JP4292310B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention belongs to the technical field of ball game machines.
[0002]
[Prior art]
In recent years, the tendency of an increase in the size of a central device having a display unit has been remarkable. As a result, the interest in image display has been greatly improved. However, as the area of the central device is increased, the game area is narrowed and the route of the flow path of the game ball is limited.
[0003]
As a solution to this problem, a configuration is considered in which the behavior of the game ball on the stage is complicated, and when the game ball gets on a specific route, the game ball reaches the start port with a high probability. If this is the case, it becomes possible for the player to enjoy the behavior of the game ball, which is the fun inherent in pachinko machines.
[0004]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
Actually, a game machine (see Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2001-149547) in which a seesaw member is provided on the stage and the winning probability is changed by tilting, a projecting body that can be raised and lowered on the stage, and a course changing member for a game ball (Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2001-70537), and the like, it is considered that the flow path of the game ball is complicated.
[0005]
Among them, a configuration provided with a guide changing means that can be changed by achievement of a predetermined condition associated with the game (Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2001-321498), the ball guiding means is activated when a specific condition is satisfied, and the guiding means is determined according to the number of winning prizes In some cases, it is easy to win the start opening (Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2000-254302), and it is also considered that the flow down path is changed depending on the gaming state.
[0006]
However, in the above-described configuration, there is only an advantage or disadvantage for the start opening prize, and no one can enjoy the process of making the player advantageous.
The present invention provides a stage with a configuration in which luck is involved to increase the probability of the start opening winning probability as the gaming state progresses, although the possibility of increasing the start opening winning probability is given.
[0007]
[Means for Solving the Problems and Effects of the Invention]
  The pachinko gaming machine according to claim 1,
  A central device arranged at the center of the game board with a stage provided with an inclination to roll the game ball forward;
  A entrance opening arranged below the central device, and when a game ball enters, a start opening that satisfies a starting condition of symbol variation,
  Start hold storage means for storing up to the upper limit number of start holds that the start condition is satisfied when the symbol variation cannot be started despite the start condition being satisfied;
In pachinko machines equipped with
  A plurality of retaining holes provided to open to the stage;
  It has a lifting plate that moves up and down in the retaining hole, and the retaining hole is lowered by lowering the lifting plate.A stopping possible state in which a part of one game ball can be inserted to stop the game ballWithout closing the retaining hole without affecting the game ball rolling on the stage by positioning the lifting plate at the rising end of the same level as the stageUnable to stopTossSwitching means;
  A stop control means for controlling the switching means to make the number of the stop holes corresponding to the number of the start hold stored in the start hold storage means into the stoppable state;
  When game balls stop in all the stop holes, a specific path for guiding other game balls flowing down the stage to the starting port is formed by the stop game balls.And
  Even if game balls are not stopped in all the stop holes, the flow path of other game balls flowing down the stage is changed by contact with the game balls stopped in the stop holes.
It is characterized by that.
[0008]
  In the pachinko gaming machine according to claim 1, the switching means is:Lowering the elevating plate causes the retaining hole to enter a part of one game ball so that the game ball can be retained, and the elevating plate is positioned at the rising end at substantially the same level as the stage. In this way, the stop hole is closed without affecting the game ball rolling on the stage, and the stop is impossible.The stop control means controls the switching means to make the number of stop holes corresponding to the number of start hold stored in the start hold storage means into a stoppable state.
  When the game balls stop in all the stop holes, a specific path for guiding other game balls (other than the stop ball) flowing down the stage to the starting port is formed by the stop game balls.Further, even if the game balls are not stopped in all the stop holes, the flow path of other game balls flowing down the stage is changed by contact with the game balls stopped in the stop holes.
  However, since it is necessary to get stuck in the retaining hole in order for the game ball to be retained in the retaining hole, this is influenced by luck, and interest is generated there. Therefore, it is possible to acquire the right to stop, but luck depends on completing a specific route, and there is interest in completing this route.
[0011]
  In the pachinko gaming machine according to claim 1, the stop control means makes the number of stop holes corresponding to the number of start hold stored in the start hold storage means into a stoppable state.By playing a game with the player aware that the number of reserved start memory increases (or decreases),Switching meansCan be involved in the operation of
[0012]
Start-up hold memory is well known, but will be described just in case. Although the symbol variation start condition (usually, entering or passing the starting port) is satisfied, there are cases where the symbol variation cannot be started immediately, for example, when the preceding symbol variation is being executed or during a special game. In this case, the fact that the start condition is satisfied (usually a random value selected according to the satisfaction of the start condition) is stored. This memory is the start hold memory, and the number thereof is the start hold memory number.
[0013]
  Since the number of stops that can be stopped on the stage is also determined according to the number of reserved start memories, for example, if the same number of game balls as the number of start reserved memories can be stopped, that is, if the number of start reserved memories is one, only one place on the stage is stopped. If it is possible to stop at 4 locations, if it is four, even if the number of start hold memory increases (for example, even if the hold is full), start by the flow down path made with the stopped game ball Since the chance of winning a prize increases and a winning ball can be expected, it is expected that the player will not stop firing.
  Claim 3 corresponds to this, and in the pachinko gaming machine according to claim 1, the number of the retaining holes made to be able to be retained by the suspension control means is stored in the start holding storage means. The number is increased or decreased in correspondence with the increase or decrease in the number of the start suspension.
[0014]
  In addition, when the same number of game balls as the number of reserved start memory can be stopped, it is in a stoppable state.Stop holeWill also display the start pending storage number. Since the display by the stopping means is performed on the stage, the player's visibility is good, and it can be determined even if the game ball does not stop, and the gameability to stop and the start memory number notification can be suitably performed.
[0015]
  The reverse of the above configuration, that is, if the number of reserved storage is 1 or 0, allStop holeCan be stopped, and as the number of reserved memories increases, the number of stops that can be stopped (increase the non-stopable state) will reduce the unevenness of symbol starting.I can expect.
  Claim 2 corresponds to this, and in the pachinko gaming machine according to claim 1, the number of the retaining holes made to be able to be retained by the retention control means is stored in the start-up storage means. It is characterized in that it increases when the number of start-up holds decreases and decreases when the number of start-up holds increases.
[0025]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Next, embodiments of the present invention will be described by way of examples of the present invention.
[0026]
[Example 1]
FIG. 1 shows a central device (corresponding to a gaming device) 10 and a starting port 40 arranged in the central portion of a game board (not shown) of a pachinko gaming machine.
The central device 10 is a frame-like structure, and the portion that becomes the bottom surface of the inner periphery is a stage 12. The stage 12 is a gradual inclined plate with the back side being high and the front side being low, and a concave portion 14 for guiding the game ball to fall is provided at the front center portion.
[0027]
The stage 12 is provided with a total of four retaining holes 16 a to 16 d, two on each side of the recess 14. Elevating plates 18 are placed in the respective retaining holes 16a to 16d.
As shown in FIG. 2, the elevating plate 18 is a plunger head of solenoids 20a to 20d. When the solenoids 20a to 20d are energized and the plunger is retracted (FIG. 2 (a)), the lift plate 18 is moved to the solenoids 20a to 20d. When energization is cut off and the plunger is protruded by the return spring 22, it rises and closes the retaining holes 16a to 16d (FIG. 2 (b)).
[0028]
When the elevating plate 18 rises and closes the retaining holes 16a to 16d (FIG. 2 (b)), it becomes substantially the same level as the stage 12 and does not affect the game ball B rolling on the stage 12. On the other hand, when it descends (FIG. 2 (a)), it becomes a position where the game ball B is dropped to the retaining holes 16a to 16d to about 2/3 of the diameter and stopped. Since the game ball B only needs to be stopped, the game ball B may be dropped into the stop holes 16a to 16d and the depth may not be 2/3 of the diameter.
[0029]
As shown in FIG. 1, a warp outlet 24 is opened on the side wall surface of the stage 12. Further, a warp inlet 26 is opened at the top of the central apparatus 10, and the game ball B that has flowed into the warp inlet 26 is discharged onto the stage 12 from the warp outlet 24.
[0030]
A window 28 is provided behind the stage 12 so that the screen of the symbol display device 52 (the structure is not shown) is exposed.
Note that the configuration of the game board excluding the portion shown in FIG. 1 is not related (or not related) to the present invention, and therefore illustration and detailed description thereof are omitted.
[0031]
FIG. 3 shows the main part of the control system of this pachinko gaming machine (the part deeply related to the present invention).
The main control board 50 includes a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, an input port, an output port, and the like.
[0032]
The main control board 50 includes a winning ball detection signal (starting signal) from the starting port 40 (built-in starting port switch), a game ball detection signal from other winning devices, a full tray switch on the lower plate, Detection signals such as a ball tank replenishment switch and a firing handle touch switch are input.
[0033]
The main control board 50 operates in accordance with the installed program, generates various commands related to the progress of the game based on the above-described detection signals, and the like, the symbol control board 56, the prize ball control board, the launch control board, The operation of the electrical components mounted on the game board, such as output to a sound control board and a lamp control board (both not shown), and opening / closing of the big prize opening of the big prize winning device 58 is controlled.
[0034]
The symbol control board 56 constitutes a symbol display device 52 together with the liquid crystal display device 54. Similar to the main control board 50, the symbol control board 56 includes a CPU, ROM, RAM, input port, output port, etc., and displays the liquid crystal display device 54 in response to commands sent from the main control board 50. The display of the liquid crystal display device 54 is controlled independently.
[0035]
The prize ball control board controls the dispensing device, the launch control board controls the launch apparatus, the sound control board controls the sound output, and the lamp control board controls the turning on and off of various LEDs and various lamps, Since these are not related (or not related) to the present invention, illustration and detailed description thereof are omitted. In addition, since the overall configuration of the pachinko gaming machine is in accordance with a known technique, illustration and detailed description thereof are omitted.
[0036]
Since the game form of this pachinko machine is the same as that of the known first type pachinko machine, only the outline will be described.
That is, when the start signal from the start port switch is input (when the start port 40 is won), the main control board 50 reads the value of the random number counter for special symbol lottery and compares it with the winning value to determine whether or not it is a big hit Determine whether or not (Large winning lottery). If the jackpot lottery is a win, a winning symbol (for example, three digits as in 777) and a variation pattern are determined as a fixed symbol, and a symbol command including data specifying these is transmitted to the symbol control board 56. If the big hit lottery is out, the out symbol and the variation pattern are determined as the final symbol, and the symbol command is transmitted to the symbol control board 56 in the same manner.
[0037]
When the symbol control board 56 receives the symbol command, the symbol control board 56 controls the liquid crystal display device 54 to display the special symbol in a variably manner and then to confirm and display the symbol with the final symbol.
When the above jackpot lottery is won and the winning symbol is confirmed and displayed, a special game (a jackpot game) is executed. The contents of this special game are the same as those of the publicly known type 1 pachinko machine, and the large winning opening of the large winning device 58 is opened (one open time is about 28 seconds, but the number of winning balls here is a prescribed number (for example, If it reaches 10 balls), it will be closed even if it has not reached 28 seconds.) The grand opening is closed and one round is completed, and if any of the winning balls in the round passes through the special area, the grand opening is reopened (the next round starts. ) However, when the number of times of opening of the big winning opening reaches a specified number (for example, 15 rounds), the big winning opening is not reopened even if the special area is passed (the big hit game ends). In addition, even when none of the winning balls for the big winning opening passes through the specific area, the big winning opening is not reopened (the jackpot game is ended).
[0038]
In addition, when winning at the start opening 40 (start winning prize), a jackpot lottery is performed and a special symbol is displayed in a variable display and final display, but a new variable display is started during the variable display corresponding to the preceding start winning prize. In this case, the start-up hold is stored as is well known. The start-up hold storage number is displayed, for example, by the number of lighting LEDs for holding display.
[0039]
In the present embodiment, such a special game is performed when winning a jackpot lottery due to winning at the start opening 40, but this is a special game executed on condition that the lottery is won. It is not limited.
Next, operations unique to this pachinko gaming machine will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 4 shows a flowchart of a storage start routine executed by the main control board 50 as a subroutine of the main routine, and FIG. 5 shows a flowchart of a storage release routine executed by the main control board 50 as a subroutine of the main routine. is there.
[0040]
In the storage start routine of FIG. 4, when the main control board 50 detects a start winning (S101: YES), it is determined whether or not the number of reserved start storages is four (four on-hold LEDs are lit) (S102). . If the hold 4 is lit, the process returns. If the hold 4 is not lit = 3 or less (S102: NO), it is determined whether the hold 3 is lit (S103).
[0041]
If the hold 3 is lit (S103: YES), the solenoid 20a is operated to lower the elevating plate 18 (S104). As a result, one of the retaining holes 16a is opened, and it is possible to stop.
If the hold 3 is not turned on (S103: NO), and if the hold 2 is turned on (S105: YES), the solenoids 20a and 20b are operated to open the stop holes 16a and 16b and make the stop possible.
[0042]
If the hold 2 is not lit (S103: NO), but the hold 2 is not lit (S105: NO), and if the hold 1 is lit (S107: YES), the solenoids 20a, 20b, and 20c are operated to open the retaining holes 16a, 16b, and 16c. Open and stop.
If the hold is 0 (S107: NO), the solenoids 20a, 20b, 20c, and 20d are operated to open the retaining holes 16a, 16b, 16c, and 16d and make the suspension possible.
[0043]
In the storage cancellation routine of FIG. 5, when the main control board 50 determines that the variation of the special symbol has ended (S201: YES), the main control board 50 determines whether or not the start pending storage number has become 0 (S202).
If hold 0 is returned, not hold 0 (S202: NO) and hold 1 is lit (S203: YES), energization of solenoid 20d is cut off to raise and lower lift plate 18 to close stop hole 16d and stop stop. (S204).
[0044]
If the hold 1 is not lit (S203: NO), and if the hold 2 is lit (S205: YES), the energization of the solenoids 20c and 20d is shut off, and the stop holes 16c and 16d are closed to make the stop impossible (S206).
If the hold 2 is not lit (S205: NO) and the hold 3 is lit (S207: YES), the energization of the solenoids 20b, 20c, and 20d is shut off, and the retaining holes 16b, 16c, and 16d are closed to make the suspension impossible (S208). ).
[0045]
If the hold 4 is lit (S207: NO), the energization of the solenoids 20a, 20b, 20c, and 20d is cut off, and the retaining holes 16a, 16b, 16c, and 16d are all closed to make the suspension impossible (S209).
If there is a game ball B that has been captured when any of the retaining holes 16a, 16b, 16c, 16d is brought into a state in which it cannot be retained, the game ball B is lifted as shown in FIG. 7B. 18 protrudes from the retaining holes 16 a to 16 d, rolls on the stage 12, and falls from the front edge of the stage 12.
[0046]
As a result of the execution of the storage start routine of FIG. 4 and the storage release routine of FIG. 5, when the start reserved memory number is 0, all of the four retaining holes 16a to 16d are in a stoppable state, and the start reserved memory number increases by one. The retaining holes 16a, 16b, 16c, and 16d that can be retained are reduced one by one. For this reason, when the number of start-pending memories is 0, one game ball B is captured in each of the four retaining holes 16a, 16b, 16c, 16d as shown in FIG. 6 (b) and FIG. 7 (a). There is a possibility that a route (specific route) for guiding the game ball B toward the center of the stage 12, that is, above the start port 40, may be completed as shown in FIG. 6 (b).
[0047]
When the specific route is completed, the winning probability to the starting port 40 is increased. However, even if the retaining holes 16a, 16b, 16c, and 16d are allowed to stop, the specific route is not completed unless the game ball B is captured by them. That is, making the stop holes 16a to 16d in a stoppable state only gives a chance to increase the winning probability to the start port 40, and the player is thrilled by whether or not the game ball B moving on the stage 12 stops. It is possible to generate a new game interest.
[0048]
Further, as shown in FIG. 6 (a), if only the retaining hole 16a is in a state where it can be retained and the game ball B is captured, if the retaining hole 16b is in a state where it cannot be retained, only the gaming ball B in the retaining hole 16a. Then, the effect of guiding the game ball B on the stage 12 to the center portion (on the start port 40) of the stage 12 is small.
[0049]
However, when the retaining holes 16a and 16b are able to be retained and the game ball B is captured by them, the game ball B is moved to the center of the stage 12 (starting port) as shown in the left half of FIG. 40)). However, if the retaining holes 16c and 16d are in an unretainable state, for example, there is no induction effect on the gaming ball B that hits the gaming ball B in the retaining hole 16b and reaches the right half of the stage 12.
[0050]
However, if the stop hole 16c is also in a stoppable state and the game ball B is captured by this, the guiding effect is improved, and if the stop hole 16d is also in a stoppable state and the game ball B is captured by this, the guide is guided. The effect is the best.
As described above, since the number of the retaining holes 16a to 16d that can be retained is reduced if the number of the start reserved memories is large, the game ball B on the stage 12 is started by the game ball B captured by the retaining holes 16a to 16d. Since the possibility of being guided onto the mouth 40 is reduced and the winning probability to the start port 40 is reduced, an increase in the number of reserved start memories can be suppressed.
[0051]
On the other hand, if the number of reserved starting memories is small, the number of the retaining holes 16a to 16d that can be retained is increased, so that the gaming ball B on the stage 12 is moved to the starting port 40 by the gaming balls B captured by the retaining holes 16a to 16d. The possibility of being guided upward is increased, and the probability of winning at the start port 40 is improved, so that the number of start reserved memories is likely to increase.
[0052]
However, in any case, the game ball B must move on the stage 12 and be captured by the retaining holes 16a to 16d in order to be retained in the retaining holes 16a to 16d. Interest is generated. Therefore, if the stop holes 16a to 16d are in a stoppable state, the right to stop can be acquired. However, the luck of the captured game ball B making a route depends on the luck, and there is interest in completing the special route. can do.
[0053]
4 and 5 show examples in which the number of the retaining holes 16a to 16d that can be stopped is reduced as the number of reserved start memory increases, but the opposite configuration, that is, the number of reserved start memory increases. A configuration in which the number of the retaining holes 16a to 16d that can be retained is also increased is also possible. For example, S102 in FIG. 4 may be replaced with “hold 0?”, S103 “hold 1 lit”, S105 “hold 2 lit”, and S107 “hold 3 lit”. , S205, and S207 may be replaced in the same manner.
[0054]
In addition, the description has been made by designating the retaining holes 16a to 16d that are in a state capable of retaining with respect to the on-hold lighting, but this designation is an example and is not limited.
[0055]
[Example 2]
In the above-described first embodiment, the retaining holes 16a to 16d are switched between the unretainable state and the retainable state by raising and lowering the elevating plate 18, and in this second embodiment, an example using a slide plate will be described.
[0056]
As shown in FIG. 8, the central apparatus 10a of this example has a structure in which the upper stage 12a and the lower stage 12b are arranged in an overlapping manner. The upper stage 12a is provided with a recess 14 and retaining holes 16a to 16d similar to those in the first embodiment.
As shown in FIG. 9, a slide plate 41 is disposed below each of the retaining holes 16a to 16d (between the upper stage 12a and the lower stage 12b). The slide plate 41 is driven by a solenoid 42 and closes the lower side of the retaining holes 16a to 16d to retain the game ball B in the retaining holes 16a to 16d (FIG. 9A) and the retaining holes 16a to 16d. The position can be changed to a position (FIG. 9B) where the game ball B that has retreated from the bottom and entered the retaining holes 16a to 16d is dropped onto the lower stage 12b.
[0057]
The control of the solenoid 42, that is, whether the retaining holes 16 a to 16 d are in a state where the retaining holes 16 a to 16 d can be retained or a state where they cannot be retained is performed as in the first embodiment.
If the solenoid 42 is operated and the slide plate 41 closes the bottom of the retaining holes 16a to 16d to make the retaining possible state, the game ball B can be captured in the retaining holes 16a to 16d as illustrated in FIG. As a result, the special route can be completed as in the first embodiment. Therefore, the same effect as Example 1 can be obtained.
[0058]
Further, the game ball B released from the warp outlet 24 onto the upper stage 12a falls from the front edge of the upper stage 12a, and passes from the retaining holes 16a to 16d to the lower stage 12b and falls from here. There is. Therefore, interest also increases whether the game ball B falls from the upper stage 12a or the lower stage 12b.
[0059]
The stage structure may be a multi-stage stage having three or more stages.
[0060]
[Example 3]
Even when two upper and lower stages are provided, the retaining holes 16a to 16d can be switched between a state where the retaining holes 16a to 16d can be retained and a state where the retaining is impossible.
As shown in FIG. 11, the central apparatus 10b of the present example includes an upper stage 12a and a lower stage 12b as in the second embodiment. However, the retaining holes 16a to 16d provided in the upper stage 12a are quadrangular, and lids 17a to 17d are attached to the holes, respectively. Further, numbers 1 to 4 are drawn on the lids 17a to 17d, respectively. When the lids 17a to 17d are raised (see FIG. 11B), the numbers are displayed facing the player.
[0061]
A mechanism for raising (opening) and lying down (closing) the lids 17a to 17d is as shown in FIG. An L-shaped lifting member 44 is arranged corresponding to each of the retaining holes 16a to 16d.
The elevating member 44 is driven by the solenoid 43, and when raised, the lids 17a to 17d are pushed up to stand and block the retaining holes 16a to 16d (FIG. 12 (a)). Since the floor portion of the elevating member 44 is slightly inclined and the floor portion is in the retaining holes 16a to 16d even in the raised position of FIG. 12 (a), a game is played on this (in the retaining holes 16a to 16d). Sphere B can be captured.
[0062]
Further, when the elevating member 44 is lowered, the lids 17a to 17d release the push-up force by the elevating member 44, so that they fall down and cover the retaining holes 16a to 16d (FIG. 12 (b)). When the elevating member 44 is in the lowered position shown in FIG. 12 (b), the distance between the elevating member 44 and the back surface of the upper stage 12a exceeds the diameter of the game ball B, and the game ball B on the elevating member 44 is here. Fall. The dropped game ball B rolls on the lower stage 12b and falls from its front edge.
[0063]
However, a guard wall 12c is provided at the center of the lower stage 12b, and as shown in FIG. 13 (b), the game ball B that tries to move from the side to the center rebounds, so that it is discharged from the stop position. The game ball B is difficult to enter the starting port 40.
The control of the solenoid 43, that is, whether the retaining holes 16a to 16d are allowed to stop or cannot be stopped is performed in the same manner as in the first and second embodiments.
[0064]
If the solenoid 43 is operated to raise the elevating member 44, the lids 17a to 17d are raised and the retaining holes 16a to 16d are allowed to be retained, the retaining holes 16a to 16d are exemplified as shown in FIG. The game ball B can be captured at the same time, whereby the special route can be completed as in the first embodiment. Therefore, the same effect as Example 1 can be obtained.
[0065]
Further, as illustrated in FIG. 13B, the game ball B discharged from the stop position is configured not to enter the start port 40 or difficult to enter, so that the game ball B stopped It is possible to reduce the starting point detection and only stop by the game ball that has been stopped.
[0066]
Further, the game ball B released from the warp outlet 24 onto the upper stage 12a falls from the front edge of the upper stage 12a, and passes from the retaining holes 16a to 16d to the lower stage 12b and falls from here. There is. Therefore, interest also increases whether the game ball B falls from the upper stage 12a or the lower stage 12b.
[0067]
Further, in the case of the present modification, if the solenoid 43 is operated in accordance with the number of reserved start memories, that is, if the number of reserved start memories is one, the lid 17a is erected and the retaining hole 16a is allowed to stop, and the start reserved memory is stored. If the number is two, the lids 17a and 17b are erected to bring the retaining holes 16a and 16b into a state where the retaining holes 16a and 16b can be retained, and if the number of reserved starting storage is three, the lids 17a, 17b and 17c are erected and the retaining holes 16a, 16b and 16c are If it is possible to stop and if the number of stored start-ups is 4, the lids 17a, 17b, 17c, 17d are raised and the stopping holes 16a, 16b, 16c, 16d are allowed to stop, so that the lids 17a, 17b, 17c, 17d The number of will indicate the start hold memory number. Since the display of the number of reserved start memories by the lids 17a to 17d is performed on the stage 12a, the player's visibility is good, and it is possible to judge even if the game ball B does not stop. It is possible to suitably notify the number.
[0068]
[Example 4]
This embodiment is an example in which the stopping means is brought into a stoppable state due to the display of a specific symbol. The configuration of the pachinko gaming machine including the central device 10 is the same as that in the first embodiment.
[0069]
In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 14 (a), if the special symbols fixedly displayed on the liquid crystal display device 54 are in a preset arrangement (737 in the illustrated example), a random number lottery is performed. Depending on the result, any one or more or all of the retaining holes 16a, 16b, 16c, 16d are brought into a state capable of retaining. FIG. 14B shows a state in which the retaining holes 16a and 16b are in a state capable of retaining.
[0070]
Since the stop means is brought into a stoppable state due to the display of the specific confirmed symbol in this way, the design and the number of stops can be related.
Since the retaining holes 16a, 16b, 16c, and 16d that are allowed to stop are determined by the lottery result, various states can be created, such as when the stopping hole can be effectively stopped and when the stopping state is less effective, It contributes to improving the interest of players.
[Modification]
In Example 4, as illustrated in FIG. 15A, “stop” is displayed with a dedicated symbol (such as “stop” and “cancel” in the figure) for operating the stop means. As described above, any one or more or all of the retaining holes 16a, 16b, 16c, and 16d can be made to be able to stay, and can be made to be unable to stay by displaying “release”.
[0071]
Further, as shown in FIG. 15B, a dedicated indicator 60 for displaying the result of random number lottery (the number of the retaining holes 16a, 16b, 16c, and 16d that are allowed to be retained). It can also be provided. In the example shown in the figure, 4 is displayed on the display 60, and all the four retaining holes 16a, 16b, 16c, 16d are in a state capable of retaining.
[0072]
Or a fixed symbol and operation | movement of the retaining holes 16a, 16b, 16c, 16d can also be matched previously. An example thereof is shown in FIG. As in the example shown in FIG. 16, the retaining holes 16a, 16b, 16c, and 16d are made to be able to stop according to the fixed symbol (FIG. 16 (a)), and are made impossible to stop (FIG. 16 (b)). You can also.
[0073]
[Example 5]
The present embodiment is an example in which the stopping means is brought into a stoppable state due to the game ball passing through a specific gate.
As shown in FIG. 17, the game board 70 has a central device 10, gates 71 and 72, a start port 40, a normal winning port 73 and 74, a big winning port 58 a and a normal winning port 75 and 76, etc. Is installed. As shown in FIG. 18A, the gate 71 is provided with a passage sensor 71a serving as a detecting means. Other configurations are the same as those of the first embodiment.
[0074]
In this pachinko gaming machine, when the passing sensor 71a of the left gate 71 detects a game ball, a random number lottery is performed, and one or more or all of the retaining holes 16a, 16b, 16c, 16d are stopped depending on the result. Enabled. FIG. 18B shows a state in which the retaining holes 16a and 16d are in a state capable of retaining.
[0075]
Since the retaining holes 16a, 16b, 16c, and 16d to be allowed to stop are determined by the lottery result when passing through the gate 71, there are various states such as when the stopping hole can be effectively stopped and when the stopping state is less effective. Can contribute to improving the interests of players.
[0076]
Further, when the game ball passes through the gate 71, at least one place can be stopped, and its operation can be expected.
[0077]
[Example 6]
The present embodiment is an example in which the stopping means is brought into a stoppable state due to the game ball winning a specific winning opening. The configuration of the pachinko gaming machine of this embodiment is the same as that of the fifth embodiment.
[0078]
The big winning device 58 is configured as shown in FIGS. 19 (a) and 20 (a).
In this pachinko machine, as shown in FIG. 19 (a), the stop holes 16a, 16b, 16c, and so on each time the left regular winning port 75 of the normal winning ports 75 and 76 attached to the big winning device 58 is won. 16d is made into a stoppable state one by one. FIG. 19B shows a state in which the retaining hole 16a is in a state capable of retaining.
[0079]
Further, as shown in FIG. 20 (a), each time a winning is made to the right normal winning opening 76, the retaining holes 16a, 16b, 16c, and 16d are made incapable of being retained one by one. FIG. 20 (b) shows a state in which the retaining hole 16d is brought into a non-retaining state from a state in which the four retaining holes 16a to 16d are made into a retainable state.
[0080]
When the game ball wins the normal winning opening 75, the stopping holes 16a to 16d in the stopping possible state increase by one place, and when winning the normal winning opening 76, one place decreases, so that the player can predict the operation.
[Modification]
In the sixth embodiment, as illustrated in FIG. 21, the retaining holes 16a, 16b, 16c, and 16d can be operated in association with a winning opening or a gate.
[0081]
In the example of FIG. 21, all the retaining holes 16 a, 16 b, 16 c, 16 d can be retained by winning at the regular winning opening 75 or 76, and the retaining holes 16 a, 16 d can be retained by winning at the ordinary winning opening 73. The stopping holes 16b and 16c are made to be able to stop by winning at the normal winning opening 74, and when passing through the gate 72, any one of the stopping holes 16a, 16b, 16c and 16d is made to be able to stop.
[0082]
On the other hand, when one of the retaining holes 16a, 16b, 16c, 16d, which has been allowed to stop after passing through the gate 71, is made unretainable and when the winning opening 40 is won, one of them is unretainable. In addition, if winning is made in the big winning opening 58a, all are made impossible to stop.
[0083]
If controlled in this way, the operation of the retaining holes 16a, 16b, 16c, 16d becomes random, and the player cannot predict the operation.
In addition, as shown in FIG. 22, a selection pattern for making a stoppable state (stop hole stop possible process) and a selection pattern for making a stop impossible state (stop hole stop release process) are prepared. A lottery is performed based on whether the player has won a specific winning opening or passed a specific gate, and selects one of the above selection patterns, and based on that, stops the retaining holes 16a, 16b, 16c, 16d. It can be made possible, or it can be made impossible to stop. Also in this case, since the operation of the retaining holes 16a, 16b, 16c, and 16d becomes random, the player cannot predict the operation.
[0084]
As mentioned above, although embodiment of this invention was described according to the Example etc., it cannot be overemphasized that this invention is not limited to these examples, and can implement variously in the range which does not deviate from the summary of this invention.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a central device according to a first embodiment.
FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram of a stoppable state and a stoppable state in the central device according to the first embodiment.
FIG. 3 is a block diagram of a control system (main part) of a pachinko gaming machine equipped with the central device of the first embodiment.
FIG. 4 is a flowchart of a storage start routine executed by the main control board in the first embodiment.
FIG. 5 is a flowchart of a storage release routine executed by the main control board in the first embodiment.
6 is a view showing an example of a guide route for a game ball on the stage of Embodiment 1. FIG.
FIG. 7 is a perspective view showing a stoppable state and a non-stoppable state in the central device according to the first embodiment.
8 is a perspective view of a central device according to Embodiment 2. FIG.
FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram of a stoppable state and a stoppable state in the central device according to the second embodiment.
FIGS. 10A and 10B are perspective views showing a stoppable state and a non-stoppable state in the central device according to the second embodiment.
FIG. 11 is a perspective view of a central device according to a third embodiment.
FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram of a stoppable state and a stoppable state in the central device according to the third embodiment.
FIG. 13 is a perspective view showing a stationary state and a stationary state in the central device according to the third embodiment.
14 is an explanatory diagram of Example 4. FIG.
FIG. 15 is an explanatory diagram of a modification of the fourth embodiment.
FIG. 16 is an explanatory diagram of another modification of the fourth embodiment.
FIG. 17 is a front view of the game board according to the fifth embodiment.
FIG. 18 is an explanatory diagram of a stopping operation according to the fifth embodiment.
19 is an explanatory diagram of Example 6. FIG.
20 is an explanatory diagram of Example 6. FIG.
FIG. 21 is an explanatory diagram of a modified example of the sixth embodiment.
FIG. 22 is an explanatory diagram of another modification of the sixth embodiment.
[Explanation of symbols]
10, 10a, 10b Central device (game device)
12 stages
12a Upper stage
12b Lower stage
16a-16d Stop hole (stop means)
17a-17d Lid (stopping means)
18 Lift plate (stopping means)
20a-20d Solenoid (stopping means)
40 starting port
24 Warp outlet (discharge outlet)
41 Slide plate (stopping means)
42 Solenoid (stopping means)
43 Solenoid (stopping means)
44 Lifting member (stopping means)
50 Main control board (stop control means)
52 Symbol display device
54 Liquid crystal display
56 Design control board
58 Grand Prize Winner

Claims (3)

A central device arranged at the center of the game board with a stage provided with an inclination to roll the game ball forward;
A entrance opening arranged below the central device, and when a game ball enters, a start opening that satisfies a starting condition of symbol variation,
In a pachinko gaming machine comprising start hold storage means for storing, as start hold, up to the upper limit number of times that the start condition has been met when the symbol variation cannot be started despite the start condition being satisfied,
A plurality of retaining holes provided to open to the stage;
There is an elevating plate that moves up and down in the retaining hole, and by making the elevating plate descend, the retaining hole is inserted into a part of one game ball so that the game ball can be retained . and switching means for the lifting plate to close the retention holes without affecting the game ball rolling on the stage be positioned upper end of the substantially same level as the stage formed by the stationary impossible state,
A stop control means for controlling the switching means to make the number of the stop holes corresponding to the number of the start hold stored in the start hold storage means into the stoppable state;
When the game balls stop in all the stop holes, a specific path for guiding other game balls flowing down the stage to the start port is formed by the stopped game balls ,
Even if game balls are not stopped in all the stop holes, the flow path of other game balls flowing down the stage is changed by contact with the game balls stopped in the stop holes. Characteristic pachinko machine. In the pachinko gaming machine according to claim 1,
The number of the retaining holes that can be parked by the suspension control means increases when the number of the start suspension stored in the start suspension storage means decreases and decreases when the number of the start suspension increases. Characteristic pachinko machine. In the pachinko gaming machine according to claim 1,
The pachinko gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the number of the retaining holes that are made possible to stop by the stop control means increases or decreases in accordance with an increase or decrease in the number of the start suspensions stored in the start suspension storage means.

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