JP3468292B2 - Ball game machine - Google Patents

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a ball game machine such as a pachinko machine, an arrange ball machine, and a sparrow ball game machine.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In a ball game machine such as a pachinko machine, a lottery means draws a random number value when a starting means detects a game ball, and the lottery result is judged by a lottery result judging means. , If the determination result by the lottery result determination means is a special determination result, a plurality of special symbols of the special symbol display means are changed by the special symbol control means for a predetermined time to display a specific aspect, and a special game state occurs. By generating a special game state that is advantageous to the player by means of the means, and operating the variable winning means, a great profit is returned to the player.

Opening and closing type winning means such as an electric tulip is used as the starting means, and the lottery means draws a random number value on condition that the starting switch of the starting means detects the game ball, and the special symbol control means. Thereby, the special symbol of the special symbol display means starts to change, and is directed to stop in a specific mode through various change patterns.

[0004]

In this type of ball game machine, when there is a special determination result in the lottery result determination means, the symbol after the variation of the special symbol display means is identified through a predetermined variation pattern. Because of the mode, the player can determine whether or not the special game state occurs after the change of the special symbol by observing the change state of the special symbol of the special symbol display means.

However, the conventional ball game machine has the following problems because it adopts a form that arouses the interest of the player only by the fun of the change of the variation pattern of the special symbol. That is, when a game ball wins a starting means such as an electric tulip, the game ball is immediately guided to the back side of the game board. Therefore, even if a game ball wins the starting means, the movement of the game ball cannot produce the judgment result of the lottery result judging means, and the movement of the game ball can be used to make the player entertaining. There is a problem that cannot be directly raised.

In view of such conventional problems, the present invention provides a ball-ball game machine capable of producing the judgment result of the lottery result judging means by utilizing the movement of the game ball and arousing the interest of the player. The purpose is to

[0007]

According to the present invention, a lottery means 64 activated in association with a game of a player, a lottery result determination means 65 for determining a lottery result in the lottery means 64, and one or more When there is a special determination result in the symbol display means 12 capable of displaying the individual symbols in a variable manner and the lottery result determining means 65, the symbols to be controlled in such a manner that the symbols after the variation in the symbol display means 12 are in a specific mode. A ball game machine provided with a control means 66 and a special game state generating means 67 for generating a special game state advantageous to the player when there is a special determination result in the lottery result determining means 65, A ball distribution means 14 for distributing game balls is provided, and the ball distribution means 14 has a distribution case 21 having a winning opening 20, a start switch 34 for detecting a game ball winning the winning opening 20, and the distribution case 21. The game that is installed in the It is provided with a distribution unit 22, 23, 24, 25 for distributing the game ball to one of the special game distribution port 54 and the other distribution ports 36, 46, 51, 55, and the distribution unit 21, the distribution unit 22, 23,24,25 is provided with a see-through part capable of confirming the distribution status of the game balls from the front side, and the lottery means 64 operates on the condition that the start switch 34 detects the winning of the game balls and The symbol of the symbol display means 12 is configured to be activated, the ball distribution means 14 is the special game distribution port 54 when there is a special determination result in the lottery result determination means 65, in other cases Is configured to distribute the game balls to the other distribution ports 36, 46, 51, 55, and the symbol control means 66 changes the symbols of the symbol display means 12 after the game balls are distributed by the ball distribution means 14. It is configured to stop.

[0008]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION Embodiments of the present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the drawings. 1 to 6 exemplify a first embodiment of the present invention. In FIG. 1, reference numeral 1 is a gaming machine main body having a front frame 2 pivotally attached so as to be openable and closable. In front frame 2, game board 3
Is detachably attached from the back side, and a glass door 4 and a front plate 5 are arranged on the front side of the game board 3 so as to be openable and closable.
The front plate 5 is equipped with an upper plate 6 for storing game balls for launching. At the bottom of the front frame 2 is a lower plate that stores surplus balls.
7 and a firing handle 9 of the firing means 8 are provided.

As shown in FIG. 2, a guide rail 10 is annularly mounted on the game board 3, and the guide rail 10 is mounted on the game board 3.
Game parts such as special symbol display means 12, normal symbol display means 13, ball distribution means 14, variable winning means 15, ordinary symbol starting means 16, ordinary winning means 17 and the like are arranged in a game area 11 inside 10.

Special symbol display means 12, normal symbol display means 13
Is integrally formed by using a part of one liquid crystal display means, and the special symbol display means 12 is large and the ordinary symbol display means 13 is small in the display area. The special symbol display means 12 and the normal symbol display means 13 may be provided separately.

The special symbol display means 12 is one or more,
For example, three special symbols can be variably displayed, and the sphere sorting means 14 also serving as the special symbol activating means detects the winning of the game sphere, etc., and changes and stops for a predetermined time by random number control so as to stop. It has become. In addition, as the special symbol, a numerical symbol, an alphabet symbol, a character, and other symbols can be used, and 0 to 9 are used in this embodiment.
Up to 10 types of numerical designs are used as special designs,
The ten types of numerical patterns are scrolled from top to bottom.

The normal symbol display means 13 is capable of displaying one or a plurality of, for example, one ordinary symbol in a variable manner, and on condition that the ordinary symbol starting means 16 detects a game ball, the ordinary symbol is a random number. By control, it fluctuates for a predetermined time and stops. In addition, in this embodiment, even a normal symbol is 0
Ten kinds of numerical patterns from 9 to 9 are used.

The variable winning means 15 can be converted into a first state (closed state) which is disadvantageous to the player and a second state (open state) which is advantageous to the player, and can be freely opened and closed around the lower horizontal axis. Equipped with a pivoting opening / closing plate 18, the special symbol after the change becomes a specific mode, and when a special game state described later occurs, the opening / closing plate 18 opens to the front side and the game ball falling from above is changed. Winning means
It is supposed to guide you within 15.

The variable winning means 15 has a specific area 19 inside thereof.
Is provided, and when the winning ball passes through the specific area 19, the special game state is continued.
The variable winning means 15 closes the opening / closing plate 18 on the condition that a predetermined time has elapsed since the opening / closing plate 18 was opened and a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls has been won, whichever is earlier. On the condition that the game ball passes through the specific area 19, the opening / closing operation is repeated up to a predetermined number of times (for example, 16 times).

The ball distribution means 14 also serves as a special symbol starting means and a lottery starting means, and in a distribution case 21 having a winning opening 20, a plurality of game balls are distributed, for example, a first distribution part (first distribution part). 22), second distribution section (intermediate distribution section) 23, third distribution section (intermediate distribution section) 24, and fourth distribution section (last distribution section)
Four of 25 are provided, and a distribution function of sequentially distributing game balls in each of the distribution units 22 to 25 is provided according to the determination result of the lottery result determination means described later.

The distribution case 21, as shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, is a mounting plate 26 mounted on the front surface of the game board 3,
A front case body 27 mounted on the front side of the mounting plate 26 and protruding forward from the game board 3, and a rear case body mounted on the lower back side of the mounting plate 26 and fitted in the mounting hole 32 of the game board 3. 28 and.

The sorting case 21 has a front case body 27.
The winning opening 20 of the game ball is provided on the upper side of the, and the first allocating section 22 and the second allocating section are provided below the winning opening 20.
23, a third distribution unit 24, and a fourth distribution unit 25 are arranged, and the respective distribution units 22 to 25 are connected in series via the first guide passage 29, the second guide passage 30, and the third guide passage 31. ing. The distribution units 22 to 25 and the guide passages 29 to 31 are
They are arranged in a zigzag shape in the distribution case 21.

In the distribution case 21, the player wins a prize 20
The front case body 27, so that the winning of the game balls to the game balls, the distribution status of the game balls in each of the distribution units 22 to 25, and the game balls passing through each of the guide passages 29 to 31 can be visually confirmed from the front side.
Transparent portions such as transparent, colored transparent, and slits (not shown) are provided corresponding to the mounting plate 26 and the like, respectively.
In addition, the see-through part is at least each distributing part 22 to 25 and / or
Alternatively, it is sufficient to provide it corresponding to the guide passages 29 to 31.

The winning opening 20 is an opening and closing type, and a pair of left and right opening and closing claws 33 that can be opened and closed so that a game ball wins when opened.
An opening / closing drive means (not shown) such as a solenoid for driving the opening / closing claw 33, and a start switch 34 for detecting a winning game ball through the opening / closing claw 33 are provided.

The first distribution unit 22 is for distributing the game balls to the distribution port 35 on the side of the first guide passage 29 and the distribution port 36 to the back side of the game board 3, and the first distribution body ( (Rotating body) 37 and a first driving means 39 such as a drive motor for driving the first distributing body 37 in a forward and reverse direction via a rotary shaft 38, and the first distributing body 37 is a housing recess 40 of the front case body 27.
Is rotatably supported by a rotary shaft 38 in the first drive means.
39 is fixed to the back side of the mounting plate 26.

The first distributing body 37 has a cylindrical outer peripheral side, and a ball receiving portion 41 for receiving a game ball in the winning opening 20 is formed on the outer periphery and a plurality of, for example, two distributing recesses in the circumferential direction. 42,43 are formed. Sorting recess 42,43
The game ball on the ball receiving portion 41 is inserted when it matches the winning opening 20, and the distribution concave portion 42 is formed by the rotation of the first distribution body 37 in the normal rotation direction (direction indicated by arrow a). First
At the distribution port 35 on the guide passage 29 side, the distribution recess 43 is the first
By rotating the distribution body 37 in the reverse direction (arrow b direction), the game balls can be guided to the rear distribution ports 36, respectively.

The distribution port 36 is the first distribution body 37.
Is formed on the mounting plate 26 so as to correspond to the sorting recess 43 when rotated by a predetermined angle, and the game balls are discharged to the back side of the game board 3 via the discharge gutters 44 protruding to the back side of the mounting plate 26. ing.

The first guide passage 29 is for guiding the game balls distributed by the first distribution unit 22 to the second distribution unit 23, is provided in an inclined shape in the left-right direction, and is provided on the downstream side thereof. A two-sorting unit 23 is provided. Second distribution unit
23 is for distributing the game balls from the first guide passage 29 to the distribution port 45 on the second guide passage 30 side and the distribution port 46 on the back side, respectively, and is pivotally supported around a pivot shaft 47. And a second driving means such as a solenoid for driving the second distributing body 48 and the second distributing body 48 around the pivot 47 (not shown).
It has and. The second drive means is provided on the back side of the mounting plate 26.

The distribution port 45 is formed so that the first guide passage 29 and the second guide passage 30 are communicated with each other, and the distribution port 46 is formed in the mounting plate 26, and a drain gutter 49 projecting to the back side of the mounting plate 26 is formed. After that, the game balls are discharged to the back side of the game board 3. The second distribution body 48 has a distribution port 45
Is openable and closed, and when the distribution port 45 is closed, the game ball is guided to the distribution port 46 through the upper side thereof.

The second guide passage 30 is for guiding the game balls distributed by the second distributing portion 23 to the third distributing portion 24, and like the first guide passage 29, is inclined in the left-right direction. The third distribution unit 24 is provided on the downstream side. The third distribution unit 24, like the second distribution unit 23, is for distributing the game balls from the second guide passage 30 to the distribution port 50 on the third guide passage 31 side and the distribution port 51 on the back side, respectively. In addition, a third distributing body 53 pivotally supported around the pivot 52 and a third driving means (not shown) such as a solenoid for driving the third distributing body 53 around the pivot 52 are provided. . The third driving means is provided on the back side of the mounting plate 26.

The distribution port 50 is formed so that the second guide passage 30 and the third guide passage 31 are communicated with each other, and the distribution port 51 is formed in the mounting plate 26, and a discharge gutter 49a protruding to the back side of the mounting plate 26 is formed. After that, the game balls are discharged to the back side of the game board 3. The third distribution body 53 is a distribution port
It can be undulated in a state of opening 50 and a state of closing it, and when the distribution port 50 is closed, the game ball is guided to the distribution port 51 through the upper side thereof.

The third guide passage 31 is for guiding the game balls distributed by the third distribution unit 24 to the fourth distribution unit 25, is provided in an inclined shape in the left-right direction, and is provided on the downstream side thereof. A four-sorting unit 25 is provided.

The fourth distribution unit 25 is for distributing the game balls from the third guide passage 31 to a special game and a non-special game, and one special game distribution port 54 and this special game distribution. Two non-special game distribution ports 55 on the left and right sides of the mouth 54, a fourth distribution body 56 for distributing game balls to each of these distribution ports 54, 55, and a fourth reciprocating drive for the fourth distribution body 56 left and right. And drive means 58. The fourth distribution body 56 is provided with a pair of left and right protrusions 57 arranged at intervals allowing the game balls to pass therethrough, is supported slidably in the left and right direction by the guide portion 59 of the mounting plate 26, and is provided with a first solenoid such as a solenoid. It can be driven in the left-right direction by driving the four-driving means 58.
The projection 57 is formed in a mountain shape.

FIG. 5 is a block diagram illustrating a control system. In FIG. 5, 60 is a random number type first lottery means, which generates a predetermined number including a predetermined judgment value, for example, a random number value from 0 to 9, and on the condition that the normal symbol starting means 16 detects a game ball. , A random number of 0 to 9 is selected by lottery. 61 is the first lottery result judging means, which is the first lottery means 60.
It is configured to determine whether or not the lottery result is a predetermined determination value.

62 is a normal symbol control means, on the condition that the normal symbol starting means 16 detects a game ball, the normal symbol of the normal symbol display means 13 is changed for a predetermined time, and the first lottery result judging means 61 According to the determination result, the normal symbol is stopped in a predetermined manner in the case of the predetermined determination result, and the normal symbol is stopped in a non-predetermined manner in the case of the non-predetermined determination result.

Reference numeral 63 is an opening / closing control means, and there is a predetermined determination result in the first lottery result determination means 61, and when the stop symbol after the change of the normal symbol display means 13 is stopped and displayed in a predetermined mode such as "7". In addition, the opening / closing claw 33 of the winning opening 20 of the ball distributing means 14 is opened for a predetermined time.

Reference numeral 64 denotes a random number type second lottery means, which generates a predetermined number including a special determination random number value, for example, a random number value from 0 to 349, and the start switch 34 of the ball distributing means 14 detects the winning of a game ball. Any of the random number values of 0 to 349 is selected by lottery on the condition that it is done.

Reference numeral 65 is a second lottery result determination means, which is configured to determine whether the lottery result of the second lottery means 64 is a special determination random number value. 66 is a special symbol control means, on condition that the start switch 34 of the ball distribution means 14 detects the game ball, the control function to change the special symbol of the special symbol display means 12 for a predetermined time, and the second lottery result determination means. In a specific mode in the case of a special determination result according to the determination result of 65, the control function to stop the special symbol in a non-specific mode respectively in the case of a non-special determination result, and a predetermined variation of the changing special symbol It has a production control function for performing production control in a pattern.

The variation pattern of the special symbol is, for example, as shown in FIG.
As shown in, for example, a reach-free pattern that stops in a non-specific manner without passing through the reach, a first reach pattern with a very low appearance rate of the specific aspect, and a second reach pattern with a low appearance rate of the specific aspect, There are super reach patterns and the like in which the appearance rate of a particular aspect is high. In addition, in the case of each reach pattern, the stop pattern after the change finally stops either the specific mode or the non-specific mode. It should be noted that these controls are to be performed on the special symbol control means 66 side.

The special symbol control means 66, in order to stop the changing special symbol of the special symbol display means 12 after the distribution of the game balls, in consideration of the distribution time of the game balls by the ball distribution means 14, the distribution thereof. Fluctuation time longer than time is set. Incidentally, the special symbol control means 66 is provided with a switch for detecting the end of the distribution in the ball distribution means 14, provided that there is a detection signal from the switch,
You may make it stop the fluctuation of the special symbol of the special symbol display means 12.

67 is a special game state generation means, there is a special determination result in the second lottery result determination means 65, when the special symbol after the change of the special symbol display means 12 stop display the specific mode, the ball This is for generating a special game state advantageous to the player regardless of the distribution result of the distribution means 14.

The special game state generating means 67 is, for example, the opening / closing plate 18 of the variable winning means 15 when a special game state occurs.
Is opened, and a predetermined time has elapsed from the opening, or a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls are won, whichever comes first, the opening / closing plate 18 is closed, and the game ball is in the specific area 19 Up to a predetermined number of times (for example, 1
The opening / closing operation is continued up to 6 times.

Reference numeral 68 denotes each distribution unit 22-of the ball distribution means 14.
In the distribution control means for controlling 25, according to the judgment result of the second lottery result judgment means 65, the respective distribution parts 22 to 25 are controlled so as to sequentially distribute the game balls according to the display effect of the special symbol of the special symbol display means 12. Is configured.

That is, the distribution control means 68 includes individual first to fourth sub-control units 69 to 72 corresponding to the distribution units 22 to 25.
With the determination result of the second lottery result determination means 65 and / or the signal from the special symbol display means 12, each reach pattern of the special symbol without reach, the first reach pattern, the second reach pattern and the super reach pattern is obtained. Correspondingly, at the timing according to the display effect such as when the reach occurs,
It is provided with a main control unit 73 which issues a command to each of the sub control units 69 to 72 at any time according to the movement of the game ball.

The distribution control means 68 controls the distribution units 22 to 25 to distribute the game balls as shown in FIG. Note that, in FIG. 6, the mark ◯ indicates the distribution when there is a possibility of the specific mode, and the mark x indicates the distribution that does not have the possibility. .

The first sub-control unit 69 controls the first distribution body 37 in the forward and reverse directions. Normally, the first distribution body 37 is stopped with the ball receiving portion 41 corresponding to the winning opening 20, and the reach is reached. When the result of the none pattern is obtained, the game balls are distributed to the distribution port 36 side, and when the result other than the reach no pattern is obtained, the game balls are distributed to the second distribution unit 23 side, respectively.
It is configured to control the first distribution body 37 in the forward / reverse direction according to the movement of the game ball.

When the result of the non-specific mode in the first reach pattern is obtained, the second sub-control unit 70 directs the specific mode in the first reach pattern, the second reach pattern, to the distribution port 46 side.
The second distribution body 48 is configured to be controlled in accordance with the movement of the game balls so that the game balls are distributed to the third distribution unit 24 side when the result of the super reach pattern is obtained.

When the result of the non-specific manner in the second reach pattern is obtained, the third sub-control unit 71 outputs the result of the specific manner in the second reach pattern or the super reach pattern to the distribution port 51 side. The third distribution unit 53 is configured to be controlled in accordance with the movement of the game balls so that the game balls are distributed to the third distribution unit 24 side.

The fourth sub-control unit 72 is a non-special game distribution port 55 when the result of the non-specific mode in the super reach is obtained.
In addition, when the result of the specific mode is obtained, the special game distribution port 54
The fourth distribution body 56 is configured to be controlled according to the movement of the game balls so that the game balls are distributed to each.

In the above ball game machine, at the time of playing a game, the firing handle 9 of the firing means 8 is operated to launch the firing means.
8 to play game balls along the guide rail 10 in sequence 3
Let's shoot it to the side. Then, the game ball shot to the upper side of the game board 3 enters the game area 11 of the game board 3 and then, while falling along the board surface, wins the normal winning means 17 or the like, or the normal symbol starting means. It passes through 16 and falls downward.

When the normal symbol activation means 16 detects a game ball, the normal symbol control means 62 changes the normal symbol of the normal symbol display means 13, and the first lottery means 60 randomly selects the generated random number value, and the lottery is performed. The first lottery result determination means 61 makes a determination based on the result. Then, when there is a predetermined determination result in the first lottery result determination means 61, the stop symbol after the change of the normal symbol display means 13 is stopped in a predetermined mode such as "7",
The opening / closing control means 63 opens the opening / closing claw 33 of the ball allocating means 14 for a predetermined period of time, so that the game ball can be easily won in the winning opening 20 of the ball allocating means 14.

When the game ball wins the winning opening 20 of the ball distribution means 14, and the start switch 34 detects the game ball, the special symbol control means 66 changes the special symbol of the special symbol display means 12, and The second lottery means 64 randomly selects the generated random number value, and the second lottery result determination means 65 makes a determination based on the lottery result.

If there is a judgment result of either the non-special judgment result or the special judgment result from the second lottery result judging means 65, the special symbol control means 66 determines the variation pattern of the special symbol according to the judgment result, and there is no reach. The special symbol of the special symbol display means 12 fluctuates for a predetermined time in any one of the pattern, the first reach pattern, the second reach pattern, and the super reach pattern.

If the result of the determination by the second lottery result determination means 65 is a non-special determination result, the special symbol display means 12
The special symbol stops in a non-specific manner. If the determination result by the second lottery result determination means 65 is a special determination result, the stop symbol after the change of the special symbol display means 12 is, for example, “7.7
・ Special game state is generated by the special game state generation means 67 at the same time as or immediately after the stop, and the opening / closing plate 18 of the variable winning means 15 is opened to the front side. The game state is advantageous to the player.

On the other hand, when there is a special judgment result or a non-special judgment result in the second lottery result judging means 65, the special symbol of the special symbol display means 12 corresponds to the judgment result and is a pattern without reach, the first reach. Pattern, second reach pattern,
Depending on the display effect of one of the super reach patterns,
The main control unit 73 of the distribution control means 68 outputs a control signal to the sub-control units 69 to 72, and the distribution units 22 to 22 of the ball distribution means 14 to
25 is controlled, and each distribution unit 22 to 25 sequentially distributes game balls.

For example, when the variation mode of the special symbol of the special symbol display means 12 is a reachless pattern, the first distribution body 37 rotates in the reverse direction, and the game balls on the ball receiving portion 41 are distributed in the concave portion 43. Then, it is sorted from the sorting recess 43 to the sorting port 36. In addition, in the case of a pattern other than the reachless pattern, the first distribution body 37 rotates forward, the game balls are distributed through the distribution port 35, the first guide passage 29, and the second distribution unit.
Distribute to the 23rd side.

In the case of the non-specific mode in the first reach pattern, the second distribution body 48 of the second distribution unit 23 closes the distribution port 45 and distributes the game ball from the first guide passage 29.
Sort from 46 to the back side of game board 3. Other than that 1st
In the case of the specific pattern in the reach pattern, the second reach pattern, and the super reach pattern, the second distribution body 48 stands up, and the game balls are distributed to the third distribution portion 24 side through the distribution port 45, the second guide passage 30, and the second distribution passage 30. Sort it out.

In the case of the non-specific mode in the second reach, the third distribution body 53 of the third distribution unit 24 closes the distribution port 50 and distributes the game ball from the distribution port 51 to the back side of the game board 3. Further, in the specific mode in the first reach pattern and the second reach pattern, in the case of the super reach pattern, the third distribution body 53 stands up, the game balls are distributed through the distribution port 50 and the third guide passage 31, and the fourth distribution unit. Distribute to 24 side.

On the side of the fourth distribution section 24, in the case of the non-specific mode, the fourth distribution body 56 slides in the left-right direction so that one of the pair of protrusions 57 corresponds to the special game distribution opening 54, The game balls from the third guide passage 31 are distributed to the non-special game distribution port 55. In the case of the specific mode, the fourth distribution body 56 slides in the left-right direction so that the pair of protrusions 57 correspond to the non-special game distribution opening 55, and distributes the game ball to the special game distribution opening 54. .

The special symbol display means 12 is assigned to the distribution port 36 in the case of the non-reach pattern, to the distribution port 46 in the case of the non-specific mode of the first reach pattern, and the non-specific mode of the second reach pattern. In the case of the distribution port 51, in the case of the non-specific mode in the super reach pattern or the specific mode in each reach pattern, the game balls are distributed to the non-special game distribution port 55 or the special game distribution port 54, respectively. After stopping, the symbol fluctuation of the special symbol is stopped.

In this way, the distribution parts 22 to 25 of the ball distribution means 14 are arranged to distribute the game balls according to the judgment result of the second lottery result judgment means 65, and the player visually confirms the distribution status. If it is possible, the lottery result of the second lottery result judging means 65 can be produced by the distribution movement of the game balls.

Therefore, the player who is playing the game can not only judge whether or not the special game state occurs after the change, depending on the change state of the special symbol of the special symbol display means 12,
The same judgment can be made by actually moving the game ball, and the interest of the player is significantly improved.

In addition, usually, the more the variation status or process of the special symbol display means 12 is in the more advantageous situation for the player, the longer the variation time is. Therefore, a plurality of distribution sections 22 to 25 are provided.
By allocating the combination according to the display effect situation of the symbol variation, it is possible to increase the player's expectation as the game balls are distributed to the next distribution units 23 to 25.

Then, since the special symbol of the special symbol display means 12 is stopped in a specific mode or a non-specific mode after the game balls are distributed by the ball distributing means 14, for example, the stop pattern after the change of the special symbol display means 12 is the specific mode. If
By allocating the game balls to the special game allocating port 54 in the final allocation, it is possible to give an illusion to the player as if the game balls were distributed to the special game allocating port 54 as if they were in a specific mode. The interest of the player is further improved.

Further, the distribution parts 22 to 25 of the ball distribution means 14 are arranged to distribute the game balls according to the result of the determination by the second lottery result judging means 65, but whether or not a special game state occurs. Has already been determined by the determination result of the second lottery result determination means 65 and has no direct relation to the final distribution result of the ball distribution means 14, so a game program etc. despite the provision of the ball distribution means 14 It does not affect the original game control by.

In this embodiment, the ball distribution means
In addition to the first distribution unit 22 which is the first distribution unit and the fourth distribution unit 25 which is the last distribution unit, the second distribution unit 23 and the third distribution unit 24 which are intermediate distribution units
However, the intermediate sorting unit may be omitted, or three or more may be provided.

Further, the first distributing unit 22 is of a rotary type, and the second
The distribution unit 23 and the third distribution unit 24 are of the swing type, and the fourth
Although the distribution unit 25 is a sliding type, each distribution unit 22 to
Any of a rotary type, a swing type, and a sliding type may be adopted for 25. The number of non-special game distribution ports 55 may be one.

Further, in the ball distribution means 14, as shown by phantom lines in FIG. 3, sphere detection switches 74 to 76 are provided on the upstream side of the distribution units 23 to 25, respectively, and each sphere detection switch 74 to 76 is a game. After the sphere is detected, the subsequent distribution units 23 to 25 may be sequentially distributed according to a predetermined distribution program.

FIG. 7 illustrates a second embodiment of the present invention,
In this embodiment, the intermediate second distribution unit 23 and the third distribution unit 24 are of a retractable type in which the distribution bodies 48, 53 move forward and backward. The second distribution unit 23 is provided with a distribution port 46 on the upstream side of the distribution port 45 between the second guide passage 30 and the third guide passage 31, and the passage of the game ball between these distribution ports 45, 46. A second distributing body 48 for blocking is arranged so as to be able to move forward and backward, and the second distributing body 48 is driven to move in and out by a second drive means such as a solenoid. The third distribution unit 24 is also similar to the second distribution unit 23.

In this case, when the distribution bodies 48, 53 project, the game balls are distributed from the distribution openings 46, 51 to the back side, and when the distribution bodies 48, 53 retract, the distribution openings
The game balls are distributed from the 45,50 to the distribution units 24,25 in the latter stage.

The distribution units 23 and 24 may be configured as illustrated in this embodiment. In addition, each sorting body 48,50
May move up and down with respect to the guide passages 29 and 30.

FIGS. 8 and 9 illustrate a third embodiment of the present invention. In this embodiment, the ball distributing means 14 has a first distributing section (first distributing section) 22 and a second distributing section (intermediate part). Three distribution units (23) and a third distribution unit (last distribution unit) 24 are provided, the winning opening 20 and the first distribution unit 22 are connected by the first guide passage 29, and the first distribution unit 22 and the first distribution unit 22 are connected. The second distribution passage 23 is connected to the second distribution passage 23, and the second distribution portion 23 and the third distribution portion 24 are provided with a bent portion 80 that is bent upward such as an inverted U shape. , The first distribution unit 22 is of a rotary type, the second distribution unit 23 is of a launch type, and the third distribution unit 24 is of a retractable type.

The second distribution portion 23 is a stopper 79 provided on the upstream side of the distribution port 46 so as to be able to move forward and backward, and a game ball provided at a lower portion on the upstream side of the stopper 79 and abutting on the stopper 79 is a bent portion 80. It has a launching body 77 that is launched to the side. The stopper 79 can be driven by driving means (not shown) such as a solenoid,
77 can be driven in the launching direction of the game ball by drive means 78 such as a solenoid.

The third distribution unit 24 is a special game distribution port
Corresponding to 54, the end side of the third guide passage 31 is opened on the upper side thereof, and the third distributing body 53 can freely move forward and backward under the third guide passage 31 in the vicinity of the upper side of the special game distributing port 54. It is provided in. The third distribution body 53 is driven to move in and out in the front-rear direction by a third drive means such as a solenoid. The third distribution body 53 is formed in a mountain shape.

In this case, the game balls are distributed to the distribution port 36 by the first distribution unit 22 in the case of the no reach pattern, and the game balls are distributed to the second distribution unit 23 at other times. Then, in the second distribution unit 23, when the non-specific mode in the normal reach pattern, the stopper 79 retracts to distribute the game ball to the distribution port 46, and in the specific mode in the normal reach pattern, the super reach pattern. At the same time, the stopper 79 protrudes to regulate the game ball, and the game ball is hit by the launching body 77 and launched to the upper side, and is distributed to the third guide passage 31 side.

In the third distribution unit 24, the third distribution body 53 projects in the non-specific mode to distribute the game balls from the third guide passage 31 to the left and right non-special game distribution ports 55,
In the specific mode, the third distribution body 53 retreats and distributes the game balls to the special game distribution port 54.

By adopting a launch-type one for the intermediate distribution section 23, etc., the movement of the game balls in the ball distribution means 14 can be changed, and the interest of the player is further improved. .

Although the respective embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail above, the present invention is not limited to the respective embodiments. For example, in the embodiment, the ball distribution means 14 responds to the display effect of the special symbol of the special symbol display means 12, especially the reach-less pattern, the first reach pattern, the second reach pattern, the super reach pattern, etc. Although the game balls are distributed, the background color of the special symbol may change in the display effect, and other display effects may be used.

Further, not only the display effect of the special symbol of the special symbol display means 12, the game balls may be distributed according to the display progress of the special symbol of the special symbol display means 12. For example, among the three special symbols of the special symbol display means 12, the left symbol, the right symbol is almost stopped in the order, then the middle symbol is almost stopped, and all the special symbols are finally stopped and confirmed. The ball distribution means 14 may distribute the game balls on condition that the first symbol or the second symbol is almost stopped after the start of fluctuation.

It is sufficient for the ball distribution means 14 to have a distribution function for distributing the game balls according to the judgment result of the second lottery result judgment means 65, and for the special symbol display means 12 to proceed with the display of the special symbol, the display effect, etc. The game balls may be distributed regardless of the relationship.

Further, the distribution unit 22-in the ball distribution means 14
The number of 25 and the distribution format may be appropriately selected. The number of distribution units may be one. However, in order to produce the distribution of the game balls, it is desirable to provide at least two of the first distribution unit 22 and the last distribution unit 25. There may or may not be an intermediate distribution unit.

In the embodiment, the ball distribution means 14 is configured to distribute the game balls according to the determination result of the second lottery result determination means 65, and the distribution of the game balls by the ball distribution means 14 and the special symbol display. Although the special symbol display effect of the means 12 is related, the ball distributing means 14 may be related to the normal symbol display means 13 to distribute the game balls. Further, it can be similarly implemented in the case of only one of the normal symbol display means 13 and the special symbol display means 12.

Further, the special game state generated by the special game state generating means 67 is sufficient as long as it is advantageous to the player. In addition, the present invention can be similarly implemented in a ball game machine other than a pachinko machine, such as an arrange ball machine or a sparrow ball game machine.

[0079]

According to the present invention, the lottery means 64 activated in association with the game of the player, the lottery result judgment means 65 for judging the lottery result in the lottery means 64, and one or more Symbol display means 12 capable of displaying symbols in a variable manner, and lottery result judging means
If there is a special determination result in 65, if there is a special determination result in the symbol control means 66 and the lottery result determination means 65 to control the symbol after the fluctuation of the symbol display means 12 to be a specific aspect, A ball game machine provided with a special game state generating means 67 for generating a special game state advantageous to a player, which is provided with a ball distributing means 14 for distributing game balls, and the ball distributing means 14 has a winning opening 20. A distribution case 21 having, a start switch 34 for detecting a game ball that has won in the winning opening 20, a game ball provided in the distribution case 21 and winning in the winning opening 20 and a special game distribution opening 54 and other distribution Mouth 36,4
Sorting unit 22,23,24,2 for sorting to 6,51,55
5 and the distribution case 21, the distribution unit 22,23,2
A see-through part is provided that allows the player to check the distribution status of the game balls in 4,25 from the front side, and the lottery means 64 operates and the symbol display means 12 on the condition that the start switch 34 detects the winning of the game balls. Is configured to be activated, the ball distribution means 14 is the special game distribution opening 54 when there is a special determination result in the lottery result determination means 65, and other distribution openings 36, 46 in other cases. , 51, 55 is configured to distribute the game balls, the symbol control means 66 is a symbol in the changing of the symbol display means 12 after the game balls are distributed by the ball distributing means 14.
Since it is configured to stop, it is possible to produce the determination result of the lottery result determination means 65 by using the movement of the game ball,
The interest of the player can be aroused.

Since the ball distributing means 14 has a lottery starting function for detecting the winning of the game balls and activating the lottery means 64, the player concentrates the game balls on the ball distributing means 14, The effect of the ball distribution means 14 is improved.

Further, the ball distribution means 14 has a symbol starting function for detecting the winning of the game ball and activating the symbol of the symbol display means 12, so that the player distributes the game ball to the ball distribution means 14
Thus, the effect of the ball distribution means 14 is improved.

Moreover, since the changing symbols of the symbol display means 12 are stopped after the game balls of the ball sorting means 14 are sorted, the illusion that the symbols of the symbol display means 12 are stopped by the sorting of the game balls. Can be given to the player, which further enhances the player's interest.

Since the special game state occurs regardless of the distribution result of the ball distribution means 14,
Despite the provision of the ball distribution means 14, it does not affect the original game control by the game program or the like.

The ball distribution means 14 is composed of a plurality of distribution units.
Since 22 to 25 are provided, the performance of the ball distribution means 14 is improved.

[0085]

[0086]

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a front view of a ball game machine showing a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a front view of the game board showing the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a front cross-sectional view of a ball distributing unit showing the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a side cross-sectional view of a ball distributing means showing the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a block diagram of a control system showing the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram of symbol variation and distribution of game balls according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a front cross-sectional view of a ball distributing means showing a second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 8 is a front view of a game board showing a third embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 9 is a front cross-sectional view of a ball distributing means showing a third embodiment of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

12 Special symbol display means 14 Ball distribution means 22-25 First to fourth sorting section 64 Second lottery means 65 Second lottery result judging means 66 Special symbol control means 67 Special game state generation means

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Claims (3)

(57) [Claims] 1. A lottery means (64) activated in association with a game of a player, a lottery result determination means (65) for determining a lottery result in the lottery means (64), and one or more Symbol display means (12) capable of variably displaying symbols, and the lottery result judging means (65)
If there is a special determination result in, the symbol display means (12)
If there is a special judgment result in the symbol control means (66) and the lottery result judging means (65) for controlling the symbol after the change to be in a specific mode, a special game state advantageous to the player is generated. A ball game machine provided with a special game state generating means (67) for providing a ball distributing means (14) for distributing game balls, the ball distributing means (14) having a winning opening (20) A distribution case (21), a start switch (34) for detecting a game ball winning the winning opening (20), and a game ball provided in the distribution case (21) and winning in the winning opening (20) Special game distribution port (54) and other distribution ports (36) (46) (51)
(22) (23) (24) (2)
5) and, the distribution case (21) is provided with a see-through part capable of confirming the distribution status of the game balls in the distribution parts (22) (23) (24) (25) from the front side, The start switch (34) is configured such that the lottery means (64) is activated and the symbol of the symbol display means (12) is activated on condition that the winning of the game ball is detected, and the ball sorting means ( 14) is the special game distribution port (54) when there is a special determination result in the lottery result determination means (65), and other distribution ports (36) (46) (51) otherwise (55) to be configured to distribute the game ball, the symbol control means (66) so as to stop the symbols in the variation of the symbol display unit after sorting the sphere distributing means (14) by a game ball (12) Configured to
A ball game machine characterized by being present . Wherein said special game state generating means (67), said special regardless sorting result of the sphere distributing means (14)
The ball game machine according to claim 1, wherein the ball game machine is configured to generate a game state . 3. The ball distribution means (14) comprises a plurality of distribution parts (22) to (25).
Or the ball game machine described in 2.