JP4459158B2 - Combination gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a combination gaming machine such as an arrangement ball machine or a sparrow ball gaming machine.

  Conventionally, there are a game ball throwing type and a medal throwing type in combination game machines, for example, an arrangement ball machine. In this type of arrangement ball machine, when playing a game, 16 game balls are shot into the game area of the game board by the launching means and the game balls are arranged in a horizontal row at the bottom. If a predetermined winning combination is established by winning at any of the four winning entrances adjacent to the winning entrance means, a score is given according to the degree of difficulty of establishment A number of medals or game balls are paid out to the player as a prize.

  In addition, the game board is provided with guidance symbol display means capable of variably displaying three guidance symbols, and the guidance symbol of the guidance symbol display means is varied for a predetermined time on condition that the actuating means detects a game ball. When the stop symbol is in a special mode such as “7, 7, 7”, the special game state generating means generates a special game state until a predetermined number of games are completed under a predetermined condition, and a score is easily established. There is also something like that.

  In an arrangement ball machine equipped with a guidance symbol display means, if the guidance symbol after change stops in a special manner, a special gaming state may be generated by the special gaming state generation means, so that it can arouse the player's interest effective.

  However, the launching means normally fires a large number of game balls at a time interval of nearly 100 per minute, and if 16 game balls fired from this launch means are shot into the game area, 1 Since the game is finished, the time required for one game is about 10 to 13 seconds in the case of an arrange ball machine.

  Therefore, the guide symbol is changed for a predetermined time on condition that the operating means detects the game ball, but the change time of the guide symbol is very short for about 0.5 seconds. When about 0.5 seconds have elapsed, the left symbol, the right symbol, and the middle symbol are stopped in this order. For this reason, in the arrangement ball machine, it is very difficult to produce an effect that arouses the player's interest by the fluctuation pattern of the guidance symbol, and especially the reach fluctuation, as compared with other pachinko machines.

  In view of such problems, the present invention changes the time required for one game in accordance with the game state, and is a combination game that can stimulate the player's interest by changing the guidance symbol, especially the reach variation effect, etc. The purpose is to provide a machine.

The present invention comprises a winning hole means 22 having a plurality of winning holes 29 at the lower part of the game area 27, and a guiding symbol display means 23 capable of variably displaying the guiding symbols 23a to 23c on condition that a game ball is detected, Special game state generating means 102 for generating a special game state advantageous to the player when the guide symbols 23a to 23c after the change of the guide symbol display means 23 are stopped in a special mode, and the game area 27 has one game. In a combination gaming machine in which a predetermined number of game balls are shot each time and a game is repeatedly performed with a predetermined pause period t , from the point in time when the game end condition established by the predetermined number of game ball shots is satisfied a function to terminate the game when a predetermined time T has passed, if the induction pattern 23a~23c in variation is not stopped until the predetermined time T has elapsed Those having a game control unit 99 and a function to terminate the game after stopping of the induction symbols 23a to 23c.

In the present invention, a winning symbol means 22 having a plurality of winning holes 29 is provided below the gaming area 27, and the guiding symbol display means 23 capable of variably displaying the guiding symbols 23a to 23c on the condition that a game ball is detected, Special game state generating means 102 for generating a special game state advantageous to the player when the guide symbols 23a to 23c after the change of the guide symbol display means 23 are stopped in a special mode, and the game area 27 is provided for each game. In a combination gaming machine in which a predetermined number of game balls are shot in and a game is repeatedly played with a predetermined pause period t , a predetermined time from the point in time when the game end condition is established by the predetermined number of game ball shots a function to terminate the game when T has passed, if the induction symbols 23a~23c in variation is not stopped until the predetermined time elapses T, the induction pattern 2 is provided with the game control unit 99 and a a~23c functions to terminate the game after stopping, it can be secured game time corresponding to the playing state, for example, the variation pattern of the induction symbols 23a to 23c, especially the reach varying It is possible to arouse the interest of the player through the production of

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. 1 to 13 exemplify a first embodiment in which the present invention is adopted in a medal insertion type arrangement ball machine. As shown in FIGS. 1 to 4, the arrange ball machine includes an outer frame 1, a front frame 2 disposed on the front side of the outer frame 1, and a front panel 5 mounted on the front side of the front frame 2. The front frame 2 is attached to the outer frame 1 through a vertical hinge 4 on one end of the left and right sides so as to be openable and detachable.

  The gaming machine body 3 is equipped with a medal hopper 6, an auxiliary tank 7, and a power supply unit 8 on the outer frame 1 side, and a game board 15, launching means 16, and medal sorting means 17 on the front frame 2 side, etc. Various internal mechanisms including a game board 15 are mounted inside the gaming machine main body 3 on the back side of the front panel 5.

  The outer frame 1 is configured by a rectangular frame or the like that is long in the vertical direction, and a medal hopper 6, an auxiliary tank 7, a power supply unit 8, and the like are disposed on the lower side inside the outer frame 1. A back plate 9 is attached to the outer frame 1 on the back side. The front frame 2 is configured by a rectangular frame or the like that is long in the vertical direction corresponding to the outer frame 1. A front panel 5 is mounted on the front side of the front frame 2, and a game board 15, launching means 16, medal sorting means 17 and the like are arranged inside the back side of the front panel 5.

  The medal hopper 6 constitutes medal storage means for storing medals. The medal hopper 6 receives a medal chute 10 that accepts inserted medals, and surplus medals to the auxiliary tank 7 when the internal medals are full. An overflow port 11 for overflowing and a medal payout means 12 for paying out medals for prizes are provided. The medal payout means 12 is for paying out medals in the medal hopper 6 for prizes or for return. The medal payout means 12 is provided on the lower side of the medal hopper 6 and is rotated by the driving means 13 such as a motor. (Not shown) is driven to pay out medals from the medal payout port 14 to the front side. The auxiliary tank 7 can be taken in and out.

  The game board 15 is detachably fitted from the back side between the game board mounting frame 18 and the support frame 19 inside the front frame 2, and a plurality of fastening means provided on the back side of the game board mounting frame 18. It is detachably fixed by 18a. Therefore, the game board 15 is detachable from the front side of the gaming machine main body 3 and, in particular, the front frame 2 from the back side. The game board mounting frame 18 has a gate shape, and its upper side and both left and right sides are fixed to the inner side surface of the front frame 2 above the support frame 19. The support frame 19 is integrally provided on the upper edge side with a game board receiving portion 20 that receives the game board 15 from the lower side, and is laid in the left-right direction inside the front frame 2.

  As shown in FIG. 1, a guide rail 21 is annularly mounted on the front surface of the game board 15, and a winning opening means 22 is disposed below a gaming area 27 inside the guide rail 21. The game parts such as the guide symbol display means 23, the specific winning means 24, the score increasing means 25, the operating means 26a and 26b, and the normal winning means 26c and 26d are arranged above the means 22. A large number of game nails (not shown) are provided between the winning opening means 22 and each game component.

  As shown in FIGS. 5 and 7, the winning opening means 22 is formed in a winning case 28 that is detachably attached to the opening 15 a of the game board 15 from the back side, and is formed in a horizontal line on the winning case 28. A plurality of, for example, 16 winning holes 29 for guiding the game balls won from the front side to the back side of the game board 15, and a plurality of, for example, 16 winning detection switches for detecting the game balls winning in each of the winning holes 29 30, a game ball falling along the game board 15 wins a winning hole 29, and the winning detection switch 30 detects the game ball.

  The guide symbol display means 23 can display one or a plurality of, for example, at least three guide symbols 23a to 23c in a variable manner. The guide symbol display means 23 includes liquid crystal display means and other display means. On the condition that it is detected, each of the guiding symbols 23a to 23c fluctuates for a predetermined time and stops in a special mode such as “7, 7, 7” or the like, or other non-special modes. It has become.

  In addition, although it is possible to use symbols such as numeric symbols as appropriate for the guiding symbols 23a to 23c, numerical symbols from 0 to 9 are used in this embodiment. In addition, each of the guiding symbols 23a to 23c is sequentially stopped in a predetermined order such as a left symbol, a right symbol, a middle symbol or the like, or is stopped at the same time except for one.

  The specific winning means 24 includes an opening / closing body 24a that is opened for a predetermined time after the guiding symbols 23a to 23c change in a special manner such as “7, 7, 7” after the change, and a plurality of (for example, three) insides. The region is divided into regions, and a part (for example, the center) thereof is a guidance increase device operation region (special operation region) 24b. The guidance increase device operation area 24b operates the guidance increase device 96 (see FIG. 10) based on a predetermined condition when the game ball passes, and operates the guidance increase device 96 again when the game ball passes. It is for stopping.

  The score increasing means 25 is for increasing the score when the game ball is won. The opening / closing body 25a is opened for a predetermined time on condition that the operating means 26b detects the game ball when the guidance increasing device 96 is activated. When the game ball wins the score increasing means 25, the score is increased (for example, doubled).

  The specific winning means 24, the score increasing means 25, and the normal winning means 26c, 26d are configured to guide the game balls won on the front side of the game board 15 to the back side of the game board 15, and the game balls win the prizes. In such a case, the game ball is handled in the same manner as the winning of a game ball to one or a plurality of winning holes 29 corresponding thereto.

  For example, the normal winning means 26c is second in the winning slot 29, the normal winning means 26d is fifteenth, the specific winning means 24 is eleventh and fourteenth, and the score increasing means 25 is eleventh to thirteenth and fifteenth, respectively. When a game ball is won in response to a winning slot 29 where the game ball of the winning slot means 22 is difficult to win or a winning slot 29 where a winning combination is difficult to be established, a game is played in the corresponding winning slot 29. The winning display section 70 corresponding to the winning opening 29 displays the winning in the same manner as when the ball has won.

  As shown in FIG. 2 and FIG. 3, on the back side of the game board 15, game parts such as a winning opening means 22, a guiding symbol display means 23, a specific winning means 24, a score increasing means 25, operating means 26a and 26b, etc. A back cover 31 that covers from the back and a ball assembly case 32 disposed below the back cover 31 are detachably attached, and a main board case 34 that houses a main control board 33 on the back surface of the back cover 31 A voice board case 36 that houses the voice control board 35 is detachably mounted.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the back cover 31 has an opening 31b at the front edge of the bottom wall 31a. The ball gathering case 32 is for gathering game balls guided to the back side of the game board 15 through game parts such as the winning opening means 22, the specific winning means 24, the score increasing means 25, etc. FIG. As shown in FIG. 8 and FIG. 8, it has a ball assembly portion 32a that opens on the upper side, and a ball discharge port 32b that discharges the game balls assembled in the ball assembly portion 32a downward. It is mounted on the back side of the game board 15. The game balls won in the winning opening 29 are detected by the winning detection switch 30 and then discharged from the ball discharge opening 32b through the ball collecting case 32 without stopping inside the winning opening means 22 or the like. It has become.

  The ball discharge port 32b of the ball collecting case 32 is displaced to the opposite side of the ball feeding means 48 from the substantially center in the left-right direction of the ball collecting case 32 so that the length of a waiting passage 47 described later can be easily secured. Are arranged. Further, on both the left and right sides of the winning opening means 22, there are ball guide passages 32 c for guiding the game balls from the specific winning means 24, the score increasing means 25, the actuating means 26 a and 26 b, etc. to the ball collecting portion 32 a of the ball collecting case 32. The rear cover 31 is mounted so as to protrude through the opening 31b to the ball assembly case 32 side.

  The launching means 16 is for launching a game ball to the game area 27 of the game board 15 through the guide rail 21, and as shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, the launch rail 37 and the game on the launch rail 37. A striking rod 38 that strikes the ball toward the guide rail 21, a firing spring (not shown) that urges the striking rod 38 in the direction of the game ball, and a striking force against the firing spring via the cam mechanism 39 The firing drive means 40 such as a motor that swings the heel 38 intermittently in the anti-hitting direction, and the firing drive means 40 can be activated by gripping the player, and the spring pressure of the firing spring can be adjusted by the turning operation. The firing handle 41 is provided, and is detachably attached to the support frame 19 via a mounting plate 16a and the like.

  The launch rail 37 is attached to the front side of the support frame 19 or the like corresponding to the guide rail 21 on the game board 15 side. The hitting bar 38 is disposed on the front side of the support frame 19 corresponding to the launch rail 37 so as to hit the game ball on the launch rail 37, and is pivotally supported on the mounting plate 16a by a pivot in the front-rear direction. ing.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the firing handle 41 is provided on the front end side of the support tube 43 that penetrates the through hole 42 on the front panel 5 side and protrudes to the front side. It can be gripped and rotated. The launch handle 41 is provided with a touch piece of a touch switch (not shown) that detects a player's grip or operation.

  A rail cover 79 is provided on the front side of the firing rail 37 to cover a part of the firing rail 37 and the guide rail 21 on the firing rail 37 side from the front side. For example, the rail cover 79 is detachably attached to a support member 81 that is installed on the front panel 5 in the left-right direction.

  Between the launching means 16 side and the game board 15 side, as shown in FIG. 3, FIG. 5 and FIG. 8, a circulation path 44 for game balls including these is formed in a closed loop, A plurality of game balls are enclosed in the box. The circulation path 44 includes a launch side path 45 that guides the game ball fired by the launch means 16 to the game board 15 side, and a return side path that returns the game ball passed to the back side of the game board 15 to the launch means 16 side. 46. The firing side path 45 is constituted by the firing rail 37, the guide rail 21 and the like, and the return side path 46 is constituted by the ball collecting case 32, the standby passage 47, the ball feeding means 48 and the like.

  The waiting passage 47 is for waiting for the game ball that has returned after passing through the game board 15, and is placed in the left-right direction so that the launching means 16 side is lowered on the front frame 2 side such as the back side of the support frame 19. Inclined and detachably mounted, and communicates from the lower side to the ball discharge port 32b of the ball assembly case 32 at a position where the upstream side does not interfere with the lower end of the game board 15. The ball feeding means 48 is for sending the game balls in the standby passage 47 one by one onto the launch rail 37 in conjunction with the launching operation of the launch means 16, and the downstream end of the launch rail 37 and the standby passage 47. It is detachably attached to the support frame 19 and the like between them.

  Note that the number of game balls enclosed in the circulation path 44 is preferably equal to or greater than the minimum necessary number (for example, about 16 to 25) in one game, but at least a plurality of game balls may be included. In addition, it is desirable that the waiting passage 47 has such a length that all of the enclosed game balls or a part (about several) of the downstream side are aligned in a line.

  The medal selection means 17 is for selecting the correctness of medals inserted from a medal insertion slot 49 described later. As shown in FIGS. It is attached detachably. The medal sorting means 17 determines whether the medal is correct or not based on the weight, the outer shape, the material, and the like during the movement of the medal, and passes a defective medal through the defective chute 50 according to the determination result to the medal guide rod 51 described later. The normal (regular) medal is guided to the medal shoot 10 of the medal hopper 6. The medal selection means 17 is provided with a medal detection switch 52 for detecting a regular medal on the downstream side of the determination unit.

  The front panel 5 is divided into a plurality of glass doors 53 corresponding to at least the front side of the game board 15 and other portions. For example, as shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, the front panel 5 includes a glass door 53 corresponding to the front side of the game board 15, an upper panel 54 disposed on the upper side of the glass door 53, and a glass door 53. The upper panel 54, the glass door 53, and the intermediate panel 55 except for the lower panel 56 are divided into a plurality of intermediate panels 55 disposed on the lower side and lower panels 56 disposed on the lower side of the intermediate panel 55. However, the front frame 2 is pivotally mounted on the same side as the hinge 4 of the front frame 2 by a vertical hinge 57 so that it can be opened and closed individually.

  The glass door 53 includes a door frame 59 in which a window hole 58 corresponding to the game area 27 of the game board 15 is formed, and a glass plate 60 attached to the door frame 59 so as to close the window hole 58. .

  The upper panel 54 is disposed on the upper side of the front frame 2, and upper display means 61 is provided on the upper panel 54. The upper display means 61 comprises an in-game display means 61a for displaying a game in progress, and an effect display means 61b for visually producing and displaying a special game state, probability variation, and other game states. The display cover 62 is detachably mounted on the display 54, and a plurality of display lamps 63 are arranged in the display cover 62. The display lamp 63 emits light or blinks. For example, among the plurality of display lamps 63 of the upper display means 61, the middle display lamp 63 constitutes the in-game display means 61a, and the remaining display lamps constitute the effect display means 61b. . The display cover 62 protrudes forward over substantially the entire width of the gaming machine body 3 in the left-right direction, and the front side is configured to be inclined downward toward the rear.

  As shown in FIGS. 5 to 7, the intermediate panel 55 has a projecting portion 64 projecting forward, and on the upper side of the projecting portion 64, a display panel unit 65 and an operation panel unit 66 that are inclined forward and downward. And a bottom wall portion 64a that is bent backward from the lower end to the front frame 2 side.

  The lower end portion of the intermediate panel 55 is separated from the lower panel 56 above the firing handle 41 so that the lower end portion of the intermediate panel 55 does not interfere with the firing handle 41 when the intermediate panel 55 is opened and closed. It abuts on the front part from the front side or overlaps the upper end part of the lower panel 56 in the vertical direction.

  The display panel unit 65 is elongated in the left-right direction in the vicinity of the lower side of the glass door 53, and an operation panel unit 66 is provided on the front side of the display panel unit 65. The display panel unit 65 is provided with a winning display means 67 at a substantially central portion in the left-right direction, a medal number display means 68 is provided on one side of the winning display means 67 in the left-right direction, and a score display means 69 is provided on the other side. ing. The display panel unit 65 has an inclination angle larger than that of the operation panel unit 66 so that the display states of the display units 67 to 69 can be easily confirmed. Also good.

  The winning display means 67 includes a plurality of, for example, 16 winning display sections 70 corresponding to each winning opening 29 of the winning opening means 22, and each winning display section 70 corresponds to each winning opening 29 of the winning opening means 22. Correspondingly, they are arranged in a horizontal row so as to be close to each other in the front-rear direction. Each winning display section 70 is configured such that, when a game ball wins a winning slot 29, the corresponding winning display section 70 emits light, and the winning is displayed to the player by others. Each winning display section 70 is numbered in order from one end side corresponding to each winning opening 29. The winning display means 67 may be arranged in combination with a predetermined number (for example, four) of winning display sections 70 vertically and horizontally at the center of the game area 27 above the winning opening means 22 or the like.

  The medal number display means 68 is for displaying the number of medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 49 (the number of deposit medals), and the score display means 69 is a score or a prize given when the winning combination is established. This is for displaying the unsettled score of the medals for use, and these are appropriately configured by display means so as to display the number of medals and the score as numbers. In addition, instead of the score display means 69, or together with the score display means 69, an acquired medal number display means is provided, and the acquired medal number display means indicates the number of acquired medals or the number of medals for unpaid out according to the score. It may be displayed.

  The operation panel unit 66 is provided with a medal slot 49, a manual selection switch 71, an automatic selection switch 72, and a return switch 73. The medal slot 49 is arranged on one side of the operation panel 66 in the left-right direction, at the end near the hinges 4 and 57 or in the vicinity thereof, and at the center of the medal slot 49 in the left-right direction. 71, automatic selection switch 72, and return switch 73 are arranged in a line in the left-right direction.

  The medal insertion port 49 has a hopper shape that is large enough to insert a plurality of prescribed medals required for at least one game, preferably a large number of medals for a plurality of games. It is narrow so that medals can be supplied to the means 17 one by one. On the outside of the medal insertion port 49, vibration imparting means 74 is mounted to slightly vibrate the medal insertion port 49 so that the medals are aligned on the exit 49a side even when a large number of medals are inserted. The vibration applying unit 74 is activated when a medal is inserted into the medal insertion port 49. The medal slot 49 may have a medal number that is less than a prescribed number required for one game, for example, one that allows medal insertion one by one.

  The manual selection switch 71 is for making it possible to start one game at a time for each operation. When the manual selection switch 71 is operated, a predetermined number of, for example, four sheets are determined from the number of deposited medals. Processing for subtracting medals is performed so that a game for one game can be started.

  The automatic selection switch 72 is for enabling a game to be started repeatedly and continuously after a predetermined pause period. When the automatic selection switch 72 is operated, is there a deposit of more than a prescribed number of medals? As long as the manual selection switch 71 is not operated, a prescribed number of medals are subtracted before the start of each game, and the game can be started thereafter.

  The return switch 73 is for requesting the return of the medal for the deposit. When the return switch 73 is operated, the medal payout means 12 is activated to pay out the medal for the deposit from the medal hopper 6. ing.

  As the manual selection switch 71, the automatic selection switch 72, and the return switch 73, a push button type or the like is used. The manual selection switch 71 and the automatic selection switch 72 are provided with selection display means (not shown) such as a lamp on the operation unit side, and the selection status is displayed by the selection display means. The selection display means may be provided in the vicinity of the manual selection switch 71 and the automatic selection switch 72.

  The lower panel 56 is fixed to the lower side of the front frame 2. The lower panel 56 is provided with a medal tray 75 and a medal guide rod 51 at the front and back in the substantially central portion of the lower side in the left-right direction, and on the one side in the left-right direction of the medal tray 75 and near the hinges 4 and 57. In addition, an ashtray 76 is provided, and a platform 77 is provided on the opposite side. The medal tray 75, the ashtray 76, and the platform 77 project forward from the lower panel 56, and the front ends thereof are flush. Note that a through hole 42 is formed in the lower panel 56 for allowing the support cylinder 43 that supports the firing handle 41 to penetrate in the front-rear direction.

  The medal tray 75 is for storing medals paid out from the medal paying means 12 and defective medals returned through the defective shoot 50. The medal guide bar 51 is for guiding the medal paid out from the medal paying means 12 and the defective medal returned through the defective chute 50 to the medal tray 75 so as to protrude rearward from the lower panel 56. The medal tray 75 is provided integrally or separately.

  On the upper side of the platform 77, there is a launch handle 41. The platform 77 and the launch handle 41 are arranged at or near the ends opposite to the left and right of the hinges 4, 57 and the medal slot 49. Has been. The platform 77 is for holding a part of the hand when operating the launch handle 41. The distance between the platform 77 and the launch handle 41 is one hand on the platform 77. The launch handle 41 can be operated even when the part is placed, and is set so that it can be operated even when the part is not placed. In addition, a recess 78 is formed in the projecting portion 64 of the intermediate panel 55 on the upper side of the firing handle 41 so as to be recessed in an arc shape upward, and the firing handle 41 is gripped between the firing handle 41 and the projecting portion 64. In such a case, an interval is secured so that the hand does not contact the overhanging portion 64 of the intermediate panel 55.

  FIG. 9 is a block diagram of the control system of the arrange ball machine. As shown in FIG. 9, the control system includes a main control means 82, a winning display control means 83, a settlement processing means 84, a payout control means 85, a medal counting means 86, a deposit processing means 87, a game selection means 88, and a launch control means. 89, return control means 90, guidance symbol control means 91, in-game display control means 92, and the like.

  As shown in FIG. 9, the main control means 82, the settlement processing means 84, the medal counting means 86, the deposit processing means 87, the game selection means 88, etc. are mounted on the main control board 33, and the payout control means 85 and the return control means. 90 is mounted on the payout control board 93. The winning display control means 83 is on the winning display control board (not shown), the firing control means 89 is on the firing control board (not shown), the guiding symbol control means 91 is the guiding symbol control board (not shown), and the in-game display control means. 92 are respectively mounted on a display control board (not shown) during the game. Therefore, the main control board 33 and the other control boards are constituted by separate boards that are independent for each function.

  The main control means 82 determines whether the winning combination is successful, the success / failure condition of the guiding symbol display means 23, the success / failure of the operating condition of the specific winning means 24, the success / failure of the operating condition of the score increasing means 25, etc. As shown in FIG. 10, a game lottery random number generation means 94, a game lottery determination means 95, a guidance increase device 96, a display mode lottery determination means 97, a driving number counting means 107, and a game control means 99 are provided. , A game state storage unit 100, a control command transmission unit 101, and the like.

  The game lottery random number generating means 94 generates a game lottery random number and other predetermined random numbers. The game lottery determination means 95 is for drawing and determining whether or not the game is a special game based on the lottery random number value from the game lottery random number generation means 94. The game lottery is determined on the condition that the operating means 26a detects a game ball. A lottery random number generated by the lottery random number generating means 94 is randomly selected, and when the lottery random number is the same as the special game determination value, it is determined as a special game, and a non-special game determination value other than the special game determination value is determined. In the same case, it is determined that the game is non-special game.

  The display mode lottery determination means 97 has a function for determining a random pattern, such as a variation pattern including a reach pattern, a special mode, etc., when the lottery determination result of the game lottery determination means 95 is a special game determination, and a game lottery determination In the case where the lottery determination result of the means 95 is a non-special game determination, a random number lottery is used to determine a variation pattern including a reach pattern, a type of non-special mode, and the like.

  The variation pattern to be drawn by the display mode lottery determination means 97 is the time when the other guide symbols 23a and 23c other than the one guide symbol 23b out of the three guide symbols 23a to 23c are stopped (finally determined). 1 at the time of the previous variation process (including both non-special aspects and special aspects) and when all of the induced symbols 23a-23c are stopped (finally confirmed, not including special aspects) Depending on whether or not the other guide symbols 23a and 23c except for the guide symbol 23b include the same type of reach display, as shown in FIG. 11, a reach no-display pattern, a first reach pattern, a second reach pattern, and a third reach are shown. There are a pattern, a fourth reach pattern, and a fifth reach pattern. As shown in FIG. 11, predetermined fluctuation times T1 to T5 are determined for each pattern. In addition, in the first to fifth reach patterns, there is a possibility that the induced symbols 23a to 23c after the change may stop in either the special mode or the non-special mode, and the reliability of the special mode is different for each reach pattern. Is programmed to do so.

  In this embodiment, for example, the variation time of the pattern without reach display is the shortest of about 1 to 8 seconds, and the first to fifth reach patterns have a variation time that becomes longer as the reliability becomes higher, T0 <T1 <. T2 <T3 <T4 <T5. Each pattern has a higher appearance rate as the reliability is lower. The fluctuation times T1 to T5 of the first to fifth reach patterns are shorter than the predetermined time T described later. Note that some or all of the fluctuation times T1 to T5 of the first to fifth reach patterns may be the same, or may be the same as or longer than the predetermined time T.

  The induction increasing device 96 is for configuring the special game state generating unit 102 that generates a special game state advantageous to the player under a predetermined condition based on the lottery determination result of the game lottery determination unit 95. When the result is a special game determination, after the guidance symbols 23a to 23c after the variation of the guidance symbol display means 23 stop displaying the special mode such as “7, 7, 7”, the specific winning means 24 is opened, for example. On the condition that the game ball passes through the guidance increasing device operating area 24b, the operating means 26b is made effective until the predetermined number of games (for example, 14 games from that game) is completed, and the player can benefit from the score increasing means 25. You can enjoy it.

  The shot number counting means 107 is for counting the number of game balls that have been shot into the game area 27. The shot number is added by the signal from the shot detection means 105 and the signal from the foul ball detection means 106 is added. The number of game balls that have been driven into the game area 27 is counted by signals from the firing detection means 105 and the foul ball detection means 106, such as by subtracting the foul balls.

  The launch detection means 105 is provided in the vicinity of the launch rail 37 or the like so as to detect a game ball launched by the launch means 16 or a launched game ball. The foul ball detecting means 106 detects a foul ball that returns as a foul ball without entering the game area 27 after launch, so that the standby passage 47 starts from a portion where the launch rail 37 and the guide rail 21 are interrupted on the front side of the game board 15. Is provided in the foul ball return passage 47a and the like.

  The game control means 99 has a function of controlling each game by setting a predetermined number (16) of game balls to the game area 27 as a game end condition, and starts a next game after a predetermined pause period t after each game ends. In addition to the function of enabling control, a function of delaying the end of the game is provided even when the game end condition is satisfied according to the gaming state.

  That is, the game control means 99 counts the predetermined time T as a predetermined time T from the time when the game end condition is satisfied by counting the number of shots of the predetermined number (16) of the game balls counting means 107. On the basis of the lottery determination result of the display mode lottery determination means 97, the guidance symbols 23a to 23c of the guidance symbol display means 23 do not change during the game, or the fluctuation of the guidance symbols 23a to 23c ends within a predetermined time T. In such a case, when the predetermined time T has passed, the game is terminated, and when the changing guidance symbols 23a to 23c do not stop within the predetermined time T, the launch of the game ball of the launching means 16 is stopped. A function of delaying the end of the game until the guiding symbols 23a to 23c are stopped, and terminating the game after the guiding symbols 23a to 23c are stopped, and a predetermined pause period from the end of the game There has been a function of shifting to the next game when has elapsed.

  For example, the game control means 99 may change the guide symbol display means 23 during the game, and if the lead symbols 23a to 23c have different reach display patterns in which all of the guide symbols 23a-23c are different, the game control means 99 In the case of reach display such as the first to fifth reach patterns in which the other guide symbols 23a and 23c other than the guide symbol 23b are the same type, the game is ended until one of the guide symbols 23b in the change stops. It is supposed to be delayed.

  Note that the predetermined time T is set to a time required for at least the game ball that has been finally struck into the game area 27 to win the winning opening means 22 or the like. In addition, if the player stops the game before the game ends, the game control means 99 automatically ends the game when a predetermined time (for example, about 3 minutes) has elapsed since the stop. Yes.

  The control command transmission means 101 is for transmitting a predetermined control command from the main control means 82 side to the guidance symbol control means 91, the payout control means 85, etc. by one-way communication. For example, the control command transmission means 101 controls the guidance symbols 23a to 23c. , Based on the lottery result of the display mode lottery determination means 97, a variation pattern command for instructing a variation pattern including a reach pattern, a left symbol command for instructing the type of the left symbol, and a middle symbol command instructing the type of the middle symbol Five types of commands are transmitted: a right symbol command for instructing the type of the right symbol and an all symbol stop command for instructing stop of all symbols.

  The gaming state storage means 100 has a function of storing predetermined information necessary for the progress of the game. In particular, the guiding symbols 23a to 23c are stored within a predetermined time T until a predetermined number (16) of game balls are won. If the game state is not stopped and the game state before or at the end of the game is a profit state advantageous to the player and the profit state is not executed at the end of the game, the profit state is carried over to the next game. It has a function that can be executed in the next game.

  Therefore, when the lottery determination result of the game lottery determination means 95 is a special game determination and the guide symbols 23a to 23c do not stop within the predetermined time T, the specific winning is made after the stop of the guide symbols 23a to 23c. When the game is finished without releasing the means 24, the profit state can be carried over to the next game and stored in the next game by the storage of the gaming state storage means 100.

  The guidance symbol control means 91 receives and analyzes the command from the control command transmission means 101, and guides symbols 23a to 23c based on the lottery determination result of the game lottery determination means 95 on condition that the operating means 26a detects the game ball. The guidance symbols 23a to 23c are fluctuated in a predetermined fluctuation pattern for a predetermined time in accordance with a command specified by the lottery result of the display mode lottery determination means 97 so that the special mode (for example, “7-7. 7 ”etc.) or non-special aspects (eg,“ 3/4/5 ”etc.).

  The in-game display control means 92 is for controlling the in-game display means 61a to display the in-game display during a game. There is an in-game signal from the game control means 99 of the main control means 82 or the like. The display lamp 63 of the in-game display means 61a emits light.

  The winning display control means 83 displays a winning display on the winning display section 70 corresponding to the winning opening 29 etc. of the winning display means 67 when a game ball wins each winning opening 29 of the winning opening means 22. It has become. The settlement processing unit 84 performs a settlement process for calculating a score according to the success or failure of the winning combination during the game or at the end of the game, based on a signal from the main control unit 82, and displays the score on the score display unit 69. It is like that.

  The medal counting means 86 is for counting regular medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 49, and counts the number of inserted medals based on a signal from the medal detection switch 52. The deposit processing means 87 updates the number of deposited medals by sequentially adding the number of inserted medals counted by the medal counting means 86 to the number of stored medals, and for each game based on a command from the game selecting means 88. Each time a prescribed number of medals required for one game is subtracted from the number of deposited medals to update the number of deposited medals, and each time the number of deposited medals is further updated, the actual number of deposited medals is displayed in the medal number display means 68. It is configured to be displayed.

  Based on the selection result selected by the manual selection switch 71 and the automatic selection switch 72, the game selection means 88 is for sending a command for one game or a continuous game to the deposit processing means 87, the firing control means 89, and other parts. For example, when the manual selection switch 71 is operated, a command for subtracting the number of medals for one game every time the manual selection switch 71 is operated, and when the automatic selection switch 72 is operated, the number of medals for one game for each game is sequentially Each subtracting command is issued to cause the depositing processing means 87 to subtract the specified number from the number of deposit medals before starting the game, and when the manual selection switch 71 is operated, one game command is sent to the firing control means 89. When the automatic selection switch 72 is operated, a continuous game command is issued to the launch control means 89, respectively.

  The firing control means 89 is for controlling the firing operation of the launching means 16 with a predetermined pause period t at the end of each game, and the deposit processing means 87 has performed a subtraction process for a prescribed number of medals. On the condition that the player operates the firing handle 41 of the launching means 16, the launching means 16 is operated based on the command of the game selecting means 88, and the launching means 16 plays a predetermined number (16) of game balls. The operation is continued until the area 27 is driven. Therefore, the control system is ready to start the game when a predetermined number of medals are inserted into the medal insertion slot 49.

  The payout control means 85 controls the medal payout means 12 during the game or after the game ends when the score is given by the checkout process of the checkout processing means 84, and the medal in the medal hopper 6 is selected according to the score. The medal payout means 12 pays out to the medal tray 75.

  When the return switch 73 is operated, the return control means 90 causes the medal payout means 12 to pay out medals for the number of deposit medals on the condition that the deposit processing means 87 stores the number of deposit medals. It is for control.

  Next, the operation of the arrangement ball machine having the above configuration will be described. At the start of the game, a plurality of medals more than the prescribed number necessary for one game are inserted into the medal insertion slot 49. Then, the medals are aligned in the medal insertion slot 49 and enter the medal sorting unit 17, and the medal sorting unit 17 determines whether the medal is correct. The defective medal is returned from the defective chute 50 to the medal tray 75, and Only the medal falls through the medal chute 10 to the medal hopper 6.

  In this case, the medal detection switch 52 detects a regular medal, the medal counting means 86 counts the number of medals, and the deposit processing means 87 adds the number to the memorized deposit medal and updates it. As a result, the deposit processing means 87 can perform the medal subtraction process based on the command of the game selection means 88, so that the game can be started. If a medal is inserted, the medal number display means 68 displays the number of deposit medals under the control of the deposit processing means 87. Therefore, the player can easily confirm the number of medals at that time by the display.

  Next, when the manual selection switch 71 is operated, the game selection means 88 sends a command for selecting one game to the deposit processing means 87, the launch control means 89, and other parts, and the deposit processing means 87 reduces the prescribed number from the number of deposit medals. A process of subtracting and updating is performed, so that the launching unit 16 can actually launch the game ball. If the deposit processing means 87 performs the subtraction process, the medal number display means 68 displays the deposited medal number after the subtraction.

  Thereafter, when the player holds and operates the firing handle 41, the firing control means 89 activates the firing means 16 based on a command from the game selection means 88, and the ball feeding means 48 moves the game ball in the standby passage 47. One by one is supplied onto the launch rail 37, and the game balls on the launch rail 37 are struck with a striking bar 38 and sequentially driven into the game area 27 of the game board 15 through the guide rail 21, thereby One game progresses.

  When the automatic selection switch 72 is operated, as long as the number of deposit medals is equal to or greater than the prescribed number required for one game, the deposit processing means 87 performs a subtraction process for the prescribed number of medals for each game, and the launching means 16 However, a predetermined number of game balls are driven into the game area 27 for each game. Therefore, the player can play the game automatically and continuously with a predetermined pause period t only by operating the firing handle 41.

  A game ball that has been driven into the game area 27 wins a winning slot 29 of the winning slot means 22 or wins a specific winning means 24 or the like and is guided to the back side of the game board 15. The balls are sequentially returned to the standby passage 47 through the ball assembly case 32. For example, when a game ball wins a winning slot 29 of the winning slot means 22, the gaming ball is guided from the winning slot 29 to the back side of the game board 15 and returned to the standby passage 47 through the ball collecting case 32. It is. Further, when the game ball passes from the winning opening 29 to the back side of the game board 15, the winning detection switch 30 detects the game ball, and the winning display control unit 83 controls the winning display corresponding to the winning display unit 67. The display unit 70 displays a winning prize.

  When the game ball wins a winning combination 29 in the four winning openings 29 of the winning opening means 22 and the winning combination is established, the main control means 82 determines the establishment of the winning combination and determines the winning combination. In accordance with the difficulty level of establishment, the settlement processing means 84 performs a settlement process for giving a score, and the score display means 69 displays the score. Therefore, the player can easily confirm the score obtained in the game by displaying the score display means 69.

  When the score is given, the medal payout means 12 operates under the control of the payout control means 85 and pays out the medal in the medal hopper 6 from the medal payout opening 14 to the medal tray 75 according to the score. Thereby, the player can enjoy a predetermined profit. The score per game is a maximum of 10 points, and the number of medals paid out per point is four.

  When the actuating means 26a detects winning of a game ball, the game lottery determining means 95 draws the generated random number value of the game lottery random number generating means 94 and determines whether or not to make a special game from the lottery random number value. The guidance symbol control means 91 starts the fluctuation of the guidance symbols 23 a to 23 c of the guidance symbol display means 23.

  In this case, based on the lottery determination result of the game lottery determination means 95, a special mode such as “7, 7, 7” or the like is obtained in the case of a special game determination, and “3, 4, 5” or the like in the case of a non-special game determination. The display mode lottery determination means 97 draws and determines any variation pattern, type, etc. of the reach no-display pattern and the first to fifth reach patterns so that the control command transmission means 101 Send the command. Then, after the guide symbol control means 91 receives and analyzes the command and changes the guide symbols 23a to 23c in a predetermined fluctuation pattern for a predetermined time, it is stopped in a special type or non-special mode of a predetermined type.

  The guiding symbols 23a to 23c are stopped in the order of the left symbol, the right symbol, and the middle symbol. For example, when the lottery determination result is the special game determination, the display mode lottery determining means 97 determines the variation pattern as the fifth reach pattern, symbol. Is determined to be “7”, after the guide symbols 23a to 23c fluctuate in the fifth reach pattern for a predetermined time according to the command of the control command transmission means 101, the reach display in which the left symbol and the right symbol are both “7” is displayed. After that, the middle symbol stops at “7” and is determined to be in a special mode. Therefore, the player waits for the middle symbol to stop while holding a sense of expectation when the reach display state is reached, and the player's interest can be improved.

  When the guiding symbols 23a to 23c are determined in a special mode, the opening / closing body 24a of the specific winning means 24 is opened. Then, when the game ball that has won the specific winning means 24 passes through the inside of the induction increasing device operating region 24b, the induction increasing device 96 that constitutes the special game state generating means 102 is activated, and the operating means 26b becomes effective. A special gaming state occurs. In this special game state, every time a game ball wins the operating means 26b, the score increase means 25 is released for a predetermined time, and if the game ball wins the score increase means 25, the settlement processing means 84 is acquired during the game. The medal payout means 12 pays out medals according to the score. This allows the player to play the game in an advantageous state.

  When the lottery determination result of the game lottery determination means 95 is a special game determination, the valid state of the operating means 26b continues until 14 games from that game are completed. For this reason, the score may increase twice over 14 games, and once the player enters the special gaming state, the player can enjoy a great profit thereafter.

  As shown in FIG. 12A, when the guiding symbols 23a to 23c do not change until 16 game balls are shot into the game area 27 and the game end condition is satisfied, After the number of 16 shots is counted and the game end condition is satisfied, the game control means 99 instructs the firing control means 89 to end the game at a predetermined time T. For this reason, the launching means 16 is stopped by the control of the launch control means 89, one game is finished, and the game is paused for the pause period t until the next game.

  Even if the manual selection switch 71 is operated during the suspension period t, the game selection means 88, the deposit processing means 87, etc. function in the same manner as described above, but the firing means 16 does not operate immediately, and the suspension period t Operates after the game starts to launch a game ball.

  If the actuating means 26a detects a game ball during the game, the guiding symbols 23a to 23c of the guiding symbol display means 23 change for a predetermined time as described above. In this case, as shown in FIG. 12B, the detection of the game ball of the actuating means 26a is immediately after the start of the game, or the lottery result in the display mode lottery determining means 97 is a reach display with a short variation time T0. If there is no pattern or the like, the variation of the guiding symbols 23a to 23c is completed before the shot number counting means 107 counts 16 game balls. Therefore, the game ends as usual after 16 game balls have been shot.

  When the lottery result of the display mode lottery determination means 97 is any one of the first to fifth reach patterns, the number of shots counting means is used to increase the fluctuation times T1 to T5 of the guiding symbols 23a to 23c and perform the reach effect. Even if 107 counts the number of 16 game balls to be shot and the game end condition is satisfied, the guiding symbols 23a to 23c may be changing as shown in FIGS. .

  In this case, the launch control means 89 stops the action of the launch means 16 and cannot fire 17 or more game balls, but the game control means 99 performs control to delay the end of the game, and its guiding symbol The end of the game is delayed by time X1 to X5 until the change of 23a to 23c ends. Then, if the variation of the guiding symbols 23a to 23c ends after the time X1 to X5 has elapsed from the time when the game end condition is satisfied by counting the number of 16 game balls shot by the shot number counting means 107, FIG. As shown in (C) to (G), the game is ended by the control of the game control means 99 at the same time or immediately after that, and the game proceeds to a pause period t until the next game. In FIGS. 12C to 12G, the actual game time is extended by X1 to X5.

  Therefore, when the variation of the guiding symbols 23a to 23c does not end within the predetermined time T, the actual game time is the gaming state such as the time when the guiding symbols 23a to 23c start to vary, the type of variation pattern at that time, etc. Accordingly, the guidance symbols 23a to 23c are extended until the fluctuation ends, and the guidance symbols 23a to 23c remain in the fluctuation state and do not shift to the next game, and the guidance symbols 23a to 23c may fluctuate during the game. If so, it waits for the change result and shifts to the next game.

  If the lottery determination result of the game lottery determination means 95 is a special game determination, the game ends when the changed guidance symbols 23a to 23c display the special mode, and no special game state occurs in this game. However, the game state storage means 100 stores the profit state when the lottery determination result of the game lottery determination means 95 is a special game determination advantageous to the player, and the guidance symbols 23a to 23c are stopped in a special mode. Carry the profit status to the next game.

  Therefore, if the next game is started, the specific winning means 24 is released for a predetermined time based on the stored information in the gaming state storage means 100, and the game ball that has won the winning game passes through the guidance increasing device operating area 24b. Then, a special gaming state is generated by the guidance increasing device 96. Note that when the occurrence of the profit state is carried over to the next game, the player may be notified by notification means such as the effect display means 61b.

  If configured as exemplified in this embodiment, in spite of the game configuration in which one game is basically completed in a short time, the variation pattern of the guidance symbols 23a to 23c, especially in the case of the reach display, the variation Various effects can be taken by lengthening the time, and the player's interest in the game can be stimulated and improved.

  In addition, when there is a variation in the guidance symbols 23a to 23c, the correspondence between the game and the variation in the guidance symbols 23a to 23c becomes clear, and the guidance symbols 23a to 23c after the variation become a special mode and have a predetermined condition. Even when a special gaming state occurs below, it is possible to easily determine at which point in time the special gaming state has occurred. For this reason, even when the game is repeatedly performed during the predetermined pause period t, there is no player's confusion that makes it impossible to know which special game state has occurred due to fluctuations in the guidance symbols 23a to 23c at which time of the game. The game can be played while reliably grasping.

  During the game, the game control means 99 sends an in-game signal to the in-game display control means 92, and the in-game display control means 92 causes the display lamp 63 of the in-game display means 61a to emit light to indicate that the game is in progress. To do. When one game is over and the pause period t is reached, the display during the game by the display lamp 63 disappears, and when the next game is entered, the display lamp 63 emits light to indicate that the game is in progress. Accordingly, when the game is repeated after a pause period t, the in-game display means 61a emits light for each game and displays that the game is in progress as shown in FIG.

  When the return switch 73 is operated, the medal payout means 12 is activated by the control of the return control means 90 on the condition that the deposit processing means 87 side stores the number of deposit medals, and the deposit medals are transferred from the medal hopper 6. A few minutes of medals are paid out to the medal tray 75.

  FIG. 14 illustrates a second embodiment of the present invention. In this embodiment, a winning number counting means 98 for counting the number of game balls won in the winning opening means 22, the specific winning means 24, the score increasing means 25, etc. is provided. When the winning number counting means 98 counts a predetermined number (16) of game balls, the game end condition is satisfied, and the guidance symbols 23a to 23c are displayed within a predetermined time T from the time when the game end condition is satisfied. When the change does not end, the end of the game is delayed until the guiding symbols 23a to 23c end the change under the control of the game control means 99.

  In this embodiment, the game control means 99 determines a predetermined time T on the basis of the time when the winning number counting means 98 counts a predetermined number of game balls, and changes in the guidance symbols 23a to 23c within the predetermined time T. Is not finished, the end of the game is delayed until the guiding symbols 23a to 23c finish changing, and the game is ended after the changing of the guiding symbols 23a to 23c ends. Accordingly, similar effects can be obtained in this embodiment. In the case of this embodiment, when the winning number counting means 98 counts a predetermined number of game balls, the game is substantially finished, so the player confirms the last winning display. The predetermined time T may be determined in consideration of the necessary minimum time. Other configurations and operations are the same as those in the first embodiment.

  This embodiment includes the following inventions. The first invention is provided with a winning hole means 22 having a plurality of winning holes 29 at the bottom of the game area 27, and a predetermined number of game balls are shot into the game area 27 for each game while a predetermined pause period is reached. In the combination gaming machine in which the game is repeated repeatedly, the game control means 99 is provided for delaying the end of the game in accordance with the game state even when the game end condition is satisfied.

  According to a second invention, in the first invention, the guide symbol display means 23 capable of variably displaying the guide symbols 23a to 23c on the condition that a game ball is detected, and the guide symbols 23a to 23 after the change of the guide symbol display means 23 Special game state generating means 102 for generating a special game state advantageous to the player when 23c stops in a special mode, and the game control means 99 is guided within a predetermined time T after the game end condition is established. When the symbols 23a to 23c are not stopped, the game is terminated after the guide symbols 23a to 23c are stopped.

  According to a third invention, in the second invention, when the guiding symbols 23a to 23c do not stop within the predetermined time T, the third invention has a function of preventing transition to the next game until the guiding symbols 23a to 23c stop. It is a thing. According to a fourth invention, in the second or third invention, there are at least three guide symbols 23a to 23c, and the game control means 99 has the same guide symbols 23a and 23c except for one guide symbol 23b. In the case of reach display, a function for terminating the game after stopping the one guide symbol 23b is provided.

  According to a fifth invention, in any one of the second to fourth inventions, when the guide symbols 23a to 23c do not stop within the predetermined time T, the game state before or at the end of the game is advantageous to the player. When the profit state is not executed at the end, the function is carried over to the next game so that the profit state can be executed in the next game.

  According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, in any one of the second to fifth aspects of the present invention, a special winning means 24 having a special operation area 24b is provided therein, and the special gaming state generating means 102 is a game ball that has won the specific winning means 24 Is provided with a function of generating the special gaming state on the condition that it passes through the special operation area 24b.

  In a seventh aspect of the present invention, in any one of the first to sixth aspects, a medal insertion slot 49 for inserting medals is provided, and a game is started on condition that a plurality of prescribed medals are inserted into the medal insertion slot 49. It is configured to be possible. According to an eighth invention, in any one of the first to seventh inventions, a launch side path 45 for guiding a game ball from the launch means 16 to the game board 15, and from the game board 15 side to the launch means 16 side. A closed loop circulation path 44 including a return path 46 for returning the game ball is formed, and a plurality of game balls are enclosed in the circulation path 44.

  As mentioned above, although each embodiment of this invention was explained in full detail, it is not limited to this embodiment, A various change is possible within the range which does not deviate from the meaning of this invention. For example, in the embodiment, medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 49 are counted one by one by the medal counting means 86. However, a predetermined plurality of medals are detected as a unit, and the game is started on the condition of the detection. It may be possible.

  In the case where the game can be started by inserting a plurality of medals, manual or automatic selection is selected in the embodiment, but there is a deposit medal necessary for one game, and the firing handle 41 is operated. As long as it is possible, the game may be automatically repeated after a predetermined pause period t. In this case as well, there is no particular problem if it is configured such that when the hand is released from the touch piece of the firing handle 41, the continuation of the game is stopped after the end of the game.

  Even when a selection switch for selecting manual or automatic is provided, it is not necessary to provide the manual selection switch 71 and the automatic selection switch 72 separately as in the embodiment, and manual or automatic is selected by one selection switch. Anyway. In this case, by providing manual selection display means and automatic selection display means at an appropriate location such as in the vicinity of the selection switch, the player can easily distinguish between manual and automatic. It should be noted that one selection display means may be provided so that automatic or manual display is possible depending on the display color, the presence or absence of blinking, and the like.

  Further, in the embodiment, when the manual selection switch 71 is operated, the deposit processing means 87 performs a subtraction process of a prescribed number of medals before the game is started, and when the automatic selection switch 72 is operated. In this case, the deposit processing means 87 performs a subtraction process for a predetermined number of medals before the start of each game. In any case, the player operates the launch handle 41 after inserting the medals. On the condition, the deposit processing means 87 may perform a subtraction process for a prescribed number of medals before the game is started.

  In the embodiment, the gaming machine main body 3 is constituted by the outer frame 1 and the front frame 2 on the front side thereof, and the front panel 5 is provided on the front side of the front frame 2, but the outer frame 1 and the front frame 2 are integrated. Thus, the gaming machine body 3 may be configured, and the front panel 5 may be provided on the front side of the gaming machine body 3 so as to be freely opened and closed. Even when the front panel 5 is provided on the front surface of the gaming machine body 3, it is not always necessary to divide the front panel 5 into a plurality of parts.

  The entire front panel 5 including the glass door 53 may be integrally formed, and the front panel 5 may be provided so as to be openable and closable with respect to the gaming machine main body 3. The number of medals required for one game need not be four, but may be one or more. A plurality of types of medals may be used.

  In addition, the medals earned in the game are paid out to the medal tray 75 for each game, but the medals earned in the game are not paid out each time, but the number of obtained medals is sequentially added to the number of deposited medals for each game. Then, it may be updated and displayed on the medal number display means 68 at any time. For example, when the return switch 73 is pressed, deposit medals including the acquired medals may be paid out collectively.

  In the first embodiment, a predetermined time T is set based on the time required for the number-of-places counting means 107 to count a predetermined number of game balls. In the second embodiment, the winning number counting means 98 is a predetermined number. The time required to count the winnings of the game balls is set as the predetermined time T. However, the predetermined time T may be determined in advance on the basis of other than these.

  Further, when a profit state advantageous to the player occurs during the game, the profit state can be carried over to another game by another method. Note that the profit state is not limited to that exemplified in the embodiment.

  In the first embodiment, driving a predetermined number of game balls is used as a game end condition. In the second embodiment, winning a predetermined number of game balls is used as a game end condition, but other conditions are used as game end conditions. In addition, the predetermined time T may be appropriately determined according to the conditions. For example, in the case of the second embodiment, the predetermined time is set to 0 hour, and when the guide symbols 23a to 23c do not stop when the game end condition is satisfied, the end of the game is delayed until the stop. Is also possible. Therefore, the predetermined time T includes 0 hours.

  In the embodiment, a variation pattern of the guiding symbols 23a to 23c is illustrated as a gaming state in the case of delaying the end of the game. However, the end of the game may be delayed on condition of a gaming state other than the variation pattern. . Even when the types of variation patterns of the guide symbols 23a to 23c are used as conditions, the embodiment is merely an example, and other types of variation patterns may be used. The game time may be extended for all.

  Further, when the changed guidance symbols 23a to 23c are in a special mode, the game time may be extended on condition that the guidance symbols 23a to 23c do not stop within the predetermined time T. In addition, when the guide symbols 23a to 23c after the change are in a non-special mode, the change of the guide symbols 23a to 23c is terminated after the lapse of the predetermined time T, and designated by the symbol command from the main control means 82. The guiding symbols 23a to 23c may be stopped with the types of symbols.

  If the special game state generated by the special game state generation means 102 under a predetermined condition when the guidance symbols 23a to 23c are stopped in a special mode, the special game state is advantageous to the player as compared with the normal case. It is enough and its contents are not a problem. In the embodiment, it is exemplified that the game ball passes through the guidance increase device operating region 24b as the predetermined condition, but other conditions may be used. Instead of the operating means 26a, 26b and the guidance increasing device operating area 24b, a winning means or other detecting means for detecting the winning or passing of the game ball may be used.

  Furthermore, in the embodiment, an arrangement ball machine is illustrated, but it goes without saying that the present invention can be similarly applied to various combination game machines such as a sparrow ball game machine in addition to the arrange ball machine. It can also be used in a game ball throwing combination game machine.

It is a front view of the arrangement ball machine which shows the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a side view of the arrangement ball machine which shows the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a rear view of the front frame which shows the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a front view of the outer frame which shows the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the arrange ball machine which shows the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the arrange ball machine which shows the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a cross-sectional view of the arrange ball machine which shows the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the return side path | route part which shows the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram of a control system showing a first embodiment of the present invention. It is a block diagram of a control system showing a first embodiment of the present invention. It is explanatory drawing of the fluctuation pattern which shows the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing of the game time which shows the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing of the display during a game which shows the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram of a control system showing a second embodiment of the present invention.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 15 Game board 16 Launching means 22 Prize opening means 23 Guidance symbol display means 23a-23c Guidance symbol 24 Specific winning means 24b Guidance increasing device operation area (special action area)
27 gaming area 29 winning opening 44 circulation path 45 launching side path 46 return side path 49 medal slot 99 game control means 102 special game state generating means

Claims (1)

A winning symbol means (22) having a plurality of winning holes (29) at the bottom of the game area (27), and guiding symbols display means capable of variably displaying the guiding symbols (23a to 23c) on the condition that a game ball is detected. (23) and special game state generating means (102) for generating a special game state advantageous to the player when the guide symbols (23a to 23c) after the change of the guide symbol display means (23) are stopped in a special mode. In the combination gaming machine, the predetermined number of game balls are driven into the game area (27) for each game and repeatedly played with a predetermined pause (t). given a function to terminate the game when a predetermined time (T) has elapsed from when the time of the end condition of the game is established by implantation of a game ball, the induction symbols in variation (23a to 23c) are the If during (T) is not stopped until the lapse of a combination game that comprising the game control means (99) having a function to terminate the game after stopping of the induction pattern (23a to 23c) Machine.

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