JP4707190B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a game machine to be used installed in a gaming arcade such as a pachinko parlor.

  In general, the opening and closing of the opening / closing member (blade) fluctuates between an open state in which a game ball can be won and a closed state in which the game ball cannot be won. And a variable winning device configured so that a winning game ball always passes through either the specific region or the general region, and the variable winning device is closed from the closed state based on the winning of the gaming ball. There is known a pachinko gaming machine called a so-called wings provided with a start winning opening that gives an opportunity to temporarily open (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

  In such a pachinko gaming machine, when a game ball wins a winning winning opening, the game ball won to the variable winning device when the variable winning device is temporarily opened is a specific region (so-called V zone). If it passes, it will be a win, and for example, the special game state which performs the game of 1 round which opens and closes the opening / closing member of a variable prize apparatus several times to a predetermined | prescribed round number will generate | occur | produce.

Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2006-167034

By the way, in the above-mentioned Patent Document 1, a special prize opening (a specific area) as a V zone and a general prize opening (a general area) that is not a V zone are provided in the variable prize winning device, and the game that won the variable prize winning device. A guiding member (distribution member) is provided that distributes and guides the ball to either the special winning opening or the general winning opening.
In addition, when the guiding member is constantly rotated by the rotating body and the rotation angle is in the chance zone, the probability that the variable winning device is opened and the game ball wins in the variable winning device is relatively high. The game ball will win a special prize opening.

On the other hand, in the state where the rotation angle of the guide member is not in the chance zone, when the variable winning device is in an open state and the game ball wins, the game ball wins the general winning opening.
Therefore, the player expects that it may be a win when the variable winning device is opened while the rotation angle of the guide member is in the chance zone.
Therefore, in Patent Document 1, when the variable winning device is in an open state while the rotation angle of the guide member is in the chance zone, it is notified that the game ball is likely to flow into the V zone. Yes.

The rotation angle that becomes the chance zone of the guide member is the rotation angle at which the guide member guides the game ball to the specific area, and the game ball becomes the guide member after the game ball wins after the rotation variation winning device is opened. The angle at which the guide member rotates is subtracted between the average values of the time required to reach.
Here, the flow-down state of the game ball in the variable winning device may be slightly different for each gaming machine, and the time from winning the variable winning device to the guiding member (special winning port or general winning port) May be different for each gaming machine. Therefore, in Patent Document 1, during the game, the time from when the game ball wins the variable winning device until the game ball wins the special prize opening is measured, and the average value of the time is calculated based on the measured value. By changing, the above average value of the time is corrected for each gaming machine. This increases the reliability of notification that the game ball is likely to flow into the V zone.

However, in actuality, there is a difference in the speed of the game balls when winning the variable prize apparatus, and the game balls that have won in the variable prize apparatus collide with members in the variable prize apparatus. There is a large variation in the flow velocity of the game balls at the time, and a large difference occurs in the time from winning each game ball that wins the variable winning device to the guiding member.
Therefore, it is difficult to increase the reliability of the above notification even if correction is performed every time a game is played for each gaming machine as described above.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and when notifying that it is highly likely that game balls flow into a specific area, a gaming machine capable of making the notification highly reliable. The purpose is to provide.

The invention according to claim 1 is provided in a game area on a game board where a game ball is launched, and includes a specific area and a general area in an internal space in which the flowed game ball can flow down, and specifies the game ball A prize-winning device equipped with a sorting device that distributes either an area or a general area;
A winning opening provided in the winning device, communicating with the internal space of the winning device and allowing a game ball to flow into the internal space;
Based on a game ball that is provided in the winning device and is launched into the gaming area, after being in an open state in which a gaming ball can flow into the winning port from a closed state where the gaming ball cannot flow into the winning port , A variable winning means that becomes the closed state again ,
Notification effect means for performing a notification effect on the inflow of game balls to the specific area,
The allocating device has a first state in which a game ball that has reached the allocating device is likely to flow into the specific region or flows into the specific region, and a second state in which it is difficult or difficult to flow into the specific region. In a gaming machine having a fluctuating distribution means that fluctuates,
A rolling part provided in the internal space between the winning opening and the allocating device of the winning device, which contacts the game ball flowing in from the winning port and causes the game ball to jump or roll; ,
A passage channel for causing the game ball that has passed through the rolling part to flow down to the sorting device;
A game ball that flows into the winning device when the variable winning means is in an open state and flows down the passage channel until the variable winning means reaches a predetermined position in the passage channel after the variable winning means is in an open state. Passing state measuring means for measuring the elapsed time and the value of the speed or speed of the game ball that can be calculated ,
A distribution fluctuation control means for controlling the fluctuation distribution means to change again from the second state to the first state after the predetermined time period after the variable winning means is in the open state, and then to change again to the second state. ,
The notification effect means is the gaming ball in which the elapsed time and the speed or speed can be calculated from the elapsed time and the speed or speed that can be calculated by the passing state measurement means. Predicting the estimated arrival time from the time when the variable winning means is in the open state to the allocating device, and predicting the expected arrival time and the predetermined period after the variable winning means is in the open state. Based on the time zone in which the fluctuation distribution means of the distribution device is in the first state later, the notification effect content is selected from a plurality of preset notification effect content, and the elapsed time is measured. In addition, before the game ball reaches either the specific area or the general area, the notification effect is performed with the selected notification effect content .

  According to the first aspect of the present invention, the passing state of the game ball is measured in any region in which the game ball passes through the internal space of the winning device and before reaching the fluctuation distribution means. The estimated time when the game ball is predicted to be based on the measured passing state of the game ball reaches the fluctuation distribution means, and the fluctuation distribution means is in a first state in which the game ball can flow into the specific area. Since the notification effect content can be selected in correspondence with the predetermined timing, for example, the notification effect of the content indicating that the game ball is likely to flow into the specific area when the scheduled time matches the predetermined timing. By doing so, the reliability of the notification effect can be made extremely high.

  The passing state is a numerical value for predicting the scheduled time when the game ball will reach the fluctuation distribution means. Basically, the flow velocity of the game ball or the flow velocity can be calculated, and the passing state has passed. It is time (timing). Therefore, the passing state measuring means can detect the passing of the game ball and can measure a speed or speed of the game ball that can be calculated, for example, a speed sensor.

Further, for example, the winning device has a variable winning means that opens and closes to restrict the inflow of game balls, and after a predetermined time after the variable winning means is in the open state, the variable distribution means is changed from the second state to the first state. It becomes a state. Further, as the passing state, the time until the game ball that has won the winning device after the variable winning means is in the open state and a predetermined position is measured, and the speed of the game ball or a numerical value capable of calculating the speed is measured. The time required for the game ball to reach the fluctuation distribution means after the winning device is in the open state is obtained as the expected arrival time.
If the predetermined time and the expected arrival time match, the game ball is likely to flow into the specific area, and at this time, if the notification effect of the content indicating that the game ball easily flows into the specific area, Notification with extremely high reliability can be performed.
The predetermined position is included in any passing area that passes from winning a prize to the internal space of the winning device and before reaching the fluctuation distribution means. Further, the predetermined position may be different from or the same as the measurement position of the numerical value from which the speed or the speed can be calculated. Further, the passage area after winning the internal space of the winning device may include an inlet for winning the game ball of the winning device, and the inlet may be at the predetermined position.

The invention according to claim 2 is the gaming machine according to claim 1 ,
The notification effect means obtains the reliability of the game ball flowing into the specific area based on the relationship between the time zone in which the fluctuation distribution means is in the first state and the expected arrival time,
The notification effect content is selected so that the notification effect content changes according to the reliability .

According to the second aspect of the present invention, for example, when the period in which the fluctuation distribution means is in the first state and the scheduled time coincide with each other, the reliability that the game ball flows into the specific area is extremely high, The reliability is high when the timing and the scheduled time are close, and the reliability is low when the predetermined timing and the scheduled time are separated. Then, the notification effect of the content indicating that the reliability is extremely high, the notification effect of the content indicating that the reliability is high, and the notification effect of the content indicating that the reliability is low are stored in advance. When the period in which the means is in the first state and the scheduled time coincide with each other, a notification effect of the content indicating that the reliability is extremely high is performed, and the period in which the variable distribution means is in the first state and the scheduled time In the case where the time is near, a notification effect of the content indicating that the reliability is high is performed, and the reliability is low when the period when the fluctuation distribution means is in the first state is separated from the scheduled time. The notification effect of the content shown can be performed.
Thereby, a player's sense of expectation is enhanced when there is a notification effect of content indicating that the reliability is extremely high.

According to the gaming machine of the present invention, when a game device distributes a game ball to a specific area or a general area by a sorting device in the winning device and flows into the specific area, and notifies that the game ball is likely to flow into the specific area In addition, the reliability of notification can be increased.

  Hereinafter, with reference to the drawings, a gaming machine (for example, a ball) that is installed in a place such as a game machine-installed store and that allows a player to play a game based on supply of gaming media (for example, a gaming ball or medal). The configuration and operation of a pachinko gaming machine as a gaming machine will be described.

  The pachinko gaming machine has a basic structure as a well-known so-called wings. Although not shown, the machine frame is attached to the island facility in a rectangular frame shape, and is attached to the machine frame so as to be openable and closable. A front frame having an accommodating portion for accommodating the game board 1 to be shown, and a glass frame attached to the front side of the front frame so as to be openable and closable like a door.

  A transparent plate (double glass) is fitted in the glass frame so as to be openable and closable so that a game area 2 described later of the game board 1 can be visually recognized. In addition, a front board is provided below the glass frame of the front frame, and the front board is provided with a tray for storing the game ball B and supplying it to the launching device, and a rotary operation handle.

A game area 2 is formed in a portion surrounded by the guide rails 3 and the like on the front surface of the game board 1.
In the game area 2 on the surface of the game board 1, a variable prize device 4 is provided slightly above the central portion, and below the variable prize device 4, the variable prize device 4 is temporarily placed as described later. Are provided with two left and right first start winning ports 5 and 5 and a second start winning port 6 disposed between the left and right first start winning ports 5 and 5.

In addition, on the left and right side portions of the game area 2 which are respectively outside the first start winning holes 5, 5, there are provided general winning holes (not shown). In addition, at the lowermost end portion of the game area 2 below the variable prize apparatus 4, there is an out port 7 for discharging the game ball B that has not won any prize port to the back of the game board 1 outside the game area 2. Is provided.
Although not shown, a plurality of flow regulation changing members such as game nails and windmills that regulate the flow direction of the game ball B and change the flow direction are provided on the front surface of the game board 1.

  The variable winning device 4 includes a peripheral wall member 41 formed so as to isolate the gaming area 2 around the winning space and the winning space in order to form a winning space (internal space) therein. . In FIG. 1, the inside of the surrounding wall member 41 is not shown, and the inside of the surrounding wall member 41 is schematically shown in FIGS. A variable winning portion 42 (electrical accessory) formed at the upper end portion of the peripheral wall member 41, a specific region 43 (V winning region) formed in the winning space, general regions 44 and 44, as will be described later. In addition, there are distribution members 45, 45 that distribute the game balls B won (inflowed) from the variable winning portion 42 into the winning space to either the general area 44, 44 or the specific area 43.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the variable winning portion 42 includes two left and right movable pieces 46 and 46, and the positions of these movable pieces 46 and 46 are provided with prize winning ports 47 and 47 communicating with the winning space. Yes. The left and right movable pieces 46 are almost upright and closed so that the game balls B cannot win the winning holes 47 and 47, and the left and right movable pieces 46 are opened obliquely to the left and right, respectively. The winning ball 47 can be won (inflow) and can be changed between an open state in which the game ball B is guided toward the winning ports 47 and 47 by opening diagonally to the left and right.

  Therefore, the variable winning device 4 including the variable winning unit 42 is provided on the game board 1 and fluctuates between an open state in which the launched game ball B can win and a closed state in which the game ball B cannot win. It is possible.

In addition, a winning ball count sensor 48 (shown in the block diagram of FIG. 4) is provided at the winning ports 47 and 47 of the variable winning unit 42, and a winning (inflow) from the winning ports 47 and 47 of the variable winning unit 42 into the winning space. ) To detect the game ball B and output a detection signal to the main controller 71 described later. In other words, the pachinko gaming machine includes a winning ball count sensor 48 as a winning detection means for detecting a game ball B that wins the variable winning device 4.
Further, as shown in the block diagram of FIG. 4, the movable pieces 46 and 46 of the variable winning portion 42 are movable pieces as a drive source for driving the movable pieces 46 and 46 between a closed state and an open state. A solenoid 461 is connected, and the movable piece solenoid 461 drives the movable pieces 46 and 46 based on a control signal output from the main controller 71.

Here, before explaining the structure of the surrounding wall member 41 on the lower side of the variable winning portion 42 of the variable winning device 4, the first and second start winning ports 5, 5, 6 will be described.
The left and right first start winning holes 5, 5 are respectively provided with first start winning ball detection sensors 51, 51 for detecting a game ball B to be won. 51 is connected to a main controller 71 described later.

  When the first start winning ball detection sensors 51 and 51 detect the winning of the game ball B in the first start winning ports 5 and 5 and output a detection signal to the main controller 71, the main controller 71 receives the winning The game ball B (prize ball) is paid out and a control signal is output to the above-mentioned movable piece solenoid 461 so that the closed variable winning device 4 (variable winning unit 42) is closed for one second (predetermined time). ) Is controlled so as to be released once over a period of time.

The second start winning opening 6 at the center in the left-right direction is provided with a second start winning ball detection sensor 53 for detecting a game ball B to be won. It is connected to the control device 71.
Then, when the second start winning ball detection sensor 53 detects the winning of the game ball B in the second start winning port 6 and outputs a detection signal to the main control device 71, the main control device 71 performs a game in response to the winning. The variable winning device 4 (variable winning unit 42) which performs processing for outputting the ball B (principal ball) (outputs a prize ball signal) and outputs a control signal to the above-described movable piece solenoid 461 and closes it. Is controlled to be released twice over 1 second (predetermined time).
From the above, the first and second start winning ports 5, 5 and 6 provide an opportunity for the variable winning device 4 to be temporarily opened from the closed state based on the winning of the game ball B. is there.

  Each of the general winning holes is provided with a general winning ball detection sensor 54. The general winning ball detection sensor 54 is connected to the main controller 71, and the game ball B wins the general winning hole and receives a general winning. When the ball detection sensor 54 detects the game ball B and outputs a detection signal to the main control device 71, the main control device 71 performs processing for paying out the game ball B (prize ball) for winning.

Next, an internal configuration below the variable winning unit 42 of the variable winning device 4 will be described. As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, general regions 44 and 44 (OUT regions) are formed on the left and right of the lowermost portion of the internal space of the variable winning device 4 below the variable winning unit 42, A specific area 43 (V winning area) is formed in the center between these general areas 44 and 44.
The specific area 43 is provided with a V winning ball detection sensor 49 that detects that the game ball B has flowed into (passed through) the specific area 43. The V winning ball detection sensor 49 is connected to the main controller 71. When the V winning ball detection sensor 49 detects the game ball B flowing into the specific area 43 and the V winning signal is input, the main control device 71 performs a process of generating a hit state in a normal state, Then, a round end and continuation process described later is performed.

  Further, a rolling portion 81 is formed between the variable winning portion 42 in the internal space of the variable winning device 4 and the specific region 43 and the general regions 44 and 44. The rolling part 81 has a triangular roof-like structure with a high center part and a low left and right side part. The game ball B won from the winning opening 47 of the variable prize winning part 42 comes into contact with the rolling part 81 on the rolling part 81. Bounces and rolls. In addition, by this, the passage time to be described later differs depending on how to roll and jump for each game ball B.

On the top of the rolling part 81 and the left and right side edges, the left and right first passages 82 and 82 along the vertical direction so as to drop the game ball B downward, and the central second passage, respectively. A flow path 83 is provided, which is a passing area through which the game ball B passes.
Then, after the game balls B won from the winning openings 47 and 47 of the variable winning portion 42 flow down onto the rolling portion 81, the left and right first passage passages 82 and 82 and the central second passage passage 83. It always flows into one of them.

  The left and right first passages 82 and 82 are provided with first and second game ball detection sensors 84 and 85 spaced apart from each other so as to have two upper and lower stages. These first and second game ball detection sensors 84 and 85 are connected to the main controller 71, respectively.

  Therefore, the game ball B that has flowed into the first passages 82 and 82 as the passage region is first detected by the first game ball detection sensor 84 and then detected by the second game ball detection sensor 85. It has become. Since the first game ball detection sensor 84 and the second game ball detection sensor 85 are fixed in position and the distance between them is fixed, the game ball B is detected by the first game ball detection sensor 84. The passing time until the second game ball detection sensor 85 detects the value of the game ball B is a value capable of calculating the speed of the game ball B passing the distance. That is, the speed of the game ball B can be calculated by dividing the distance by the passage time.

  Further, the passing path of the game ball B passing through two places where the first and second game ball detection sensors 84 and 85 are arranged is substantially vertical (vertical). As a result, the game ball B basically moves so as to fall in the vertical direction, and therefore the movement distance of each game ball B passing between the first and second game ball detection sensors 84 and 85 is the first and second. It becomes a distance along the vertical direction between the two game ball detection sensors 84 and 85, and it is possible to prevent the speeds from becoming different because the distance of the route through which the game ball B passes is different even in the same passage time.

  If the speed is calculated, one gaming ball detection sensor can be used. For example, in the gaming ball detection sensor, an object having a length corresponding to the diameter of the gaming ball B is passed while the gaming ball B passes. While passing, a detection signal is output. That is, the time from when the detection signal rises to when it falls is the time for the game ball B to pass the game ball detection sensor, and the speed is obtained by dividing the distance that is the diameter of the game ball B by the time. It can be calculated.

  In this example, in consideration of cost, the main controller 71 which is an embedded MPU performs a process of measuring a passing time in which a speed can be calculated based on a detection signal from a game ball detection sensor, for example, every very short time. This is done by interrupt processing. In this case, if one game ball detection sensor tries to obtain the speed of the game ball B (time to pass a predetermined distance), it detects whether the signal from one game ball detection sensor is on or off for each interrupt process. Then, the time during which the on-time continues is the time for the game ball B to move by the diameter, and the interval of the interrupt processing that is repeatedly performed is the minimum unit time. In this case, since the minimum unit time is not so short with respect to the time that the game ball B passes through the diameter, it is possible to roughly measure the speed, and there is a high possibility that the speed difference for each game ball B cannot be clarified.

Therefore, in this example, the two game ball detection sensors 84 and 85 are arranged with a longer interval than the diameter of the game ball B, and the second game ball detection sensor 85 is turned on after the first game ball detection sensor 84 is turned on. Measures the time until is turned on. Since this time becomes longer than the above-mentioned time, the speed difference for each game ball B can be made clearer.
If the cost can be increased, various speed sensors may be used to detect the speed or speed at which the game ball B can be calculated, or the above-mentioned one game ball detection sensor may have a speed. A dedicated circuit for detection may be provided as a speed sensor.

  The second passage channel 83 in the center guides the game ball B to the distribution member 45 without measuring the passage time described above. The game ball B that has passed through the second passage channel 83 In the example, it is not a target of the notification effect described later.

  Then, the game ball B that has passed through the first passage passages 82 and 82 or the second passage passage 83 is formed in the lower portion of the internal space (winning space) in the variable prize-winning device 4, and the central portion is low and the left and right side portions are formed. As the height increases, the bottom 86 is curved so as to protrude downward. The bottom portion 86 is higher than the specific region 43 and the general region 44 described above, and the specific region 43 and the general region 44 are provided below the bottom portion 86.

The bottom 86 has a central hole 87 communicating with the specific region 43 at the center thereof, and side holes 88 and 88 formed adjacent to the left and right of the central hole 87 and communicating with the general regions 44 and 44, respectively. Is formed.
The distribution members 45 and 45 are composed of two plates that close the central hole 87 and the side holes 88 and 88 and are movable left and right. 2 and FIG. 3 (A), the second state in which the central hole 87 is closed and the side holes 88 and 88 are opened toward the center of the two plates, and FIG. 3 (B). As shown in FIG. 5, the first and second states can be changed between the first state in which the side holes 88, 88 are closed and the central hole 87 is opened apart from each other. The distribution members 45, 45 as plates that can move left and right are driven by a distribution solenoid 451 that is connected to and controlled by the main controller 71. The sorting solenoid 451 and the sorting members 45 and 45 constitute a sorting device.

  Here, in this example, there is a partition between the central hole 87 and the side holes 88, 88, and the game ball B that has fallen into the central hole 87 always flows into the specific region 43 and falls into the side holes 88, 88. Although the game balls B that have been made always flow into the general areas 44, 44, most of the game balls B that have dropped into the central hole 87 without flowing through the partition walls flow into the specific area 43, but some Most of the game balls B that flow into the general areas 44 and 44 and fall into the side holes 88 and 88 flow into the general area 44, but some may flow into the specific area 43.

  Therefore, this pachinko gaming machine is provided on the game board 1 on which the game ball B is launched, and includes a specific area 43 and a general area 44 in an internal space in which the flowed game ball B can flow down, and the game ball The variable prize device 4 is provided as a prize device including a sorter that sorts B into either the specific area 43 or the general area 44, and the game ball B that reaches the sort apparatus is identified by the game device B Distributing members 45 and 45 serving as variable distribution means that vary between a first state that easily flows into the region 43 or flows into the region 43 and a second state that hardly flows into or flows into the specific region 43. . The distribution members 45 are not limited to those described above, and various known distribution members can be applied to the present invention.

Next, the control system of the pachinko gaming machine of this example will be described with reference to the block diagram shown in FIG.
The control system of the pachinko gaming machine is roughly composed of a main control unit 61, a sub control unit 62, and a power supply device 63 that supplies power to the main control unit 61 and the sub control unit 62.
The main control unit 61 includes a main control device 71 composed of, for example, a one-chip microcomputer for gaming machines. The main control device 71 includes a CPU 72 that executes a program, a program and data used in the program. A ROM 73, a RAM 74 that stores data generated based on the program, various data read from the ROM 73, a frequency generation circuit unit 75, and the like are provided.

  The main controller 71 (CPU 72) can receive signals from various sensors provided in the pachinko gaming machine. The above-mentioned winning ball count sensor 48, first starting winning ball detection sensors 51, 51, 2Starting winning ball detection sensor 53, general winning ball detection sensor 54, V winning ball detection sensor 49, first game ball detection sensor 84, second game ball detection sensor 85 are connected and corresponding to winning of game ball B Then, a game ball payout detection sensor 55 that detects a prize ball paid out from the game ball payout device 94 that pays out a prize ball, an error detection sensor 56 that detects an error in a pachinko gaming machine, and the like are connected.

Further, the main control device 71 outputs various signals for operating various devices of the pachinko gaming machine. For example, a central control device 64 for collecting and managing data of each gaming machine installed in a game store is connected to the main control device 71 so that data can be input from the main control device 71. The main control device 71 is connected to a payout control device 76, a lamp control device 77, and a voice control device 78 as sub-control devices, and is connected so as to be able to output commands (control commands) to these sub-control devices. ing.
Here, since the payout control device 76 performs the main control of the game in the pachinko gaming machine for substantially paying out the prize ball, it is included in the main control unit 61, and the lamp control related to the effect of the game The device 77 and the voice control device 78 are included in the sub-control unit 62.

  The main control device 71 is connected to a round number display device 79 which is a 7-segment LED display device, and the main control device 71 performs display control. The round number display device 79 is provided in the upper part of the portion that becomes the variable winning space of the variable winning device 4 of FIGS. Further, the round number display device 79 displays the number of rounds in a special gaming state described later.

  The payout control device 76 is connected to a game ball payout device 94 that is controlled by the payout control device 76 and pays out award balls and rental balls, and reads out the data of the prepaid card 97 to control the payout of the game ball B. A CR unit 96 is connected via a ball lending signal control device 95. Then, the payout control device 76 pays out a winning ball based on a command from the main control device 71 and pays a ball based on a ball lending signal input from the CR unit 96 via a ball lending signal control device 95. Perform control.

  The main control device 71 includes a movable piece solenoid 461 that opens and closes the movable pieces 46 and 46 of the variable winning unit 42 of the variable winning device 4 and a vibration that drives the distribution members 45 and 45 of the variable winning device 4. A minute solenoid 451 is connected.

  In addition, the main control unit 61 is not directly connected to the main control device 71, but a firing control device 98 that controls a firing drive device 99 of a hitting ball launching device (not shown) that launches the game ball B into the game area 2. The launch control device 98 is connected to a rotary operation handle 981 and a launch stop button 982 for operating launch of the game ball B.

  The main control device 71 of the main control unit 61 controls the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine, and includes a winning ball count sensor 48, first starting winning ball detection sensors 51 and 51, and second starting winning ball detection sensor. 53, when a detection signal of the game ball B is input from the general winning ball detection sensor 54, that is, when the gaming ball B wins at each winning opening, a command is output to the payout control device 76 to obtain a winning ball The game ball B is discharged.

  Further, the main control device 71 allows the game ball B to win the first and second start winning ports 5, 5, and 6 in a normal game state in which a normal game is performed (a state that does not include a special game state described later). When the variable winning device 4 is temporarily opened, the game ball B wins the variable winning device 4 and the game ball B enters the specific area 43 provided in the winning space inside the variable winning device 4. Is detected by the V winning ball detection sensor 49 and a detection signal (V winning signal) is input from the V winning ball detection sensor 49, the following special game state is generated.

  In this example, the main control device 71 controls the distribution solenoid 451 to play the distribution members 45 and 45 until the first predetermined time after the variable winning device 4 is opened as described later. The second state in which the ball B does not flow into the specific area 43 is set, and when the first predetermined time has elapsed, the first state in which the game ball B flows into the specific area from the second state is set, and the variable winning device 4 is opened. When the second predetermined time comes after the state is reached, control is performed to return from the first state to the second state.

  In addition, the main control device 71 includes a passing time measured by the first game ball detection sensor 84 and the second game ball detection sensor 85 described above, and a second game ball detection sensor after the variable winning device 4 is opened. Based on the elapsed time when passing 85, the estimated arrival time from when the variable winning device 4 is released until the game ball reaches the position of the sorting members 45, 45 is obtained. The game ball may flow into the specific area 43 from the estimated arrival time and the time zone in which the sorting members 45, 45 from the first predetermined time to the second predetermined time are in the first state. Is determined in a plurality of stages, and a notification effect set based on each possibility stage is performed.

The notification effect is basically light from LEDs or the like (electric decorations 771 and 772) and sound output from a speaker (sound generator 781), and the main control unit 71 of the main control unit 61 to the sub control unit 62. Commands are output to the lamp control device 77 and the sound control device 78, and the lighting and turning off of the electric decorations 771 and 772 are controlled by the control of the lamp control device 77, and the sound control device 78 outputs the sound from the sound generation device 781. Is controlled.
Accordingly, the pachinko gaming machine is a main control device 71, a lamp control device 77, a sound control device 78, electrical decorations 771, 772, and sound generation as a notification effect means for performing a notification effect regarding the inflow of the game ball B into the specific area 43. A device 781 is provided.

  In the special game state, the main control device 71 controls the movable piece solenoid 461 that opens and closes the movable pieces 46 and 46 of the variable winning portion 42 of the variable winning device 4 so that the movable pieces 46 and 46 of the variable winning device 4 The game which becomes 1 round which repeats the operation | movement which close | releases for 1 second at maximum for 18 seconds is performed up to 15 rounds.

  The special game state is started with the input of the V winning signal described above. The round end condition for repeating the opening / closing of the variable winning device 4 is that the number of opening / closing from the start of the round of the variable winning device 4 is 18, and the number of winning game balls B to the variable winning device 4 ( The detection signal from the winning ball count sensor (the number of input from the round start of the winning signal) is 9 (10), the game ball B has flowed into the specific area 43 (from the V winning ball detection sensor 49 to V A winning signal has been input).

  When one of the round end conditions is satisfied, one round is completed, and the finished round is not the final round (15 rounds), and the game ball B that won the variable winning device 4 during the round is specified. When the V winning signal is input from the V winning ball detection sensor 49 through the area 43, the next round is started. That is, the continuation condition of the round is that the game ball B that has won the variable winning device 4 during the round passes the specific area 43.

  If the continuation condition is not satisfied, the special gaming state ends even if the final round is not reached, and one of the special gaming state termination conditions is that the continuation condition for the round is not satisfied. Note that the special game state end condition is either the set predetermined number of times or the above-described round continuation condition is not satisfied.

  Note that with the above settings, when a special game state occurs and one round is started, if the game ball B immediately passes through the specific area 43, nine games as round end conditions Before the ball B wins, the round ends and the next round starts, and the number of acquired game balls in the special game state may be extremely reduced.

  Also, if the game ball B does not pass through the specific area 43 during the round, it is usually highly likely that nine game balls B will be won before the variable winning device 4 opens and closes 18 times. Round winning condition is established by winning a number, but if the game ball B does not pass the specific area 43, the round continuation condition is not satisfied and the special gaming state is ended, and the number of acquired gaming balls in the special gaming state is extremely large. May be less.

Therefore, in this example, the distribution members 45 and 45 are changed until the number of winning of the game ball B to the variable winning device 4 from the start of the round, for example, until the number of detection signals input from the winning ball count sensor 48 becomes five. When the second state where it is difficult to flow into the specific area 43 or does not flow into the specific area 43 and the number of detection signals input from the winning ball count sensor 48 is 5, the flow into the specific area 43 is likely to flow or flows in. As a first state, the round continuation condition is easily established.
Note that a predetermined number of rounds may be continuously performed in response to the winning of the V winning signal without providing the round continuation condition.

  The main control device 71 as described above is a variation that temporarily brings the variable winning device 4 into an open state based on the winning of the game ball B in the first start winning ports 5 and 5 and the second starting winning port 6. A game that functions as a winning device control means and that has won the variable winning device 4 that has been temporarily released based on the winning of the game ball B at the first and second start winning ports 5, 5, and 6. When the ball B passes through the specific area 43, it functions as a special game state generating means for generating a special game state advantageous to the player.

  The lamp control device 77 of the sub-control unit 62 is provided on a board-related electric decoration (LED) 771 provided on the board surface of the game board 1 and a front frame that supports the game board 1 of the pachinko gaming machine. A frame door-related electrical decoration 772 such as a glass frame that covers the front of the LED is connected to control effects such as LEDs and lamps.

  The sound control device 78 is connected to a sound generation device 781 including a sound processor, an amplifier, a speaker, and the like, and the sound control device 78 controls output of effect sound, sound, music, and the like for production.

Then, the V winning announcement notification effect processing in the normal gaming state as processing according to the present invention in the main controller 71 will be described.
In this example, in a normal state, when the variable winning device 4 is temporarily opened by winning the game ball B in the first and second start winning ports 5, 5, and 6, the game ball B When the prize winning device 4 wins, the game ball B basically passes through either the left and right first passage channels 82, 82 or the central second passage channel 83.
When the game ball B passes through the left and right first passages 82, 82, the game ball B is surely detected by the first game ball detection sensor 84 and the second game ball detection sensor 85. Based on the detection signals from the first game ball detection sensor 84 and the second game ball detection sensor 85, the special area 43 of the game ball B that has passed through the first game ball detection sensor 84 and the second game ball detection sensor 85. An effect to notify the possibility of inflow to the station is performed.

  More specifically, when the game ball B passes through the first passages 82 and 82 as the passage region, the second game ball detection sensor 85 is input after a detection signal is input from the first game ball detection sensor 84. And the passage time (speed parameter) from when the detection signal is input until the detection signal is input from the second game ball detection sensor 85 after the movable pieces 46, 46 of the variable winning device 4 are opened. Time (timing parameters) are measured, and the expected arrival time obtained experimentally in advance based on these parameters (the game ball won after the variable winning device 4 is in the open state is the position of the distribution members 45, 45) Game time based on the comparison between the expected arrival time corresponding to the two measured parameter values and the time when the distribution members 45 and 45 are in the first state. But The probability of flowing to the constant region 43 stepwise seek.

In this example, the time zone in which the distribution members 45 and 45 are in the first state in which the game ball B is guided to the specific area 43 is the timing at which the movable pieces 46 and 46 of the variable prize device 4 are released from the closed state. The reference (0 ms (milliseconds)) is 301 ms to 450 ms as shown in FIG.
Then, until 300 ms after the variable winning device 4 starts to open, and after 451 ms, the game ball B is not guided to the specific area 43 but is guided to the general areas 44, 44. The opening / closing of the variable prize device 4 is performed by the main control device 71 controlling the movable piece solenoid 461.

  Further, the above-described timing parameter, that is, the game ball B wins the variable prize device 4 after the variable winning device 4 starts to open, and flows down the first passage 82 to the second gaming ball detection sensor 85. The elapsed time until the detection signal is won from the second game ball detection sensor 85 to the main control device 71 is divided into three stages. As shown in FIG. The opening start is 0 ms, which is 0 to 100 ms, 101 to 200 ms, and 201 to 300 ms.

  Note that the game ball B may reach the position of the second game ball detection sensor 85 after 301 ms after the floating winning device 4 is opened, but here, the game ball B reaches the second game ball detection sensor 85 after 301 ms. The gaming ball is assumed to be less likely to reach the position of the sorting member 45, 45 by 450ms when the above-mentioned sorting member 45, 45 is in the first state from the second state, and the timing parameter is set to 301 ms. Even if the parameter of the measured speed of the game ball B is not selected for the subsequent input of the detection signal from the second game ball detection sensor 85, the game is entered in the specific area 43 with respect to the selection of the notification effect described later. A notification effect (notification effect corresponding to a later-described third command) indicating that the possibility that the ball B flows in (the possibility of V winning) is extremely low is selected.

  In addition, after the detection signal is input to the main control device 71 by the first game ball detection sensor 84 that detects the above-described speed parameter, that is, the game ball flowing down the first passage channel 82 as the passage region, the second The passing time until the detection signal is input to the main controller 71 by the game ball detection sensor 85 is divided into four stages. That is, as shown to FIG. 5 (B), it is 0-50 ms, 51-75 ms, 76-100 ms, and 101-125 ms. Even in the speed parameter, the passing time may be 126 ms or later. In this case as well, the speed parameter is not selected. Even if the measured timing parameter of the game ball B is early, the selection of the notification effect described later is performed. With respect to, an effect (effect corresponding to a later-described third command) indicating that the possibility that the game ball B flows into the specific area 43 is extremely low is selected.

  Then, the main control device 71 obtains an estimated arrival time for the game ball B to reach the positions of the sorting members 45 and 45 after the variable winning device 4 starts to be released from these timing parameters and speed parameters. These parameters and the estimated arrival time are obtained experimentally by using, for example, a prototype of a pachinko gaming machine corresponding to the present invention.

At this time, for example, the distribution members 45 and 45 are set in the first state, the central hole 87 is opened, and a game ball detection sensor for arrival time measurement that is not mounted on the actual machine is installed in the central hole 87 exclusively for the trial shooting. To do.
Also, the variable winning device 4 places the movable pieces 46 and 46 in a state of opening and closing continuously, for example, in the same manner as when the game ball B continuously wins at the first start winning ports 5 and 5, and sequentially fires the game balls B. For each game ball B that has flowed into the variable winning device 4, the time from the input of the detection signal of the first game ball detection sensor 84 to the input of the detection signal of the second game ball detection sensor 85 is passed. Measured as time (speed parameter), and measured as elapsed time (timing parameter) from the start of opening of the variable winning device 4 to the input of the detection signal of the second game ball detection sensor 85, and further fluctuated. The time from the start of opening of the winning device 4 to the input of the detection signal of the above-mentioned arrival time measurement game ball detection sensor is measured as the arrival time (expected arrival time).
Then, a relationship among the passing time, the elapsed time, and the arrival time is obtained.

For each combination of the three-stage timing parameter and the four-stage speed parameter, the estimated arrival time is obtained by collecting the measured arrival times as a range of the expected arrival time. That is, the estimated arrival time is the one that indicates the minimum value and the maximum value of the arrival time of the game ball in which the measurement value of the passing time and the measurement value of the elapsed time are combined. In order to exclude irregular values, for example, the minimum and maximum values in the range of 98% of the sample excluding about 1% of the first and maximum arrival times for each combination are estimated. It is good also as the range. In FIG. 5C, the predicted arrival times for each combination are shown as values that do not overlap, but the actual predicted arrival times may overlap.
The data shown in FIG. 5 is merely a reference example and does not indicate an actual value.

  In the main control device 71, the variable winning device 4 opens the range of the expected arrival time derived from the two parameters and the time zone in which the distribution members 45 and 45 are in the first state. When the start time is compared as a reference and the range of the expected arrival time is completely overlapped with the time zone in the first state, that is, the expected arrival time is completely included in the time zone In addition, it is set to determine that it passes through the specific area 43 at almost 100% (there can be an exception) (V winning is almost certain).

In addition, when a part (for example, about half) of the range of the estimated arrival time overlaps with the time zone in which the distribution members 45 and 45 are in the first state, the game ball is about 50%. It is determined that the vehicle passes the specific area 43 (there is a possibility of V winning).
In addition, when the range of the estimated arrival time does not overlap with the time zone in the first state, or when it overlaps, the game ball is unlikely to pass through the specific area 43 (V prize) The possibility is low).
Here, although the determination is made in three stages, the determination is not limited to three stages, and the last three stages overlap with the time zone in which a portion less than half of the expected arrival time range is in the first state. It may be divided into the case where the range of the estimated arrival time is not overlapped with the time zone where the first state is in the first state, and four stages may be used.

  In the main control device 71, in response to the above-described three-stage determination, commands for notification effect to the lamp control device 77 and the sound control device 78 of the sub control device 62 are stored in the ROM 73 in advance. As shown in FIG. 5B, the first command in which the game ball B passes through the specific area 43 at a rate of approximately 100% and the first command in which the game ball B passes through the specific area 43 at a rate of about 50%. Two commands and a third command that hardly causes the game ball B to pass through the specific area are registered.

Note that the data table for determination actually stored in the ROM 73 of the main controller 71 only needs to have an elapsed time item, a passage time item, and a command type item. The range of expected arrival time and the time zone in which the variable winning device 4 is in the first state are used to determine the type of command described above, that is, to create a determination data table. It is used.
Then, the first to third commands are selected corresponding to the determinations corresponding to the combinations in FIG. 5B, and the commands are output to the lamp control device 77 and the voice control device 78 of the sub control device 62.
In the lamp control device 77 to which the command is input, for example, in the case of the third command, for example, the LEDs provided in the variable winning device 4 of the board-related electrical decoration 771 are all lit for a moment.

In addition, when the second command is input, the lamp control device 77 turns on all the LEDs of the panel-related electrical decoration 771 for a moment. In addition, when the first command is input, the lamp control device 77 turns off all the LEDs of the panel-related electrical decoration 771 and the frame door-related electrical decoration 772 for a moment.
Note that the light notification effect is not limited to the above, and any method of effect may be used. Further, an image display device such as an LED display may be provided in the gaming machine to perform a notification effect as an image or a character.

In addition, the voice control device 78 to which the command is input interrupts the generation of the sound for a moment when the third command is input. In addition, when the second command is input, the sound control measure 78 generates a sound with a low pitch and a medium level of sound for a moment. In addition, when the first command is input, the sound control device 78 generates a sound having a high pitch and a high level of sound for a moment.
The notification effect controlled by the voice control device 78 may be any type. For example, when the third command is input as a voice instead of the above-mentioned sound as a notification effect based on a command, , And when the second command is input, it is uttered as “winning monkey”, and when the first command is input, “winning may be confirmed” is uttered. It is good also as what performs the alerting effect by the corresponding word.

Next, the V prize advance notice producing process by the main controller 71 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
This process is, for example, a process that is repeatedly performed every short period as an interrupt process. Further, this process is a process in the normal gaming state and is not performed in the special gaming state.

  First, it is determined whether or not the variation start flag is set (step S1). This variation start flag is based on the fact that the game ball B wins one of the first and second start winning ports 5, 5, 6 in the normal gaming state, and the movable pieces 46, 46 of the variable winning device 4, 46. 46 and 46 start opening, that is, the main controller 71 indicates that a drive signal for opening the movable pieces 46 and 46 is output to the movable piece solenoid 461.

If the fluctuation start flag is not set, the main controller 71 determines whether or not a drive signal for opening the movable pieces 46, 46 is output to the movable piece solenoid 461 (step S2). .
If the drive signal is not output, the process ends. If the drive signal is output, the timing timer starts counting up the elapsed time as the timing parameter described above (time measurement starts). (Step S3). In the control process of the sorting solenoid 451 that is performed in parallel with this process, the change timer is operated to change the distribution members 45 and 45 from the second state to the first state. The second fluctuation time for setting the second state is measured, and the distribution solenoid 451 is operated when the first fluctuation time and the second fluctuation time are reached.
Next, a variation start flag is set (step S4), and the process is terminated.

If the fluctuation start flag is set, the elapsed time is advanced by counting up with a timing timer (step S5).
Next, it is determined whether or not a winning flag is set (step S6). This winning flag indicates that the game ball B has won the variable winning device 4 when the movable pieces 46, 46 of the variable winning device 4 are in the open state, that is, the winning ball count sensor 48 has entered the variable winning device 4 2 indicates that a detection signal indicating that the game ball B has won (inflowed) has been input to the main controller 71.

If the winning flag is not set, it is determined whether or not a detection signal is input from the winning ball count sensor 48 (step S7).
If no detection signal is input, the process is terminated. If the detection signal is input, a winning flag is set (step S8), and the process is terminated.
If the winning flag is set, it is next determined whether or not the passing time flag is set (step S9). The passing time flag is a flag that is set when a detection signal indicating detection of the game ball B is first input from the first game ball detection sensor 84 after the variable winning device 4 is in the open state.
If the passage time flag is not set, it is determined whether or not the detection signal from the first game ball detection sensor 84 is input (whether or not the detection signal has risen) (step S10). If not, the process ends.

When the detection signal is input from the first game ball detection sensor 84, the counting of the passage time measurement timer is started. That is, measurement of the passage time as a speed parameter is started (step S11). A passage time flag is set (step S12), and the process is terminated.
If the passage time flag is set, the passage time measurement timer is counted up (step S14), and whether or not a signal indicating that the game ball B is detected is input from the second game ball detection sensor 85. Is determined (step S15).

When the signal from the second game ball detection sensor 85 is not input, the process is terminated.
When the signal from the second game ball detection sensor 85 is input, the timing timer value (elapsed time) is read as a timing parameter, and the passing time measurement timer value (passing time) is used as a speed parameter. Read (step S16).

Next, based on the data table shown in FIG. 5B and the measured elapsed time and passage time, a combination of the stage of elapsed time as a parameter of timing and the stage of passage time as a speed parameter is obtained. Then, a command corresponding to this combination is selected (step S17).
Note that each command corresponds to the above-described three notification effects, which is a process of selecting three notification effects.
Then, the selected command is output to the lamp control device 77 and the voice control device 78 of the sub-control device 61 (step S18), whereby each of the above-described commands is controlled under the control of the lamp control device 77 and the voice control device 78. A notification effect corresponding to the reliability of the V winning as the determination result is performed.

As is apparent from the above processing, the gaming machine has a period from when the game ball flows into the internal space of the variable winning device 4 as the winning device to before reaching the distribution members 45 and 45 as the variable distribution means. First and second game ball detection sensors 84 and 85 are provided as passing state measuring means for measuring the passing state of the game ball in the first passage flow passages 82 and 82 as any passing region.
Further, the main control device 71 functions as a distribution variation control means for controlling the distribution members 45, 45 from the second state to the first state at a predetermined timing so that the distribution members 45 are again changed to the second state. .

  The main controller 71 as a part of the notification effect means predicts based on the passing time and the elapsed time as the passing state of the game ball measured by the first and second game ball detection sensors 84 and 85. Based on the expected arrival time as the scheduled time for the game ball to reach the position of the distribution members 45 and 45 and the fluctuation at the predetermined timing in the distribution members 45 and 45, Before the inflowing game ball reaches any one of the specific area 43 and the general areas 44 and 44, notification contents are selected from a plurality of preset notification effects.

  The main control device 71 outputs a command corresponding to the selected notification content to the lamp control device 77 and the sound control device 78, and the lamp control device 77 and the sound control device 78 as a part of the notification effecting means The notification effect is performed with the notification effect content selected by the board-related electric decoration 771, the frame door-related electric decoration 772, and the sound generator 781.

Further, the variable winning device 4 is in a blocked state in which the game balls cannot flow into the variable winning device 4 based on the winning of the game balls B launched in the game area 2 to the start winning ports 5, 5, 6 Then, the movable pieces 46 and 46 are provided as the variable winning means that is again in the closed state after the open state in which the game balls can flow into the variable winning device 4 from the open state.
The main control device 71 as the distribution variation control means sets the predetermined timing after a predetermined period after the variable winning means is in the open state.

  Further, the first and second game ball detection sensors 84 and 85 serving as the passing state measuring means change in the passing state after the movable pieces 46 and 46 are in the open state. The first game ball as a value capable of calculating the elapsed time until reaching the second game ball detection sensor 85 as a predetermined position in the internal space of the winning device 4 and the speed or speed of the game ball toward the distribution device The passing time from the detection sensor to the second game ball detection sensor is measured.

  Further, the main control device 71 as a part of the notification effect means is a game ball from the passing state measured by the passing state measuring means after the movable pieces 46 and 46 as the variable winning means become the open state. Predicts the estimated arrival time as the scheduled time to reach the position of the distribution member 45, 45 as the distribution variation means, and the predicted arrival time and the movable pieces 46, 46 are in the open state. The notification effect content is selected based on the time period as the predetermined period.

  Further, the main control device 71 determines that the game ball predicted based on the period during which the fluctuation distribution means is in the first state based on the predetermined timing and the passing state of the game ball is the variable distribution. The reliability of the game ball flowing into the specific area 43 is obtained based on the relationship with the expected arrival time to reach the means, and the notification effect content is selected so that the notification effect content changes according to the reliability. Become.

From the above, according to the pachinko gaming machine of this example, when the game ball wins the variable winning device 4 and passes through the first passages 82 and 82, the game ball B is very accurately placed in the specific region 43. The reliability of whether or not to pass can be determined, and an accurate notification effect of whether or not the game ball B flows into the specific area 43 can be made based on the determination.
Therefore, the interest of the player can be enhanced by the notification effect when the possibility that the game ball flows into the specific area 43 is extremely high.

Note that the notification effect is performed only when the possibility that the game ball B flows into the specific area 43 is extremely high and when there is a possibility, the possibility that the game ball B may flow into the specific area 43 is possible. If the performance is extremely low, the notification effect may not be performed.
Further, in the above embodiment, the control of the movable piece 46 by the main controller 71 based on the winning of the game balls at the start winning ports 5, 5, 6 is short enough to win only one game ball ( However, instead of opening the movable piece 46, the movable piece 46 may be closed as soon as one game ball flows into the variable winning device 4 after the movable piece 46 is opened. good. Further, in the case where the movable piece 46 is opened a plurality of times, one winning game ball may flow into the general areas 44, 44 or the specific area 43, and the next opening may be sequentially performed. good. For example, when the movable piece 46 is opened twice based on the start winning at the second winning opening 6, when the game ball is won by the first opening, immediately after the first opening is completed (after closing) Rather than performing the second opening, the second opening may be performed when the winning game ball flows into the general areas 44, 44 or the specific area 43.

  In the above embodiment, one distribution device (general areas 44, 44, specific area 43) is associated with the two left and right winning ports 47, 47. That is, the game balls won in any of the two left and right winning openings 47 are distributed to the general areas 44 and 44 or the specific area 43 by the same distribution device. Here, instead of opening the movable pieces 46 and 46 provided corresponding to the left and right winning openings 47 and 47 at the same time, for example, one game ball won when one winning opening 47 is opened. Even if there is a time difference between the opening timings of the left and right movable pieces 46 and 46 so that the movable piece of the other prize winning port 47 is opened after the estimated time that the flow ends in the general area 44 or 44 or the specific area 43 has elapsed. Good.

Further, two distribution devices may be provided corresponding to the two left and right winning ports 47, respectively. That is, it is good also as a structure where the game ball which flowed in from one winning opening 47 flows only into one distribution apparatus. In this case, the first passing passages 82 and 82 are provided for each of the two winning openings 47, and the speed of the game ball detected by the first passing passages 82 and 82 as will be described later. It is preferable to perform the notification effect based on the passage timing.
As described above, when two or more game balls flow into the winning opening 47 continuously in a short period of time, the probability of flowing into a specific area in the first game ball is low, so the reliability is low. It is possible to prevent the adverse effect that the succeeding game ball flows into the specific area 43 in spite of performing notification or a low expectation effect (notification effect).

  In the above-described embodiment, the first passing area 82 in which the game ball has passed through one of the first passing areas 82 and 82 on the left and right sides (the first gaming ball detection first) is not particularly distinguished. The notification effect is selected based on the speed and passing timing of the game ball in the first passing area 82) in which a signal is output from the sensor 84, for example, against the opening of the movable pieces 46, 46. When a game ball passes through each of the left and right first passage areas 82, 82, independent devices (for example, speedometers) that measure the speed and the passage timing of the game ball in each first passage area 82. The first and second game ball detection sensors 84 and 85 respectively provided in the two first passage areas 82 of this example may function individually and independently. Thus, the speed and passing timing of the game ball are measured independently for each of the two first passing areas 82 and 82, and notification effects such as reliability notification and expectation feeling effects are individually generated based on the respective measurement results. You may make it perform.

  In addition, the movement of the game ball B in a pachinko game machine as a well-known winged object is simulated on the display screen, and the winning of the game ball B at the winning opening is determined, and the game ball B is launched and won. Correspondingly, in the program for calculating the number of game balls acquired by the player and simulating the game, a program that can be executed by a computer by adding the processing of the control system in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present invention described above is also included in the present invention. It is included. A computer-readable recording medium storing the program is also included in the present invention.

  As mentioned above, although the embodiment to which the invention made by the present inventor is applied has been described, the present invention is not limited by the description and the drawings that form part of the disclosure of the present invention according to this embodiment. That is, it should be added that other embodiments, examples, operation techniques, and the like made by those skilled in the art based on this embodiment are all included in the scope of the present invention.

It is a front view which shows the game board of the game machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a principal part front view which shows the variable prize apparatus provided in the said game board. It is a front view which shows the lower part inside the said variable prize apparatus. It is a block diagram for demonstrating the electric system of the said gaming machine. It is a graph which shows the data table used for control of the distribution apparatus of the said gaming machine. It is a flowchart which shows the control method of the distribution apparatus in the said game machine.

Explanation of symbols

1 Game board 4 Fluctuation winning device (winning device)
43 Specific area 44 General area 45 Sorting member (sorting device, variable sorting means)
451 Sorting solenoid (sorting device)
46 Movable piece (variable winning means)
71 Main controller (distribution variation control means, notification effect means)
82 1st passage (passage area)
84 1st game ball detection sensor (passage state measuring means)
85 Second game ball detection sensor (passage state measuring means)

Claims (2)

Provided in the game area on the game board where the game ball is launched, and has a specific area and a general area in the internal space where the inflowing game ball can flow down, and the game ball is either the specific area or the general area A prize-winning device equipped with a distribution device that distributes to
A winning opening provided in the winning device, communicating with the internal space of the winning device and allowing a game ball to flow into the internal space;
Based on a game ball that is provided in the winning device and is launched into the gaming area, after being in an open state in which a gaming ball can flow into the winning port from a closed state where the gaming ball cannot flow into the winning port , A variable winning means that becomes the closed state again ,
Notification effect means for performing a notification effect on the inflow of game balls to the specific area,
The allocating device has a first state in which a game ball that has reached the allocating device is likely to flow into the specific region or flows into the specific region, and a second state in which it is difficult or difficult to flow into the specific region. In a gaming machine having a fluctuating distribution means that fluctuates,
A rolling part provided in the internal space between the winning opening and the allocating device of the winning device, which contacts the game ball flowing in from the winning port and causes the game ball to jump or roll; ,
A passage channel for causing the game ball that has passed through the rolling part to flow down to the sorting device;
A game ball that flows into the winning device when the variable winning means is in an open state and flows down the passage channel until the variable winning means reaches a predetermined position in the passage channel after the variable winning means is in an open state. Passing state measuring means for measuring the elapsed time and the value of the speed or speed of the game ball that can be calculated ,
A distribution fluctuation control means for controlling the fluctuation distribution means to change again from the second state to the first state after the predetermined time period after the variable winning means is in the open state, and then to change again to the second state. ,
The notification effect means is the gaming ball in which the elapsed time and the speed or speed can be calculated from the elapsed time and the speed or speed that can be calculated by the passing state measurement means. Predicting the estimated arrival time from the time when the variable winning means is in the open state to the allocating device, and predicting the expected arrival time and the predetermined period after the variable winning means is in the open state. Based on the time zone in which the fluctuation distribution means of the distribution device is in the first state later, the notification effect content is selected from a plurality of preset notification effect content, and the elapsed time is measured. The gaming machine is characterized in that the notification effect is performed with the selected notification effect content before the game ball reaches either the specific area or the general area. The notification effect means obtains the reliability of the game ball flowing into the specific area based on the relationship between the time zone in which the fluctuation distribution means is in the first state and the expected arrival time,
2. The gaming machine according to claim 1 , wherein the notification effect content is selected so that the notification effect content changes according to the reliability .

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