JP2021126555A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine allowing a player to acquire an approach of a state where opening timing of a movable part of a winning device matches timing of a game ball heading for the movable part, including superiority/inferiority of the state.SOLUTION: A winning device 40 is disposed right under a display device 60. A game ball entering a center frame 90 in a periphery of a display screen 61 is detected, is made to stay on a stage 93, and is discharged from a discharge part 94 to an opening/closing ball entry part 216 of the winning device 40. Superiority/inferiority suggestion part suggests an approach of a state where game balls can easily enter the opening/closing ball entry part 216 and the superiority/inferiority of the state on the basis of the number of times of ball entry detection of a ball entry detection sensor 92a within a first period from starting the detection, as a ball detection time of the ball entry detection sensor 92a and ball entry detection in a first operation-start hole 31 and the like within a second period after starting the detection. Consequently, a player can acquire the approach of the state where game balls can easily enter the opening/closing ball entry part 216 of the winning device 40 and the superiority/inferiority of the state.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine.

Conventionally, as a gaming machine represented by, for example, a pachinko machine, a winning device provided in the gaming board at a position different from the starting opening is provided by inserting the game ball into the starting opening provided in the gaming board. An opening is formed by opening the movable part of the ball (for example, the movable part opens one second after the ball entry is detected), and the game ball flowing down near the movable part may enter the winning device through the opening. A gaming machine equipped with a sorting device inside the winning device, which sorts the game balls entered in the winning device into a specific area called the V zone or a region other than the V zone according to a movable accessory. Can be mentioned. In this type of gaming machine, when the gaming ball is guided to the V zone in a normal gaming state, the gaming state shifts to a gaming state (for example, a jackpot state) that is advantageous to the player (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2005-270584 (Pages 8-9, Fig. 3)

However, in the case of the conventional example having such a configuration, there are the following problems.
That is, in a conventional pachinko machine, for example, on a game board, a game ball flows down without staying for a long time while being distributed in the flow direction by nails. In addition, the movable part of the winning device is opened for a predetermined time based on the ball entering the starting port, but it is not known until just before whether the game ball flows down toward the moving part of the winning device, and the winning device is used. It is difficult for the player to grasp that the state in which the game ball is easy to enter (the state in which the opening timing of the movable part of the winning device coincides with the timing in which the game ball heads toward the movable part) is approaching, let alone. There is a problem that it is more difficult for the player to grasp that the state in which it is easy to enter the ball is approaching, including the superiority or inferiority of the state. In other words, it is not possible for the player to know whether the winning device is approaching a state in which one game ball is likely to enter, or whether a state in which a plurality of game balls are likely to enter at the same time is approaching. It's even more difficult.

The present invention has been made in view of such circumstances, and a state in which a game ball is easily entered into the winning device (the opening timing of the movable portion of the winning device and the timing at which the game ball heads toward the movable portion coincide with each other. It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine in which a player can grasp that a state of being played is approaching, including the superiority or inferiority of the state.

The present invention has the following configuration in order to achieve such an object.
That is, the invention according to claim 1 is
An operating port that is provided on a game board that has a game area where the game ball is driven and allows the game ball to enter,
A lottery means for drawing a lottery based on the entry of a game ball into the operating port, and
A predetermined ball entry means provided on the game board and in a predetermined state in which a game ball can be entered based on the result of a lottery by the lottery means.
A flow path through which a game ball provided upstream of the predetermined ball entry means passes,
When the result of the lottery by the lottery means becomes a specific result, or when the game ball passes through the specific area of the predetermined ball entry means, the state transition means for shifting to an advantageous gaming state which is advantageous for the player. ,
A detection means capable of detecting a game ball that has passed through the ball entry portion of the flow path,
When the detection means is detected, the first notification means for notifying the information regarding the detected game ball based on the predetermined data regarding the passage of the game ball, and the first notification means.
A second notifying means for notifying whether the result of the lottery by the lottery means is the specific result or a non-specific result other than the specific result is provided.
After the second notifying means notifies that the result of the lottery by the lottery means is the non-specific result, the first notifying means puts the predetermined ball-entering means into the predetermined state, and the second notifying means causes the second notifying means. When an incoming ball of a game ball different from the game ball that triggered the generation of the notification is detected by the detection means, the detection timing of the detection means and the result of the lottery by the lottery means are not specified. Based on the result and the data, it is possible to notify a specific mode suggesting that the game ball passing through the flow path enters the predetermined ball entry means and the advantageous gaming state occurs.
When the detection timing is a predetermined period during which it is difficult for the game ball to enter the predetermined ball entry means, the notification according to the specific mode is not performed.

According to the gaming machine according to the present invention, a state in which a game ball is likely to enter the winning device (a state in which the opening timing of the movable portion of the winning device coincides with the timing at which the gaming ball heads toward the movable portion) is approaching. It is possible to provide a gaming machine that the player can grasp, including the superiority or inferiority of the state.

It is a schematic front view of the pachinko machine of the Example of this invention. It is a front view of the game board of an Example. It is a block diagram which illustrates the electrical connection of the pachinko machine of an Example. (A) is a front view showing the center frame and the winning device when the blades are in the closed state, and (b) is a front view showing the center frame and the winning device when the blades are in the open state. It is a schematic perspective view which shows the main part part of the center frame and a winning device in the case where a blade is a closed state. It is a schematic perspective view which shows the main part part of the center frame and a winning device in the case where a blade is in an open state. It is a time chart in the case of performing the first suggestion (a large wave splash effect) which suggests that a state in which a game ball is easy to enter is approaching the opening / closing entry portion which opens once. It is a time chart in the case of performing the first suggestion (a large wave splash effect) suggesting that a state in which a game ball is likely to enter is approaching the opening / closing entry portion that opens twice. It is a time chart in the case of performing the second suggestion (small wave splashing effect) that the ease of entering the game ball into the opening / closing entry portion that opens once is inferior. It is a time chart in the case of performing the second suggestion (small wave splashing effect) that the ease of entering the game ball into the opening / closing entry portion that opens twice is inferior. (A) shows a normal screen of a display device, and (b) shows a ball entry detection effect screen when there is a ball entry detection to the center frame after that. The screen after FIG. 11B is shown. (A) shows a first suggestion (large wave splash effect) screen suggesting that a state in which a game ball is easy to enter is approaching the opening / closing ball entry portion, and (b) is displayed after (a). This is a screen showing the number of times the opening / closing ball opening / closing part is opened. (A) shows a second suggestion (small wave spray effect) screen in which the ease of entering the game ball into the opening / closing ball entry section is inferior, and (b) shows the opening / closing ball entry section displayed after (a). It is a screen showing the number of times of opening. (A) is a time chart when it is suggested that one game ball that has entered the center frame is approaching a state in which it is easy to enter the opening / closing entry portion, and (b) is a time chart that has entered the center frame. It is a time chart in the case of suggesting that a state in which two game balls are likely to enter the opening / closing entry portion is approaching. It is a front view of the game board of the 1st kind pachinko machine of a modification.

The present specification also discloses the following inventions relating to gaming machines.

(0A) In a gaming machine provided with a gaming board having a gaming area in which a gaming ball is hit.
The game board is provided with an operating port into which a game ball can enter at a predetermined position in the game area.
Further, the game board is provided with an operating port detecting means for detecting a game ball that has entered the operating port, and a winning device capable of entering the game ball based on the detection timing of the game ball by the operating port detecting means. And, a display means provided with a display screen and producing a predetermined display effect on the display screen is arranged side by side in the vertical direction from the top in the predetermined position of the game area and in the order of the display device and the winning device.
The display means includes a decorative member arranged at least a part around the display screen.
The decorative member is
An entrance where a game ball can enter, and
An entry detection means for detecting the entry of a game ball into the entry port, and
A guide passage that guides the game ball that has entered the ball entrance, and
A means of staying the game ball guided by the guide passage and
Discharge means for discharging the game ball from the staying means to the upper part of the winning device in a discharge range narrower than the display screen width at a position below the display means.
With
The winning device shifts to an open state in which the game ball from the discharging means can be entered based on the game ball entering the operating port, and is provided directly below the discharging means. Equipped with opening and closing ball entry means,
Further, the number of balls detected by the ball entry detection means within the first period from the start of detection, which is the time when the ball entry is detected by the ball entry detection means, and the operating port within the second period after the detection starts. The pachinko / pachinko / pachinko / pachinko / pachinko / pachinko / pachinko / pachinko / pachinko / pachinko / pachinko / pachinko / pachinko / pachinko / pachinko / pachinko / pachinko / pachinko / pachinko / pachinko / pachinko / pachinko / pachinko / pachinko / pachinko / pachinko / pachinko / pachinko / pachinko machines Gaming machine.

According to the invention described in (0A) above, the game board has a game area in which the game ball is driven, and is provided with an operating port into which the game ball can enter a predetermined portion of the game area. Further, the game board is provided with an operating port detecting means for detecting a game ball entering the operating port, and a winning device capable of entering the game ball based on the detection timing of the game ball by the operating port detecting means. A display means provided with a display screen and producing a predetermined display effect on the display screen is arranged vertically from the top at a predetermined location in the game area and in the order of the display device and the winning device. The display means includes decorative members arranged at least in a portion around the display screen. The decorative members include an entrance for the game ball to enter, a ball entry detection means for detecting the entry of the game ball into the entry port, and a guide passage for guiding the game ball that has entered the entry port. And a staying means for staying the game ball guided by this guide passage, and a discharging means for discharging the game ball from this staying means to the upper part of the winning device in a discharge range narrower than the display screen width at the lower position of the display means. And have. The winning device shifts the game ball from the discharging means to an open state in which the game ball can be entered based on the game ball entering the operating port, and is an opening / closing ball entering means provided directly under the discharging means. It has. Further, the number of balls detected by the ball entry detection means within the first period from the start of detection, which is the time when the ball entry is detected by the ball entry detection means, and the entry into the operating port within the second period after the detection starts. Based on the ball detection, the opening / closing ball entry means is provided with superiority / inferiority suggestion means for suggesting that the state in which the game ball is likely to enter is approaching and the superiority or inferiority of the state.
Therefore, the winning device is arranged directly under the display means, and the game ball that has entered the decorative member around the display screen is detected as entering the ball, stays in the staying means, and is discharged from the discharging means to the opening / closing entering means of the winning device. The superiority / inferiority suggestion means are the number of ball arrivals detected by the ball entry detection means within the first period from the start of detection, which is the time when the ball entry is detected by the ball entry detection means, and the number of ball arrivals detected by the ball entry detection means after the start of detection. Based on the detection of the ball entering the operating port within the second period, it is suggested that the opening / closing ball entry means is approaching a state in which the game ball is easy to enter and the superiority or inferiority of that state, so that the player wins a prize. The state in which the game ball is easy to enter into the opening / closing / entering means of the device (the state in which the opening timing of the opening / closing / entering means coincides with the timing at which the game ball heads for the opening / closing ball entering means) is approaching, and the superiority or inferiority of that state. It is possible to reduce the oversight of the process of whether or not the game ball enters the winning device.

(0B) An operating port through which a game ball can enter and
An actuating port detecting means for detecting a game ball that has entered the actuating port,
A variable ball entry port that is changed from a reduced state to an enlarged state based on the detection timing of the game ball by the operating port detecting means,
A ball entry port provided above the variable ball entry port, where a game ball can enter, a staying means for staying the game ball entered in the ball entry port, and a game ball staying in the staying means are discharged. Decorative members with discharge means,
A ball entry detection means for detecting a game ball that has entered the ball entry port, and
When the first measurement time is measured when the game ball is detected by the ball entry detection means, and the game ball is detected by the ball entry detection means while the first measurement time is being measured. And a measuring means to measure the second measurement time,
If a predetermined condition is satisfied when the first measurement time is measured by the measurement means and the second measurement time is not measured, the first information corresponding to the first measurement time is notified. In addition, if a predetermined condition is satisfied at the time when the second measurement time is measured by the measurement means, a suggestion means for notifying the second information corresponding to the second measurement time, and
A gaming machine characterized by being equipped with.
According to the invention described in (0B) above, a game ball can enter the operating port, and the operating port detecting means detects the game ball that has entered the operating port. The variable entrance port is changed from the reduced state to the expanded state based on the detection timing of the game ball by the operating port detecting means. The decorative member is provided above the variable ball entry port, and stays in the ball entry port where the game ball can enter, the staying means for staying the game ball entered in the ball entry port, and the staying means. It is equipped with a discharge means for discharging the game ball. The ball entry detection means detects a game ball that has entered the ball entry port. The measuring means measures the first measurement time when the game ball is detected by the ball entry detection means, and the game ball is detected by the ball entry detection means while the first measurement time is being measured. In that case, the second measurement time is measured. The suggestion means is that when the first measurement time is measured by the measurement means and the second measurement time is not measured, a predetermined condition (for example, a ball has entered the operating port during the predetermined first effective period). ) Is satisfied, the first information corresponding to the first measurement time is notified, and at the time when the second measurement time is measured by the measuring means, a predetermined condition (for example, a predetermined second effective period) is notified. When it is established that the ball has entered the operating port), the second information corresponding to the second measurement time is notified, so that the player can easily enter the game ball into the variable ball slot (the ball has entered the variable slot). It is possible to know from the first information and the second information that the expansion state timing of the variable entrance port and the timing at which the game ball heads for the variable entry port match) are approaching and the superiority or inferiority of that state. It is possible to reduce the oversight of the process of whether or not the game ball enters the variable entrance.

(1) In the gaming machine according to (0A) above.
The superiority or inferiority suggesting means is described when the number of balls entered by the ball entry detecting means within the first period is zero and the ball entering the operating port is detected within the second period. It is suggested that one game ball is easy to enter into the opening / closing ball entry means, and the number of balls entered by the ball entry detection means is one or more within the first period, and the second If a ball is detected in the operating port within the period, a plurality of winning suggestions are made so that a plurality of game balls can easily enter the opening / closing ball entering means, and the operating port is reached outside the second period. A gaming machine characterized in that when a ball is detected, the game ball suggests that the game ball is difficult to enter into the opening / closing ball entry means.

According to the invention described in (1) above, in the superiority / inferiority suggesting means, the number of balls detected by the ball entry detecting means within the first period is zero, and the ball enters the operating port within the second period. If there is a detection, one game ball is easily entered into the opening / closing entry means, and one winning suggestion is made. In addition, if the ball is detected in the operating port within the second period, it is suggested that a plurality of game balls can easily enter the opening / closing ball entering means, and the operating port is suggested outside the second period. When the ball is detected in the opening / closing ball, the player suggests that the game ball is difficult to enter into the opening / closing ball entry means, so that the player can easily enter the game ball into the opening / closing ball entry means of the winning device (opening / closing). It is possible to know that the opening timing of the ball entry means coincides with the timing at which the game ball heads for the opening / closing entry means) and the superiority or inferiority of that state. That is, it is possible to know whether it is easy to enter one ball or a plurality of balls into the opening / closing ball entry means. It is also possible to know that it is difficult to enter the opening / closing ball entry means in the case of a suggestion of disengagement. Then, the player can see whether or not the game ball that enters the entrance of the decorative member and is finally discharged from the ejection means enters the opening / closing entry means that is in the open state. , It is possible to reduce the oversight of the process of whether or not the game ball enters the winning device.

(2) In the gaming machine according to (0A) or the gaming machine according to (1) above.
A gaming machine characterized by comprising a ball entry notification means for notifying the entry of a ball into the decorative member based on the ball entry detection by the ball entry detection means.

According to the invention described in (2) above, the ball entry notification means notifies the ball entry into the decorative member based on the ball entry detection by the ball entry detection means. Therefore, the player can know the entry of the game ball into the decorative member by such notification, and it is not necessary to pay attention to the game ball driven into the game area entering the entry port of the decorative member.

(3) In the gaming machine according to (0A) above,
The superiority / inferiority suggestion means displays a suggestion effect on the display screen of the display means, suggesting that a state in which a game ball is likely to enter the opening / closing ball entry means is approaching and that the state is superior or inferior. A gaming machine characterized by that.

According to the invention described in (3) above, the superiority / inferiority suggestion means suggests that the display screen of the display means is approaching a state in which the game ball is likely to enter the opening / closing ball entry means and the superiority or inferiority of the state. Suggestion effect display is performed. Therefore, by seeing the suggestion effect display displayed on the display screen of the display means, the player can easily enter the game ball into the opening / closing ball entry means (the opening timing of the opening / closing ball entry means and the game ball). It is possible to know that the approaching timing (the state in which the timing toward the opening / closing ball entry means is the same) and the superiority or inferiority of that state, and the ball enters the ball entry port of the decorative member and is finally discharged from the ejection means. The player can see whether or not the game ball enters the open / close ball entry means that is in the open state, and it is possible to reduce the oversight of the process of whether or not the game ball enters the winning device.

(4) In the gaming machine according to (0A) above,
The superiority / inferiority suggestion means includes sound output means, and outputs a suggestion sound suggesting that a state in which a game ball is likely to enter the opening / closing ball entry means is approaching and that the state is superior or inferior. A gaming machine characterized by being a thing.

According to the invention described in (4) above, the superiority / inferiority suggestion means is provided with a sound output means, and suggests that a state in which a game ball is likely to enter the opening / closing ball entry means is approaching and that the state is superior or inferior. The suggestion sound is output from the sound output means. Therefore, by listening to the suggestion sound from the sound output means, the player can easily enter the game ball into the open / close ball entry means (opening timing of the open / close ball entry means and the game ball becomes the open / close ball entry means). It is possible to know that the timing of heading is approaching) and the superiority or inferiority of that state, and the game ball that enters the entrance of the decorative member and is finally discharged from the discharge means opens. The player can see whether or not the ball enters the open / close ball entry means that is in a state, and it is possible to reduce the oversight of the process of whether or not the game ball enters the winning device.

(5) In the gaming machine according to (0A) or the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (4).
The means of staying is a gaming machine characterized in that it has a staying route that advances those gaming balls in a one-way manner in the order of guided gaming balls.

According to the invention described in (5) above, the staying means has a staying route for advancing the game balls in a one-way manner in the order of the guided game balls. In other words, even if a plurality of game balls stay in the means of stay at the same time, the game balls proceed in a one-way manner in the order of entry, so the discharge timing of the game balls can be predicted to be constant from the passage length. Is. Therefore, the superiority / inferiority suggestion means suggests that even when a plurality of game balls enter the decorative member at the same time, a state in which the game balls are likely to enter the opening / closing ball entry means is approaching for each of the game balls. can do.

(6) In the gaming machine according to (0A) or (0B), or in any one of (1) to (5) above.
The winning device is
Specific ball entry means that triggers the occurrence of a game state that is advantageous to the player when the game ball enters.
Non-specific ball entry means other than the specific ball entry means and capable of entering a game ball,
A distribution means for distributing the entry of a game ball into the specific entry means or the non-specific entry means, and
The specific ball entry means, the non-specific ball entry means, and the distribution means are arranged at predetermined positions in the internal space, and the specific ball entry means, the non-specific ball entry means, and the distribution means are among the specific ball entry means, the non-specific ball entry means, and the distribution means. At least the main body member whose sorting means can be visually recognized from the outside in front view,
A gaming machine characterized by being equipped with.

According to the invention described in (6) above, the winning device is a specific ball-entry means other than the specific ball-entry means that triggers the occurrence of a game state advantageous to the player when the game ball enters the ball, and the specific ball-entry means other than the specific ball-entry means. A non-specific entry means that is a ball entry means and allows a game ball to enter, a distribution means that distributes the entry of a game ball into a specific entry means or a non-specific entry means, and a specific entry means and a non-specific entry means. The specific ball entry means and the distribution means are arranged at predetermined positions in the internal space, and at least the distribution means of the specific ball entry means, the non-specific ball entry means, and the distribution means is visually recognized from the outside. Based on the possible main body member and the game ball entering the operating port, the game ball from the discharging means is changed to the open state where the ball can be entered, and the opening / closing / opening provided directly under the discharging means. It is equipped with a ball means. Therefore, even in the case of such a winning device (one provided with a specific ball-entry means, a non-specific ball-entry means, a distribution means, a main body member, and an opening / closing ball-entry means), the above-mentioned effects (0A) and the like can be obtained. ..

(7) In a gaming machine equipped with a gaming board having a gaming area in which a gaming ball is driven.
The game board opens and closes with an operating port through which the game ball can enter, a first state in which the game ball cannot enter or can enter, and a second state in which the ball can enter more easily than the first state. A ball means is provided at each predetermined position in the game area.
A first lottery means for drawing a lottery as to whether or not the opening / closing ball entering means is changed to the second state based on the ball entering the operating port.
A second lottery means for drawing a lottery for the occurrence of a gaming state advantageous to the player based on the entry into the opening / closing ball entry means, and
The identification information variation display means for displaying on the display screen the variation display effect of the identification information indicating the presence or absence of the occurrence of the gaming state which is advantageous for the player, which is the display effect according to the success or failure of the second lottery means.
A decorative member provided directly above the opening / closing ball entry means and covering a predetermined portion around the display screen is provided.
The decorative member is
An entrance where a game ball can enter, and
An entry detection means for detecting the entry of a game ball into the entry port, and
A guide passage that guides the game ball that has entered the ball entrance, and
A means of staying the game ball guided by the guide passage and
Discharge means for discharging the game ball from the staying means to the upper part of the opening / closing ball entry means in a discharge range narrower than the display screen width at a position below the display means.
With
Further, the number of balls detected by the ball entry detection means within the first period from the start of detection, which is the time of ball entry detection by the ball entry detection means, and the first ball entry detection means within the second period after the detection starts. Based on the winning by the lottery means, the opening / closing ball entry means is provided with superiority / inferiority suggestion means for suggesting that the state in which the pachinko ball is likely to enter is approaching and the superiority or inferiority of the state. Pachinko machine.

According to the invention described in (7) above, the game board having the game area in which the game ball is hit has an operating port through which the game ball can enter and a first state in which the game ball cannot or can enter. Each predetermined portion of the game area is provided with an opening / closing ball-entry means that shifts to a second state in which the ball is easier to enter than the first state. The first lottery means draws a lottery as to whether or not the opening / closing ball entry means is changed to the second state based on the entry into the operating port. The second lottery means draws a lottery for the occurrence of a gaming state that is advantageous to the player based on the entry of the ball into the opening / closing entry means. The identification information variation display means is a display effect according to the success or failure of the second lottery means, and displays a variation display effect of the identification information indicating whether or not a gaming state advantageous to the player has occurred on the display screen. The decorative member is provided directly above the opening / closing ball entry means and covers a predetermined portion around the display screen. The ball entry detection means detects the entry of a game ball into the entry slot of the decorative member. The guide passage guides the game ball that has entered the ball entrance. The means of stay is to let the game ball guided by the guide passage stay. The discharging means discharges the game ball from the staying means to the upper part of the opening / closing ball entry means in a discharge range narrower than the display screen width at a position below the display means. The superiority / inferiority suggestion means are the number of balls detected by the ball entry detecting means within the first period from the start of detection, which is the time when the ball entry is detected by the ball entry detecting means, and the first within the second period after the detection is started. Based on the winning in the lottery means, it is suggested that the state in which the game ball is easy to enter is approaching the opening / closing entry means and the superiority or inferiority of that state.

Therefore, the opening / closing ball entry means is arranged directly under the display means, and the gaming ball that has entered the decorative member around the display screen is detected as entering the ball, stays in the staying means, and is discharged from the discharging means to the opening / closing ball entry means. The superiority / inferiority suggestion means are the number of balls detected by the ball entry detection means within the first period from the start of detection, which is the time when the ball entry is detected by the ball entry detection means, and the number of balls detected by the ball entry detection means. Based on the winning in the first lottery means within the two periods, the state in which the pachinko ball can easily enter the opening / closing ball entry means (the opening timing of the opening / closing ball entry means and the timing at which the game ball heads for the opening / closing ball entry means). Since it suggests that the "matching state" is approaching and the superiority or inferiority of that state, even in the case of a so-called first-class gaming machine, the player can easily enter the gaming ball into the opening / closing entry means. It is possible to know the approaching state and the superiority or inferiority of the state, and it is possible to reduce the oversight of the process of whether or not the gaming ball enters the opening / closing entry means.

(8) In the gaming machine according to (7) above,
The superiority or inferiority suggestion means is described when the number of balls detected by the ball entry detecting means within the first period is zero and the ball is won by the first lottery means within the second period. One winning suggestion is made that one game ball is easy to enter into the opening / closing ball entry means, and the number of ball entry detections by the ball entry detection means within the first period is one or more, and the second If there is a win in the first lottery means within the period, a plurality of winning suggestions are made so that a plurality of game balls can easily enter the opening / closing ball entry means, and the first lottery is performed outside the second period. A gaming machine characterized in that when a winning by means is won, a gaming ball is difficult to enter into the opening / closing entry means and suggests that the ball is out of the way.

According to the invention described in (8) above, the superiority / inferiority suggesting means is such that the number of balls detected by the ball entry detecting means within the first period is zero and the number of balls detected by the first lottery means within the second period is zero. If there is a win, one game ball is easily entered into the opening / closing entry means, and one winning suggestion is made. In addition, if the first lottery means is won within the second period, a plurality of winning suggestions are made so that a plurality of game balls can easily enter the opening / closing entering means, and the first is made outside the second period. If the lottery means is won, the game ball is difficult to enter into the opening / closing entry means, and the player suggests that the game ball is difficult to enter. Therefore, the player can easily enter the game ball into the opening / closing entry means (opening / closing entry means). It is possible to know that the opening timing of the game and the timing at which the game ball heads for the opening / closing entry means are approaching) and the superiority or inferiority of that state. That is, it is possible to know whether it is easy to enter one ball or a plurality of balls into the opening / closing ball entry means. It is also possible to know that it is difficult to enter the opening / closing ball entry means in the case of a suggestion of disengagement. Then, the player can see whether or not the game ball that enters the entrance of the decorative member and is finally discharged from the ejection means enters the opening / closing entry means that is in the open state. , It is possible to reduce the oversight of the process of whether or not the game ball enters the winning device.

(9) In the gaming machine according to (7) or (8) above.
A gaming machine characterized by comprising a ball entry notification means for notifying the entry of a ball into the decorative member based on the ball entry detection by the ball entry detection means.

According to the invention described in (9) above, the ball entry notification means notifies the ball entry into the decorative member based on the ball entry detection by the ball entry detection means. Therefore, the player can know the entry of the game ball into the decorative member by such notification, and it is not necessary to pay attention to the game ball driven into the game area entering the entry port of the decorative member.

(10) In the gaming machine according to (7) above,
The superiority / inferiority suggestion means displays a suggestion effect on the display screen of the display means, suggesting that a state in which a game ball is likely to enter the opening / closing ball entry means is approaching and that the state is superior or inferior. A gaming machine characterized by that.

According to the invention described in (10) above, the superiority / inferiority suggesting means suggests that the display screen of the display means is approaching a state in which the game ball is likely to enter the opening / closing ball entering means and the superiority or inferiority of the state. Suggestion effect display is performed. Therefore, by seeing the suggestion effect display displayed on the display screen of the display means, the player can easily enter the game ball into the opening / closing ball entry means (the opening timing of the opening / closing ball entry means and the game ball). It is possible to know that the approaching timing (the state in which the timing toward the opening / closing ball entry means is the same) and the superiority or inferiority of that state, and the ball enters the ball entry port of the decorative member and is finally discharged from the ejection means. The player can see whether or not the game ball enters the open / close ball entry means that is in the open state, and it is possible to reduce the oversight of the process of whether or not the game ball enters the winning device.

(11) In the gaming machine according to (7) above,
The superiority / inferiority suggestion means includes sound output means, and outputs a suggestion sound suggesting that a state in which a game ball is likely to enter the opening / closing ball entry means is approaching and that the state is superior or inferior. A gaming machine characterized by being a thing.

According to the invention described in (11) above, the suggestion means is provided with a sound output means, and suggests that a state in which a game ball is likely to enter the opening / closing ball entry means is approaching and that the state is superior or inferior. Sound is output from the sound output means. Therefore, by listening to the suggestion sound from the sound output means, the player can easily enter the game ball into the open / close ball entry means (opening timing of the open / close ball entry means and the game ball becomes the open / close ball entry means). It is possible to know that the timing of heading is approaching) and the superiority or inferiority of that state, and the game ball that enters the entrance of the decorative member and is finally discharged from the discharge means opens. The player can see whether or not the ball enters the open / close ball entry means that is in a state, and it is possible to reduce the oversight of the process of whether or not the game ball enters the winning device.

(12) In the gaming machine according to any one of (7) to (11) above.
The means of staying is a gaming machine characterized in that it has a staying route that advances those gaming balls in a one-way manner in the order of guided gaming balls.

According to the invention described in (12) above, the staying means has a staying route for advancing the game balls in a one-way manner in the order of the guided game balls. In other words, even if a plurality of game balls stay in the means of stay at the same time, the game balls proceed in a one-way manner in the order of entry, so the discharge timing of the game balls can be predicted to be constant from the passage length. Is. Therefore, the superiority / inferiority suggestion means suggests that even when a plurality of game balls enter the decorative member at the same time, a state in which the game balls are likely to enter the opening / closing ball entry means is approaching for each of the game balls. can do.

(13) In the gaming machine according to (0A) or the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (6).
A gaming machine characterized in that the decorative member and the winning device are integrally formed.

According to the invention described in (13) above, in the case where the discharging means of the decorative member and the opening / closing / entering ball means of the winning device are separately attached to the game board, the discharging means and the opening / closing ball entering means are used. The positional relationship changes depending on the mounting accuracy of both game boards, but since the decorative member and the winning device are integrally formed, the positional relationship between the discharging means and the opening / closing ball entering means is the same. It does not change depending on the mounting accuracy on the game board, and there is no need to adjust the mounting position of both, and the mounting workability is excellent.

(14) In the gaming machine according to (13) above,
With the game board viewed from the front, constrictions having a width smaller than the width of the decorative member and the winning device are provided on both sides between the decorative member and the winning device.
A gaming machine characterized in that the opening / closing ball entry means is provided in the constricted portion.

According to the invention described in (14) above, constrictions having a width smaller than the width of the decorative member and the winning device are provided on both sides between the decorative member and the winning device when the game board is viewed from the front. Therefore, the game area can be widened by the amount of forming the constricted portion. That is, the game ball may flow down to the constricted portion between the decorative member and the winning device. Further, since the opening / closing ball entering means is provided in the constricted portion, the process of whether or not the game ball enters the display screen of the display means and the opening / closing ball entering means provided in the constricted portion immediately below the display screen. At the same time, it becomes easy to see, and even if the player is gazed at the display screen of the display means, it is possible to reduce the oversight of the process of whether or not the ball has entered the winning device.

(15) In the gaming machine according to (14) above,
The opening / closing ball-entry means includes a pair of movable portions arranged in the horizontal direction, and the pair of movable portions rotate and open so that the tip side is separated from each other with the shaft portion on the lower end side as the axis. Can be changed to an open state in which an opening is formed so that the ball can enter, and a closed state in which the pair of movable portions are rotated and closed with the shaft portion as an axis so that the tip sides approach each other. A gaming machine characterized in that the pair of movable portions are located within the width of the decorative member and the winning device in the open state.

According to the invention described in (15) above, the pair of movable parts arranged in the lateral direction in the opening / closing ball-entry means rotate and open so that the tip side is separated from each other with the shaft part on the lower end side as the axis. As a result, the game ball is in an open state that forms an opening that allows the ball to enter, and conversely, it can be changed to a closed state in which the opening is closed by rotating and closing the shaft portion so that the tip sides approach each other. It is a thing. Further, even when the pair of movable portions are opened, since they are located within the width of the decorative member and the winning device, the width of the game area does not become narrower than the width of the decorative member and the winning device.

(16) In the gaming machine according to (15) above,
The game area is circular, substantially circular, oval or substantially elliptical when viewed from the front.
The constricted portion is a gaming machine characterized in that the constricted portion is located at a portion having the largest width in the front view of the gaming area.

According to the invention described in (16) above, the game area has a circular shape, a substantially circular shape, an elliptical shape, or a substantially elliptical shape in the front view thereof, and the constricted portion has the largest width in the front view of the game area. Since it is located in the part, the width of the display means and the winning device is secured to the maximum, and even if the pair of moving parts are opened, the moving parts remain within the width of the decorative member and the winning device. Therefore, the width of the game area is not narrowed due to the movement of the movable portion, and it is possible to provide an interesting structure depending on the flow mode of the game ball in the game area.

(17) In the gaming machine according to (16) above,
The winning device is provided with an arcuate passage portion having a high center and lower ends in front view so that the central portion is located directly below the discharging means.
The game ball discharged from the discharging means can flow down from the central portion of the arc-shaped passage portion toward the left end or the right end.
A gaming machine characterized in that the pair of movable portions are arranged at both ends of the arc-shaped passage portion.

According to the invention described in (17) above, the winning device is provided with an arcuate passage portion having a high center and lower ends when viewed from the front so that the central portion is located directly below the discharge means. .. The game ball discharged from the discharging means can flow down from the central portion of the arcuate passage portion toward the left end or the right end. A pair of movable portions are arranged at both ends of the arc-shaped passage portion. Therefore, the game ball that enters the decorative member of the display means and is discharged from the discharge means is always discharged to the central portion of the arc-shaped passage portion of the winning device, and flows down toward the left end or the right end of the arc-shaped passage portion. Then, it is possible to guide the moving parts provided at the left end and the right end, respectively. For example, if the pair of movable parts is in the open state, the game ball that has passed through the arc-shaped passage portion will enter the winning device, and conversely, if the pair of movable parts are in the closed state, it will enter the winning device. You will pass by without a ball. That is, the game ball that has entered the decorative member of the display means can always be guided to the opening / closing entering means (a pair of movable parts) of the winning device, and the opening / closing entering means (a pair of movable parts) can be opened or opened. Whether or not to enter the ball can be decided depending on the closed state.

(18) In the gaming machine according to (0A) or the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (17).
The gaming machine is a pachinko machine.

According to the gaming machine according to the above (18), a state in which a game ball is easily entered into the winning device (the opening timing of the opening / closing entry means of the winning device coincides with the timing at which the game ball heads toward the opening / closing entry means. It is possible to provide a pachinko machine that allows the player to grasp that the state) is approaching and the superiority or inferiority of the state. The basic configuration of the pachinko machine is provided with an operation handle, and a ball as a game medium is launched into a predetermined game area according to the operation of the operation handle, and the ball is arranged at a predetermined position in the game area. Those who win a prize (or pass through the operating gate) can be mentioned. In addition, when a special gaming state occurs, a winning device (variable winning means, a specific winning opening, etc.) arranged at a predetermined position in the gaming area is opened in a predetermined manner to enable a ball to be won, and the number of winnings thereof. The value (including not only the prize ball but also the data written on the magnetic card) is given according to the value.

Hereinafter, various embodiments of the pachinko gaming machine (hereinafter, simply referred to as “pachinko machine”) will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

Hereinafter, an embodiment of a pachinko gaming machine (hereinafter, simply referred to as a “pachinko machine”) will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a schematic front view of the pachinko machine 10, and FIG. 2 is a front view of the game board 30 of the pachinko machine 10. FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating an electrical connection of the pachinko machine 10 of this embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 10 has an outer frame 11 that forms an outer shell of the pachinko machine 10 and is fixed to a game island of a game hall (hall), and one side portion (for example, the front surface) of the outer frame 11. The inner frame 12 is supported so as to be openable and closable with respect to the outer frame 11 with the left side portion in view) as the opening / closing axis, and one side portion (for example, the left side portion in front view) of the inner frame 12 is used as the opening / closing axis J1. It includes a front frame set 14 that can be opened and closed with respect to the frame 12.

The outer frame 11 is formed of a wooden plate material in a rectangular shape as a whole when viewed from the front, and each plate material is assembled by a detachable fastener such as a machine screw. In the present embodiment, for example, the outer dimension of the outer frame 11 in the vertical direction is 809 mm (inner dimension 771 mm), and the outer dimension in the left-right direction is 518 mm (inner dimension 480 mm). The outer frame 11 may be made of a light metal such as resin or aluminum.

The inner frame 12 is roughly classified into a resin base (not shown) as a main member forming the outer shape thereof and a game board 30 (see FIG. 2) attached to the resin base (not shown). Further, as shown in FIG. 1, the inner frame 12 includes a front frame set 14 that can be opened on one side on the front side of the resin base (not shown).

Specifically, the resin base (not shown) has an opening having a substantially rectangular outer shape and a substantially central portion thereof as a front view (a game area 30a (see FIG. 2) described later). It is a plate-shaped member with an opening of the same size).

The front frame set 14 is attached to the inner frame 12 so as to be openable and closable with the vertical opening / closing shaft J1 as the axis on the left side of the front view. In other words, the front frame set 14 is openable and closable with respect to the resin base (not shown).

The game board 30 (see FIG. 2) is detachably attached to the back surface side of the resin base so that the game area 30a is located at the opening of the resin base (not shown).

Here, the front frame set 14 will be described in a little more detail.

As shown in FIG. 1, the front frame set 14 is attached to the inner frame 12 so as to be openable and closable, and like the inner frame 12, the opening and closing shaft extending vertically to the left when viewed from the front of the pachinko machine 10 is the axis. It can be opened to the front side.

As shown in FIG. 1, the front frame set 14 has a lower plate unit 13 located at the lowermost portion, an upper plate unit 21 located above the lower plate unit 13, and the upper plate unit 21 when viewed from the front. It is roughly classified into a glass frame portion 23 located on the upper side of the above. The lower plate unit 13, the upper plate unit 21, and the glass frame portion 23 are attached to each position on the front surface side of the base plate body shown in FIG. 9, which will be described later, to form a front frame set 14.

As shown in FIG. 1, the lower plate unit 13 is fixed by a fastener such as a screw so as to be located at the lowermost portion of the front frame set 14. The lower plate unit 13 is provided with a lower plate 15, a ball pulling lever 17, and a game ball launching handle 18 on the front side thereof.

The lower plate 15 as a ball receiving plate is provided in a substantially central portion of the lower plate unit 13, and the game balls discharged from the discharge port 16 can be stored in the lower plate 15. The ball pulling lever 17 is for pulling out (discharging) the game ball in the lower plate 15, and by moving the ball pulling lever 17 to the left side in FIG. 1, a predetermined portion on the bottom surface of the lower plate 15 is removed. The game ball that has been opened and stored in the lower plate 15 can be pulled out downward through the opening portion on the bottom surface of the lower plate 15.

As shown in FIG. 1, the game ball launching handle 18 is arranged so as to project to the right side of the lower plate 15 and to the front side. In response to the operation of the game ball launching handle 18 by the player, the game ball is driven into the game area 30a of the game board 30 shown in FIG. 2 by the game ball launching device 38. The game ball launching device 38 includes, for example, a game ball launching handle 18 and a launching device 229 (see FIG. 3). The sound output unit 24 is for outputting the sound from the speaker 48 (see FIG. 3) provided inside or at the rear portion of the front frame set 14 at two upper left and right locations in the front view of the front frame set 14. It is an output port.

As shown in FIG. 1, the upper plate unit 21 is fixed by a fastener such as a screw so as to be located at a lower portion of the front frame set 14 (a position directly above the lower plate 15 described above), and is a game ball. It is provided with an upper plate 19 as a saucer for the above. Here, the upper plate 19 is a ball tray for temporarily storing the game balls and guiding them toward the game ball launching device 38 while arranging them in a row.

As shown in FIG. 1, the glass frame portion 23 includes a window portion 111 formed on the upper side of the upper plate unit 21.

That is, as shown in FIG. 1, the front frame set 14 has most of the game area 30a (see FIG. 2) of the game board 30 external to the central portion of the glass frame portion 23 located above the upper plate unit 21. A window portion 111 having a substantially vertically elongated elliptical shape is formed so that the window portion 111 can be visually recognized from the above. Specifically, the window portion 111 has a substantially vertically elongated elliptical shape and a hollow in the center, and a glass unit (not shown) is provided in the front frame set 14 so as to cover the hollow portion with a glass plate 137 having a substantially vertically elongated elliptical shape or the like. It is attached to the back side. The glass unit (not shown) has a double glass structure in which two glass plates 137 are arranged close to each other in the front-rear direction. The substantially central portion of the window portion 111 may be linear, and the glass plate 137 may also be adapted to the shape. Further, the glass plate 137 is not limited to glass, and any material thereof may be used as long as it is a transparent plate having a predetermined strength.

Further, as shown in FIG. 1, the glass frame portion 23 includes various illuminated portions (first illuminated portion 112, second illuminated portion 113, and third illuminated portion 114) around the window portion 111. ing. That is, as shown in FIG. 1, the front frame set 14 has a first illuminated portion 112 (left illuminated portion) with a built-in LED or the like at a left portion around the window portion 111 when viewed from the front. The second illuminated portion 113 (right illuminated portion) having an LED or the like built in the right portion around the window portion 111, and the third illuminated portion 114 having an LED or the like built in the upper portion around the window portion 111. (Upper illumination part) is provided. These illuminated parts play a role of enhancing the effect of the effect during the game by controlling the change of the light emitting mode such as lighting and blinking according to the change of the game state at the time of a big hit or a predetermined reach.

In the pachinko machine 10, the first illumination unit 112, the second illumination unit 113, and the third illumination unit 114 function as jackpot lamps, and by lighting or blinking at the time of jackpot, the jackpot is being hit. Notify. In addition, the first illumination unit 112 and the second illumination unit 113 of the pachinko machine 10 are provided with a prize ball lamp 105 that lights up while paying out the prize ball, and an error indicator lamp 106 that lights up when a predetermined error occurs. ing. Further, a small window 107 made of transparent resin is provided on the peripheral edge of the window portion 111 at a position diagonally lower to the right so that a part of the inner frame 12 surface, the game board 30 surface, and the like can be visually recognized. Since the predetermined portion of the small window 107 is flat, the certificate stamp S1 (see FIG. 2) attached to the lower right corner of the game board 30 can be suitably read by a machine from the flat portion of the small window 107. be able to.

Further, a ball lending operation unit 120 is arranged below the window portion 111, and the ball lending operation unit 120 is provided with a ball lending button 121 and a return button 122. When the ball lending operation unit 120 is operated with bills, cards (for example, prepaid cards), etc. inserted into a card unit (ball lending unit) (not shown) arranged on the side of the pachinko machine 10, the ball lending operation unit 120 responds to the operation. Pachinko balls are rented. The ball lending button 121 is operated to obtain a lending ball based on the information recorded on the card or the like (recording medium), and the lending ball is supplied to the upper plate 19 as long as the remaining amount is present on the card or the like. Will be done. The return button 122 is operated when requesting the return of the card or the like inserted in the card unit. The ball lending operation unit 120 may be further provided with a frequency display unit (not shown). This frequency display unit (not shown) displays the balance information of the card or the like. A pachinko machine, a so-called cash machine, in which a game ball is directly lent to an upper plate from a ball lending device or the like without going through a card unit, eliminates the need for the ball lending operation unit 120. Therefore, a decorative sticker or the like is attached to the installation portion of the ball rental operation unit 120. As a result, it is possible to standardize the ball lending operation unit between the pachinko machine using the card unit and the cash machine.

Next, the configuration of the game board 30 will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 30 has a shape in which both corners on the left side of the square plywood are removed from the front view, and the peripheral portion (outer portion of the rails 51 and 52 described later) is inside. The frame 12 is attached in contact with the back side of the resin base (not shown), and the game area 30a, which is a substantially central portion on the front side of the game board 30, is shown in FIG. 1 having a substantially elliptical shape of the resin base. It is visible from the front outside of the front frame set 14 through the window portion 111 (glass plate 137).

Further, as shown in FIG. 2, the game board 30 is provided with rails 51 and 52 for guiding the game ball launched from the game ball launching device 38 (see FIG. 1) to the upper part of the game board 30. The game ball launched by the rotation operation of the game ball launch handle 18 is guided to a predetermined game area 30a through the ball guide passages 49 described later of the plurality of rails 51 and 52. The plurality of rails 51 and 52 are long stainless steel metal strip-shaped members, and are attached to the game board 30 in double inside and outside. The inner rail 51 is formed in a substantially vertical elliptical ring except for about 1/4 above. The outer rail 52 is formed so that a part (mainly the left side portion) faces the inner rail 51. In such a case, the guide rail is formed by the inner rail 51 and the outer rail 52, and the ball guide passage 49 is formed by a portion (the portion on the left side when facing) in which the respective rails 51 and 52 are parallel to each other at a predetermined interval. .. The ball guide passage 49 is formed in a groove shape having a contact surface with the game board 30, that is, a groove shape in which the front side is open.

A return ball prevention member 53 is attached to the tip end portion (upper left portion in FIG. 2) of the inner rail 51. As a result, the situation in which the game ball once guided from the ball guide passage 49 between the inner rail 51 and the outer rail 52 to the upper part of the game board 30 returns to the inside of the ball guide passage 49 can be prevented. It has become. Further, in a state where the game board 30 is attached to the inner frame 12, at a position on the outer rail 52 corresponding to the maximum flight portion of the game ball (upper right portion in FIG. 2: a portion corresponding to the tip end portion of the outer rail 52). Is configured so that the return rubber 54 (member shown by the alternate long and short dash line in FIG. 2) provided on the inner frame 12 is located. Therefore, the game ball launched with a momentum equal to or higher than a predetermined value hits the return rubber 54 and is bounced off. Since the outer rail 52 is a long metal band made of stainless steel, the flight of the game ball can be made smoother, that is, the frictional resistance of the game ball can be reduced. As shown by the broken line in FIG. 2, the wall portion 60 (shown by the broken line in FIG. 2) formed in the inner frame 12 is located from the tip of the outer rail 52 to the right tip of the inner rail 51. The right side of the game area 30 is partitioned by the above.

The lower right corner of the game board 30 is a space for attaching a sticker (S1 in FIG. 2) such as a certificate stamp (for example, a serial number is written) or a plate. By attaching a sticker such as a certificate stamp (S1 in FIG. 2) to the lower right corner of the game board 30, the game board 30 and the certificate stamp can be unique.

Next, the game area 30a of the game board 30 will be described. As shown in FIG. 2, the game area 30a is divided into substantially vertically elongated circular shapes by the inner peripheral portions (inner and outer rails) of the inner rail 51 and the outer rail 52. In particular, in the present embodiment, the game board 30a is formed. The game area 30a partitioned on the board surface of the game is configured to be much larger than the conventional one. In the present embodiment, the distance from the uppermost point of the outer rail 52 to the lower part of the game board 30 is 445 mm (58 mm longer than the conventional product), and the distance from the far left position of the outer rail 52 to the far right position of the inner rail 51. The distance is 435 mm (50 mm longer than the conventional product). The distance from the far left position of the inner rail 51 to the far right position of the inner rail 51 is 418 mm.

In the present embodiment, when the gaming area 30a is viewed from the front of the pachinko machine 10, the area surrounded by the inner rail 51 and the outer rail 52, excluding the area of the guide rail which is a parallel portion of the inner and outer rails 51 and 52. Area. Therefore, since the guide rail portion is not included in the game area 30a, the limit position on the left side of the game area 30a is specified not by the outer rail 52 but by the inner rail 51. Similarly, the right side limit position of the game area 30a is specified by the inner rail 51. Further, the lower limit position of the game area 30a is specified by the lower end position of the game board 30. Further, the upper limit position of the game area 30a is specified by the outer rail 52.

Therefore, in the present embodiment, the width of the game area 30a (maximum width in the horizontal direction) is 418 mm, and the height of the game area 30a (maximum width in the vertical direction) is 445 mm.

Further, as shown in FIG. 2, the game board 30 is arranged below the first starting port 31 arranged at two locations on the left side and the right side below the board surface, and below the first starting port 31 located on the lower left side of the board surface. It is provided with a second starting port 33. The first starting port 31 includes a ball entry sensor (not shown) that detects the entry of a game ball into the first starting port 31. Similarly, the second starting port 33 includes a ball entry sensor (not shown) that detects the entry of a game ball into the second starting port 33.

As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 30 includes a display device 60 having a display screen 61 and displaying a predetermined effect display (for example, a predetermined effect display according to the state of the winning device 40) on the display screen 61. It is provided with a winning device 40 capable of entering the game ball B based on the entry of the game ball B into the first starting port 31 or the second starting port 33. Further, as shown in FIG. 2, the display device 60 includes a center frame 90 arranged at least a part around the display screen 61. The center frame 90 of this embodiment is arranged on the entire outer circumference of the display screen 61 and is arranged in a state where the corners of the display screen 61 are hidden, but the end portion of the display screen 61 is hidden. It may be arranged in at least the position around the display screen 61 without hiding the display screen 61.

Here, the structure of the display device 60, the winning device 40, and the center frame 90 will be described in a little more detail with reference to FIGS. 4 to 6. FIG. 4A is a front view showing the center frame 90 and the winning device 40 when the blades 41a and 41b are in the closed state, and FIG. 4B is a front view showing the center frame when the blades 41a and 41b are in the open state. It is a front view which shows 90 and the winning apparatus 40. FIG. 5 is a schematic perspective view showing the main parts of the center frame 90 and the winning device 40 when the blades 41a and 41b are in the closed state. FIG. 6 is a schematic perspective view showing the main parts of the center frame 90 and the winning device 40 when the blades 41a and 41b are in the open state.

As shown in FIGS. 2 and 4, the display device 60 and the winning device 40 are arranged side by side in the vertical direction from the top at the center of the game area 30a in the width direction.

Further, as shown in FIG. 4, the center frame 90 and the winning device 40 are integrally formed. That is, the center frame 90 and the main body member 214 described later of the winning device 40 are inseparably formed as an integral structure, for example, resin-molded.

Further, the game board 30 is provided with an out port 36 at the lowermost position in the game area 30a for collecting the game ball B that has not entered the first start port 31, the second start port 33, the winning device 40, or the like. There is.

These first starting port 31, second starting port 33, winning device 40, center frame 90, etc. are arranged in each through hole formed by router processing in the game board 30, and are arranged on the front side of the game board 30. It is attached with screws etc. The above-mentioned first starting port 31 and second starting port 33 correspond to the operating port in the present invention, and the above-mentioned ball entry sensor of the first starting port 31 (not shown) and the ball entry sensor of the second starting port 33. (Not shown) corresponds to the actuating port detecting means in the present invention.

Here, the structure of the center frame 90 will be described. As shown in FIGS. 2, 4 and 5, the center frame 90 is provided with entry ports 91 into which the game ball B can enter, for example, at both left and right sides. Further, as shown in FIGS. 2, 4 and 5, the center frame 90 has a guide passage portion 92 that guides the game ball B that has entered the ball entry port 91, and a predetermined portion of the guide passage portion 92 ( For example, the ball entry detection sensor 92a provided at the ball entry port 91 (a location close to the ball entry port 91) to detect the entry of the game ball B into the ball entry port 91 and the game ball B guided by the guide passage portion 92 are visually recognized. A stage 93 provided at a position below the display device 60 and a game ball B guided by the stage 93 so as to be able to stay are placed at a position below the display device 60 and have a discharge range narrower than the screen width of the display screen 61. A discharge unit 94 for discharging is provided on the upper part of the winning device 40.

As shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, the discharge unit 94 discharges the game ball B from the stage 93 to the upper part of the winning device 40 at a position below the display device 60 in a discharge range narrower than the screen width of the display screen 61. It is a thing.

As shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, the stage 93 includes a plurality of stages (three stages in the embodiment) of swinging surfaces in which the game ball B swings in the width direction in the front view. Specifically, the three-stage rocking surface includes the first rocking surface 93a on the innermost side and the second rocking surface 93b on the front side and lower position than that. It is composed of a third rocking surface 93c on the front side and in a lower position, and the game ball B flows down in the order of the first rocking surface 93a, the second rocking surface 93b, and the third rocking surface 93c. It has become like.

Next, the winning device 40 provided directly below the center frame 90 will be described.

As shown in FIGS. 2 and 4, the winning device 40 includes a specific winning unit 210 (V zone) that triggers the occurrence of a gaming state advantageous to the player when the game ball B enters the ball, and the specific winning unit 210 (V zone). A movable type that distributes the entry of the game ball B into the specific winning section 210 (V zone) or the ordinary winning section 212 from the normal winning section 212 in which the game ball B can enter separately from the section 210 (V zone). The drive body 42 (movable accessory), the specific winning unit 210 (V zone), the normal winning unit 212, and the driving body 42 are arranged at predetermined positions in the internal space, and the specific winning unit 210 (V zone) and the normal winning unit are awarded. Based on the fact that at least the drive body 42 of the unit 212 and the drive body 42 is visible from the outside in front view, and the game ball B enters the first start port 31 or the second start port 33. The game ball B from the discharge unit 94 is changed to an open state in which the ball can be inserted, and the opening / closing ball entry unit 216 provided above the main body member 214 and directly below the discharge unit 94 of the center frame 90. I have.

As shown in FIG. 2, the opening / closing ball entry unit 216 has blades 41a and 41b arranged in pairs on the upper part of the winning device 40, and the blades 41a and 41b are blade driving devices 49. (See FIG. 3) drives the opening / closing operation. More specifically, the blades 41a and 41b are opened after a predetermined time (for example, 1 second) from the detection of the ball entering the first starting port 31, and the blades 41a and 41b are opened for a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds in the case of opening once). It will be closed later. Further, the blades 41a and 41b are opened after a predetermined time (for example, 1 second) from the detection of the ball entering the second starting port 33, and closed after the predetermined time (2 seconds opening is twice). .. The blades 41a and 41b are shaped like a character, for example. When the blades 41a and 41b are opened, the game ball B can win a prize in the winning device 40, and when the blades 41a and 41b are closed, the game ball B cannot win a prize in the winning device 40. The time for the blades 41a and 41b to be in the open state (open state) at one time is 2 seconds. The opening time may be changed to an arbitrary time other than 2 seconds (for example, an arbitrary time such as 1.8 seconds).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 4, the opening / closing ball entry portion 216 is opened by rotating a pair of blades 41a and 41b so that the tip side is separated from each other with the shaft portion 41c on the lower end side as the axis. The open state in which the game ball B forms an opening 41e (see FIGS. 4B and 6) into which the game ball B can enter, and the pair of blades 41a and 41b rotate so that the tip sides approach each other with the shaft portion 41c as the axis. The opening 41e can be changed to the closed state by closing the opening 41e, and the pair of blades 41a and 41b are located within the width of the center frame 90 and the winning device 40 in the open state (FIG. FIG. 4 (b)).

More specifically, as shown in FIGS. 2 and 5, the winning device 40 has an arcuate passage portion 41d in which the shape of the surface through which the game ball passes and abuts is arcuate in front view. The arcuate passage portion 41d is a passage whose center is high and both ends are lower than that in the front view, and the central portion thereof is located directly below the discharge portion 94. The game ball B discharged from the discharge portion 94 of the center frame 90 can flow down from the central portion of the arcuate passage portion 41d toward the left end or the right end. The pair of blades 41a and 41b described above are arranged at both ends of the arcuate passage portion 41d.

The game ball B entering the winning device 40 through the opening 41e (see FIGS. 4B and 6) formed by opening the pair of blades 41a and 41b is shown in FIG. 4 (see FIG. 4B and FIG. 6). As shown by the two-dot chain arrow shown in b), the vehicle is guided toward the drive body 42 through a passage portion (not shown). It should be noted that the winning number detection passing sensor 226 (see FIG. 3) provided in the passage portion (not shown) of the winning device 40 detects the entry of the game ball into the winning device 40.

Further, as shown in FIG. 3, the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment includes a main control device 70 that controls the entire pachinko machine 10.

As shown in FIG. 3, the first starting port 31 shown in FIG. 2 includes a first starting port passing sensor 32 capable of detecting that the game ball B has passed. When the first start port passage sensor 32 detects the passage of the game ball B, the first start port passage sensor 32 outputs the detection signal to the main control device 70. Upon receiving the detection signal from the first start port passage sensor 32, the main control device 70 performs an operation of simultaneously opening the blades 41a and 41b of the winning device 40 once (opening for 2 seconds). Further, as shown in FIG. 3, the second starting port 33 shown in FIG. 2 includes a second starting port passing sensor 34 capable of detecting that the game ball B has passed. When the second start port passage sensor 34 detects the passage of the game ball B, the second start port passage sensor 34 outputs the detection signal to the main control device 70. Upon receiving the detection signal from the second starting port passage sensor 34, the main control device 70 performs an operation of simultaneously opening the blades 41a and 41b of the winning device 40 twice (opening for 2 seconds twice).

Further, the drive body 42 of the winning device 40 is a member formed in a predetermined character shape (for example, a male character shape) and has a predetermined operation (for example, an operation in which lateral swing and vertical movement are combined). It is designed to be driven by. The drive body 42 is movably arranged on a rolling surface 220 on which the game ball B rolls, and the rolling mode of the game ball B rolling on the rolling surface 220 by the drive thereof. The game ball B wins a prize in either the specific winning section 210 (V zone) or the normal winning section 212 located on the downstream side of the rolling surface 220.

In a normal game state, that is, a state other than the game state (big hit state) that is advantageous to the player, when the game ball B enters (wins) the specific winning unit 210 (V zone), the big hit state occurs. However, when the ball enters the normal winning section 212, only the winning ball is given to the winning ball and the jackpot state does not occur.

That is, the game ball B that has entered the winning device 40 is adapted to enter either the specific winning section 210 or the normal winning section 212. A V detection sensor 43 is arranged in the specific winning unit 210 (V zone) (see FIG. 3), and passes through and detects the game ball B won in the specific winning unit 210 (V zone). The detection signal from the V detection sensor 43 is output to the main control device 70. Further, the game ball B that has entered the normal winning unit 212 is detected by the detection sensor 44. The detection signal from the detection sensor 44 is output to the main control device 70.

Further, the display device 60 displays the number of rounds of the special game, displays the count number of the game balls B won in the winning device 40 in one round, and displays information and cues regarding various game states. It also has a function to display. In the pachinko machine 10, when the game ball B passes through the V zone in the normal game state, the pachinko machine 10 shifts to a game state that is advantageous to the player, and a special game of up to 8 rounds is performed.

In addition, windmills 37 arranged on the left and right sides of the winning device 40 are also attached to the game board 30. Further, a plurality of nails (not shown) that guide or play the game ball B to enhance the game playability are also arranged on the game board 30.

Here, the main control device 70 will be described in a little more detail with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 3, the main control device 70 is configured as a microcomputer centered on the CPU 72, and in addition to the power supply circuit 73 that supplies power to the CPU 72, a ROM 74 that stores various processing programs and a temporary one. A RAM 76 for storing data, a timer 77 for measuring time, a clock circuit 78 for outputting a rectangular wave of a predetermined frequency, and an input / output processing circuit 80 are connected by a bus 79. A detection signal from the first start port passage sensor 32 and the second start port passage sensor 34, a detection signal from the V detection sensor 43, and the like are input to the main control device 70 via the input / output processing circuit 80. Further, from the main control device 70, a drive signal to the blade drive device 49 that drives the opening and closing of the pair of blades 41a and 41b, a control signal to the display control device 45 that controls the display of the display device 60, and a prize. A control signal to the payout control device 46 that controls the payout of the ball, a control signal to the voice control device 47 to which the speaker 48 is connected, a lighting signal to various lamps (not shown), and the like are output via the input / output processing circuit 80. Has been done.

Further, as shown in FIG. 2, the second starting port 33 includes an opening / closing blade that shifts to an easy-to-enter state in which the game ball B enters, more easily than in a normal state in which the game ball B can enter. ing. The game board 30 is provided with, for example, a through gate 35 through which the game ball B can pass, above the windmill 37. The through gate 35 includes a through gate passage sensor 35a that detects the passage of the game ball B, and a detection signal from the passage sensor 35a is output to the main control device 70.

The main control device 70 performs an open lottery for the second starting port 33 based on the passage detection by the through gate passage sensor 35a, and if winning, the open blade 33a of the second starting port 33 is pressed for a predetermined time (for example, 2). It opens (for seconds), and if it is not selected, the second starting port 33 is not opened. The display of the lottery is displayed by the display control device 45 in a part of the display screen 61 of the display device 60 based on the instruction from the main control device 70. For example, when a variable display is performed in which a symbol "○" indicating that the player has won and a symbol "x" indicating that the player has been rejected are displayed alternately, and the variable display stops at the symbol "○", the first item is displayed. 2 The opening blade 33a of the starting port 33 is opened.

Further, as shown in FIG. 2, a ball entry detection sensor 92a is provided at a predetermined position (a location near the ball entry port 91 in this embodiment) of the guide passage portion 92 of the center frame 90. As shown in FIG. 3, when the ball entry detection sensor 92a detects the entry of the game ball B into the ball entry port 91, the ball entry detection sensor 92a outputs the detection signal to the main control device 70. Upon receiving the detection signal from the ball entry detection sensor 92a, the main control device 70 controls the timer 77 so as to measure the time from the ball entry detection (warp ball entry detection) to the center frame 90. Further, the timer 77 is provided with a plurality of timekeeping functions, and the main control device 70 is used even when a plurality of game balls subsequently enter the guide passage portion 92 of the center frame 90. It is possible to time the time after the ball is detected for each ball. For example, as the timekeeping of a plurality of balls by the timer 77, each counter may be used to measure the time by using a plurality of counters in the timer 77, or a single counter in the timer 77 may be used. Various methods can be mentioned, such as storing the time of entry of each ball and measuring the time of each ball from the difference between the time on this single counter and the time of entry.

Further, as shown in FIG. 3, the pachinko machine 10 includes the number of balls detected by the ball entry detection sensor 92a within the first period from the start of detection, which is the time of ball entry detection by the ball entry detection sensor 92a. Based on the detection of ball entry into the first start port 31 and the second start port 33 within the second period after the start of detection, the state in which the game ball is likely to enter the opening / closing entry section 216 is approaching. It is provided with a superiority / inferiority suggestion unit 100 that suggests superiority / inferiority of the state.

That is, in the case of entering the ball into the first starting port 31, the superiority / inferiority suggestion unit 100 has a first period T1 (see FIG. 7 to be described later) from the start of detection, which is the time when the ball is detected by the ball entry detection sensor 92a. Opening and closing based on the number of balls detected by the ball entry detection sensor 92a and the detection of balls entering the first starting port 31 in the second period T2 (see FIG. 7 described later) after the start of detection. The state in which the game ball is likely to enter the ball portion 216 is approaching (the “big wave splash” effect in FIG. 13 (a) described later) and the superiority or inferiority of that state (“n pieces” in FIG. 13 (b) described later). Maybe you will enter the ball? ”Direction). Further, in the case of entering the ball into the second starting port 33, the superiority / inferiority suggestion unit 100 is in the first period T1 from the start of detection, which is the time when the ball is detected by the ball entry detection sensor 92a (see FIG. 7 described later). Opening and closing based on the number of balls detected by the ball entry detection sensor 92a and the detection of balls entering the second starting port 33 in the second period T3 (see FIG. 8 described later) after the start of detection. The state in which the game ball is likely to enter the ball portion 216 is approaching (the “big wave splash” effect in FIG. 13 (a) described later) and the superiority or inferiority of that state (“n pieces” in FIG. 13 (b) described later). Maybe you will enter the ball? ”Direction).

More specifically, the superiority / inferiority suggestion unit 100 has zero entry detected by the entry detection sensor 92a in the first period T1 and enters the first starting port 31 in the second period T2. When a ball is detected, one game ball (one game ball first detected by the ball entry detection sensor 92a) is likely to enter the open / close ball entry unit 216, and one winning suggestion (described later). The effect of "maybe one ball is inserted?" Is performed by replacing "n" in FIG. 13B with "1". Similarly, in the superiority / inferiority suggestion unit 100, the number of balls detected by the ball entry detection sensor 92a in the first period T1 is zero, and the ball enters the second starting port 33 in the second period T3. Even if there is a detection, one winning suggestion is made so that one game ball can easily enter the opening / closing entry portion 216.

Further, in the superiority / inferiority suggestion unit 100, the number of balls entered by the ball entry detection sensor 92a in the first period T1 is one or more, and the ball entry detection to the first starting port 31 is detected in the second period T2. If there is, a plurality of game balls (the total number n of the first one and the number of one or more in the first period T1) can easily enter the opening / closing entry section 216. Suggestion (“Maybe n balls will be inserted?” Direction of FIG. 13B, which will be described later) is performed. Similarly, in the superiority / inferiority suggestion unit 100, the number of incoming balls detected by the incoming ball detection sensor 92a in the first period T1 is one or more, and the number of incoming balls is detected in the second starting port 33 in the second period T3. Even when the ball entry is detected, a plurality of winning suggestions are made so that the plurality of game balls can easily enter the opening / closing entry section 216.

Further, the superiority / inferiority suggestion unit 100 detected that the ball entering the first starting port 31 was outside T2 during the second period, or that the ball entering the second starting port 33 was detected outside T3 during the second period. In this case, it is suggested that the game ball is difficult to enter into the opening / closing entry portion 216 (the “small wave splash” effect of FIG. 14A, which will be described later).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 3, the superiority / inferiority suggestion unit 100 receives a ball from the ball entry detection sensor 92a within the first period from the start of detection, which is the time when the ball entry is detected by the ball entry detection sensor 92a. Based on the number of detections and the detection of ball entry into the first start port 31 and the second start port 33 within the second period after the start of detection, the state in which the game ball is likely to enter the open / close entry section 216 approaches. A suggestion control unit 101 that outputs a command suggesting what is being done and the superiority or inferiority of the state, and a predetermined display suggestion based on the command from the suggestion control unit 101 (“Large wave splash” in FIG. 13 (a) described later). A display control device 45 having a function of performing a display effect and an effect of “may enter n balls?” In FIG. 13 (b), and a predetermined voice suggestion based on a command from the suggestion control unit 101 (FIG. A voice effect (for example, a large wave splash sound) performed in association with the "big wave splash" display effect of 13 (a) and a line accompanying the "may I enter n balls?" Display effect in FIG. 13 (b). It is provided with a voice control device 47 that also has a function of performing a sound effect).

Further, the main control device 70 includes a ball entry notification control unit 102 that outputs a ball entry notification command for notifying the ball entry to the center frame 90 based on the ball entry detection by the ball entry detection sensor 92a, and the entry ball notification control unit 102. A function for controlling the display device 60 to display a ball entry notification to the center frame 90 (a ball entry detection effect of "a character riding a jet ski crossing" in FIG. 11B, which will be described later) based on a ball notification command. The display control device 45 also has a display control device 45, and a predetermined voice suggestion based on the ball entry notification command (a sound effect executed in association with the ball entry detection effect of "a character riding a jet ski crosses" in FIG. 11B described later). It is provided with a voice control device 47 that also has a function of performing (for example, a jet ski passing sound).

The superiority / inferiority suggestion unit 100 suggests that the display screen 61 of the display device 60 is approaching a state in which the game ball is likely to enter the open / close ball entry unit 216 and that the state is superior or inferior. The "big wave splash" display effect of 13 (a) and the "may I enter n balls?" Display effect of FIG. 13 (b) are performed. Specifically, the superiority / inferiority suggestion unit 100 suggests that the display screen 61 of the display device 60 is approaching a state in which the game ball is likely to enter the opening / closing ball entry unit 216, and the superiority or inferiority of that state. Suggestion effects (“Big wave splash” display effect in FIG. 13 (a) and “Maybe n balls will be inserted?” Display effect in FIG. 13 (b) described later) and game balls are inserted in the opening / closing entry section 216. The second suggestion effect (the "small wave splash" display effect of FIG. 14A, which will be described later) that suggests a disengagement that is difficult to ball is displayed.

The superiority / inferiority suggestion unit 100 is provided with a speaker 48, and a suggestion sound suggesting that a state in which a game ball is likely to enter the opening / closing entry unit 216 is approaching and the superiority or inferiority of that state (FIG. 13 (a) described later). The audio effect (for example, the large wave splash sound) that accompanies the "big wave splash" display effect and the audio effect that accompanies the "maybe n balls enter?" Display effect in FIG. 13 (b). It is output from the speaker 48. Specifically, the superiority / inferiority suggestion unit 100 has a first suggestion sound (FIG. 13 (a) described later) that suggests that a state in which the game ball is likely to enter the opening / closing entry unit 216 is approaching and that the state is superior or inferior. ) "Large wave splash" display effect (for example, large wave splash sound) and FIG. 13 (b) "Maybe n balls enter?" Display effect. ), Or a second suggestion sound suggesting that the game ball is difficult to enter into the opening / closing entry portion (for example, a voice effect (for example, a voice effect) performed in association with the “small wave splash” display effect of FIG. 14 (a) described later. (Small wave splash sound, etc.)) is output from the speaker 48.

Further, as shown in FIG. 2, the constricted portions 200 having a width smaller than the width of the center frame 90 and the winning device 40 on both sides between the center frame 90 and the winning device 40 when the game board 30 is viewed from the front. The blades 41a and 41b are provided in the constricted portion 200.

As shown in FIG. 2, the game area 30a has a vertically long substantially elliptical shape when viewed from the front. The constricted portion 200 is located at a portion having the largest width in the front view of the game area 30a.

The above-mentioned display device 60 corresponds to the display means in the present invention, the above-mentioned center frame 90 corresponds to the decorative member in the present invention, and the above-mentioned guide passage portion 92 corresponds to the above-mentioned guide passage in the present invention. The ball entry detection sensor 92a corresponds to the ball entry detection means in the present invention, the above-mentioned discharge unit 94 corresponds to the discharge means in the present invention, and the above-mentioned specific winning unit 210 (V zone) corresponds to the specific ball entry means in the present invention. The above-mentioned ordinary winning unit 212 corresponds to the non-specific ball-entry means in the present invention, the above-mentioned drive body 42 corresponds to the distribution means in the present invention, and the above-mentioned opening / closing ball-entry unit 216 corresponds to the present invention. The above-mentioned stage 93 corresponds to the opening / closing ball-entry means, the above-mentioned stage 93 corresponds to the staying means in the present invention, the above-mentioned superiority / inferiority suggestion unit 100 corresponds to the superiority / inferiority suggestion means in the present invention, and the above-mentioned pair of blades 41a and 41b of the present invention. The ball entry notification control unit 102, the ball entry notification display control function of the display control device 45, and the ball entry notification sound control function of the voice control device 47 correspond to the pair of movable units in the present invention. The above-mentioned speaker 48 corresponds to the sound output means in the present invention.

Next, the flow of the game ball B that has entered the center frame 90 will be described below.

As shown in FIG. 4, the game ball B that has entered the ball entrance 91 on either the left or right side of the center frame 90 passes through the guide passage portion 92 and toward the stage 93 as shown by the alternate long and short dash arrow. You will be guided. The game ball B guided to the stage 93 swings in the left-right direction on the first swing surface 93a and flows down to the second swing surface 93b on the lower stage, and the second swing surface Even at 93b, it swings in the left-right direction and flows down to the third swinging surface 93c in the lower stage, or flows down to the third swinging surface 93c without swinging on the second swinging surface 93b. It is discharged from the discharge portion 94 of the rocking surface 93c to the arc-shaped passage portion 41d.

As shown in FIGS. 4 to 6, the game ball B discharged from the discharge portion 94 flows down from the central portion of the arcuate passage portion 41d toward the left end or the right end.

At this time, as shown in FIGS. 4A and 5, if the pair of blades 41a and 41b of the winning device 40 are in the closed state, the ball will fall without entering the ball entering device 40. .. On the other hand, as shown in FIGS. 4B and 6, when the pair of blades 41a and 41b of the winning device 40 are in the open state, the opening 41e by the pair of blades 41a and 41b of the ball entering device 40 The game ball B enters and is guided toward the driving body 42 inside the winning device 40, flows down on the rolling surface 220, and enters either the specific winning section 210 (V zone) or the normal winning section 212. Win a prize.

In a normal game state (a state other than the jackpot state), when the game ball B enters (wins) the specific winning section 210 (V zone), a jackpot state (“blade mono jackpot” state described later) will occur. However, when the ball enters the normal winning section 212, only the winning ball is given to the winning ball and the jackpot state does not occur.

Next, the jackpot state and the like will be described. When the winning device 40 is in a big hit state (that is, a state in which the blades 41a and 41b of the winning device 40 are opened and closed in a predetermined round), the number of winning (winning balls) of the game ball B to the winning device 40 is used for detecting the number of winning balls. It is detected by the passage sensor 226 (see FIG. 3), and the round is ended when the number of winning balls B in the jackpot state reaches a predetermined number (10 in this case). Further, even when the opening and closing of the blades 41a and 41b of the winning device 40 reaches a predetermined number of times (18 times), the round is ended. That is, in one round in the jackpot state, when either the number of times the blades 41a and 41b of the winning device 40 are opened (18 times) or the number of winnings of the game ball B (10) reaches a predetermined number. The round is about to end.

That is, the main control device 70 drives the blade driving device 49 to open and close the blades 41a and 41b 18 times, and during that time, a predetermined number (10 in this case) of game balls B win a prize in the winning device 40. Occasionally, even if the opening / closing operation is less than 18 times, a command is output to the blade driving device 49 to close the blades 41a and 41b, end the round, and continue the round until a predetermined maximum round. For example, in the "blade mono jackpot", that is, in the jackpot state generated by entering (winning) the specific winning section 210 (V zone) of the winning device 40, the winning ball (winning) to the specific winning section 210 (V zone). ), The maximum round (for example, 2, 7, 15 rounds) is determined. That is, the main control device 70 includes a random number for determining the maximum round, and based on the random number for determining the maximum round when a ball (winning) is detected in the specific winning unit 210 (V zone), two rounds (probability of occurrence 33%). ), 7 rounds (occurrence probability 34%), and 15 rounds (occurrence probability 33%) are determined. After the special gaming state has been performed up to the maximum number of times, the game basically returns to the normal gaming state, but the time may be shortened. The "time saving state" referred to here means that the opening time of the blades 41a and 41b is extended to a predetermined time until the number of times the blades 41a and 41b are opened after the jackpot state ends reaches a predetermined number of times (for example, 20 times). The state can be mentioned.

Further, the pachinko machine 10 is generated by a lottery performed based on a "direct hit jackpot", that is, a ball entering (winning) into the first starting port 31 and the second starting port 33, in addition to the above-mentioned "blade mono jackpot". It also has a jackpot state. Specifically, the main control device 70 includes a big hit lottery random number, and is a big hit based on the big hit lottery random number at the time of detecting the entry (winning) to the first start port 31 and the second start port 33. Whether it is out or not is decided. The probability of "direct hit jackpot" is, for example, about 1/112. In addition, there are two types of jackpot states, 7 rounds (occurrence probability 60%) and 14 rounds (occurrence probability 40%). For example, 7 rounds (occurrence probability 60%) based on the value of the jackpot lottery random number. Any of 14 rounds (occurrence probability 40%) is determined.

Further, when the big hit lottery random number is a hit, the main control device 70 controls the display control device 45 so as to display the identification information in a variable manner on the display screen of the display device 60, and the display mode showing the big hit. It is also designed to perform a variable display effect of stopping at the identification information display of. In addition, when the random number for the jackpot lottery is out of order and the out-of-order variation display condition is satisfied, the variation display of the identification information is performed, and the variation display effect of stopping at the identification information display of the display mode indicating the deviation is performed. If the probability of satisfying the deviation variation display condition is low, the number of executions of the deviation variation display is low, and the other variation displays are jackpot fluctuation displays, so the impression that the variation display of the identification information is a jackpot. Can be given to the player.

Next, a suggestion effect suggesting that the game ball B that has entered the center frame 90 is approaching a state in which it is easy to enter the opening / closing entry portion 216 will be described below with reference to FIGS. 7 to 14.

FIG. 7 is a time chart in the case of performing the first suggestion (large wave spray effect) suggesting that the state in which the game ball is likely to enter is approaching the opening / closing entry portion 216 that opens once. FIG. 8 is a time chart in the case of performing the first suggestion (large wave spray effect) suggesting that the state in which the game ball is likely to enter is approaching the opening / closing entry portion 216 that opens twice. FIG. 9 is a time chart in the case of suggesting that the game ball is difficult to enter into the opening / closing entry portion 216 that opens once (small wave splash effect). FIG. 10 is a time chart in the case of suggesting that the game ball is difficult to enter into the opening / closing entry portion 216 that opens twice (small wave splash effect).

Further, FIG. 11A shows a normal screen of the display device 60, and FIG. 11B shows a ball entry detection effect screen when the ball entry detection to the center frame 90 is subsequently detected. FIG. 12 shows the screen after FIG. 11 (b). FIG. 13 (a) shows a first suggestion (large wave spray effect) screen suggesting that a state in which a game ball is likely to enter the opening / closing entry portion 216 is approaching, and FIG. 13 (b) shows FIG. 13 (b). This is a screen showing the number of times the opening / closing ball opening / closing portion 216 is opened, which is displayed after a). FIG. 14A shows a second suggestion (small wave spray effect) screen in which the ease of entering the game ball into the opening / closing entry portion 216 is inferior, and FIG. 14B is displayed after FIG. 14A. This is a screen showing the number of times the opening / closing / entering ball 216 is opened.

First, in the normal state where the pachinko machine 10 is not in the jackpot state, the display screen 61 of the display device 60 has, for example, a normal screen showing the first character riding a dolphin at sea, as shown in FIG. 11A. It is displayed.

Then, when the game ball B driven into the game area 30a of the game board 30 enters the entry port 91 of the center frame 90, the entry of the game ball is detected by the entry detection sensor 92a, and FIG. 3 shows. The indicated ball entry notification control unit 102 outputs a ball entry notification command to the display control device 45 and the voice control device 47 based on the ball entry detection by the ball entry detection sensor 92a, and the display device is controlled by the display control device 45. As shown in FIG. 11B, the display screen 61 of the 60 displays a display in which a second character different from the first character riding the dolphin rides on the jet ski and crosses behind the first character. By voice control by the voice control device 47, the sound of the jet ski crossing and the like are output from the speaker 48 in synchronization with the display shown in FIG. 11B.

The ball entry detection effect of FIGS. 11 (b) corresponds to the ball entry detection display in FIGS. 7 to 10, and the "warp ball entry detection" in FIGS. 7 to 10, that is, the center frame 90. The ball entry detection effect shown in FIG. 11B is displayed on the display screen 61 for 1 second from the time when the ball entry into the ball entry port 91 is detected by the ball entry detection sensor 92a. Further, as described above, the timer 77 shown in FIG. 3 starts counting from the time when the ball entry is detected by the ball entry detection sensor 92a, and is the time when the ball entry is detected in FIGS. 7 to 10. The time at which the detection starts is shown as the time "0".

Further, the game ball B that has entered the center frame 90 is discharged to the arcuate passage portion 41d via the guide passage portion 92 and the stage 93, but the game ball B that has entered the center frame 90 will be described later. Therefore, it is predicted that the ball will be discharged to the arcuate passage portion 41d at the maximum 16 seconds after the warp entry is detected.

Here, the measurement results for 1000 balls regarding the time required for inserting only one game ball into the ball entry port 91 of the center frame 90 and passing over the large winning opening (opening / closing ball entry section 216) are shown below. explain.

That is, as shown in FIGS. 7 to 10, it is 12 to 13 seconds after the warp entry is detected that it is easy to pass over the big winning opening (opening and closing ball entry section 216), and this "12 seconds". 500 balls (58%) passed over the big winning opening (opening and closing ball entry part 216) "after 13 seconds", and suddenly when the time goes back and forth from this "12 to 13 seconds" period. The number of balls decreases.

Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 7 to 10, 10 balls (1%) pass over the large winning opening (opening / closing ball entry portion 216) and warp within 9 seconds after the warp entry is detected. Twenty balls (2%) pass over the big winning opening (opening and closing ball entry part 216) 9 seconds to 10 seconds after the ball entry is detected, and 60 balls 10 to 11 seconds after the warp ball entry is detected. The ball (6%) passes over the big winning opening (opening and closing ball entry part 216), and 120 balls (12%) pass over the big winning opening (opening and closing ball entry part 216) 11 to 12 seconds after the warp entry is detected. 216) Passing over, 500 balls (58%) pass over the big winning opening (opening and closing ball entry part 216) 12 to 13 seconds after the warp entry is detected, and 13 when the warp entry is detected. After seconds to 14 seconds, 120 balls (12%) pass over the big winning opening (opening and closing ball entry part 216), and 60 balls (6%) 14 to 15 seconds after the warp entry is detected. Passing over the big winning opening (opening and closing ball entry part 216), 20 balls (2%) pass over the big winning opening (opening and closing ball entry part 216) 15 to 16 seconds after the warp entry is detected. The result was that 10 balls (1%) passed over the big winning opening (opening and closing ball entry section 216) 16 seconds after the warp entry was detected.

Further, the color of the display screen 61 may be changed and the music may be changed from the warp incoming ball detection to 16 seconds.

Subsequently, after the ball entry detection effect (1 second) of FIG. 11 (b), the shortest is 5 seconds (6 seconds after the warp ball entry detection in FIG. 10 (a)), and the maximum is 12 seconds (FIG. The wave generation effect display shown in FIG. 12 is performed from 9 (b) to 13 seconds after the warp entry detection in FIG. 10 (b).

Then, if the ball enters the first starting port 31 between 10 seconds and 11 seconds after the warp entry is detected, the large winning opening (opening / closing entry section 216) opens once. ) Is approaching the state in which the game ball is likely to enter (), the first suggestion (the “big wave splash” effect of FIG. 13 (a)) is performed for 0.8 seconds. For example, when the ball enters the first starting port 31 10 seconds after the warp entry is detected as shown in FIG. 7 (a), or from the time when the warp entry is detected as shown in FIG. 7 (b). When the ball enters the first starting port 31 after 11 seconds, the first suggestion effect (0.8 seconds) of the "big wave splash" shown in FIG. 13 (a) is displayed on the display screen 61. ..

Then, after the first suggestion effect (0.8 seconds), the number of times the large winning opening (opening / closing ball entry portion 216) is opened is displayed for 2.2 seconds (see FIG. 7) as shown in FIG. 13 (b). .. As shown in FIG. 13B, there is a display in which the large winning opening (opening / closing ball entry portion 216) is opened once, and blades 41a and 41b (in this embodiment, for example, a dolphin is modeled) which is the opening / closing entry section 216. A display suggesting the possibility of entering a character (dolphin) indicating a shaped blade) and a display of the number of possibilities of entering the opening / closing entry section 216 (“n” in FIG. 13 (b) is changed to “1”. "Maybe one ball will be inserted?") Is performed. That is, in this case, as shown in FIG. 7, the game ball B discharged from the center frame 90 into the arc-shaped passage portion 41d has a 70% probability of entering the large winning opening (opening / closing entry portion 216). It will be.

Further, as shown in FIG. 7, when, for example, one game ball is further detected within the first period T1 after the first warp entry is detected (see the broken line arrow in FIG. 7), The one game ball (shown by the broken line distribution in FIG. 7) may also enter the large winning opening (opening / closing entry section 216), that is, a total of two game balls may enter. Yes, in this case, the display of "Maybe two balls will be inserted?" Is displayed by replacing "n" shown in FIG. 13B with "2".

If the ball enters the second starting port 33 between 8 seconds and 11 seconds after the warp entry is detected, the large winning opening (opening / closing entry section 216) opens twice. ) Is approaching the state in which the game ball is likely to enter (), the first suggestion (the “big wave splash” effect of FIG. 13 (a)) is performed for 0.8 seconds. For example, when the ball enters the second starting port 33 8 seconds after the warp entry is detected as shown in FIG. 8 (a), or when the warp entry is detected as shown in FIG. 8 (b). When the ball enters the second starting port 33 after 11 seconds, the first suggestion effect (0.8 seconds) of the “big wave splash” shown in FIG. 13 (a) is displayed on the display screen 61. ..

Then, after this first suggestion effect (0.8 seconds), the display of the number of times of opening of the large winning opening (opening / closing ball entry section 216) shown in FIG. 13B is set to "2", and the opening / closing ball entry section. The display of the number of possible balls to enter 216 (display of "maybe one ball will be inserted?" By replacing "n" in FIG. 13 (b) with "1") and the like for 4.2 seconds (see FIG. 8). ) It is done. That is, in this case, as shown in FIG. 8, the game ball B discharged from the center frame 90 to the arc-shaped passage portion 41d has a probability of 78% to 90% to the large winning opening (opening / closing entry portion 216). It will enter the ball.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8, when, for example, one game ball is detected during the first period T1 (see the broken line arrow in FIG. 8), the one game ball (broken line in FIG. 8). (Indicated by the distribution) may also enter the large winning opening (opening and closing ball entry section 216). In this case, "two balls entered" in which "n" in FIG. 13 (b) is replaced with "2". "Maybe?" Is displayed.

Apart from these, if there is a ball entering the first starting port 31 during the period from the time when the warp entry is detected to 9 seconds later or after 12 seconds, the large winning opening will open once. It is difficult for the game ball to enter the (opening / closing entry section 216), and a disengagement suggestion (“small wave splash” effect in FIG. 14 (a)) is performed for 0.8 seconds. For example, when the ball enters the first starting port 31 8 seconds after the warp entry is detected as shown in FIG. 9 (a), or when the warp entry is detected as shown in FIG. 9 (b). When the ball enters the first starting port 31 after 13 seconds, the second suggestion effect (0.8 seconds) of the "small wave splash" shown in FIG. 14A is displayed on the display screen 61. ..

Then, after this second suggestion effect (0.8 seconds), the number of times of opening of the large winning opening (opening / closing ball entry portion 216) shown in FIG. 14B is displayed for 2.2 seconds (see FIG. 9). That is, in this case, as shown in FIG. 9, the game ball B discharged from the center frame 90 to the arc-shaped passage portion 41d has a probability of 0% to 20% at the large winning opening (opening / closing entry portion 216). Since the ball will enter, the ball entry rate is lower than that of the first suggestion (the “big wave splash” effect of FIG. 13 (a)).

In addition, if there is a ball entering the second starting port 33 during the period from the time of detecting the warp entry to 7 seconds or after 12 seconds, the large winning opening (opening and closing) that opens twice. The suggestion that the game ball is difficult to enter into the ball portion 216) (the “small wave splash” effect of FIG. 14 (a)) is performed for 0.8 seconds. For example, when the ball enters the second starting port 33 6 seconds after the warp entry is detected as shown in FIG. 10 (a), or when the warp entry is detected as shown in FIG. 10 (b). When the ball enters the second starting port 33 13 seconds later, the second suggestion effect (0.8 seconds) of the "small wave splash" shown in FIG. 14A is displayed on the display screen 61. ..

Then, after this second suggestion effect (0.8 seconds), the display of the number of times of opening of the large winning opening (opening / closing ball entry portion 216) shown in FIG. 14 (b) is set to "2" for 4.2 seconds. (See FIG. 10). That is, in this case, as shown in FIG. 10, the game ball B discharged from the center frame 90 to the arc-shaped passage portion 41d has a probability of 0% to 20% at the large winning opening (opening / closing entry portion 216). Since the ball will enter, the ball entry rate is lower than that of the first suggestion (the “big wave splash” effect of FIG. 13 (a)).

In this embodiment, when a game ball enters 16 seconds after the detection of the entry of the first game ball, the game ball is counted as the first ball. However, the entry of the game ball after the lapse of the first period T1 may be detected as the first entry. In this case, in order to detect a plurality of incoming balls, for example, the timer 77 may be provided with a plurality of counter functions so that a plurality of times can be clocked at the same time.

As described above, according to the game machine of the first embodiment, the game board 30 having the game area 30a into which the game ball is driven has the first start port 31 and the second start port 33 into which the game ball can enter. In preparation for the predetermined location of 30a, the display device 60 that displays a predetermined effect on the display screen 61, and the game ball enters the first start port 31 and the second start port 33. A winning device 40 capable of playing a ball is arranged side by side in a predetermined position in the game area 30a and in that order from the top in the vertical direction, and the display device 60 includes a center frame 90 that covers a predetermined position around the display screen. The center frame 90 has entered the ball entry port 91 into which the game ball can enter, the ball entry detection sensor 92a for detecting the entry of the game ball into the ball entry port 91, and the ball entry port 91. The guide passage portion 92 that guides the game ball, the stage 93 that allows the game ball guided by the guide passage portion 92 to stay, and the screen width of the display screen 61 at a position below the display device 60. The winning device 40 includes a discharging unit 94 that discharges to the upper part of the winning device 40 in a narrower discharging range, and the winning device 40 is a specific winning device that triggers the occurrence of a gaming state that is advantageous to the player when the game ball enters. A movable type that distributes the entry of the game ball into the specific winning section 210 (V zone), the normal winning section 212 in which the game ball can be entered separately from the specific winning section 210, and the specific winning section 210 or the ordinary winning section 212. The driving body 42, the specific winning unit 210 (V zone), the normal winning unit 212, and the driving body 42 are arranged at predetermined positions in the internal space to drive the specific winning unit 210 (V zone), the normal winning unit 212, and the driving body 42. Of the body 42, at least the drive body 42 is visible from the outside in front view from the main body member 214, and from the discharge unit 94 based on the fact that the game ball enters the first start port 31 or the second start port 33. A ball entry detection sensor 92a is provided with an opening / closing entry section 216 provided above the main body member 214 and directly below the discharge portion 94, which shifts the game ball to an open state in which the ball can enter. The number of balls entered by the ball entry detection sensor 92a within the first period from the start of detection, which is the time of ball entry detection, and the first start port 31 and the second start port within the second period after the start of detection. Based on the detection of entering the ball into 33, the opening / closing entry section 216 is provided with a superiority / inferiority suggestion section 100 that suggests that a state in which the game ball is likely to enter is approaching and that the state is superior or inferior. Therefore, the winning device 40 is arranged directly under the display device 60, and the game ball that has entered the center frame 90 around the display screen 61 is detected and stays at the stage 93, and the winning device 40 is stayed at the discharge unit 94. The ball is discharged to the opening / closing ball entry unit 216, and the superiority / inferiority suggestion section 100 is the ball entry detection sensor 92a within the first period from the start of detection, which is the time when the ball entry is detected by the ball entry detection sensor 92a. Based on the number of detected balls and the detection of balls entering the first starting port 31 and the second starting port 33 within the second period after the start of detection, it is easy for the game ball to enter the opening / closing entry section 216. Since it suggests that the state is approaching and the superiority or inferiority of the state, the player can easily enter the game ball into the opening / closing entry section 216 of the winning device 40 (opening timing of the opening / closing entry section 216 and the game ball). It is possible to know that the timing of moving to the opening / closing entry section 216 is approaching) and the superiority or inferiority of that state, and the process of whether or not the game ball enters the winning device 40 is overlooked. Can be reduced.

Further, in the superiority / inferiority suggestion unit 100, the number of balls entered by the ball entry detection sensor 92a within the first period is zero, and the balls enter the first starting port 31 and the second starting port 33 within the second period. If there is a detection, one game ball is easily entered into the open / close entry unit 216, and one winning suggestion is made, and the number of incoming balls detected by the incoming ball detection sensor 92a within the first period is one or more. In addition, if ball entry is detected in the first start port 31 and the second start port 33 within the second period, a plurality of game balls can easily enter the opening / closing entry section 216. If a suggestion is made and the ball enters the first start port 31 and the second start port 33 outside the second period, the game ball is difficult to enter into the opening / closing entry section 216. The player is approaching a state in which the game ball can easily enter the opening / closing entry section 216 of the winning device 40 (a state in which the opening timing of the opening / closing entry section 216 coincides with the timing at which the game ball heads toward the opening / closing entry section 216). You can know what you are doing and the superiority or inferiority of that condition. That is, it is possible to know whether it is easy to enter one ball or a plurality of balls into the opening / closing ball entry unit 216. In addition, it can be known that it is difficult to enter the opening / closing entry portion 216 in the case of suggestion of disconnection. Then, the player sees whether or not the game ball that enters the ball entry port 91 of the center frame 90 and is finally discharged from the discharge section 94 enters the open / close entry section 216 that is in the open state. It can be seen, and it is possible to reduce the oversight of the process of whether or not the game ball enters the winning device 40.

Further, since the ball entry notification control unit 102 notifies the ball entry into the center frame 90 based on the ball entry detection by the ball entry detection sensor 92a, the player can enter the game ball into the center frame 90 by such notification. The ball can be known, and it is not necessary to pay attention to the game ball driven into the game area 30a entering the ball entry port 91 of the center frame 90.

Further, the superiority / inferiority suggestion unit 100 performs a suggestion effect display on the display screen 61 of the display device 60, suggesting that a state in which the game ball is likely to enter the opening / closing entry unit 216 is approaching and the superiority or inferiority of that state. Therefore, the player sees the suggestion effect display displayed on the display screen 61 of the display device 60, so that the player can easily enter the game ball into the opening / closing entry section 216 (opening timing of the opening / closing entry section 216). It is possible to know that the game ball is approaching (a state in which the timing of the game ball moving toward the opening / closing entry portion 216 coincides with the timing) and the superiority or inferiority of that state. The player can see whether or not the game ball discharged from the discharge unit 94 enters the open / close entry unit 216 which is in the open state, and whether or not the game ball enters the winning device 40. Oversight of that process can also be reduced.

Further, since the superiority / inferiority suggestion unit 100 is provided with the speaker 48, the speaker 48 outputs a suggestion sound suggesting that the state in which the game ball is likely to enter the opening / closing entry unit 216 is approaching and the superiority or inferiority of that state. By listening to the suggestion sound from the speaker 48, the player can easily enter the game ball into the opening / closing entry section 216 (opening timing of the opening / closing entry section 216 and the opening / closing entry section 216 of the game ball. A game in which it is possible to know that the timing of heading to is approaching) and the superiority or inferiority of that state, and the ball enters the entrance 91 of the center frame 90 and is finally discharged from the discharge unit 94. The player can see whether or not the ball enters the open / close entry unit 216 that is in the open state, and it is possible to reduce the oversight of the process of whether or not the game ball enters the winning device 40.

Further, in the case where the discharge portion 94 of the center frame 90 and the opening / closing entry portion 216 of the winning device 40 are separately attached to the game board 30, the positional relationship between the discharge portion 94 and the opening / closing entry portion 216 is different. Although it changes depending on the mounting accuracy of both game boards 30, since the center frame 90 and the winning device 40 are integrally formed, the positional relationship between the discharging portion 94 and the opening / closing entry portion 216 is different. It does not change depending on the mounting accuracy of both game boards 30, does not require adjustment of the mounting positions of both, and is excellent in mounting workability.

Further, since the constricted portions 200 having a width smaller than the width of the center frame 90 and the winning device 40 are provided on both sides between the center frame 90 and the winning device 40 when the game board 30 is viewed from the front. The game area 30a can be widened by the amount of forming the constricted portion 200. That is, the game ball may flow down to the constricted portion 200 between the center frame 90 and the winning device 40. Further, since the opening / closing entry portion 216 is provided in the constricted portion 200, the game ball enters the display screen of the display device 60 and the opening / closing entry portion 216 provided in the constricted portion 200 immediately below the display screen. It becomes easy to see the process of whether or not the ball is present at the same time, and even if the player is watched on the display screen of the display device 60, it is possible to reduce the oversight of the process of whether or not the winning device 40 has entered the ball.

Further, the pair of blades 41a and 41b arranged in the lateral direction at the opening / closing entry portion 216 are rotated around the shaft portion 41c on the lower end side as the axis so that the tip side is separated from each other, so that the game ball enters. It is in an open state that forms a ball-capable opening 41e, and conversely, it can be changed to a closed state in which the opening 41e is closed by rotating and closing the shaft portion 41c so that the tip sides approach each other. be. Further, even if the pair of blades 41a and 41b are in the open state, since they are located within the width of the center frame 90 and the winning device 40, the width of the game area is narrower than the width of the center frame 90 and the winning device 40. Never become.

Further, the game area 30a has a circular shape, a substantially circular shape, an elliptical shape, or a substantially elliptical shape in the front view thereof, and the constricted portion 200 is located in the portion having the largest width in the front view of the game area 30a. While ensuring the maximum width of the display device 60 and the winning device 40, even if the pair of movable parts (blades 41a and 41b) are opened, the blades 41a and 41b are the widths of the center frame 90 and the winning device 40. Since it is stopped within the range, the width of the game area is not narrowed by the movement of the blades 41a and 41b, and it is possible to add fun depending on the flow mode of the game ball in the game area 30a.

Further, the winning device 40 is provided with an arcuate passage portion 41d whose center is high and both ends are lower than that in the front view so that the central portion is located directly below the discharge portion 94, and the game is discharged from the discharge portion 94. The sphere can flow down from the central portion of the arc-shaped passage portion 41d toward the left end or the right end, and a pair of movable portions (blades 41a, 41b) are arranged at both ends of the arc-shaped passage portion 41d, respectively. There is. Therefore, the game ball that enters the center frame 90 of the display device 60 and is discharged from the discharge unit 94 is always discharged to the central portion of the arc-shaped passage portion 41d of the winning device 40, and is discharged to the left end of the arc-shaped passage portion 41d. Alternatively, it can flow down toward the right end and be guided toward the movable parts (blades 41a, 41b) provided at the left end and the right end, respectively. For example, if the pair of movable parts (blades 41a and 41b) are in the open state, the game ball that has passed through the arc-shaped passage portion 41d will enter the winning device 40, and conversely, the pair of movable parts (blades). If 41a, 41b) is in the closed state, the ball will pass by without entering the winning device 40. That is, the game ball that has entered the center frame 90 of the display device 60 can always be guided to the opening / closing entry section 216 (pair of blades 41a, 41b) of the winning device 40, and the opening / closing entry section 216 (pair of opening / closing entry portions 216). Whether or not to enter the ball can be determined depending on the open state or the closed state of the blades 41a and 41b).

Further, on the rocking surface of the stage 93, the game ball swings in the width direction in the front view, so that the game ball swings in the stage 93 before being discharged by the discharge unit 94 in the subsequent stage of the stage 93. Can be watched.

Next, the pachinko machine 10 of Example 2 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 15A suggests that one game ball that has entered the center frame 90 is approaching a state in which it is easy to enter the opening / closing entry portion 216 that opens once, and its superiority or inferiority (first information). The time chart in the case of this, FIG. 15 (b), shows that the two game balls that have entered the center frame 90 are approaching the opening / closing entry portion 216 that opens once, and the superiority or inferiority thereof (No. 1). It is a time chart when suggesting (information of 2).

In the first embodiment described above, when a plurality of game balls enter the center frame 90, the mutual influence of the plurality of game balls is small and the balls are discharged from the discharge unit 94. In the second embodiment, the time required for two game balls to pass over the large winning opening (opening / closing ball portion 216) when the two game balls enter the center frame 90 before and after each other (for example, after 3 seconds). The measurement results for 1000 balls are also acquired, and using those results, the information to be notified to the player can be appropriately changed depending on the difference in the number of balls entered into the center frame 90 within a predetermined period. Is.

That is, when two game balls enter the center frame 90, as shown in FIG. 15 (b), it is the first one that easily passes over the large winning opening (opening / closing entry portion 216). It is 10 to 11 seconds after the warp entry is detected, and 350 balls (35%) pass over the big winning opening (opening and closing entry section 216) in this "10 to 11 seconds". The number of balls gradually decreases as the time goes back and forth from the period of "10 seconds to 11 seconds later".

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 15 (b), 25 balls (2.5%) are the big winning openings (opening / closing ball entry section 216) from the time when the first warp ball entry is detected to 7 seconds later. Passing above, 30 balls (3%) pass over the big winning opening (opening and closing ball entry part 216) 7 to 8 seconds after the first warp entry is detected, and the first warp Eighty to nine seconds after the ball entry is detected, 80 balls (8%) pass over the big winning opening (opening and closing ball entry section 216), and 9 seconds to 10 seconds after the first warp ball entry is detected. After seconds, 190 balls (19%) pass over the big winning opening (opening and closing ball entry part 216), and 350 balls (35%) 10 to 11 seconds after the first warp entry is detected. After passing over the big winning opening (opening and closing ball entry part 216), 190 balls (19%) will pass through the big winning opening (opening and closing ball entry part 216) 11 to 12 seconds after the first warp entry is detected. Passing above, 80 balls (8%) pass over the big winning opening (opening and closing ball entry part 216) 12 to 13 seconds after the first warp entry is detected, and the first warp After 13 to 14 seconds when the ball is detected, 30 balls (3%) pass over the big winning opening (opening and closing ball entry part 216), and after 14 seconds when the first warp ball is detected. Was the result that 25 balls (2.5%) passed over the big winning opening (opening and closing ball opening part 216).

As can be seen from FIG. 15B, when two game balls enter the center frame 90 before and after each other (for example, after 3 seconds), the two game balls collide with each other on the stage 93. Since two game balls are continuously discharged from the discharge unit 94, the discharge timing from the discharge unit 94 is earlier than in the case of one ball (in the case of FIG. 15A). The emission distribution curve is gentle. That is, as shown in FIG. 15A, the expected high discharge timing for one ball was 1 second, which was 12 to 13 seconds in the first measurement time, but the expectation for two balls was expected. As shown in FIG. 15B, the large discharge timing is 2 seconds of 9.5 to 11.5 seconds in the first measurement time (6.5 to 8.5 seconds in the second measurement time). It has been expanded to (2 seconds), and a large wave splash display effect is performed accordingly.

The timer 77 of the second embodiment measures the first measurement time (see FIG. 15) when the game ball (first game ball) is detected by the ball entry detection sensor 92a, and the first measurement time thereof. When the game ball (second game ball) is detected by the ball entry detection sensor 92a while the ball is being measured, the second measurement time (see FIG. 15) is measured.

The superiority / inferiority suggestion unit 100 of the second embodiment is set under a predetermined condition (when the first measurement time is measured by the timer 77 and the second measurement time is not measured (when only the first measurement time is measured). For example, when a predetermined first effective period (a period of 10 to 11 seconds in the first measurement time) is established, the first information corresponding to the first measurement time is displayed. At the same time as notifying, when the second measurement time is measured by the timer 77, the ball enters the operation port under a predetermined condition (for example, a predetermined second effective period (8 to 9 seconds period in the first measurement time)). If) is established, the second information corresponding to the second measurement time is notified.

The opening of the opening / closing entry section 216 described above corresponds to the variable entry port in the present invention, the timer 77 described above corresponds to the measuring means in the present invention, and the superiority / inferiority suggestion section 100 described above corresponds to the suggestion means in the present invention. Equivalent to.

Here, the information to be notified to the player is changed depending on whether one game ball enters the center frame 90 or the second game ball enters three seconds after the first ball enters. What to do is described below.

As shown in FIG. 15A, when one game ball enters the center frame 90, the entry is detected by the entry detection sensor 92a, and the superiority / inferiority suggestion unit 100 is shown in FIG. 15A. After the ball entry detection display (display of the ball entry detection effect of "the character riding the jet ski crosses" in FIG. 11B) as shown in (1) For 11 seconds), the predetermined information (for example, the "first character riding a dolphin at sea" shown in FIG. 11 (b) is once displayed (or erased) in a small size in the distance, and then the enlarged display approaches the front side. If there is a ball entering the operating port during the first effective period (10 to 11 seconds period in the first measurement time), the first information (FIG. 15 (a)) is notified. The "big wave splash display effect" shown in FIG. 13 and the "maybe n balls enter?" Effect in FIG. 13 (b) are notified.

It should be noted that the wave spray display effect and the effect of "maybe one ball is inserted?" In FIG. 13B correspond to the first information.

Next, as shown in FIG. 15B, when the second game ball enters the center frame 90 after the first game ball enters, the second information is replaced with the first information. The information of the above will be described.

As shown in FIG. 15B, the superiority / inferiority suggestion unit 100 is shown in FIG. 15 from the entry of the first game ball into the center frame 90 to the presence of the second game ball (up to 3 seconds later). Similar to (a), the enlarged display of the "first character riding a dolphin at sea" is started, but a different enlarged display is started based on the detection of the entry of the second game ball. That is, the superiority / inferiority suggestion unit 100 expands faster than the first expansion speed of expanding over 9 seconds in FIG. 15A (3 seconds to 8 seconds after the first measurement time). (Enlarge in the remaining 5 seconds of 2 If there is a ball entering the operating port during the valid period (8 to 9 seconds period in the first measurement time), the second information (“Large wave splash display effect” shown in FIG. 15B) is shown in the figure. 13 (b) "May I enter n balls?" Production) is notified.

It should be noted that the wave splash display effect and the "maybe two balls enter?" Effect of FIG. 13B, which are executed at the timing corresponding to the entry of two balls, correspond to the second information.

As described above, according to the game machine of the second embodiment, the game balls have entered the first start port 31, the second start port 33, and the first start port 31, the second start port 33, where the game ball can enter. Based on the ball entry sensor (not shown) of the first starting port 31 for detecting the game ball, the ball entry sensor (not shown) operating port detecting means of the second starting port 33, and the detection timing of the game ball by the ball entry sensor. The opening / closing ball entry portion 216 that is changed from the reduced state to the enlarged state, and the ball entry port 91 that is provided above the opening / closing entry section 216 and is capable of entering a game ball, and the ball enters the ball entry port 91. A center frame 90 having a stage 93 for staying the game ball and a discharge unit 94 for discharging the game ball staying at the stage 93, and a ball entry detection sensor 92a for detecting the game ball entering the ball entry port 91. When the game ball is detected by the ball entry detection sensor 92a, the first measurement time is measured, and the game ball is detected by the ball entry detection sensor 92a while the first measurement time is being measured. In this case, a timer 77 that measures the second measurement time, and a predetermined condition (for example, a predetermined first effective) when the first measurement time is measured by the timer 77 and the second measurement time is not measured. If the operation port has entered the ball during the period), the first information corresponding to the first measurement time is notified, and the time is determined when the second measurement time is measured by the timer 77. (For example, when the operating port has entered the ball during the predetermined second effective period), the superiority / inferiority suggestion unit 100 for notifying the second information corresponding to the second measurement time is provided. ing. Therefore, the player is approaching a state in which the game ball is likely to enter the opening / closing ball 216 (a state in which the timing of the expansion state of the opening / closing ball 216 coincides with the timing of the game ball heading toward the opening / closing ball 216). It is possible to know the presence and superiority or inferiority of the state from the first information and the second information, and it is possible to reduce the oversight of the process of whether or not the game ball enters the opening / closing ball entry portion 216.

The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and can be modified and implemented as follows.

(1) In the above-described embodiment, the stage 93 as the means of stay is provided with the first swing surface 93a to the third swing surface 93c, but the game ball guided by the guide passage portion 92. A staying means (stage) having a staying route for advancing those game balls in one way may be adopted in order. Examples of the means of stay (stage) having a stay route for one-way traffic include a meandering passage (one-way passage) and a crune (a dish-shaped accessory with a hole).

In this case, the means of stay has a stay route that advances those game balls in a one-way manner in the order of the guided game balls. In other words, even if a plurality of game balls stay in the means of stay at the same time, the game balls proceed in a one-way manner in the order of entry, so the discharge timing of the game balls can be predicted to be constant from the passage length. Is. Therefore, even when a plurality of game balls enter the center frame 90 at the same time, the superiority / inferiority suggestion unit 100 is approaching a state in which the game balls can easily enter the open / close entry unit 216 for each of those game balls. It can be suggested that.

Further, by guiding the game ball in one direction along the one-way stay route, the game ball can be made to stay in the center frame 90, and it is applied before being discharged by the discharge unit 94 at the subsequent stage of the stay means. By being guided in one direction in the means of stay, the game ball to be stayed can be watched.

(2) In the above-described embodiment, when a plurality of game balls continuously enter the center frame 90, that is, at least one other game ball within 16 seconds from the detection of the entry into the center frame 90. Even when the ball enters, the suggestion is made based on the 1000 ball measurement data, but in order to further improve the accuracy of the suggestion effect, multiple balls (for example, 2, 3, 4, etc.) are simultaneously entered. The suggestion effect may be performed using various measurement results of the case. That is, in the case of two simultaneous balls, it is possible to make a suggestion effect using the measurement results of two simultaneous balls. Further, the 1000-ball measurement relating to the passage from the center frame 90 to the arc-shaped passage portion 41d in the above-described embodiment and the present modification may be a virtual simulation or an actual measurement. ..

(3) In the above-described embodiment, the winning ball to the winning device 40 in the jackpot state is detected by the winning number detection passing sensor 226 that detects the passage of the game ball. Instead of using 226, the V detection sensor 43 and the detection sensor 44 may be used for detection.

(4) In the above-described embodiment, the center frame 90 and the winning device 40 are integrally formed. However, as shown in FIG. 7, the center frame 90 and the winning device 40 are placed between the center frame 90 and the winning device 40. The center frame 90 and the winning device 40 may be arranged at intervals so that the game ball can pass in the lateral direction. In this case, since the center frame 90 and the winning device 40 are arranged with a space between the center frame 90 and the winning device 40 so that the game ball can pass laterally between them. , The game ball flowing down the left side of the game board 30 passes between the center frame 90 and the winning device 40 and flows down to the right side of the game board 30, and conversely, flows down from right to left. It is possible to provide a more diverse game board.

(5) In the above-described embodiment, a pachinko machine in which a so-called type 1 pachinko machine and a type 2 pachinko machine are fused is described as an example, but even if the pachinko machine is adopted as a type 1 pachinko machine or a type 2 pachinko machine. good.

For example, a case where the present invention is adopted for a type 1 pachinko machine will be described below.

As this type 1 pachinko machine, as shown in FIG. 16, in a game machine provided with a game board 30 having a game area 30a into which a game ball is driven, the game board 30 has a normal symbol variation in which the game ball can enter. Opening / closing start port 231 (opening / closing on) that shifts between the ball entry port 230 (operating port) and the first state in which the game ball cannot enter or can enter, and the second state in which the game ball is easier to enter than the first state. The ball means) is provided at each predetermined position in the game area 30a, and a lottery is performed to determine whether or not the opening / closing start port 231 is changed to the second state based on the ball entering the ball entry port 230 for normal symbol variation. Omitted ordinary symbol lottery section (first lottery means) and a large hit lottery section (not shown) that draws a lottery whether or not a gaming state (big hit state) that is advantageous to the player is generated based on the ball entering the opening / closing start opening 231. The second lottery means) and the display effect according to the success or failure of the jackpot lottery section, and the identification information for displaying the variable display effect of the identification information indicating whether or not a gaming state advantageous to the player has occurred is displayed on the display screen. A variable display device 232 (identification information variable display means) and a center frame 233 (decorative member) provided directly above the opening / closing start port 231 and covering a predetermined portion around the display screen are provided, and the center frame 233 is a game. The ball entry port 234 where the ball can enter, the ball entry detection sensor 235 (ball entry detection means) that detects the entry of the game ball into the ball entry port 234, and the game ball that has entered the ball entry port 234. The guide passage unit 236 (guidance passage) that guides the player, the stage 237 (means of stay) that allows the game ball guided by the guide passage unit 236 to stay, and the identification information variation display device 232 that identifies the game ball from the stage 237. It is equipped with a discharge unit 238 (discharge means) that discharges to the upper part of the opening / closing start port 231 in a discharge range narrower than the display screen width at the lower position, and further, detection at the time of ball entry detection by the ball entry detection sensor 235. Based on the number of balls detected by the ball entry detection sensor 235 within the first period from the start and the winning at the normal symbol lottery section within the second period after the detection starts, the game is played at the opening / closing start port 231. An example is a configuration including a superiority / inferiority suggestion unit 100 that suggests that a state in which the ball is easy to enter is approaching and that the state is superior or inferior. In the lottery display in the normal symbol lottery section, as shown in FIG. 16, the normal symbol 239a (“○” in FIG. 16) and the ordinary symbol 239b (“×” in FIG. 16) are alternately displayed. If such a fluctuation display is stopped at the normal symbol 239a (“○” in FIG. 16), it is a win, and the opening / closing start port 231 is opened for a predetermined time, but at the normal symbol 239b (“×” in FIG. 16). If it stops, it is a loss and the opening / closing start port 231 is not opened.

In the case of this type 1 pachinko machine, the opening / closing start port 231 is arranged directly under the identification information fluctuation display device 232, and the game ball that has entered the center frame 233 around the display screen is detected and stays at the stage 237. The ejection unit 238 discharges the ball from the opening / closing start port 231 to the opening / closing start port 231. Based on the number of balls detected by the ball detection sensor 235 and the winning in the normal symbol lottery section within the second period after the start of detection, a state in which a game ball can easily enter the opening / closing start opening 231 (opening / closing start). It suggests that the opening timing of the mouth 231 coincides with the timing at which the game ball heads for the opening / closing start mouth 231) and the superiority or inferiority of that state. The player can know that the state in which the game ball is likely to enter the opening / closing start port 231 is approaching and the superiority or inferiority of that state, and the process of whether or not the game ball enters the opening / closing start port 231. Oversight can also be reduced.

As described above, the present invention is suitable for gaming machines such as pachinko machines and slot machines.

30 ... Game board 30a ... Game area 31 ... First starting port (operating port)
33 ... Second starting port (operating port)
40 ... Winning device 41a ... Blade (moving part)
41b ... Blade (moving part)
42 ... Drive body (movable accessory)
60 ... Display device (display means)
90 ... Center frame (decorative member)
92 ... Guidance passage (guidance passage)
92a ... Ball entry detection sensor (ball entry detection means)
93 ... Stage (means of stay)
94 ... Discharge section (discharge means)
100 ... Superiority / inferiority suggestion part (superiority / inferiority suggestion means)
102 ... Ball entry notification control unit (ball entry notification control means)
210… Specific winning section (specific winning means)
212… Ordinary winning section (non-specific winning means)
216 ... Opening and closing ball entry section (opening and closing ball entry means)
220 ... Rolling surface

Claims (1)

An operating port that is provided on a game board that has a game area where the game ball is driven and allows the game ball to enter,
A lottery means for drawing a lottery based on the entry of a game ball into the operating port, and
A predetermined ball entry means provided on the game board and in a predetermined state in which a game ball can be entered based on the result of a lottery by the lottery means.
A flow path through which a game ball provided upstream of the predetermined ball entry means passes,
When the result of the lottery by the lottery means becomes a specific result, or when the game ball passes through the specific area of the predetermined ball entry means, the state transition means for shifting to an advantageous gaming state which is advantageous for the player. ,
A detection means capable of detecting a game ball that has passed through the ball entry portion of the flow path,
When the detection means is detected, the first notification means for notifying the information regarding the detected game ball based on the predetermined data regarding the passage of the game ball, and the first notification means.
A second notifying means for notifying whether the result of the lottery by the lottery means is the specific result or a non-specific result other than the specific result is provided.
After the second notifying means notifies that the result of the lottery by the lottery means is the non-specific result, the first notifying means puts the predetermined ball-entering means into the predetermined state, and the second notifying means causes the second notifying means. When an incoming ball of a game ball different from the game ball that triggered the generation of the notification is detected by the detection means, the detection timing of the detection means and the result of the lottery by the lottery means are not specified. Based on the result and the data, it is possible to notify a specific mode suggesting that the game ball passing through the flow path enters the predetermined ball entry means and the advantageous gaming state occurs.
A gaming machine characterized in that when the detection timing is a predetermined period during which it is difficult for the gaming ball to enter the predetermined ball entering means, the notification according to the specific mode is not performed.

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