JP4315885B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a pachinko gaming machine that can take a special gaming state, and relates to a pachinko gaming machine having a plurality of variable winning openings related to the special gaming.

  The pachinko gaming machine, which has been said to be a kind of game machine, is a type of machine that obtains a winning random number in response to the inflow of a game ball into the start winning opening, and performs a special game when the winning random number is winning. Here, a series of flow from the normal game to the special game will be explained. First, on the image display device on the condition that the symbol variation start condition is established based on the inflow of the game ball to the start winning opening. The special design and decorative design variation effects are started and stopped after a predetermined time. Then, when the stop special symbol is a predetermined symbol arrangement, the game shifts from the normal game to the special game. The special game of the type continuously performs an operation of continuously opening the big prize opening until a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) elapses or a predetermined number (for example, 10 balls) is won.

In addition, the pachinko gaming machine, which has been said to be two types in the past, is triggered by the inflow of game balls to the start winning opening, and the grand opening is opened and closed a predetermined number of times (for example, once or twice), and the winning is performed at the opening and closing. This is a type of model in which a special game is played when a hit ball passes through a specific area of the special winning opening. In this type of special game, an operation of continuously opening and closing the big prize opening is performed until a predetermined number of times (for example, 18 times) or a specific number (for example, 10) is won.
JP-A-7-313689

  Here, in the above-mentioned conventional model, a special winning opening that operates during a special game is determined in advance, and after the special game shift is determined, the determined special winning opening is opened or opened. Therefore, there is a problem that the player is very bored after the decision to move to the special game, compared to the high interest before the decision to move to the special game.

According to the present invention (1), the first variable winning opening {large winning opening 5-1 (1), large winning opening 5-1 (2) which can take an open state where a hit ball is easy to win and a closed state where winning is difficult. )} And the second variable winning opening {Large winning opening 5-2 (1), Large winning opening 5-2 (2)},
Distributing device {distribution having a first region {hole 8h (1), hole 8h (2)}} into which a game ball can flow and a second region {hole 8i (2), hole 8i (2)} Device 8 (1), sorting device 8 (2)},
Special game transition determining means {hit determining means 120 (1), special game transition determining means 130 (2)} for determining the transition to a special game that is advantageous to the player;
After the special game transition is decided, when a game ball flows into the first area {hole 8h (1), hole 8h (2)}, the first variable winning opening {large winning opening 5 during the special game. -1 (1), Grand Prize Winner 5-1 (2)} are opened, and on the other hand, a game ball flows into the second area {hole 8i (2), hole 8i (2)} Special game variable winning opening determining means for determining that the second variable winning opening {large winning opening 5-2 (1), large winning opening 5-2 (2)} is opened during the special game. {Large winning prize determining means 140 (1), Grand winning prize determining means 140 (2)},
Based on the determination by the special game variable winning opening determining means {big winning opening determining means 140 (1), large winning opening determining means 140 (2)}, the first variable winning opening {big winning opening 5-1 (1), the special prize opening 5-1 (2)} or the second variable prize opening {the big prize opening 5-2 (1), the big prize opening 5-2 (2)} is controlled to play a special game. It is a pachinko gaming machine having special game execution means {special game execution means 150 (1), special game execution means 150 (2)} to be executed.

  According to the present invention (2), the special game related to the first variable winning opening {Large winning opening 5-1 (1), Large winning opening 5-1 (2)} is the second variable winning opening {Large The pachinko gaming machine according to the invention (1), which is more advantageous to the player as compared to the special game relating to the winning opening 5-2 (1) and the big winning opening 5-2 (2)}.

In the present invention (3), the pachinko gaming machine
A first starting port {starting port 4 (1)} to which a sensor capable of sensing the inflow of game balls is attached;
An identification mark display device {image display device 2 (1)} capable of variably displaying an identification mark (special symbol),
The special game transition determining means {hit determining means 120 (1)}
Random number acquisition means {winning random number acquisition means 121 (1), fluctuation content determination random number acquisition means 131 () that acquires a winning random number and a variation content determination random number based on the inflow of game balls to the starting port {start port 4 (1)} 1)}
Based on the acquired winning random number and the variation content determination random number, the variation content of the identification mark (special symbol) and the stop identification symbol (stop special symbol) are determined, and the identification marker display device {image display device 2 (1) } The identification sign display control means {special design for controlling to display the determined stop identification sign (stop special symbol) with the variation content after the identification symbol (special symbol) is varied for a predetermined time with the variation content determined above Display control means 135 (1)},
A first hit determination means {hit determination means 122 (1)} that determines that the stop identification mark (stop special symbol) is a hit when it is in a predetermined form;
The special game execution means {special game execution means 150 (1)}
Control is performed so that the first variable winning opening {big winning opening 5-1 (1)} or the second variable winning opening {large winning opening 5-2 (1)} is kept open under a predetermined condition. ,
The pachinko gaming machine according to the invention (1) or (2).

In the present invention (4), the pachinko gaming machine
A specific area {specific area 10-2 (2)} that causes the passing of the hit ball to be an opportunity for a special game that is advantageous to the player can be taken into an open state in which the hit ball is easy to win and a closed state in which it is difficult to win. A third variable winning opening {large winning opening 10 (2)} that is the same as or different from the first variable winning opening or the second variable winning opening;
A second starting port {starting port 4 (2)} to which a sensor capable of sensing the inflow of game balls is attached;
The special game transition determining means {special game transition determining means 130 (2)}
Special game transition opportunity generating means {special game for opening / closing the third variable winning port {large winning port 10 (2)} based on the inflow of game balls to the second starting port {starting port 4 (2)} Transition opportunity granting means 120 (2)},
Based on the opening and closing, a special game transition is made to determine whether or not a game ball that has won a prize in the variable winning opening {large winning opening 10 (2)} has passed the specific area {specific area 10-2 (2)}. Determination means,
The special game execution means {special game execution means 150 (2)}
The first variable winning opening {big winning opening 5-1 (2)} or the second variable winning opening {large winning opening 5-2 (2)} repeats an open state and a closed state under predetermined conditions. Control,
The pachinko gaming machine according to the invention (1) or (2).

  According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, the distribution device {the distribution device 8 (1), the distribution device 8 (2)} can adopt an open state in which game balls are easy to win and a closed state in which it is difficult to win. Variable winning opening {Honey part 8a (1), Honey part 8b (1), Honey part 8a (2), Honey part 8b (2)}}, and only under the predetermined conditions after the special game transition decision, The pachinko gaming machine according to any one of the inventions (1) to (4) configured to be in an open state.

  According to the present invention (1), in a pachinko gaming machine that can take a special gaming state, a variable prize opening that is driven at the time of a special game is separated from the jackpot lottery after the special game transition is determined (after the big jackpot). Since the game ball is determined based on the winning of the game ball to the distribution device, the movement of the game ball in the distribution device is expected with excitement and excitement as to which variable winning port is driven after the special game transition is determined. It is possible to draw attention to the player, and as a result, there is an effect that it is possible to enhance the interest after the special game transition decision.

  According to the present invention (2), in addition to the above effects, the degree of the advantageous state for the player differs depending on the selected variable prize opening, so that the movement of the game ball in the sorting device can be further improved. As a result, there is an effect that it is possible to further enhance the interest after the decision to shift to the special game.

  According to the present invention (3), in addition to the above effects, since it is based on a conventional first-class pachinko machine (and a multi-function machine including the elements of the first-class pachinko machine), the first to the special game transition decision It is also possible to add a kind of unique high interest.

  According to the present invention (4), in addition to the above effects, the second type pachinko machine (and a multi-function machine including elements of the second type pachinko machine) is used as a base. It is possible to add a high interest characteristic unique to the two types.

  According to the present invention (5), the prize winning opening of the sorting apparatus is kept closed to prevent the winning of the game ball in the sorting apparatus, except when the variable prize opening driven during the special game is determined. It is possible to do this.

  Hereinafter, the meanings of terms used in the claims and the specification will be described, and the best mode of the present invention will be described in detail. The technical scope of the present invention is not limited to the following best mode. Also, in the following best mode, it is a pachinko gaming machine according to a conventional first type (first best mode) and a second type (second best mode). The present invention can be applied to any pachinko gaming machine capable of taking a special gaming state, such as an electric role or a combination of these machines. Further, the order of steps regarding various processes, such as the location and function of each means, and the names of means responsible for the processes of each step are not limited to the following modes.

  “Open state” means a state in which the variable prize opening is open, and “closed state” means not only a state in which the variable prize opening is closed, but also a prize that is difficult to win compared to the above open state. State. The “special game” means a game state that is more advantageous to the player than a normal game. “Winning” does not necessarily mean that a winning ball is involved, but indicates that there is a possibility of producing some profit when entering an object (for example, a sorting device, various winning holes, passing holes). It is a concept. The “predetermined condition” in the special game executing means refers to, for example, a case where the number of winning balls does not reach a predetermined number (for example, 10 balls) or a case where a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) is not exceeded. The “identification mark” refers to any display that can be visually recognized, and examples thereof include letters, numbers, and figures. “The more advantageous state for the player” means, for example, that the first variable prize opening has a larger number of prize ball payouts than the second variable prize opening, the opening (opening and closing) time is long, and the number of opening and closing is large. In addition to the case where the number of unit games is large, the case where it is in a position where it is easier to win than the second variable winning opening can be mentioned.

  The first best mode for carrying out the present invention will be described below. First, an example of a pachinko gaming machine according to the first best mode will be described with reference to the drawings. As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine adopts a configuration in which a front frame is fixed to be rotatable with respect to an outer frame. The front frame is formed with a storage frame for storing a game board having a game area 1 (1), and the game board is held in the storage frame. The game board has a game area partitioned by an inner rail and an outer rail, and a special symbol display unit 2-1 (1) for displaying a special symbol and a display of a decorative symbol are displayed in the game region. An image display device 2 (1) having a decorative symbol display section 2-2 (1) to perform, a passage opening (normal symbol operation gate) 3 (1) to which a sensor capable of detecting the inflow of the hit ball is attached, A start port (symbol operating port) 4 (1) to which a sensor capable of detecting inflow is attached, and a special winning port 5-1 (1) which can be driven open by a solenoid (not shown) under a predetermined condition during a special game. ) And a grand prize winning opening 5-2 (1), a side lamp 6 (1) as a game effect lamp, and an out opening 7 (1) for discharging a hit ball that has not won any winning opening outside the gaming area. , To determine the big prize opening to drive during special games Of the distribution device 8 (1), the firing device 9 for emitting (1) it is provided in the game region 1 (1) the game ball. The sorting device 8 (1), which is a feature of the present invention, will be described in detail later.

  FIG. 2 is a rear view of the pachinko gaming machine, and includes a main control device (main base) 100, a display control device (sub base) 200, and a prize ball payout mechanism 50 (award ball tank 51, prize ball rail 53, prize ball payout). A device 55), a prize ball control device 60, and the like are provided on the back side of the front frame (the side opposite to the game side).

Next, the round number distribution device 8 will be described with reference to FIGS. 3 and 4. The allocating device 8 (1) includes a honey member 8a (1) that can be opened / closed by a solenoid (not shown), a honey member 8b (1) that can be opened / closed by a solenoid (not shown), and the opened honey member 8a (1). And guide passages 8c (1) and 8e (1) for balls that have entered from the honey member 8b (2), an opening 8f (1) located downstream of the guide passage 8e (1), and the opening 8f It has a mortar-shaped croon 8g (1) in which the sphere released from (1) can rotate, and a hole 8h (1) and a hole 8i (1) provided on the croon 8g (1). . Incidentally, 8h (1) and 8i (1) are respectively provided with passage sensors 8h ₁ (1) and 8i ₁ (1) for detecting the winning of these holes.

  Here, the trajectory of the sphere until the sphere entering the device 8 (1) is guided to the hole 8h (1) and the hole 8i (1) will be described. First, when the honey 8a (1) and 8b (1) are opened, the ball that has entered the device 8 (1) through the honey 8a (1) is guided to the guide passage 8c (1) and the guide passage 8e (1). And finally, it is released vigorously from the opening 8f (1) located downstream of the guide passage 8e (1), and performs a rotational motion along the outer wall of the croon 8g (1). Eventually, as the kinetic energy decreases, the centrifugal force decreases, and as a result, the rotator rotates inward from the outer wall, and finally the hole 8h (1) located at the center of the mortar-shaped croon 8g (1). And any one of the holes 8i (1).

  In the case of this best mode, when the ball enters the hole 8h (1), the special winning opening 5-1 (1) is driven to open during the special game, while the ball enters the hole 8i (1). In the special game, the special winning opening 5-2 (1) is opened. This will be described in detail with reference to the following flowchart.

  Next, each component of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode will be described with reference to the block diagram of FIG. As shown in FIG. 5, the main controller 100 (1) includes a start winning opening winning detection device {start opening 4 (1)}, various game effect lamps {eg side lamp 6 (1)}, and a large winning opening 5- 1 (1) and 5-2 (1), sorting device 8 (1), decorative symbol display control means (display control device) 200 (1), symbol display device 2 (1), prize ball payout device 55 (1) The display control device 200 (1) and the symbol display device 2 (1) are further electrically connected.

  Hereinafter, each component will be described. First, the main controller 100 (1) determines whether or not the start port 4 (1) has won a start port winning determination means 110 (1), information on the hold (for example, the winning random number and the change contents related to the hold) Pending information management means 115 (1) for managing the determined random number), winning determination means 120 (1) for determining whether or not the special game transition condition is met, special symbol display section 2-1 (1) Special symbol display content determining means 130 (1) for determining the display content of the special symbol above, and special symbol display control for controlling and changing the special symbol by controlling the special symbol display unit 2-1 (1) Means 135 (1), special winning opening determining means 140 (1) for determining a special winning opening to be driven during the special game, special winning game by driving the special winning opening determined by the means 140 (1) Special game execution means for executing 50 (1), game content information transmitting means 160 (1) for transmitting information on decorative symbols and the like to the display control device 200 (1) side, and controlling the winning ball payout device 55 (1) based on winning in each winning opening. And a prize ball payout control means 170 (1) for controlling to pay out a predetermined prize ball. Hereinafter, each element will be described in detail.

  First, the hold information management means 115 (1) has hold information recording means 115 a (1) for recording hold information (for example, a winning random number and variable content determination random number related to the hold).

  The winning determination means 120 (1) detects the winning from the starting winning opening winning detection device {starting opening 4 (1)} under the condition that the random number acquisition condition is satisfied (for example, the situation where the holding ball has not reached the upper limit). It has a winning random number acquisition means 121 (1) for acquiring a winning random number when receiving a signal, and a hit determination means 122 (1) for determining whether or not the winning random number is winning. Here, the hit determination means 122 (1) further includes a hit determination table 122a (1) that is referred to when determining whether or not it is a hit.

  The special symbol display content determination means 130 (1) is a start winning opening winning detection device {start opening 4 (1)} under the condition that the random number acquisition condition is satisfied (for example, the situation where the reserved ball has not reached the upper limit). Fluctuation content determination random number acquisition means 131 (1) for acquiring a fluctuation content determination random number when a winning detection signal is received from, and fluctuation content determination means 132 (for determining the fluctuation content based on the fluctuation content determination random number) 1) and stop symbol determining means 133 (1) for determining the final stop symbol of the special symbol. Here, the variation content determination means 132 (1) further includes a variation content table 132a (1) that is referred to when determining the variation content.

  The special winning opening determination means 140 is configured so that the honey 8a (1) and 8b (1) of the sorting apparatus 8 (1) that is normally closed are in a predetermined situation (a situation where the special game transition execution flag is on). The distribution device release control means 141 (1) for controlling the release and the ball that has won a prize in the distribution device 8 (1) at the time of the release is one of the holes {hole 8h (1), hole 8i (1)}. Distribution determining means 142 (1) for determining whether or not the vehicle has entered. Here, the distribution device release control means 141 (1) may open the honey 8a (1) and 8b (1) of the distribution device 8 (1), that is, the “predetermined situation”. Has a distribution device open determination means 141a (1) for determining whether or not the above is satisfied.

  The special game execution means 150 (1) executes the special game for determining whether or not the special game may be executed (specifically, whether or not any special winning opening release flag is generated). The determination unit 151 (1) is included.

Next, since the sorting device 8 (1) among the peripheral devices of the main control device 100 (1) has been described in detail, the display control device 200 (1) will be described in detail here. The display control device 200 (1) includes game content information receiving means 201 (1) for receiving game content information from the game content information transmitting means 160 (1) of the main control device 100 (1), and the main control device. All control related to display on the decorative symbol display section 2-2 (1) of the image display device 2 (1), including control for stopping the decorative symbol after changing for a predetermined time according to the determination on the 100 (1) side. And image display control means 202 (1) for performing. Here, the image display control unit 202 (1) includes production content determination unit 202 a (1) that decides details of production content such as decorative symbols and notices based on information from the main control device 100 (1). Further, the means 202a (1) includes effect content data recording means 202a ₁ (1) in which data relating to effect contents such as decorative symbols and notices are recorded.

  Next, an example of the flow of processing performed on the main control device 100 (1) side in the processing according to the best mode will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. First, FIG. 6 is a main flowchart showing a flow of general processing performed by the main controller 100 (1). As shown in FIG. 6, the main controller 100 (1) includes a special game determination random number acquisition process (1) 100, a special game transition determination process (1) 200, a special winning prize determination process (1) 300, a special game. The execution process (1) 400 and prize ball payout process (1) 500 are performed in a loop. Then, when the conditions for each process are satisfied, the process is performed. When the conditions are not satisfied, the process is skipped. Here, the prize ball payout process (1) 500 receives a prize at all the prize winning openings (starting opening, big prize winning opening, etc.), and a predetermined number of prize ball payouts performed by the prize ball payout control means 170 (1). It is processing.

  Next, a special game determination random number acquisition process (1) 100 according to the best mode will be described with reference to FIG. First, in step 102, the start opening winning determination means 110 (1) determines whether or not the start opening 4 (1) has been won. In the case of Yes in step 102, in step 104, the hold information management means 115 (1) refers to the hold information recording means 115a (1), and determines whether or not the number of hold balls is not the upper limit (for example, 4 pieces). In the case of Yes in step 104, in step 106, the winning random number acquiring unit 121 (1) acquires the winning random number, and the changing content random number acquiring unit 131 (1) acquires the changing content determining random number, and the next process { The process proceeds to the special game transition determination process (1)}. In addition, also when it is No in steps 102 and 104, it transfers to the following process {special game transfer determination process (1)}.

  Next, the special game transition determination process (1) 200 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. First, in step 202, the hit determination means 120 (1) determines whether or not the variation start condition is satisfied, specifically, whether or not a reserved ball exists, and whether or not the previous symbol variation has ended. It is determined whether or not a special game is in progress. If Yes in step 202, then in step 204, the special symbol display content determination means 130 (1) determines the stop symbol and the variation content based on the winning random number and the variation content determination random number. Next, in step 206, the special symbol display control means 135 (1) changes the special symbol in accordance with the determined variation content, and the special symbol display unit on the image display device 2 so as to stop at the determined stop symbol. 2-1 (1) is controlled. In step 208, the winning determination means 122 (1) refers to the winning determination table 122a (1) to determine whether or not the winning random number is winning. The winning determination means 120 (1) turns on the special game (1) execution flag, and proceeds to the next process {large winning prize determination process (1)}. Note that the process proceeds to the next process also in the case of No in step 202 and step 208.

  Next, the special winning opening determination process (1) will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. First, in step 302, the allocation device release determination means 141a (1) determines whether or not the special game (1) execution flag is on. If YES in step 302, in step 304, the sorting device release control means 141 drives the solenoid to open the honey 8a (1) and 8b (1) of the sorting device 8 (1). Then, in step 306, the sorting device release determining means 141a (1) determines whether or not the ball has entered the sorting device. If yes, the winning port of the sorting device is closed in step 308. To do. Next, in step 310, the distribution determining means 142 (1) determines whether or not the game ball has flowed into the hole 8h (1). If yes, in step 312, the winning prize opening 5- 1 (1) Turn on the release flag. In step 318, the special winning opening determination means 101 (1) turns off the special game (1) execution flag, and proceeds to the next process {special game execution process (1)}. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 310, in step 314, the distribution determination means 142 (1) determines whether or not the game ball has flowed into the hole 8i (1), and in the case of Yes in step 314, In step 316, the special winning opening 5-2 (1) release flag is turned on, and the process proceeds to step 318. In the case of No in step 302, step 306, and step 314, the process proceeds to the next process {special game execution process (1)}. In step 310 or step 314, when the winning of the hole 8h (1) or the hole 8 (i) is first confirmed, even if an inflow of other game balls is detected thereafter, this is invalidated. . Therefore, even if a plurality of game balls are won in the sorting apparatus, the contents of the special game are determined based on the game ball that is won first in the hole 8h (1) or the hole 8 (i). In addition, when the special game (1) execution flag is off (out of the valid time), the game ball wins the sorting apparatus, and the game ball wins the hole 8h (1) or the hole 8 (i) However, it does not shift to special games.

  Next, the special game execution process (1) 400 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. First, in step 402, the special game execution determination unit 151 (1) determines whether or not the release flag of the special winning opening 5-1 (1) is on. In the case of Yes in step 402, in step 404, the special game execution means 150 (1) drives the solenoid of the special winning opening 5-1 (1) to open the special winning opening 5-1 (1). Then, in step 406, the special game execution means 150 (1) determines whether or not a predetermined number (for example, 10 balls) of game balls have been won, and if yes, in step 408, the special game execution means 150 ( 1) stops driving the solenoid of the special winning opening 5-1 (1) and closes the special winning opening 5-1 (1). On the other hand, in the case of No in step 406, in step 410, the special game executing means 150 (1) determines whether or not a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) has elapsed, and in the case of Yes, the process proceeds to step 408. To do. Next, in step 412, the special game executing means 150 (1) determines whether or not the round (for example, 15 rounds) set in the special game has ended. In the case of Yes in step 412, in step 414, the special game executing means 150 (1) ends the special game and turns off the special winning opening 5-1 (1) release flag, and performs the next process (award). The process proceeds to the ball payout process 500). Note that the process proceeds to the next process also in the case of No in step 410 and step 412.

  On the other hand, in the case of No in Step 402, in Step 416, the special game execution determination unit 151 (1) determines whether or not the release flag of the special winning opening 5-2 (1) is on. In the case of Yes in step 416, in step 418, the special game execution means 150 (1) drives the solenoid of the special winning opening 5-2 (1) to open the special winning opening 5-2 (1). In step 420, the special game executing means 150 (1) determines whether or not a predetermined number (for example, five balls) of game balls have been won. If yes, in step 422, the special game executing means 150 (1). 1) stops driving the solenoid of the special winning opening 5-2 (1) and closes the special winning opening 5-2 (1). On the other hand, in the case of No in Step 420, in Step 424, the special game executing means 150 (1) determines whether or not a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) has elapsed, and in the case of Yes, the process proceeds to Step 422. To do. Next, in step 426, the special game executing means 150 (1) determines whether or not the round (for example, 7 rounds) set in the special game has ended. In the case of Yes in step 426, in step 428, the special game execution means 150 (1) ends the special game and turns off the special winning opening 5-2 (1) release flag, and performs the next process (award). The process proceeds to the ball payout process 500). Note that the process proceeds to the next process also in the case of No in step 416, step 424, and step 426.

  Next, the operation of the best mode will be described with reference to FIG. 1, FIG. 3, and FIG. As shown in FIG. 1, the player operates the launching device 9 (1) to launch a game ball into the game area 1 (1). Then, when a game ball wins at the start opening 4 (1), the special symbol display unit 2-1 (1) and the decorative symbol display unit 2-2 (1) on the symbol display device 2 (1) start to display a variation. To do. Then, when the special symbol (and the decorative symbol) stops in a predetermined mode (for example, “777”), the special game transition determination is made. Next, as shown in FIG. 3, the splash sections 8a (1) and 8b (1) of the sorting apparatus 8 (1) are opened. In this state, when the player further fires a game ball, the game ball wins a prize in the sorting device 8 (1) via the honey section. Immediately after the winning, the honey portions 8a (1) and 8b (1) are closed. Then, as shown in FIG. 4, the game ball won in the sorting device 8 (1) rotates in the dish-like croon 8g (1), and eventually approaches the center of the croon as the kinetic energy decreases. Specifically, it flows down to either the hole 8h (1) or the hole 8i (1). And after flowing down into one of the holes, the special game starts. Here, when it flows down to the hole 8h (1), the special winning opening 5-1 (1) is opened during the special game, and when it flows down to the hole 8i (1), it is during the special game. Grand prize opening 5-2 (1) opens. In the best mode, when the special winning opening 5-1 (1) is opened, the round winning prize opening 5-2 (1) is opened while the ten-count per round continues for 15 rounds. In such a case, it is configured such that only 7 rounds are continued with five counts per round, and the advantageous state of the player differs depending on which one is released.

  According to this best mode, in the conventional first-class pachinko gaming machine, after the special game transition decision (after the big hit), the big winning opening driven at the special game is separated from the big win lottery. Since it is determined based on the winning of the game ball to the device, the player moves the movement of the game ball in the allocating device while expecting and excitement about which big winning opening is driven after the special game transition decision is made. As a result, there is an effect that it is possible to enhance the interest after the decision to shift to the special game.

  Furthermore, according to the best mode, the degree of the advantageous state for the player differs depending on the selected winning prize opening, so that the player can pay more attention to the movement of the game ball in the sorting apparatus. As a result, there is an effect that it is possible to further enhance the interest after the special game transition decision.

  Furthermore, according to this best mode, since it is based on a conventional first-class pachinko machine, it is possible to add a high interest characteristic unique to the first-class until reaching the special game transition decision.

  Furthermore, according to the best mode, except for determining a big prize opening to be driven at the time of a special game, the winning portion of the sorting device is kept closed to prevent winning of the game ball in the sorting device. It is possible to do this.

  Next, a second best mode for carrying out the present invention will be described. However, description of components common to the first best mode is omitted. First, an example of a pachinko gaming machine according to the second best mode will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 11, the pachinko gaming machine is a so-called “honey thing” / “second type” and has a special winning opening 10 (2) related to special game transition. . Here, the special winning opening 10 (2) is provided with an openable / closable honeycomb portion 10-3 (2), and further has a specific area 10-1 (2) and a normal area 10-2 (2) inside. is doing. Moreover, the start port 4 (2) is provided in the board surface left and right. In the normal state, the game ball does not win in the big winning opening 10 (2) because the honey section 10-3 (2) is closed, but the gaming ball wins in the start opening 4 (2). In this case, the honey part 10-3 (2) of the big winning opening 10 opens and closes, and the opening and closing allows the game ball to win in the big winning opening 10 (2).

  Next, each component of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode will be described with reference to the block diagram of FIG. As shown in FIG. 12, the main controller 100 (2) includes a start winning opening winning detection device {start opening 4 (2)}, various game effect lamps {for example, a side lamp 6 (1)}, and a large winning opening 5- 1 (2) to 5-3 (2), the sorting device 8 (2), and the prize ball payout device 55 (2) are electrically connected.

  Hereinafter, each component will be described. First, the main controller 100 (2) opens and closes the big prize opening 10 (2) under a predetermined condition, starting opening prize determination means 110 (2) for judging whether or not a winning is made to the starting hole 4 (2). Special game transition opportunity granting means 120 (2), special game transition determination means for determining whether or not a game ball has won a specific area 10-1 (2) of the special winning opening 10 (2) under a predetermined condition 130 (2), a special winning opening determining means 140 (2) for determining a special winning opening to be driven during the special game, and the special winning opening determined by the means 140 (2) is driven. Special game execution means 150 (2) for execution, and prize ball payout control means 170 for controlling the prize ball payout device 55 (2) to pay out predetermined prize balls based on winning in each winning opening. 2). Hereinafter, each element will be described in detail.

  First, the special game transition opportunity granting means 120 (2) drives the solenoid to open / close the honey part 10-3 (2) of the special winning opening 10 (2) a predetermined number of times (for example, once or twice). It has a large winning opening 10 (2) to be controlled and an opening / closing control means 120a (2). In this best mode, the start opening 4 (2) provided on the left and right is configured to open and close once when winning a prize and to open and close twice when entering right.

  The special winning opening determination means 140 (2) sets the honey 8a (2) and 8b (2) of the sorting apparatus 8 (2) which is normally closed to a predetermined situation {game in the specific area 10-1 (2). The distribution device opening control means 141 (2) for controlling the opening under the condition that the ball has passed} and the ball that has won a prize in the distribution device 8 (2) at the time of the opening is one of the holes {hole 8h (2 ), And a distribution determining means 142 (2) for determining whether or not the hole 8i (2)} has been entered. Here, the distribution device release control means 141 (2) may or may not open the honey 8a (2) and 8b (2) of the distribution device 8 (2), that is, the “predetermined situation”. Has a distribution device open determination means 141a (2) for determining whether or not the above is satisfied.

  The special game execution means 150 (2) executes the special game for determining whether or not the special game may be executed (specifically, whether or not any special winning opening / closing flag is generated). It has the determination means 151 (2).

  Next, among the peripheral devices of the main controller 100 (2), the sorting device 8 (2) is the same as the sorting device 8 (1) in the first best mode, which has been described in detail above, so here Now, the special winning opening 10 (2) will be described. The special winning opening 10 (2) has a specific area 10-1 (2) related to special game transfer and a normal area 10-2 (2) not related to special game transfer. The former is so-called “V zone”.

  Next, an example of the flow of processing performed on the main control device 100 (2) side in the processing according to the best mode will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. First, FIG. 13 is a main flowchart showing a flow of general processing performed by the main controller 100 (2). As shown in FIG. 13, the main control device 100 (2) has a special game transition determination process (2) 1200, a special winning opening determination process (2) 1300, a special game execution process (2) 1400, a prize ball payout process ( 2) 1500 processes are performed in a loop. Then, when the conditions for each process are satisfied, the process is performed. When the conditions are not satisfied, the process is skipped. Here, the prize ball payout process (2) 1500 receives a prize at all the prize winning openings (startup opening, large prize winning opening, etc.), and a predetermined number of prize ball payouts performed by the prize ball payout control means 170 (2). It is processing.

  Next, the special game transition determination process (2) 1200 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. First, in step 1202, the start opening winning determination means 110 (2) determines whether or not the start opening 4 (2) has been won under a condition satisfying the release condition (for example, not in a special game). In the case of Yes in step 1202, in step 1204, the winning prize opening 10 (2) opening / closing control means 120a (2) drives the solenoid to move the winning prize opening 10 (2) a predetermined number of times (for example, once or 2). Control) to open and close. Then, in step 1206, the special game transition determining means 130 (2) determines whether or not the game ball has won the big winning opening 10 (2) during the opening / closing, and in the case of Yes in step 1206, step 1208 is determined. Thus, the special game transition determining means 130 (2) determines whether or not a game ball has won the specific area 10-1 (2) of the special winning opening 10 (2). In the case of Yes in step 1208, in step 1210, the special game transition determining means 130 (2) turns on the special game execution flag, and proceeds to the next process {large winning prize determination process (2)}. Note that the process proceeds to the next process also in the case of No in step 1202, step 1206, and step 1208.

  Next, the special winning opening determination process (2) 1300 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. First, in step 1302, the sorting device release determination unit 141a (2) determines whether or not the special game (2) execution flag is on. In the case of Yes in step 1302, in step 1304, the sorting device release control means 141 (2) drives the solenoid to open the honey 8a (2) and 8b (2) of the sorting device 8 (2). To do. In step 1306, the sorting device release determining means 141a (2) determines whether or not the ball has entered the sorting device. If yes, in step 1308, the winning port of the sorting device is closed. To do. Next, in step 1310, the distribution determination unit 142 (2) determines whether or not the game ball has flowed into the hole 8h (2). If yes, in step 1312, the winning prize opening 5- 1 (2) Turn on the release flag. In step 1318, the special winning opening determination means 101 (2) turns off the special game (2) execution flag and proceeds to the next process {special game execution process (2)}. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1310, in step 1314, the allocation determination unit 142 (2) determines whether or not the game ball has flowed into the hole 8i (2). In step 1316, the special winning opening 5-2 (2) release flag is turned on, and the flow proceeds to step 1318. In the case of No in step 1302, step 1306, and step 1314, the process proceeds to the next process {special game execution process (2)}.

  Next, the special game execution process (2) 1400 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. First, in step 1402, the special game execution determination unit 151 (2) determines whether or not the open / close flag of the special winning opening 5-1 (2) is on. In the case of Yes in step 1402, in step 1404, the special game executing means 150 (2) opens and closes the special winning opening 5-1 (2) by driving the solenoid of the special winning opening 5-1 (2). Then, in step 1406, the special game executing means 150 (2) determines whether or not a predetermined number (for example, 10 balls) of game balls have been won. If yes, in step 1408, the special game executing means 150 ( 2) stops driving the solenoid of the special winning opening 5-1 (2) and closes the special winning opening 5-1 (2). On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1406, in step 1410, the special game executing means 150 (2) determines whether or not a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) has elapsed, and in the case of Yes, the process proceeds to step 1408. To do. Next, in step 1412, the special game executing means 150 (2) determines whether or not the round (for example, 15 rounds) set in the special game has ended. In the case of Yes in step 1412, in step 1414, the special game executing means 150 (2) ends the special game, turns off the special winning opening 5-1 (2) open / close flag, and performs the next process (award). The process proceeds to a ball payout process 1500). Note that the process proceeds to the next process also in the case of No in step 1410 and step 1412.

  On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1402, in step 1416, the special game execution determination unit 151 (2) determines whether or not the open / close flag of the special winning opening 5-2 (2) is on. In the case of Yes in step 1416, in step 1418, the special game executing means 150 (2) opens and closes the special winning opening 5-2 (2) by driving the solenoid of the special winning opening 5-2 (2). Then, in step 1420, the special game executing means 150 (2) determines whether or not a predetermined number (for example, five balls) of game balls have been won. If yes, in step 1422, the special game executing means 150 ( 2) stops driving the solenoid of the special winning opening 5-2 (2) and closes the special winning opening 5-2 (2). On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1420, in step 1424, the special game executing means 150 (2) determines whether or not a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) has elapsed, and in the case of Yes, the process proceeds to step 1422. To do. Next, in step 1426, the special game executing means 150 (2) determines whether or not the round (for example, 7 rounds) set in the special game has ended. In the case of Yes in step 1426, in step 1428, the special game executing means 150 (2) ends the special game and turns off the special winning opening 5-2 (2) open / close flag to perform the next processing (award). The process proceeds to a ball payout process 1500). Note that the process proceeds to the next process also in the case of No in step 1416, step 1424, and step 1426.

  Next, the operation of the best mode will be described with reference to FIGS. 11, 3 and 4. In the following description, the symbol “(1)” used in FIGS. 3 and 4 is replaced with “(2)”. As shown in FIG. 11, the player operates the launching device 9 (2) to launch a game ball into the game area 1 (2). Then, when a game ball wins at the start opening 4 (2), the honey part 10-3 (2) of the large winning opening 10 (2) opens and closes a predetermined number of times. Then, when the game ball that has won the grand prize opening 10 (2) based on the opening / closing operation wins the specific area 10-1 (2), the special game transition determination is made. Next, as shown in FIG. 3, the splash sections 8a (2) and 8b (2) of the sorting apparatus 8 (2) are opened. In this state, when the player further fires a game ball, the game ball wins a prize in the sorting device 8 (2) via the honey part. Immediately after the winning, the honey portions 8a (2) and 8b (2) are closed. Then, as shown in FIG. 4, the game ball won in the sorting device 8 (2) rotates in a dish-like croon 8g (2), and eventually approaches the center of the croon as the kinetic energy decreases. Specifically, it flows down to either the hole 8h (2) or the hole 8i (2). And after flowing down into one of the holes, the special game starts. Here, when it flows down to the hole 8h (2), the special winning opening 5-1 (2) is opened and closed during the special game, and when it flows down to the hole 8i (2), it is during the special game. The grand prize opening 5-2 (2) opens and closes. And in this best mode, when the big prize opening 5-1 (2) is opened and closed, the tenth prize per round continues for 15 rounds, whereas the big prize opening 5-2 (2) opens and closes. In such a case, it is configured such that only 7 rounds are continued with five counts per round, and the advantageous state of the player differs depending on which one is released.

  According to this best mode, in the conventional second-class pachinko machine, after the special game transition decision (after the big hit), the big prize opening driven during the special game is separated from the big win lottery. Since it is determined based on the winning of the game ball to the distribution device, pay attention to the player about the movement of the game ball in the distribution device with expectation and excitement as to which special winning opening will be driven after determining the special game transition As a result, there is an effect that it is possible to enhance the interest after the special game transition decision.

  Furthermore, according to the best mode, the degree of the advantageous state for the player differs depending on the selected winning prize opening, so that the player can pay more attention to the movement of the game ball in the sorting apparatus. As a result, there is an effect that it is possible to further enhance the interest after the special game transition decision.

  Furthermore, according to this best mode, since it is based on the conventional second-class pachinko machine, it is possible to add a high interest characteristic peculiar to the second class until a special game transition decision is made.

  Furthermore, according to this best mode, except for determining a big winning opening to be driven at the time of a special game, the winning opening of the sorting apparatus is kept closed to prevent winning of the game ball in the distributing apparatus. It is possible to do this.

  It should be understood that the configurations in the first and second best modes are not limited, and various modifications that can be assumed by those skilled in the art are also described. For example, in this best mode, the player's profit state is different depending on which big winning opening is opened, but may be the same. Also, if the number of rounds is the same and the upper limit of the number of winning balls is different, the number of rounds is different, the upper limit of the number of winning balls is different, the opening times of the rounds are different, etc. But various changes are possible.

  Furthermore, with regard to the sorting apparatus, the best mode has been illustrated with two holes, but if there are three big winning openings, three holes may be provided. Even when there are only two winning holes, more than two holes may be provided. In this case, for example, when winning in the first hole, the big winning hole A is won in the second hole. It is also possible to change such as opening the big prize opening B in the case of winning, and opening the big winning opening A and the big prize opening B alternately every round when winning in the third hole.

FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to the first best mode. FIG. 2 is a rear view of the pachinko gaming machine according to the first best mode. FIG. 3 is an external view of a sorting apparatus for a pachinko gaming machine according to the first best mode. FIG. 4 is an external view of a croon of the pachinko gaming machine sorting apparatus according to the first best mode. FIG. 5 is a block diagram of the pachinko gaming machine according to the first best mode. FIG. 6 is a flowchart listing main processes on the main controller side of the pachinko gaming machine according to the first best mode. FIG. 7 is a flowchart of the special game determination random number acquisition process (1) on the main controller side of the pachinko gaming machine according to the first best mode. FIG. 8 is a flowchart of the special game transition determination process (1) on the main controller side of the pachinko gaming machine according to the first best mode. FIG. 9 is a flowchart of the special winning opening determination process (1) on the main control device side of the pachinko gaming machine according to the first best mode. FIG. 10 is a flowchart of the special game execution process (1) on the main controller side of the pachinko gaming machine according to the first best mode. FIG. 11 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to the second best mode. FIG. 12 is a configuration block of a pachinko gaming machine according to the second best mode. FIG. 13 is a flowchart listing main processes on the main controller side of the pachinko gaming machine according to the second best mode. FIG. 14 is a flowchart of the special game transition determination process (2) on the main controller side of the pachinko gaming machine according to the second best mode. FIG. 15 is a flowchart of the special winning opening determination process (2) on the main control device side of the pachinko gaming machine according to the second best mode. FIG. 16 is a flowchart of the special game execution process (2) on the main controller side of the pachinko gaming machine according to the second best mode.

Explanation of symbols

2 (1) Image display device 4 (1), 4 (2) Start port 5-1 (1), 5-1 (2), 5-2 (1), 5-2 (2), 10 (2) Grand prize opening 8 (1), 8 (2) Sorting device 8a (1), 8b (1), 8a (2), 8b (2) Honey part 8h (1), 8h (2), 8i (2) , 8i (2) Hole 10-2 (2) Specific area 120 (1) Hit determination means 120 (2) Special game transition opportunity grant means 121 (1) Winning random number acquisition means 122 (1) Hit determination means 130 (2) Special game transition determining means 131 (1) Fluctuation content determining random number acquiring means 135 (1) Special symbol display control means 140 (1), 140 (2) Grand prize opening determining means Large winning mouth determining means 150 (1), 150 ( 2) Special game execution means Special game execution means

Claims (7)

A first variable winning port and a second variable winning port, which can take an open state in which a hit ball is easy to win and a closed state in which it is difficult to win;
A sorting apparatus having a first area and a second area into which game balls can flow;
A special game transition determining means for determining transition to a special game in which the player is in an advantageous state;
If a game ball flows into the first area after the special game transition decision and before the special game transition , the first variable winning opening is opened during the special game, while the second area enters the second area. A special prize variable winning opening determining means for determining that the second variable prize opening is opened during the special game when a game ball flows in;
Special game executing means for controlling the first variable winning opening or the second variable winning opening based on the determination in the special game variable winning opening determining means, and executing the special game. A pachinko gaming machine configured such that a special game related to one variable prize opening becomes more advantageous to the player than a special game related to the second variable prize opening,
The pachinko machine is
A first starter to which a sensor capable of sensing the inflow of game balls is attached;
An identification sign display device capable of variably displaying the identification sign,
The special game transition determining means is
Random number obtaining means for obtaining a winning random number and a variation content determining random number based on the inflow of game balls to the starting opening,
Based on the obtained the winning random number and the change contents determination random number, wherein to determine the stop identification mark and variable contents of the identification label, after said identifying labeled varied predetermined time the changing content on the identification marker display device Identification sign display control means for controlling to display the stop identification sign;
And having a first hit determination means for determining a win when the stop identification mark is in a predetermined mode,
The special game execution means includes
With said first variable winning opening or said second variable winning opening is controlled so as to continue the open state under a predetermined condition
The special game variable winning prize determining means is:
A pachinko gaming machine configured to have a valid time from entering the first area and the second area after determining the transition to the special game . A first variable winning port and a second variable winning port, which can take an open state in which a hit ball is easy to win and a closed state in which it is difficult to win;
A sorting apparatus having a first area and a second area into which game balls can flow;
A special game transition determining means for determining transition to a special game in which the player is in an advantageous state;
If a game ball flows into the first area after the special game transition decision and before the special game transition , the first variable winning opening is opened during the special game, while the second area enters the second area. A special prize variable winning opening determining means for determining that the second variable prize opening is opened during the special game when a game ball flows in;
Special game executing means for controlling the first variable winning opening or the second variable winning opening based on the determination in the special game variable winning opening determining means, and executing the special game. A pachinko gaming machine configured such that a special game related to one variable prize opening becomes more advantageous to the player than a special game related to the second variable prize opening,
The pachinko machine is
A third variable winning opening that can take an open state in which the hit ball is easy to win and a closed state in which it is difficult to win, and has a specific area inside which the passing of the hit ball is an opportunity for a special game transition that is advantageous for the player,
And a second starting port to which a sensor capable of sensing inflow of game balls is attached,
The special game transition determining means is
Special game transition opportunity generating means for opening and closing the third variable prize opening based on the inflow of game balls to the second starting port;
Special game transition determining means for determining whether or not a game ball won in the variable winning opening based on the opening and closing has passed the specific area,
The special game execution means includes
With said first variable winning opening or said second variable winning opening is controlled to repeat the open and closed states at predetermined conditions
The special game variable winning prize determining means is:
A pachinko gaming machine configured to have a valid time from entering the first area and the second area after determining the transition to the special game .   The pachinko gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein said special game variable winning opening determination means validates the first entry into either said first area or said second area. The pachinko gaming machine, even if ball entrance to one of the first region and the second region outside the effective time, the the special game is configured not to migrate, claims 1 to 3 The pachinko gaming machine according to any one of the above. The allocating device has a fourth variable winning opening that can take an open state in which game balls are easy to win and a closed state in which it is difficult to win, and is in an open state only under a predetermined condition after the special game transition decision is made. The pachinko gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4 , which is configured to be obtained.   The special game transition determining means turns on a special game execution flag when the first winning determination means determines that the winning
  The special game variable winning a prize determining means, until the special game transition determining means turns on the special game execution flag, until it enters either the first area or the second area When the ball enters the first area during the effective time, the first variable winning opening opening flag is turned on while the ball enters the second area during the effective time. The second variable prize opening release flag is turned on, and when either the first variable prize opening release flag or the second variable prize opening release flag is turned on, the special game execution flag is turned off and the End the valid time,
  2. The pachinko gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the special game executing means executes the special game only when one of the first variable prize opening opening flag and the second variable prize opening opening flag is on. .   The special game transition determining means turns on the special game execution flag when the special game transition determining means determines that the specific area has passed.
  The special game variable winning a prize determining means, until the special game transition determining means turns on the special game execution flag, until it enters either the first area or the second area When the ball enters the first area during the effective time, the first variable winning opening opening flag is turned on while the ball enters the second area during the effective time. The second variable prize opening release flag is turned on, and when either the first variable prize opening release flag or the second variable prize opening release flag is turned on, the special game execution flag is turned off and the End the valid time,
  The pachinko gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein the special game executing means executes the special game only when one of the first variable prize opening opening flag and the second variable prize opening opening flag is on. .