JP4361028B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a pachinko machine, and is suitable as a pachinko machine that generates a big hit when a specific symbol is displayed by a symbol display device that displays the symbols in a variable manner.

FIG. 15 is an explanatory front view of a conventional pachinko machine. When the launch lever 501 provided in the pachinko machine 500 is rotated to the right, a game ball launching device (not shown) is activated, and the game balls stored in the upper plate 509 are launched into the game area 502 and launched. The game ball flows down the game area 502. When the game ball wins a start opening 503 provided in the game area 502, a prize ball payout device is activated, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out to the upper plate 509 as a prize ball, and a special symbol display device 504 has a plurality of special symbol display devices 504. A symbol array in which special symbols (for example, special symbols expressing numbers 0 to 9) are vertically arranged is displayed in a vertically varying manner in three horizontal display areas.
When the game ball passes through the normal symbol operation gate 505, the special symbol display device 504 variably displays a plurality of normal symbols (for example, normal symbols expressing symbols such as ◯ and X). When a predetermined time elapses after the fluctuation display, the fluctuation display of the normal symbol is finished, and the winning normal symbol (for example, ◯) or the lost normal symbol (for example, X) is stopped and displayed. When the normal symbol for the hit is displayed in a stopped state, the ordinary electric accessory 506 provided below the start port 503 opens the pair of blade-shaped blade members (tulips) for a predetermined time (for example, 1 second). The blade member is closed during normal times when the normal symbol is not stopped and displayed.

The game ball that has won the opened blade member is detected by a detection switch that detects the game ball that has won the start opening 503, and the special symbol display device 504 starts displaying the variation of the special symbol. That is, the ordinary electric accessory 506 with the blade member opened plays the same role as the start port 503.
The special symbol display device 504 ends the variable display and displays a total of three stop symbols in three display areas when a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the special symbol variation display. When the stop symbol is a big hit symbol (for example, a uniform line such as 777 as shown in FIG. 15), a big hit occurs, the open / close door 507 is opened, and the big prize opening 508 is opened. Then, the condition that the number of game balls won in the grand prize opening 508 has reached a specified number (for example, 10), or that the specified time (for example, about 30 seconds) has been reached since the grand prize opening 508 opened. When any of the conditions is satisfied, the opening / closing door 507 is closed and the special winning opening 508 is closed. The round from the opening to closing of the grand prize opening 508 is one round, and the game ball that has won the grand prize opening 508 may advance to the next round on condition that the special area provided inside the big prize opening 508 has passed. It is possible to play a jackpot game with a specified number of rounds (for example, 15 rounds).
Also, if the game ball wins the start opening 503 or the ordinary electric accessory 506 with both wings open during the special symbol change, the special symbol change display due to the winning is suspended, and the special symbol currently being held After the symbol variation display is completed, the suspended variation display is performed. The upper limit of the number that can be held (hereinafter referred to as the number of holdings) is, for example, four. If the variable display starts from one special symbol to the end, then the number of holdings every time variable display is performed. Decreases by 1 (hereinafter, the decrease is also referred to as digestion).

JP 2004-130004 A

  By the way, in the conventional pachinko machine described above, among the stopped symbols displayed by the special symbol display device, the winning ball payout is related to the winning ball payout, and the lost symbol is not related at all. For this reason, a fixed idea has been established that there is no relation between the lost pattern and the payout of the prize ball, which makes the game monotonous.

  Therefore, the present invention has been made to solve the above-described conventional problems, and by making the relationship between the lost symbol displayed by the special symbol display device as a stop symbol and the prize ball payout, the game can be monotonized. The purpose is to realize a pachinko machine that can be eliminated.

Game this invention in order to achieve the object, in the invention according to claims 1 to 18, the game board (5) is provided in the game area of the game board, flowing down the game area A cylindrical cover (11) in which a receiving opening (11a) for receiving a sphere is formed on the peripheral surface, and an inner surface of the cover, the outer peripheral surface being opposed to the inner peripheral surface of the cover. A rotating body (12) that can be rotated while being rotated, and a plurality of holding portions that are recessed from the outer peripheral surface of the rotating body inward and that hold the game ball received from the receiving opening. (12a-12c) and a first discharge opening (11b) that is formed in the peripheral surface of the cover and discharges the game ball held by the holding part to the outside of the cover. And a second exhaust in communication with the first exhaust opening. An opening for use (11c), a winning opening (14c) through which a game ball discharged from the first discharge opening (11b) wins, a first discharge opening (11b) and a second When the first discharge opening (11b) is closed, the second discharge opening (when the first discharge opening (11b) is closed) is provided so as to be able to reciprocate between the discharge opening (11c). 11c) and an opening / closing member (16) for opening the first discharge opening (11b) when the second discharge opening (11c) is closed, and the opening / closing member Drive means (20a, 20b) for opening and closing (16), winning detection means (14a, 14b) for detecting a game ball won in the winning opening (14c), and a symbol for variably displaying a plurality of symbols a display device (31), the symbol display device is confirmed display specific symbol When, or by controlling the rotation and the driving means of the rotary member when the variable display a plurality of symbols at a particular variation pattern (12) (20a, 20b) , said holding portion (12 a to 12 c And a control device (17a, 17b, 18a, 18b, 112) for discharging the game ball held in the first discharge opening (11b) or the second discharge opening (11c); The technical means of providing

  According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the pachinko machine (1) according to the first aspect, the control device (17a, 17b, 18a, 18b, 112) is configured such that the rotating body (12) is rotated and the holding device is rotated. When the parts (12a to 12c) are positioned to face the first discharge opening (11b), the driving means (20a, 20b) is driven to move the opening / closing member (16) to the second The technical means of moving to the discharge opening (11c) and opening the first discharge opening (11b) is used.

  According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the pachinko machine (1) according to the first or second aspect, the control device (17a, 17b, 18a, 18b, 112) is configured such that the rotating body (12) rotates. When the holding portions (12a to 12c) are positioned to face the second discharge opening (11c), the driving means (20a, 20b) is driven to open the opening / closing member (16). The technical means of moving to the first discharge opening (11b) and opening the second discharge opening (11c) is used.

The invention according to claim 4, in the pachinko machine (1) according to claim 3, using a technical means that some of the cover (11) that make up the closing member (16).

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in the pachinko machine (1) according to any one of the first to fourth aspects, the start opening (26) provided in the game board (5), and the receiving A member (13) having a receiving port (13c) through which a game ball received from the receiving opening passes, and an inner wall of the receiving port. , A detection switch (13a) for detecting a game ball received in the receiving port, and a game ball (P1) held in the holding portion (12a-12c) based on the number of detection of the game ball by the detection switch with counting the number of -P5), based on the number of the counted game balls, CPU for selecting a symbol the symbol display device is determined displayed after variable display of the symbols from the multiple symbol ( 112) and a, Serial symbol display device uses the technical means of determining display the symbols selected by the CPU with variably displaying a plurality of symbols when the game ball is finished in the start hole.

According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, in the pachinko machine (1) according to the fifth aspect, the CPU detects a game detected by the detection switch when a predetermined number of game balls are detected by the winning detection means. A technical means of subtracting a predetermined number of spheres is used.

In the invention described in claim 7, in claim 5 or claim 6 pachinko machine according to (1), and the game ball before Symbol receiving port to expose part downward of the rotating body (12) of the outer peripheral surface, the outer peripheral surface of the holding portion is not formed, using a technical means of supporting and so as not detached from the receiving port is configured to be stationary in the receiving port.

According to an eighth aspect of the present invention, in the pachinko machine (1) according to the seventh aspect, a game ball partially exposed downward from the receiving port (13c) is placed in the holding portion (12a to 12c). the peripheral surface of the game ball, which is held, using a technical means of supporting and so as not detached from the receiving port is configured to be stationary in the receiving port.

According to a ninth aspect of the present invention, in the pachinko machine (1) according to any one of the fifth to eighth aspects, the control device displays a variation of a plurality of symbols by the symbol display device (31). When the winning symbol is confirmed and displayed later, a technical means for discharging the game ball held in the holding portions (12a to 12c) from the second discharge opening (11c) is used.

According to a tenth aspect of the present invention, in the pachinko machine (1) according to any one of the fifth to eighth aspects, the control device displays a plurality of symbol variations by the symbol display device (31). The technical means of discharging the game ball held in the holding portions (12a to 12c) from the first discharge opening (11b) when the lost symbol is confirmed and displayed later.

According to an eleventh aspect of the present invention, in the pachinko machine (1) according to any one of the first to tenth aspects, the control device is configured such that the symbol display device has the plurality of patterns in a specific variation pattern. The technical means of starting the rotation of the rotating body (12) when the symbol variation display is started is used.

According to a twelfth aspect of the present invention, in the pachinko machine (1) according to the eleventh aspect, the control device stops the rotation of the rotating body (12) when a predetermined condition is satisfied. Is used.

According to a thirteenth aspect of the present invention, in the pachinko machine (1) according to the eleventh aspect, the control device reverses the rotational direction of the rotating body (12) when a predetermined condition is satisfied. Use means.

The invention according to claim 14, in the pachinko machine (1) according to any one of claims 11 to 13, wherein the predetermined condition is detected by the winning detecting means (14a, 14b) The technical means that the number of game balls (L, R) has reached a predetermined number is used.

According to a fifteenth aspect of the present invention, in the pachinko machine (1) according to any one of the eleventh to thirteenth aspects, the predetermined condition is held by the holding portions (12a to 12c). The technical means that the number of game balls has reached a predetermined number is used.

The invention according to claim 16, in the pachinko machine (1) according to any one of claims 11 to 13, among the symbol constructing the big hit symbol, was determined display all but one symbol When the state symbol variation display is a reach pattern, the predetermined condition is that the symbol display device (31) predicts a reach pattern or a reach pattern with a low appearance probability among reach patterns. The technical means that it is decided to display the

According to a seventeenth aspect of the present invention, in the pachinko machine (1) according to any one of the eleventh to thirteenth aspects, the predetermined condition is determined by the symbol display device (31) to display the big hit symbol . A technical means is used that it is decided to notify that an image for notifying is displayed.

According to an eighteenth aspect of the present invention, in the pachinko machine (1) according to any one of the eleventh to seventeenth aspects, the control device is configured such that the symbol display device (31) varies the plurality of symbols. During the display, the rotating body (12) is rotated in the direction in which the game balls held by the holding portions (12a to 12c) are discharged from the first discharge opening (11b). Use technical means.
In addition, the code | symbol in said parenthesis respond | corresponds with the code | symbol used in embodiment mentioned later.

(Effect of the invention according to claim 1)
When the symbol display device definitely displays a specific symbol or when the plurality of symbols are variably displayed in a specific variation pattern, the rotation of the rotator is controlled to be held in the holding unit of the rotator. Since the game ball that has been discharged can be discharged from the first discharge opening of the cover, the game ball discharged from the first discharge opening can be won in the winning opening.
Therefore, since the relationship between the display contents of the symbol display device and the prize ball payout can be made, it is more varied than the pachinko machine that pays out the prize ball only when the stop symbol displayed by the symbol display device is a big hit symbol. A rich game can be played.
In addition, since the rotating body has a plurality of holding portions, a plurality of game balls held in the plurality of holding portions are continuously awarded to the winning opening corresponding to the display content of the symbol display device. Therefore, award balls can be paid out continuously.
Further, when the first discharge opening is closed by the opening / closing member, the second discharge opening is opened, and the game ball held by the holding portion is discharged from the second discharge opening. can do. Further, when the second discharge opening is closed by the opening / closing member, the first discharge opening is opened, and the game ball held by the holding portion is discharged from the first discharge opening. Then, you can make a prize at the prize opening.

(Effect of the invention according to claim 2)
Since the first discharging opening can be opened when the rotating body rotates and the holding portion is positioned to face the first discharging opening, the game ball held by the holding portion can be You can be sure to win a prize.

(Effect of the invention according to claim 3)
When the rotating body rotates and the holding portion is positioned to face the second discharge opening, the second discharge opening can be opened. It can be discharged to the outside of the cover reliably.

(Effect of the invention according to claim 4)
Because a portion of the cover constitute the opening and closing member, it is not necessary to manufacture separate member other than the cover to provide an opening and closing member. In addition, since the presence of the opening / closing member can be made difficult to understand, the design of the cover is not impaired.

(Effect of the invention according to claim 5)
Based on the number of game balls held in the holding part of the rotating body, the symbol that is confirmed and displayed by the symbol display device can be determined, so that the number of game balls held in the holding part of the rotating body and Thus, it is possible to let the player know that there is some relationship with the symbol that is confirmed and displayed by the symbol display device.
Therefore, the player can enjoy the game while enjoying the thrill of whether or not the desired number of game balls are held in the holding part of the rotating body while expecting that the desired fixed symbol is selected. it can.

(Effect of the invention according to claim 6)
When a predetermined number of game balls wins a winning opening where the game balls held by the holding unit of the rotating body win, a holding ball is used to subtract the predetermined number of game balls detected by the holding ball counting means. Since the number of game balls detected by the counting means can be changed, it is possible to prevent the symbol that is confirmed and displayed by the symbol display device from being determined only by the number of game balls that are actually held. .
Therefore, it becomes difficult to predict the type of symbol that is displayed in a fixed manner based only on the number of held balls, so that it is possible to enjoy an interesting game that uses imagination.

(Effect of the invention according to claim 7)
A member having a receiving port through which a game ball that is received from the receiving opening passes has a part of the game ball that is exposed downward from the receiving port. the surface, since it is configured to stop to the receiving port and supported so as not to leave from the inlet opening, the outer peripheral surface of the rotating body rotates, the holding portion is formed, downward from the inlet opening When the game ball reaches a position below the partially exposed game ball, the game ball can be dropped into the holding portion and held in the holding portion.
That is, because the rotating body rotates, the outer peripheral surface where the holding portion is formed and the outer peripheral surface where the holding portion is not formed alternately pass under the gaming ball partially exposed downward from the receiving port. By alternately performing the operation of holding the game ball in the holding portion and the operation of stopping the game ball at the receiving port , the game ball can be held in the plurality of holding portions.

(Effect of the invention according to claim 8)
The game ball of exposing a portion downward from the receiving port, the peripheral surface of the game ball held in the holding portion, and supported so as not to leave from the receiving port is configured to stop to the receiving port Therefore, it is possible to prevent a plurality of game balls from being held in one holding portion.

(Effect of the invention according to claim 9 )
The control device discharges the game ball held in the holding portion from the second discharge opening when the winning symbol is fixedly displayed after the change display of the plurality of symbols by the symbol display device. In a game-related pachinko machine that opens a grand prize opening when a symbol is confirmed and displayed, the rotating body is arranged so that the big prize opening exists in the flow down direction of the game ball discharged from the second discharge opening. By doing so, the game ball discharged from the second discharge opening can be awarded to the big prize opening, so that the number of prizes to the big prize opening per unit time can be increased.

(Effect of the invention according to claim 10 )
The control device discharges the game ball held in the holding portion from the first discharge opening when the lost symbol is confirmed and displayed after the variation display of the plurality of symbols by the symbol display device. It is possible to realize a surprising and novel gameability that could not be considered in the game of a conventional pachinko machine, in which a prize ball may be paid out even if it is confirmed and displayed.
Therefore, the conventional monotonous game is renewed, and a variety of games can be enjoyed.

(Effect of the invention according to claim 11 )
Since the control device starts rotating the rotating body when the symbol display device starts displaying a plurality of symbols with a specific variation pattern , the control device changes the gameplay more than the pachinko machine in which the rotating body always rotates. Can be rich.

(Effect of the invention according to claim 12 )
Since the control device stops the rotation of the rotating body when a predetermined condition is satisfied, it is possible to make the game more varied than the pachinko machine that continues to rotate without stopping the rotating body.

(Effect of the invention according to claim 13 )
Since the control device reverses the direction of rotation of the rotating body when a predetermined condition is satisfied, the gaming machine can be more varied than a pachinko machine in which the rotating body is always rotating in the same direction. .

(Effect of the invention according to claim 14 )
When the number of game balls detected by the winning detection means reaches a predetermined number, the rotation of the rotating body starts, stops, or reverses the direction of rotation, so that you can enjoy even more varied games be able to.

(Effect of the invention according to claim 15 )
When the number of game balls held in the holding unit reaches a predetermined number, the rotation of the rotating body starts, stops, or reverses the direction of rotation, so you can enjoy even more varied games be able to.

(Effect of the invention according to claim 16 )
Rotating body starts, stops, or rotates when the symbol display device decides to display a reach pattern or an image that predicts the variation display of the reach pattern with a low appearance probability among reach patterns. Since the direction is reversed, the advance notice can be performed by the movement of the rotating body. In addition, you can enjoy even more varied games.

(Effect of the invention according to claim 17 )
When the symbol display device decides to display an image for predicting the big hit symbol, the rotation of the rotating body starts, stops, or reverses the direction of rotation. The above notice can be made. In addition, you can enjoy even more varied games.

(Effect of the Invention of Claim 18 )
The control device rotates the rotating body in the direction in which the game ball held by the holding unit is discharged from the first discharge opening while the symbol display device displays a plurality of symbols in a variable manner. Since the player launches the game ball so as to hold the game ball in the holding portion even during the display of the variation of the symbol, the operation rate of the pachinko machine can be increased. In addition, during the display of the variation of the symbol, the monotonous game where the game ball is not shot and the screen of the symbol display device is often vaguely seen can be improved to a game with various changes.

<First Embodiment>
[Overall main configuration]
First, the main configuration of the pachinko machine of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2. FIG. 1 is an explanatory view of the appearance of the pachinko machine as viewed from the front. FIG. 2 is a schematic explanatory view of the game board provided in the pachinko machine shown in FIG.
As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 1 is provided with a front frame 2 constituting an outer shell, and a glass frame 3 is attached to the front frame 2 so as to be opened and closed. A game board 5 is provided inside the glass frame 3, and a launch lever 19 for operating a launching device for launching a game ball to the game board 5 is rotatably attached to the lower right front of the front frame 2. ing. Below the game board 5, there is provided an upper tray 6 that accommodates paid-out prize balls and rental balls. Below the upper tray 6, prize balls that have flowed beyond the capacity of the upper tray 6 can be accommodated. A lower tray 7 is provided for housing the container.

  A prepaid card unit 60 is connected to the left side surface of the front frame 2, and the prepaid card unit 60 is provided with a card insertion slot 61 into which a prepaid card is inserted. Inside the card insertion slot 61, there is provided a device that reads information (remaining frequency) recorded in the prepaid card, rewrites the information according to the number of lending requests, and calculates the remaining frequency. On the front surface of the upper tray 6, a lending button 58 that is pressed when a game ball is lent and a return button 59 that is pressed to return (return) the prepaid card inserted in the card insertion slot 61 to a position where it can be removed. And a frequency display unit 57 for displaying the remaining frequency of the prepaid card read by the prepaid card unit 60 and the like.

[Main components of the game board]
A center case 30 is provided in the approximate center of the game board 5. The center case 30 is provided with a special symbol display device 31 for variably displaying a plurality of special symbols (for example, symbols expressing numbers 0 to 9). The special symbol display device 31 variably displays (for example, moves (scrolls)) a symbol row in which a plurality of special symbols are arranged in the vertical direction in three display areas in the horizontal direction of the screen, for example.
The center case 30 is provided with a normal symbol display device 34 for displaying normal symbols. The normal symbol display device 34 displays a plurality of normal symbols in a predetermined order (hereinafter, the display is referred to as normal symbol variation display). In this embodiment, the normal symbol display device 34 includes a plurality of star-shaped display units each having an LED therein, and a combination of display states (LEDs on or off) of each display unit represents a normal symbol. When the game ball passes through the right gate 8 or the left gate 9 provided on the game board 5, the normal symbol display device 34 starts the normal symbol variation display.

Below the center case 30, a start port 26 is formed so as to face upward, and when a game ball wins the start port 26, the game ball is detected by the start port switch 26a (FIG. 6), and is predetermined. The number of prize balls is paid out, and the special symbol display device 31 starts to display the variation of the special symbol. An ordinary electric accessory 25 having a pair of openable and closable blades 25a that can be opened and closed is provided immediately below the start opening 26. When the normal symbol display device 34 displays the variation of the normal symbol, the normal symbol is confirmed and displayed. Then, the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 25b (FIG. 6) is activated, and the opening / closing blade piece 25a is opened. The opened opening / closing wing piece 25a has a role of expanding the starting opening 26, and a game ball won from the opened opening / closing wing piece 25a is also detected by the starting opening switch 26a, and a predetermined number of winning balls are paid out. Then, the special symbol display device 31 starts the variable symbol display.
If the game ball wins the start opening 26 during the special symbol variation display, the special symbol variation display due to the winning is suspended, and the suspended variation display is performed after the currently performed variation display ends. . The number held (hereinafter referred to as the number of holds) is displayed by the number-of-holds display device 36 comprising a plurality of display units provided with LEDs inside. Each display unit is formed of a light-transmitting material, and light emitted from the internal LED is transmitted therethrough. The number of LEDs that are the same as the number of reservations is lit, and the number of displays that are lit can be determined by counting the number of display units that are lit. In this embodiment, the upper limit of the number of holds is 4.

If the game ball passes the right gate 8 or the left gate 9 during the normal symbol fluctuation display, the normal symbol fluctuation display due to the passage is held, and the held fluctuation display is the current fluctuation display. After the end. The reserved number (hereinafter, referred to as a normal symbol start memory number) is displayed by a normal symbol start memory number display device 33 including a plurality of display units provided with LEDs. Each display unit is formed of a light-transmitting material, and light emitted from the internal LED is transmitted therethrough. The same number of LEDs as the number of normal symbol starting memories is turned on, and the number of display portions where the LEDs are lit can be counted to know the number of ordinary symbol starting memories. In this embodiment, the upper limit of the normal symbol starting storage number is four.
When the special symbol display device 31 confirms and displays the big hit symbol (for example, 666, 777, etc.) after displaying the variation of the special symbol, a big hit occurs, and the big hit symbol is a special symbol (for example, an odd symbol such as 777). If it is, the gaming state after the big hit game by the big hit is changed to the probability change gaming state.
Here, the probability variation gaming state refers to a gaming state in which the probability of occurrence of a big hit is higher than usual. Hereinafter, a jackpot in which the next game after the jackpot game is changed to a probabilistic gaming state is referred to as a probable bonus jackpot, and a jackpot other than the probabilistic jackpot is referred to as a normal jackpot.

In the probabilistic gaming state, the time taken from the start to the end of the special symbol change (hereinafter referred to as the special symbol change time) and the time taken from the start to the end of the normal symbol change (hereinafter referred to as the normal symbol change time) are shortened. The Hereinafter, a gaming state in which the special symbol variation time and the normal symbol variation time are respectively shortened is referred to as a short-time gaming state. For example, in the short-time gaming state, the special symbol variation time is reduced to 5 seconds from 10 seconds in the normal gaming state, and the normal symbol variation time is shortened to 5 seconds from 30 seconds in the normal gaming state. . Further, the opening time of the opening / closing wing piece 25a of the ordinary electric accessory 25 is extended as compared with that in the normal gaming state. For example, 0.2 seconds is extended to 4.0 seconds. The normal symbol hit probability is the same in both game states, for example, 93/97.
In addition, in the case of a normal big hit, the next game after the big hit game is a game that does not shift to a high probability like a probability variable big hit, and a game that does not shift to a high probability but changes to a short-time gaming state. Can be designed for either game. However, when the rotation from the start of the change of the special symbol to the display of the fixed symbol is one rotation, the gaming state in which the special symbol change time is shortened continues for a period of several tens to several hundreds of rotations. In other words, there is no limit to the number of revolutions in the short time in the probability variation gaming state, but there is usually a limitation in the game after the big hit. Note that a gaming state that is neither the probability-changing gaming state nor the short-time gaming state is referred to as a normal gaming state.

Below the ordinary electric accessory 25, there is provided a variable winning device 40 including a large winning opening / closing member 41 that opens and closes the large winning opening 42 when a big hit occurs. Small game winning devices 10 are provided on the left and right sides of the game board 5, respectively.
Other game boards 5 include a plurality of windmills 4, a guide rail 21 that guides the launched game balls to the game area on the game board 5, an out port 44 that collects game balls that have not been won anywhere as out balls, and the like. Is provided. Although not shown in the drawing, many game nails are driven into the surface of the game board 5, and the discharged game balls change the flow direction when they collide with the game nails.

[Structure of small role winning device 10]
Next, the structure of the small prize winning device 10 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the small prize winning device 10. FIG. 3A is an explanatory view of the small part winning device 10 as viewed from the front, and FIG. 3B is a state where the rotating body and the cover are removed from the small part winning device 10 shown in FIG. FIG. FIG. 4 is an explanatory view illustrating the structure of the small role winning device 10. 4 (A) is an explanatory view of the small prize winning device 10 shown in FIG. 3 seen through from the right side, FIG. 4 (B) is a perspective view of the rotating body and the cover, and FIG. FIG. 4D is a back surface explanatory view of a rotating body, and FIG. 4E is a back surface explanatory view of a retaining member. FIG. 5 is an explanatory view for explaining the operation of the small role winning device 10, FIG. 5 (A) is a front explanatory view of the small role winning device 10, and FIGS. 5 (B) to 5 (D) are rotations. It is explanatory drawing which shows a mode that the game ball hold | maintained at the body increases, FIG.5 (E)-(G) is explanatory drawing which shows a mode that the game ball currently hold | maintained at the rotary body wins a winning opening. FIG. 5H is an explanatory diagram showing a state where the first discharge opening is closed again.
In the following description, the direction facing the player who plays the game with the pachinko machine 1 is the front, the surface facing the player is the front, and the opposite is the rear and the rear. In addition, since the small prize winning devices 10 provided on the left and right sides of the game board 5 have the same configuration except that the opening direction of the second discharge opening 11c is different, here the small prize winning device provided on the left side is provided. The apparatus 10 will be described as a representative.

As shown in FIG. 3 (A), the small role winning device 10 includes a game ball receiving member 13, a cover 11, a rotating body 12, a retaining member 16, a winning member 14, a game ball receiving member 13, and a cover. 11. A rotating plate 12 for attaching the rotating body 12 and the winning member 14 to the board surface of the game board 5, a rotating body motor 17a for rotating the rotating body 12 (FIG. 4A), and a stopping for moving the stopping member 16. A member motor 20a (FIG. 4A) and a magnetic sensor 18a for detecting the rotational position of the rotating body 12 are provided. In the following description, the stationary member motor and the magnetic sensor provided in the left small prize winning device 10 are referred to as the left stationary member motor and the left magnetic sensor, respectively, and the stationary member motor and the magnetic sensor provided in the right small prize winning device 10 and The magnetic sensors are referred to as a right stop member motor and a right magnetic sensor, respectively.
As shown in FIG. 3 (B), the game ball receiving member 13 includes side walls 13d and 13e and a front wall 13f, and one game ball can pass through the inner region surrounded by the side walls 13d and 13e. A receiving port 13c, which is a space formed in a size that can be formed, is formed to penetrate in the vertical direction. In addition, a detection switch 13a for detecting a game ball received in the receiving port 13c is provided on the inner wall of the receiving port 13c. In the following description, the rotating body motor, the stationary member motor, and the detection switch provided in the small prize winning device 10 on the right side of the game board 5 are referred to as the right rotating body motor, the right stationary member motor, and the right detection switch, respectively. Those provided in the small prize winning device 10 are referred to as a left rotating body motor, a left stop member motor, and a left detection switch. For example, the left detection switch 13a and the right detection switch 13b are constituted by current transformers.

As shown in FIGS. 4B and 4C, the cover 11 is formed in a cylindrical shape, and a receiving opening 11a for receiving the game ball received by the game ball receiving member 13 is formed on the upper surface. Is formed as an opening. In addition, a first discharge opening 11b is formed on the lower surface for discharging the game ball held by the rotating body 12 to the outside of the cover 11 and winning the winning opening 14c. A second discharge opening 11c is formed in the lower right of the cover 11 so as to prevent the game ball held by the rotating body 12 from being discharged to the outside of the cover 11 so as not to win the winning opening 14c. The first discharge opening 11b and the second discharge opening 11c communicate with each other.
The rotating body 12 is rotatably provided with its outer peripheral surface facing the inner peripheral surface of the cover 11. The rotating body 12 includes holding portions 12a to 12c that are recessed from the outer peripheral surface of the cylindrical drum inward. Each holding portion has a U-shaped longitudinal section, and is formed in a shape that matches the outer surface of the game ball. The first discharge opening 11b and the second discharge opening 11c are formed in a size that matches the opening of each holding portion.
As shown in FIG. 4A, a rotation shaft insertion hole 12g is formed through the rotation center of the rotating body 12 in the front-rear direction, and the rotation shaft 12h is inserted and fixed in the rotation shaft insertion hole 12g. . The rotating shaft 12h is connected to the rotating shaft of the left motor 17a through a gear. In this embodiment, a stepping motor is used as the left motor 17a because the rotation angle can be finely controlled. In the following description, the rotator 12 provided in the left small prize winning device 10 is referred to as a left rotator, and the rotator 12 provided in the right small prize winning device 10 is referred to as a right rotator.

As shown in FIG. 4 (D), the magnetic sensor 18 detects the portion of the back surface of each non-holding portion formed between the holding portions of the rotating body 12 that passes the detection position of the magnetic sensor 18. Markers 12d to 12f formed of a magnetic material or the like are attached. When the rotating body 12 rotates, each marker is detected by the left magnetic sensor 18a, and the rotational position of the rotating body 12 is detected based on the detection signal. An optical sensor or the like can be used instead of the magnetic sensor.
A retaining member 16 is provided in the first discharge opening 11 b of the cover 11. The retaining member 16 is formed in a shape that constitutes a part of the cover 11, and is designed so as to be integrated with the cover 11. The retaining member 16 is formed to have a size that closes the openings of the holding portions 12a to 12c of the rotating body 12 or a size that prevents the game balls held by the holding portions from falling. The retaining member 16 is formed in a shape that is obtained by cutting a part of the cover 11 in the front-rear direction, and the longitudinal section is formed in an arc shape. For this reason, the retaining member 16 looks like a part of the cover 11.

As shown in FIG. 3B, the mounting plate 15 is formed with a slit 15b for moving the retaining member 16 in the front-rear direction. The slit 15 b has a shape corresponding to the vertical cross-sectional shape of the retaining member 16 and is formed in the same arc as the arc drawn by the cover 11. Further, the slit 15b is configured such that the stopping member 16 inserted through the slit 15b can reciprocate between the first discharge opening 11b and the second discharge opening 11c. As shown in FIG. 5 (B), when the stopping member 16 is moved to the first discharge opening 11b, the first discharge opening 11b is closed, so that the top of the winning opening 14c is closed. On the other hand, the second discharge opening 11c is opened. In this state, since the game ball held by the rotating body 12 cannot be discharged from the first discharge opening 11b, the game ball cannot be won in the winning opening 14c and the second discharge opening 11c. Can be discharged. Further, as shown in FIG. 5E, when the retaining member 16 is moved to the second discharge opening 11c, the rotating body 12 is closed by closing the second discharge opening 11c. Since the game ball held in the player can not be discharged from the second discharge opening 11c and can be discharged from the first discharge opening 11b, it is possible to win the winning opening 14c.
As shown in FIG. 4 (E), an arc-shaped rack (spur gear) 16a along the back surface is provided on the back surface of the retaining member 16, and as shown in FIG. The bevel gear 20c attached to the tip of the rotating shaft of the member motor 20a and the rack 16a of the stationary member 16 are engaged with each other. That is, by the rotation of the left stop member motor 20a, the stop member 16 moves in the slit 15b to the first discharge opening 11b or the second discharge opening 11c.
On the back side of the retaining member 16, a collar-shaped retaining portion 16b is formed to prevent the retaining member 16 from slipping forward from the slit 15b.

  A winning member 14 is provided immediately below the first discharge opening 11 b of the cover 11. As shown in FIG. 3 (B), the winning member 14 includes side walls 14d and 14e and a front wall 14f, and the longitudinal section is formed in a U shape. A winning opening 14c is formed in the upper surface of the space surrounded by the walls. The winning opening 14c is formed in a size that allows one game ball to pass through, and the game ball won from the winning opening 14c in a portion of the mounting plate 15 corresponding to the rear surface facing the back surface of the front wall 14f. Is formed in the front-rear direction so as to flow out to the back side of the game board 5. When the holding member 16 is moved to the second discharge opening 11c and the holding portion of the rotating body 12 is in a position facing the winning opening 14c, the game ball held by the holding portion is opened. Then, it drops from the first discharge opening 11b and wins the winning opening 14c, and flows out from the outlet 15a to the back side of the game board 5. In the middle of the outflow route, a left prize opening switch 14a (FIG. 6) for detecting a game ball flowing down the outflow route is provided. The game ball that has won the winning opening 14c of the small prize winning device 10 arranged on the right side of the game board 5 and has flowed out of the outlet 15a is detected by the right winning opening switch 14b.

  The mounting plate 15 includes a disk-shaped portion 15e formed in a disk shape larger than the diameter of the cover 11, and the mounting plate 15 is attached to the surface of the game board 5 at both ends of the disk-shaped portion 15e. Screw insertion holes 15f through which attachment screws 15d for attachment (FIG. 3 (B)) are inserted are formed penetrating in the front-rear direction (FIG. 3 (A)). A game ball receiving member 13 is attached to the upper end of the disc-like portion 15e so as to protrude forward, and the winning member 14 projects forward under the slit 15b formed at the lower end of the disc-like portion 15e. Installed. An insertion hole 15g for inserting the rotary shaft 12h is formed in the center of the disc-like portion 15e in the post-war direction. A sensor through-hole 15c is formed through the slit 15b in the front-rear direction so as to communicate the detection surface of the left magnetic sensor 18a with the surfaces of the markers 12d to 12f.

[Operation of small prize winning device 10]
Next, the operation of the small role winning device 10 will be described.
The game ball received in the receiving port 13c of the game ball receiving member 13 of the left small role winning device 10 is received by the left detection switch 13a into the receiving port 13c of the game ball receiving member 13 of the right small role winning device 10. Each game ball is detected by the right detection switch 13b. And as shown in FIG.5 (B), when any holding | maintenance part of the rotary body 12 is a position connected with the receiving port 13c, it is received in the holding | maintenance part. In addition, as shown in FIG. 5C, when the non-holding portion is at a position facing the receiving port 13c, the game ball received in the receiving port 13c exposes the lower part downward from the receiving port 13c. In this state, the outer peripheral surface of the non-holding portion is supported so as not to be separated from the receiving port 13c and is stopped at the receiving port 13c.
Further, as shown in FIG. 5B, when the game ball is received in the receiving port 13c, when the holding portion holding the game ball reaches under the receiving port 13c, The game ball P2 with the lower part exposed downward is supported by the peripheral surface of the game ball P1 held by the holding portion so as not to be separated from the receiving port 13c, and is stopped at the receiving port 13c.

As shown in FIG. 5C, when the stopping member 16 moves to the first discharge opening 11b and closes the winning opening 14c, the holding portion holding the game ball P1 faces the winning opening 14c. Even when the game ball P1 is reached, the game ball P1 is prevented from winning the winning opening 14c by the stopping member 16. Further, in such a state where winning is prevented, the second discharge opening 11c opens, so that when the holding portion reaches a position communicating with the second discharge opening 11c, the holding is performed. The game ball held by the portion is discharged to the outside of the cover 11 from the second discharge opening 11c.
Further, as shown in FIG. 5E, when the stopping member 16 is moved to the second discharge opening 11c, the first discharge opening 11b is opened, so that the game ball is held. When the holding portion reaches the position where it communicates with the first discharge opening 11b, the game ball held by the holding portion falls from the first discharge opening 11b, and the winning opening Win 14c. At that time, the second discharge opening 11c is closed by the retaining member 16, so that the game ball held by the holding portion is not discharged outside the cover 11 from the second discharge opening 11c. .
Furthermore, the stationary member 16 can be moved so as to follow the rotation of the holding portion. For example, when the rotating body 12 rotates counterclockwise, as shown in FIG. 5C, the position where the holding portion holding the game ball P1 communicates with the first discharge opening portion 11b. Is reached, the winning member is blocked by moving the stopping member 16 to the first discharge opening 11b, and then the stopping member 16 is moved in accordance with the movement of the holding portion holding the game ball P1. The game ball P1 is moved to the second discharge opening 11c so that the game ball P1 is not discharged from the second discharge opening 11c.

[Electric configuration of pachinko machine 1]
Next, the main electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG.
The pachinko machine 1 is provided with a main control board 100, and a microprocessor 110 is mounted on the main control board 100. The microprocessor 110 includes a main CPU 112, a ROM 114, and a RAM 116. The main CPU 112 determines whether or not each switch for detecting a game ball is turned on, whether or not it is a big hit (hereinafter referred to as a big hit determination), whether or not it is a probable big hit, whether a normal symbol hit or lost Effective control of main games such as determination, control of the motor 17, detection of the rotational position of the rotating body 12, control of the stationary member solenoids 20 and 20, counting of game balls held in the holding unit, counting of winnings, etc. To do.
The ROM 114 stores various control programs for the main CPU 112 to execute various controls, detections, determinations, and processes, and various tables that are referred to when the control programs are executed. The RAM 116 stores a storage area for storing the number of holds, the number of winnings, etc., a storage area for temporarily storing various data generated during the game, such as processing results of the main CPU 112, a control program read from the ROM 114, and the like. And a backup area for backing up and storing data indicating the gaming state immediately before the power failure at the time of interruption.
The following is electrically connected to the main control board 100. The start switch 26a, the symbol control board 38 for controlling the special symbol display device 31, the voice control board 67 for controlling the sound effect outputted from the speaker (not shown) during the game, the hold number display device 36 and the decoration Game board information relating to lamp control board 300 for controlling lighting / flashing of LEDs, lamps, etc., power supply board 64, payout control board 200 for controlling the payout of prize balls and balls, etc. Are a game frame information terminal board 52, a board surface relay board 51, and a game frame relay board 53 for transmitting to a hall computer provided in a pachinko hall management room or the like.

The payout control board 200 is equipped with a microprocessor 210 that receives a prize ball command transmitted from the main control board 100, a ball rental request signal transmitted from the prepaid card unit 60 via the CR connection board 56, and the like. The microprocessor 210 records a sub CPU 212 that executes control such as payout of prize balls and rental balls, and various control programs for the sub CPU 212 to execute control such as payout of prize balls and rental balls. The ROM 214, and the RAM 216 for temporarily storing the total number of winning balls or rental balls to be paid out and the control program read from the ROM 214 when the sub CPU 212 executes various control programs are mounted. Further, the RAM 216 includes a backup area for backing up and storing data indicating the number of winning prizes, the total number of unpaid winning balls, and the like when the power is shut off.
The payout control board 200 is electrically connected to a power supply board 64, a launch motor drive board 19a for driving the launch motor 19c, a game frame information terminal board 52, and a payout relay board 55. The launch motor drive board 19a is electrically connected to a launch motor 19c and a launch switch (SW) 19b for outputting a drive signal from the launch motor drive board 19a to the launch motor 19c.

The symbol control board 38 stores a symbol control command transmitted from the main CPU 112, a sub CPU 38a for controlling the special symbol display device 31 based on the analysis result, a control program executed by the sub CPU 38a, and the like. A ROM 38b and a RAM 38c for temporarily storing a processing result of the sub CPU 38a, a control program read from the ROM 38b, and the like are mounted.
The game frame relay board 53 includes a lower dish full detection switch (SW) 65 for detecting that the lower tray 7 is filled with game balls, a ball break detection switch (SW) 66 for detecting a ball break, and a sensor relay board. 54 is electrically connected. The sensor relay board 54 is electrically connected to the front payout sensor 62a, the rear payout sensor 62b, and the payout relay board 55 that detect a payout ball provided in the payout device 62. The payout relay board 55 is electrically connected to a payout motor 62c that drives a member that pays out game balls.
The board relay board 51 includes a normal electric accessory solenoid (SL) 25b, a normal symbol display device 34, a right gate switch (SW) 8a for detecting a game ball that has passed through the right gate 8, and a game ball that has passed through the left gate 9. The left gate switch (SW) 9a for detecting the game ball, the big winning port switch (SW) 42a for detecting the game ball won in the big winning port 42, the right detection switch (SW) 13b, the left detection switch (SW) 13a, the right winning game Mouth switch (SW) 14b, left winning mouth switch (SW) 14a, right rotating body motor 17b, left rotating body motor 17a, right stopping member motor 20b, left stopping member motor 20a, right magnetic sensor 18b, left magnetic sensor 18a and The special winning opening relay board 50 is electrically connected. Although not shown, the board relay board 51 is equipped with a motor control circuit for controlling each motor and a sensor control circuit for controlling each magnetic sensor.

The special winning opening relay board 50 includes a specific area switch (SW) 43a for detecting a game ball that has passed through a specific area provided in the special winning opening 42, and a flow path of the gaming balls that have won the special winning opening 42. A specific area solenoid (SL) 43b that operates a member that distributes the specific area and the other areas, and a special prize opening solenoid (SL) 41a that opens and closes the special prize opening and closing member 41 are electrically connected. Yes. The power supply board 64 is electrically connected to the CR connection board 56, and the CR connection board 56 includes a frequency display board 57a on which a circuit for displaying the remaining frequency is mounted on the frequency display section 57 (FIG. 1). And the prepaid card unit 60 are electrically connected. A lending button 58, a return button 59, and a lending button lamp 58a are electrically connected to the frequency display board 57a.
The power supply board 64 is supplied with power from the main power supply 63 of AC 24 V (50 Hz / 60 Hz), and supplies operating power to each board and apparatus. Although not shown, the power supply board 64 has a power switch (SW) for turning on / off the power of the pachinko machine 1 and a RAM clear switch for clearing data stored in the backup areas of the RAMs 116 and 216. Is provided.

[Counters and tables]
Next, a counter and a table for determining game contents will be described.
The counter includes a jackpot counter that counts the number for determining the jackpot, a jackpot symbol determination counter that counts the number for determining the jackpot symbol, and a numerical value for determining the variation pattern (variation contents) of the special symbol A variation pattern determination counter for counting, a reach determination counter for counting whether to select a variation pattern with reach as a variation pattern (hereinafter referred to as reach pattern), and a numerical value for determining a reach pattern Reach pattern determination counter, reach symbol determination counter for counting numerical values for determining a special symbol (hereinafter referred to as reach symbol) constituting a reach state, lose symbol determination counter for counting numerical values for determining a lose symbol, etc. Is used. Reach means a state in which all symbols other than one symbol are confirmed and displayed among the special symbols constituting the jackpot symbol.

The big hit counter is a ring counter that counts a plurality of numerical values (for example, a total of 3491 numerical values from 0 to 3490). The counter value acquired from the big hit counter is a preset probability variation big hit value (for example, 3, 7 , 77, 333 and 777), it is determined as a normal big hit, and when it is one of the normal big hit values (for example, 1111 or 2222), it is determined as a probabilistic big hit.
The jackpot symbol determination counter is a ring counter that counts a plurality of numerical values (for example, a total of ten numbers from 0 to 9) corresponding to the number of types of jackpot symbols. The ROM 114 stores a jackpot symbol table in which each counter value of the jackpot symbol determination counter is associated with the jackpot symbol (for example, 000, 111 to 999 total jackpot symbols). The jackpot symbol associated with the acquired counter value is selected. In addition, the big hit symbol includes a probability variable big hit symbol (eg, 111, 222, 333, 555, 666, 777, 999) which means a probable big hit, and a normal big hit symbol (eg, 000, 444, 888) which means a normal big hit. ) Is set, and if the normal big hit symbol is selected when the probability variation big hit is determined, the selection of the big hit symbol is repeated until one of the probability variation big hit symbols is selected, and the normal big hit symbol is determined When the probable big hit symbol is selected, the selection of the big hit symbol is repeated until any normal big hit symbol is selected.

For example, if the counter value acquired from the big hit symbol determination counter is 7 when it is determined that the probability variation big hit, the big hit symbol 777 is selected.
The variation pattern determination counter is a ring counter that counts a plurality of values corresponding to the number of types of variation patterns, and the ROM 114 has a variation pattern table that associates each counter value of the variation pattern determination counter with the variation pattern. The variation pattern stored and associated with the counter value acquired from the variation pattern determination counter is selected.
The reach determination counter is a ring counter that counts a plurality of numerical values. When the counter value acquired from the reach determination counter is a specific value set in advance, the reach pattern selection is determined. When a big hit is determined, selection of a reach pattern is always determined.

The reach pattern determination counter is a ring counter that counts a plurality of numerical values corresponding to the number of types of reach patterns, and the ROM 114 has a reach pattern table that associates each counter value of the reach pattern determination counter with the reach pattern. The reach pattern stored and associated with the counter value acquired from the reach pattern determination counter is selected. In the reach pattern table, normal reach and super reach are set, and super reach is set with a lower probability of being selected than normal reach.
The reach symbol determination counter is a ring counter that counts a plurality of numerical values corresponding to the number of types of reach symbols, and the ROM 114 has a reach symbol table that associates each counter value of the reach symbol determination counter with the reach symbol. The reach symbol stored and associated with the counter value acquired from the reach symbol determination counter is selected.
The lost symbol determination counter is a ring counter that counts a plurality of numerical values (for example, a total of ten numerical values from 0 to 9) corresponding to the number of types of lost symbols. The ROM 114 stores a lost symbol table in which each counter value of the lost symbol determination counter is associated with the lost symbols (for example, a total of 10 types of lost symbols from 0 to 9), and is acquired from the lost symbol determination counter. The lost symbol associated with the counter value is selected. The selection of the losing symbols is repeated for the number of the losing symbols to be displayed on the special symbol display device 31. When the selected losing symbols are the same as the jackpot symbols, Repeat the selection.

[Main game flow]
Next, the main game flow will be described with reference to FIGS.
FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing the flow of the start port process executed by the main CPU 112. FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing the flow of special symbol processing executed by the main CPU 112. FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the flow of the rotating body control executed by the main CPU 112.
(Start-up processing)
When the game ball launched to the game board 5 wins from the opening 26 or the open / close wing piece 25a (FIG. 2) of the ordinary electric accessory 25 and the start switch 26a (FIG. 6) is turned on, the main CPU 112 The ON is detected (step of FIG. 7 (hereinafter abbreviated as S) 1: Yes). Subsequently, the main CPU 112 determines whether or not the current hold number U is less than the upper limit of 4 (S2), and if it is determined that it is less than 4 (S2: Yes), the hold number U is set to 1. (S3), the respective count values are obtained from the various counters described above, and stored in the RAM 116 (S4).

(Special symbol processing)
The main CPU 112 determines whether or not the special symbol is changing (S10 in FIG. 8). If the main CPU 112 determines that the special symbol is not changing (S10: No), whether or not the holding number U is 1 or more exists. Is determined (S11). Here, when it is determined that the number of holdings U is 1 or more (S11: Yes), 1 is subtracted from the holding number U (S12), and the various stored in the RAM 116 in S4 (FIG. 7) of the previous start port process. Is read (S13). Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag indicating that the probability variation big hit has occurred and the gaming state has changed to the probability variation gaming state is ON (S14), and the probability variation flag is determined to be ON. (S14: Yes), the probability variation jackpot value is referred to (S15). If it is determined that the probability variation flag is not ON (S14: No), the normal big hit value is referred to (S16). Subsequently, among the various counter values read out in S13, the counter value acquired from the big hit counter is the same as the probability variation big hit value referred in S15 or the normal big hit value referred in S16. Whether or not a big hit is determined based on whether or not (S17). Here, when it is determined to be a big hit (S17: Yes), a big hit flag indicating that it is determined to be a big hit (occurrence of big hit) is turned ON (S18). Subsequently, it is determined whether or not it is determined that the probability variation big hit is made in the big hit determination in S17 (S19), and if it is determined that the probability variation big hit is (S19: Yes), the probability variation flag is turned ON (S20). Subsequently, among the various counter values read out in S13, the big hit symbol is determined using the counter value acquired from the big hit symbol determination counter and the big hit symbol table (S21), and the process proceeds to S22.

Further, in the big hit determination in S17, when it is determined that it is not big hit, that is, lost (S17: No), among the various counter values read in the previous S13, the counter value obtained from the lost symbol determination counter and the lost symbol A lost symbol is determined using the table (S24). Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the lost symbol determined in S23 is the same combination as the special symbol constituting the reach symbol (S25). If it is determined that it is the same combination (S25: Yes), the next S22 Proceed to In S22, the reach pattern is determined using the counter value acquired from the reach pattern determination counter and the reach pattern table among the various counter values read in S13.
Subsequently, among the various counter values read in the previous S13, the variation pattern is determined using the counter value acquired from the variation pattern determination counter and the variation pattern table (S23). Here, if the reach pattern is not determined in the previous S22, a variation pattern other than the reach pattern (hereinafter referred to as a normal pattern) is determined. If the reach pattern is determined, the reach pattern is displayed. Determine the normal pattern to display before it starts. Subsequently, a timer for measuring the special symbol variation time is started (S26). The initial value of the timer counter value set in this timer is a variation time obtained by adding the variation time based on the reach pattern and the variation time based on the normal pattern determined in S23 when the reach pattern is determined in the previous S22. In the case where the process of S22 is not executed, the value corresponds to the variation time according to the normal pattern determined in S23. Subsequently, a variation start command for instructing the variation start of the special symbol is transmitted to the symbol control board 38 (S27). If it is determined in S25 that the combination is not the same as the special symbol constituting the reach symbol (S25: No), S23, S26, and S27 are executed.

(Rotating body control)
While the special symbol display device 31 is not displaying the reach pattern, the left rotator motor 17a and the right rotator motor 17b stop rotating, and each rotator 12 has a predetermined holding portion connected to the receiving port 13c. It is assumed that the vehicle is stopped in a state of facing each other. That is, it is assumed that only one game ball can be held in the holding portion of the rotating body 12 through the receiving port 13c. Further, it is assumed that the stopping member 16 is stopped at a position where the winning opening 14c is blocked.
The main CPU 112 determines whether or not the winning operation A flag is ON (S50). Here, the winning action A flag means that when the display of the normal reach is started, the game balls in which the respective rotary bodies 12 are held by the holding portion are discharged from the first discharge opening portion 11b and the winning opening 14c. Is a flag indicating that it is rotating in the direction of winning. If it is determined that the winning operation A flag is not ON (S50: No), it is determined whether the discharging operation A flag is ON (S51). Here, the A flag during the discharging operation means that the rotating bodies 12 are rotated in the direction of discharging the game balls held by the holding portions from the second discharging openings 11c when the normal reach display is started. It is a flag indicating that

  If it is determined that the discharging operation A flag is not ON (S51: No), it is determined whether the winning operation B flag is ON (S52). Here, the winning flag B indicates that the game balls in which the rotating bodies 12 are held by the holding portion when the super reach display is started are discharged from the first discharging opening portion 11b. It is a flag indicating that it is rotating in the direction of winning in 14c. If it is determined that the winning operation B flag is not ON (S52: No), it is determined whether or not the discharging operation B flag is ON (S53). Here, the B flag during the discharge operation is rotated in the direction in which the game balls held by the holding bodies 12 are discharged from the second discharge openings 11c when the super reach display is started. It is a flag indicating that Here, when it is determined that the B flag during the discharging operation is not ON (S53: No), it is determined whether or not the display of the normal reach is started (S54), and when it is determined that the display is started (S54: Yes), the left rotating body 12 is rotated to the left, and the right rotating body 12 is rotated to the right (S55). In other words, each rotating body 12 is rotated in a direction in which the game ball held in the holding portion facing the receiving port 13c is not discharged from the second discharge opening portion 11c.

Subsequently, it is determined whether or not each rotator 12 has rotated by 1/3 (S56). If it is determined that each rotator 12 has rotated by 1/3 (S56: Yes), the rotation of each rotator 12 is stopped (S57). ). As a result, the next holding unit adjacent to the holding unit that has held the game ball before the start of rotation is located at a position facing the receiving port 13c, so that the game ball received from the receiving port 13c is transferred to the next holding unit. Can be maintained. In other words, a maximum of two game balls can be held in each rotating body 12 including the game balls held before the start of rotation.
Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the variation of the special symbol has been stopped (S58). If it is determined that the special symbol has been stopped (S58: Yes), it is determined whether or not the lost symbol has been fixedly displayed (S59). Here, when it is determined that the lost symbol is confirmed and displayed (S59: Yes), the retaining member 16 is moved to the second discharge opening 11c, and the first discharge opening 11b is opened (S60). . Subsequently, the winning operation A flag is turned ON (S61), the left rotating body 12 is rotated left, and the right rotating body 12 is rotated right (S62). That is, the rotating bodies 12 are rotated in a direction in which the game balls held by the holding unit are discharged from the first discharge opening 11b and won in the winning opening 14c.

If it is determined in S59 that the lost symbol has not been confirmed and displayed, that is, the jackpot symbol has been confirmed (S59: No), the payout operation A flag is turned on (S63), and the left rotating body 12 is rotated to the right. The right rotating body is rotated to the left (S64). That is, the rotating bodies 12 are rotated in a direction in which the game balls held by the holding portion are discharged from the second discharge opening portion 11c and are not allowed to win the winning opening 14c.
Then, it is determined whether or not each rotating body 12 has made one rotation (S65), and if it has been determined that it has made one rotation (S65: Yes), the rotation of each rotating body 12 is stopped (S66), and the retaining member 16 Is moved back to the first discharge opening 11b (S67). Subsequently, the winning operation A flag and the discharging operation A flag are turned OFF (S68).
If it is determined in S54 that display of normal reach has not been started (S54: No), it is determined whether display of super reach has been started (S69 in FIG. 10), and if it has been determined that it has started. (S69: Yes), the left rotating body 12 is rotated to the left, and the right rotating body 12 is rotated to the right (S70). In other words, each rotating body 12 is rotated in a direction in which the game ball held in the holding portion facing the receiving port 13c is not discharged from the second discharge opening 11c.

  Subsequently, it is determined whether or not each rotating body 12 has rotated 1/2 (S71). If it is determined that each rotating body 12 has rotated 1/2 (S71: Yes), the retaining member 16 is moved to the first discharge opening. It moves to the 2nd discharge opening part 11c so that it may synchronize with rotation of the holding | maintenance part which has reached the part 11b (S72). That is, when the rotator 12 makes a half turn from the state in which the predetermined holding portion faces the receiving port 13c, the predetermined holding portion has reached the position facing the winning port 14c. The game ball that is rotated and held by the predetermined holding portion is prevented from being discharged from the second discharge opening portion 11c. For example, as shown in FIG. 5 (B), the game ball P1 held by the holding portion 12a is positioned so as to face the winning opening 14c as shown in FIG. When the rotating body 12 further rotates from there, the game ball P1 is discharged from the second discharge opening 11c, so that the stopping member 16 is moved in synchronization with the rotation of the holding portion 12a. As shown in FIG. 5D, the game ball P1 held by the holding portion 12a is prevented from being discharged from the second discharge opening portion 11c.

Subsequently, it is determined whether or not each rotating body 12 has rotated 2/3 (S73), and if it is determined that the rotating body 12 has rotated 2/3 (S73: Yes), the rotation of each rotating body 12 is stopped (S74). In other words, the rotation of each rotating body 12 is stopped when the holding portion facing the receiving port 13c at the start of rotation reaches the second discharge opening 11c closed by the retaining member 16. As a result, a maximum of three game balls are held in each rotary body 12 including the game balls held before the start of rotation. At this time, the first discharge opening 11b is closed by the non-holding portion.
Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the variation of the special symbol has been stopped (S75). If it is determined that the special symbol has stopped (S75: Yes), it is determined whether or not the lost symbol has been fixedly displayed (S76). Here, when it is determined that the lost symbol is confirmed and displayed (S76: Yes), the winning operation B flag is turned ON (S77), the left rotating body 12 is rotated left, and the right rotating body 12 is rotated right ( S78). That is, the rotating bodies 12 are rotated in a direction in which the game balls held by the holding unit are discharged from the first discharge opening 11b and won in the winning opening 14c.

Then, it is determined whether or not each rotating body 12 has made one rotation (S79), and if it has been determined that it has made one rotation (S79: Yes), the rotation of each rotating body 12 is stopped (S80), and the retaining member 16 To return to the first discharge opening 11b (S81). Subsequently, the winning operation B flag and the discharging operation B flag are turned OFF (S87).
If it is determined in S76 that the lost symbol has not been fixedly displayed, that is, if the jackpot symbol has been fixedly displayed (S76: No), the payout operation B flag is turned ON (S82), and the stopping member 16 is moved to the first position. Return to the discharge opening 11b (S84). Subsequently, the left rotating body 12 is rotated to the right, and the right rotating body is rotated to the left (S84). That is, the rotating bodies 12 are rotated in a direction in which the game balls held by the holding portion are discharged from the second discharge opening portion 11c and are not allowed to win the winning opening 14c.
Then, it is determined whether or not each rotating body 12 has made one rotation (S85). If it is determined that each rotating body 12 has made one rotation (S85: Yes), the rotation of each rotating body 12 is stopped (S86) and a winning operation is being performed. The B flag and the discharging B flag are turned OFF (S87).

[Effect of the first embodiment]
(1) As described above, if the pachinko machine 1 according to the first embodiment is used, the rotation of the rotating body 12 is controlled by controlling the rotation of the rotating body 12 according to the display content of the special symbol display device 31. Since the game balls held by the holding portions 12a to 12c can be discharged from the first discharge opening portion 11b of the cover 11, the game balls discharged from the first discharge opening portion 11b are used for the winning opening 14c. Can be awarded.
Therefore, since the relationship between the display contents of the special symbol display device 31 and the prize ball payout can be made, the pachinko machine that pays out the prize ball only when the stop symbol displayed by the special symbol display device is a big hit symbol. Can also play a variety of games.
Further, since the rotating body 12 has a plurality of holding portions, a plurality of game balls held in the plurality of holding portions are continuously received in accordance with the display contents of the special symbol display device 31. 14c can be won, so that the winning balls can be paid out continuously.
Further, when the first discharge opening 11b is closed by the stopping member 16, the second discharge opening 11c is opened, and the game balls held by the holding portions 12a to 12c are transferred to the second discharge opening 11c. It can discharge | emit from the opening part 11c for discharge | emission. Further, when the second discharge opening 11c is closed by the stopping member 16, the first discharge opening 11b is opened, and the game balls held by the holding portions 12a to 12c are transferred to the first discharge opening 11b. It is possible to discharge from the discharge opening 11b and win a prize opening 14c.

(2) Since the rotating body 12 rotates and the holding portion comes to a position facing the first discharge opening portion 11b, the first discharge opening portion 11b can be opened. The game balls held in 12c can be surely won in the winning opening 14c.
(3) Since the rotating body 12 rotates and the holding portion comes to a position facing the second discharge opening portion 11c, the second discharge opening portion 11c can be opened. The game ball held by 12c can be reliably discharged to the outside of the cover 11.
(4) Since the retaining member 16 constitutes a part of the cover 11, it is not necessary to manufacture another member other than the cover 11 in order to provide the retaining member 16. Further, since the presence of the retaining member 16 can be made difficult to understand, the design of the cover 11 is not impaired.

(5) The outer periphery of the non-holding part in which the holding parts 12a to 12c are not formed on the outer peripheral surface of the rotating body 12 with the game ball P partially exposed downward from the receiving port 13c of the game ball receiving member 13 The surface is configured to be supported so as not to be separated from the receiving port 13c and to be stopped at the receiving port 13c. When the game ball reaches a position below the game ball that is partially exposed downward, the game ball can be dropped into the holding unit and held in the holding unit.
That is, as the rotating body 12 rotates, the outer peripheral surface where the holding portion is formed and the outer peripheral surface where the holding portion is not formed alternately pass under the game ball partially exposed downward from the receiving port 13c. Therefore, by alternately performing the operation of holding the game ball in the holding unit and the operation of stopping the game ball at the receiving port 13c, the game ball can be held in the plurality of holding units.
(6) The game ball P, which is partially exposed downward from the receiving port 13c, is supported and received by the peripheral surface of the game ball P held by the holding portions 12a to 12c so as not to be separated from the receiving port 13c. Since the entrance 13c is configured to stop, a plurality of game balls P can be prevented from being held in one holding portion.
(7) Each rotating body 12 starts to rotate when reach pattern display is started, and stops rotating when it reaches a predetermined amount. Therefore, the rotating body 12 is more playable than a pachinko machine in which the rotating body is always rotating. Can be varied.

Second Embodiment
Next, a pachinko machine according to a second embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS.
FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram of the symbol table for small hits. FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the flow of the special symbol process 2 executed by the main CPU 112, and FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing the continuation of the process of FIG. The pachinko machine of this embodiment is characterized in that the small hit symbol is determined according to the number of game balls held on the rotating body 12. The pachinko machine of this embodiment has the same configuration and function as the pachinko machine 1 of the first embodiment described above except for the special symbol processing 2 executed by the main CPU 112 and a part of the rotating body control. In addition, the same reference numerals are used for the same functions, and the description of the same parts is omitted or simplified.

(Design table for small hits)
The small hitting symbol table Ta1 shown in FIG. 11 is used to determine a small hitting symbol that is determined and displayed by the special symbol display device 31 when a small hitting occurs. The small winning symbol table Ta1 includes the number of game balls L (hereinafter referred to as the number of left holding balls) L held on the rotating body 12 of the left small winning device 10 and the rotating body 12 of the right small winning device 10. The number of game balls held (hereinafter referred to as the number of right-handed balls) R is associated with the symbol for small hits. The left holding ball number L is a total of four types L0 to L3 (0 to 3 pieces), and the right holding ball number R is a total of three types R0 to R3 (0 to 3 pieces). Z represents an arbitrary small hit symbol among 1, 3, 5 and 7 of the small hit symbol.
The symbol for small hits is determined by the left holding number L and the right holding numbers R and Z. For example, when the left holding number L is L2 (2), the right holding number R is R1 (1) and Z is 1, the symbol for small hits is Z: (Z + 1): 3 = 1: 2. : 3, the special symbol display device 31 confirms and displays the small hit symbol “123”.

(Start-up processing)
The main CPU 112 executes the start port process (FIG. 7) described in the first embodiment, and in S4, the small hit for counting a numerical value for determining whether or not the small hit (hereinafter referred to as a small hit determination). The counter values are respectively acquired from the counter and the small hit symbol determination counter that counts the numerical values for determining the small hit symbol Z. The small hit counter is a ring counter that counts a plurality of numerical values (for example, a total of six numerical values of 0 to 5), and the counter value acquired from the small hit counter is a preset small hit value (for example, 3 ), It is determined as a small hit.
The small hit symbol determination counter is a ring counter that counts a plurality of numerical values (in this embodiment, a total of four numerical values of 0 to 3). The ROM 114 stores a small hit symbol table in which each counter value of the small hit symbol determination counter is associated with the small hit symbol (in this embodiment, four types of small hit symbols 1, 3, 5, and 7 in total). The small hit symbol associated with the count value acquired from the small hit symbol determination counter is selected. For example, when the counter value acquired from the small hit symbol determination counter is 1, the small hit symbol 1 is selected.

(Special symbol processing 2)
In the big hit determination in S17, when the main CPU 112 determines that it is not big hit, that is, lost (S17: No in FIG. 12), it is obtained from the small hit determination counter among the various counter values read in the previous S13. It is determined whether or not the counter value is a small hit based on whether or not it is a preset small hit value (S22). Here, when it is determined that it is not a small hit (S22: No), among the various counter values read out in S13, the lost symbol is determined using the counter value acquired from the lost symbol determination counter and the lost symbol table. (S23). Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the lost symbol determined in S23 is the same combination as the special symbol constituting the reach symbol (S24). If it is determined that it is the same combination (S24: Yes), the next S25 is determined. Proceed to In S25, the reach pattern is determined using the counter value acquired from the reach pattern determination counter and the reach pattern table among the various counter values read in S13 (S25).

  Subsequently, among the various counter values read out in the previous S13, the variation pattern is determined using the counter value acquired from the variation pattern determination counter and the variation pattern table (S28 in FIG. 13). Subsequently, a timer for measuring the special symbol variation time is started (S29). The initial value of the timer counter value set in this timer is a variation time obtained by adding the special symbol variation time according to the variation pattern determined in S28 and the variation time according to the reach pattern when the reach pattern is determined in the previous S25. When the process of S25 is not executed, it is a value corresponding to the special symbol variation time according to the variation pattern determined in S28. Subsequently, a variation start command for instructing the start of variation of the special symbol is transmitted to the symbol control board 38 (S30). In S24, when it is determined that the combination is not the same as the special symbol constituting the reach symbol (S24: No), S28 to S30 are executed.

  If it is determined in S22 that it is a small hit (S22: Yes), a small hit flag indicating that it is determined that a small hit is determined in the small hit determination (occurrence of a small hit) is turned on (S31 in FIG. 13). The left holding ball number L and the right holding ball number R stored in the RAM 116 are referred to (S32). Subsequently, referring to the symbol table Ta1 for small hits (FIG. 11), from the small hit symbol determination counter among the left holding ball number L, the right holding ball number R, and the various counter values read in the previous S13 A small hit symbol is determined using the acquired counter value (S33). Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the small hit symbol determined in S33 is the same as the combination of the special symbols constituting the reach symbol (S34), and if it is determined that it is the same (S34: Yes), S25 to S30 are executed, and when it is determined that they are not the same (S34: Yes), S28 to S30 are executed.

(Rotating body control)
In S59 and S76 of the rotating body control (FIGS. 9 and 10) described in the first embodiment, the main CPU 112 determines whether or not the small hit symbol has been determined and displayed. If it is determined in S59 that the small hit symbol has been confirmed and displayed (S59: Yes), S60 to S68 are executed. If it is determined that the symbol is not displayed (S59: No), S63 to S68 are executed. . In S76, if it is determined that the small hit symbol has been confirmed and displayed (S76: Yes), S77 to S87 are executed. If it is determined that the symbol is not displayed (S76: No), S82 to S87 are performed. Execute.
In other words, when the small winning symbol is confirmed and displayed, the game balls held by the respective rotating bodies 12 win the respective winning holes 14c, and when the small winning symbol is not confirmed and displayed, the respective rotating bodies 12 are displayed. The game balls held in the are discharged from the second discharge opening 11c to the outside of the cover 11 and do not win the winning opening 14c.

[Effects of Second Embodiment]
(1) As described above, if the pachinko machine of the second embodiment is used, the special symbol display device 31 is based on the number of game balls held in the holding portions 12a to 12c of the rotary bodies 12. Since the small hit symbol that is determined and displayed can be determined by the above, the number of game balls held in each holding portion of each rotating body 12 and the small hit symbol that is determined and displayed by the special symbol display device 31 The player can know that there is some relationship between them.
Therefore, the player can enjoy the thrill of whether or not the desired number of game balls are held in each holding portion of each rotating body 12 while expecting that the desired small hit symbol is displayed. You can enjoy the game.
(2) Since the pachinko machine of the second embodiment has the same function and configuration as the pachinko machine 1 of the first embodiment except for a part of the special symbol process 2, the effects (1) to (1) of the first embodiment. (7) can be played. The pachinko machine according to the second embodiment corresponds to the pachinko machine according to claim 5.

<Third Embodiment>
Next, a pachinko machine according to a third embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.
FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing a flow of holding ball number control executed by the main CPU 112. The pachinko machine of this embodiment is characterized in that the number of held balls is subtracted according to the number won in the winning opening 14c. The pachinko machine of this embodiment has the same configuration and function as the pachinko machine 1 of the second embodiment described above except that the main CPU 112 executes the holding ball number control. , And the description of the same part is omitted or simplified.

The main CPU 112 determines whether or not the left winning port switch 14a (FIG. 6) is turned on, that is, whether or not the game ball has won the winning port 14c of the left small winning device 10 (S90). Is determined (S90: Yes), 1 is added to the winning number A of the left winning opening 14c (S91). Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the winning number A is 5 or more (S92). If it is determined that the winning number is 5 or more (S92: Yes), 1 is subtracted from the left holding ball number L (S93), The winning number A is reset to 0 (S94).
If it is determined that the left winning port 14c has not been won (S90: No), whether or not the right winning port switch 14b (FIG. 6) is turned on, that is, the game ball of the right small winning component device 10 is determined. It is determined whether or not a winning opening 14c has been won (S95). If it is determined that a winning has been achieved (S95: Yes), 1 is added to the winning number B of the right winning opening 14c (S96). Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the winning number B is 5 or more (S97). If it is determined that the winning number B is 5 or more (S97: Yes), 1 is subtracted from the right holding ball number R (S98). The winning number B is reset to 0 (S99).
Note that the winning count and zero reset during the control are processes performed to change the number of held balls, and are not involved in paying out the winning balls.

[Effect of the third embodiment]
(1) As described above, if the pachinko machine according to the third embodiment is used, the number of retained balls is determined when a predetermined number of game balls have won the respective winning openings 14c provided in the left and right small prize winning devices 10. Since the subtraction is performed, it is possible to prevent the small role symbol determined and displayed by the special symbol display device 31 from being determined only by the actual number of held balls.
Accordingly, it becomes difficult to predict the type of small role symbol that is confirmed and displayed based only on the number of held balls, so that it is possible to enjoy an interesting game that uses imagination.
(2) Moreover, since the pachinko machine of the third embodiment has the same function and configuration as the pachinko machine of the second embodiment except for the holding ball number control, the effects (1) and (2) of the second embodiment ) Can be played. The pachinko machine according to the third embodiment corresponds to the pachinko machine according to claim 6.

<Other embodiments>
(1) Each rotary body 12 can be rotated each time the special symbol variation display starts. For example, as shown in FIG. 5B, when the predetermined holding portion is in a state of facing the receiving port 13c, the first to third total symbol strings start to fluctuate, and the first to third When the fluctuation of the first symbol row is stopped, the rotating body 12 is rotated by 1/3 to the left as shown in FIG. 5C, and when the fluctuation of the second symbol row is stopped, the rotating body 12 is further moved. Rotate 1/3 counterclockwise to the state shown in FIG. Here, when the normal reach is reached, the rotator 12 further rotates 1/6 to the left, and one game ball held in the holding portion wins the winning opening 14c, and when it becomes super reach from the middle. While the rotator 12 is further rotated 1/3 to the left and the second prize is won and the super reach is reached, the game held by rotating 1/3 to the left for a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds). The balls are successively awarded to the winning opening 14c.
When the big hit occurs, the rotating body 12 stops in the state shown in FIG. 5G, and then the stop member 16 closes the winning opening 14c as shown in FIG. The operation of 10 ends. If the reach is not reached, the stopping member 16 moves from the state shown in FIG. 5D to a position where the winning opening 14c is closed, and the game ball P1 is discharged from the second discharge opening 11c. Subsequently, the rotating body 12 rotates to the right by 1/3 to discharge the game ball P3 from the second discharging opening 11c, and the rotation of the rotating body 12 stops.
If the rotator 12 is controlled as described above, the game ball that holds the rotator 12 is rotated in the winning direction during the super reach period, so that the player can release the game ball during the reach period. Since the number of pachinko machines that are stopped and watched is reduced, it can be expected to prevent a decrease in the operating rate of pachinko machines.

(2) The right and left small prize winning devices 10 are arranged so that the game balls discharged from the second discharge opening 11c flow down to the big winning opening 42, and the special symbol display device 31 displays the variation of the special symbols. When the big hit symbol is confirmed and displayed later, it is possible to control the rotating bodies 12 to rotate so that the game balls held in the holding parts are discharged from the second discharging openings 11c.
According to this configuration, the game balls discharged from the second discharge opening 11c can be awarded to the grand prize winning opening 42, so that the number of winning prizes to the big winning prize opening 42 per unit time can be increased. it can.

(3) The rotation of the motor 17 can be reversed when the predetermined condition is satisfied, and the rotation direction of the rotating body 12 can be reversed. For example, the rotation direction of the rotating body 12 is reversed when the number of holding balls becomes a predetermined number (for example, 3) or more. If this pachinko machine is used, it is possible to make the game more varied than the pachinko machine in which the rotating body always rotates in the same direction. This pachinko machine corresponds to the pachinko machine according to claim 13 .

(4) It is also possible to control the rotating body 12 to start or stop rotating or to reverse the rotation direction when the number of winnings in the winning opening 14c reaches a predetermined number. By using this pachinko machine, you can enjoy even more varied games. This pachinko machine corresponds to the pachinko machine according to claim 14 .

(5) When the number of balls held by the rotating body 12 reaches a predetermined number, the rotating body 12 can be controlled to start, stop, or reverse the rotation direction. By using this pachinko machine, you can enjoy even more varied games. This pachinko machine corresponds to the pachinko machine according to claim 15 .

(6) When it is determined that the special symbol display device 31 will notify the display of the specific variation pattern, the rotation of the rotating body 12 is started or stopped, or the rotation direction is reversed. It can also be controlled. For example, when the special symbol display device 31 determines to display a reach pattern or an image for predicting a change display of a reach pattern having a low appearance probability among reach patterns, the rotation of the rotating body 12 is started. , Stop or reverse the direction of rotation. Thereby, the player can predict that the reach pattern is variably displayed by observing the change in the rotational motion of the rotating body 12. Note that the above notice includes a notice when a specific variation pattern is actually displayed and a notice for a production purpose to be expected to be displayed. This pachinko machine corresponds to the pachinko machine according to claim 16 .

(7) When it is determined that the special symbol display device 31 will notify that a specific image is to be displayed, the rotation of the rotating body 12 is started, stopped, or the rotation direction is reversed. You can also For example, when it is determined that the special symbol display device 31 displays an image for notifying the confirmation display of the big hit symbol, the rotation of the rotating body 12 is started or stopped, or the rotation direction is reversed. Thereby, the player can predict the decisive display of the big hit symbol by looking at the change in the rotational motion of the rotating body 12. The above notice includes a notice in the case where the jackpot symbol is actually confirmed and displayed, and a notice for the purpose of performing in order to make the expectation that the jackpot symbol may not be confirmed and displayed. It is. This pachinko machine corresponds to the pachinko machine according to claim 17 .

(8) While the special symbol display device 31 variably displays the special symbol, the game balls held in the holding portions 12a to 12c of the rotating body 12 are discharged from the discharge opening portion 11b and the winning opening 14c. It can also be controlled to rotate in the direction of winning. If this pachinko machine is used, the player will fire the game ball so as to hold the game ball in the holding portion even during the special symbol variation display, so that the operation rate of the pachinko machine can be increased. Further, during the special symbol variation display, it is possible to improve the monotonous game play, which is often a vaguely looked at the screen of the special design display device 31, without firing the game ball, to the game play rich in change. This pachinko machine corresponds to the pachinko machine according to claim 18 .

(9) It is also possible to control the rotation of each rotating body 12 to start only when display of a specific reach pattern is started.
(10) The number of holding parts of each rotating body 12 can be set to one, two, or four or more.
(11) The holding unit can be changed to a size that can hold a plurality of game balls.
(12) A plurality of receiving openings 11 a may be provided for one cover 11.
(13) A plurality of discharge openings 11 b may be provided for one cover 11.
(14) It is also possible to provide a plurality of winning openings 14c for one small role winning device 10.
(15) The rotation speed of the rotating body 12 can be changed when a predetermined condition is satisfied, at a constant cycle, or irregularly. If this pachinko machine is used, it is possible to enjoy a variety of games as compared to the case of rotating at a constant speed.
(16) The number of small prize winning devices 10 provided on the game board 5 may be one, or may be three or more.
(17) It is also possible to control the rotating body 12 or the retaining member 16 not to be performed simultaneously for all the small prize winning devices 10 but separately.
(18) The small prize winning device 10 can also be provided in a pachinko machine other than the game-related pachinko machine that generates a big hit when the big hit symbol is confirmed and displayed.

It is explanatory drawing which looked at the external appearance of the pachinko machine concerning the embodiment of this invention from the front. It is the schematic explanatory drawing which looked at the game board with which the pachinko machine shown in FIG. 1 was equipped from the front. FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the small prize winning device 10. FIG. 3 (A) is an explanatory view of the small part winning device 10 as seen from the front, and FIG. 3 (B) is a state where the rotating body and the cover are removed from the small part winning device 10 shown in FIG. 3 (A). FIG. FIG. 4 is an explanatory view illustrating the structure of the small role winning device 10. 4 (A) is an explanatory view of the small prize winning device 10 shown in FIG. 3 as seen through from the right side, FIG. 4 (B) is a perspective view of a rotating body and a cover, and FIG. 4 (C) is a perspective view. FIG. 4D is a back surface explanatory view of the rotating body, and FIG. 4E is a back surface explanatory view of the retaining member. FIG. 5 is an explanatory view for explaining the operation of the small role winning device 10, FIG. 5 (A) is a front explanatory view of the small role winning device 10, and FIGS. 5 (B) to 5 (D) are rotations. It is explanatory drawing which shows a mode that the game ball hold | maintained at the body increases, and FIG.5 (E)-(G) is explanatory drawing which shows a mode that the game ball currently hold | maintained at the rotary body wins a winning opening. FIG. 5 (H) is an explanatory view showing a state where the first discharge opening is closed again. It is explanatory drawing which shows the main electric structures of the pachinko machine 1 with a block. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the start port process which the main CPU112 performs. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the special symbol process which main CPU112 performs. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the rotary body control which main CPU112 performs. 10 is a flowchart showing a continuation of the process of FIG. 9. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structure of the symbol table for small hits. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the special symbol process 2 which main CPU112 performs in 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the continuation of the process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of holding ball number control which main CPU112 performs in 3rd Embodiment. It is front explanatory drawing of the conventional pachinko machine.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine 5 Game board 10 Small part winning device 11 Cover 11a Receiving opening part 11b First discharge opening part 11c Second discharge opening part 12 Rotating bodies 12a to 12c Holding part 13 Game ball receiving member (member)
13c receiving opening 13a left detection switch 13b right detecting switch 14a left winning opening switch (prize detecting means)
14b Right winning opening switch (winning detection means)
14c Winning mouth 16 Stopping member (opening / closing member)
17a Left-hand rotating body motor (control device)
17b Right-hand rotating body motor (control device)
18a Left magnetic sensor (control device)
18b Right magnetic sensor (control device)
20a Left stop member motor (drive means)
20b Right stop member motor (drive means)

Claims (18)

Game board,
A cylindrical cover provided in a game area of the game board, and having a receiving opening for receiving a game ball flowing down the game area formed on a peripheral surface;
A rotating body that is provided on the inner side of the cover and is rotatable while facing an outer peripheral surface thereof to an inner peripheral surface of the cover;
A plurality of holding portions that are formed inwardly from the outer peripheral surface of the rotating body to hold the game ball received from the receiving opening;
An opening is formed in the peripheral surface of the cover, and a first discharge opening for discharging the game ball held by the holding portion to the outside of the cover;
A second discharge opening in communication with the first discharge opening;
A winning opening for winning a game ball discharged from the first discharge opening;
When the first discharge opening is reciprocally movable between the first discharge opening and the second discharge opening, and the first discharge opening is closed, the second An opening / closing member that opens the first discharge opening when the second discharge opening is closed.
Driving means for opening and closing the opening and closing member;
A winning detection means for detecting a game ball won in the winning opening;
A symbol display device for variably displaying a plurality of symbols;
The holding unit controls the rotation of the rotating body and the driving means when the symbol display device displays a specific symbol in a fixed manner or when the symbols are variably displayed in a specific variation pattern. A control device for discharging the game ball held on the first discharge opening or the second discharge opening;
A pachinko machine characterized by comprising The controller is
When the rotating body rotates and the holding portion is positioned to face the first discharge opening, the driving means is driven to move the opening / closing member to the second discharge opening. The pachinko machine according to claim 1, wherein the first discharge opening is opened. The controller is
When the rotating body rotates and the holding portion is positioned to face the second discharge opening, the driving means is driven to move the opening / closing member to the first discharge opening. The pachinko machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the second discharge opening is opened. Pachinko machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3 a part of the cover is characterized that you have configured the closing member. A start opening provided in the game board;
A member provided above the receiving opening and having a receiving port through which a game ball received from the receiving opening passes;
A detection switch that is provided on an inner wall of the receiving port and detects a game ball received in the receiving port;
Based on the number of game balls detected by the detection switch, the number of game balls held in the holding unit is counted, and on the basis of the counted number of game balls, the symbol display device displays the plurality of symbols. symbol to be displayed determined after displaying the variation includes a CPU for selecting from among multiple symbol a,
5. The symbol display device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the symbol display device variably displays a plurality of symbols when the game ball wins the start opening and confirms a symbol selected by the CPU. A pachinko machine according to claim 1. The pachinko machine according to claim 5, wherein the CPU subtracts a predetermined number of game balls detected by the detection switch when a predetermined number of game balls are detected by the winning detection means. The pre-Symbol game balls of exposing a part from the receiving port to the downward of the outer peripheral surface of the rotating body, the outer peripheral surface of the holding portion is not formed, and supported so as not to leave from the receiving port the The pachinko machine according to claim 5 or 6, wherein the pachinko machine is configured to stop at the receiving port . The game ball of exposing a portion downward from the inlet opening, the circumferential surface of the game ball, which is held by the holding portion, supporting and so as not to leave from the inlet opening so as to stop the receiving port The pachinko machine according to claim 7, wherein the pachinko machine is configured. The controller is
The game ball held in the holding portion is discharged from the second discharge opening when a winning symbol is confirmed and displayed after the change display of a plurality of symbols by the symbol display device. The pachinko machine according to any one of claims 5 to 8 . The controller is
The game ball held in the holding portion is discharged from the first discharge opening when a lost symbol is confirmed and displayed after the change display of a plurality of symbols by the symbol display device. The pachinko machine according to any one of claims 5 to 8 . The controller is
According to any one of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that to start rotation of the rotating body when the symbol display device starts the variable display of the symbols in a particular variation pattern Pachinko machine. The controller is
The pachinko machine according to claim 11, wherein the rotation of the rotating body is stopped when a predetermined condition is satisfied. The controller is
The pachinko machine according to claim 11, wherein the rotation direction of the rotating body is reversed when a predetermined condition is satisfied. Wherein the predetermined condition is pachinko machine according to any one of claims 11 to 13 the number of gaming balls detected by the winning detecting means is characterized in that it has reached a predetermined number. Wherein the predetermined condition is pachinko machine according to any one of claims 11 to 13 the number of gaming balls held in the holding portion, characterized in that it has reached a predetermined number. When the variable display of symbols in the state where all symbols other than one symbol are determined and displayed among the symbols constituting the jackpot symbol is a reach pattern, the predetermined condition is that the symbol display device is a reach pattern or a reach pattern. pachinko machine according to any one of claims 11 to 13, wherein the displaying the image that notified of the variable display of low reach pattern of occurrence probabilities among the pattern is that which is determined. Wherein the predetermined condition is any one of claims 11 to 13, wherein the symbol display device is that the child displays images that notified of the confirmation display of big hit symbol is determined The pachinko machine described. The controller is
While the symbol display device variably displays the plurality of symbols, the rotating body is rotated in a direction in which the game ball held by the holding portion is discharged from the first discharge opening. pachinko machine according to any one of claims 11 to 17, characterized in.

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