JP4557213B2 - Bullet ball machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a ball game machine such as a pachinko game machine, and more particularly to a ball game machine in which a plurality of game areas are formed on a game board of the ball game machine.

  In general, a pachinko gaming machine, which is one of the ball game machines, performs a jackpot lottery or the like in response to the game ball entering a start winning portion provided in the game area of the game board. That is, when a game ball enters the start winning part, for example, a random number is obtained and a lottery is performed to determine whether or not the game is a big hit, and the lottery result is displayed on a display device provided on the game board, and then a stop display is displayed. The player is notified by a symbol variation effect or voice output.

  Then, when winning a jackpot in the lottery using the random numbers described above, a special game consisting of performing a unit special game that makes it easy to win a big winning opening (variable winning portion) provided in the game area is executed. The That is, a normally closed grand prize opening is opened, and, for example, an operation (hereinafter referred to as “unit special game”) that is closed when a predetermined time elapses or a predetermined number of game balls enter the big prize opening. Is repeated a predetermined number of times. Such a pachinko gaming machine (hereinafter referred to as “first type pachinko gaming machine”) is described in Patent Document 1, for example.

  In addition, there is a so-called feathered pachinko gaming machine (hereinafter referred to as “second-type pachinko gaming machine”) that is different from the first type pachinko gaming machine. This type 2 pachinko machine is provided with a variable winning portion having a pair of movable wing pieces called “wings”, and this variable winning portion is in an open state in which winning is easy and closed in which winning is difficult or impossible. The specific region and the non-specific region are formed in the inside. The second type pachinko game machine performs an auxiliary game that simultaneously opens a pair of movable wing pieces of a variable winning portion based on the entry of a game ball into a start winning portion provided on the game board. When the game ball is opened (starting open state), the game ball is made to enter the variable winning portion, and when the game ball passes through a specific area (wins), a special game is performed. In this special game, for example, an operation (unit special game) that is closed when a predetermined time elapses or a predetermined number of game balls enter the variable winning portion can be repeated a predetermined number of times (number of rounds). . However, this unit special game round continuation (update) can be transferred to a new round on condition that the game ball again passes (wins) the specific area during the previous round. Such a second type pachinko gaming machine is described in Patent Document 2, for example.

Further, in a general pachinko gaming machine, the game ball launched from the game ball launching unit is supplied from one of the game areas (for example, the upper left as viewed from the player). Since the player tends to aim at a game area close to the position where the game ball is supplied and launch the game ball, the player does not show much interest in the game area far from the position where the game ball is supplied. As a result, the game area that is actually used is limited, and the game is played using the limited area, which causes a problem that the game tends to be monotonous. Therefore, a pachinko gaming machine that can supply game balls from both the left and right sides of the game area has appeared, and such a pachinko gaming machine that can perform left and right game ball separation is described in Patent Document 3, for example. .
Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 11-299998 JP 2002-136696 A JP-A-9-19542

  The pachinko gaming machine that can be used for right and left game balls described in Patent Document 3 is provided with a right-side launcher and a left-side launcher in the gameball launcher. The left launcher can be moved and stopped. This makes it easy for the player to play the game using the entire game area. However, even with such a ball game machine capable of game balls, there is only one game area, and only the position and direction of supplying game balls to the game area are changed. The problem that the game tends to be monotonous continues to occur.

  In addition, the first type pachinko gaming machine described in Patent Document 1 and the second type pachinko gaming machine described in Patent Document 2 are supplied from one of the game areas (left side as viewed from the player) as described above. In this pachinko machine, the player mainly launches game balls aiming at the left half of the game area. As a result, the game area in the right half is used less frequently, and the game is likely to be monotonous as a whole.

  In addition, when the first type pachinko gaming machine described in the above-mentioned patent document 1 or the second type pachinko gaming machine described in the above-mentioned patent document 2 is improved to one that can be used for right and left game balls, Although the frequency of using half of the game area increases, the game content is basically the same when the game ball is fired to the right and when it is fired to the left. As a result, the problem that the game tends to be monotonous continues to occur.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and its purpose is to make it easy for a player to play a game using the entire game area, to prevent the game from becoming monotonous, and to the player. It is to provide a ball game machine that can provide new interest.

  To achieve the above object, the ball game machine of the present invention has a plurality of game areas having different game contents, a launching means for dividing the game balls into the plurality of game areas, and a launch for detecting the direction of the launched game balls. Detection means, and firing restriction means for restricting the launch of a game ball in a direction different from the detected direction.

  Therefore, in the ball game machine according to the present invention, the game balls are placed in the first game area and the second game area formed in the game board, and in the first game area and the second game area. The first game area includes a launching means that can be struck and a variable winning portion that is variable between an open state in which entering is easy and a closed state in which entering is difficult or impossible. Count number determining means, a first round number determining means, and a first start winning section are arranged, and the second game area has a count number larger than that of the first count number determining means. A second count number determining means capable of determining the number of rounds, a second round number determining means capable of determining a larger number of rounds than the first round number determining means, and the game ball entering from the first winning portion. A second start winning portion that is difficult to be disposed, and In the first special game based on the game ball entering the moving prize winning portion, the game ball having the first count number (number) determined by the first count number determining means is entered into the variable prize winning portion. The first unit special game that can be performed can be repeatedly executed by the first round number determined by the first round number determining means, and the second unit special game can be executed based on the ball entering the second starting winning portion. In the special game, a second unit special game that allows a second count number (number) of game balls determined by the second count number determining means to enter can be determined by the second round number determining means. In a ball game machine that can be repeatedly executed for the number of rounds that has been made, the game ball detected by the shot ball detecting means and the game ball detected by the shot ball detecting means are detected. Direction different from the fired direction of It is characterized in that it comprises a firing limiting means for enabling limiting the launch of the game ball.

  As a result, the launch restriction means restricts the launch of the game ball in a direction different from the direction in which the game ball is fired, so that the game in the first game area where the first special game can be executed. Thus, it is possible to cause the player to reliably perform the game in the second game area where the second special game that is more advantageous to the player than the first special game can be executed. As a result, it is possible to prevent the game from becoming monotonous, and it is possible to provide the player with a new interest that is not found in conventional ball game machines.

  In addition, in the ball game machine according to the present invention, a game ball is hit in the first game area and the second game area formed on the game board, and in the first game area and the second game area. A launching means that can be divided, and a variable winning portion that can be varied between an open state in which entering is easy and a closed state in which entering is difficult or impossible, and the first game area includes a first winning area A count number determining means, a first round number determining means, and a first start winning part are arranged, and the second game area has a larger count number than the first count number determining means. It is difficult to enter the game ball from the second count number determining means that can be determined, the second round number determining means that can determine a larger number of rounds than the first round number determining means, and the first winning portion. And a second start winning part, which is arranged to provide the first start In the first special game based on winning in the prize section, a first unit for setting the variable prize section in the open state by the first count number (number of times) determined by the first count number determining means. The special game can be repeatedly executed by the first round number determined by the first round number determining means, and in the second special game based on entering the second starting winning portion, the second round The second unit special game that sets the variable winning portion in the open state by the second count number (number of times) determined by the count number determination means of the second round number determination means is determined by the second round number determination means. In a ball game machine that can be repeatedly executed as many times as the number of rounds, a fire ball detection unit that detects the game ball that is launched by the launch unit, and a direction in which the game ball is detected that is detected by the launch ball detection unit And different direction It is characterized in that it comprises a firing limiting means for enabling limiting the launch of the game ball.

  As a result, the launch restriction means restricts the launch of the game ball in a direction different from the direction in which the game ball is fired, so that the game in the first game area where the first special game can be executed. Thus, it is possible to cause the player to reliably perform the game in the second game area where the second special game that is more advantageous to the player than the first special game can be executed. As a result, it is possible to prevent the game from becoming monotonous, and it is possible to provide the player with a new interest that is not found in conventional ball game machines.

  In the ball game machine according to the present invention, at least the first count number determining means or the first round number determining means includes first game ball detecting means, and at least the second count number determining means. Alternatively, the second round number determining means includes a second game ball detecting means, and the firing limiting means is the game ball by either the first game ball detecting means or the second game ball detecting means. It is possible to limit the launch of a game ball to the other game area different from the game area in which is detected.

  Thereby, the launch restriction means can restrict the launch of the game ball in a direction different from the direction in which the game ball detected by the launch detection means is launched, and the first game ball detection means or the It is possible to limit the launching of the game ball to the other game area different from the game area in which the game ball is detected by any one of the second game ball detecting means.

  In the ball game machine according to the present invention, the first start winning portion includes first start winning detection means, the second start winning portion includes second start winning detection means, and the firing The restricting means can restrict the launching of the game ball to the other game area different from the game area in which the game ball is detected by either the first start prize detecting means or the second start prize detecting means. And

  Thereby, the launch restriction means can restrict the launch of the game ball in a direction different from the direction in which the game ball detected by the launch detection means is launched, and the first start winning detection means or the It is possible to limit the launch of the game ball to the other game area different from the game area in which the game ball is detected by any of the second start winning detection means.

  In the ball game machine according to the present invention, the variable winning unit includes a first variable winning detection means for detecting the gaming ball that has entered from the first gaming area side, and the second gaming area. And a second variable prize detecting means for detecting the game ball entered from the side, wherein the launch restricting means is provided by either the first variable prize detecting means or the second variable prize detecting means. It is possible to limit the launch of the game ball to the other game area different from the game area in which the game ball is detected.

  Thereby, the launch restriction means can restrict the launch of the game ball in a direction different from the direction in which the game ball detected by the launch detection means is launched, and the first variable winning detection means or the It is possible to limit the launch of the game ball to the other game area different from the game area in which the game ball is detected by any of the second variable winning detection means.

  In addition, the bullet ball game machine according to the present invention is characterized in that the launch restriction means releases the launch restriction of the game ball when a predetermined condition is satisfied. As a result, it is possible to play a game in the other game area different from the game area that has been played so far by elapse of a predetermined time or by firing a predetermined number of game balls, so that the game in the first game area Both games in the second game area can be implemented. As a result, it is possible to prevent the game from becoming monotonous and to provide the player with a new interest that is not found in conventional ball game machines.

  Furthermore, the bullet ball game machine according to the present invention is characterized in that the launch restriction means releases the launch restriction of the game ball according to a player's selection. As a result, it is possible to perform a game in the other game area different from the game area that has been played by the player's selection, so that the game in the first game area and the game in the second game area Both can be implemented. As a result, it is possible to prevent the game from becoming monotonous and to provide the player with a new interest that is not found in conventional ball game machines.

  According to the present invention, since the launch restriction means restricts the launch of the game ball in a direction different from the direction in which the game ball was fired, the first special game can be executed in the first game area. And the game in the second game area in which the second special game that is more advantageous to the player than the first special game can be executed can be surely performed by the player. As a result, it is possible to prevent the game from becoming monotonous, and it is possible to provide the player with a new interest that is not found in conventional ball game machines.

  Further, according to the present invention, the launch restriction means can restrict the launch of a game ball in a direction different from the direction in which the game ball detected by the launch ball detection means is launched, and the first ball It is possible to limit the launching of the game ball to the other game area different from the game area in which the game ball is detected by either the game ball detection means or the second game ball detection means, and It is possible to limit the launch of the game ball to the other game area different from the game area in which the game ball is detected by either the start winning detection means or the second start winning detection means, and It is possible to limit the launch of the game ball to the other game area different from the game area in which the game ball is detected by either the variable prize detection means or the second variable prize detection means.

  In addition, according to the present invention, a game can be performed in the other game area different from the game area that has been played so far by the establishment of a predetermined condition or the player's selection, so that the game in the first game area And games in the second game area can be implemented. As a result, it is possible to prevent the game from becoming monotonous and to provide the player with a new interest that is not found in conventional ball game machines.

  First to third embodiments according to the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. Note that the first to third embodiments described below do not limit the invention according to the claims, and all combinations of features described in the embodiments are solutions of the invention. It is not always essential to the means.

  First, the configuration of the ball game machine 1 according to the first and second embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. The bullet ball gaming machine 1 is a pachinko gaming machine based on the aforementioned second type pachinko gaming machine.

  FIG. 1 is a front view showing a front (front) side board surface of a game board 2 of a ball game machine 1 according to the first and second embodiments of the present invention. The game board 2 of the ball game machine 1 is formed with a partition nail row 3 composed of a plurality of nails arranged linearly downward from the upper center. The area on the left side of the nail row 3 (front left side, hereinafter the same) is the first game area 10, and the right area is the second game area 20.

  A first guide rail that guides a game ball (hereinafter referred to as a “launch ball”) that is launched to the upper left of the game board 2 from a game ball launching device (launching means) (not shown) at the left end of the first game area 10. 11 is disposed near the tip (upper end) of the first guide rail 11 and a first firing ball detection sensor 18 (launching ball detection means) for detecting a firing ball is disposed. Similarly, a second guide rail 21 is disposed at the right end of the second game area 20 to guide a shot ball launched from the game ball launching device to the upper right of the game board 2, and the second guide rail 21. In the vicinity of the tip (upper end), a second firing ball detection sensor 28 (launching ball detecting means) is disposed.

  In the game ball launching device (launching means) of the ball game machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when a player rotates a ball handle (not shown) in the clockwise direction, the game ball is launched into the first game area 10 and the ball When the ball handle is rotated counterclockwise, the game ball is launched into the second game area 20. However, when a game in the first game area 10 described later (hereinafter referred to as “first game area 10 game”) is started, the ball handle can be rotated in the clockwise direction but in the counterclockwise direction. The first launch restriction program (launch restriction means) for making rotation impossible is executed, and a game ball can be launched into the first game area 10 but cannot be launched into the second game area 20. When a game in the second game area 20 (to be described later) (hereinafter referred to as “second game area 20 game”) is started, the ball handle can be rotated counterclockwise but clockwise. A second launch restriction program (launch restriction means) that disables rotation is executed, and a game ball can be launched into the second game area 20, but cannot be launched into the first game area 10.

  Near the center of the game board 2, a game ball can pass and a rectangular gate extending in the horizontal direction is arranged in two floors. The upper gate is a round number gate, and is arranged in the first round number gate 12 (first round number determining means) and the second gaming area 20 arranged in the first gaming area 10. And a second round number gate 22 (second round number determining means). The lower gate is a count number gate, and is arranged in the first count number gate 13 (first count number determining means) and the second game area 20 arranged in the first game area 10. The second count number gate 23 (second count number determining means) is provided.

  These first and second round number gates 12, 22 (hereinafter referred to as “round number gates (12, 22)”) and first and second count number gates (hereinafter referred to as “count number gates (13, 23)”. ")") Is composed of a plurality of small gates (passing gates) through which game balls can pass. Each small gate of the first round number gate 12 and the first count number gate 13 has a game ball detection sensor (not shown) as first game ball detection means for detecting the passage of the game ball. And a lamp (not shown) that is turned on based on detection by the game ball detection sensor, and each of the small gates of the second round number gate 22 and the second count number gate 23 has a second gate A game ball detection sensor (not shown) and a lamp (not shown) are provided as game ball detection means. In the present embodiment, the first round number gate 12 also has a function of starting a normal symbol lottery when a game ball passes, as will be described later.

  In addition, a predetermined number of rounds is assigned to each small gate of the round number gates (12, 22). For example, the first round number gate 12 shown in FIG. ”,“ 1 round ”,“ 4 rounds ”,“ 2 rounds ”, and“ 5 rounds ”are assigned to the respective small gates. Further, “7 rounds”, “10 rounds”, “15 rounds”, “10 rounds”, and “6 rounds” are assigned to the second round number gate 22 shown in FIG. . That is, each small gate of the second round number gate 22 is assigned a larger number of rounds than each round number assigned to the first round number gate 12.

  Similarly, a predetermined count number is assigned to each small gate of the count number gates (13, 23). For example, the first count number gate 13 shown in FIG. "Count", "10 count", "7 count", "5 count", "7 count", "5 count", "9 count" are assigned, and the second count number gate 23 shown in FIG. “10 count”, “9 count”, “10 count”, “9 count”, “10 count”, “9 count”, and “10 count” are assigned from the small gate. Here, each small gate of the second count number gate 23 is assigned a count number larger than the average (6.857) of the respective count numbers assigned to the first count number gate 13. That is, “9 counts” and “10 counts” assigned to the second count number gate 23 are also assigned to the first count number gate 13, but are assigned to the first count number gate 13. The average count number (6.857) is lower than the average count number (9.571) assigned to the second count number gate 23.

  Below the first count number gate 13 (first game area 10), a first start winning portion 14 is disposed. Enlarged pieces 15 and 15 (enlarging means) for enlarging the opening width are disposed on the upper portion of the first start winning portion 14. The expansion pieces 15 and 15 normally allow one game ball to pass, but keep the width that two cannot pass simultaneously, thereby making it difficult to enter the game ball into the first start winning portion 14. However, it is possible to pick up a game ball in a wide range at the time of expansion operation, and it is easy to enter the game ball into the first start winning portion 14. In addition, a first start winning detection sensor 14a (first start winning detection means) for detecting a game ball that has entered a ball is disposed inside the first start winning portion 14.

  In the ball game machine 1 of the present embodiment, when a game ball launched into the first game area 10 passes through the first round number gate 12, the normal ball provided to the left of the first count number gate 13 is provided. The normal symbol variation display (normal symbol lottery) in the symbol display unit 16 is started. The normal symbol is indicated by the display of a lamp (for example, an LED lamp) used in the normal symbol display unit 16, and when the lamp is lit in a predetermined state, it is won, and the enlarged pieces 15, 15 of the start winning unit 14 are set for a predetermined time. Only operated. The normal symbol lottery may be started when a game ball passes through a specific small gate of the first round number gate 12, or may be the first count number gate 13 or the specific small gate. Furthermore, another gate may be additionally provided.

  On the other hand, a second start winning portion 24 is disposed below the second count number gate 23 (second game area 20). The second start winning portion 24 is a cup-shaped accessory having an opening (a ball-entry portion) formed in the upper portion thereof, and the opening has a size that allows one game ball to pass therethrough. Further, a second start winning detection sensor 24a (second start winning detection means) for detecting a game ball that has entered is disposed inside the second start winning portion 24. As described above, the second start winning portion 24 is configured such that it is more difficult to enter a game ball than the first start winning portion 14.

  A variable winning portion 30 is disposed in the lower center of the game board 2. The variable winning portion 30 includes a first blade 31 and a second blade 32 that are paired on the left and right sides, and when the first and second blades 31 and 32 are raised, a closed state in which a game ball cannot enter the ball Thus, when the first and second blades 31 and 32 are opened (turned down) to the left and right, the open state is easily entered. The first and second blades 31 and 32 shown in FIG. 1 indicate a closed state in which the blades are erected by a solid line, and indicate an open state in which the blades are opened by a dotted line. The first and second blades 31 and 32 are driven by a solenoid (not shown).

  Inside the variable winning portion 30, a first variable winning detection sensor 37 (first variable winning detection means) for detecting a game ball that has entered the variable winning portion 30 from the first game area 10 side, and a first A second variable prize detection sensor 38 (second variable prize detection means) for detecting a game ball entered from the second game area 20 side and an internal stage 33 on which the game ball rolls are arranged and variable. The game ball that has entered the winning portion 30 rolls on the upper surface of the internal stage 33 after passing through the first or second variable winning detection sensor 37, 38. Below the internal stage 33, three regions through which game balls that have entered the variable winning portion 30 pass are formed. The central area is the specific area 34, and when the game ball passes through the specific area 34, a so-called “V prize” is obtained. The areas on the left and right sides of the specific area 34 are both non-specific areas 35, 35, and when the game ball passes through the non-specific areas 35, 35, it becomes a so-called “displacement”. In the specific area 34 and the non-specific areas 35 and 35, sensors (not shown) for detecting a passing game ball are arranged, and the passing game balls are detected for each area. Then, the game balls that have passed through the specific area 34 and the non-specific areas 35, 35 are discharged to the back side of the game board 2.

  Below the first and second start winning sections 14 and 24, winning holes 5 and 5 are arranged. When a game ball enters the winning holes 5 and 5, a predetermined number of winning balls are given to the player. Given. Further, at the lower end of the game board 2, an out port 9 for discharging game balls that have not entered any of the first and second start winning units 14 and 24, the winning ports 5 and 5, and the variable winning unit 30. Is arranged. Further, the game board 2 is provided with windmills 7 and 7 that change in the falling direction of the game ball and nails (not shown), and the front surface of the game board 2 is covered with a glass plate (not shown). Furthermore, below the game board 2, a ball handle (not shown) for launching a game ball from the lower front side of the game board 2 to the upper left or upper right, first and second start winning units 14, 24, A prize ball payout outlet (not shown) through which a predetermined number of game balls are paid out when a game ball enters the prize winning ports 5, 5 and the variable prize winning unit 30, and a ball tray for receiving those game balls are provided. ing.

  Next, an outline of the game in the first and second embodiments using the ball game machine 1 having the above-described configuration will be described.

  First Embodiment When a player operates a bullet ball handle (not shown), a game ball is launched to either the left or right and is guided by the first or second guide rails 11 and 21 to be the first of the game board 2. Alternatively, it is released above each of the second game areas 10 and 20. As described above, the game ball launcher of the ball game machine according to the present invention can divide the game balls into the first game area 10 and the second game area 20, During the first game area 10 game in which the firing restriction program (launch restriction means) is executed, the launch of the game ball to the second game area 20 is restricted, and the second launch restriction program (launch restriction means) is executed. During the second game area 20 game, the launch to the first game area 10 is restricted.

  Here, various conditions for starting the first game area 10 game and the second game area 20 game can be considered. For example, the following four cases (hereinafter referred to as “first game mode”, “second game mode”) Game mode ”,“ third game mode ”, and“ fourth game mode ”). The first game mode is started when the first game ball (meaning the first game ball launched in each game; the same applies hereinafter) is launched, and the second game mode is the number of rounds of game balls. The game is started on the basis of passing through the gate (12, 22) or the count gate (13, 23), and the third game mode enters the first and second start winning units 14 and 24 in the third game mode. The fourth game mode is started based on the fact that the game ball has entered the variable winning portion 30.

  First, the outline of the game in the first game mode will be described. In the first game mode, the first game area 10 game is started when the first game ball is launched into the first game area 10, and the second game area 20 game is launched when it is launched into the second game area 20. Is started. That is, when the first game ball launched by the game ball launching device is detected by the first launch ball detection sensor 18, the first game area 10 game is started based on the detection signal, and the second launch ball detection is performed. When detected by the sensor 28, the second game area 20 game is started.

  When the first game area 10 game is started, a first firing restriction program (launch restriction means) is executed that makes it possible to rotate the bullet handle in the clockwise direction but not in the counterclockwise direction. When one game area 10 game is completed, the first firing restriction program (launch restriction means) is released, and the ball handle can be rotated clockwise and counterclockwise. That is, during the first game area 10 game, a game ball can be launched into the first game area 10 but cannot be launched into the second game area 20.

  On the other hand, when the second game area 20 game is started, a second firing restriction program (launch restriction means) is executed that makes it possible to rotate the ball handle counterclockwise but not clockwise. When the second game area 20 game ends, the second firing restriction program (launch restriction means) is released, and the bullet handle can be rotated clockwise and counterclockwise. That is, during the second game area 20 game, a game ball can be launched into the second game area 20, but cannot be launched into the first game area 10.

  Next, a game after the first game area 10 game is started will be described. The first game area 10 game is started, and subsequently the game balls launched into the first game area 10 come into contact with the windmill 7 or a nail (not shown) to change the falling direction, and most of the game balls Passing through the first round number gate 12 and the first count number gate 13, some of the game balls enter the winning opening 5 or the first start winning portion 14. When a game ball enters the winning slot 5, for example, five prize balls are paid out to the player from the prize ball payout exit. The game balls that have not entered either the winning opening 5 or the first start winning section 14 are discharged to the back side of the game board 2 via the out opening 9. In addition, some game balls may flow through the first game area 10 through the gap on the left side of the first round number gate 12 or the gap on the left side of the first count number gate 13.

  The first game ball launched into the first game area 10 (however, if the first game ball does not pass through the first round number gate 12, the subsequent game ball becomes the first game ball) After passing through the round number gate 12 of 1, the lamp of the small gate that has passed is turned on. For example, when the first game ball passes through the middle small gate (four rounds) of the first round number gate 12 shown in FIG. 1, the lamp of this small gate (four rounds) is turned on and assigned to the small gate. The round number (four rounds) is determined as the first round number in the first special game described later. Since the determined first round number is held until the first game area 10 game is completed, the game balls after the first game ball are the other small gates of the first round number gate 12. The lamp is not turned on even after passing through, and the determined first round number is not changed.

  The first game ball launched into the first game area 10 (however, if the first game ball does not pass through the first count gate 13, the subsequent game ball becomes the first game ball) After passing through the count number gate 13 of 1, the lamp of the small gate that has passed is turned on. For example, when the first game ball passes through the middle small gate (5 counts) of the first count number gate 13 shown in FIG. 1, the lamp of this small gate (5 counts) is turned on and assigned to the small gate. The count number (5 counts) is determined as the first count number in the first unit special game described later. Since the determined first count number is held until the first game area 10 game is over, the game balls after the first game ball are the other small gates of the first count number gate 13. Even after passing through, the lamp is not turned on, and the determined first count number is not changed.

  Each time the game ball passes through the first round gate 12, the game ball detection sensor provided at each small gate of the first round gate 12 transmits a pass signal. The normal symbol change (normal symbol lottery) is started in the normal symbol display unit 16. Then, for example, when 10 seconds have passed since the start of the fluctuation, the normal symbol stops in the form of the lottery result. At this time, if the stop mode of the normal symbol is a predetermined hit mode, the enlarged pieces 15 and 15 of the first start winning portion 14 are operated and held, for example, for 0.5 seconds. During this time, since the opening width of the first start winning portion 14 is enlarged, it is easy to enter the first start winning portion 14. Further, if the normal symbol stop mode is a predetermined off mode, the enlarged pieces 15 and 15 of the first start winning portion 14 are not operated, but even in this case, as described above, the first startup It is possible to enter the winning section 14. If the game ball passes through the first count gate 12 while the normal symbol is changing in the normal symbol display unit 16, the corresponding change is invalidated in this embodiment, but it is suspended and sequentially It may be executed.

  Next, when the game ball enters the first start winning section 14, for example, five award balls are paid out to the player from the prize ball payout opening in response to the detection signal from the first start winning detection sensor 14a. At the same time, the start open state in which the first blade 31 of the variable winning portion 30 is operated is started.

  In the start-open state, the variable winning portion 30 is set to a predetermined open state, and when a game ball that has entered the variable winning portion 30 in this open state passes the specific area 34, it becomes a V winning (big hit). This is a game state that is advantageous for a player who starts a special game. In the special game, a unit special game (special open state) that makes the variable winning portion 30 open for a longer period than the start open state is repeatedly executed. Thus, the difference between the special open state (unit special game) and the start open state can be defined as the length of the open operation time of the variable winning portion 30. For example, if the operation is to be intermittently opened, the number of times is reduced by a few times (for example, 2 or 3 times) in the start-up state, and a large number of times (for example, 20 times or 30 times) in the case of the specially opened state. Can be distinguished. In this case, the opening time for one time may be lengthened in the special opening state (for example, 0.5 second in the start opening state but 1 second in the special opening state). In addition, when the intermittent operation is not performed, the time of the start opening state is shortened (for example, about 0.5 seconds), and the time of the special opening state is lengthened (for example, about 30 seconds) to distinguish between the two. You can also In addition, the frequency | count and time quoted here are an example to the last, and are not restricted to these.

  In the starting open state of the first game area 10 in the present embodiment, for example, the operation of operating the first blade 31 of the variable winning portion 30 in the open state for 0.5 seconds is performed twice. The game ball that has entered the variable winning portion 30 during the start-open state rolls on the upper surface of the internal stage 33 after passing through the variable winning detection sensor 37. In response to the detection signal from the variable winning detection sensor 37, for example, 7 winning balls are paid out to the player from the winning ball payout exit. Then, the game ball that rolls on the upper surface of the internal stage 33 passes through one of the specific area 34 and the non-specific areas 35 and 35 and is then discharged to the back side of the game board 2. As described above, when a game ball passes through the central specific area 34, it becomes a V prize (big hit), and when it passes through the non-specific areas 35, 35 on both the left and right sides, it becomes off.

  Here, when a game ball that has entered the variable winning portion 30 during the start-open state passes through the non-specific areas 35, 35, the first game ball is launched into the first game area 10 and started. The game area 10 game ends. When the first game area 10 game is over, the first launch restriction program (launch restriction means) described above is canceled and the determined first round number and first count number are canceled (invalidated). ) However, when a plurality of game balls enter the variable winning portion 30 during the continuously open start-up state, the first area 10 game continues for the game balls.

  Next, when a V winning (big hit) is made in the start-open state, the first special game is started. In the first unit special game (special release state) in the present embodiment, until the first count number (number) of game balls determined by the first count number gate 13 enters the variable winning portion 30 or Until the predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) elapses, the first blade 31 of the variable winning portion 30 is kept open. In the first unit special game, the first unit special game is determined by the first round number gate 12 on condition that the game ball won in the variable winning unit 30 passes through the specific area 34. It is executed repeatedly up to the number of rounds. However, if the game ball does not win V during the first unit special game, the first special game ends without updating the round. Even in the specially opened state, for example, seven prize balls are paid out to the player from the prize ball payout opening in response to the detection signal from the first variable winning detection sensor 37.

  Next, a game after the second game area 20 game is started will be described. However, a part of the description common to the first game area 10 game described above is partially omitted, and a description of the different part is mainly performed.

  The game ball launched into the second game area 20 after the start of the second game area 20 game is in contact with the windmill 7, the nail, etc. in the same manner as the game ball launched into the first game area 10. While changing the falling direction, most of the game balls pass through the second round number gate 22 and the second count number gate 23, and some of the game balls pass through the winning opening 5 or the second start winning prize. The ball enters the part 24. As described above, the second start winning portion 24 is a cup-like accessory in which an opening that allows one game ball to pass therethrough is formed in the upper opening, and the first opening is in the first opening. Since the enlarged pieces 15 and 15 like the start winning portion 14 are not formed, it is more difficult to enter the game ball than the first start winning portion 14. In addition, game balls that have not entered either the winning opening 5 or the second starting winning section 24 are placed on the back side of the game board 2 via the out opening 9 as in the first gaming area 10. Discharged.

  The first game ball launched into the second game area 20 (however, if the first game ball does not pass the second round number gate 22, the subsequent game ball becomes the first game ball) After passing through the round number gate 22 of 2, the lamp of the small gate that passed is similarly turned on. For example, when the first game ball passes through the middle small gate (15 rounds) of the second round number gate 22 shown in FIG. 1, the lamp of this small gate (15 rounds) is turned on and assigned to the small gate. The round number (15 rounds) is determined as the second round number in the second special game described later. As described above, since each small gate of the second round number gate 22 is assigned a round number larger than each round number assigned to the first round number gate 12, the second round number gate 22 The number (eg, 15 rounds) is greater than the first round number (eg, 5 rounds). Further, the determined second number of rounds is retained until the second game area 20 game is completed, as in the game in the first game area 10.

  The first game ball launched into the second game area 20 (however, if the first game ball does not pass the second count number gate 23, the subsequent game ball becomes the first game ball). After passing through the count number gate 23 of 2, the lamp of the small gate that has passed passes through similarly. For example, when the first game ball passes through the middle small gate (9 counts) of the second count number gate 23 shown in FIG. 1, the lamp of this small gate (9 counts) is turned on and assigned to the small gate. The count number (9 counts) is determined as the second count number in the second unit special game described later. As described above, each small gate of the second count number gate 23 has a count number (9 counts or larger) than the average (6.857) of the respective count numbers assigned to the first count number gate 13. 10 counts). Further, the determined second count number is retained until the second game area 20 game is completed, as in the game in the first game area 10.

  Next, when the game ball wins the second start winning section 24, the five start balls are received in the same manner as the first start winning section 14 with the detection signal from the second start winning detection sensor 24a. While being paid out to the player, a start-open state is started in which the second blade 32 of the variable winning portion 30 is operated.

  The start-open state of the second game area 20 in the present embodiment is the same as the start-open state of the first game area 10. That is, the operation of operating the second blade 32 of the variable winning unit 30 in the open state for 0.5 seconds is performed twice, and the game ball that has entered the variable winning unit 30 during the start open state is the upper surface of the internal stage 33. After rolling, it passes through one of the specific area 34 and the non-specific areas 35 and 35 and is discharged to the back side of the game board 2. When the game ball passes through the center specific area 34, it becomes a V prize (big hit), and when it passes through the non-specific areas 35, 35 on both the left and right sides, it becomes off.

  Here, when a game ball that has entered the variable winning portion 30 during the start-open state passes through the non-specific areas 35, 35, the first game ball is launched into the second game area 20 and started. The game area 20 game ends. When the second game area 20 game is over, the above-described second launch restriction program (launch restriction means) is released, and the determined second round number and second count number are released (invalidated). ) However, when a plurality of game balls enter the variable winning portion 30 during the continuously opened start-up state, the second game area 20 game continues for the game balls.

  Next, when a V winning (big hit) is made in the start-open state, the second special game is started. In the second unit special game, similarly to the first unit special game, until the game ball of the second count number (number) determined by the second count number gate 23 enters the variable winning portion 30. Or the 2nd blade | wing 32 of the variable winning part 30 is made into an open state until predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) passes. Here, 9 or 10 counts are allocated to each small gate of the second count number gate 23, which is a more advantageous count than the first count number gate 13 (either 5, 7, 9 or 10 counts). A number (number) can be expected. Further, the second unit special game is determined by the second round number gate 22 on condition that the game ball won in the variable winning unit 30 during the second unit special game passes through the specific area 34. Repeated for as many rounds as possible. Here, each of the small gates of the second round number gate 22 is assigned one of 6, 7, 10 or 15 rounds, and the first round number gate 12 (1, 2, 3, 4 or 5). A more advantageous number of rounds can be expected. However, if the game ball does not win V during the second unit special game, the round is not updated and the second special game ends.

  Thus, in the second special game, the number of game balls that can enter the variable winning portion 30 in the second unit special game is larger than that in the first unit special game, and the unit special game can be updated. Since the number of rounds is larger than that of the first special game, it is a special game that is more advantageous for a player who can obtain more prize balls than the first special game. On the other hand, the second start winning section 24 has a configuration in which game balls are considerably more difficult to enter than the first start winning section 14.

  Thereby, different game contents are executed depending on each game area (first game area 10 or second game area 20) in which a game ball is launched, and further, a launch restriction means (first and second launch restriction programs). ) Restricts the launching of a game ball to a game area different from the game area from which the first game ball was fired, so that the first game area 10 game in which the first special game can be executed, It is possible to cause the player to reliably execute the second game area 20 game in which the second special game that is more advantageous to the player than the special game can be executed. As a result, it is possible to prevent the game from becoming monotonous, and it is possible to provide the player with a new interest that is not found in conventional ball game machines.

  Next, an outline of the game in the second game mode will be described. In the second game mode, the first game area 10 game described in the first game mode based on the fact that the game ball has passed the round number gate (12, 22) or the count number gate (13, 23). And the second game area 20 game are started. That is, the detection signal from the game ball detection sensor (first game ball detection means) provided in the small gate that passes when the game ball launched by the game ball launching device first passes through the first round number gate 12. The first game area 10 game is started on the basis of the first game area, and when the fired game ball first passes through the second round number gate 22, based on the detection signal from the game ball detection sensor (second game ball detection means) The second game area 20 game is started. When the game ball first passes through the first count number gate 13 instead of passing through the first and second round number gates 12 and 22, the first game area 10 game is started and the second count number is started. When passing through the gate 23 for the first time, the second game area 20 game may be started. In addition, the game contents other than the start conditions of the first game area 10 game and the second game area 20 game shall conform to the first game mode described above.

  Thus, based on the fact that the game ball first passes through the round number gate (12, 22) or the count number gate (13, 23), the first game area 10 game and the second game area 20 game Even if the game is started, it is different from the game area in which the game ball has passed the round number gate (12, 22) or the count number gate (13, 23) by the launch restriction means (first and second launch restriction programs) Since the game balls are restricted from being launched into the game area, there are a first game area 10 game in which the first special game can be executed and a second special game that is more advantageous to the player than the first special game. It is possible to cause the player to reliably execute the second game area 20 game that can be executed.

  Next, an outline of the game in the third game mode will be described. In the third game mode, the game area 10 game and the second game described in the first game mode are based on the fact that the game ball first enters the first and second start winning units 14 and 24. The area 20 game is started. In other words, in the third game mode, the game balls in the first game area 10 and the second game area 20 are not played until the game balls first enter the first and second start winning units 14 and 24. Although it can be launched, when the game ball first enters the first start winning portion 14, the first game is based on the detection signal from the first start winning detection sensor 14a (first start winning detection means). When the area 10 game is started and the game ball first enters the second start winning portion 24, the second game is based on the detection signal from the second start winning detection sensor 24a (second start winning detection means). The area 20 game is started. Note that game contents other than the start conditions of the first game area 10 game and the second game area 20 game are in accordance with the first game mode described above.

  In this way, based on the first game ball entering the first and second start winning units 14 and 24, the first game area 10 game and the second game area, which are the same as the first and second game modes, are entered. Even if the game area 20 game of the game is started, the game ball first enters the first and second start winning units 14 and 24 by the launch restriction means (first and second launch restriction programs). Since the game ball is restricted from being launched into a game area different from the played game area, the first game area 10 game in which the first special game can be executed, and the first advantageous game for the player over the first special game. It is possible to reliably cause the player to execute the second game area 20 game in which two special games can be executed.

  Next, an outline of the game in the fourth game mode will be described. In the fourth game mode, the first game area 10 game and the second game area 20 game described in the first game mode are based on the fact that the game ball first enters the variable winning portion 30. Be started. That is, in the third game mode, the game balls are moved to the first game area 10 and the second game area 20 until the game balls first enter the variable winning portion 30 in the start-open state described in the first game mode. However, when a game ball launched into the first game area 10 first enters the variable prize winning unit 30, the first variable prize detection sensor 37 (first variable prize detection means) ), The first game area 10 game is started, and when the game ball launched into the second game area 20 enters the variable winning portion 30 for the first time, the second variable prize detection sensor 38. Based on the detection signal from the (second variable winning detection means), the second game area 20 game is started. Note that game contents other than the start conditions of the first game area 10 game and the second game area 20 game are in accordance with the first game mode described above.

  As described above, the first game area 10 game and the second game area 20 game, which are the same as those in the first to third game modes, are started based on the first game ball entering the variable winning portion 30. Even if the game ball is thrown into the game area different from the game area side where the game ball first entered the variable winning portion 30 by the launch restriction means (first and second launch restriction programs), Therefore, the first game area 10 game in which the first special game can be executed, and the second game area 20 game in which the second special game advantageous to the player over the first special game can be executed. Can be surely implemented by the player.

  Further, in the first to fourth game modes described above, each game (game area 10 game, game ball that has entered the variable winning portion 30 during the start-open state passes through the non-specific areas 35, 35. It is assumed that the second game area (20 games) ends, but the end condition of each game is not limited to this. For example, the game area 10 game and the second game area 20 game may be ended when a predetermined condition such as elapse of a predetermined time after the game is started and a predetermined number of game balls are launched. In addition, an end button for ending each game is provided, and when the player presses this end button, the game area 10 game, the second game area 20 game, etc. are ended. It may be possible to finish the game and the second game area 20 game.

  Second Embodiment Next, a second embodiment will be described. The second embodiment is another embodiment using the same ball game machine 1 as the first embodiment.

  In the ball game machine 1 according to the second embodiment, in the first to fourth game modes described in the first embodiment, the first unit special game is transferred to the first blade 31 of the variable winning unit 30. Is repeated for the first count number (number of times) determined by the first count number gate 13, and the second unit special game is played by the second blade of the variable winning portion 30. It is assumed that the operation of opening 32 for 1 second is repeated by the second count number (number of times) determined by the second count number gate 23. Furthermore, the first and second unit special games are classified into the first and second unit games on the condition that the game balls won in the variable winning unit 30 during the first and second unit special games pass through the specific area 34. It shall be repeatedly executed for the maximum number of rounds.

  Thereby, in the second special game, the second unit special game has more operations to open the second blade 32 than the first unit special game, and the number of rounds in which the unit special game can be updated is also increased. Since it is more than the first special game, the special game is more advantageous for the player who can obtain more prize balls than the first special game. On the other hand, the second start winning portion 24 has a configuration in which the game balls are considerably more difficult to enter than the first start winning portion 14, as in the first embodiment.

  Thus, in each game mode (the first to fourth game modes described above) of the ball game machine 1 according to the second embodiment, each of the game balls that have been launched is the same as in the first embodiment. Different game contents are executed depending on the game area (the first game area 10 or the second game area 20), and further, the first game ball is launched by the launch restriction means (first and second launch restriction programs). Since the game ball is restricted from being launched into a game area different from the game area, the first game area 10 game in which the first special game can be executed, and the first advantageous game for the player over the first special game. It is possible to reliably cause the player to execute the second game area 20 game in which two special games can be executed. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the game from becoming monotonous, and it is possible to provide the player with a new interest that is not found in conventional ball game machines.

  <Third Embodiment> Next, a third embodiment of the present invention will be described. The configuration of the ball game machine 201 according to the third embodiment and the outline of the game will be described with reference to FIG. 2 with a focus on differences from the ball game machine 1 according to the first and second embodiments.

  FIG. 2 is a front view showing a front (front) side board surface of the game board 202 of the ball game machine 201 according to the third embodiment of the present invention. The ball game machine 201 is a pachinko game machine based on the first type pachinko machine described above, but a plurality of game areas are formed on the game board, and the basic configuration such as the round number gate and the count number gate is a ball ball. Common with the gaming machine 1. Accordingly, symbols corresponding to the respective configurations of the ball game machine 1 are assigned to the respective configurations of the ball ball game machine 201 (see FIG. 2).

  In the center of the game board 202 of the ball game machine 201, a symbol display device 204 is disposed as an example of a variable display device that variably displays identification information such as symbols and game effects. The symbol display device 204 is mainly a liquid crystal display, but may be a display device such as a CRT or a dot matrix as long as identification information such as an image can be displayed on the screen.

  A first hold display unit 217 for displaying the number of game balls (hereinafter referred to as “holding balls”) held after winning a prize in a first start winning unit 214 (to be described later) is arranged at the lower left corner of the symbol display device 204. A second hold display section 227 for displaying the number of balls to be held after winning a prize in a second start winning section 224, which will be described later, is disposed at the lower right corner. Each of the first and second hold display units is composed of four lamps (for example, LED lamps), and a maximum of four game balls can be held in the bullet ball game machine 201 according to the present embodiment. .

  In addition, a plurality of nails are arranged substantially linearly in both the upper and lower directions of the symbol display device 204, and a partition nail row 203 is formed to divide the game area of the game board 202 into left and right. The area on the left side of the front of the nail row 203 is the first game area 210, and the area on the right side of the front is the second game area 220. A first guide rail 211 is arranged at the left end of the first game area 210 as in the case of the ball game machine 1, and a shot ball is detected near the tip (upper end) of the first guide rail 211. A first firing ball detection sensor 218 (launching ball detection means) is disposed, a second guide rail 221 is disposed at the right end of the second game area 220, and a tip (upper end) of the second guide rail 221 is disposed. ) In the vicinity of each of the second launch ball detection sensors 228 (projection ball detection means).

  The game ball launching device (launching means) of the ball game machine 201 according to the third embodiment is similar to the game ball launching device of the ball game machine 1 and the player rotates a ball handle (not shown) clockwise. Then, the game ball is launched into the first game area 210, and when the ball handle is rotated counterclockwise, the game ball is launched into the second game area 220. Furthermore, as with the game ball launching device of the ball game machine 1, when a game in the first game area 210 (hereinafter referred to as “first game area 210 game”) is started, the first launch restriction program ( When the launch of the game ball into the second game area 220 is restricted by the firing restriction means) and a game in the second game area 220 (hereinafter referred to as “second game area 220 game”) is started, The launch of the game ball to the first game area 210 is restricted by the launch restriction program (launch restriction means).

  In the downward direction of the symbol display device 204, as with the ball game machine 1, the round number gate (first round number gate 212, second round number gate 222) and the count number gate (first count number gate) 213, a second count number gate 223), and the round number gates (212, 222) and the count number gates (213, 223) are composed of small gates each having a sensor and a lamp. A predetermined round number or count number is assigned to.

  Below the first count number gate 213, similarly to the bullet ball game machine 1, a first start winning portion 214 having expanded pieces 215 and 215 that expand the opening width is disposed, and the game ball is the first When winning in the normal symbol lottery started through the round number gate 212, the enlarged pieces 215 and 215 of the first start winning portion 214 are operated (released) for a predetermined time. The normal symbol lottery may be started when a game ball passes through a specific small gate of the first round number gate 212 as in the case of the ball game machine 1, or the first count number gate 213. Or a specific small gate thereof, and other gates may be additionally provided.

  Similar to the ball game machine 1, a cup-shaped second start winning portion 224 is disposed below the second count number gate 223.

  In the lower center of the game board 202, an attacker unit 230 is disposed as a variable winning portion in the present embodiment. A large winning opening 231 that is opened when a special game is executed is formed in the front center of the attacker unit 230, and a V zone (area) (not shown) is provided inside the large winning opening 231. ing. The special game (bonus) in the present embodiment is a game in which a special benefit is provided to the player when the symbol stopped and displayed on the symbol display device 204 is a predetermined jackpot symbol. It consists of unit special games of a predetermined number of rounds (for example, a maximum of 15 rounds). The unit special game in the present embodiment refers to a normally closed big prize opening 231 that is opened until, for example, a predetermined number of game balls enter or until a predetermined time elapses. The game is such that a predetermined number of prize balls are given to the player for each game ball that has entered the prize opening 231.

  In addition, as with the ball game machine 1, the ball game machine 201 has a winning port 205, 205, an out port 209 for discharging the game ball, windmills 207, 207 that change the falling direction of the game ball, and not shown. Nails are provided, and the front surface of the game board 202 is covered with a glass plate (not shown). Further, below the game board 202, a ball handle, a prize ball payout opening, a ball tray for receiving a prize ball, and the like (not shown) are similarly arranged.

  Next, an outline of the game of the ball game machine 201 according to the third embodiment will be described. As in the case of the ball game machine 1, when the player operates a ball ball handle (not shown), the game ball is launched to either the left or right, and is released above each of the first or second game areas 210 and 220. Further, similarly to the game ball launching device of the bullet ball game machine 1, during the first game area 210 game, the game ball is launched into the second game area 220 by the first launch restriction program (launch restriction means). During the second game area 220 game, the second launch restriction program (launch restriction means) restricts the launching of game balls into the first game area 210.

  Also in the ball game machine 201 according to the third embodiment, various conditions for starting the first game area 210 game and the second game area 220 game can be considered, but the first embodiment described in the first embodiment Since it is possible to implement the first to third game modes, an outline of the game based on the first to third game modes will be described. However, description of parts similar to those of the first embodiment will be omitted, and different parts will be mainly described.

  First, the outline of the game in the first game mode will be described. In the first game mode, as in the first embodiment, when the first game ball is launched into the first game area 210, the first game area 210 game is started and launched into the second game area 220. As a result, the second game area 220 game is started.

  Next, a game after the first game area 210 game is started will be described. The first game area 210 game is started, and subsequently, the game balls launched into the first game area 210 come into contact with the windmill 207, a nail (not shown) and the like in the direction of dropping, as in the case of the ball game machine 1. While changing, most of the game balls pass through the first round number gate 212 and the first count number gate 213, and some of the game balls enter the winning slot 205 or the first starting winning portion 214. To do. When a game ball enters the winning opening 205, for example, five prize balls are paid out to the player from the prize ball payout exit as in the case of the ball game machine 1. Game balls that have not entered either the winning opening 205 or the first start winning section 214 are discharged to the back side of the game board 202 via the out opening 209.

  The first game ball launched into the first game area 210 (however, if the first game ball does not pass through the first round number gate 212, the subsequent game ball becomes the first game ball) After passing through the round number gate 212 of 1, the lamp of the small gate that has passed is turned on as in the case of the ball game machine 1, and the number of rounds assigned to the small gate is the first in the first special game described later. Determined as the number of rounds. Note that the determined first round number is held until the first game area 210 game is over.

  The first game ball launched into the first game area 210 (however, if the first game ball does not pass through the first count gate 213, the subsequent game ball becomes the first game ball) When passing through the count gate 213 of 1, the small gate lamp passed through is turned on as in the case of the ball game machine 1, and the count assigned to the small gate is the first in the first unit special game described later. The number of counts is determined. The determined first count is held until the first game area 210 game ends.

  In addition, every time a game ball passes through the first round number gate 212, the game ball detection sensor (first first) provided in each small gate of the first round number gate 212 is the same as the ball game machine 1. The game ball detecting means) transmits a passing signal, and the normal symbol change (normal symbol lottery) is started in the normal symbol display unit 216 in response to the passing signal. Then, when winning in the normal symbol lottery, the enlarged pieces 215 and 215 of the first start winning portion 214 are operated and held, for example, for 0.5 seconds.

  Next, when a game ball enters the first start winning portion 214, for example, five award balls are paid out to the player from the award ball payout opening in response to a detection signal from the first start winning detection sensor 214a. At the same time, the big hit lottery by the random lottery is started. The result of the jackpot lottery is notified to the player by a symbol variation effect in which a symbol is variably displayed on the symbol display device 204 and then a stop symbol is displayed, and a voice output from a voice output unit (not shown). This symbol variation effect not only informs the player of the result of the jackpot lottery, but also makes the player expect or foresee the jackpot winning, for example, a game effect such as reach, double reach, etc. It is interesting.

  In addition, when a game ball enters the first start winning portion 214 while the symbol is being displayed in the symbol display device 204 in a variable manner (during symbol variation), a big win lottery is drawn for up to four winning balls. The right of the first hold display unit 217 corresponding to the number of game balls (holding balls) held is turned on.

  When a predetermined jackpot symbol (for example, a specific symbol of “7”, “7”, “7”) is stopped and displayed on the symbol display device 204, the jackpot is won and the other symbols are stopped and displayed. And is off. Here, when the off symbol is stopped and displayed on the symbol display device 204, the first game area 210 game started by launching the first game ball in the first game area 210 is ended. When the first game area 210 game ends, the first launch restriction program (launch restriction means) is released and the determined first round number and first count number are released (invalidated). However, if there is the above-mentioned holding ball, the first game area 210 game continues until the symbols of the detachment for all the holding balls are stopped and displayed.

  Next, when a predetermined jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the symbol display device 204 and the jackpot is won, the first special game in this embodiment is started. The first special game is a game in which the first unit special game is repeated under a predetermined condition. Here, the first unit special game in the present embodiment means that a game ball of the first count number (number) determined by the first count number gate 213 enters the big winning opening 231 or is predetermined. The attacker unit 230 is opened until a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) elapses, and a predetermined number (for example, 10 balls) of prize balls are given to the player for each game ball that has entered during the opened state. It is a game. Then, on the condition that the game ball that has entered the big prize opening 231 during such first unit special game passes through the V zone provided in the big prize opening 231 (V prize). Unit special games are repeatedly executed up to the first round number determined by the first round number gate 212. However, if the game ball does not win V during the first unit special game, the first special game ends without updating the round.

  Next, a game after the second game area 220 game is started will be described. However, a part of the description common to the first game area 210 game described above is partially omitted, and the description of the different part is mainly performed. The second game area 210 game is started, and subsequently, the game balls launched into the second game area 220 are placed on the windmill 207, the nails, etc. in the same manner as the game balls launched into the first game area 210. While touching and changing the falling direction, most game balls pass through the second round number gate 222 and the second count number gate 223, and some of the game balls pass through the winning hole 205 or the second start. Enter the winning section 224.

  The second start winning portion 224 is a cup-like accessory in which an opening that allows one game ball to pass therethrough is formed in the upper portion, like the ball game machine 1, Is more difficult than the first start winning part 214.

  When the first game ball launched into the second game area 220 passes through the second round number gate 222, the lamp of the small gate that has passed through is lit in the same manner as the first round number gate 212, and the small gate is turned on. The assigned number of rounds is determined as the second number of rounds in the second special game described later. As with the ball game machine 1, each small gate of the second round number gate 222 is assigned a larger number of rounds than the number of rounds assigned to the first round number gate 212. The determined second round number (for example, 15 rounds) is larger than the first round number (for example, 5 rounds). The determined second number of rounds is held until the second game area 220 game is over.

  When the first game ball launched into the second game area 220 passes through the second count gate 223, the small gate lamp passed through is lit in the same manner as the first count gate 213, and the small gate is turned on. The assigned count number is determined as the second count number in the second unit special game described later. As with the ball game machine 1, each small gate of the second count number gate 223 has a count number larger than the average (6.857) of the respective count numbers assigned to the first count number gate 213. (9 counts or 10 counts) is allocated. Further, the determined second count is held until each game is finished.

  Next, when the game ball enters the second start winning portion 224, the five start balls as in the first start winning portion 214 are triggered by the detection signal from the first start winning detection sensor 224a. Is paid out to the player, and a jackpot lottery by random lottery is started. This jackpot lottery is the same random number lottery as when a game ball has entered the first starting prize-winning unit 214, and up to four winning balls are the same while the symbols are displayed on the symbol display device 204 in a variable manner. Can be deferred.

  When a predetermined jackpot symbol (which may be the same symbol as the game ball entered in the first start winning portion 214 or a different symbol) is stopped and displayed on the symbol display device 204, it is a jackpot winning, When the symbol is stopped and displayed, it is off.

  Here, when the off symbol is stopped and displayed on the symbol display device 204, the second game area 220 game is ended. When the second game area 220 game ends, the second launch restriction program (launch restriction means) is released and the determined second round number and second count number are released (invalidated). However, if there is the above-mentioned reserved ball, the second game area 220 game is continued until the symbols of disengagement for all the reserved balls are stopped and displayed.

  Next, when a predetermined jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the symbol display device 204 and the jackpot is won, the second special game in this embodiment is started. The second special game is a game in which the second unit special game is repeated under a predetermined condition. The second unit special game in the present embodiment means that a game ball having the second count number (number) determined by the second count number gate 223 enters the big winning opening 231 or a predetermined number of games. The attacker unit 230 is opened until time (for example, the same 30 seconds as the first unit special game or more) elapses, and a predetermined number of game balls entered during the opened state A game in which award balls (for example, the same 10 balls or more as the first unit special game) are given to the player. That is, in the second unit special game in the present embodiment, the attacker unit 230 is used until the game ball of the second count number (number) determined by the second count number gate 223 enters the grand prize winning opening 231. This is different from the first unit special game (the attacker unit 230 can be opened until a first count number (number) of game balls enter) in that it can be opened. Here, 9 or 10 counts are assigned to each small gate of the second count number gate 223, and the count is more advantageous than the first count number gate 13 (either 5, 7, 9 or 10 counts). A number (number) can be expected.

  Further, in the second special game, a game ball that has entered the big prize opening 231 during such a second unit special game passes through the V zone provided in the big prize opening 231 (V prize). As a condition, the second unit special game is repeatedly executed up to the second round number determined by the second round number gate 212. Here, each of the small gates of the second round number gate 222 is assigned one of 6, 7, 10 or 15 rounds, and the first round number gate 212 (1, 2, 3, 4 or 5). A more advantageous number of rounds can be expected. However, if the game ball does not win V during the second unit special game, as in the first special game, the second special game ends without updating the round.

  In this way, in the second special game, the number of game balls that can enter the big prize opening 231 in the second unit special game is larger than that in the first unit special game, and the unit special game can be updated. Since the number of rounds is larger than that of the first special game, it is a special game that is more advantageous for a player who can obtain more prize balls than the first special game. On the other hand, the second start winning part 224 has a configuration in which it is much more difficult to enter game balls than the first start winning part 214.

  Thereby, different game contents are executed depending on each game area (first game area 210 or second game area 220) in which a game ball is launched, and further, a launch restriction means (first and second launch restriction programs). ) Restricts the release of a game ball to a game area different from the game area from which the first game ball was fired, so that the first game area 210 game in which the first special game can be executed, It is possible to cause the player to surely execute the second game area 220 game in which the second special game that is more advantageous to the player than the special game can be executed. As a result, it is possible to prevent the game from becoming monotonous, and it is possible to provide the player with a new interest that is not found in conventional ball game machines.

  Next, an outline of the game in the second game mode will be described. In the second game mode, in the same way as in the first embodiment, the game ball passes through the round number gates (212, 222) or the count number gates (213, 223). The described first game area 210 game and second game area 220 game are started. That is, a detection signal from a game ball detection sensor (first game ball detection means) provided in a small gate when the game ball launched by the game ball launching device first passes through the first round number gate 212 is passed. The first game area 210 game is started on the basis of the first game area 210, and when the fired game ball first passes through the second round number gate 222, based on the detection signal from the game ball detection sensor (second game ball detection means) The second game area 220 game is started. As in the first embodiment, when the game ball first passes through the first count gate 213 instead of passing through the first and second round gates 212 and 222, the first game area 210 game is played. May be started and the second game area 220 game may be started when the second count number gate 223 is first passed. In addition, game contents other than the start conditions of the first game area 210 game and the second game area 220 game are in accordance with the first game mode described above.

  Thus, based on the fact that the game ball first passes through the round number gate (212, 22) or the count number gate (213, 223), the first game area 210 game and the second game area 220 game Even if the game is started, it is different from the game area where the game ball has passed the round number gate (212, 22) or the count number gate (213, 223) by the launch restriction means (first and second launch restriction programs). Since the game ball is restricted from being launched into the game area, the first game area 210 game in which the first special game can be executed and the second special game that is more advantageous to the player than the first special game are provided. The second game area 220 game that can be executed can be surely executed by the player.

  Next, an outline of the game in the third game mode will be described. In the third game mode, as in the first embodiment, the first game mode has been described based on the fact that the game ball first enters the first and second start winning units 214 and 224. A game area 210 game and a second game area 220 game are started. That is, in the third game mode, game balls to the first game area 210 and the second game area 220 until the game balls first enter the first and second start winning units 214 and 224 are stored. Although it can be launched, when the game ball first enters the first start winning portion 214, the first game is based on the detection signal from the first start winning detection sensor 214a (first start winning detection means). When the area 210 game is started and a game ball first enters the second start winning portion 224, the second game is based on the detection signal from the second start winning detection sensor 224a (second start winning detection means). The area 220 game is started. Note that game contents other than the start conditions of the first game area 210 game and the second game area 220 game are in accordance with the first game mode described above.

  As described above, the first game area 210 game and the second game ball, which are the same as the first and second game modes, are based on the first game ball entering the first and second start winning units 214 and 224. Even if the game area 220 game of the game is started, the game ball first enters the first and second start winning units 214 and 224 by the launch restriction means (first and second launch restriction programs). The game area is restricted from being launched into a game area different from the played game area, so that the first game area 210 game in which the first special game can be executed, and the first advantageous game for the player over the first special game It is possible to reliably cause the player to execute the second game area 220 game in which two special games can be executed.

  In the above-described first to third game modes, when the game is lost in the jackpot lottery and the symbol of the outage is stopped and displayed on the symbol display device 204, each game (game area 10 game, second game area 20 game) is played. Although it is supposed to end, the end condition of each game is not limited to this. For example, the game area 10 game and the second game area 20 game may be ended when a predetermined condition such as elapse of a predetermined time after the game is started and a predetermined number of game balls are launched. In addition, an end button for ending each game is provided, and when the player presses this end button, the game area 10 game, the second game area 20 game, etc. are ended. It may be possible to finish the game and the second game area 20 game.

  The first to third embodiments of the present invention have been described above. However, in the ball game machines 1 and 201 according to the present invention, the first game is executed by the first and second launch restriction programs (launch restriction means). The game in the first game area 10, 210 in which the first special game can be executed is restricted since the game ball is restricted from being fired in a direction (game area) different from the direction in which the ball was fired (game area). (First game area 10, 210 games) and games in the second game areas 20, 220 in which a second special game that is more advantageous to the player than the first special games can be executed (second game area) 10 and 220 games) can be surely executed by the player. As a result, it is possible to prevent the game from becoming monotonous, and it is possible to provide the player with a new interest that is not found in conventional ball game machines.

  In the ball game machine 1, 201 according to the present invention, the first and second launch restriction programs (launch restriction means) are the first launch ball detection sensors 18, 218 or the second launch ball detection sensor 28. 228 (launching ball detecting means) can limit the launch of a game ball to a game area different from the game area in which the game ball is detected, and the first game ball detection sensor or the second game ball It is possible to limit the launch of the game ball to the other game area different from the game area in which the game ball is detected by any one of the detection sensors, and the first start winning detection sensors 14a and 214a (first start winning prize) Detection means) or the second start winning detection sensors 24a, 224a (second start winning detection means) to control the launching of the game ball to the other game area different from the game area in which the game ball is detected. The game ball is detected by either the first variable winning detection sensor 37 (first variable winning detection means) or the second variable winning detection sensor 38 (second variable winning detection means). It is possible to limit the launch of a game ball to the other game area different from the game area.

  Furthermore, in the ball game machines 1 and 201 according to the present invention, it is possible to play a game in the other game area different from the game area that has been played so far by establishing a predetermined condition or selecting a player. Both a game in one game area (first game area 10, 210 games) and a game in the second game area (second game areas 20, 220 games) can be executed. As a result, it is possible to prevent the game from becoming monotonous and to provide the player with a new interest that is not found in conventional ball game machines.

  Note that the scope of the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and can be applied to various other embodiments as long as they do not contradict the description of the claims. For example, the variable winning portion 30 and the attacker unit 230 (variable winning portion) have been described in the form in which the game ball cannot be won in the closed state, but may be in a difficult state although it is possible to win in the closed state.

  In the first to third embodiments, the first and second launch restriction programs have been described as the launch restriction unit. However, the launch restriction unit is not limited to this, for example, a game ball mechanically Any means may be used as long as it is a means for restricting the launch of a game ball, such as a means for restricting the launch of a game ball.

  Moreover, although the 1st launch ball detection sensors 18 and 218 and the 2nd launch ball detection sensors 28 and 228 have been described as examples of the launch ball detection means, the launch ball detection means is not limited to this, Any means may be used as long as it detects the direction in which the game ball is fired.

  The present invention can be applied not only to a so-called pachinko machine but also to other ball game machines such as an arrangement ball as long as it is a ball game machine using game balls.

It is a front view which shows the front (front surface) side board surface of the game board 2 of the ball game machine 1 which concerns on the 1st and 2nd embodiment of this invention. It is a front view which shows the front (front surface) side board surface of the game board 202 of the ball game machine 201 which concerns on the 3rd Embodiment of this invention.

Explanation of symbols

1,201 bullet ball game machine, 2,202 game board, 3,203 partition nail row,
5,205 winning entrance, 7,207 windmill, 9,209 out exit,
10, 210 First game area, 11, 211 First guide rail,
12, 212 first round number gate, 13, 213 first count number gate,
14, 214 first start winning part, 14a, 214a first start winning detection sensor,
15, 215 enlarged pieces, 16, 216 normal symbol display part,
18, 218 First launch ball detection sensor, 20, 220 Second game area,
21, 221 second guide rail, 22, 222 second round number gate,
23, 223 second count number gate, 24, 224 second start winning part,
24a, 224a second start winning detection sensor,
28, 228 second launch ball detection sensor, 30 variable winning section,
31 first blade, 32 second blade, 33 internal stage,
34 specific area, 35 non-specific area,
37 first variable winning detection sensor, 38 second variable winning detection sensor,
217 first hold display unit, 227 second hold display unit,
230 Attacker Unit, 231 Grand Prize

Claims (7)

A first game area and a second game area formed on the game board;
Launching means capable of striking a game ball into the first game area and the second game area;
A variable winning portion that can be changed between an open state in which entry is easy and a closed state in which entry is difficult or impossible,
In the first game area, a first count number determining means, a first round number determining means, and a first start winning part are arranged.
In the second game area, a second count number determining means that can determine a larger count number than the first count number determining means, and a second round number that can determine a larger round number than the first round number determining means. Round number determining means, and a second start winning portion in which it is difficult to enter the game ball from the first winning portion,
In a first special game based on a game ball entering the first start winning part, the first prize number (number) of game balls determined by the first count number determining means is used as the variable prize. The first unit special game that allows the player to enter the club can be repeatedly executed for the first round number determined by the first round number determining means, and the player can enter the second start winning section. In the second special game based on, the second unit special game that allows the second count number (number) of game balls determined by the second count number determination means to enter is the second round number. In a ball game machine that can be repeatedly executed by the second number of rounds determined by the determining means,
Firing ball detection means for detecting the game ball fired by the firing means;
A bullet ball game machine comprising: a firing restriction unit capable of restricting launching of a game ball in a direction different from a direction in which the game ball is fired detected by the firing ball detection unit. A first game area and a second game area formed on the game board;
Launching means capable of striking a game ball into the first game area and the second game area;
A variable winning portion that can be changed between an open state in which entry is easy and a closed state in which entry is difficult or impossible,
In the first game area, a first count number determining means, a first round number determining means, and a first start winning part are arranged.
In the second game area, a second count number determining means that can determine a larger count number than the first count number determining means, and a second round number that can determine a larger round number than the first round number determining means. Round number determining means, and a second start winning portion in which it is difficult to enter the game ball from the first winning portion,
In the first special game based on entering the first start winning portion, the variable winning portion is set to the open state by the first count number (number of times) determined by the first count number determining means. The first special game to be executed can be repeatedly executed by the first round number determined by the first round number determining means, and the second special game based on the ball entering the second starting winning portion Then, the second round number determining means determines the second unit special game that sets the variable winning portion to the open state by the second count number (number of times) determined by the second count number determining means. In a ball game machine that can be repeatedly executed for the second round number,
Firing ball detection means for detecting the game ball fired by the firing means;
A bullet ball game machine comprising: a firing restriction unit capable of restricting launching of a game ball in a direction different from a direction in which the game ball is fired detected by the firing ball detection unit. At least the first count number determining means or the first round number determining means includes a first game ball detecting means, and at least the second count number determining means or the second round number determining means is a second one. Game ball detecting means
The launch restricting means is for launching a game ball into another game area different from the game area in which the game ball is detected by either the first game ball detecting means or the second game ball detecting means. The ball game machine according to claim 1, wherein the ball game machine can be restricted. The first start winning section includes a first start winning detection means; the second start winning section includes a second start winning detection means;
The launch restriction unit is configured to launch the game ball into another game area different from the game area in which the game ball is detected by either the first start prize detection unit or the second start prize detection unit. 4. The ball game machine according to claim 1, wherein the ball game machine can be limited. The variable winning portion detects a first variable winning detection means for detecting the game ball that has entered from the first game area side, and a first variable for detecting the game ball that has entered from the second game area side. Two variable winning detection means,
The launch restricting unit is configured to launch a game ball into another game area different from the game area in which the game ball is detected by either the first variable prize detection means or the second variable prize detection means. The ball game machine according to claim 1, which can be limited. The bullet ball game machine according to claim 1, wherein the launch restriction unit releases the launch restriction of the game ball when a predetermined condition is satisfied. 7. The bullet ball game machine according to claim 1, wherein the firing restriction unit releases the launch restriction of the game ball according to selection by a player.

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