

  In addition, although the third and fourth embodiments described above change only the second short time opening mode by changing the set values 1 to 6, the present invention is not limited to this. It may be possible to change the mode of opening for a short time. For example, the same six first short time opening modes as in the first embodiment are set to the setting values 1 to 6 to which the second short time opening modes are respectively assigned. Thereby, according to the change of the setting values 1-6, single open operation which differs in open time can be performed similarly to Example 1. FIG.

  Further, in Example 3 described above, the time difference between the maximum value and the minimum value of the opening time of each second short time opening mode is within 1⁄5 of the reference opening time, but not limited to this. The time difference may be larger than 1⁄5 of the reference opening time. This is because in all cases the total opening time of each second short time opening mode is the same, in any case, since the ball entering rate to the big winning opening is theoretically the same, temporarily, the player is set value It is due to the fact that it is unlikely to cause a bias in machine selection accompanying this, even if it is known.

  Moreover, in Example 4 mentioned above, it is the structure which made the total operation time of each 2nd short time opening aspect the same, and if this total operation time is made the same, two open time and interval time and Can be set in various ways. For example, as shown in FIG. 12, the first opening time and the second opening time can be set such that the ascending order is reversed at the set values 1 to 6. Alternatively, by making the first opening time all the same in each second short time opening mode, and making the sum of the second opening time and the interval time the same in each second short time opening mode, the total operating time You may make all the same. In this case, the second opening time and the interval time are different from each other in each second short time opening mode. Similarly, all the second opening times may be the same, and the sum of the first opening time and the interval time may be the same in each second short time opening mode.

  In the first and second embodiments, the employee of the game arcade selects one set value from among the set values 1 to 6 in which the six types of the first short time opening mode and the second short time opening mode are respectively set. Although the configuration can be set, the number of selectable setting values can be set as appropriate. For example, one set value may be set by an employee from among the set values 1 to 3 in which three types of first short time opening modes and second short time opening modes are set, respectively. Similarly, in the third and fourth embodiments, one set value can be set by the employee from among the set values 1 to 6 in which six types of second short-time opening modes are set, respectively. The number of setting values can be set as appropriate.

  Moreover, although the pachinko machine 1 of Examples 1-4 is the structure provided with the upper tray 55 and the lower tray 63, it may not be this but a so-called enclosed type pachinko machine. The enclosed type pachinko machine is to play a game by circulating a predetermined number of gaming balls enclosed inside. Any of the above-described Examples 1 to 4 can be applied to such an enclosed pachinko machine, and the same function and effect can be exhibited. In addition, the pachinko machine of the first to fourth embodiments may be a so-called managed gaming machine. The management gaming machine disables external access to the main control device, enables communication from the main control device to the frame control device (corresponding to the payout control device of the embodiment) only in one direction, and controls the frame control. Communication is possible with the hall computer only through the device. Any of the above-described first to fourth embodiments can be applied to such a managed gaming machine, and the same effects can be obtained.

  In addition, although the configuration of the first to fourth embodiments is such that the opening and closing round is continued until the number of continuation limitation times on the condition that the ball is entered into the specific area 45 during each opening and closing round of the special game, it is limited thereto Instead, regardless of the presence or absence of entering the specific area 45, the open / close round may be repeated up to a predetermined number of continued limit times (15 times). In such a case, when the gaming ball that has flowed into the big winning opening 14 enters the specific area 45 during non-execution of the special game, it becomes a big hit and a special game that repeats the opening and closing round 15 times is executed. The specific area 45 in this case does not have a function as a continuation area for continuing the opening and closing round.

Further, in the configuration of the first to fourth embodiments, the game balls having flowed into the closing operation area 6 are distributed to the specific area 45 or the general area 46 by the distributing member 35, but the game balls are distributed. The mechanism can apply a thing of various composition other than this distribution member 35. For example, a stopping unit for temporarily stopping the gaming ball having flowed into the closing operation area is provided, and the gaming ball is guided to a specific area or a general area at a predetermined timing (for example, a timing when a predetermined number of gaming balls are stopped). It can also be done. Furthermore, a disc-like rotating member having a ball receiving portion for receiving one gaming ball formed on the outer peripheral portion is provided in the closed operating region, and the rotating member is rotated to operate in the closed operating region. It is good also as composition which receives every game ball which flowed in in the above-mentioned ball receiving part, and distributes it to a specific field or a general field.
Furthermore, in such a distribution mechanism, the gaming ball that has flowed into the closed operation area in the non-execution state of the special game may be guided to the specific area in accordance with a preset probability. For example, taking a lottery for winning or losing with the entry to the big winning opening, in the case of hitting, the sorting mechanism guides the gaming ball to a specific area, and in the case of losing, the sorting mechanism plays the game The sphere can be configured to be guided to a general area. As such a distribution mechanism, in addition to the distribution member 35 similar to the first to fourth embodiments described above, a configuration provided with the above-mentioned stopping portion, rotating member and the like is also applicable. Further, the configuration for guiding to the specific region described above is applicable to any of the configuration having the function as the continuation region or the configuration not having the specific region described above. When the specific area has a function as a continuation area, the probability of guiding to the specific area (probability of winning the lottery) in the non-execution state of the special game and the specific area (continuity area in the special game) The induction probability to) may be set to the same probability or may be set to different probabilities.

1 Pachinko machine (ball bullet game machine)
2 game board 3 game area 5 variable winning device 6 closing operation area 11 first starting opening 12 second starting opening 14 large winning opening 31 movable piece

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The game ball is provided with a starting opening capable of entering a game ball, and a movable piece for opening and closing the big winning opening, and is communicated with the outside through the opened big winning opening and closed in a state where the big winning opening is closed. A variable winning device provided with a specific region capable of entering a game ball which has flowed in from the big winning opening into the closing operation region, and a large ball of the variable winning device triggered by the game ball entering the start opening. A special winning opening opening means for opening a winning opening according to a short time opening mode set in advance, and a game ball having flowed into the closing operation area through the special winning opening enters the specific area. And a special game control means for performing a special game for opening and closing the movable piece in a predetermined special operation mode.
The big winning opening opening means is constituted by one or more opening times, and includes at least one opening time different from one another in at least one opening time, and any one short time is operated by the administrator. An opening mode setting means for setting the opening mode as effective is provided, and the opening time for forming each of the short time opening modes is such that the time difference between the maximum value and the minimum value is within 1/5 of the reference opening time. Ballistic ball game machine characterized in that each is determined. A first starting port capable of entering a game ball, a second starting port capable of entering a game ball, and a movable piece for opening and closing the special winning opening, and the outside through the open special winning opening A variable winning device having a specific area in which gaming balls introduced from the big winning opening can enter within a closed operation area which is communicated and closed in a state of closing the big winning opening, and the first starting opening In response to the entry of the game ball to the single opening operation of opening the large winning opening of the variable winning device according to a predetermined first short time opening mode, and the game ball to the second starting opening A special winning opening opening means for performing continuous opening operation in which the special winning opening of the variable winning device is continuously opened a plurality of times according to a predetermined second short time opening mode upon entering the ball, and the special winning opening That the game ball, which has flowed into the closed operation area via As, in a ball-shooting game machine having a special game control means for executing a special game to the movable piece opening and closing by a predetermined special operation mode,
The big winning opening opening means includes a plurality of the first short time opening modes each configured by one mutually different opening time, and one of the first short time opening modes is made effective by the operation of the administrator. It is set, and each opening time which constitutes each first short time opening mode is determined so that the time difference between the maximum value and the minimum value is within 1/5 of the reference opening time. A first open mode set means and a plurality of second short time open modes which are respectively constituted by a plurality of open times and at least one open time differs from one another The short time opening mode is set as effective, and the opening time for forming each second short time opening mode is such that the time difference between the maximum value and the minimum value is within 1/5 of the reference opening time. To each Pinball game machine, characterized in that it has a second open mode set means is made comprising at least one. The second short time opening mode is configured by a plurality of opening times and an interval time between the opening times,
The at least one second short time opening mode of the second opening mode setting means is provided with an interval time different from the interval time of the other second short time opening mode. Ball game machine. The game ball is provided with a starting opening capable of entering a game ball, and a movable piece for opening and closing the big winning opening, and is communicated with the outside through the opened big winning opening and closed in a state where the big winning opening is closed. The variable winning device is triggered by the entry of the game ball into the specific starting opening as a variable winning device provided with a specific region capable of entering the gaming ball which has flowed in from the big winning opening into the closing operation region. Large winning opening opening means for continuously opening a plurality of times according to a predetermined short time opening mode, and a gaming ball having flowed into the closing operation area through the large winning opening. A bullet ball gaming machine comprising: special game control means for executing a special game in which the movable piece is opened and closed in a predetermined special operation mode in response to the player entering the specific area as a trigger.
The big winning opening opening means is respectively constituted by a plurality of opening times, and includes a plurality of the short time opening modes different from each other in at least one opening time, and any one short time opening mode by the operation of the administrator Each of the short time opening modes is defined so that the total opening time which is the sum of a plurality of opening times constituting each becomes substantially the same. A bullet ball game machine characterized in that The game ball is provided with a starting opening capable of entering a game ball, and a movable piece for opening and closing the big winning opening, and is communicated with the outside through the opened big winning opening and closed in a state where the big winning opening is closed. The variable winning device is triggered by the entry of the game ball into the specific starting opening as a variable winning device provided with a specific region capable of entering the gaming ball which has flowed in from the big winning opening into the closing operation region. Large winning opening opening means for continuously opening a plurality of times according to a predetermined short time opening mode, and a gaming ball having flowed into the closing operation area through the large winning opening. A bullet ball gaming machine comprising: special game control means for executing a special game in which the movable piece is opened and closed in a predetermined special operation mode in response to the player entering the specific area as a trigger.
The big winning opening opening means is constituted by a plurality of opening times and an interval time between each opening time, and has a plurality of the short time opening modes different from each other in at least one opening time, and operated by the administrator According to the present invention, there is provided an opening mode setting means for setting any one short time opening mode as an effective mode, and each of the short time opening modes is a total operating time which is the sum of a plurality of opening times and interval time constituting each. A bullet ball game machine characterized in that each opening time and interval time are respectively determined so as to be substantially the same.

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